The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Outside Jiangxue Pavilion, many young women were already waiting.

When Ruo Fu arrived, all eyes, whether open or hidden, fell on her, but she pretended not to see them and steadily walked inside, holding onto Chen Guang's hand.

Upon entering the hall, the young women stepped forward one by one to pay their respects.

Ruofu finally saw Hongli.

Yes, just like Langhua remembered, he was indeed handsome.

With clear eyes and a tall, upright posture, he exuded an air of nobility when he stood there in his princely robes.

If we only consider physical appearance, she is no less handsome than Sheng Hong in his youth.

It's not a loss, it's not a loss.

Just as Ruofu nodded in agreement, he heard a soft voice behind him.

"This must be the elder sister of the Fucha family?"

If you don't turn around, you'll first see a bright light.

What a sickly and frail Xi Shi!

The girl in front of me was very fair-skinned, slender, and had gentle features, as if a slight breeze could make her cough softly.

Ruo Fu almost immediately thought of Lin Qinshuang.

They were equally delicate and innocent, equally pitiful to behold.

The difference is that the girl in front of me has very clear eyes. When she looks at people, she is open and honest. She doesn't have the affected manner that Lin Qinshuang hates the most, nor does she have that kind of scheming in her heart but pretending to be an innocent flower on the surface.

Ruo Fu's natural wariness immediately eased by a little.

When the girl saw her looking over, she immediately smiled, her smile revealing obvious joy: "My surname is Gao, and my name is Xiyue. My father is Gao Bin, the governor of the river. You can just call me Xiyue, sister."

Ruofu nodded, then suddenly remembered something.

Isn't this the same Gao Shi who later married into Prince Bao's mansion? It seems she was even later granted the title of Imperial Concubine.

Her feelings were mixed.

Tsk, that bastard from the Aisin Gioro family is truly blessed. Not only is he destined to marry me, his primary wife, who comes from a good family, is beautiful, generous, and virtuous, but even his concubines are so charming and lovely.

Why didn't the deities in that mysterious space let her switch places with Hongli?

She may not have the ability to govern a country, but Hongli was probably just so-so!

If she were to become the Fourth Prince, the Emperor, she would be surrounded by beauties, and she swears to heaven that she would never let any of them perish. She would raise them all to be beautiful and blessed!

"Sister Fucha? Sister Fucha?"

"what?"

Ruofu snapped out of her daze and met Gao Xiyue's concerned gaze, quickly giving her a smile: "Just call me Ruofu."

Gao Xiyue's eyes lit up: "What if?"

"Um."

"Sister Ruofu!"

Gao Xiyue was clearly delighted and immediately became close to her.

If Fu Yuan still thought that something was amiss, after all, there was no such thing as unprovoked intimacy in the palace or at the selection venue.

But the next moment, Gao Xiyue spoke with a sincere expression.

"My father said that my sister was already managing the household when she was only seven years old, and everyone in the mansion was under her strict control. And that Ningxiangzhai shop in the capital, isn't that yours? I love the incense there the most, especially the Snow Plum Blossom one. It's so refreshing and cool when you burn it, not cloying at all. And the rouge from Dianjianglou, I have several boxes of it in my room. The Moon Begonia color is the best. A thin layer makes your complexion look better. Every month when it comes out in stores, I have to send someone to buy it."

Ruo Fu was taken aback.

Gao Xiyue became more and more excited as she spoke: "They all say that you came up with those fragrance and rouge recipes all by yourself. How are you so amazing? My father spent a lot of money to bring back Granny Tong from the capital, and she often says that while many noble ladies in the capital are quite good at manners, when it comes to competence, having ideas, and knowing how to use people, the Fucha family's sister is truly the best. Granny Tong also said that you are fair in rewarding and punishing, and you treat your servants with order. If I were half as good as you, she would have half the worries."

Ruo Fu was so flattered that he felt quite elated.

This can't really be called flattery!

After all, every single thing was the truth.

Looking at Gao Xiyue again, what a kind and honest child she is!

It looks good no matter how you look at it.

Ruo Fu tried to suppress the corners of his mouth and said modestly, "I was just bored at home and messing around."

As she spoke, she touched her temples somewhat shyly.

Unexpectedly, Gao Xiyue's eyes showed even more admiration.

"If you can turn something so random into something so good, wouldn't you be even more amazing if you got serious?"

Oh dear, look at the mess this has made.

Ruofu was secretly delighted, but she still had to maintain a proper demeanor. Just as she was about to say a few more humble words, a nanny came over to remind her that the time had come and that all the princesses should go to the pavilion.

Gao Xiyue reluctantly stopped talking and followed Ruofu forward.

Inside the pavilion, Consort Xi sat at the head of the table, her expression seemingly gentle, but her eyes held an unmistakable urgency.

Hongli stood to the side, holding a jade ruyi in his hand, but his eyes kept glancing towards the door.

If you don't see it, just pretend you didn't.

Go ahead and glance around; you can even let your eyes wander.

Consort Xi coughed lightly again.

Hongli finally made a move.

He held the jade ruyi, walking extremely slowly, as if his feet were rooted to the ground.

Halfway there, they would turn back and look outside the door one last time.

If you don't keep your eyes focused on your nose and your nose focused on your heart, you can't help but roll your eyes inwardly.

When men get sentimental, it's even more unsightly than a young bride getting married.

Finally, Hongli walked up to her.

The jade ruyi was finally handed to her.

Just as Ruofu raised his hand to take it, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

"Princess!"

"Princess, slow down!"

"Princess Qingying!"

Hongli suddenly turned around.

Ruof could even clearly see the fleeting surprise that lit up in his eyes.

He stared intently at the newcomer, and almost instinctively, his hand moved to take back the jade ruyi.

Eh?

He tried to put it away, but couldn't.

Hongli was slightly taken aback, and then exerted his strength in disbelief.

The jade ruyi remained completely still.

He turned back suspiciously.

Then I met a pair of smiling, curved eyes.

Ruo Fu had already firmly grasped the jade ruyi in both hands, her smile was dignified and gentle, and her voice was clear enough for everyone in the pavilion to hear.

"Your subject, Lady Fucha, thanks the Fourth Prince for his kindness."

As soon as she finished speaking, she used force to snatch the jade ruyi cleanly and efficiently.

Hongli was stunned.

Qingying at the door was also stunned.