Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

The moon is bright and the stars are few; the sky is clear and the air is crisp.

It was a rare fine day, all was quiet, and it was the perfect time for everyone to sleep soundly.

Except for one person—

Princess Mingzhu is temporarily residing in Hanmei Courtyard.

Since her rebirth, she has been unable to sleep at night.

Every time she closes her eyes, she sees Xuan Yuanming's cold gaze and the scenes that caused her so much suffering back then.

Princess Mingzhu looked at her hands...

These hands were fair and delicate; no one would know that in her past life, they had tirelessly dug in the mud, the sand and gravel wearing away at her skin, her nails breaking into pieces. And yet, she could only use this humble method to bury her own kin…

The pain of her people being wiped out has been tormenting her ever since.

After Princess Mingzhu was reborn, she wondered why she could be resurrected once. Whenever this happened, a voice would echo in her mind...

The voice kept guiding her to some place in the world.

Princess Mingzhu grew up on the grasslands and had never traveled far from the Tian Shu Kingdom.

But in the end, Princess Mingzhu listened to the mysterious voice, plotted for a long time, and went to that place despite the long journey.

Finally, she learned that it was the legendary pilgrimage temple of the Northern Chen Kingdom.

When she arrived there, she realized that her resurrection was no ordinary event. It was accomplished by her third brother, who had asked a Taoist priest to defy fate and use his own destiny to bless her, thus shortening his own lifespan. At that time, her third brother was no longer alive...

She was given a second chance at life, but it came at the cost of her third brother's entire life.

Whenever she thinks of this, she feels ashamed to face her third brother for the rest of her life.

I don't know how to face my relatives.

So she finally told her father and mother that she had grown up and wanted to travel around. When the time was right, she would get married and cultivate her mind and character.

Princess Mingzhu left quietly.

She first went to Beichen Kingdom, and then sent the message to Su Zhelan.

Princess Mingzhu knew that Su Zhelan had been searching for the temple's treasures. She had this advantage, and since Ye Li was naive, she let her stay at the General's Mansion. She hinted to Ye Li that Su Zhelan's arrival meant that if Su Zhelan and the Empress got entangled, the Emperor's father-in-law would be too busy to take care of himself, and Xuan Yuanming would be busy vying for power. In that case, the General's Mansion could take this opportunity to catch its breath and have some peace and quiet for a while.

Princess Mingzhu not only planted the seed in Ye Li's heart, but also bribed the palace maids and eunuchs. If Ye Li had not told the Empress about Su Zhelan, the palace eunuchs would have put hallucinogenic powder into the incense while the Empress was sleeping, causing her to fall into hallucinations.

If this plan was still not safe enough, Princess Mingzhu also added a drug that could make people impulsive and irritable to the Empress's meals.

As long as Su Zhelan sets foot on the borders of Tian Shu Kingdom, Princess Mingzhu will find a way to arrange for the Empress and Su Zhelan to meet, no matter what.

Xuanyuan Ming was a man of deep cunning. If it weren't for the siege by her maternal clan in her previous life, she would never have known that the seemingly incompetent and lustful emperor beside her was actually a ruthless and cruel ruler.

He will use everyone and everything at his disposal to make everyone his pawns.

While Xuanyuan Ming was deeply in love with himself, he also contracted the plague, bringing annihilation upon his people...

He saw her off with a smile, completely unaware that in his hand he held a bloodless butcher's knife, tearing her heart out inch by inch...

Princess Mingzhu clenched her fists, her trembling palms revealing her immense rage.

To kill someone, you must first praise them!

I've traded my lifespan for the temple; how could I possibly let you truly gain power...?

Praise to death is the best way to ruin a person.

A figure flashed by in the darkness.

Soon after, a small stone knocked on Princess Mingzhu's door.

She got up and opened the door, only to see a dark figure standing respectfully outside.

Princess Mingzhu, upon seeing the dark figure, seemed to have anticipated his arrival, and said calmly:

"You've arrived? How is the situation?"

After opening the door, Princess Mingzhu lazily walked back, sat down at the table, and poured herself a cup of tea.

The shadowy figure followed her in, then knelt before her and whispered:

"As Miss predicted, Xuanyuan Ming forced the Grand Tutor to relinquish his military power, and in order to protect the Empress's position, the Grand Tutor agreed!"

"Yes, I understand. What's the Grand Tutor's intention?"

The shadowy figure said, "He gathered all his men in the study for most of the day, probably to discuss countermeasures. The Emperor's father-in-law has suffered a great loss this time."

Princess Mingzhu: "The Grand Tutor said he would hand over military power, and he will. In that case, Xuanyuan Ming will gain power and become arrogant and conceited."

Princess Mingzhu smiled casually as she analyzed the information, as if it were all unimportant.

But only the shadowy figure knew that the young lady was meticulous in her planning and never did anything futile.

The shadowy figure asked with concern, "Princess, you must be feeling very wronged living here without any servants to attend to you."

The shadowy figure felt sorry for his pampered princess, who was now living a life of self-reliance, and it truly pained him.

Unexpectedly, Princess Mingzhu retorted:

"I don't feel wronged at all. I feel very safe living here."

Princess Mingzhu didn't realize anything was amiss at first, only after the words were out of her mouth did she suddenly realize that she had subconsciously protected Ye Li's territory, and that she actually enjoyed this kind of ordinary daily life...

These days she has had a rare period of peace.

The general's mansion lacked nothing, and although the staff was simple and there were few servants, the people lived very comfortably.

Every flower and tree has been carefully designed. Because of the wounded soldiers, the steps of the pavilions and towers have been replaced with gentle slopes, and the thresholds have been removed, so that walking in them is like walking on flat ground.

Every day, the meals are different, and Ye Li also incorporates medicinal cuisine, combining dietary therapy with health maintenance.

There are rules to follow in every aspect of diet, exercise, and health.

Ye Li even made a simple automatic flush toilet, which was incredibly convenient.

Princess Mingzhu did not feel uncomfortable living here.

Ye Li herself had a similar unique experience to her. One of them was used to seeing rare and precious treasures, while the other had a broad vision and a quick mind. Therefore, they had developed a very good relationship during this period.

Unfortunately, such peaceful days did not last long.

As she had planned, Su Zhelan arrived and took away the Life-Changing Pearl. Princess Mingzhu knew that from then on, Xuanyuan Ming would officially begin to confront the General's Mansion.

My rare peace is about to vanish...

The shadowy figure asked cautiously:

"Your Highness, what are your plans next?"

Princess Mingzhu smiled, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes, and said:

"Naturally, I'll find an opportunity to cause trouble for Xuanyuan Ming..."

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The Imperial Palace of Tian Shu Kingdom.

In the Golden Palace, Xuanyuan Ming sneezed.

A eunuch standing nearby quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Has Your Majesty caught a cold?"

Xuanyuan Ming waved his hand dismissively and said calmly:

"It's alright. Now that we're about to gain military power, everything else is trivial."

The eunuch flattered:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! You have endured humiliation and hardship, and now you are finally reaping the rewards... But I wonder, how does Your Majesty intend to deal with the Empress?"

Upon hearing Li Siyue's name, Xuanyuan Ming smiled meaningfully, his expression dark and enigmatic, and said:

"Naturally..."