The Princess' Rebirth and Revenge

Li Yuan was shocked when she heard this. She turned her head and stared into Peng Ni's eyes. She understood Peng Ni's decision and the pain in his heart. She couldn't keep him because she knew that everyone had their own mission and choice. She could only silently wish him well and hope that he could find his own happiness in China.

"Pengni, I understand your choice." Li Yuan's voice was choked with sobs. "Go ahead and find your happiness. I will stick to my choice, no matter how difficult the road ahead is."

Peng Ni lowered his head, he couldn't face Li Yuan's eyes. He knew that his departure was a kind of hurt to Li Yuan, but he had no choice. He could only grit his teeth and whispered: "Yuan'er, I'm sorry. I can't go on with you. You have to take care of yourself and be happy." With that, he turned and left the cave, disappearing into the night.

Li Yuan was stunned, tears welling up in her eyes again. She knew that Peng Ni's departure meant that their fate had come to an end. She could not keep him, nor could she forget him. She could only silently wish him well, hoping that he could find his own happiness in China. And she would continue to move forward and find her own path.

A few days later, Li Yuan returned to Luoyang with the army. She was received and rewarded by the emperor for her outstanding military exploits. She stood in the palace hall, facing the majesty of the emperor and the attention of the ministers, but her heart was calm. She knew that she was no longer the dancing girl Li Wu who was at the mercy of others, but had become a meritorious minister.

The emperor looked at Li Yuan with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Li Yuan, you have made great contributions this time. I will reward you handsomely. What reward do you want?"

Li Yuan raised her head and gazed into the emperor's eyes. She knew what she wanted, but she understood her mission even more. "Your Majesty, I only want to bring honor to my family and serve my country. I have no other request." Her voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unyielding spirit.

The emperor was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect Li Yuan to be so ambitious. He nodded and praised: "Good! What an ambitious woman! I will make you the Lady Protector of the Nation and grant you a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land!"

Li Yuan thanked the emperor for the reward, but she felt indifferent. She knew that these rewards were just external things, and she cared more about her mission and choice. So she turned around and left the hall and returned to her mansion.

As night fell, the lights in Luoyang City were bright. Xuanliang Mansion was even more lively, and a grand banquet was being held. As the wife of the Protector of the Country, Li Yuan was naturally invited to participate. She walked into the banquet hall in gorgeous clothes.

The hall was full of guests, and there was constant laughter and joy. Li Yuan looked around and saw many familiar faces. She smiled and nodded to them, then walked to Xuanliang's side.

Xuanliang saw Li Yuan, and a trace of joy flashed in his eyes. He stood up and announced loudly: "Dear guests, today I want to introduce a hero to you. She is the Lady Protector of the Nation - Li Yuan!" As he said that, he took Li Yuan's hand and led her to the center of the hall.

The guests applauded and cheered, cheering for Li Yuan's heroic deeds. Li Yuan smiled and thanked them, but her heart was calm. She knew that this was just the beginning and her mission was not over yet.

At this moment, a familiar voice came: "Madam Huguo, congratulations! I toast you a glass!" Liu Lian'er walked in front of Li Yuan with a glass of wine. There was a hint of sarcasm and provocation in her eyes.

Li Yuan looked at Liu Lian'er, and her heart ached. She understood Liu Lian'er's hostility and jealousy towards her, and also understood why she became Madam Xuan. She used to be the dancing girl Li Wu who was bullied by Liu Lian'er, but now she is no longer the woman who is at the mercy of others. So, she took the wine glass with a smile: "Thank you Madam Xuan for the toast. I, Li Yuan, will continue to work hard to bring honor to my family and serve the country!" As she said that, she drank it all.

After the banquet was over and the lights were dimming, Li Yuan walked alone in the garden of Xuanliang Mansion. The night breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it also blew away some of the boredom in her heart. She looked at the bright moon, feeling mixed emotions. What path should she take in the future? How should she choose the relationship between her, Xuan Youyan and Li Jimian?

Just as she was deep in thought, the sound of footsteps interrupted her thoughts. She turned around and saw Hyun Woo-ryeon slowly approaching. Under the moonlight, his figure looked particularly slender.

"Yulian, why are you here?" Li Yuan asked softly, with a barely perceptible fluctuation in her tone.

Xuan Youyan smiled, that smile was warm and profound: "I heard that you drank a lot at the party, and I was worried that you were not feeling well, so I came to see you."

Li Yuan felt a warm current in her heart when she heard this. She knew that no matter how the situation changed, Hyun Woo-ryeon's concern for her remained unchanged. However, she also understood that their relationship was far from simple.

"Yu Lin, you and I both know that the situation is becoming increasingly complicated. Our positions are becoming increasingly clear." Li Yuan's voice was low and firm. She stared into Hyun Yu Lin's eyes, not wanting to miss any expression on his face.