Chapter 98 Ten Miles of Lotus Flowers, an Incredible Scene (2/2)

”Eldest Brother, do you not like these? I quite like it.” Feng Yuran said lazily, his beautiful eyes sliding across Feng Yuran's melancholic expression. He suddenly smiled and clapped his hands. ”Since Eldest Brother does not like it, then I shall not force it on you. If you ever find yourself liking what you see here, just send someone to tell me. I will definitely pick the best for you.”

Feng Yuran only intended Feng Yuxuan to hear the last part of his statement, which was why he said it softly by Feng Yuxuan's ear. He smiled knowingly. Feng Yuxuan almost could not keep the gentle expression on his face as he was teased by Feng Yuran in front of the Fifth Princess. He coughed awkwardly with a slight blush on his face as he squirmed.

The women all curtsied to Feng Yuran before leaving. There was a pile of thick capes at the door. The women all took one and pulled them tightly around themselves. They picked up their instruments, drums, hid their flutes…and then left the waterside pavilion.

”Eldest Brother, Fifth Sister, have some tea. There isn't much etiquette to observe here. Tell me what you would like to eat if there's any. Father has stopped me from leaving the palace, but he did not stop my mouth. Even if I were to move, I cannot move out of his hands.” Feng Yuran was in a good mood and there was a beautiful smile on his handsome face. He picked up a pastry on the table and ate it elegantly. Someone had already poured tea for Feng Yuxuan and the Fifth Princess.

”Eighth Brother, Father is going to be angry if you behave like this. He might even extend your ban. Can you read more if you have nothing to do. Father asked me and Fifth Sister to come today to see if you have studied.” Feng Yuxuan sighed and advised Feng Yuran.

”Eldest Brother, do you think I'm not doing good like this?” He looked at Feng Yuxuan charmingly as he leaned back into the couch, asking the question disapprovingly.

”It's not that it is not good. But Father…” Feng Yuxuan was annoyed by Feng Yuran's laziness, but did not know how to persuade him. He had come on behalf of Emperor Zongwen today, so he had to persuade Feng Yuran to get himself together no matter what. Even if Feng Yuran had no interest in fighting for the throne, he was a royal son and had to maintain outward appearances after all. It would not do to have the rumors say that the biggest playboy in the capital was from the royal family after all.

”Would Father feel gratified if I started studying hard now?” The frivolity in Feng Yuran's laughter grew. He even winked at the Fifth Princess naughtily, causing her to laugh despite herself. ”Eldest Brother, I will read books, but can I do that in a few days? I have only just been locked up by Father, so can you let me relax for a few days before I start reading? Tell Father not to worry about me. I eat and sleep well here and I will listen to him in a few days and study well.”

While he might have answered to Feng Yuxuan, he looked as if he was just saying it half-heartedly. It did not sound sincere at all. He had to pick his mood to study, and would only study when he was in a good mood. And if he was in a bad mood, he would study later. Feng Yuxuan was speechless. Was there anyone as lazy as this? Even though he had thought of plenty to say before coming, they were all useless now.

Feng Yuran looked as if he would not listen to anyone's advice, and who could really do anything to him? Feng Yuxuan pitied Emperor Zongwen now for having a son like this. He could not scold or beat him, and he sounded as if he was reasonable for not being skilled at anything. How were they going to teach him to be better?

He had heard that Feng Yuran had helped to settle something in the imperial gardens some time ago. It seemed now that he was interested in the girl's beauty. That was nothing surprising. Feng Yuran's heart cringed when he thought of that innocent and beautiful face and the smile on his face grew warmer.

Feng Yuxuan and the Fifth Princess left in the end with nothing to show for it. Feng Yuran sent them to the door warmly and only turned around after watching their horse carriage speeding off in the distance. He told his servants to close the Manor's doors and he walked further into the manor. He still could not leave his manor, so no one came to his manor.

”Your Highness, what did King Chu and the Fifth Princess mean?” Feng Yue hurried behind Feng Yuran and asked him softly.

”They came to visit me to see if I have been working hard. They were worried about me!” Feng Yuran answered lazily without slowing down. He returned to his courtyard and did not go to the waterside pavilion. He went up to the third floor of Jinwei Pavilion. He said that it was his bedroom and he did not like too many people following him. His servants all stayed on the first floor and only Feng Yue followed him up.

”Your Highness, you mean that King Chu and the Fifth Princess were here to visit you?” Feng Yue followed him and asked anxiously.

”It's fine that they were worried about me. It would be best if they visited me every day if they have nothing to do. I will seem even more innocent!” Feng Yuran said casually as he picked up a book on the table and looked at it.

”Then, now…”

”We can rest a.s.sured now. My good Eldest Brother and Fifth Sister have seen me being defiant. They would definitely speak up for me when they return to the palace. Father would be satisfied now!” Feng Yuran smiled as if he did not care. He did not even look up at all.

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