Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

Hua Xiulan ignored the palace rules and hurried to find her mother.

Arriving at Jingxiu Palace where Concubine Xian was, she stepped into the hall, paid her respects to her mother, and said, "Mother, Lan'er misses you very much." Concubine Xian replied, "Lan'er, it's only been an hour since we last met." "But Lan'er really misses you. I miss you very much after not seeing you for a moment." Lan'er knelt at Concubine Xian's feet and said earnestly.

Then Hua Xiulan said, "Mother, I like someone." Concubine Xian asked, "Who is it? Which young man? Is he in love with you?" "It's Jun Moli, the adopted grandson of Grand Tutor Jun. He is very handsome." Hua Xiulan said with a solemn look and a silly smile. Concubine Xian shouted angrily, "It's ridiculous! Although Jun Moli was taught by Grand Tutor Jun, I heard that he is in love with prostitutes and has many wives and concubines in his mansion." "Mother, it's not like that. This is a misunderstanding. Mother, I like him and I want to marry him," Hua Xiulan thought to herself that she must stop the tragedy from happening. Hua Xiulan knelt down and kowtowed. Concubine Xian stared at her daughter with pity in her eyes. The only princess in the palace, who was doted on, wanted to marry a playboy of unknown identity.

After a long while, Concubine Xian said, "I will ask His Majesty to grant you a marriage. Lan'er, please stop crying. Mother will agree to your request." Hua Xiulan burst into laughter, feeling overjoyed. She quickly stood up and supported Concubine Xian, expressing her gratitude beyond words.

"Thank you, mother! Lan'er knows that mother loves Lan'er the most."

Concubine Xian shook her head helplessly and stroked Hua Xiulan's hair. "You are really blinded by love. Well, since you insist so much, I will talk to the emperor for you. But, I still need to understand what kind of person Jun Moli is."

Hua Xiulan nodded, with a happy smile on her face. "I believe that Jun Moli will never betray me."

Two days later, the emperor issued an edict to betroth Hua Xiulan to Jun Moli, and they were to get married on a chosen day.

. . . . .

After Jun Moli received the imperial edict, his face was slightly grim, and he asked in surprise: "Eunuch, what does His Majesty mean by this? Why is the princess so happy with me? I played with the princess when we were young. How could the princess like me?" Eunuch Li replied, "My Lord, the emperor's intention is hard to predict. Please be careful with your words. You should just focus on preparing for the wedding."

Jun Moli frowned, thinking. He always felt that there was something strange about this matter. The princess's sudden show of goodwill and the emperor's will made him confused and worried.

Did the princess know about his plan? No, that was impossible. He had always been careful and cautious in his actions, leaving no trace. Perhaps this was just a political marriage, and the emperor wanted to control him through marriage?

Jun Moli decided to find an opportunity on the eve of the wedding to sneak into the palace to find out the truth. If it was really a conspiracy, he had to find a way to protect himself and the rebels.

As night fell, Jun Moli put on his nightgown and quietly climbed into the palace. With his agility and familiarity with the palace's terrain, he successfully avoided the patrolling guards.

Finally, he came to the princess's bedroom. Just as he was about to approach, he heard a slight conversation.

"Princess, when did you fall in love with Lord Jun? I have been with you for several years, but I have never heard you mention it." Chuntao asked. Hua Xiulan replied, "The moment she told me that she fell in love with me." She smiled foolishly and covered her face shyly. But Jun Moli outside the door was surprised, thinking, "When did I tell the princess that I fell in love with her? Was it when she was young?" Jun Moli was thinking, and suddenly heard Hua Xiulan's voice from inside: "Chuntao, I will get married tomorrow. Which dress do you think he would like me to wear?" Then Chuntao responded: "The princess is naturally beautiful, no matter what she wears, she will look beautiful."

Jun Moli's heart was moved. He had never thought that Hua Xiulan would care so much about his preferences. He thought this marriage was just a transaction of power, but at this moment he couldn't help but feel a little bit of expectation.

However, his reason told him that he should not be swayed by emotions. He took a deep breath and quietly left the place. On the way back, Jun Moli kept thinking about the conversation he had just heard. Why did the princess suddenly like him? Is there any other purpose hidden in it?

Jun Moli decided to put aside his doubts for the time being and wait until the wedding day to observe Hua Xiulan's true intentions. After all, in this palace, everything may hide unknown secrets.