Li Xueyue was excited to go to Hanjian, but she didn't expect it to be so early. She didn't plan to leave too early. "Doesn't that mean I'll miss the coronation?"

Lord Li Chenyang nodded solemnly. He hoped that things would not turn out like this. If she went to the coronation ceremony, then she would have no chance to be crowned as a full member of the royal family in front of the people.

"Yes, it seems so." King Li Chenyang responded. "We wanted to postpone your trip to the Han River, but it is inevitable because the peace treaty is about to be finalized and the tension between the two countries will finally end. Moreover, the journey to the Han River will take more than two weeks because it will be by carriage."

Li Xueyue bit her lower lip. She didn't want to miss the most glorious day of the Li family. The day when Li Chenyang ascended the throne was the beginning of the Li Dynasty. She would not be able to witness such a memorable day.

"Are we under pressure from the Hanjian Court? I know it will take them nearly a month to see me, but isn't that unfair?" Li Xueyue asked.

"They are impatient, but we are the ones who have the most trouble." King Li Chenyang said. "I have postponed your departure for a week. Originally, they wanted to send you off on the day of the political marriage."

"How was your communication with Han Jian?" Li Xueyue asked. "In addition to messengers, did you also use carrier pigeons?"

"Yes, there is a text message." Li Chenyang Wang said. Everything went according to plan. It was just as he expected.

Li Chenyang frowned. Xueyue almost fell into the Duke's trap. He looked away, irritated by his father. As the Duke grew older, one would think he should become older. Unfortunately, the Duke seemed to become more cunning.

"I'll write a message." Li Xueyue said. "It's so short, I delayed Yu Zhen, I think he is so stingy, because I didn't reply to his letter, it seems that I am late..."

King Li Chenyang couldn't help laughing at her proposal. She always found out about things like this so quickly. In fact, he had been slow to write to her. It wasn't because he didn't want her to see the letters. He concealed them to make Yu Zhen more eager to accept Jian Xueyue's proposal.

Lord Li Chenyang suspected that if possible, the cunning Prince Hanjian would ask for more than Xueyue. But it seems that their prince has fallen into the Duke's trap. Yu Zhen lost his patience, and the only compensation he could seek from Wuyi was his beloved.

"Xueyue, what a great idea." Li Chenyanggong said affectionately. "You have all day to write this message. When I get home, you can give it to me, and I will attach it to the pigeon tomorrow morning."

Li Xueyue raised an eyebrow. "Is this what you planned all along, Father? You knew he would listen to me, didn't you?"

King Li Chenyang laughed when he heard her words. She pouted when she finally understood his intention. He looked up at the sky. "It's getting late. I should go back to the palace."

"It turns out I was right." Li Xueyue muttered.

King Li Chenyang smiled down at her lovingly. He patted her shoulder. It was a side of her she rarely showed. He would miss it indefinitely. "I only provided you with the kindling. You were the one who lit it."

Li Chenyang snorted at his father's words. "Use a dramatic way to express that your behavior affected her behavior."

King Li Chenyang smiled brightly. "Interpret my words as you see fit. Now, follow Chenyang. It's going to be a long day."

"I think I should stay at home for a while... you know," he said, pointing to the reins in his hand. "Give this horse to my naughty sister, she doesn't deserve it at all."

"She has always been like this," said King Li Chenyang. "It's not easy to change her."

"But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try." Li Chenyang sneered. "If two years of servanthood didn't humble her, why do you think we can?"

"Your sister is a complicated woman, like most people," Li Chenyang said. "We have to understand things from her perspective. Just last night, she thought I had never loved her."

"What?" Li Chenyang retorted. "This is nonsense--"

"Don't curse," King Li Chenyang interrupted. It was very unlike his son to behave like this.

"She brings out the worst in me," Li Chenyang muttered. He felt too comfortable around his family. In this family, his calmness always disappeared.

"That's a good thing," King Li Chenyang pointed out. "It means she has left a big enough impact for you to react like this, although I don't appreciate the way this family is partial."

"No." Li Chenyang said even though he didn't believe what he said. "I just think her behavior is a way for us to pity her. Father, you gave her everything she wanted in life. If this is not love, then I don't know what is."

"She said my love is materialistic." Li Chenyang sneered. He took a look at the horse and realized that maybe it was true. He wanted to give the horse to her, hoping it would cure her depression. In fact, he should have a good talk with her.

"Yeah." Li Chenyang had a blank expression. "But it's still love, isn't it? How did she react? It was as if we were starving her and not letting her drink water."

It was time for Li Xueyue to chime in. "Just because it has the word 'love' in it doesn't mean it's real love."

Both pairs of eyes fell directly on her. A serious expression appeared on her face.

"Tough love isn't just love because of the words attached to it. Love is love. It comes in all forms, but when it hurts someone you adore, it becomes something else," she said.

King Li Chenyang frowned slightly. He didn't expect her to say such wise words. Where did she learn these?

Li Chenyang looked away. He had never seen it from her perspective, but he couldn’t deny the truth of her words. What is love when it brings pain? Is this still love?

Li Chenyang always knew that Xueyue was very smart. He didn't think she was capable of understanding the meaning of love.

"If Minghua feels this way," Li Xueyue said, "then something must be wrong in this relationship."

"You're too polite." Li Chenyang said sternly. "You shouldn't care so much about a girl who only knows how to slander you."

Li Chenyang frowned. If only Xueyue wasn't so merciful. He admired her even more for her behavior. It made the idea of ​​leaving her even more difficult.

“I don’t want to end up like her and be dragged into the eighteen levels of hell together with her,” Li Xueyue said.

King Li Chenyang should have been angered by her words, but he himself was powerless. Minghua also said bad things about Xueyue. "Then I will consider your words, Xueyue."

Li Xueyue nodded slowly. She knew the consequences of her words and actions. If Li Chenyang did what he said, Minghua's life might get better from now on. All this didn't matter to Xueyue. In the end, she still benefited from her words.

Li Xueyue herself also saw recognition on the Duke's face.

King Li Chenyang placed an affectionate hand on her shoulder. "My dear girl, you will definitely live well in Han."

The corners of Li Xueyue's mouth turned up into a serene smile. It was the only thing she could do and say without appearing too modest or arrogant.

"We should go." Li Chenyang whispered. His eyes met Xueyue's. He was defeated by her words, but he didn't realize that the impact of this sentence was much deeper than expected. Until he looked into the distance and found a figure running towards him.

Li Minghua heard the conversation.

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