Li Rong felt that she was hallucinating, so she quickly asked someone to prepare some fragrant hot water. After taking a bath, she went to bed happily.

The two were about to fall asleep when a eunuch, led by a palace maid, hurried into Concubine Ning's palace.

Concubine Ning was sitting in her seat reading a letter when she heard a maid’s announcement from outside: “Your Majesty, Eunuch Ming wants to see you.”

When Concubine Ning heard this, she paused for a moment, then said anxiously, "Call him in!"

A man in his early forties hurried in from outside. He knelt down respectfully after entering the hall. The maids beside him immediately understood and stepped back. When Concubine Ning saw the man, she lowered her voice and said, "But did mother send a message?!"

"Princess Pingle has already brought people to surround the young master and the old lady in the mansion this afternoon," the man said quickly, "Before Princess Pingle arrived, the old lady sent someone out to pass on a message, saying that everything in the Yang family now belongs to the queen."

"Does mother need to pass on this message?" Concubine Ning shouted anxiously. The man remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, calm down."

Concubine Ning didn't speak. She took a deep breath, retreated to the side and sat down.

Minghui was the Yang family's informant in the palace. He would not come to her directly unless it was an emergency. She paused for a moment, raised her head and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Tuoba Yan just sent a message saying that the account book was stolen."

Concubine Ning was stunned by what she heard, and for a moment she was unable to react. After a moment, she finally understood and asked in disbelief, "He actually left the account book?"

"Yes," Minghui said with a cold look in his eyes, "and, he said there is more than one set of accounts."

This is a threat.

Concubine Ning sat in her seat, speechless.

Now her father and brother were defeated on the battlefield, her nephew was killed by a poor eldest son of the Pei family, and all the women and children in the family were trapped in the mansion by a little girl. The whole family was counting on her alone.

Minghui saw that Concubine Ning was in a daze. He waited for a moment and then reminded her, "Your Majesty, time is running out. The account book must be settled early."

"Who took the account book?"

Concubine Ning thought for a while and looked at Minghui. Minghui held up the portrait and said, "This is the portrait given by Tuoba Yan. He said it might be these two people. I have seen it. It is His Royal Highness Pingle. And," Minghui raised his head and said in a cold voice, "Pei Wenxuan."

Hearing this, Concubine Ning seemed to find it ridiculous. She couldn't help laughing and asked back, "Pei Wenxuan?"

As she said this, she said in disbelief: "Is that the Pei Wenxuan who killed Quan Er?!"

"yes."

"This is too much..." Concubine Ning took a step back, her chest heaving violently, "This kid is too much!"

"Your Majesty," Minghui said calmly, "Whether to kill or keep him, please let me know immediately."

"You can't kill him," Concubine Ning raised her hand to stop Minghui's action, saying, "You can't kill him now. He and Pingle took the account together. Killing him will only leave more evidence."

"What does the lady mean?"

Minghui stared at Concubine Ning. Concubine Ning hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Is Pei Wenxuan's father Pei Lixian? Did Pei Lizhi always want to kill him?"

"Yes." Minghui said immediately, "If Pei Wenxuan dies, Pei Lixian's family business will legitimately belong to Pei Lizhi. Now Pei Lizhi is also controlling the Pei family's property in the name of Pei Wenxuan's mother."

"Go find Pei Lizhi tonight," Concubine Ning ordered quickly, "and ask him for something belonging to Pei Wenxuan. Then contact Wang Shun, the housekeeper of Tuoba Yan, and tell him that he should be of some use after having been raised for so long."

"What does the lady mean?"

"Tuoba Yan is dead, and his account book has no witnesses to compare it with. It is a dead thing. If Tuoba Yan is dead, there is only this account book, which is not enough to be evidence. It must be put together with the accounts of the Ministry of War and the border revenue and expenditure. Therefore, Pingle dare not take it out when Tuoba Yan is not here. We will use Tuoba Yan's death to send that kid to jail first and stabilize the situation first."

As Concubine Ning spoke, her emotions slowly calmed down. She looked at the clean floor and continued, "The news of Quan'er's death has now been sent to the front line. When my father and brother receive the news at the front line, they will find a way for us. Before that, we just need to stop Pei Wenxuan from investigating further."

"clear."

After Minghui responded, he stood up and said, "Madam, I will do it right away."

Concubine Ning nodded, and Minghui retreated respectfully. When there was no one in the room and only moonlight pouring down on the ground, Concubine Ning raised her hands, covered her forehead, and closed her eyes in pain.

Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan slept in their respective rooms until dawn. After Li Rong washed up, she went to the carriage to wait for Pei Wenxuan. After a while, she heard footsteps outside, and then someone lifted the curtain and suddenly jumped up.

Li Rong was startled to see that it was Pei Wenxuan. Today, Pei Wenxuan looked a little different from usual. He wore an aqua blue silk coat with a silver cloud pattern, printed with a white silk shirt. His hair was half tied up with a headband, with his temples casually falling down. He held a folding fan in his hand, looking quite romantic like a young man.

"What are you doing?" Li Rong looked him up and down and said with disdain, "You are so reckless."

"You are in a hurry," Pei Wenxuan sat down leisurely in front of her, picked up a piece of cake and said, "I am still shaving, and they are standing outside in a row, saying that His Highness is waiting for me," he looked up at her and smiled, "How dare I let Your Highness wait?"

He popped the cake into his mouth and poured himself some tea.

Seeing that he seemed to be in good spirits, Li Rong couldn't help but ask, "Did you drink wine or the rejuvenation soup last night? Today you look like a newly sprouted bean sprout, full of vitality."

"I've thought about it," Pei Wenxuan said with emotion after taking a sip of tea. "This opportunity between the two of us is rare in history, so we must cherish it. Since we are 20 years old again, we should act like a 20-year-old."

Li Rong listened to him, sipping her tea without saying anything. Pei Wenxuan turned his head to look at the busy traffic outside the carriage, smiling: "Take a good look at what Huajing was like thirty years ago. It's not a bad idea to try your youth."

Pei Wenxuan turned to look at Li Rong and asked, "What do you think, Your Highness?"

Li Rong looked at Pei Wenxuan and smiled softly: "I don't need these experiences."

Pei Wenxuan raised his hand and was about to give some advice when he heard Li Rong continue, "This palace will always be in the prime of life."

Pei Wenxuan froze. After a moment, he sighed, "When it comes to shamelessness, you are still better."

As he spoke, he glanced at the road outside and turned around and asked, "Shall we go directly to Jiulu Mountain?"

"Hmm." Li Rong took a sip of tea. "You know Qin Lin's temper. We won't be able to see him the first time we go there. Let's send a visiting card to Chuan'er, drink some tea, and wait for him to come back."

Pei Wenxuan nodded. When Li Chuan went to find Qin Lin in his previous life, it was already two years later. The war between the Yang family and Li Ming had revived, and they were entrenched in the northwest. Li Ming had plenty of patience to extract the silk from them, and almost exhausted the Yang family and the northwest border defense. He placed a group of people to undermine the Yang family, but two years later, when the Rong country attacked again, these people were completely defeated on the battlefield.

It was at this time that Li Chuan found Qin Lin based on Qin Zhenzhen's recommendation.

Qin Lin was born in the battlefield and had been a frontier general until he was fifteen. He once led 800 light cavalrymen to raid the enemy camp and killed 3,000 enemies. He was a fierce general in the northern border. However, he was too young at that time, and the commander was his father, so few people knew him. Later, his father died on the battlefield, and he was taken back to Huajing. Because he was not good at Huajing's personnel, he lived in Jiulu Mountain for seven years.

If it weren't for Qin Zhenzhen's recommendation, Qin Lin might never return to the battlefield in his life.

At that time, Li Chuan was still the crown prince, but in order to invite Qin Lin, he went to Jiulu Mountain every day, slept in the open air, and waited day and night. He waited for five days before he saw him. It is said that he gave Qin Lin countless gifts and finally helped him get on the carriage personally before he finally summoned Qin Lin.

Li Chuan tried his best to protect Qin Lin on the battlefield, and Qin Lin did not disappoint this expectation. It only took him fifteen days to recapture the lost city and stabilize the northwest defense line.

The stability of the northwest defense line and the fact that military power seemed to be on the verge of transfer completely stimulated Li Ming.

So Li Ming instructed Concubine Rou to hold a banquet, and then falsely accused Crown Prince Li Chuan of molesting the noble concubine. After Li Chuan was imprisoned, the empress was quickly placed under house arrest. Li Rong was also imprisoned, and Pei Wenxuan and Li Ming pretended to be willing to cooperate with him in arresting Qin Lin, and only then was they able to escape.

That was probably the darkest moment in all of their lives.

Li Chuan was determined to die, and Li Rong told him that she could exchange her life for his future.

But despite this dilemma, they finally got out of it.

Qin Zhenzhen climbed the snow-capped mountains alone to find Qin Lin, allowing Qin Lin to escape the ambush.

Pei Wenxuan jumped into the river to escape from Huajing and lobbied the noble families to gain support for Li Chuan. Finally, he saved enough money and food, recruited soldiers, and let Qin Lin lead the troops to besiege Huajing.

Later, Pei Wenxuan and other court officials forced the emperor to abdicate, and finally Li Chuan ascended the throne.

However, the throne obtained in this way also meant that the subsequent aristocratic families would prosper and become too powerful to be eliminated.

Emperor Li Chuan, who was born in this environment, also completely smoothed out his youthful character.

The turbulent times of the previous life flashed through the minds of both of them in an instant, but they tacitly did not mention it. Li Rong was reading the storybook while Pei Wenxuan turned his head to look outside the carriage.

After walking for half an hour, the two arrived at Jiulu Mountain. Qin Lin's bamboo house was built halfway up the mountain, and the two walked up together.

Jiulu Mountain has beautiful scenery. The two of them walked up the winding mountain road. They walked slowly and climbed all the way to the mountainside. Before they reached Qin Lin's bamboo house, they saw a sign that read: "No strangers or dogs allowed."

"He's afraid of dogs."

Pei Wenxuan reminded her quietly. Li Rong raised her eyes and asked directly, "Is anyone there?"

After a while, a young man walked out from the gate of the courtyard. He was wearing a blue shirt, with his hair half tied up with a headband. He was fair and handsome, and looked very gentle.

He came up to the two of them and said respectfully, "I wonder if you two..."

"I am Pei Wenxuan." Pei Wenxuan knew that this person was Qin Lin's good friend Cui Qinghe, but he did not show it on his face. He pretended to treat him as a servant and said politely, "This is Princess Pingle. We are ordered by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to see Master Qin."

"You two are joking," Cui Qinghe put his hands in front of him, "My son has been hiding from the world for a long time. How could the prince know my son? You two have found the wrong person, right?"

"Young Master Bai Qi is the reincarnation of a god of war. Back then, he led 800 light cavalrymen to kill 3,000 enemies in Pingqiu. He was truly a brave and heroic man. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is eager to see such a talent, so he specially sent us to deliver a visiting card. I will come here in person tomorrow, and I hope Young Master Qin can see me."

As he spoke, Pei Wenxuan handed over the visiting card. Cui Qinghe took it and took a look at the words on it.

Pei Wenxuan's handwriting was extremely good. Later, when he became prime minister, his calligraphy was unique in the capital and was imitated by many people.

Cui Qinghe looked at the words for a moment, then laughed and said, "Was this written by Master Pei?"

"yes."

"Beautifully written." Cui Qinghe accepted the invitation. "Based on the handwriting, I would also recommend it to Master Pei. However, my master has a strange temper. Even if the prince comes tomorrow, he may not meet him."

"No problem."

Li Rong laughed: "It's okay for talented people to be willful. If talented and good-looking people are willful, then it's even more natural."

Hearing this, Cui Qinghe burst into laughter: "The princess is really funny."

Cui Qinghe looked at the sky and said, "It's getting late. We don't want you two in the bamboo house today. Please go back."

The two had guessed this long ago, so they were not unhappy. They said goodbye to Cui Qinghe calmly and went down the mountain together.

It was almost dusk, Pei Wenxuan was still refreshed, but Li Rong was already a little tired.

But Li Rong did not show it on her face. She followed Pei Wenxuan down. The sun was setting slowly, the evening glow was flowing by, and the birds were flying up. Looking down from the mountain, one could see the golden color flowing in the green wheat fields, and in the evening breeze, a gentle color was rippling.

Li Rong's steps were getting slower and slower. Pei Wenxuan noticed it. He looked back at Li Rong a few times. Seeing that Li Rong was still trying hard, he coughed lightly, opened his fan, and said with emotion: "When Qin Lin passed away a few years ago, he said he wanted to be buried here. I sent him up the mountain, but I felt exhausted after walking here. Now I come back and I have made a complete detour, but I don't feel tired at all."

Pei Wenxuan said happily, "It's really good to be young!"

Hearing this, Li Rong became unhappy.

She was exhausted, and felt a little indignant when she saw Pei Wenxuan still so energetic.

She stopped walking. Pei Wenxuan turned around and saw Li Rong standing there motionless. He raised his eyebrows and asked knowingly, "Why aren't you leaving?"

Li Rong didn't say anything, she just waved at him.

Pei Wenxuan walked forward and stopped in front of her: "What's the matter?"

"Turn around."

Li Rong spoke, Pei Wenxuan knew what she was going to do, turned around, and then heard Li Rong speak again: "Squat down."

Pei Wenxuan could tell that Li Rong was not breathing well because of the many words she spoke. He squatted down while listening to Li Rong's words and laughed, "Your Highness is not strong enough."

Just as he finished speaking, Li Rong suddenly rushed over. Pei Wenxuan staggered, but luckily he reacted quickly and stabilized himself. He realized that Li Rong was lying on top of him, so he turned around and smiled, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"

"Isn't it because of your good physical strength?"

Li Rong said calmly: "I'll make it a little more difficult for you. Carry me down."

"Your Highness," Pei Wenxuan said jokingly after hearing this, "Isn't this a bad idea? It's not decent."

"No one saw it." Li Rong said directly, "Besides, when will I ever be polite?"

That's true. If you were polite, you wouldn't have raised Su Rongqing back then.

Pei Wenxuan pretended to sigh: "Your Highness is bullying me."

Li Rong rolled her eyes. She hung around his neck and urged him, "Hurry up and don't delay. It's getting dark."

Pei Wenxuan stood up resignedly, carrying Li Rong on his back and walking forward, sighing as he walked: "Your Highness, you eat a lot."

"Master Pei," Li Rong imitated Pei Wenxuan's previous tone, "It's because you don't have enough physical strength."

"If you can be as light as a flying swallow, then I will have enough strength."

"If I'm as light as a swallow, you've got the stamina," Li Rong said, leaning on his shoulder with a half-smile. "After all, Master Pei likes thinner people, right?"

Pei Wenxuan didn't understand what was meant by this for a moment. After a moment he reacted and fell silent.

"Li Rong..." After a moment, he finally managed to utter, "I'm really impressed by how a woman can do this to you."

"Is it very successful? Are you very happy?" Li Rong said, "Don't be jealous. There are very few people as good as me."

Pei Wenxuan was amused by Li Rong. He carried her on his back as he walked forward while arguing with her.

The setting sun slowly set, the bright moon illuminated the night sky, and the moonlight leaked through the gaps between the leaves and fell on the two people.

Li Rong was tired from arguing with Pei Wenxuan. She couldn't help but lean on Pei Wenxuan's shoulder and felt sleepy.

Seeing that she was sleepy, Pei Wenxuan did not argue with her. He carried Li Rong on his back and slowly walked down the mountain. When they reached the foot of the mountain, they could hear the sound of frogs in the fields in the distance, mixed with the breeze that blew on their faces. He carried the girl on his back and listened to the humming of the mountains and forests.

For a moment, Pei Wenxuan suddenly felt an indescribable peace in his heart.

He couldn't help but slow down his pace and walked forward slowly. Li Rong noticed that Pei Wenxuan's pace slowed down and whispered, "Pei Wenxuan, are you tired?"

Pei Wenxuan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"No," he looked up and said, "Just go to sleep, I'll carry you back."

"Um."

Li Rong hugged his neck tightly.

After a while, Li Rong said softly, "Pei Wenxuan."

"Um?"

"I think you were cuter when you were younger."

Pei Wenxuan was stunned for a moment, and then he heard Li Rong continue: "Even if your mind was not very clear at that time and you couldn't figure out many things, but when I think about it, I still think you were still very good at that time."

"At least," she chuckled, "she looks better."

"You are such a person..." Pei Wenxuan couldn't help wanting to say something to her, but he didn't know what to say. After holding it in for a long time, he finally said nothing.

After returning to the carriage, Li Rong fell on the small couch to rest. Pei Wenxuan covered her with a quilt, turned off the lights for her, and sat aside to watch the night scene in the countryside.

An indescribable calm rose in his heart. He turned his head to look at Li Rong. The girl was curled up in the moonlight. He couldn't help laughing when he saw her figure.

He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt that being reborn was a good thing.

After being reborn, he was forced to be with Li Rong again. At first he was confused and felt unspeakable helplessness. After all, being forced by fate was hard for everyone.

But at this moment, as he sat here, he suddenly felt that, until the very end, it seemed that no one knew whether things in this world were good or not.

It’s like opening a gift. Before you see the gift appear, you don’t know whether you like it or not.

The carriage first sent him back to Pei Mansion. He realized that the time was coming, so he packed his things first. He wanted to tell Li Rong, but he thought he should not disturb her, so he planned to leave quietly.

When the carriage stopped, Pei Wenxuan took his things and lifted the curtain. As soon as he stuck his head out, he saw a group of people dressed as detectives coming towards him. They had swords on their waists and surrounded the carriage.

The leader standing in front took out a token and said in a cold voice: "The Ministry of Justice is investigating the case and arresting the suspect Pei Wenxuan. Sir Pei," the man stared at Pei Wenxuan, "please follow me."

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【Small Theater】

Pei Wenxuan: "Wife, look, we are all reborn and younger. Do you feel great?"

Li Rong: “No.”

Pei Wenxuan: "Why? Don't you like the feeling of being young again?"

Li Rong: "I will always be a baby, why talk about returning to youth? Shut up, old man!"