Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Li Xueyue felt the intensity of the onlookers’ gazes, like a thousand needles piercing her skin. Worst of all, she knew that Bai Tianai and her family were watching. They had caught a glimpse of the cards she had.

Once again the Emperor gave her something that looked like a blessing on the surface, but was actually hell.

She had a vague suspicion that this had been a ploy all along—to get her to use the note. The Emperor could not take back his words, nor could he take back the prize. It would be disadvantageous to her to have it.

He was testing her again. The title of a third-rank princess seemed like a dream for most women, but she knew that from now on, her life would be full of hardships.

There will be more suitors than ever before, desperate to get the prince's title. There will also be more women posing as her friends. It's a double-edged sword, she is like that.

She could not remain safe in the Li family, but she would be cherished like the national flower, the peony. She could never leave Wuyi unless a greater power could guide her to leave.

However, Bai Tianai couldn't afford to offend such a person. Her status could bring prosperity to the Li family. Being able to obtain a title, even if it was a third-grade title, was a great honor for a young girl.

There are only two first-rank princesses in the country, and the Crown Princess is one of them. For women of her clan, the highest status is the second-rank princess, but this seems to be something out of reach.

If Emperor Wuyi was to give away two princesses and three other candidates, then Emperor Hanjian must do the same. An eye for an eye, until everyone is blind.

Li Xueyue took a deep breath through her nose.

The commander's control over her had obviously tightened. He was unwilling to let her go, but he had no right to keep her.

"please."

Her eyes widened briefly as she heard his whispered plea, so quiet she thought it was the wind playing tricks on her. She didn't understand his actions. She wouldn't allow him to overwhelm her.

"Let me go," she whispered, her lips barely moving. After a brief pause, he slowly did so.

Li Xueyue once again performed an elegant curtsey, which many people wanted to imitate, but no one could.

"Your Majesty, I cannot find words to express my gratitude for this priceless gift."

"Use your actions to describe it." The emperor snorted, stroking his shaved chin. He marveled at her perfect posture and thought it a shame that she was no longer a candidate. But she was more valuable to him up close than from a distance.

Li Xueyue understood what he meant. Her behavior was to remain loyal to him because he had just saved her from a desperate life. Refusing the candidate position put her in a terrible situation, and people would definitely drag her into the mud because of it. However, he saved her and gave the public something to chew on - a new third-rank princess.

"I hope you can make your family the happiest." The emperor finally mustered up the courage to look at his sister. He had once despised her, but comforted her that day.

Nothing could wipe away her reproachful gaze. Duchess Li Qixing was furious at his behavior and decision.

But as a duchess, she could do nothing but keep silent. The only problem was, she was more than just a duchess. She was his sister, the one he had watched grow up.

Duchess Lee Chil-sung was protected, loved, and adored, one of the few siblings to remain loyal to him throughout his life.

She was first a member of the royal family and then a member of the Li ethnic group.

The Duchess held more cards than his wildest dreams could have imagined. It all started with the Queen Mother.

"You've had a hard day, little girl. Or should I say, Princess Li Xueyue?" He laughed heartily, but his laugh was cold and nervous. "I hope you and your family had a great day."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Xueyue lowered her head. The emperor strode away, with the silent King Li Tao beside him.

Li Taojungong didn't have the fortitude to look Li Xueyue in the eye. After all, he almost ruined her life. Guilt almost devoured him alive, but he still walked past her with his head held high. What a small world they lived in...

When the emperor finally left, the Li family could finally breathe normally. Lord Li Chenyang nodded to his wife and walked behind the emperor. He maintained a positive expression, hiding his anger through a smile and fiery eyes.

Duchess Li Qixing rushed to her daughter and bumped into her.

"Oh, Sweet Pea," she breathed out, her fingers trembling as it enveloped the snowy moon.

"You performed very well today, and I am proud of you." She held Xueyue in her arms. She was afraid that Xueyue would disappear without a trace like Li Minghua.

Li Wenmin cleared his throat and stood protectively in front of his mother and sister. He shielded them from the prying eyes of the public.

Wen Jinkai politely stepped back to give the mother and daughter some space to talk. His cold eyes fell on those gossipers.

"What are you looking at?" Wen Jinkai's voice was mocking, but firm. Suddenly, everyone began to disperse.

"This won't happen again." Duchess Li Qixing took a step back until she was at a certain distance from Xueyue. "I'll react better next time."

“Mom, don’t worry, I’m fine.” Li Xueyue smiled sincerely. She was grateful for everything the Li family had done for her. She couldn’t understand blaming the outcome of the incident on the Duchess or the Duke.

"I have been silent for too long." Duchess Li Qixing gently stroked Xueyue's shoulder. "From now on, whether it is the emperor or not, I will not shut up. He was my brother before he became a ruler. Just like he was a son before he became a leader."

Li Xueyue nodded slowly, but she couldn't imagine what dramatic things would happen in the days to come.