Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Li Xueyue's heart sank to the bottom. She clenched her fingers tightly, trying hard not to make them tremble. Did Qin Hou recognize her?

Li Xueyue looks no different from the little girl she used to be. Well, except that she's now dressed nicely and well-fed.

"Princess...you, you..." His voice trailed off, but a bright smile spread across his lips. "You truly match the rumors perfectly!"

Li Xueyue blinked in surprise. What?

The Marquis of Qin clasped his hands together, burst into laughter, revealing his teeth. The Crown Prince is truly a lucky fellow! He possesses so many stunning beauties, and everyone knows he's extremely possessive. No wonder.

The Crown Princess possesses a unique quality. Perhaps it's the striking contrast between her gentle demeanor and her sharp, clear eyes. It's difficult for people to discern her true intentions, let alone fathom her thoughts.

“Oh dear, I usually love recommending beauty products to all the noble ladies I meet, but Your Highness, you really don’t need anything!” he said cheerfully.

Qin Hou rubbed his hands together, a sly smile spreading across his face. He couldn't think of anything worthy of a peerless beauty like Ge Beining; it was as if he had met her all over again. His excitement was barely concealed, especially the greedy glint in his eyes.

“Your Highness, as you know, you haven’t been in this country for long, so you certainly don’t know me. I specialize in trade throughout the country. Whatever you want, my men travel all over the country and can bring it back for you.”

Li Xueyue didn't know whether to be surprised or disgusted that he didn't recognize her. How many children had he touched to have no recollection of her? What terrified her even more was that he was still alive, healthy, and living a comfortable life. She wanted him to experience a pain worse than death.

"I heard you come from Wuyishan, which is a beautiful place. I'm afraid you might miss some things from your hometown. If you would like to buy some things from Wuyishan and transport them to Hanjian, Your Highness, you should contact me."

Marquis Qin rubbed his hands together, eager to please her. She might not come from a wealthy family, but her husband was. Everyone knew the Crown Prince was one of the richest men in the country. He was incredibly wealthy and cold towards his wife; he would surely grant her every wish.

"Whether it's local snacks, exquisite jewelry, or the currently popular folding fans—anything you can think of, Your Highness!"

Li Xueyue was speechless for a moment. She had always known that they would meet one day. It was inevitable; her fate was now inextricably linked with Han Jian's. However, Li Xueyue hadn't expected that day to come so soon.

Sometimes, she would lean back in her chair, imagining all sorts of hurtful things she would do to him when she saw him again, all sorts of nasty things she would say. But now, standing before her, her mind went blank. She had so much to say to him that her head was filled with insults.

"Oh, but if you're interested in international trends, like those in Nanhui, I'd be happy to introduce them to you!" Qin Hou said excitedly.

Seeing the Crown Princess remain silent and stare blankly at him, he couldn't help but wonder if she was a little... stupid.

Marquis Qin immediately dismissed the idea. A foolish customer is a good customer. They'll believe what merchants say and buy, buy, buy, especially the wealthy! With a little coaxing, she might just be foolish enough to buy an entire kingdom!

"I..." Li Xueyue's voice gradually lowered as she tried to control her emotions. "Thank you for your kindness. Indeed, there are many things I would be interested in."

Li Xueyue finally selected a specific plan from the hundreds of ideas she had conceived. Although the plan was simple and easy to implement, it would require a great deal of patience to execute.

"Oh!" Qin Hou immediately perked up, his eyes gleaming with a glimmer of opportunity.

Although he was nearly sixty, he remained energetic and vibrant. How could he not? His work was easy and comfortable, and he was surrounded by a group of beautiful young maids; he lived an incredibly happy life!

"Your Highness, what is it?" he asked hurriedly, licking his lower lip at the thought of possibly overcharging her.

The Marquis of Qin had to restrain his greed to take advantage of the dull-witted woman. He suddenly remembered all the rumors about her intelligence.

Some say that the Crown Princess successfully avoided becoming a candidate thanks to her silver tongue, while others claim that the Emperor and Empress approved of her because of her wit.

The rumors were full of praise for her. Undoubtedly, people were afraid to spread malicious rumors about her. After all, no one knows what beast lurking in the shadows…

Li Xueyue glanced at the neglected Madam Ge Beining, who stood there quietly, witnessing the entire conversation. Madam Ge Beining's eyes narrowed intently, but when she realized someone was watching her, she quickly adjusted her expression.

“Perhaps, we can leave this for another time…” She finally met his gaze, her voice gradually lowering. “Let’s talk about it next time.”

Li Xueyue bit her tongue sharply. Just now, standing beside him, she had been so nervous she was stammering. Even now, her fingers were still trembling uncontrollably, like a fragile leaf hanging from a withered branch. In a few more minutes, she would be trembling with anxiety.

“Oh, of course, of course! Your Highness, please take your time. I will patiently await your letter,” Qin Hou said hastily. He stopped rubbing his hands, displeased with her attempt to stall for time.

A sense of satisfaction welled up in Li Xueyue's heart. She wanted to see him often looking sullen and dejected. No... she wanted to see him struggling in pain, begging for his life.

Of course, many people will be happy after he leaves. For example, the young women in his house, who are not much older than her, were all bought by him with money he obtained from impoverished families.

Li Xueyue wondered if he was still harassing little girls in the middle of the night. She shuddered with disgust. She wished she could chop off his hand immediately.

"Then see you next time," Li Xueyue finally said. If she wanted her plan to succeed, she had to carefully consider it.

For a split second, she almost blurted it out. And in front of everyone, no less. Li Xueyue silently berated herself for being so foolish.

"Leaving so soon, Princess?" Marquis Qin asked sullenly. He shrugged in disappointment, his brow furrowed. This was the first time he had frowned in front of the princess.

Normally, Li Xueyue enjoyed seeing her enemies suffer, such as Madam Ge Beining being neglected. But today, she was annoyed by it and suddenly wished that he would focus all his attention on Madam Ge Beining.

"Yes, I still have official business to attend to." Li Xueyue pursed her lips and took one last look.

Li Xueyue didn't give him a chance to respond before turning and leaving. Even so, she still longed to hear his voice immediately.

"I look forward to receiving your letter, Your Highness! Have a safe journey!"

Li Xueyue suppressed the urge to turn around and cut off his sticky tongue. His voice alone was enough to ignite her fury. If there was anything she wanted to destroy with her own hands, it was Qin Hou.