The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Time passed slowly but surely, and soon it was time for the second uncle and aunt to arrive in the capital.

Langhua got up early in the morning.

Her usually calm face showed a rare and obvious excitement.

In fact, she didn't sleep a wink all night.

My mind was filled with thoughts of where my uncle and aunt were, whether they had a safe journey, whether they had encountered good weather, and whether they would arrive on time.

Before dawn, he impatiently sent someone out of the city to wait.

These days, he doesn't even have time to eat his breakfast properly, and he made three mistakes while holding the porridge bowl.

Shangyi, who was standing to the side, frowned three times, but still didn't say anything.

As a result, everyone understood more and more what the uncle and aunt who were coming today meant for the future empress.

Langhua only managed two bites before she could eat no more. She was anxious and helpless in the courtyard, so she took some people to see the courtyard that had been prepared for her uncle and aunt earlier.

She personally touched the bedding and pillows, checked the incense, and looked at the decorations on the display shelf again and again, striving to make every detail as close as possible to the way her uncle and aunt liked it most in her memory.

And of course, my little cousin's yard couldn't be overlooked either.

"Have you prepared all the changes of clothes?" she asked as she looked around. "Your uncle and aunt must be exhausted from the long journey. Also, make sure there's hot water on hand at all times, so they don't have to wait for you to come in."

Ah Chang stood to the side, laughing helplessly.

"Yes, yes, miss. You've given the order three times already."

Langhua paused for a moment, then laughed.

She knew she had lost her composure terribly this morning.

But she couldn't control herself.

It's just... just too long since I've seen my uncle and aunt.

Just then, Yu Die hurried in from outside, her eyes filled with joy.

"Miss, the Second Master and Second Madam have arrived at the city gate!"

Langhua turned around abruptly, her eyes suddenly lighting up.

Without thinking, she lifted her skirt and ran outside.

"Girl! Girl, slow down!"

Ah Chang and Yu Die quickly chased after them.

Standing under the eaves, Shangyi watched this scene and suddenly burst out laughing.

A younger palace lady standing nearby asked in a low voice, "What is the Master of Ceremonies laughing about?"

Shangyi didn't answer, but shook her head.

This future empress, at such a young age, is extremely well-mannered and proper. This excellence not only means that there are no faults to be found, but also that etiquette is ingrained in her very being, as if it were a natural gift.

To reach this level, talent and a calm mind are not enough; one must immerse oneself in the art for many years.

She originally thought that the Wang family had long harbored ambitions of marrying into wealth and status, and therefore had used strict rules to hone her from a young age.

But now it seems that she is still a young woman at heart.

Perhaps there really are people in this world who are born with extraordinary talent and are destined to be empresses?

Langhua, however, paid no attention to what the female officials were thinking.

Her mind is now completely focused on her soon-to-arrive uncle and aunt.

When they ran all the way to the screen wall at the gate, the king's father and mother had already arrived.

Langhua paused, forcibly suppressing her earlier eagerness and the surprise on her face, reverting to her usual dignified and composed demeanor, and stepped forward to bow respectfully.

"Father, Mother."

Mr. Wang responded with a smile, as if he hadn't noticed her unusually lively demeanor just now.

The Queen Mother responded calmly, though her expression was somewhat stiff.

Langhua didn't take it to heart.

Ever since the imperial decree appointing her as empress was issued, and after a frank discussion with her father, the Queen Mother has always looked like this whenever she sees her.

Yeah.

Langhua thought that this was the best possible outcome.

Everyone leaves each other alone, which saves everyone trouble.

Before long, the gatekeeper came running in, his face beaming with joy.

"My lord, madam, the second master and second mistress have arrived!"

Only then did the king's father take a step forward and lead everyone toward the gate.

Langhua followed along, but she couldn't suppress the excitement in her eyes.

She stood still, and with almost all her might, she managed to stop herself from tiptoeing and peering over the edge. Even so, her eyes remained fixed on the street corner, not even daring to blink.

Then, a small blue horse-drawn carriage slowly appeared at the street corner.

The carriage drew closer little by little.

Come to a complete stop.

The sedan curtain was lifted, and two long-lost faces suddenly appeared before them.

My uncle got off the bus first.

Next was my aunt.

The two looked up almost simultaneously, and their eyes immediately and accurately met her gaze.

Langhua's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

She couldn't help but take a step forward.

Wang Rucheng and Zhou Wanru were clearly just as excited, but they managed to suppress their excitement because everyone was there.

"Second brother, sister-in-law, you must be tired from your journey."

Mr. Wang stepped forward first and spoke with a smile.

"Brother," Wang Rucheng replied with a gentle smile, but when he turned to look at his mother, the smile in his eyes faded considerably: "Sister-in-law."

Zhou Wanru simply called out "Big Brother" without even glancing at the Queen Mother, and the next moment she looked directly at Langhua, her smile suddenly brightening.

"Third Sister, don't you remember your aunt?"

Upon hearing this, Langhua could no longer hold back, and tears immediately streamed down her face.

She choked out, "Auntie!" and rushed straight towards her.

Just like countless times when I was a child.

Zhou Wanru also hugged her tightly, just like before, shedding tears and laughing at the same time, patting her back and whispering to comfort her.

"You've grown taller and bigger, but you've gotten a little thinner."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened.

Wang Rucheng stood quietly to the side, watching this scene unfold.

Langhua only realized now that she was already half a head taller than her aunt. When the two of them hugged, she could even see her uncle standing behind them with a smile over her aunt's shoulder.

She couldn't help but laugh through her tears, and called out in a tearful voice:

"uncle."

Wang Rucheng immediately responded loudly, "Yes!"

The next instant, a figure with slightly frizzy hair and a youthful, somewhat immature look on his face suddenly darted out from the side, grinning and shouting:

"Me too! Me too! Sister, look at me!"

Do you remember who I am?

When Langhua saw him, tears still on her face, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Second cousin."

The boy immediately became smug, straightened his chest, and his expression was exactly the same as when he was a child.