The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

Seeing Hua Fu's carriage gradually disappear from sight, Hua Ye's face became gloomy. She slowly turned around and walked straight towards Prince Li Li who was standing beside her.

"You finally got what you wished for, Your Highness!" Hua Ye said coldly, with a hint of sarcasm and dissatisfaction in his tone.

Li Li smiled slightly, but that smile seemed a little complicated. He clenched the folding fan in his hand, folded it up, and put it behind his back.

Then he responded softly: "Really? It's a pity that you are not willing to do so. It's a pity..."

There was an indescribable sense of pride in his voice, but at the same time it was also mixed with a hint of loss.

This contradictory emotion is conveyed through his words, which makes people curious.

After hearing this, Hua Ye frowned and retorted, "Don't you just like forcing others to do things? If that's the case, why bother pretending to be guilty in front of others?"

Her words were sharp and direct, as if trying to pierce through Li Li's superficial disguise.

The atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became tense, as if a fierce confrontation was about to break out.

"I wish to be with you forever, is that okay? Couldn't you please curb your dislike for me a little?"

Li Li's peach blossom eyes, which were originally as gentle as spring water, were now filled with pleading and inexplicable deep love. The humility in his words made people feel pity and sigh.

However, faced with such an affectionate confession from the person in front of him, Hua Ye just raised his head with an expression of disbelief, staring straight at the other person's stunningly beautiful and dreamy face, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

She responded sarcastically, "Does Your Highness think I will believe your absurd nonsense?"

After saying that, she did not forget to roll her eyes fiercely, and then continued to question.

"I didn't see Lord Zuo Nian in the court today. I guess this is also thanks to His Highness, right?"

"Hua Ye, you are now my Crown Princess. How can you be so ignorant of etiquette as to call a man by his name?"

When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince heard the word "Zuo Nian", his face instantly became extremely gloomy, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

He continued calmly, "Major General Zuo didn't attend the morning court. That was the decision made by Commandant Zuo. What does this have to do with me?"

However, Hua Ye showed no fear. She took a step forward, and the distance between her and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was only ten centimeters.

She held her head high and chest out, her almond-shaped eyes slightly raised, full of provocation.

"As long as I'm not married, I'll still be the free Hua Ye!"

Her voice was clear and firm, as if she was declaring her independent personality to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Then, she looked directly into the eyes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince without flinching and continued, "My mouth is on my body. I can call others whatever I want. Even if I marry you in the future, I will always be me—Hua Ye!"

Her words revealed a stubbornness and confidence that could not be restrained.

"After marriage, I will not restrict you in any way, you can rest assured, but..."

There was a subtle glint in his eyes, as if he was hiding some unspoken words.

"Just treat me the same way you always did!"

He wanted to say something but stopped himself. All the words he wanted to say turned into the voice of his heart. He could only stare blankly at the woman in front of him who made his heart beat fast.

"I can trust you, sir!"

Hua Ye cursed inwardly, but his heart was full of distrust towards Li Li.

However, facing his fiery gaze, she chose to escape, unwilling to get entangled with him any further.

"Okay, okay... I hope Your Highness will stick to your words. I'm afraid that if I turn the Eastern Palace upside down, you'll abandon me..."

As Hua Ye spoke, he turned around and tried to escape from this embarrassing situation.

But the moment she turned around, Li Li made a quick move and grabbed her wrist like lightning. His strength was as great as that of a ferocious buffalo. No matter how she struggled, she could not escape the restraints.

Li Li took advantage of the situation and pulled her into his arms, holding the back of her head firmly with one hand and her slender waist tightly with the other hand, holding her tightly.

At this moment, their bodies were pressed tightly together, and they could feel each other's rapid breathing and intense heartbeat.

Li Li had already caught a glimpse of Zuo Nian's tall figure galloping towards them in the distance, and he deliberately arranged this intimate scene for him to watch.

As expected, Zuo Nian hurriedly stopped running, his eyes bloodshot and he was afraid to move forward. He was knocked unconscious by a knife-wielding hand from the guard chasing him, and was dragged into an alley on the side without making a sound.