Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

After Duchess Wang Qixing and Li Xueyue returned home, they spent the rest of their time in the garden.

Duchess Wang Qixing did not reveal that she had read the contents of the diary, but Xueyue knew that she had. Their conversation was filled with the Duchess's teasing and small talk, saying how much she regretted siding with Wen Jinkai in the past. Li Xueyue was a patient woman, and she listened to the Duchess's complaints with an understanding smile on her face.

Soon, the sun set and the men in the family returned home one after another.

First is Li Chenyang, who always finishes his work a few days ahead of schedule so that he can take a few days off, but he doesn't want to. He saves it until he really needs a rest.

Next up is Lord Li Chenyang, who is always exhausted by the endless affairs. When he solves one problem, two more will appear. He can never rest, but this is the price he pays for being born into the Li family that has always served the Wang family.

"Mom, Xiaoyue, I'm back!" Li Wenmin announced loudly as soon as he stepped into the house. He usually has the longest day of all, but no amount of training can tire this energetic puppy.

"Listen, listen," he said excitedly at the dining table as everyone gathered. "I think I finally found someone who can match my speed!"

"In what respect?" Li Xueyue asked curiously, happy that someone was trying to break the tension in the restaurant. These days, she had been the one trying to dispel the awkward atmosphere, and she had begun to have nothing to comment on casually.

Li Xueyue was grateful for her brother's help. Or maybe, it was intentional. She didn't know.

“Eat snacks!”

"What?" Li Xueyue blinked in confusion, not understanding why this was something used for competition.

Li Chenyang chuckled. "What our idiot brother means is that there is something that can rival his status as a glutton."

Li Wenmin decided to ignore his brother's grumpy comment. "Guess what?"

"what?"

"His identity is completely unknown!" Li Wenmin exclaimed, his eyes full of excitement.

"What do you mean?" Li Xueyue thought. She realized that he liked to move his hands when he talked, which provided her with the best opportunity to secretly put another braised egg into the rice bowl.

As requested by the Duchess, the chefs have finally started making braised eggs again. It's not difficult to make the eggs, but it does take a while for them to soak in the delicious broth overnight.

"Well, this masked soldier is from the Wen Jinkai Squadron. Although he is a true dark guard, he is so small that I feel sorry for him. So, obviously I am a well-raised child." He paused. He smiled in the direction of his mother and said, "I prepared snacks for him!"

"And he finished it so quickly!" Li Wenmin was annoyed. "I thought he was hungry or something, but it turns out that he is the fastest eater in his squadron, and--"

"Is that also a thing? The fastest eater?" Li Chenyang said, "The army's food budget will definitely be affected because of you two."

"Well, that's not the point, you idiot! Don't interrupt my big story." Li Wenmin snorted, "I was just saying--"

"Did you just call me an idiot?"

"Is that the only thing you heard?"

"That's what matters," Li Chenyang retorted, rolling his eyes at his brother's irritated groan.

"Shut up, I'm trying to finish my funny story!"

"I'm doing everyone a favor. Your story is boring." Li Chenyang laughed and admired Li Wenmin's blushing face.

"Have you seen yourself?" Li Wenmin retorted.

Duchess Wang Qixing sighed dramatically. "How I wish I could have a peaceful dinner."

Li Wenmin pointed an accusing finger at Li Chenyang. "You would have gotten one if he wasn't so bad-tempered all the time."

“Being forthright doesn’t mean I have a bad temper.”

"You're right." Li Wenmin said suddenly.

"look-"

"It means you are bored." Li Wenmin said expressionlessly.

“This doesn’t even make sense.” Li Chenyang frowned. Still, he felt a tingling sensation. “I’m not bored.”

"You are."

"No."

"You are!"

"no!"

"Here they go again," Li Xueyue giggled as the twins began another endless quarrel that lasted until one of them finally got tired of being petty.

King Li Chenyang snorted coldly. "Sometimes I wonder if my sons are in their early twenties or early in life."

"I wonder where they got it from." Duchess Wang Qixing smiled faintly: "This must be another bad habit they inherited from their father, just like hiding their mother's bad habits."

The twins finally settled down. They exchanged glances quietly, nervous about her words.

"Mom," Li Chenyang said, "We never intended to hide anything from you."

Li Wenmin nodded quickly. "We just want you to have no worries and not be troubled by the contents of the diary."

"I don't like everyone in this family taking care of me like a baby." Duchess Wang Qixing frowned. "I'm not a sand castle that will collapse at the slightest poke."

Li Chenyang sighed softly. "We know, but... Wenmin and I think it would be better if you didn't worry about these things."

Duchess Wang Qixing sighed softly. "You are so stupid. As your mother, I should protect you from bad news, not the other way around."

King Li Chenyang decided it was time to speak up. "Okay, I ask them to keep it a secret from you."

"Why?" she asked, her lips pulled down. She was suddenly furious and ready to argue again.

"Because, as my wife, you are supposed to live a happy life."

Li Chenyang was retching in the background, and Li Wenmin suddenly lost his appetite. Oh, it was so disgusting, and now their parents were exchanging glances.

"Y-how could you--this is such foolish reasoning, I--" Duchess Wang Chil-sung stammered, unsure of what to say to his affectionate confession. Although her husband claimed that romance was not his forte, this was one of the rare moments when he doted on her with words.

"So, my lovely wife, you must understand why I hide things from you. I don't want you to be bothered by the world around you." Duke Li Chenyang gently held his wife's hands. "The only thing you should worry about is the color you should wear every day, and whether rubies suit your appearance better than sapphires."

Duchess Wang Qixing shook her head. "We are husband and wife, you silly fox, don't bear this burden alone. In my wedding vows to you, I vowed to take on your problems as my own, and we will solve them together. "As one. "

“Yes, my dear wife, it’s just that my heart is too weak and I can’t bear to see you in pain.” King Li Chenyang whispered, his usually cold eyes softening only for her.

Li Chenyang resisted the urge to vomit. Li Wenmin put his chopsticks on the table this time. This loving moment was too much for them.

They looked at Li Xueyue, expecting her to show the same disgust, but she didn't. She had a gentle hand on her heart and a puzzled look on her face. She was in awe of their love for each other.

The twins exchanged a look and then simultaneously shuddered in disgust. They could never understand what was so endearing about this cringe-worthy moment... no matter how endearing it was.

"Next time, don't hide it from me anymore. I want to know what happened in this room, such as when Wen Jinkai sneaked into Xueyue's room."

King Li Chenyang's eyes widened. "How did you know this?"

"It does not matter."

“Yes, yes.” Li Chenyang nodded. “If you promise to express your feelings to me, especially when you are sad, then I will not hide it from you.”

"trade."

“Okay.” King Li Chenyang finally smiled.

"I've always known that you had a secret from me." Duchess Wang Qixing suddenly said, with a distant look on her face. "Since our dear Minghua got into trouble, you've started to do this more frequently..."

King Li Chenyang looked away. “I’m just worried that the smallest poke will trigger you.”

"I think we all have our reasons." Duchess Wang Qixing whispered.

Mr. Li Chenyang did not comment.

"From now on, you will tell me everything." Duchess Wang Qixing said firmly. "Even if I am injured, you have to tell me."

"My dear, I can't bear to hear you—"

"I understand. My pain hurts you more than it hurts me." Duchess Wang Qixing clasped her hands together. "But don't be afraid, you old fox. I am more powerful than you think."

"I know, I know." Prince Li Chenyang said to himself helplessly. "I just hope you will always be that carefree princess."

“I’ve never been a carefree princess, but I’m pretty good at pretending I am one.”

King Li Chenyang's eyes softened. He knew that her innocent smile when she was young was just an illusion, but for some reason, he hoped that it was true, but no matter how he prayed, such a thing would never come true.

Finally, he could only nod. This small gesture was enough for the Duchess. From now on, they would face their problems as a family.