Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

After a peaceful dinner, Li Xueyue returned to her room. She thought about continuing to read the contents of the diary, but decided not to. She felt guilty for invading someone else's privacy, so she promised her dying curiosity that she would read the book tomorrow.

As she passed the bookshelf, she pulled out the diary, intending to hide it somewhere else. The only problem was where? She had no secret place that only she knew about. Reluctantly, she put it in the bedside table - the servants would never snoop around or open it.

When all was ready, she climbed into bed, looking forward to a restful night—as if that were possible for her. The only things she dreamed of were the days of unforgivable abuse, which she vowed to repay tenfold.

In Mr. Li Chenyang's public study, he poured tea for himself and Commander Yu Zhen.

"What an unexpected surprise," said Li Chenyanggong. He turned the teacup in his hand and smelled the aroma of spices and lavender. It was an interesting mixture made by his wife, but it tasted good, so he didn't mind drinking it.

"I'm grateful that you walked in through the door instead of climbing over the wall." Li Chenyang smiled self-deprecatingly.

Because of Wen Jinkai's actions that night, he increased the number of guards around Li Xueyue's bedroom and smoothed the wall ridge until it was almost impossible to climb at all angles.

Yu Zhen frowned with interest after hearing what King Li Chenyang said. "What a strange thing to say."

"Perhaps. But when you have a daughter under your roof, a lot of strange things can happen. Like self-righteous trespassers. Commander, don't you agree?"

Yu Zhen chose to ignore the other's jab. "Have you considered that I might be worried about her condition?"

“You could have just asked me.” Li Chenyang snorted. He sipped his tea pleasantly, breathing in the relaxing scent of lavender and other spices that stimulated his senses.

"What is the purpose of your late arrival?" he added.

Yu Zhen simply raised the teacup to his lips and took a sip. The unique taste made him open his eyes briefly.

"I just want to chat." Yu Zhen replied.

"I understand." Li Chenyang nodded. "Who? Xueyue?"

"Yes, your daughter."

"Yes, daughter," King Li Chenyang whispered. "I hope this is not what I think."

“Of course not.” Yu Zhen smiled. It accentuated his features and turned his flaws into perfection. Sadly, he looked like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, which, in a way, he was.

"I find it very awkward when a man proposes to my daughter without consulting her first. Don't you agree?" Li Chenyanggong laughed.

He had not forgotten what Li Chenyang had said to him the night Ning Huabing came back from his birthday party. Wen Jinkai came to talk about pursuing Li Xueyue in the afternoon and boldly asked for Li Chenyang's blessing. Needless to say, this ended in the most serious dispute.

Yu Zhen had a cunning smile on his face, and his eyes were shining with laughter. "Which timid man do you think of?"

King Li Chenyang smiled deeply. "Does it matter?"

Yu Zhen just shrugged. "I want to know my competitors."

"Then what about the fourth prince of this empire or the commander of the towns around Yijiandu?" Lord Li Chenyang smiled at the lid of the teacup, and Yu Zhen just smiled. Although the voice was cold, it was very interesting.

"Have pity on them. I am both a prince and a commander." Yu Zhen tilted his head and said, "Xueyue will not lack the luxury of a crown princess, nor will she lack the protection of a commander's woman."

"You're unlucky, she doesn't care about that at all." King Li Chenyang joked.

"I think she is that kind of person." Yu Zhen's smile finally became sincere. Thinking of her cunning smile and twinkling eyes, his hard eyes softened.

Naughty and playful, she is everything he loves. The question is, does she show the same interest in him? She is like a troublemaker who enjoys watching him flustered but turns a deaf ear to his accelerated heartbeat.

"If you're here to force your proposal on her, I'll have to deny you this luxury."

"Don't worry, King Li. I will never disrespect her." Yu Zhen grinned. "I'm here to understand your nature, not hers."

"How is it? Did you learn anything?" asked Li Chenyang.

"I just confirmed my initial suspicions," Yu Zhen said, looking down at the fragrant tea. "But there is one thing I am not sure of yet."

"what is that?"

Yu Zhen looked up at the Duke and smiled knowingly. For a moment, an indescribable light flashed in his black eyes.

"Are you the ruler behind the scenes?" Yu Zhen asked brazenly.

Lord Li Chenyang looked calm. He did not seem confused or shocked by Yu Zhen's bold remarks.

"What makes you think there's a person behind this?"

“When did I say anything about men?” Yu Zhen did not miss this lapse.

Originally he suspected that it might be the capable Queen Mother Wuyi, but now thinking about it, this was too cliché - a mother who lived a life of luxury in order to help her son succeed.

There must be others. So he did his research and found out that it was too much of a coincidence. Two years ago, Wuyi was still in trouble, but with the return of their prime minister, the country’s economy began to improve and the country began to prosper. They are slowly but surely becoming the best this country has ever seen.

“Did the Emperor Hanjian ask you to investigate this matter?” Lord Li Chenyang decided to accommodate this man. On the surface, he was a patient fox, but deep down, he was increasingly suspicious of Yu Zhen’s intentions towards Li Xueyue.

What if Yu Zhen uses Xueyue to see the prince? Once she falls into his hands, the Duke will never be able to catch her back. She may become Han Jian's puppet, just like Li Minghua, who goes to the palace and leaves.

"You haven't answered my question, Duke."

“When you answer my questions, I will answer them too.”

"Then I guess this conversation will be fruitless." Yu Zhen shrugged and stood up.

"Is that why you came to me? Just for this simple question?"

Yu Zhen paused, then straightened up. He put the sword on the chair next to him into his belt.

Lord Li Chenyang did not miss the perfect and skilled craftsmanship of the weapon. Nor did he miss the roaring dragon that climbed up the hilt of the sword. The obvious emblem of Han Jian.

"I'm here to discuss this." Yu Zhen replied.

Li Chenyang also stood up to bid farewell to his guest. Despite the controversy and cunning words, he had enjoyed the conversation. Through this short conversation, he learned a lot about Zhen. For example, the man was much calmer than he had imagined.

Yu Zhen's every move was well thought out, without a single flaw that would be revealed by emotion. It was interesting to see a young man like him behave so wisely and calmly. Like a predator waiting to pounce on its prey.

King Li Chenyang was not sure if he could trust Li Xueyue in this man's hands. Until a terrifying scream cut through the air.

Yu Zhen's calm expression suddenly darkened. Without waiting for King Li Chenyang to react, he slammed the door shut and glanced around the room.

"Where is her room?" Yu Zhen roared, and turned around to see King Li Chenyang walking out with a worried look on his face.

"Another nightmare." Li Chenyang Wang muttered in a low voice. If there is one thing that is certain, it is that Li Xueyue has a strong lung. Her screams always reach far outside the room.

“You found it without much effort last time—” Before King Li Chenyang could finish his words, Yu Zhen drew his sword and ran away.

"Oh my god." Li Chenyang threw his head back and laughed. "I really underestimated you, Commander." His laughter turned into a chuckle. He did not go to check on her, but retreated to the study to finish a pot of tea.

"This reminds me of my youth," Lord Li Chenyang said to one in particular. "The question is, Commander Yu Zhen, will you succeed in getting her out of that palace? Or will you walk out of Wuyi alive and dead?"