Chapter 288 - The Heartless Prince Had the Beautiful Servant Executed (1/2)

“Princess Anping!” Bai Yichen’s pupils contracted as he became angrier. Bai Yihao had consistently made the conversation about Princess Anping as if he were really l.u.s.ty.

“Turns out my Big Brother do know about her. I can’t believe that the reputation of Princess Anping spread far and wide. After two to three years, her name will be known all over the Qin Kingdom and the Yan Kingdom.” Bai Yihao looked at Bai Yichen’s angry expression, satisfied. He sighed slowly and continued. “Brother, if you are looking for a beauty, she will be the best choice! It’d be a pity if you miss her!”

“Since she is so outstanding, why are you not interested in her?” Bai Yichen’s rage was apparent as he retorted. Like he had expected, Bai Yihao wanted to use this beauty to lure him in giving up pursuing Fifth Princess so that he could marry her himself. Judging by the background of Fifth Princess, his influence would instantly increase.

His tricks were apparent in his eyes.

After his words, he realized that he overreacted and thus lifted up his wine cup to drink, hiding the anger in his eyes.

“Don’t be ridiculous! I am merely a hostage here.” Bai Yihao laughed out and ridiculed himself as if he were mocking Bai Yichen for not knowing his status. After all, even though he was a hostage in the Qin Kingdom, he was still the Crown Prince of Yan Kingdom, making him more prestigious than Bai Yichen.

If he couldn’t match up to the woman, how could Bai Yichen do?

“This must mean that I am no match for Fifth Princess!” Bai Yichen tried hard to suppress his anger as he stared at Bai Yihao with gloomy eyes. He would let him know who was unfit to marry Fifth Princess. With Fifth Princess’ influence at his side, it would be much easier for him to compete with Bai Yihao.

When he became the emperor, he would then ask Bai Yihao who was not worthy of Fifth Princess, and who was her ideal match.

“Is that true?” Bai Yichen’s face was cold and a trace of cruelty flashed across his eyes. Anyway, he must marry Fifth Princess regardless of anything. He would leave that beauty to Bai Yichen, who would have nothing to protect his beauty after he lost his kingdom.

Only a powerful man could protect a woman of such beauty. Without power, such a woman would only bring disaster.

The two had always hated each other and this feast was just for show, as the two had nothing in common at all. Lifting up his cup of wine, Bai Yichen drank up all the wine and bid his farewell with a sneer.

He used to live in Bai Yihao’s manor but moved away now as he did not want to stay in Bai Yihao’s place, feeling restricted there. Since he wanted Fifth Princess’ heart, he would need to spend time. Thus, he did not hesitate to buy a house.

“Big Brother, leaving so soon?” Bai Yihao placed down his cup of wine and smiled as if he had not seen Bai Yichen’s indignation.

“Yes, when I settle down, I will invite Fifth Brother over for a feast.” Bai Yichen’s eyes carried a trace of cruelty as he turned around to leave without waiting for Bai Yihao’s reply.

There existed so much hatred between the two that none of their words would be taken seriously by the other.

“Goodbye, Big Brother. Till we meet again.” Bai Yihao explained elegantly and slowly as he received another cup of wine from his servants. Smiling, he flicked his finger on the cup, producing a clinking before placing it down.

This sequence of actions was extremely natural and elegant, and was gentlemanlike even though no one noticed.

“Sir, what if First Prince really did marry Fifth Princess?” One of the dancers waved her hand, signaling everyone to retreat. She moved up elegantly and took over the wine bottle from the servant. Kneeling in front of Bai Yihao, she rolled up her sleeves and asked curiously.

“It would be great if Big Brother can marry Fifth Princess!” Bai Yihao sighed slowly as if releasing all the air stuck in his throat.

“But, sir…” The woman did not understand and was confused.

“Yu Mei, what did you find from investigating yesterday’s matter?” Bai Yihao smiled and waved his hand, signaling her to stop. His eyes were calm and elegant.

Even though her master smiled calmly, she could see the dissatisfaction in his eyes. Sitting upright, she reported respectfully. “Yesterday, we chased all the way. However, the figure in front disappeared fast with someone returning to attack us. We were forced to stop and thus the figure disappeared.”

“Yu Mei, you have been following me for a while!” Playing with the wine cup with his long fingers, he smiled.

However, this smile was sinister in Yu Mei’s eyes. Uncontrollably, she kneeled down and begged, “Sir, I have been following you since young and you have saved my life. I shall repay you with my life! If there’s something I didn’t do well, please tell me.”

“Very well! Extremely well! Perhaps too well!” Bai Yihao was looking at her with a tender smile.

“No, sir! I won’t dare to do it again! I won’t dare!” s.h.i.+vering, Yu Mei knocked her head against the ground repeatedly, his jade white forehead red and swollen but yet she dared not stop.