Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

As the leaves were blown away by the wind, the fragile branches were covered with snow, and then the first flower bloomed, and this cycle repeated itself over and over again, and two years passed effortlessly.

Xueyue returned to the manor tall and proud, riding her well-trained mount Black Moon. As the trees outside the window matured, she matured too. Under the careful care and teaching of the Li family, she became an ethereal beauty. A lonely flower, hidden deep in the manor, blooming only for those who are worthy.

When she let go of Black Moon, the stable boy immediately stepped forward and bowed gently. "Welcome home, young lady."

Xueyue gently patted the combed mane of her delicate horse. As she had predicted, the two years they had spent together were enough to establish a loyal bond.

Like Xueyue, Black Moon has also matured. He is a proud stallion, born for stealth and speed. No one in the entire imperial capital can outrun him. Of course... it's just because he hasn't met an opponent. The other black stallion belongs to a mysterious commander, and the commander's name has been remembered by Xueyue.

"As usual, please take good care of Black Moon, but please feed him a little more than usual, we've been running for a long time today." She said, stroking the horse's majestic black fur, a darker color than that of Midnight.

When Black Moon stamped his feet in protest and approached Snow Moon, she chuckled and promised, "I'll be back tomorrow."

Black Moon snorted in protest. "What a spoiled horse you are," she said to herself. "Perhaps I will bring a little something to see you tonight."

Hei Yue gently pushed her to show her agreement.

Xueyue gave a final pat and nodded to the stable boy who led the horse into the stable. She wandered in the hall, humming a melody to break the silence. Lately, the twins have been busy outside the house.

After completing his studies and passing all the exams with flying colors, Li Chenyang began accompanying Lord Li Chenyang to the imperial court. He was being trained to become prime minister, a position many palace officials believed he was well suited for.

Like his father, Li Chenyang is also a master at wearing a mask of false kindness. He is as friendly as a cunning fox, waiting for the right time to pounce.

As expected, Li Wenmin took a different path from his brother. Better at swords than books, better at martial arts than equipment, he was born for the battlefield. He spent most of his time in the army and was always promoted.

Men are always away from home due to their duties and work.

Duchess Li Qixing felt lonely due to the decrease of her sons, but her melancholy was forgotten every time she was accompanied by Xueyue.

The servants were always amazed at their love, just like a real mother and daughter. Perhaps because Xueyue had been with the Li family, the girl's appearance seemed to have evolved more and more like the Duke. It was said that the Li family's genes were always strong, so strong that they were easy to tell apart. The similarity was strange, but no one dared to spread rumors.

When Xueyue entered her room, the maids followed her into her room and began to tidy up her appearance.

She always found it strange that they wouldn't talk to her even when she tried to strike up a conversation. After two years of trying, she finally figured out that they weren't supposed to talk to her.

The crisp knock on the door echoed throughout the room...

"Come in," Xueyue said, and the maids began to untie her hair and simple clothes.

A middle-aged maid, dressed more magnificently than the others, entered the room and bowed.

Xueyue recognized her at a glance as the head maid who personally served the Duchess.

"Miss, the lady asks you to come to her garden." When she looked up, she was very satisfied with the efficiency of the maids.

Xueyue's hair had been pulled up into an elegant bun, with a silver hairpin hanging beautifully from it. Her fitted gown was replaced with a light-colored Hanfu dress, perfect for spring. With every gust of wind, the soft layers of the Hanfu dress would take on a different color.

"Okay, let's go there right away." She walked towards the Chrysanthemum Tower, where Duchess Li often tended to the flowers in the garden.

"Princess Li." Xueyue saw the beautiful woman looking out of the pavilion, looking down at the pond, and greeted her with a smile.

"My dear, you are here." Duchess Li Qixing stood up with a gentle smile on her lips.

"I'm sorry I couldn't accompany you this morning. I was riding with Heiyue. He was very short of money these days." Xueyue walked into the pavilion that perfectly shielded her from the sun.

Princess Lee grabbed Seol-wol's hand and asked her to sit down. "That's totally fine with me." She glanced at the colorful hydrangeas blooming near the pavilion. "I've been busy tending to the flowers all morning. They need to be pruned and trimmed."

She pointed to the cake plate in front of her. "I've asked the chef to make your favorite rice cake. Please try it." Duchess Li Qixing said happily.

She loved watching Xueyue eat the most. It was as if this young woman didn’t have a care in the world. People might think this was unruly, but the Duchess loved a woman who didn’t eat a delicious meal and declared herself full.

Watching Xueyue pick up one piece, then two pieces, and soon the whole plate was eaten up, Duchess Li Qixing smiled.

She began to become as greedy as Wenmin.

It seems that Li Wenmin's gluttonous behavior has also infected her.

"I'm glad you like it. I'll ask the chef to prepare it right away." Duchess Li Qixing said affectionately.

"No, it's okay, don't tell the chef, I like your cakes better." Xueyue wiped her mouth with her handkerchief embarrassedly. She didn't want to wolf down the food, but she was really hungry after riding for a day.

Duchess Li Qixing only felt a warmth in her chest. "Then I will definitely prepare a delicious dessert after dinner tonight."

Xueyue nodded happily, her eyes fell on the purple envelope on the table again. Her eyes stayed on the royal wax seal.

Noticing her curious look, Duchess Li Qixing also smiled. "This is a summer tournament for the children of the nobility. It's a great opportunity to showcase the talented young people of your generation."

Every two years, the Summer Feast takes place. It is usually held in a specific city, this time in Herchen, because the mating season has just passed and the forest is full of prey. Another added bonus is the open space on the outskirts of this bustling city.

What's more, Hechen has a good harvest of crops all year round, which is very suitable for entertaining guests.

“Xueyue, you are very good at archery, horse riding, and swordsmanship. If you are interested in participating, I don’t mind taking you.” Duchess Li Qixing wanted to show Xueyue to the world.

The Duchess was amused that Xueyue was so gifted in sports and useful to the army. She was better at riding than dancing, better at archery than art, and better at sword fighting than embroidery. She was really a strange child.

"Hmm..." Xueyue weighed her options.

Summer banquets are not only a place to show off one’s skills, but also a great place to find a suitable wife or husband.

Many young women would enter competitions to showcase their talents in the hopes of catching the attention of aristocratic families, or even the royal family.

It was no secret that princes from other kingdoms and empires would be in attendance, and many of them were without fiancées.

Rumor has it that the second and third princes of Wuyi will also be present.

"Will Chenyang and Wenmin participate in the competition?" Xueyue asked.

Princess Lee nodded. "Yes, they have been competing for a while." Her eyes flashed with fond memories of the twins, but happiness came and went quickly.

Li Minghua once participated in… It has been two years since the death of her eldest daughter, but time does take its toll on wounds.

The Duchess slowly moved through the grief stage and toward the acceptance stage.

"Then I'd love to attend the summer party." Xueyue smiled, happy that the twins could come along. She didn't want to go alone and become a burden to the family - although she had never been a burden to anyone.

Duchess Li Qixing clapped her hands happily. "Great, I'll order you a new set of clothes and hairpins! So exciting!"

Xueyue smiled excitedly and listened patiently to the Duchess chattering about the banquet.