The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

"Your father probably didn't mean to embarrass Zuo Nian, so why don't you stop sulking?"

Madam Hua helped her daughter, who was lying on her back in bed sulking, and coaxed her: "I saw that you didn't eat much for dinner, so I heated up some for you. Please eat some!"

Hua Ye sat up without saying a word, picked up the delicacies beside the bed and started to eat them voraciously.

"Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch the food from you, really!" Mrs. Hua rubbed Hua Ye's hair lovingly and continued.

"Everyone can see the Crown Prince's feelings for you. Your father is afraid that if his proposal fails, he will ask for an imperial decree and force you to marry him. So he wants to arrange a marriage between you and Zuo Nian in advance to stop the Crown Prince from having any such thoughts."

"If he really wants to use force, a marriage certificate can't stop him." Hua Ye put down his bowl and chopsticks and spoke calmly.

"He is the crown prince in the eyes of the world. He can't ignore the customs and force you to marry him, and then be charged with marriage robbery. Don't worry, your father will prepare for the worst in advance."

Seeing that she had eaten almost all the food on the plate, Mrs. Hua nodded with satisfaction and gestured for Wu Dao to clean it up.

Wu Dao stood there in a daze, unable to move his legs. His mind was full of the news that Major General Zuo was going to get engaged to his young lady.

"Wudao, Wudao, quickly clean up the dishes and go back to your room to rest early!"

Wu Dao finally woke up at Mrs. Hua's urging words. His eyes were covered with a thin layer of crystal. He hurriedly packed up and retreated.

"I don't know what's wrong with this girl. She's been so restless lately and keeps making mistakes at work. I've never seen her like this before."

Mrs. Hua's words woke Hua Ye up from his dream. He suddenly sat up in bed, as if some images came to his mind.

"In his previous life, Zuo Nian seemed to have resigned from his official position and retired to the mountains ten years after my death, carrying his sword. This girl likes Zuo Nian? Why didn't I notice it before?"

She patted her forehead and continued to recall.

"Zuo Nian has been guarding my mausoleum for years, day after day, until his hair has turned gray and he lives like a walking corpse. Wu Dao has also been guarding my mausoleum for a long time, refusing to leave. I thought it was because of me, but also because of him..."

"Your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Rest early. We'll set off back to the capital in a few days."

Mrs. Hua looked at her daughter with a serious expression and didn't want to say much to her. She lifted her skirt and slowly walked out.

"This girl is still a bit arrogant. Some things are inconvenient to discuss with her. Let's leave it to the general to make all the plans!"

Hua Ye was so confused and dizzy for a moment, and so upset that she couldn't sleep, so she flew onto the roof and disappeared into the night.

When her figure appeared again, she was at a loss as she walked through the transparent and colorless barrier and leaned against the wooden cabinet. Her eyes were red and shedding silent tears for a long time.

After an unknown amount of time, a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"I loved the wrong person in my last life, so I have to steal their love in this life?"

"You came crying before me, what do you want from me?"

There were echoes in the air, but no one was in sight.

"It's okay, there are just some things I can't tell anyone! Master, please don't be offended."

Hua Ye wiped the tears from his face and stood up: "The war is over, Ye'er will return to the capital of Western Chu in a few days. If you come out of seclusion and want to find Ye'er, come and find me there!"

As he spoke, he flew out of the barrier...

"Father, I have a favor to ask of you."

Li Li, dressed in gorgeous clothes, knelt on one knee and saluted, making a request to His Majesty who was sitting beside the white jade chessboard.

"Why are you and Father so distant? Just say it..."

The emperor, who exuded royal majesty, narrowed his peach blossom eyes and glanced at the kneeling Crown Prince Li Li, and slowly placed the last chess piece, and the winner was immediately decided.

"Your son wishes to marry General Hua's daughter. Hua Ye is your son..."

"You can marry her, but how can the daughter of a military commander be the Crown Princess of Western Chu?"

The emperor spoke lightly, and lightly threw the remaining jade chess pieces in his hand into the transparent jade chess box.

"I will marry no one but her in this life. I may not sit on the throne of the Crown Prince, but she must not be missed."

"I absolutely cannot let her go again. Since I can't get her by soft means, I'll use hard means. I'll force her to stay by my side..."

Li Li knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times, his forehead was broken and bleeding.

"Ridiculous! You actually gave up your position as a favored son of heaven for a woman. Fine! Fine! You are truly my good son..."

The emperor covered his chest with one hand and pointed at Li Li with the other, looking extremely angry.

"Forget it, General Manager Yu will draft an edict: confer the title of Crown Princess on General Hua's daughter, and have the wedding take place on an auspicious day!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Li'er, it's late, please leave. Father is tired!"

The emperor was supported by Chief Steward Yu and sat on the dragon couch. After he changed his clothes, he fell asleep.

"Thank you, Father!"

Li Li took the imperial edict from Chief Steward Yu and happily left Chengqian Palace with the help of Chongming.