Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Lu Tianbi walked into the tent, where a tray of food and a large jug of clean water were placed on a black wooden tray. She looked around the tent, looking for a table to set everything on. She cringed when she saw a folding table covered with bloody daggers and stained handkerchiefs.

"Princess Li, it's time for you to eat." Lu Tianbi put the tray on the bed. Seeing that the wooden tray was sturdy and would not fall over, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you." Li Xueyue said. She first picked up the kettle and poured herself a glass of water.

"You're very brave, you know that?" Lu Tianbi said, crossing his arms. "No one has ever attacked the commander before."

Li Xueyue withdrew her gaze and put the cup down.

"I'm surprised he didn't get back at you for that slap."

"Is it that obvious?"

"Yeah. There's a red mark on his face, but it'll probably go away." Lu Tianbi shrugged. "Well, you better hope it goes away. If his other soldiers see it, they'll miss you terribly."

Li Xueyue did not respond. She looked around the tent, wondering how long Yu Zhen had been here. The tent was large, well heated, and equipped with everything one needed to feel comfortable. She stroked the blanket that was probably made of bears.

"He's usually not this nice to women." Lu Tianbi added. "I don't know what he did to anger you, but next time, you should hit him where no one can see."

Li Xueyue slammed her head against Lu Tianbi in shock. She thought the female soldier would ask her to never do anything to Zhen, but she didn't expect Lu Tianbi to give such advice.

Lu Tianbi smiled thoughtfully. "I don't know who is right or wrong in this argument, but I hope you can resolve it as soon as possible."

Li Xueyue did not respond. "He should let me go home."

"It should be." Lu Tianbi agreed. "It's already evening, your family must have been notified of your absence."

Li Xueyue nodded. The twins must be terrified now, and their mother must be worried sick. Perhaps their father has already notified the guards and is searching the fields as they speak.

"He must let me go in the morning."

"I'll talk to him." Lu Tianbi said. "I don't understand why he kept you here. It's unfair to both sides."

"He wanted to show me something."

"Oh, what is that?" Lu Tianbi asked even though he already had his doubts.

"Not far from the campsite, there was a long tent. There was no proper lighting in it, but I heard groaning and low whimpering."

"Yes, they are our prisoners."

"Prisoner?" Li Xueyue said.

Every country takes prisoners after winning a battle. But Han Jian has no other conflicts except for the trade route issue with Wuyi. Nothing makes sense. Why does Yu Zhen want to take hostages? What does it have to do with her?

"You'll understand when you see them." Lu Tianbi said vaguely. She pushed the wooden tray to Xueyue and signaled her to eat.

Li Xueyue reluctantly picked up her chopsticks and began to eat. It was unexpectedly delicious for something cooked over a campfire. The ingredients of this dish were the same as those commonly used in Wuyi cuisine, but the preparation method and seasoning were different. She enjoyed the meal and did not hide her happy expression.

"You eat well," Lu Tianbi observed, smiling. "I guess the rumors about your big appetite aren't lies."

Li Xueyue nodded and took a sip of water. She ate quickly, mainly because she wanted to ask more questions.

"I'll make you some tea before you go to bed. You'll like it. The way of making it is different in Hanjian." Lu Tianbi said.

"Can you tell me more about the prisoner?" Li Xueyue asked.

"No, you look at it yourself." Lu Tianbi said.

Li Xueyue fiddled with her fingers anxiously.

"Then do you want to take a bath in the river? The water is moist, the waterfall is not big, and the water source is sufficient." Lu Tianbi asked.

"I will." Li Xueyue responded gratefully and stood up.

"I'll bring the wooden pallet back and bring the clothes over as well. I'm taller so they might not fit me well, but it's better than nothing."

Li Xueyue smiled. "Thank you."

“You’re welcome, Princess.” Lu Tianbi picked up the wooden tray and left the tent. She was surprised by Li Xueyue’s politeness. There was no disguised kindness.

Lu Tianbi wondered if such a warm heart could make Li Xueyue go further. She hoped that things were not just what they seemed.

Lu Tianbi returned with her clothes just as she said. She took Li Xueyue to a secluded spot behind some boulders. Lu Tianbi stood guard while Xueyue took a quick shower. Before long, Li Xueyue dried herself and got into Lu Tianbi's clothes.

The clothes are indeed larger and looser. This is not Hanfu, but a robe used for fighting. Lu Tianbi explained that she does not wear too many feminine clothes because heavy housework such as training is more difficult.

Once everything was ready, Li Xueyue was taken back inside the tent. She checked the curtains and found that there were indeed buttons on the edges of the curtains. Most likely, it was to hold the heavy curtains in place so that people would not try to enter without warning.

Li Xueyue didn’t know how strong it was, so she buttoned the curtain and pulled it hard. The button didn’t move, and the way the knot was tied was also very strange. Perhaps, this was Han Jian’s own technique. She had never seen them before.

“How unique,” ​​she said as she unbuttoned the tent.

She poked her head outside and saw that many of the soldiers had retreated to their tents. Some were patrolling the forest, while others were keeping watch throughout the night. Most likely, there would be different groups of soldiers taking turns.

Li Xueyue pursed her lips. "Where should I sleep?" She thought as she turned back to the tent. As expected, there was only one bed.

Li Xueyue frowned. Did he plan all this? She refused to sleep in the same bed with him. If he made any stupid suggestions, like putting their hands together with a pillow between them, she would roll her eyes into the next century. Did he think she was born yesterday?

Li Xueyue complained in a low voice. "He is a pervert. I shouldn't trust him."

A small voice deep inside her said, "But you allowed him and made fun of him." Aren't you a pervert too?

Li Xueyue hated the angel on her shoulder. She flicked it off and approached the table filled with weapons.

Li Xueyue grabbed a piece of cloth from the table and wiped the dagger clean. She looked back and put it in her pocket. It's better to be safe than sorry.

"Oh, there's a chair." Li Xueyue said. She grabbed the blanket on the bed and walked towards the scene.

"Better than the floor." Li Xueyue sat down and muttered. She covered herself with the quilt and decided to go to sleep. It was better than waiting for dawn. Besides, the earlier she went to bed, the earlier she could get up.

Li Xueyue decided to sneak away early in the morning. Although it was difficult to break through the soldiers guarding this place, it was not impossible. There must be loopholes in the defense.