"Sizzle!" A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky.
A sudden downpour brought silence to the once bustling area outside the Marquis of Anyuan's residence.
People who came specifically to receive the red envelopes and share in the good fortune were unlucky enough to get soaked to the bone and scrambled to escape.
Only the red paper from the firecrackers remained, washed down the steps by the rain, floating swaying on the water's surface.
Suddenly, the bluestone ground, battered by wind and rain, came into view.
Suddenly, a pair of plain embroidered shoes appeared, stepping the red paper into the water, staining it a deep crimson.
Yun Zhiyi slightly raised her oil-paper umbrella, her dark, unwavering eyes gazing silently at the plaque above.
Lightning flashed and illuminated the two characters "Wen Mansion" on the plaque.
Familiar words, yet so unfamiliar.
'Congratulations, host Yun Zhiyi (Wenrou), on completing your mission and fulfilling your wish. You have been reborn in your original world. Your past points have been reset to zero. Your spiritual field space, water and wood abilities, and character story cards have been retained. May you continue your new life as you wish.'
The voice the system spoke before it disappeared still lingered in my mind.
Only now does it feel real.
She really came back...
A hundred years have passed; time really flies.
In this world, her life, from death to rebirth, takes only the time it takes to drink a few cups of tea.
What's even more ridiculous is...
The biological daughter had just crawled back from a mass grave, but the parents were holding a family reunion banquet for a fake daughter who had been replaced by a substitute.
The red lanterns under the eaves swayed in the wind, as if driving away this person who shouldn't have appeared.
But this is her home, and the people inside are her closest relatives.
How ridiculous.
The guards at the gate were happily meeting to count the red envelopes they had just snatched.
He caught a glimpse of the person who appeared out of the corner of his eye and was startled.
When he recognized who it was, he was completely stunned.
"Second Miss, you..."
They looked her up and down with complicated expressions.
I heard that the second young lady left home last night in a huff because she didn't want to attend the eldest young lady's family reunion banquet today.
The Earl and his wife were furious and ordered that no one be allowed to go out to search.
Now, seeing her clothes covered in tears and mud, it's clear she suffered a lot, which is why she had no choice but to obediently return.
However, her repeated acts of willfulness have already worn down the relationship between the Earl and his wife.
Whether they would still be willing to keep her in the manor is hard to say.
Thinking of this, the two guards' eyes showed even more contempt and disdain.
Seeing her step forward, he immediately raised his hand to stop her.
"Second Miss, the Lord and Madam are holding a family reunion banquet for the Eldest Miss in the central courtyard. There are many distinguished guests. Given your current state... it would be best not to disturb them."
Yun Zhiyi didn't even turn her head, only saying indifferently.
"Don't worry, I'll just come back to collect my things."
After saying that, he continued walking inside.
The two tried to stop them again, but they didn't notice that the rainwater was gradually condensing into lines that slowly wrapped around their ankles and pulled them hard.
The two screamed and fell to the ground, their heads hitting the high threshold, instantly causing blood to flow from their noses.
Once I caught my breath and looked up again, I couldn't see even a shadow.
Yun Zhiyi walked in the rain and mist, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar environment before her, feeling neither sorrow nor joy.
The rain was drizzling down, and you could faintly hear cheerful sounds coming from the front yard.
She acted as if she hadn't heard, and simply turned and walked into the path, heading towards a secluded courtyard.
The courtyard was empty, like an abandoned house that had been uninhabited for a long time, just like her, completely forgotten.
Pushing open the door, the room was furnished as before, yet it felt strangely unfamiliar.
She glanced at it only once before walking towards the taller table in front.
Remove the unglazed vase, pour out the withered branches and water, and turn the bottom over.
Take out a small jade bottle in the shape of a green gourd.
The jade bottle contains a flower essence, which can be used to make Spring Jade Dew.
It promises to beautify skin in three days, reduce wrinkles in seven days, and has an extremely strong anti-aging effect, making it highly sought after by noblewomen and ladies of the capital.
But that was all. Who would have thought that Wen Wan would go to great lengths to frame her and make her despised by everyone?
They imprisoned and tortured her, leading to her accidental death, all for this one thing.
What angered her most was that the other party not only did not receive any due retribution, but also...
They also unexpectedly found this bottle of flower essence, completed the Spring Jade Dew formula, and presented it to the Empress.
In exchange for this, she became a concubine of the King of Qu. Later, because she helped the King of Qu through several dangerous situations, she became his principal wife, then the Crown Princess, and finally, after the King of Qu ascended the throne, she was made Empress, enjoying unparalleled glory and fortune.
Yun Zhiyi lowered her eyes slightly, unconsciously gripping the jade bottle tightly, her eyes filled with coldness.
She doesn't care about wealth and status, but that doesn't mean others can take away what belongs to her at will, unless she herself doesn't want it.
She used to think that she was taking advantage of Wenwan's status, and that's why she was so tolerant.
now……
A flash of lightning streaked across the window, illuminating the chilling smile on her lips.
The evil spirits that crawled back from hell showed no mercy or leniency.
She turned and walked away, stepping on the lightning.
But as he walked to the corridor, he suddenly stopped, his unfathomable eyes turning towards the courtyard gate.
A commotion arose, and several servants rushed in.
Then, the two sedan chairs were carried into the courtyard, surrounded by people.
The person sitting above her caused her to momentarily lose her composure.
But he was quickly brought back to his senses by the familiar scolding.
"Wenrou, how dare you come back? Look at you now, disheveled and unkempt! Where has your sense of propriety and shame gone? You're a disgrace!"
Cen's angry voice rang in her ears, and the rain and mist blurred her vision, making her momentarily unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.
At one time, all that remained between them was accusation and rebuke.
Seeing that she remained motionless and looked dead, Madam Cen became even angrier.
"gentle!"
Wen Wan, standing to the side, also stared intently at the person in front of her, her heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.
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