Chapter 158 - Two Butterflies on a Splendid Dress, Rouge was (1/2)

“My younger sister is no good and is not worthy of such praise from King Xuan. Furthermore, my younger sister is already promised to someone else. She came to accompany my mother today.” Even though You Yuecheng was unhappy, he still smiled as he answered.

“Oh, she’s already engaged! That’s a pity. I wonder if you renege on that?” Feng Yuran did not look away because she was engaged. Instead, he smiled and turned to look at You Yuecheng carelessly.

You Yuecheng’s expression changed drastically as he stuttered, lost for words. “This…”

“Eighth Brother, the reputation of n.o.ble ladies are very important. The lady of the Mingguo Manor is a famous talented lady in the capital and has a stellar reputation. Don’t joke around and ruin her reputation.” Feng Yuxuan smiled as he helped You Yuecheng. He made Feng Yuran’s discussion of You Yue’e sound like a joke in just a few words, calming the stirring storm that had been caused by Feng Yuran.

You Yuecheng heaved a gentle sigh of relief and looked at Feng Yuxuan gratefully.

“Miss You is a famous talented lady in the capital, and Elder Brother knows about it as well. I have only just returned not long ago and did not know about this. I thought that all the n.o.ble ladies are all the same. That they are kept in their homes and no one knows about them. That’s why I was so impressed by Miss You when I first saw her! So this is so, and everyone knows about it!

Feng Yuran did not grow angry because of Feng Yuxuan’s interruption. Instead, he laughed and leaned towards Feng Yuxuan, looking as if he had found someone who had the same interests as him. He even lowered his voice intentionally as he said, “Elder Brother, tell me, other than Miss You, who is the most beautiful amongst the n.o.ble ladies?”

Even though he spoke softly, it was loud enough for Feng Yulei, You Yuecheng and the other n.o.blemen in front of him to hear clearly.

You Yuecheng’s face flushed red and Feng Yuxuan’s smile froze. The fan that he had been waving in his hand did not move as freely as it did. After a moment, he said to Feng Yuran softly and sternly, “Eighth Brother, Father put us three in charge of the banquet tonight. It is impolite to discuss the n.o.ble ladies here.”

This was especially since he did not look the slightest bit respectful when he talked about the ladies. He seemed more like he was talking about the girls in brothels. What did he mean by everyone knew? He was saying that these n.o.ble ladies had been going out and appearing in public and did not know any etiquette. He had mentioned You Yue’e especially, so how could You Yuecheng not flush with embarra.s.sment?

Feng Yuran’s eyes shone like the stars in the night sky when he heard what Feng Yuxuan said. His eyes swept around him and then, he poured Feng Yuxuan a gla.s.s of wine and handed it to him. He winked at him and said softly, looking as if everyone knew exactly what they were saying, “Elder Brother, rest a.s.sured. I won’t say anything now. I will go over to yours later and you can tell me everything in detail about this most beautiful girl.”

Feng Yuxuan’s expression grew ugly while Feng Yulei’s expression grew even uglier. The green veins on his forehead throbbed. Even though he looked in front of him with a smile, he gripped the gla.s.s in his hand tightly.

Who was the most beautiful girl in the capital? It was of course, Ling Fengyan of the Ding General Manor. That was the Queen he had chosen. The two had grown up together and had liked each other since young. Furthermore, the Empress had hinted before, that as long as he ascended the throne, the Ling family will send him a suitable candidate as Empress. Who else could it be other than Ling Fengyan? As such, he had already treated Ling Fengyan as his woman.

But that day, he heard his men say that Feng Yuxuan had brought Ling Fengyan to the lantern festival at night. Then, the two had gone to a private booth in Fragrance House alone. How could Feng Yulei bear that? He walked around his house for a bit before charging to Fragrance House angrily with his men.

Fortunately, he was still rational and knew how to behave graciously when he got his men to knock down the door to the private booth in Fragrance House. Fortunately, they were just chatting inside as well and nothing inappropriate happened as he imagined. The three left, chatting happily, and returned to their own homes. Nothing inappropriate happened.

But, it was still a thorn in his heart!

Now that he heard that Feng Yuxuan still wanted to discuss Ling Fengyan with the playboy Feng Yuran, Feng Yulei felt anger rus.h.i.+ng into his head. He was about to explode.

Feng Yulei was not the only one about to explode of anger. Feng Yuxuan’s forehead throbbed and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. Then, they turned gentle again and he accepted the wine that Feng Yuran held out to him. He took a sip and placed it on the table before pouring Feng Yuran another gla.s.s. He smiled and said, “Eighth Brother, Father was angry at the many dancers and singers in your manor a few days ago. He only agreed to let you out for the celebration tonight. You mustn’t make him angry again. It is better not to be so l.u.s.ty.”

His handsome and elegant appearance, coupled with his sincere smile and the soft sigh as he patted Feng Yuran’s shoulder made him appeared to be a good elder brother who was trying to persuade a philandering younger brother.

“Eighth Brother, Elder Brother is right. You must not say something like this again when you see Father later. Your idea for tonight was good and Father intends to reward you. I heard that Father used 999 pearls to make the most beautiful lantern. We will see who will get it later.” Feng Yulei calmed down then and smiled at Feng Yuxuan, changing the topic.

“Many thanks for your teachings, Elder Brothers. I will definitely not say that much. I have to make Father give me that lantern no matter what. Eldest Brother, Third Brother, you two mustn’t fight me for it. I need the lantern for something urgent.” Feng Yuran narrowed his handsome eyes, and his gaze flitted from a servant who hurried in.

“Alright, Eldest Brother won’t fight you for it since you have use for it.”

“Do you need Third Brother to help you?”