The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

"Your Highness, long live the emperor!"

General Hua walked slowly into the door of the imperial study with heavy steps.

His expression was serious and solemn, as if he was carrying a heavy burden. As soon as he entered the room, he immediately knelt on his knees and performed a standard and solemn kneeling ceremony.

"Lord Hua, you know what I want to punish you for, so you're performing such a grand ceremony, right?"

His Majesty the Emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he saw General Hua's actions.

He originally just wanted to ask about the matter of Miss Hua, but he didn't expect that this always stubborn old general would kneel down on his own initiative.

His Majesty the Emperor smiled bitterly and shook his head, thinking: Could it be that this old guy already knew that his daughter had made a mistake, so he admitted it in advance?

However, what General Hua said next surprised His Majesty the Emperor.

"I really don't know where my daughter has gone. I haven't seen her since she entered the palace with me that day. I am extremely worried! My men have turned the entire capital upside down, but there is still no news..."

At this point, General Hua's sharp eyes were already covered with deep and shallow wrinkles, his eye sockets were filled with tears, and his voice began to tremble and gradually lost control.

Looking at the worried and grief-stricken old man in front of him, His Majesty the Emperor felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

He knew very well that General Hua loved his daughter very much, and now that his beloved daughter was missing, he must be suffering.

So, His Majesty the Emperor quickly stood up, helped General Hua to his feet, and comforted him, "My dear General Hua, please get up quickly! I have no intention of blaming you, I am just concerned about the safety of that girl Hua Ye."

"My good son, because of that little girl of yours, hasn't attended the morning court for over twenty days! Not only that, he's repeatedly claimed to be unwell and unable to attend court..."

As the emperor spoke, he shook his head helplessly.

The emperor personally stood up and helped General Hua up, then slowly walked back to his seat and sat upright on the dragon throne in the imperial study again.

He frowned and gently rubbed his temple with his right hand, looking very distressed. After a brief pause, the emperor continued.

"After interrogating the prince's attendants, I learned that it was your precious daughter, Hua Pengkun, who actually whipped my prince!"

His Majesty glanced at General Hua, who remained calm in the face of danger, with murderous eyes shining from between his fingers. With a plop, Hua knelt on the ground again.

"I admit I haven't taught you well enough. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me and revoke the imperial decree granting you marriage. My daughter is unworthy of your majesty, as she has no talent or virtue. I am willing to retire..."

"Your good daughter actually fled the East Palace overnight and has not been seen since then?"

Having said that, the emperor's tone became more severe, and his eyes became extremely sharp, staring straight at General Hua in front of him.

General Hua's face was solemn. Without hesitation, he kowtowed several times, and his forehead made a crisp sound when it hit the ground.

His voice was filled with fear and trembling as he continued, "I am truly ashamed. Hua Ye's life or death is still unknown, and it is difficult for me to report this to Your Majesty! I can only die as an apology. Please spare my only bloodline..."

Before he finished speaking, General Hua suddenly stood up, as if he had made up his mind to end his life.

He staggered towards the magnificent and exquisitely carved dragon pillar in the imperial study, with a flash of determination in his eyes.

Just as everyone was shocked, he was about to hit his head against the extremely hard dragon pillar to express his deep guilt.

"Wait a minute, my dear Hua!"

The emperor shouted loudly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

He knew very well that this loyal minister had a strong character, but he had to face this difficult situation.

The emperor took a deep breath and said slowly: "I heard that this matter was caused by the eunuchs in the Eastern Palace who did not know etiquette and dared to drug Hua Ye, forcing her to take such a cruel action..."

Although the emperor was unwilling to admit this dirty thing in his heart, he finally decided to tell General Hua the truth.

After all, truth cannot be hidden. If we want to calm down this storm, we must let the parties involved know the full picture of the matter.

Hearing this, General Hua's anger was instantly ignited. He was so angry that his whole body was shaking, veins in his hands were bulging, and thick blue veins appeared on his forehead, as if they would burst at any time.

At this moment, he could easily kill the enemy with just a stretch of his hand.

"Your Majesty is wise! How dare such a wicked slave commit such a despicable act? It is truly treasonous!"

General Hua's hair stood on end, and he roared in righteous indignation. He stared at the emperor with wide eyes, wishing he could immediately cut the eunuchs who had hurt Hua Ye into pieces.

The emperor frowned slightly and continued, "I have ordered the eunuch to be executed. His head will be hung high above the city gate as a warning to others. This way, we can clean up the atmosphere in the Eastern Palace and prevent our wise prince from being misled."