Imperial Garden Plaza.
Hundreds of reporters and media outlet were all waiting outside after they heard reports of important state people of the country and other foreign leader were heading inside the community.
"If I'm not wrong, today is the Legendary Princess's Birthday."
"Of course it's her birthday, some members of the Royal family from England even arrived a few days ago and so did Lord and Lady Knightley."
...
Outside the well decorate garden filled with beautiful flowers and lights. Family and friends gathered together as they celebrate the girl's birthday.
"Weiwei, where is Lizzy?" Elder Lady Knightley asked.
"Mother, she's still getting change," Lady Zhao replied.
"Weiwei, welcome home... I've missed you so much." Madam Yang embraced her long childhood friend.
"I've missed you too, I see Yang has grown so well."
Young Master Yang greeted all the elders with proper manners. It then surprised him when the corner of his eyes notice a familiar person walking down the patio. He left the elders and run towards the person. "Auntie Li Zi, what are you doing here?"
Elizabeth was surprised to see that young boy at the same time not surprised, that he'll be here since his family is a close friends with hers.
She got down to face the young boy and explained everything. "Young Master Yang, Auntie Li Zi's real name is Elizabeth Knightley. I am the daughter of Robert Knightley and Weiwei Zhao. Auntie Li Zi needs to hide her identity so she can continue with her career. Can Young Master Yang do that for me and not let anyone know who I am including Little Yan?"
Young Master Yang nodded his head pleased to know the truth, "Of course, Auntie Li Zi... As long as you promise to take us out next time on a trip."
"Of course, as long as your parents allow it and so does Little Yans' I'll be happy to take both of you out."
Madam Yang wondered why Lady Zhao was giggling all of a sudden, "Is something wrong Weiwei?"
"It seems the young gentlemen are jealous of your son for having the courage to approach Lizzy."
"Oh..."
The young gentlemen, of course, were either from a military family, policies or aristocratic families. They have known about Elizabeth exist since they were kids, but are only acquaintances and not so close.
"Wow, I haven't seen Liz for so long and she sure is beautiful."
"It's only been 3 years since I last saw her yet she changed into a beautiful lily indeed."
Elizabeth wore a burgundy off-shoulder dress. The skirt front hemline drops all the way to her knees as the train in the back falls all the way to her ankle, the skirt was in an asymmetrical line. It was made of satin and lace materials. There were beautiful crystal decorations all over the skirt.
Seeing how the young men were gazing at the girl. Four men, in particular, weren't pleased how they were eyeing at her. The fire inside them was burning up, as they tried to control themselves and avoid any conflict. It was just so hard for them to see their princess being taken away from them.
Lady Zhao hosted the event as she welcomes everyone and thanked them for coming to her daughter's birthday. "It's been a while indeed, since we last celebrate Elizabeth's birthday in China. I'm happy to see everyone doing well at the same time thankful for sparing your time to celebrate with us."
"We apologize for not informing you all of her sudden return. It was all last minute at the same time she decided to enter the entertainment industry and as you know she still wishes to keep her true identity from everyone."
"I won't say anything further... Please join me as we sing Lizzy a birthday song."
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dearest Lizzy
Happy Birthday to you
Elizabeth carried Young Master Yang with her as she went closer to her cake and blew the candle with him. With her finger she grabs a small portion of icing and smudges it on the little boy's nose.
It made everyone laugh seeing how the girl's personality still hasn't changed over the years.
...
The family then gathered one at a time as they took pictures with the celebrant.
The young men hesitate in approaching the girl and were only forced by their parents or elder to talk to her in the end.
"Liz, I haven't seen you since your 18th birthday."
"Liz, congratulation on your new career."
"By the way, what project are you doing?"
Elizabeth smiled seeing familiar faces at the same time she can just be herself, "Didn't expect we last saw each other on my 18 Shou, thank Blake, it's called The Empress Is Reborn Yi."
Whilst Elizabeth was being entertained by the young gentlemen, the adult themselves converse with each other.
"My dear Weiwei, if you don't mind why not set my son and your daughter. He is a fine man."
"Come now, isn't my Edward better... His working in parliament and is an ambassador."
"Since Elizabeth is a member of the royal family, shouldn't she marry one of the royal princes in Europe."
Lady Zhao didn't say a word, the fact that her daughter has been thinking of someone already. She dares not mention it to anyone. For her, her daughters' happiness if her priority. She doesn't care if she marries into a beggar as long as the man loves her for her and so does she.
"You all know that's not a good idea..." Lady Zhao pointed using her eyes at the man beside her whose glaring furiously at the young gentlemen surrounding his daughter.
The lady didn't know whether they should laugh or be afraid of seeing the man's ridiculous attitude. As if he was pointing a gun at each one of them, targeting them in the head.
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Later that evening, all the guests depart home and Elizabeth was with her family in one of the seating areas opening her present.
"Darling, the dress you auntie got you is so beautiful." Elder Lady Knightley said, seeing the girl pulling it out of the box. It was a traditional qipao with beautiful sakura designs.
"I like it too... I received quite a lot of jewelry as well." Elizabeth grabs another present and started opening it. She sighed, seeing the vast amount of present she received.
'What am I going to do with all of this, I won't be able to wear any of them anyway since people will think highly of me. Some of the jewelry are so nice, but they are just too attractive to put on. Something simple would be nice...'