Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

When Xueyue arrived at the main gate of the Li Mansion on a malnourished and blind horse, the people in the mansion were confused and surprised. Most of all, they didn't expect to see her tall and proud figure, as if she was born for this position. It suited her very well, and it was the first time they saw her so confident.

When a maid came forward with a stable boy, Xueyue pushed their help aside and dismounted easily.

Snow Moon's soft hands brushed the horse's ragged mane. He leaned his head closer to her palms. "This is Black Moon," she said to the stable boy. "Please handle him gently and be very, very good to him. If he doesn't want to walk or be brushed, leave him alone. Don't grab his reins roughly or whip him."

The stable boy nodded immediately and took the reins that Xueyue handed to him. "Don't hurt him under any circumstances. Do you understand?" she asked.

The stable boy gave her a curt nod. "Of course, miss."

"Can you take me to the stables?"

He blinked at her question, then nodded quickly. He hadn't expected her to go from strong to weak in just a few seconds. "Right away, miss." He led her towards the stables, but never dared to walk in front of her.

Xueyue watched intently as the stable boy led Heiyue to a clean stable. The room was large, with enough space for Heiyue to lie down and rest. She watched the stable boy feed Heiyue and comb her hair. The stable boy was gentle and took good care of the horse, as if it was his life.

Xueyue heaved a sigh of relief and decided to walk towards the main house. A group of quiet maids and secret guards followed her quietly, but when Xueyue stopped at the door, her steps suddenly stopped.

"Oh, I almost forgot." She turned back to the stable boy. "Let him roam the open fields if he wants," she said, smiling.

The stable boy's eyes widened at her friendly smile, almost in awe for a moment, before Black Moon touched him roughly on the back, as if demanding an answer. "Oh, of course, miss."

Xueyue smiled brightly and turned her gaze to Heiyue, who snorted and stamped his foot. "See you later, little one," she said to him, even though he couldn't understand her. She looked back one last time before striding away.

When Xueyue walked into the main house, Li Chenyang had already arrived home and was talking to himself in the hallway. He didn't like losing to a blind horse with thin legs. He knew he shouldn't let his guard down.

The memory of Black Moon running towards the trade port flashed in his mind. Black Moon was so agile and swift that Li Chenyang saw only a smear of black.

Li Chenyang heard a slight commotion outside and a carriage arrived, and he thought it was Li Wenmin coming home. When he went out and saw a luxurious royal carriage, he was proven wrong.

When all the servants of the Li family came out, his mood was low. They stood in the aisle and the entrance, with their hands folded in front of them. When the carriage door opened, all the servants bowed and saluted.

A pretty royal maid walked to the door of the carriage, knelt on her knees, bowed her head, and acted as a footstool. A golden-pointed shoe stepped on the maid's back, and the other leg followed suit. Another maid stepped forward and helped the woman out of the carriage.

Seeing the noble concubine being so spoiled, Princess Lee tried not to force a smile. Times are progressing, and not many people think it is necessary to use people as stepping stones.

"Greetings, Concubine Gu Feiying!" The servants knelt on the ground, bowed deeply, and shouted slogans at the same time.

Li Chenyang cursed in a low voice. 'That fourth prince is really good at gossiping. He really cried to his mother! What a treasure.

When the Duchess came out, Li Chenyang hid behind the pillar and stood in front of the main door to greet the guests.

Duchess Li Qixing's smile was elegant and warm. As always, she was dressed to perfection in a beautiful forest green hanfu. Her hair was intricately entangled in a hairpin with dangling gems, as this is the latest fashion.

She had anticipated the arrival of Imperial Concubine Gu Feiying.

“Princess Gu, long time no see.” Out of respect, Duchess Li bent her legs and did a small curtsy, even though she didn’t have to. She was the emperor’s beloved sister, who had grown up under his watch. To him, she was more important than all his concubines.

Li Chenyang silently admired his mother’s unwavering spirit. His father was still dealing with the emperor in the palace. Li Chenyang was justly busy preparing for a possible war between the Wuyi Empire and the Hanjian Empire.

When Lord Li Chenyang was away, Lady Li Qixing was the head of the household and she did her job perfectly.

Without even glancing at the Duchess, Concubine Gu swept her eyes across the large, sophisticated mansion. It was a sight to behold, clearly one of the finest houses in the capital.

The garden was neatly manicured, not a petal was out of place. Her eyes sparkled with envy. This place really lived up to its expectations and price. The house was built by the best master craftsmen, analyzed by a Feng Shui master, and blessed by the highest monk of a famous temple located in a remote forest.

Concubine Gu was busy finding flaws in her home and had no time to greet the Duchess and her sister-in-law.

Duchess Li Qixing, who was familiar with women's temper, did not smile. Instead, she maintained her dignity and raised her chin.

With a voice as sweet as honey and eyes as bright as a deer, Gu Feiying said, "Oh, sorry, I forgot to say hello to you." She waved her fan gracefully and then giggled. "But then again, there is no need for any formalities. After all, we are sisters-in-law."

With unparalleled beauty, a voluptuous figure, abundant wealth, and such charming eyes, it is no wonder that the emperor would marry her.

Her beauty comes from being a pampered princess from another kingdom. She was very young and married to the emperor as soon as she got her period. The imperial concubine was a princess spoiled by her father since she was a child, with an arrogant personality and a bad temper. She wanted everything to go according to her wishes, and it almost always did. She is now the emperor's favorite concubine.

Duchess Li Qixing's face was still kind and gentle. She did not back down from the subtle insults against her.

Concubine Gu Feiying was satirizing the fact that the Duchess bowed when they were almost on the same level. All they had to do was have a pleasant exchange. She was deliberately embarrassing the distinguished Duchess.

But Duchess Li Qixing is already too familiar with this kind of woman. Her brother is the emperor, what is there to be afraid of? Will a man choose a blood-related sister or a bed warmer?

The answer is clear.

"Of course, Meimei[1]. How could I forget?" Duchess Li Qixing stepped forward, her smile even brighter and more false than before.

Concubine Gu's smile became nervous at this subtle probing, because she was younger than the Duchess, so she should show respect to her elders.

"Let's go, let's not stand outside. I know your body is very fragile. I'm afraid you will catch a cold, and I'm afraid my dear brother will worry." Duchess Li Qixing's words seemed kind and friendly to the naive servants, but the smart maids knew that these words were abusive to each other.

Dear brother… She clearly pointed out how much the emperor favored the Duchess, sometimes even more than his concubines.

The royal concubine chuckled and continued to fan herself. Her sleeves fell down, revealing her richly decorated wrists and hands filled with dazzling jewels. She was trying to mock the humble duchess who only wore special accessories when she came from the manor.

The servants tried not to stare at it but stared at it in awe, and several of them could not hide their emotions.

“Of course, hehe,[2] I haven’t even seen your house yet.” Gu Feiying whispered, her voice not trembling, her eyes flashing with bright hostility.

Duchess Li Qixing smiled and gently patted the woman's hand. "Come on, I'll show you around, and we can discuss your visit over tea."

Her eyes met a pair of eyes in the distance in front of the room. She could tell it was her son. She nodded, and Li Chenyang immediately understood the meaning: Li Xueyue must be hidden at all costs.