The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Today is the Lantern Festival in the Eastern Kingdom. Even young ladies who stay indoors all day will come out to release lanterns. As the name suggests, the Lantern Festival involves releasing lanterns into the sky so that the gods can see the wishes written on them. It's somewhat similar to Kongming lanterns today, but much more elaborate.

Some people released lanterns to pray for marriage, some for a bountiful harvest, and some for peace. I wonder if the gods in heaven can see all of them releasing lanterns at the same time. So today, the streets and roads are packed with people; it's truly a sea of ​​people. On the streets, you can see all sorts of things: vendors constantly hawking their wares, young men waving fans, and elegant ladies from noble families wearing veils.

"Make way, make way! This is the sedan chair of the Protector General's daughter. Anyone who dares to block it is asking for trouble!"

Just as everyone was busy with their own things, a sharp voice drifted into their ears, and the road immediately parted to make way for it, while various discussions arose.

"This is the sedan chair of the young lady from the General of the Nation's Mansion. Everyone, please make way, or you'll get into trouble," an older man kindly reminded everyone.

"Yes, yes, I heard that Wu Lao Er's son was beaten up a couple of days ago for talking back to this general's daughter, and now he doesn't even recognize his own mother. It's so tragic!" another old woman chimed in.

"I've heard about it too, I've also heard..." The crowd continued to discuss.

Several teenagers standing in the crowd also heard the discussion. One of them joked, "I never thought that the future Second Prince's wife would be such a domineering woman. Second Brother is going to have a hard time in the future." The one who spoke was none other than Dongfang Jinxuan, the fourth son of the current emperor.

Dongfang Jinlin snorted coldly and turned away. Several other handsome young men followed suit.

After leaving, the boy went to the riverbank to admire the lantern display. The official lantern-lighting time was Hai Shi, which is now 9 to 11 pm. At this time, the sky was gradually getting dark, and the twinkling lights in the sky were very beautiful. There was still an hour before the lantern-lighting time, but the riverbank was already crowded with people, all wanting to stand in a good spot, hoping to bring themselves good luck.

Unexpectedly, just as everyone was standing by the river preparing to release the lanterns, the shrill voice from the street rang out again: "This is the place our young lady has her eye on, all of you get out of the way." Upon hearing this voice, everyone immediately scattered as if they had seen a death warrant.

Prince Chen, who was some distance away, could no longer bear it. He flew over to the sedan chair and said coldly, "Miss General, you have quite the airs!"

Li Muxia had never been mocked like this before. Before the servants could speak, she couldn't help but shout angrily, "Who dares to be so presumptuous in front of me?" Her voice was arrogant but very pleasant to hear.

The surrounding people were worried for the handsome young man who dared to stop the general's daughter's sedan chair when they heard his arrogant tone. However, the extraordinary young men did not care about this presumptuous remark, because they were all waiting to see a good show, a good show of Prince Chen disciplining his fiancée. But to be honest, they were also very much looking forward to seeing what the owner of this beautiful voice looked like, and whether he was as beautiful as his voice.

When the young lady stood before them, the boys were stunned, their mouths agape in disbelief. A maid lifted the sedan chair curtain, and a chubby little hand reached out to Cui'er, who was standing nearby. Then, with great difficulty, a plump woman stepped down from the chair—a heavily made-up plump woman at that. Prince Chen was clearly startled and involuntarily took a step back. The Fourth Prince was the first to react, laughing loudly, "Hahaha, it seems the rumors are true! General Li really dotes on her. She's grown up so much! It's such a shame Third Brother didn't come. It's just a pity about that beautiful voice!" He then shook his head regretfully.

At this moment, when our young lady saw the handsome appearance of Prince Chen opposite her, her eyes immediately turned into hearts, and she stared at Prince Chen with a lovestruck expression, as if the whole world consisted only of her and Prince Chen.

Prince Chen was utterly disgusted by her infatuated expression and didn't want to see that chubby, lovesick face for even a second longer. He said with disdain, "Miss General is truly something else, quite the ability. Humph~" With that, he turned and left, the other young men following suit with a hint of amusement. The surrounding crowd of onlookers quickly dispersed from the scene to avoid getting involved.

Just then, Hong'er, the maid who had gone out to buy lanterns for Li Muxia, ran back. She saw the young men leaving and wondered what was wrong with the Second Prince. He seemed unhappy.

Meanwhile, Li Muxia was still infatuated, standing there blankly looking in the direction where Prince Chen had left.

Hong'er approached Li Muxia and held up the lantern, saying, "Miss, I've bought the lantern." But after waiting for a long time without a response, she looked up and called out a few more times, "Miss, Miss, Miss~." Only then did Li Muxia react, glance at Hong'er, wave her hand to let her go, and continue looking in the direction where Prince Chen had disappeared.

With a slightly ethereal voice, she asked Cui'er, "Cui'er, is my birthday in two months?"

Cui'er didn't know why Li Muxia suddenly asked this, so she honestly replied, "Yes, Miss, it will be your fifteenth birthday in two months and seven days."

Li Muxia was overjoyed upon hearing this. She forgot about setting off the lanterns and immediately ordered the sedan chair bearers to return home. Once there, she rushed straight to the study, barging in without knocking. This startled General Li and his uncle, who were discussing matters. The generals angrily said to Li Muxia, "Muxia, how can you be so rude? Luckily, it's only family here, otherwise people would laugh at us." General Li, Li Muxia's uncle and the current Grand General who had quelled the rebellion, sat below and chuckled, "Muxia's temperament is incurable. It's all because you spoil her too much, Father."

"Hey, Mu Xia, what's the matter that's causing you such a rush this time?" the old general asked Li Mu Xia kindly.

"Grandpa, I want to ask you something. Am I engaged to the current Prince Chen?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

Hearing the old general's affirmation, Li Muxia felt even happier, and her face flushed with shyness.

When General Li saw Li Muxia's appearance, he immediately understood and said to the old general, "It seems that our little Muxia wants to get married!" After saying that, he looked at Li Muxia with a kind smile.

After listening, the old general understood and said to Li Muxia, "Muxia, is what your second uncle said true?"

Upon hearing the old general's words, Li Muxia immediately said shyly, "Grandpa, Muxia is now 14 years old, and it's time for her to get married. Grandpa, could you please remind the Emperor about it?" As she spoke, she walked to the old general's side and pulled on his arm, acting coquettishly.

The old general doted on Li Muxia the most. Seeing his beloved granddaughter acting coquettishly towards him, and considering it wasn't a big deal—just a small matter he could handle—he agreed to mention Muxia's marriage to the emperor when he went to court the next day.