Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

The next morning finally arrived. Li Xueyue had a good sleep this time, but it wasn’t enough. She was still very tired and slept a little longer than usual. The herbal supplements she took before bed calmed her down a little, but the nightmares didn’t stop.

Li Xueyue sat up from her bed and sighed. She couldn't help but think of the time Yu Zhen broke into her room after she had a nightmare. That night, she slept the best because she knew he would keep her safe. She missed his warm hugs and comforting words so much.

Li Xueyue wanted to write him a letter, but she was afraid that it would be a burden to him. She didn't want to burden him with his thoughts about her. She would only be a distraction in his life. She bit her lower lip, hoping that she could do more. Would it be selfish for her to leave Han Jian?

A soft knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

Li Xueyue rubbed her tired eyes and knew who it was. "Come in," she said. The servant opened the door, and soon she was ready for the morning.

Li Xueyue dreaded the breakfast table. Eating with Minghua always made her lose her appetite.

"Miss, this is looser than usual," a servant said as she began to tighten the belt of her hanfu.

Li Xueyue frowned. She had lost weight. This was most likely caused by skipping meals and lack of desire to snack. She knew that the Li family, as always, tried their best to make her feel welcome. She didn't want their efforts to be in vain, but she really couldn't eat much recently.

After getting dressed, Li Xueyue walked towards the restaurant. She was surprised to see King Li Chenyang standing outside, seemingly waiting for her.

"Father," she called him, smiling. "Good morning."

King Li Chenyang paused and looked down at her. As usual, she was the best part of his morning. He smiled affectionately and handed her a stack of letters.

"You don't have to guess who this belongs to." said Lord Li Chenyang.

Li Xueyue's sleepy eyes lit up instantly when she saw them. She took the letter with both hands affectionately. Her lips twitched as she tried to suppress the smile that was about to burst out.

King Li Chenyang smiled when he saw her mood improve so quickly. Whether the twins like it or not, Yu Zhen has a positive influence on Xueyue.

"See after breakfast." Lord Li Chenyang ordered. "After that, I want you to consider one thing."

"What is it?" Li Xueyue looked up at him and asked. She put the letter in her pocket.

"Nothing," Li Chenyang said from behind them. He frowned at his father's ambush. "I thought we decided that I would tell her," he thought to himself.

Lord Li Chenyang looked at his son's reaction and laughed. Of course, he would have a sister complex. At least he raised his son.

"Let's talk about it another time." King Li Chenyang murmured.

Taking this as a cue, a eunuch pushed open the door. Duchess Wang Qixing was already sitting inside, talking to Minghua. Wenmin yawned as usual, but still paid close attention to what her sister said.

"Well, what about Wen Jinkai?" Duchess Wang Qixing suddenly asked. When everyone heard her words, they were stunned.

“I don’t think he knows you’re still alive. Are you going to meet him?” Duchess Wang Qixing added.

"No, he loves Xueyue, and I don't want to be the second choice." Li Minghua said.

"You have always been his first choice." Li Xueyue gritted her teeth. How many times does it take for Minghua to read this sentence out of her thick skull? Minghua can have Wen Jinkai, what does Xueyue care about?

Li Minghua was too lazy to turn around for Xueyue. She just took a sip of tea with her eyes fixed on the table. The least she could do was to remain silent.

"Xiaohua, Xueyue is talking to you," Li Wenmin pointed out. When Minghua ignored him and ignored him, he began to frown. What's the difficulty in getting along? Why can't everyone live in harmony and become a happy family?

Li Wenmin was in a bad mood and his shoulders began to slump. All he wanted was for them to get along. He couldn't take sides or force them to follow the rules. They were all his sisters and he cherished them.

Watching Minghua's silent temper, Li Xueyue resisted the urge to roll her eyes. She walked to her seat and sat down. The food was made by the same person, but it tasted bland in her mouth. She didn't want to eat anything, especially when facing Minghua, but she had no choice.

The small talk mainly revolved around Minghua and her next steps. Everyone kept trying to get Xueyue to join the conversation, but her response was flat, with only polite nods.

Li Xueyue didn't want to ruin the family atmosphere, but she still wanted to do her part. She didn't want to deliberately make them worry about whether she felt left out at home.

Finally, after a few bites, Xueyue knew she was full. "Excuse me," she said, standing up, surprising the people sitting around the table.

Li Chenyang looked down at her bowl with worry. She usually ate three portions, but she only ate the first one. And she only ate half of it.

"Xiaoyue, aren't you going to compete with me for the braised egg?" Li Wenmin asked in a deep voice. "Look, I also bought a new pair of chopsticks, with sharper ends, so it's easier for me to steal it from you."

Li Xueyue chuckled after hearing what he said. "I should have known you would act like a hooligan, but no, I'm not hungry, please enjoy yourself."

Li Xueyue bowed her head respectfully and left the restaurant. She sighed softly as she walked out the door. A second later, the door opened again. She looked back and was surprised to see Chen Yang looking frustrated.

"You've barely eaten anything," Li Chenyang grumbled. "You'll be too thin by this time."

“I’m full,” Li Xueyue said, but it was a lie. He knew it. Everyone in the corridor knew it.

Li Chenyang pursed his lips. He turned to a servant who had been accompanying Xueyue. "Prepare afternoon snacks and tea. Be sure to prepare all kinds of sweet and salty pastries. Bring more than usual."

"Yes, Second Young Master." The maid bowed deeply. She used the excuse of going to carry out her orders.

"Brother Chen...I'm fine, really-"

"I know you don't want us to worry about you, but you are our responsibility now. We will always care about you and your well-being, not because we have to, but because we want to. If anything happens and bothers you, tell us." Li Chenyang said.

Li Xueyue blinked. She couldn’t tell them anything. Her request was selfish. The only problem was that she didn’t want to have dinner with Minghua. How rude would it be if she suddenly wanted that woman to leave the table? Of course, people would think she was selfish.

"Before dinner, my father wanted to tell me something." Li Xueyue said. She decided to change the subject. "How was it before?"

Li Chenyang frowned slightly. "Xueyue." He said seriously. "I'm serious. What's bothering you recently? I can see that you've lost weight."

"It's just that I didn't get enough sleep," Li Xueyue said. That was half the truth, so technically it wasn't a lie, right? "But it's getting better. I slept longer than usual last night."

Although Li Chenyang was still troubled by his troubles, he wisely chose not to continue. He knew that she would open her heart if possible. "That's good. We can't let Yu Zhen see the panda as soon as he opens the door of the carriage."

"What?" Li Xueyue responded.

"Nothing." Li Chenyang said with a smile.

"Should I go to Hanjian?"

"We can discuss this once you've finished your snack. You should go back to your room. The food will most likely arrive soon. I'll check on you in the morning after I've discussed this with my father."

Li Xueyue wanted to ask more, but couldn't. He patted her cheek and walked away before she could ask him further. What did he mean by this? Was it just a distraction? Or was it the truth?

Li Xueyue felt her pocket, where the letters were still, and decided it was in her best interest to start responding as soon as possible.