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

While He Hua was sizing up Li Muxia, Li Muxia was also sizing up He Hua.

Although He Hua's appearance wasn't stunningly beautiful, it was still considered above average. However, the fleeting glint of malice in her eyes made Li Muxia more wary of her, and at the same time, she was considering whether she could use this person to get out of her predicament.

He Hua looked at Li Muxia and said coldly, "You are the courtesan that Brother Huaiyuan brought back. You are indeed quite beautiful. You don't even bow to me, the princess. You are indeed a woman of the night. You don't know any manners at all. I don't know what Brother Huaiyuan saw in you."

Hearing He Hua's words, Tao Yao felt a deep sense of inferiority. At the same time, she secretly vowed that one day she would trample all those who looked down on her under her feet.

Hearing He Hua's blunt words, Li Muxia's impression of her worsened; she was just an arrogant and spoiled young lady.

However, thinking of her own plan, she still bowed slightly and said, "This humble woman greets the Princess."

Li Muxia did not correct Princess Hehua for mistaking her for Taoyao.

He Hua looked at Li Muxia, but what she was thinking was: So what if she's good-looking? She still has to bow down to this princess.

Seeing He Hua staring at her, Li Muxia said, "Since the princess is here, why don't you come in and have a cup of tea?"

He Hua was wondering how to get in when she heard Li Muxia's invitation. She said, "Since you have sincerely invited me, this princess will condescend to come in and have a seat."

After saying that, she glanced at the two guards at the gate: "I was invited in by Tao Yao, so you don't need to stop me anymore."

The two guards looked at each other, and one of them said to Li Muxia, "Miss Xia, our Prince Feng has ordered that no one is allowed to enter Liuli Courtyard. Please forgive us."

Hehua was about to get angry when she saw that the two guards still wouldn't let her in when she heard Li Muxia say, "Brothers, the Prince Huai sent you to guard the door because he was afraid I would run away. Now that the princess is coming in, I'm not going out, so what are you worried about?"

The two hesitated upon hearing Li Muxia's words. They weren't worried about Li Muxia escaping, but seeing Princess Hehua's aggressive demeanor, they were concerned that she might harm Li Muxia.

Prince Huai not only asked them to keep an eye on Li Muxia, but also to protect her.

Moreover, Princess Hehua was notoriously willful, capricious, and ruthless. She had secretly harmed all the women who had thrown themselves at Prince Huai. Prince Huai knew about what Hehua had done, but he didn't want to be bothered by the daughters of his ministers, so he turned a blind eye.

Thinking of this, the two wanted to stop her, but Li Muxia had already pulled He Hua into the courtyard.

Seeing that they couldn't stop it, the two exchanged a glance, and one of them quickly left to find Nangong Huaiyuan.

Hehua was completely unprepared for Li Muxia's attempt to pull her along. Once inside the courtyard, she shook off Li Muxia's hand. How dare a courtesan touch her with her filthy hands? She then headed towards the main house.

Li Muxia looked at her hand that had been shaken off, shrugged indifferently, and followed behind He Hua.

Seeing Hehua sitting in the main seat, Li Muxia sat down in the lower seat without caring. Anyway, this wasn't her home, so it didn't matter. She then instructed Taoyao to pour water.

Hehua spoke first, saying, "Don't think that just because Brother Huaiyuan likes you a little, you've forgotten your status. This princess and Brother Huaiyuan are a marriage bestowed by the Emperor. The position of Princess Huaiyuan can only belong to this princess. You, a courtesan, are trying to seduce Brother Huaiyuan just because you have some looks. Do you know how much your status affects Brother Huaiyuan? Right now, many ministers in the court are impeaching Brother Huaiyuan because of you. I advise you to be sensible and leave Brother Huaiyuan on your own."

When Li Muxia heard He Hua's words, her eyes lit up. It was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy. She was just worried about how to escape, and He Hua was simply her savior.

However, she still pretended to be sad and said, "Princess, it's not that I want to stay by Prince Huai's side. It's that Prince Huai redeemed me and imprisoned me in this Liuli Courtyard. As you just saw, the guards at the gate are very strict. Even you, Princess, had to use a lot of effort to get in."

The commoner originally wanted to repay His Highness Prince Huai with her whole life, but after meeting the princess, she knew that she was no match for the princess and did not want to ruin the good marriage between the princess and His Highness Prince Huai.

"I am willing to leave, but alas, I am powerless to do so; even if I wanted to leave the Prince Huai's residence, I cannot."

After speaking, she pretended to be sad and wiped away tears with a handkerchief, secretly watching Princess Hehua's reaction.

Tao Yao, watching Li Muxia's performance from the side, did not expose her, because she also wanted Li Muxia to leave, as only in this way would she have a chance.

He Hua was overjoyed to hear Li Muxia's words. She had been worried that Li Muxia would not want to leave the Prince Huai's residence, but now it seemed that he was a sensible person.

Although Li Muxia said she was leaving voluntarily, He Hua still confirmed, "Are you really willing to leave?"

Li Muxia imitated the manner of a spoiled young lady and said, "Yes, I know I am not worthy of His Highness Prince Huai, and I do not wish to humiliate myself in front of the Princess. If I can leave, I will definitely go far away and not let anyone find me."

Hearing Li Muxia's words, He Hua sneered inwardly: Hmph, go far away. No matter how far you go, as long as Brother Huai is willing to look for you, he will definitely find you. However, I will not give Brother Huai the chance to find you. Once you leave the Huai Prince's mansion, do you think I can't kill you?

Hehua thought this to herself, but didn't show it on her face. She said, "Well, you're quite sensible. Since you want to leave, this princess will help you this once."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia felt a surge of joy; it was truly a stroke of luck.

Just as the two were discussing how to escape, Nangong Huaiyuan hurriedly walked in.

Seeing Li Muxia chatting and laughing with He Hua without any problems, the worries in my heart dissipated.

Hehua saw Nangong Huaiyuan and hurriedly went to greet him, affectionately taking his arm and saying, "Brother Huaiyuan, you're back."

Nangong Huaiyuan looked at the person hanging on his arm. Although he was somewhat disgusted, he did not say anything to stop him. After all, Hehua's father was the General Who Protects the Country and the only prince from another family. He held a very high position in the court, and he still had to rely on Hehua's father.

Looking at Li Muxia beside him, he noticed that although Li Muxia was smiling, the smile didn't reach her eyes; it was clearly just an act. Moreover, she didn't seem to mind the intimacy between He Hua and him at all. For some reason, he felt uncomfortable with Li Muxia's reaction. His pampering over the past few days hadn't moved her at all.

"Why did Hehua come to Prince Huai's residence today?" Nangong Huaiyuan asked.