The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

"Your Majesty!" General Hua led Hua Ye and stood respectfully in front of the table in the imperial study.

They first saluted the emperor in unison, then bowed their bodies and placed their hands on their chests in a bow.

"What's the matter, my dear?"

The emperor asked the question casually while rubbing his wrinkled brows.

From his annoyed and depressed expression, it can be seen that he does not seem to be in a very good mood at the moment.

"This old minister implores Your Majesty to revoke the marriage between my daughter and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

General Hua spoke calmly. Meanwhile, Hua Ye, standing beside him, quickly chimed in, "Your Majesty, please reconsider! I, your humble servant, implore you to revoke your order!"

After hearing this, the emperor was immediately furious and stood up from his seat.

He slammed the table several times and angrily said to the father and daughter, "How dare you! Is it possible that my son, the crown prince of a country, is not worthy of the daughter of a mere general like you?"

General Hua's face was as pale as paper, with cold sweat on his forehead. He held Hua Ye's arm tightly, as if he was afraid that he would lose something if he let go.

With a thud, the two men fell heavily to their knees in front of the table, their bodies trembling slightly, obviously extremely frightened.

General Hua replied tremblingly, "Your Majesty, it's not that I intend to decline. It's just that the palace's red tape is so numerous, and my daughter is so stubborn and unruly. I'm worried she won't be able to endure these restrictions, let alone be qualified to be the Crown Princess."

After saying that, Hua Ye kowtowed quickly, and his forehead made a crisp sound when it hit the ground, appearing extremely pious.

She continued, "Furthermore, I am truly vulgar and reckless. I only enjoy brandishing swords and spears, and have no understanding of etiquette or manners. With such behavior, how can I be worthy of the honor of being the Crown Princess? Your Majesty, please revoke your order!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hua Ye kowtowed several times in a row, as if he wanted to express his firm attitude and sincerity in this way.

However, His Majesty did not get angry at this request. Instead, he smiled strangely. He shook his head slightly and spoke sarcastically.

"The position of Crown Princess is a throne that many civil and military officials are vying for. They are eager to send their daughters to the Crown Prince in the hope of achieving great success."

The emperor paused, rubbed his temple and continued.

"But my good-for-nothing son chose your daughter. Why, when it comes to you, my dear, you're trying to make excuses?"

"It is truly difficult to meet your Majesty's expectations. My daughter has already found someone else. Thank you for your kindness."

Hua Ye straightened his back, knelt on the ground, and spoke calmly.

"This is absurd! This is outrageous! My order has already been issued, how can you go back on it like this? Chief Steward Yu, immediately notify the Chengtian Division and select an auspicious date so that the Crown Prince can complete the wedding as soon as possible!"

Hearing His Majesty's stern and firm order, General Hua felt as if struck by lightning, and his body instantly collapsed to the ground.

He knew that things were irreversible and that everything was a foregone conclusion. No matter how hard he tried, it would be useless.

"Everyone, please leave! I'm a little tired!"

The emperor waved his arms, a hint of fatigue in his tone. General Hua and Hua Ye were then escorted out of the imperial study by the commander of the Imperial Guard.

"Please come in, General Hua!"

When Hua Ye helped General Hua cross the threshold of the imperial study, she suddenly smelled a unique scent of incense. The fragrance was faint, but lingering.

Hua Ye had just struggled to support his elderly, frail and disabled father as he slowly walked out of the palace gate.

At a glance, he caught sight of Li Li standing in front of the extremely gorgeous carriage parked outside the palace gate.

Li Li was wearing a long robe carefully embroidered with dragon patterns and gold threads. His sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he was holding an exquisite Qingfeng Liangyue fan in his hand.

He stood gracefully in the bright sunshine, his stunningly beautiful face shining with dazzling light, which made people fall in love with him.

However, when Hua Ye saw the half-smile and complacent expression on Li Li's face, he felt a strong sense of displeasure in his heart.

Hua Ye carefully helped his father, whose legs were weak, onto the carriage. At the same time, General Hua had already noticed the noble and reserved figure of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

"Dad, you go back first. I'll be back soon!" Hua Ye warned worriedly.

"My child, you must remember not to act impulsively!"

General Hua warned his daughter earnestly.

Hua Ye nodded heavily, then turned and walked towards His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was waiting for him not far away.