Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

"This is too funny!" Yu Zhen howled, wiping away imaginary tears. "What a pathetic act!"

Wen Jinkai clenched his teeth and unclenched them. His fingers clenched into fists, and his skin turned a deadly white. "I just followed tradition and prayed for his blessing. Whether he extends his hand to me or not, I will marry Xueyue."

“This tradition, that tradition,” Yu Zhen sneered. “Sounds like excuses to me.”

Wen Jinkai narrowed his eyes and opened his mouth to speak until someone interrupted him.

"What's the noise?" Lu Tianbi rushed out of the sleeping corridor in her pajamas and a thick cloak on her shoulders.

Hu Dengxiao yawned tiredly beside her, holding a pillow in his arms and rubbing his eyes with one hand. They were awakened by the disturbing laughter of Yu Zhen and another man.

Lu Tianbi stopped abruptly when she saw Wen Jinkai. Her eyes fell on her commander Yu Zhen, who handled the situation very well. Sure enough, he had always been the calmest of the three. It would be a serious mistake to underestimate him. The wrath of the calm wave could wreak havoc on the world.

Hu Dengxiao reached out for the dagger, but Yu Zhen stopped him with a palm.

"The discussion is over," Yu Zhen announced, his back to the other colleagues. He trusted them enough not to backstab him.

After hearing the commander's words, Hu Dengxiao loosened his hand, but his defensive posture did not relax. If necessary, he was ready to bleed tonight.

"Indeed." Wen Jinkai pursed his lips. "This is my last warning, Yu Zhen, stay away from my woman."

Yu Zhen smiled slowly, like a Cheshire cat. His eyes wrinkled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He found the commander's words funny, but he had zero desire to carry them out.

Wen Jinkai responded with this. He turned around and prepared to leave when suddenly a cold voice sounded.

"She will never be your woman. Ever."

Wen Jinkai's body was as stiff as a stone. He could barely contain his anger and turned around to end everything tonight.

Yu Zhen smiled brightly. "You can never restrain her."

"Look at me." Wen Jinkai glared at Yu Zhen fiercely, but Yu Zhen's defense was impeccable, but he was never broken. He stood there calculatingly and cunningly, defenseless and relaxed - as if he had already been declared the winner.

“I’ll appreciate your performance.” Yu Zhen chuckled, turned around and walked away leisurely, his steps brisk and meaningful, stepping on the neatly laid stones under his feet. Once he had finished Wu Yi’s business, he would leave no stone unturned.

Lu Tianbi took one last look at Commander Wuyi, who was furious and his blood was boiling with provocation. She snorted softly and followed behind Yu Zhen, deliberately walking in front of the commander's back.

Hu Dengxiao imitated her movements. From the guard's perspective, he seemed drowsy and unable to fight. In fact, his senses were so sharp that he could catch an arrow flying from nowhere if necessary.

After the three entered Yu Zhen's heavily guarded bedroom, everyone sat around the table, and only Yu Zhen took off his white coat. When he felt something heavy in his pocket, his brows furrowed.

He reached into his pocket and felt something cool, so he pulled it out. When he saw the golden topaz, his lips opened, gleaming fiercely like a cluster of stars. He smiled to himself and stuffed the thing back into his pocket. Now he had another reason to see her.

"Is there something wrong with that man?" Hu Dengxiao complained, leaning his head on Lu Tianbi's shoulder.

Lu Tianbi sat motionless, her shoulders tense and awkward. She hadn't expected him to act like this. It was the first time he had taken the initiative to be so affectionate with her, beyond the scope of friends. He didn't seem to mind, even though he had to lower his body to an uncomfortable position.

"I think the commander is a sociopath!" Hu Dengxiao whimpered, leaning on Lu Tianbi's shoulder.

Smelling the scent of freshly washed linen on her body, Hu Dengxiao showed a silly little smile on his face.

It was past his bedtime and he was struggling to keep his sanity. Now that he was in the safe company of his friends, he was free to relax and mope like a child.

"More like an antisocial personality, and delusional and arrogant..." Lu Tianbi said stiffly, his eyes lingering on Hu Dengxiao's face. He could hardly open his eyes and could fall asleep at any time.

"Commander, what are we going to do with him?" She asked Yu Zhen who finally sat down at the dining table with them.

"We'll keep our eye on him for now."

Lu Tianbi tilted his head. "I think Xueyue's family has done a good job of keeping her away from him and the palace, but they can't wait to see her."

"I don't understand what the emperor and the queen are thinking. Why do they want to see her so much?" Hu Dengxiao sighed.

He forced himself to straighten up and be serious, but all he could do was rest his head on the table and dream.

"They are basically obsessed with her now. Don't they have a country to manage? I pity who their advisors are." Lu Tianbi sighed in disappointment.

"Who is their adviser? The queen's only responsibility is to control the harem, which means the emperor has the greatest power?" Hu Dengxiao asked loudly.

"I guess it's the prime minister." Lu Tianbi said boldly. "This is very suspicious. After he suddenly returned to the court, everything went smoothly again, and every minister praised him as godlike."

Hu Dengxiao scratched the back of his head. "Well, this shows that the ministers are very loyal to the prime minister. This is really surprising. Usually, ministers who are eager for power will support the weak-willed emperor and rule through his persuasiveness."

Lu Tianbi nodded in agreement. "This is where Wuyi differs from Hanjian. Any changes or laws that affect the country and its citizens must go through the emperor, but it is the prime minister who approves or vetoes them."

Lu Tianbi felt as if he had missed something. How was it before?

"Who is the Prime Minister?" Hu Dengxiao asked, even though he thought of the answer the next second. "By the way, what's his name... uh, he's the Duke... Oh! Li Chenyang!"

Lu Tianbi nodded. "But he is not——"

"The father of the former candidate!" Hu Dengxiao snapped his fingers, finally moved by this interesting discussion. He turned to Yu Zhen, who had been silent, and asked them to continue the topic.

Lu Tianbi and Hu Dengxiao were used to his frequent silence. He spoke only when necessary. He was also like this in court.

Yu Zhen's nonchalant expression and ability to hold back from talking are what makes him so likable, but also dangerous. It's impossible to understand what he's thinking. It's strange why the emperor didn't choose Yu Zhen as the crown prince, especially when he has the most potential to help Han Jian further develop.

"I see... Zhenzhen, is this why you like her? Because she will be useful?" Hu Dengxiao may sound a little offensive, but his wide eyes and harmless expression show that it is a sincere question.

Yu Zhen said calmly: "I've already said that I won't use her."

"But she is so useful..." Hu Dengxiao whispered, feeling sulky.

"I don't care." Yu Zhen snorted, crossed his arms and continued to observe.

Lu Tianbi decided to change the subject to something more important. "Did you confirm your suspicions when you went to the Prime Minister's residence for a private discussion? You came back too late that night and I forgot to ask you this question."

"I'm sure of this, but it hasn't been confirmed yet." Yu Zhen pursed his lips and recalled his conversation with the Duke and Xueyue.

Li Xueyue had never realized that there was someone behind the scenes. Like most daughters, she must have been sheltered in the affairs of the Duke and Duchess. Parents never want to make their children worry.

"You went to the capital today after giving advice to one of the Prime Minister's sons. Do you think he will know?" Lu Tianbi asked, vaguely remembering seeing Yu Zhen talking to one of the twins.

"Even if he knew, he wouldn't tell anyone." Yu Zhen knew what kind of person Li Chenyang was. He was definitely the person closest to the prime minister, and he was smart enough to see through the illusions in the palace. There was no doubt that Li Chenyang should know someone who was pulling the strings.

Hu Dengxiao lowered his voice and asked shamelessly: "Have you ever thought that the Prime Minister would want to be the emperor one day?"

Lu Tianbi frowned. She still felt that something was missing. Although this Li family was mysterious, what made them feel familiar? Yes, they were old trees, but damn, what did she forget? !

Yu Zhen glanced at Hu Dengxiao. "It's not certain yet."