Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Duchess Wang Qixing looked at Xueyue's expression and laughed. She covered one ear and asked, "What was that? I didn't hear it."

Li Xueyue's face was burning, and her eyes were darting around. She didn't want to admit her feelings, and it was already embarrassing to say it once.

Duchess Wang Qixing smiled brightly. "Alright, alright, I won't tease you about him, but if you plan on seeing him often, high society needs to know his intentions towards you, otherwise, it will tarnish both of your reputations."

Finally, the twins stopped arguing. They turned to the Duchess at the same time.

Li Chenyang looked at Xueyue worriedly. "Is that true? Do you like him?"

Li Wenmin scratched the back of his neck. "What is there to like about him?"

Duchess Wang Qixing waved her hand and ignored her sons. "Xueyue, there is one thing you must remember, that is, Yuzhen was born in the Han Dynasty. Do you know what this means?"

Li Xueyue nodded slowly. "Yes, I do. If I marry him, I must go to Hanjian."

"Exactly." Duchess Wang Qixing said. "So, how are you going to complete your plan? If you marry him before your revenge plan is complete, there will be a lot of communication problems between you and Chen Yang."

Li Xueyue understood what the Duchess meant. She shouldn't focus on love now, but on herself. Romance is something that may happen afterwards. If Yu Zhen and Xueyue really like each other, they should be willing to wait for each other.

"I like your and Yu Zhen's ideas, but you should focus on yourself first. You are still young and have not experienced this world yet. Maybe you should discuss this issue with him." Duchess Wang Qixing said.

Li Xueyue fumbled with her fingers. She knew her mother was right. She always was.

"Do you know how long he will stay in Wuyi? He is the second prince of Hanjian and the commander-in-chief of Hanjian. I think his schedule is very full and his time in Wuyi is limited." Duchess Wang Qixing asked.

Duchess Wang Qixing had a worried but understanding smile on her face. She understood Xueyue's point of view.

Love is a fickle thing, always appearing when least expected. There are many women who get married at Xueyue's age, but their lives are much simpler than hers. They don't have a life mission to fulfill, revenge to pursue, etc.

"He's not sure how long he can stay in Wuyi." Li Xueyue replied.

Duchess Wang Qixing held Xueyue's smaller hands in hers. "You need to discuss this with him."

Li Chenyang nodded in agreement, striding toward them. "If not, there will be too much left unresolved. Let people know that you have your own agenda, and he has his. Question his ambitions, his wishes, and his needs. His position at Hanjian is no joke. He has great things in mind, and I know he wants to achieve them."

Li Chenyang glanced at Xueyue's troubled expression. "You have things to complete in Wuyi, and he has things to solve in Hanjian. Perhaps the best solution for the two of you now is to separate."

Hearing the last sentence, Li Xueyue tensed up all over. Separation? She blinked quickly. She didn't expect this moment to come so quickly. Their relationship has just begun. Did they have a relationship at the beginning?

"I'll talk to him about it," she said finally, eyes wide with uncertainty. Was she ready to leave him?

"This chapter of life doesn't need love," Li Chenyang whispered. "It needs growth and self-development."

Li Wenmin quietly analyzed Li Xueyue from a distance. Was this considered peer pressure? Or were these opinions said with the best of intentions, but expressed in the worst possible way?

Li Wenmin walked to the table and placed a warm hand on Xueyue's shoulder. "Xiaoyue, we have been saying what is best for you, but we have not asked the most crucial question."

She looked up at Li Wenmin, her face as calm as a book. She was afraid of losing Yu Zhen, but she was unwilling to give up her ambition.

"What do you want?" Li Wenmin asked.

"Now, forget about Chen Yang's opinion, forget about mom's advice. What do you want to do? It all depends on you. The best we can do is to give advice, but we will never force you to do something you don't want to do."

There was a quiet pause in their hearts. A comfortable silence as Li Xueyue pondered the options before her. She still had a lot to experience and a lot to do. On the one hand, she was afraid of losing Yu Zhen, but on the other hand, she wanted to focus on her ambitions first.

She squeezed her eyes shut. Her heart and her brain were at war with each other. The illogical child and the rational parent. Her heart wanted love, her brain wanted revenge.

Can love wait? Can he wait for her? Will he wait? Not in Wuyi, but in Hanjian?

Li Xueyue already knew how she would react to this. She was willing to wait for him. Whether it was a year, or ten years, at any time in the future, she would welcome him into her life, but now was not the time.

Finally, her eyes opened, clear and bright. She had made her decision.

"Love can wait. This program will resume."

Li Chenyang let out a breath unconsciously. Was he relieved? Or did he still not believe it?

Li Wenmin nodded slowly, agreeing with her decision. Like everyone else in the room, he wanted her to focus on herself.

Duchess Wang Qixing held Xueyue's hand comfortingly. This was not an easy decision to make. Love is never an easy thing.

"Are you ready to tell him about this?" Duchess Wang Qixing asked.

Li Xueyue bit her lower lip. “I’ve thought about this topic before. I know he will be a fleeting moment in my life. His duty is to his country, but I…” She trailed off, her voice hoarse.

“I want to live in this moment and forget about my troubles.”

“Love makes us do stupid things,” Duchess Wang Chil-sung mused. “That’s the beauty of it.”

She let go of Xueyue's hand and smiled gently. "You know, the courtship between the Duke and I has never been smooth sailing. There were so many opposing parties, so many obstacles and setbacks along the way, but we are still here."

She pointed at the twins. "A happy marriage, but with nasty kids."

"I think you said 'annoying children', not children," Li Chenyang retorted, crossing his arms. "Raising twins like me with low intelligence must have been difficult."

Li Wenmin's jaw dropped open. He pushed his brother aside and placed his hand on his chest in understanding. "I understand, Mom, it must be hard dealing with this emotionally flawed brother. I cry for you every night, I really do. Oh, how pitiful, he's only book smart!"

Li Chenyang wanted to bring a book to beat his brother. "Go find insults yourself, don't steal from me anymore!"

Li Wenmin frowned, his face ugly. He waved his hands like a chicken: "You are asking for insults yourself, don't steal from me again!" He imitated in a high-pitched voice.

When Li Chenyang dragged his feet and prepared to knock down his brother, Li Wenmin ran to the door of the restaurant. Soon, they rushed out of the room and started a crazy chase.

Duchess Wang Qixing sighed wearily. "They are all very difficult to raise," she said to Xueyue, who smiled in response.

"I can see that."