Reborn Daughter: The Young Lady Wants to Make a Trouble

Only when she turned the corner did Li Xueyue stop. She lowered her legs and saluted with her hands on her hips.

"Good morning, your majesty," she said, keeping her eyes on the ground until the Queen pardoned her.

Li Xueyue was well aware of the prying eyes. They scrutinized her from head to toe, even her clothes.

They were looking for obvious flaws to catch and tear her down. She could see their thirst for gossip and could predict how the conversation would unfold after this encounter. Rumors would spread like wildfire at the expense of a woman's reputation; once it was tarnished, it could never be restored.

"Well, you may get up now," the Queen said at last. Her voice was brisk and lilting, like that of a patient mother.

Li Xueyue felt something was wrong, but still raised her chin.

The laughter finally died down. A tense silence fell in the hallway.

She observed the group of young girls around the queen, all of them were young and beautiful. Judging from their appearance alone, these women had no flaws. Subconsciously, they were all full of jealousy.

Li Xueyue didn't need confirmation to know. She could sense it in the way they masked their hatred with bright smiles. They hid their true emotions behind wooden fans made of colored parchment.

"My goodness, the Crown Princess is very different from the other candidates," a voice commented.

"Pfft..." Another person held back his laughter and hid behind a fan.

Li Xueyue's eyes sharpened and she found that none of them bowed to her. They smiled brightly - so sweet that it could give you cavities.

“Yeah, the other candidates are… questionable,” one added.

A small laugh echoed. The Queen did nothing to control her maids[1]. She did not bother to put them on leashes. Of course, none of them were visible.

Among the small group of people, Li Xueyue saw Xu Jiaqi, who was closest to the queen.

“Well, considering how fragile Wuyi girls are, it’s no different,” Xu Jiaqi added with a caring smile.

Li Xueyue already knew what was going on. She had not forgotten Xu Jiaqi’s bold remarks this morning.

"Your Majesty, many women struggle during childbirth because of this. Their mortality rate is much higher... Children without mothers are pitiful," she whispered.

The Queen nodded in response. She carefully observed Li Xueyue's reaction to these provocative remarks. To her disappointment, the Crown Princess neither smiled nor frowned.

Li Xueyue looked blank and indifferent. It was as if she hadn’t heard the comments. She continued to stand there, with her chin raised and her shoulders back. Her eyes were full of boredom, as if nothing could bother her.

"Your Majesty, didn't you hear?" another lady spoke up. "One of the candidates for the Clothesless is pregnant... She is said to be bedridden. The doctor is warning the servants that the lady may not live to carry the child."

Li Xueyue didn't know what else these women did besides spreading gossip like this. They were all women. Why did they have to belittle each other to lift themselves up?

Her attention shifted to the queen. On the surface, she seemed to be listening carefully to everyone's comments. But Li Xueyue knew better. The queen looked at her, carefully observing her every reaction.

“Oh no.” Xu Jiaqi covered her mouth in horror and whispered. “That poor general… He will have to live with an eldest son who killed his mother during childbirth.”

Li Xueyue knew that these comments were directed at her. By replacing the general with a commander, everyone would get the message. They openly tried to convince the queen to reconsider making Li Xueyue the crown princess.

If the Crown Princess dies during childbirth, what will happen to the Crown Prince? Will he experience difficulties in remarrying?

What a pity it would be if his first wife died in childbirth? How pitiful a child without a mother would be. What if the prince's son lost his mother?

It is easy for the queen to have such doubts in her mind.

"We shouldn't generalize. Every person is different," the queen concluded.

Li Xueyue did not respond to these insults, and the queen was very disappointed. Was the girl deaf? Or just stupid?

"Of course, Your Majesty," a lady said gently. The crowd was talking, and more people whispered in support.

"It would be a shame if the Crown Princess' name was dragged through the mud because of the other candidates. They may be from the same country, but maybe they are different?" said another.

Li Xueyue blocked these comments. She hadn't finished analyzing the situation. Being practical and steady was the key to winning the game.

There was something about the Queen that stood out. It wasn't her layers of deep purple, pure white, and gold. Her clothes were elegant and appropriate for her age.

However, Li Xueyue's focus was not on silk and embroidery. The most important thing was the queen's accessories.

'What is that...? ' she thought. Then, suddenly, there was a click.

Her necklace is not made of fragile gemstones. It is made of steel. The edges curl down to form a sharp arrow pointing to her collarbone. The rings on the queen's folded hands look like no ordinary jewelry.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being rude." Xu Jiaqi said in a low voice. She paused, waiting for the queen's approval.

The Queen said, "Madam Xu, please continue."

Xu Jiaqi lowered her head to hide her excitement. She didn't want to appear too eager to speak. She dragged her feet and slowly raised her chin.

She said: "There are many disturbing rumors about my previous experience as a humble servant before receiving the generous help of the Crown Princess, which I think should be exposed."

The Queen snorted, encouraging the suddenly talkative Lady to continue.

The queen seldom heard Xu Jiaqi's sweet voice because the woman was shy and timid.

But when the queen heard Xu Jiaqi speak, there was always a sense of calm in that soft and soothing voice.

"It's just..." Xu Jiaqi's voice became lower and lower. He secretly glanced at Li Xueyue. A trace of fear flashed in his eyes, and he quickly looked away.

Everyone noticed her hesitation and came forward to encourage her.

"Ms. Xu, are you okay? You're shaking..." A lady in pink chiffon came forward and hugged Ms. Xu Jiaqi soothingly. She lowered her head, her face full of worry.

"It's okay, Madam Xu, you don't have to force yourself to recall such a disturbing experience." Someone encouraged. She reached out and held Madam Xu Jiaqi's palm, squeezing it soothingly.

The woman in yellow nodded quickly. She glanced at the queen, whose eyes were fixed on Xu Jiaqi.

"Yes, even Her Majesty would prefer it if you didn't tire yourself," she said.

The pink-dressed woman continued, "Ms. Xu, I've never seen you so scared, especially when you're with us. Who made you so scared?"

The Queen turned her eyes to Li Xueyue again. What should the Crown Princess do now? The insults were becoming more and more common. Li Xueyue had to say something. It was either now or never.

Will the Crown Princess remain as quiet as a tree, as still as a leaf, or will her true nature be revealed before them?

So, what about Li Xueyue? What should you do now?