Chapter 172 - The Beauty Who Followed After (2/2)

“That’s right, Aunt. It is usually so quiet here. There are so many people who thought of you this year, and that’s a good thing. Second Miss Ling is said to rarely leave her home and no one knows about her. She is said to be the most beautiful in the capital. I am blessed today thanks to you, Aunt. I can see the the most beautiful girl in the capital here today. It could be counted as a blessing from Aunt to your nephew in the new year.” Feng Yuran drawled. His voice was mellow and thick and was very attractive. It sounded like music playing in one’s heart.

Ling Fengyan who had just entered the room heard his voice and could not help but look up secretly. She saw an extremely handsome young man with dark glittering eyes. He looked at her with a vague smile. He wore luxurious purple robes embroidered with dragons. The embroidery trailed down his sleeves, making him so handsome that he seemed almost inhuman. His tall nose and red, luscious lips, as well as the exquisite and perfect curve to his chin made him look n.o.ble and perfect.

He closed his handsome eyes slightly. His long slender fingers were pale and shone like elegant bamboo. He was holding on to a cup of tea. His eyes were filled with emotion as if they could speak. A look from him was sufficient for ones to lose their soul.

Ling Fengyan had been ordered by the Empress to go to the Princess Royal’s palace today. She had only come after she heard that King Chu was here. As such, she arrived only a few minutes later than Feng Yuxuan. She was to appear before Feng Yuxuan as a girl who was deeply in love with him. Ling Fengyan did not dare to treat the Empress’ a.s.signment lightly, and she left the Empress’ palace in a hurry.

However, she did not expect Feng Yuran to be here as well!

She could not stop thinking about him for some reason after their meeting that night. Even though she felt as if she could not like the young master who was only interested in games and girls, it was not Feng Yulei or Feng Yuxuan who appeared in her dreams.

As such, when they met again, she felt slightly excited. She almost could not control her joy and excitement. Fortunately, she had grown up by the Empress’ side and could control her emotions well. She bit her lips and hid the excitement she felt. She held on to her maid and approached the Princess Royal shyly. She curtsied and said, “Greetings, Your Highness. May you forever be happy and healthy.”

Every step she took was as light as the wind caressing the willows. Her quiet voice carried the gentleness of a young girl and struck a chord in one’s heart. Furthermore, with her intentional posturing, she seemed even more seductive and gentle. Her polite gesture showcased her good breeding and politeness. One did not know how many times she practiced this in front of the mirror. She was very confident that every step she took made one’s heart flutter.

However, when others watched her, they felt that she was rather fake.

There was not a person in the room who had a favorable impression of her. As such, no one liked her.

Feng Yuxuan only wanted to distance himself from her. He knew what the Empress was thinking even if she didn’t say it out loud.

He did not want to have anything to do with Ling Fengyan. As such, he pretended not to see her gentle and delicate behavior.

On the other side, Feng Yuran sized Ling Fengyan up without hesitation. He felt that she could not compare to Mo Xuetong. Her figure, her appearance, her fakeness and that extremely fake smile on her face… How could she be the greatest beauty in the capital? She was no match for his Tong’er. Look at how those large and bright eyes were staring viciously at him. She was as quick as you could want her to be and she was as angry as you wanted her to be. How could she be compared to a fake wooden person!

Feng Yuran looked at Ling Fengyan while comparing her to Mo Xuetong whom he looked at from the corners of his eyes. He saw Mo Xuetong’s expression growing darker and darker as she glared at him angrily. However, when she saw that he did not care at all, she ignored him and turned her head to the side. One would never be able to have a clear conversation with a useless person like him. How dared he behave so audaciously in front of the Princess!

The Princess noticed their reactions and nodded to herself. A faint but n.o.ble smile appeared on her lips. She said, “Second Miss Ling, please get up. Many thanks for remembering me though I live alone. I wonder if you have brought a message from the Empress?”

Ling Fengyan had never been to Mingzhu Palace and she had come for an ulterior motive today. While the Princess had a good temper, she was rather annoyed at this point. She did not care about what happened in the Empress’ Palace. However, they did not have to come to her Mingzhu Palace. She liked spending her days quietly ever since her husband died. Even though Mingzhu Palace was considered to be in a central location in the palace, she had told the Emperor to try to make her palace be as quiet as possible.

Ling Fengyan understood the Princess’ intentions and her face paled. However, her eyes reddened and seemed a little moist, making her look delicate and pitiful.

“Your Highness, I came to chat with Your Highness on behalf of Her Majesty. So…” She said, sounding slightly aggrieved. She was still kneeling on the ground because the Princess had not told her to rise.

“I have received the Empress’ good intentions. However, it is the New Year’s and everyone wants to have a reunion with their family. You had better return home or the Ding General Manor would be missing a filial daughter.” The Princess said lightly. It was as if she had not noticed how sad Ling Fengyan seemed. Feng Yuran lay against the back of the chair lazily, watching the show.

Feng Yuxuan’s expression remained stoic, looking gentle and elegant.

Only Bai Ling, who was standing beside the Princess took a second look at her. There was a flash of something in her eyes. However, she was just a palace maid. Despite being a well-liked servant of the Princess, she did not dare to say anything in this situation.

The Ding General Manor’s filial daughter was not at home but here at the palace. She was not a relative of the Princess, so why was she here? This was not just a refusal but a stark slap in the face. Even though the Princess was an unapproachable person, she had always seemed strong before others. The Empress had behaved irrationally to send Ling Fengyan over today. They were playing tricks right in front of her. Did they not take her seriously anymore?

Ling Fengyan flushed red and then her face lost all color as she looked at the two handsome princes.

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