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

It was completely dark by then, so Bai Qingshi and his group found a restaurant nearby to stay in.

After dinner, Li Muxia couldn't sleep. The scene of Wang Yuemei's suicide kept replaying in her mind. It wasn't out of sympathy for him, but perhaps the events of the day had made her feel uneasy. After all, seeing someone commit suicide would make it hard for anyone to remain calm.

However, I was still glad that I didn't bring Cui'er today, otherwise that girl would probably have been frightened.

Feeling that she wouldn't be able to fall asleep anytime soon, Li Muxia simply got dressed, opened the door, and went out.

They ran right into Dongfang Jincheng.

Li Muxia: "Your Highness hasn't rested yet?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "Hmm, I can't sleep. Do you want to go for a walk?"

Li Muxia was about to leave when she heard this and said, "Great, I can't sleep either."

The two arrived at the main street, which was not very lively, with only a few pedestrians. Some of the street vendors had begun to pack up their stalls, while others were still holding on.

Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia wandered aimlessly through the streets, watching the busy people around them, and were suddenly filled with emotion.

Li Muxia looked at a small stall ahead, where an elderly couple was holding each other's hands to keep warm. The old couple had happy expressions on their faces. Li Muxia suddenly felt a pang of envy for them.

Li Muxia looked at the old man, while Dongfang Jincheng kept looking at Li Muxia, not missing the envy in her eyes.

He began by asking, "Would you like some wontons?"

Although Li Muxia had just eaten, she didn't have a good appetite because the scene of Wang Yuemei's suicide kept replaying in her mind.

The aroma of wontons made my stomach rumble.

Li Muxia nodded: "Mmm, it smells delicious, let's go try it."

The two arrived at the stall, and the old man, seeing that customers had arrived, quickly got up to greet them.

Li Muxia looked at the old man and said, "Uncle, two bowls of wontons."

The old man replied, "Alright, please sit down and have a cup of tea, the wontons will be ready soon."

The old woman also got up and poured tea for the two of them. Although it wasn't the best tea, Li Muxia found it very fragrant and sweet.

After serving the tea, the old woman went to help the old man. Dongfang Jincheng noticed that Li Muxia kept staring at the two elderly people and said, "Why are you staring at them?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia didn't look away and said, "Don't you think they are very happy?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "How can I be happy when I'm busy making a living every day?"

Li Muxia turned to look at Dongfang Jincheng and retorted, "Happiness isn't just about living a life of luxury. Take the Ge family today, for example. Do you think any of the women in the Ge family feel happy? Even if Master Ge has a bunch of beautiful wives and concubines in his harem, are any of them truly in love with him? Is Master Ge happy?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng said, "Is it happiness to be troubled by making a living every day, and to not have food to eat the next day if you don't work? Poverty-stricken couples suffer a hundred misfortunes."

Before Li Muxia could speak, the old woman brought over two bowls of wontons. After putting the wontons down, she carefully examined the two of them. She disagreed with what Dongfang Jincheng had said and said, "Sir, you can't be so absolute. Not all poor couples are unhappy, nor are all wealthy and powerful couples unhappy."

Li Muxia was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. They were indeed too absolute. Thinking about how she had just argued with Dongfang Jincheng, Li Muxia couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Seeing this, Dongfang Jincheng's lips curled up; it seemed her attention had been diverted. Dongfang Jincheng had sensed something was wrong with Li Muxia ever since they left the Ge residence, but seeing her smile now put his mind at ease.

Li Muxia: "Yes, we argued for so long, but in the end, you, sir, saw right through us."

Looking at the steaming wontons in front of her, Li Muxia said, "Actually, happiness is very simple. As long as two people are together, love each other, are happy and joyful, and feel happy, that's enough."

After saying that, he scooped up a wonton, blew on it gently, and put it in his mouth. The soft yet chewy texture, along with the delicious flavor of the bone broth and meat filling, exploded in his mouth instantly.

Li Muxia swallowed the wonton in her mouth, looked up at the elderly couple and praised, "Uncle, Auntie, it's delicious."

The old man said, "Eat more if you like it. There's more here after you finish. I'll cook some more for you."

Li Muxia smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Seeing Li Muxia enjoying her meal made Dongfang Jincheng happy too.

After finishing her wontons, Li Muxia looked up and saw that Dongfang Jincheng was staring at her. She asked, "Why isn't Your Highness eating? Don't you like it?"

Dongfang Jincheng shook his head and said, "I'm not hungry."

As she spoke, she pushed her bowl toward Li Muxia and said, "Are you full? If you're still hungry, you can have this bowl too."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia didn't stand on ceremony; such delicious wontons shouldn't be wasted.

Just as Li Muxia was engrossed in eating, Dongfang Jincheng spoke up, "Muxia, what kind of happiness do you want?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia looked up from her rice bowl and began to seriously consider the question.

He slowly turned his gaze to the two elderly people and said, "Just be like them. I don't ask for great wealth and status, but only for a lifetime of being with one person."

Dongfang Jincheng also looked at the elderly couple and slowly said, "I am too."

They both turned their heads at the same time and looked at each other.

One gaze held a smile and a promise, the other a look of doubt and confusion.

Li Muxia felt a flutter in her heart. This was the only man besides Long Ziheng who could accept a lifelong commitment to one person. However, he was a prince, and might become the most powerful person in the Golden Palace in the future. How could he possibly be committed to a lifelong commitment to one person?

Thinking of this, Li Muxia silently lowered her head and ate the wontons in her bowl seriously. Dongfang Jincheng naturally saw her worry, but this matter could not be rushed and had to be dealt with slowly.

After the two finished eating the wontons, there were hardly any people left on the street. Dongfang Jincheng took out a silver ingot and placed it on the table.

Seeing that the two were about to leave, the old woman came forward to clear the table.

Upon seeing the gleaming silver ingots on the table, weighing a full ten taels, the old woman quickly handed the silver to Dongfang Jincheng.

"Sir, we really don't have change. These two bowls of wontons cost twenty coins. Do you have any copper coins?"

Li Muxia looked at Dongfang Jincheng, and seeing that he didn't intend to answer, she said, "Auntie, please accept this. We've delayed your journey home today, so this is compensation for you!"

Seeing that the old lady still wanted to refuse, Li Muxia continued, "Moreover, we should thank you for teaching us the meaning of happiness."

After saying that, she grabbed Dongfang Jincheng and ran out.

Dongfang Jincheng felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at the hand holding his.