Chapter 44 - A Dilemma (1/2)

Chapter 44 A Dilemma

Wei Yuewu sat down. She lowered her eyes that flowed with dark light. The more she tried to explain, the more difficult it was for such things to be clearly understood. Besides, the attitude of this heir-apparent of Yan State was really suspicious…

The several people present were observing Wei Yuewu. She possessed the look of a thin little girl or just a little young girl who hadn’t grown up yet. Judging by her figure alone, she didn’t look attractive at all. However, her exquisite facial figures, especially that pair of slightly cold yet beautiful eyes were inexplicably attractive.

Such was the opinion of all people present. Their eyes moved to Yan Huaijing again, who was beside Wei Yuewu. He was like jade, and his elegant, handsome eyes gave a sense of tenderness and purity. He had such an air as if he descended from heaven. His eyes were as dark as a deep abyss, yet his gaze was warm and enchanting.

He was the quintessence of natural elegance and remarkable poise as well as loftiness!

Those qualities seemed discordant when found in a person at one time, yet inexplicably congruous at another. They gave an indescribable sense of discord, but somehow people also felt such a combination was plausible.

The Third Princess who was sitting in a corner unconsciously revealed a trace of disgust in her eyes. However, she was an expert in concealing her emotions. She immediately smiled and looked like she didn’t care about the intimacy between Wei Yuewu and Yan Huaijing.

“This is the Third Princess. This is the heir-apparent of the Duke of Lu State.” Yan Huaijing gently introduced the other two persons to Wei Yuewu, as if he didn’t notice their gazes shifting between the two of them.

“My greetings to you, Third Princess. My greetings to you, Your Heir-apparent.” Wei Yuewu stood up again and curtsied respectfully to the two persons. They were much nobler than her, whether in terms of identity or status.

The Third Princess nodded with a smile as an indicator for her to sit down. The heir-apparent of the Duke of Lu State, Lu Yeli, shifted his eyes from Yan Huaijing to Wei Yuewu. He studied Wei Yuewu carefully with a cold gaze and asked in a deep voice.

“You are the daughter of Marquis Hua Yang?”

“Yes, my father is Marquis Hua Yang.” Wei Yuewu replied softly. However, a trace of deep vigilance flashed in her eyes.

As one of the heirs-apparent of the dukes of the four major vassal states, the heir-apparent of the Duke of Lu State was not an ordinary person. It was said that he had led the army since he was a lad and made many battle achievements. He could be considered a person of real power. There were certainly quite many stories about such a figure in the country. However, Wei Yuewu had never heard that he had ever been to the capital.

The border city that was guarded by Marquis Hua Yang also faced Lu State. It was where the territories of Lu State and Yan State met and was a region of extreme importance in the country. It was not unreasonable that the heir-apparent of the Duke of Lu State paid attention to her on this occasion.

“When will your father return to the capital? I would like to meet Marquis Hua Yang when I have time.” Lu Yeli’s cold voice did not fluctuate in the slightest, as if it was just a casual remark. However, Wei Yuewu did not dare to take his words as casual remarks. Without showing her thoughts on her face, she gave a faint smile that seemed as fresh as a lotus.

“No problem, Your Heir-apparent. I will definitely deliver your wishes to my father when he comes back.”

She didn’t want to get involved in those state-level issues. She had never thought that these three figures would gather in such a small tea party. Each of them had the power to shake the capital with one stamp.

Anyway, Wei Yuewu felt that she must be careful in case that she should step into this vortex.

However, although she thought in this way, it didn’t mean that others thought so as well. Yan Huaijing’s narrow eyes revealed a rippling smile. He followed her words and asked, “Yuewu, did you tell your father about that matter?”

He said those words in front of so many people and in a voice as clear as a spring in the mountains. His question sounded both affectionate and indifferent, tickling other people’s curiosity. The words “that matter” in particular sounded quite meaningful, and the way he specially addressed her induced more deep thoughts!

Everyone present immediately stopped what they were doing and turned their eyes towards the two of them…

Wei Yuewu was incensed. However, she had no choice but to reply, “Thank you for your concern, Your Heir-apparent.”

She knew that he meant the cancellation of the engagement between her and Mo Huating. However, this was not something that a young lady from an aristocratic family could openly discuss with other people.

In that case, she could only gloss this topic over in vague terms.

“If you can’t solve it, come to me. Don’t make yourself feel aggrieved.” These words sounded even more affectionate, and Yan Huaijing uttered them in so warm and elegant a way. His handsome face even showed such concern and gentleness as was perceptible to everyone.

The Third Princess’s eyes involuntarily fell on Wei Yuewu again. Although she still kept a smile on her face, there was a hint of disgust in the bottom of her eyes.

The heir-apparent of the Duke of Lu State was also looking at Wei Yuewu. The previous time when he looked at her, it was because of Marquis Hua Yang. But this time, it was because of Yan Huaijing. He practiced martial arts and had sharper eyes than ordinary people. Naturally, he saw clearly the gentleness and warmth in the eyes of Yan Huaijing. However, he could not judge whether Yan Huaijing really treated the girl in front of him in a different way.

According to his spy reports, Yan Huaijing’s behavior in public had always displayed the image of a gentle and elegant young master. However, he was very clear that under the surface of tenderness and elegance, the heir-apparent of the Duke of Yan State truly was a ruthless and cold-hearted person!

“Your Heir-apparent, are you very familiar with Sixth Miss Wei?” The Crown Prince Wen Tianyao blinked and asked Yan Huaijing with a smile.