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

Just then, the Emperor's voice came from above again: "I'm talking to you, why are you staring at your third brother?"

Dongfang Jinxuan quickly explained, "Father, I didn't. Have you misunderstood something?"

The Emperor laughed and said, "Alright, how could I not know what you were thinking? At the palace banquet that day, you suggested that Li Muxia perform, and you were also peeking at her. I saw it all."

At this point, as if remembering something, he continued, "Have you been spending too much time with the third brother? You're even picking up his bad habits. Don't be like the third brother. The royal family already has enough of a headache with your third brother, who's over twenty and still unmarried. If you're like your third brother, I'll have to resort to drastic measures."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng said, "Second brother isn't married either."

Upon hearing Dongfang Jincheng's words, the Emperor said somewhat angrily, "You're still comparing yourself to the second son? The second son is already engaged, and besides, he wouldn't be unmarried until now if it weren't for Li Muxia."

Hearing the Emperor's words, Dongfang Jincheng felt somewhat fortunate. Luckily, Li Muxia was still young, otherwise he might have to call her Second Princess now.

Seeing that neither of them spoke, the Emperor said directly, "Alright, let's leave it at that. I will issue the decree now."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jinxuan panicked and quickly said, "Father, please wait. Your son really doesn't like Li Muxia. You've really misunderstood."

The Emperor was also somewhat unhappy. Both of his sons were of marriageable age, but neither of them seemed to be in a hurry. It was only he, as their father, who was anxious. Today, he was determined to arrange a marriage between one of them.

Dongfang Jincheng noticed the Emperor's displeasure and said, "Father."

As a result, he was interrupted by the emperor as soon as he shouted: "You all stop talking. Since the fourth prince said he doesn't like Li Muxia, then tell me who you like. I will definitely grant you a marriage today."

Hearing the Emperor's unyielding words, both Dongfang Jincheng and Dongfang Jinxuan knew that the Emperor was afraid that Dongfang Jinxuan would become like Dongfang Jincheng.

The Emperor then seemed to realize something and said, "Oh, I see. You like the second young lady of the Li family, don't you?"

Dongfang Jinxuan looked helpless; this misunderstanding was impossible to clear up. He didn't even know what the second young lady of the Li family looked like. What was he going to do?

If he doesn't admit it, his father might really force him to be paired with Li Muxia.

Turning to look at Dongfang Jincheng, she gestured for him to speak up quickly. Her father had made up his mind to bestow a marriage upon one of the two of them today. Since her third brother liked Li Muxia, why not just let her father bestow the marriage directly? Why make things difficult for him? Besides, didn't he also want to help her third brother at the palace banquet?

Dongfang Jincheng knew what Dongfang Jinxuan meant, but he had promised Li Muxia that they would have a free choice in their relationship, and the timing wasn't right yet.

He could imagine that if Li Muxia heard that he had been betrothed, she would definitely run away from the marriage.

The Emperor looked at Dongfang Jinxuan and then at Dongfang Jincheng, and said with some helplessness, "I'm talking to you, why are you always looking at him? I'm warning you, I don't care if you admire the Third Prince, but if you dare to learn from him, see how I deal with you."

Dongfang Jinxuan gave up. It seemed he couldn't escape being betrothed today. Oh well, as long as it wasn't Li Muxia, it didn't matter who it was. It was just an engagement, not a wedding. He could just find an opportunity to annul the engagement later.

Thinking of this, Dongfang Jinxuan stood up, knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your subject will follow Father's arrangements in everything."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's mood improved. Sure enough, this young man was in love with the second young lady of the Li family. He had no doubt that he could have been wrong; that day, the young man had been glancing at the old general's seat quite a bit.

Thinking of this, the Emperor laughed heartily: "Good, I told you that you like the second young lady of the Li family, but you still won't admit it."

At this point, the Emperor added, "Oh, by the way, what was the name of the second young lady of the Li family again?"

"Alright, you may all leave now. I'll have someone investigate later. However, the old general might not be so quick to marry Er Yatou into the royal family. But don't worry, with your father here, I'll definitely help you bring your beautiful bride home."

Dongfang Jinxuan rolled his eyes inwardly. "Thank you so much, but you'd better not help me."

As soon as they left the imperial study, Dongfang Jinxuan couldn't wait to ask, "Second brother, why didn't you ask Father to bestow a marriage upon you and Li Muxia?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "You know what's going on between me and her, now is not the time."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jinxuan muttered softly, "What about me? I don't even know what the second young lady of the Li family looks like."

Dongfang Jincheng: "Alright, if you really don't like it, you can just ruin it before Father issues the decree. Didn't Father say he would ask for the old general's opinion?"

Dongfang Jinxuan wouldn't target the old general. Of course, such matters require reaching an agreement with the parties involved first. Everyone knows the old general is fiercely protective of his own, and he still needs to consult Li Anran before making a decision.

Li Anran, who was back in her room preparing to rest, suddenly sneezed.

Li Muxia thought she had caught a cold, so she covered her with the blanket again.

Li Anran smiled sweetly, then carried Li Muxia to sleep. Little did she know, in the nearby capital, she was already being watched.

The next morning, both families went to their respective ancestral graves to pay their respects.

When Li Muxia knelt before the graves of Li Youhong and Wang Zhishu, she still felt somewhat guilty, after all, she had taken over the body of their daughter. However, the thought that the original owner's family of three should already be reunited in that world made her feel a little better.

However, after kowtowing to the two elders, she still silently promised them: "Uncle, Aunt, since I have taken over your daughter's body, I will definitely take responsibility for it. I will also be a good young lady of the General's Mansion."

By the time they returned to Huguo Temple, it was almost noon.

When they entered Huguo Temple, they saw a young novice monk frantically searching for something. General Li stopped one of the novice monks and asked, "What happened? What are you all doing?"

The young novice monk replied, "Reporting to you, benefactor, the fourth daughter of Lord Su, who came yesterday, has gone missing, and everyone is helping to search for her."

Everyone was shocked to hear the young novice's words. How could a living person suddenly disappear?

Li Muxia and Li Anran exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes.

Li Muxia then remembered that when they were going up the mountain, when they were almost at Huguo Temple, she thought she saw three or four people carrying a sack down the mountain. At the time, she didn't pay attention to it, but now that she thought about it, the sack was very likely filled with Su Lanzhi.

She only had suspicions at the moment, and this matter couldn't be publicized too much, as it would damage Su Lanzhi's reputation. So, she whispered a few words to Li Anran and left in a hurry. Everyone was anxiously looking for her and didn't notice Li Muxia's departure.

The old general left some men to protect the women, and then led the rest of the men to join the search.