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

Seeing that Feng Yuhan was determined to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Li Muxia also wanted to confide in someone, so she shared her thoughts with him.

Li Muxia took a deep breath and slowly said, "I am a very selfish person. The person I love must love me and can only have me as their woman for life. But Prince Rui is different. He is a prince and the only legitimate son of the royal family. Given Prince Rui's current achievements, he is very likely to be the one to hold that position in the future. And his harem cannot have only one woman. Moreover, most importantly, I will not stay in the harem and be a caged canary."

Feng Yuhan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Li Muxia's words; so that's what it was about.

Feng Yuhan: "Just because of these things, you are unwilling to accept Prince Rui."

Li Muxia: "Isn't this enough?"

Feng Yuhan: "Then how do you know that Prince Rui will definitely become the number one person in the high hall in the future? Perhaps he, like you, also yearns for freedom and does not want to stay in the cage-like palace."

Without thinking, Li Muxia said, "How could that be? You men work so hard just for that high and mighty power. Besides, Prince Rui is already in the center of power. How could he be willing to give up that power that is within his grasp?"

Feng Yuhan: "If Prince Rui doesn't care about that position, would you be willing to accept him?"

Li Muxia thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "There's no point in answering hypothetical questions."

Feng Yuhan slowly removed his mask and said, "What if it's not a hypothetical situation?"

Li Muxia stared at the familiar face before her, her pupils dilating: "You..."

Feng Yuhan, no, it was Dongfang Jincheng who looked at the shocked Li Muxia and said, "Didn't you already know that?"

Li Muxia: "I...you're not in the Pear Garden, no, then who is that person in the Pear Garden? What's going on?"

Dongfang Jincheng did not rush to answer Li Muxia's question, but said, "You have not yet answered my question. If it were not hypothetical, would you be willing to be with me?"

Li Muxia lowered her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up, staring wide-eyed at Dongfang Jincheng and said, "Your Highness, please don't harm me. I am just a young woman. If those ministers who support you find out that you gave up the throne for me, wouldn't I be branded as a vixen who brings ruin to the country?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng frowned and said, "Who said that I gave up the throne for you?"

Li Muxia said with some disappointment, "Since Your Highness is not going to give up the throne, why are you asking me?"

Dongfang Jincheng patiently explained, "I have never thought about that position. Compared to me, my second brother is more suitable for that position. I have already told Father Emperor that. Although Father Emperor has not made a clear statement, he has shifted his focus to my second brother in recent years. So, you don't need to have these concerns at all."

Li Muxia didn't know how to describe her feelings. She thought she should be happy at this moment, but when she thought of the scene in the pear garden, her happiness immediately vanished.

"Even if you don't fight for that position in the future, you already have someone else by your side now. Why are you still asking me these questions? Humph, you scumbag."

Seeing Li Muxia's angry expression, Dongfang Jincheng became happy and turned her around, saying, "You're jealous."

Li Muxia's face flushed red, and she stammered, "What...what nonsense are you talking about? I...why would I be jealous?"

Looking at Li Muxia like this, Dongfang Jincheng couldn't help but pull her into his arms. Li Muxia struggled to get out, but he held her even tighter: "Be quiet. You've driven me crazy these past few days. Didn't you want to know who the Prince Rui of the Pear Garden is? Let me tell you, he's my stand-in. I've never been close to any other woman, only you."

As Li Muxia listened to Dongfang Jincheng's words, she slowly relaxed her body.

Sensing the change in the person in his arms, Dongfang Jincheng raised the corners of his lips and continued, "Muxia, will you be my queen? Don't worry, whether in the past, present or future, there will only be you in the backyard of the Prince Rui's mansion."

After saying that, he released Li Muxia, placed his hands on her shoulders, and bent down slightly to look her in the eye.

Li Muxia suddenly felt a little lost. This was all happening too fast. How could she be going to become his princess?

Seeing that Li Muxia dared not look at him, Dongfang Jincheng continued, "Muxia, what are your concerns? I don't want to miss you."

Li Muxia looked up at Dongfang Jincheng. His eyes were so deep that every time she met them, she felt as if they were about to suck her soul in. Faced with such sincere eyes, Li Muxia couldn't bring herself to refuse.

"Please, let me think about it, okay?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "Okay, how long? Is one incense stick enough?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia thought Dongfang Jincheng was joking with her, but his eyes were so sincere.

Li Muxia sighed and said, "Three days. I will definitely give Your Highness an answer in three days."

To everyone's surprise, Dongfang Jincheng did not back down at all this time, saying, "No, at most two incense sticks' time. I am worried that something might go wrong if it takes any longer."

Li Muxia was furious: "Your Highness, you're being shameless."

Dongfang Jincheng: "For you, I'll be a rogue this once."

Seeing Dongfang Jincheng's insistence, Li Muxia gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, two incense sticks it is."

Dongfang Jincheng then released Li Muxia's shoulder and took her hand instead, saying as they walked, "It's too cold here, let's go to the warm room over there."

Li Muxia was passively led by Dongfang Jincheng. Looking at their clasped hands, Li Muxia was momentarily at a loss for words to describe her feelings.

It felt like there were two little people pulling at me inside my body.

One person kept shouting, "Say yes! What are you waiting for? Say yes!"

One of them stopped her, saying, "You need to think this through. He's a prince. Do you really believe he'll only have one woman in the future? What if he changes his mind later?"

The greenhouse was soon arrived. Seeing Li Muxia sitting down in a chair, Dongfang Jincheng picked up the teapot and poured a cup of water for each of them. After pouring the water, he thoughtfully lit incense.

Seeing Dongfang Jincheng staring at her intently, Li Muxia said uncomfortably, "Your Highness, how am I supposed to feel with you staring at me like that?"

Dongfang Jincheng obediently shifted his gaze, but kept holding onto Li Muxia's hand tightly.

Li Muxia shook her head with amusement. She hadn't expected Dongfang Jincheng to be so childish. Oh well, let him be.

Two incense sticks burned out quickly, and as soon as the incense went out, Dongfang Jincheng asked impatiently, "Have you made up your mind?"

Li Muxia hadn't expected time to pass so quickly, but she was prepared; she knew she had to face it sooner or later. Li Muxia nodded, cleared her throat, and slowly said…