24 Hua Xifeng 1 (2/2)

The current prime minister, Li Qian, walked proudly with his wife and daughter across the bridge.

Li Wei only spared them a glance before looking down again. She noticed that Khan Bojing really didn't accompany Li Zhilan. Unexpectedly, she felt a bit surprised with his honesty. Li Wei let out a breath she didn't know she was holding, feeling relieved that things were not the same as before.

On the same event, in her first life, it was this occasion that became the first meeting between them. Li Wei first saw Khan Bojing trailing behind Li Zhilan on this day. If only she could be taken away from this place now, how much better would that be?

”Li Wei, we meet again.” Li Zhilan spoke as she sat down with her parents. The Li family's tables were set up together and naturally, she spoke to her cousin. The last time they met was not an encounter worth mentioning or remembering.

Li Wei finally looked up as her name was mentioned. She smiled politely, ”En, it's been three years. I trust that you've been well?”

Li Zhilan smiled happily, her face glowing of clear happiness. ”Li Wei, I've been wanting to tell you. I've been quite well. I met the love of my life and we're getting married soon. Please make sure you come celebrate with us!”

”I'm glad to hear such good news. I'll be there.” Li Wei was honest. She really felt happy, almost relieved, to hear Li Zhilan was doing well. Three years ago, they were both immature. Now that there's been time to grow and move on with life, she didn't have anything against Li Zhilan. Li Wei was an unforgiving person, but only on those who deserved it. If such a mean person like her had a chance to relive, then she couldn't blame others based on the past either. In this life Li Zhilan didn't attack her. Naturally, she wouldn't do anything harmful either.

”Xifeng, you're here.” Li Zhilan sweetly called as her beloved walked towards her.

Xifeng.

Hua Xifeng.

Li Wei tried to not his name affect her. Her gaze remained on the embroidered lotus on the sleeves of her dress. Even as her lashes slightly trembled, her body remained calm.

”Li Wei.” That man spoke her name. His voice low and rich, the same way she remembered it to be. His figure came closer, as if to get a better glimpse of her. ”Welcome back to Na'an.”

This was their first encounter in this lifetime. If he wasn't of royalty, she wouldn't look up. But because he held the status of a prince, she couldn't ignore him.

Hua Xifeng, the man whom she dedicated all the years of her life to, now stood in front of her. He smiled warmly and his eyes encouraged her to speak. He was tall and handsome, carrying an air of righteousness with him. Yesterday, she didn't want to see Hua Xifeng, she didn't want to be reminded of him. All night and all morning, she wondered if she could really face him again. To ponder and to actually experience meeting him were two different things. Initially, she thought she would be nervous, but she wasn't. Instead, she was curious. She wanted to study this man whom she once loved so deeply in her youth. Li Wei ah, how good was this man that you gave your everything to chase after?

Li Wei bowed politely with a simple response, ”Thank you, your highness.”

”We haven't met before. I'm glad to meet you today after hearing about your name for so long. I'm Hua Xifeng.” He spoke proudly with confidence. It was really not an understatement to say that he was deserving of his confidence. Whether it was his family, talents, appearance, or skills, he was the top on every category. He was inferior to almost none.

She looked at Hua Xifeng straight in the eyes, her gaze piercing through his soul. ”Li Wei congratulates your highness on your engagement.”