Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

"Empress, there's no need to waste time scolding the little girl." Emperor Fadong shook his head and sighed. "Let's continue discussing the important topic."

"Li Xueyue's life experience will no longer be discussed." A majestic voice sounded from the right side of the throne. Every pair of eyes turned to the queen mother who was holding her head high. Accompanying her was Duchess Li Qixing, who had one hand supported by the queen mother's elbow.

Fadongdi smiled. "Mom, we were just joking."

"Your joke is terrible." Queen Michun said expressionlessly. "Human life is not something to be joked about."

"Every life is precious." She glanced at Li Xueyue, feeling uncertain and hesitant. The girl's reckless and outrageous behavior would one day lead her to repeat the painful path that Li Minghua had taken.

"Let the girl go."

The corners of Queen Huiyun's mouth curled into a thin smile. She could only nod for the Queen Mother, who was as old as a tree but deeply rooted. She had an irreplaceable influence, an ideal ally, but also a terrible enemy.

Li Xueyue lowered her head to hide the flaws in her performance. She was not angry at the queen's reprimand, nor did she feel guilty for speaking inappropriately.

Commander Yu Zhen, who was closest to her, was the first to notice that she had been playing coy. She didn't even seem bothered. His lips twitched because he found her very amusing.

He wondered how many more faces she had. He had seen enough so far to be interested in what she said and did. She knew how to act properly, but not enough to survive on her own.

"If I don't take care of her, how can she prosper?" Fadongdi placed a gentle hand on his chest. "She is my precious 'niece'. As her uncle, I must take care of her."

"She has come this far on her own. I believe she can survive." The Queen Mother raised an eyebrow. "When did you become a caring uncle?"

Duchess Li Qixing tried not to laugh at her brother. Where was he when Li Minghua's body could not be found? Where was he when Li Minghua's family was in trouble? Where was he when Li Minghua was introduced to the royal family and torn apart by the royal family? Where was he when Li Minghua needed his protection in the palace?

He sits on the throne and plays with people's lives out of boredom. Everyone is a pawn in his cruel game, and he is a useless king who can only move one step at a time.

“I’ve always cared.”

"I'm sure you have." The Queen Mother's voice was strained with suspicion, examining her son. Sometimes she regretted having him on the throne, but he was her eldest son, and every mother wanted to see her eldest son succeed in life. Even if there was bloodshed along the way and after. Bloodlines of relatives, kinsmen, and maybe a granddaughter or two.

Fa Dongdi sighed. "Since my mother never takes back her orders," he turned to Li Xueyue, "I won't help you."

Help? Is this another hurtful word? Li Xueyue lowered her head and said, “I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me.”

Queen Huiyun sneered. This girl reminded her more and more of Li Minghua. She was originally a pitiful girl.

Li Taojun Gong frowned, his face full of worry. His eyes moved from her weak shoulders to her thin body. Small and easily broken. He believed that she was a girl who needed someone to lean on, and needed a strong person to protect her from the dangers of this world.

He had hoped that she could find such a person in Hanjian. A reliable person like a general or commander, accustomed to protecting the safety of the people. The reason why he sent her to Hanjian may be because of her influence on the Fourth Prince and Wen Jinkai, but there is also the factor that he is worried that something might happen to her.

Li Xueyue was like a woman he didn't want to think about anymore. A woman forced to marry a man ten years older than her as the only way to escape.

"Little girl, one day you will regret not accepting my proposal." Emperor Fadong's gaze lingered on Yu Zhen, who had been trying to remain invisible, staring at Li Xueyue. "But I am a generous person. In my court, apologies are always welcomed."

Just like the murder decree is welcomed? Li Xueyue bit her tongue. She had a lot of questions to ask, but she would leave them for next time. Her provocation to the Bai family had just begun.

Li Xueyue understood the emperor's words completely. If she wanted his help in the future, she would have to kneel down and beg at his feet. She had to become one of his chess pieces, seemingly leading her to victory, but in the end being disposed of by him.

Li Xueyue knelt down to him and waited for her forgiveness.

"This reminds the little girl that the princess originally lived in the palace." Emperor Fadong smiled in his heart. How could she refuse his request now?

Will she demand her position back and risk the benefits it brings? What will the public say about her? Nothing is more poisonous than the opinions of polite society. They will surely tear her to pieces and destroy what is left of her.

Li Xueyue sighed inwardly. When would she be able to get rid of this scheming man? Didn't he have better things to do than toy with her life? What had she done to deserve his unwanted attention?

"Of course, if the princess gets married, this rule doesn't apply."

"I thought your majesty would not give Li Xueyue any guidance unless she asked for it?" King Li Chenyang immediately sneered. "If your majesty goes back on his word, how will the people take you seriously?"

Emperor Fadong roared inwardly. Sometimes he wished he didn't have such a smart Prime Minister, who could see the flaws in every promise and solution. Flaws. That's all he saw. Never perfect. Someone who understood the separation of feelings and career, and didn't pursue momentary pastimes like the Emperor did.

"I just meant the rules."

King Li Chenyang smiled and said, "If you think of the rules for Li Xueyue, it means you want to be her lifeline again. I have no problem with that, but this prejudice will not pass. "It was not noticed today, Your Majesty. "

Lord Li Chenyang looked down at the ministers. He had not spoken a word since Li Xueyue entered the palace. "Everyone is looking at you, Your Majesty. Some might say this is favoritism."

The emperor retorted, "You know you are accusing me of favoring your own daughter? The people will think you influenced my decision. After all, you are my advisor."

"Your Majesty, when I give advice, I always have the good will of the country in mind." Lord Li Chenyang smiled cruelly. "Your Majesty, have I acted in my own interests?"

"You must do this to protect your family." Emperor Fadong roared.

"It is every man's duty to protect his family. Your Majesty, you have done the same. Does this mean that you, as a ruler, are acting in your own interests?"

A shadow of haste and displeasure passed over Fadongdi's face. Suddenly, this game was no longer fun for him. He temporarily lost interest. "Do you have the courage to talk to me now?"

Lord Li Chenyang bowed slowly and asked, "Your Majesty, have I ever embarrassed you by not addressing you during our conversation? As the prime minister, you gave me the responsibility to advise you, and I was just performing my duties according to your instructions."

Fadongdi's hand twitched and suddenly hit something. He brought a fox into his house. A wise and great companion, but a cunning and sly one.

"Fine," he frowned.

"We'll discuss this another day." Emperor Fadong waved his hand, "Li Xueyue, please forgive me."

Li Xueyue immediately stood up and saluted, slowly backing away, carefully so as not to turn her back to the emperor. Only when she reached a safe area did she rush out of the palace as if she was being chased by a demon. And she might as well have been chased, because as soon as she left, Wen Jinkai followed.