Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Those painful memories surged back into her mind, assaulting Li Xueyue as fiercely as a sharp sword piercing her flesh. She felt her palms sweating and her eyes welling up with tears.

Li Xueyue's heart froze for a moment in fear, then began to pound violently, like the drumbeats of a ritual. Her feet felt rooted to the spot, as if they were nailed to the wooden floor, on the verge of collapse, and tears streamed down her face.

Li Xueyue never imagined that her worst nightmare would come true. He approached step by step, his body filthy. In her eyes, he wasn't human at all. He was like a monster of the night, enormous and terrifying, merely a shadow lurking in the forest.

She didn't realize her hands were trembling until she clutched her stomach in terror. She felt like bugs were crawling on her skin, giving her goosebumps.

"Oh my god..." she sighed softly, thinking that this must be a nightmare she was having.

Li Xueyue's legs could barely support her weight. Then, one thing happened after another, and she blinked several times. One second her gaze was on the monster, the next it was on the ceiling.

A gasp of alarm rang out, and the maids quickly surrounded her. What had happened?

"Your Highness, are you alright?!" Xiao Hua asked anxiously, her gentle face coming into view. She knelt on the ground, carefully supporting the Crown Princess to prevent her head from hitting the ground.

Xiao Hua could hardly believe her eyes. The Crown Princess had been standing as straight as a tree, but the next second, she fell backward.

No one expected this to happen. It was a miracle that they caught her in time and prevented her head from hitting the ground.

"Yes, yes, I'm fine. I'm just a little dizzy because I forgot to eat lunch," Li Xueyue lied. With Xiao Hua's help, she stood up.

When the Crown Princess stood up again, Xiao Hua's hand trembled slightly. Her gaze darted back and forth between Madam Ge Beining and the mysterious man who approached her. Both of them wore expressions of fear.

Xiao Hua hated them for witnessing the Crown Princess in such a sorry state. The Crown Princess could have returned in triumph, but now she was caught in a dilemma.

“Oh dear,” said Lady Ge Beining with concern, “Is the Crown Prince starving you? I didn’t know he liked women who were as thin as sticks.”

Li Xueyue's lips twitched. Before she could calm herself down, Madam Ge Beining had already begun the second round of the battle.

If this were Li Xueyue a few months ago, she might have acted like an insecure little girl, readily believing Madam Ge Beining's words. But Li Xueyue knew perfectly well what was going on.

“It seems your source is lying,” Li Xueyue said, her voice trembling. She turned around, trying her best not to think about the repulsive man behind her.

"The Crown Prince likes to grab some meat..." Li Xueyue looked Ge Beining's wife up and down, pretending to hold back her laughter, covering her mouth with her hand, and then she couldn't help but chuckle.

Lady Ge Beining's arrogant smile vanished almost entirely. How dare the Crown Princess be so audacious! Everyone knew Lady Ge Beining was the most beautiful woman in the palace, if not the most beautiful in all of Han Jian, then certainly the most beautiful!

In terms of figure, her beauty is unmatched; her curves, both front and back, are simply perfect. Her slender waist further accentuates her graceful figure.

What exactly is the Crown Princess laughing about?

"Please forgive me," Li Xueyue said with a smile. "When I looked at you, a funny joke suddenly came to mind. But believe me, this joke has nothing to do with you."

Madam Ge Beining struggled to suppress her anger, her smile even brighter than before, as she turned her gaze to the man approaching them. The poor fellow, unsure of who to look at first, his eyes darted nervously back and forth between them.

“Lord Qin,” said Madam Ge Beining expressionlessly, “it is a pleasure to see you again.”

Li Xueyue's confidence nearly collapsed. Just like that, he was no longer an earl, but a marquis. This was a significant promotion in official rank, as the title of marquis was only one step away from that of a duke.

Li Xueyue couldn't help but wonder if all the prominent nobles in Hanjian City were despicable and irritable people, like that annoying Duke Han.

"Yes, Madam Ge, I am always overjoyed to see you," said Marquis Qin happily. His smile was radiant, and he was utterly thrilled, hardly believing his good fortune. Before him stood two stunning beauties; he was momentarily at a loss as to which one to admire first.

"Ah, old lady, please forgive me!" Qin Hou suddenly said. He was so captivated by Madam Ge's ethereal and beautiful appearance that he forgot there were other people present.

Marquis Qin clasped his hands together and gave the Crown Princess a solemn bow.

He couldn't see her full face, but even from her profile, he could tell she was beautiful. This crown princess truly lived up to her reputation, possessing a stunning yet understated beauty.

"May Heaven bless you, Crown Princess," Qin Hou said sweetly. His words sounded so natural and fluent, as if they were a heartfelt compliment. After all, he was always a man of eloquence.

Li Xueyue suppressed a shiver, a wave of disgust washing over her. Just hearing his voice was enough to bring tears to her eyes again. She tried hard not to remember, tried hard not to admit it. The root of her nightmares, her trembling screams, was all his doing.

However, she forced herself to turn around and greet him. After all, he was a marquis, and quite influential in the court.

"Who exactly are you?" Li Xueyue asked. She was incredibly proud that she hadn't stuttered. Her voice was almost choked with emotion, but she focused her mind, regulated her breathing, and suppressed her nervousness.

Marquis Qin was amused by her icy words. Indeed, she was stunningly beautiful… He enjoyed the challenge. How to make a woman as cold as ice be gentle with him was an art. After all, this tactic had worked on that cold empress.

"I don't think we've ever met before..." Qin Hou's voice trailed off as she finally turned around, revealing her entire face.

His eyes widened instantly.

Li Xueyue's heart sank suddenly.

She had never felt such an urge to curse in her entire life. Seeing him up close again sent a wave of nausea through Li Xueyue. She almost felt the taste of her breakfast again. She had no choice but to hold her breath and forcefully suppress the urge to vomit.

But that's not the most pressing problem right now. He recognized her, didn't he?!

What overwhelmed her fear was a sudden surge of anger. He was giving her an innocent smile, as if he weren't a monster who preyed on children. He stood there, dressed in clothes far more splendid than he had decades ago.

She suffered from insomnia and nightmares, while he slept soundly. Just look at his clear, bright eyes, without a single puff or dark circle… and she understood. His life was perfect. Even though he had ruined so many people.

"My goodness, Princess..." Marquis Qin sighed in surprise. How was he supposed to woo the Crown Princess?