The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Zhongcui Palace is also very busy at this moment.

Although they say they're busy, it's actually Su Luyun who's the main person who's busy.

Chen Wanyin's side hall was not large, and she had few belongings. Apart from a few boxes of clothes and jewelry, she had mostly books, calligraphy and paintings. She was always easygoing, and she didn't care whether the vase was placed on the east or west side, or whether the screen should face inward or outward. She told the palace maids, "As long as you think it looks good, that's fine. As long as I can find it when I need it in the future, that's enough." Then she became a hands-off manager.

She had Yongzhang with her, so she already had more things than others, and she was also particularly careful and cautious with children.

She would personally touch the bedding her child was used to, and check which cabinet the drinking utensils were kept in.

Chen Wanyin was used to her worrying nature. Seeing that she was so busy, she simply picked up Yongzhang and helped take care of him.

This was the scene that Ruyi saw when she entered.

Chen Wanyin was clearly surprised and quickly stood up, holding her child: "This concubine greets Consort Xian."

"Get up quickly," Ruyi said gently. "I was just feeling cooped up in Yanxi Palace, so I came out for a stroll. I heard you were staying here, so I came to see you."

Chen Wanyin smiled and invited her to sit down, then ordered someone to serve tea.

Ruyi's gaze remained fixed on Yongzhang.

The child was well-fed, with chubby cheeks, bright black eyes, and a fearless attitude.

Ruyi watched for a while, her gaze softening: "Sister Lüyun is truly blessed."

Chen Wanyin smiled and said, "The Third Prince is indeed very likable."

Ruyi gently touched Yongzhang's small hand, and after a moment she suddenly said, "Now that I think about it, in all these years in the Prince's residence, it was only the two of us who never had a happy time."

Chen Wanyin's eyes changed slightly, but her smile remained.

Ruyi said to herself, "Sister Wanyin, don't you ever feel regret? In all these years living in the same mansion, some people have become pregnant one after another, while others have never had any news. If you just say it's because the time isn't right, it's too much of a coincidence."

Chen Wanyin lowered her head and straightened Yongzhang's clothes, saying in her usual gentle tone, "Of course I envy him, but how can one have a child just by envying him? The Third Prince and I get along well, and he often lets me hold him. I am very content with that."

Ruyi looked at her: "My sister is quite open-minded, it's just a pity..."

She was about to say something more when suddenly the sound of a palace servant greeting her came from the side.

"May Your Highness Consort Chun be blessed."

"Greetings to the First Prince and the Second Prince."

Chen Wanyin's eyes flickered slightly, and Ruyi also stopped talking. The two turned their heads and saw Su Luyun coming from the other side of the corridor, accompanied by Changbai and Yonghuang.

Upon seeing Ruyi, she smiled and said, "What brings Consort Xian here?"

Ruyi seemed oblivious to her obvious wariness, and simply said, "I had nothing to do, so I came to visit my sister Wanyin."

Su Luyun smiled dryly, and everyone greeted each other.

Seeing this, Changbai said at the opportune moment, "Now that the Empress Dowager's sachet has been delivered, I will not disturb the ladies' enjoyment any longer."

He then handed the box to Su Luyun.

Su Luyun hurriedly said, "Your Highness, are you leaving already? I have some freshly made pastries here."

"Thank you, Your Highness. But my mother is still waiting for me. I will come another day."

After speaking, he nodded to Chen Wanyin and Ruyi respectively.

Just before leaving, he glanced at Ruyi again, seemingly unintentionally.

After he led Yonghuang away, the smile on Su Luyun's face faded.

"Oh dear, Consort Xian, your timing is really unfortunate. I haven't finished tidying up here yet. Look at this, there are boxes everywhere, it's a mess, it's really not the way to entertain guests."

She laughed as she spoke, "Anyway, we're going to Changchun Palace together tomorrow to pay our respects to the Empress. Once everything's settled here, I'll invite Consort Xian over for tea, shall we?"

The words were polite, but the underlying meaning of seeing the guest off was quite clear.

Ruyi looked at her quietly for a moment, then turned to look at Chen Wanyin, her eyes carrying a hint of pity: "Very well."

Ruyi got up.

Once they were truly outside Zhongcui Palace, Su Luyun seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, then immediately turned around and grabbed Chen Wanyin's arm: "What strange things did she say to you?"

Chen Wanyin glanced at her and smiled: "What can she say? She just thinks you are so lucky. You have such a good child as Yongzhang so soon after entering the manor. She herself has never had one, so she can't help but feel envious. She came to see for herself and also to share in your good fortune."

"Really?" Su Luyun didn't believe it. "You're probably just kidding me, aren't you? Actually, the First Prince and I arrived a while ago, and we heard everything she said. It's just that I'm slow-witted, and she always speaks in a roundabout way, so I haven't really understood her over the years."

Chen Wanyin, who had been teasing Yongzhang, paused suddenly upon hearing this: "Did the First Prince hear that too?"

"I heard you," Su Luyun replied matter-of-factly. "Just now, the First Prince stopped me, saying that they were talking and it wasn't appropriate to barge in. That's why I waited for a little while."