He had just been reborn when he was imprisoned by his nemesis, the Empress?

After agreeing, Shen Qingyao waved to Xu Yi, then turned and quickly walked out of the bedroom.

......

Two incense sticks later, at the round table in the courtyard.

Shen Qingyao propped her forehead with one hand and swirled her wine glass with the other, her eyes slightly glazed, the signs of intoxication already showing on her face.

"No, Nianqing, we really shouldn't drink anymore. This wine is just...too strong!"

Shen Qingyao traveled all over the land and tasted countless delicacies.

But the wine in front of me is far too strong, so strong it feels like it could burn my spiritual veins.

It is absolutely the highest grade of liquor in the world.

She used her spiritual power to forcefully suppress the intoxication, but she still couldn't resist the dizziness that rushed straight to her brain.

Across from her, Yu Nianqing's cheeks were flushed, her eyes misty with an overwhelming sadness, and she raised her glass in a drunken state.

"No, if... if you still consider me a friend, then... keep drinking."

Seeing her like this, Shen Qingyao ultimately couldn't bring herself to refuse and sighed deeply.

"Sigh... I'm really fed up with you. Oh well, let's keep drinking..."

Another half incense stick's time has passed.

boom!

Shen Qingyao could no longer hold on, her head lolled to the side, and she collapsed drunk onto the stone table.

His spiritual energy was also in disarray due to drunkenness, and he completely lost consciousness.

Yu Nianqing looked down at the unconscious Shen Qingyao, and the drunkenness and sorrow on her face just now vanished in an instant.

The blush on her cheeks faded at a visible speed, and her eyes returned to their usual indifference.

With a flicker, she vanished from the courtyard.

The next moment, a cool breeze gently swept through Xu Yi's bedroom.

Yu Nianqing appeared silently in front of the bed, her gaze quietly falling on Xu Yi, who was still holding a book and looked bewildered.

After a while, Yu Nianqing raised an eyebrow and spoke.

"What are you standing there for? Aren't you going to greet your aunt?"

Xu Yi looked at her like this, speechless.

"Su Qingluan, can you please stop playing this kind of role-playing game?"

Yu Nianqing wasn't annoyed. Instead, she slowly walked forward, reached out and picked him up in her arms, leaned close to him, and spoke in a dangerous tone.

"Should we call out or not?"

Xu Yi turned his head away, his attitude resolute.

"I won't call!"

Yu Nianqing chuckled softly and gently pinched his cheek with her fingertips.

"Oh?"

"Then Aunt Yu will have to punish you properly."

She lowered her head slightly and gently bit his soft cheek, leaving a faint tooth mark, with a touch of affectionate teasing.

She then leaned closer and gently bit his lip, the force very light.

The faint, ethereal scent emanating from the boy lingered around her nose. She slightly narrowed her phoenix eyes and gently traced his jawline with her fingertips.

"Hmm... you're cuter when you're younger."

She licked her lips, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"It seems it's time to use a rejuvenation spell on you."

Xu Yi quickly raised his hand to wipe his face, his brows furrowed.

"No...you...are not allowed! Shen Yunshu actually said you hate children, but I think you absolutely adore kids."

Yu Nianqing then slowly put him down, crossed her arms, and looked down at him.

"Oh, I really do hate children."

"Those little brats are always chattering and crying, and some of them are unruly, hitting adults. They're so annoying."

As Yu Nianqing spoke, she feigned disappointment and looked to the side.

"And you can't hit her, because you're afraid of hitting her too hard and killing her."

Xu Yi couldn't hold back any longer when he heard this.

Haven't you killed enough people already?

She paused, her fingertips gently tracing Xu Yi's skin, her smile deepening, revealing an undisguised fondness.

"But you're different. You're an adult. Even if you're shrunk, at least you won't cry or make a fuss for no reason."

"Even though you might glare at me and curse me."

"But when you, little one, swear, I find it not only not annoying, but quite interesting. It's adorable to watch, and it makes me feel good too."

Xu Yi's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he coldly uttered two words.

"abnormal."

Instead of being angry, Yu Nianqing laughed even more freely and reached out to pinch his cheek.

"It's been so long since we last met, and the first thing you say is to upset me. Can't you say something nice to coax your aunt?"

Xu Yi looked up at the unrestrained and flamboyant woman before him, and couldn't help but ponder to himself:

Could it be that Su Qingluan is different from me, and isn't living in this world with her previous memories?

In his current state, he couldn't see any sadness in Su Qingluan at all.

Yu Nianqing seemed to see through his thoughts, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and she asked...

"What are you thinking? Do you think I'm a cold and heartless woman who wouldn't even react to the death of my last remaining relative?"

Xu Yi didn't hide anything and nodded directly.

"Um."

Yu Nianqing chuckled softly, her tone as calm as if she were telling someone else's story.

"Then you're mistaken. Actually, I am a little sad, but not much."

"Because in the memories of this world, my feelings for him are almost non-existent."

"They are just half-siblings, they only nod to each other when they meet, and they only pretend to be friends in front of outsiders."

"Without emotion, there is naturally no such thing as heart-wrenching grief."

She paused, her gaze falling on Xu Yi with a hint of meaning.

"However, I do have feelings for Shen Yunshu. Otherwise, I wouldn't have just quietly watched her raise you without making a fuss."

Xu Yi suddenly realized and softly said "Oh".

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked...

"Hey, what were you thinking when I committed suicide in my past life?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Nianqing's eyes darkened, her fingers clenched tightly, and her tone carried a hint of stubbornness and resentment.

"I'm thinking that even if you die, I will bring your soul back and revive you."

"Then I'll torture you every day, bully you, and make you feel disgusted with me even before you die."

Xu Yi: ......

Seeing his astonished expression, Yu Nianqing softened her tone slightly and gently stroked his hair.

"But as soon as I touched your body, before I could even cast the forbidden spell, everything went black, and I was reborn."

Xu Yi looked up, his eyes filled with surprise.

"Is this how you were reborn?"

"uh-huh."

Yu Nianqing lightly lifted her chin, looking completely at ease.

She didn't want to talk about those heavy past events anymore, so she reached out and cupped Xu Yi's face in her hands, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things. It's been months since we last met, I've missed you terribly."

Xu Yi's heart tightened, and he was about to dodge when Yu Nianqing held him firmly down.

"Come on, let 'Auntie' kiss you a few more times."

Xu Yi's cheeks burned as he struggled desperately.

"You...shut up...don't come any closer...waaaah!"

Before she could finish speaking, Yu Nianqing's gentle yet forceful kiss silenced her completely.