Chapter 207.2 - Unexpected Relationship (2) (1/2)

Chapter 207 Unexpected Relationship (2)

On Zhen Wei Pavilion’s second floor parlor, Feng Xia Qi and Yue Bai Lian sat across from one another. As the two man and woman with stunning good looks, the two of them were a feast to the eyes, that is, if you ignore the other woman present in the room.

Because Feng Xia Qi and Yue Bai Lian’s marriage has been made public, the two of them sat down together in Zhen Wei Pavilion to discuss matters of their wedding. Though Feng Xia Qi had no romantic love for Yue Bai Lian, he had feelings of friendship for her. He respected Yue Bai Lian very much, so he hoped Yue Bai Lian will propose some suggestions. He didn’t expect to encounter the daughter of the secretary of the Ministry of Defense at Zhen Wei Pavilion.

Qiao Yan Ran was the illegitimate daughter of the Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, but because of her outstanding good looks, she was relatively reputable in the capital. Qiao Yan Ran has been enamored with Feng Xia Qi for years; however, Feng Xia Qi didn’t feel anything for her at all. Though he was always gentlemanly, there wasn’t any warmth.

Though Qiao Yan Ran knew fourth wangye had no feelings for her, she still silently liked him, thinking that even if her status didn’t allow her to be fourth wangye’s main consort, the position of side consort was still obtainable. But what pained Qiao Yan Ran was that fourth wangye was about to marry this Princess Bai Lian. Qiao Yan Ran was very much aware of Princess Bai Lian’s beauty and talents. If fourth wangye really married Princess Bai Lian, the likelihood of her entering fourth wangye manor was too slim.

At court, the loudest voices for the Crown Prince candidate was fourth wangye. If there weren’t any accidents, fourth wangye was to the Crown Prince. So Qiao Yan Ran stood guard outside fourth wangye manor and followed to Zhen Wei Pavilion, watching as fourth wangye and Princess Bai Lian entered the parlor. She pretended to have a coincidental encounter by entering the parlor.

Though neither fourth wangye and Princess Bai Lian spoke, the atmosphere was harmonious, making Qiao Yan Ran jealous. She forced a smile onto her lips to make herself even more beautiful, discreetly shifting over to Feng Xia Qi’s side, “Does fourth wangye like taste tea? This girl has learned some skills for brewing tea. Would fourth wangye condescend to have a taste?”

How could Feng Xia Qi and Yue Bai Lian not make out Qiao Yan Ran’s intentions? But they both considered Feng country’s court was withering at the moment and the secretary of the ministry of defense was a highly important position, so Feng Xia Qi nodded, smiling, “Then benwang will have a taste!”

Qiao Yan Ran was thrilled. Taking a peek at Yue Bai Lian, she didn’t see any signs of jealous from Yue Bai Lian. Qiao Yan Ran thought, this Princess Bai Lian was indeed something to not even be angry. She would be difficult to deal with should she enter fourth wangye manor.

What Qiao Yan Ran doesn’t know was Yue Bai Lian didn’t love Feng Xia Qi. The two’s marriage was more like a pact, so why would she be jealous?

Qiao Yan Ran had the server boy serve some steaming hot water and quality tea leaves. Sitting at the table to begin brewing tea, Qiao Yan Ran shyly asked Yue Bai Lian, “Can I bother Princess Bai Lian to get the cup for this girl?”

Yue Bai Lian nodded, bringing the cup over to Qiao Yan Ran. Qiao Yan Ran smiled, “This girl’s skill with brewing tea isn’t that good. I’m always clumsy, so can I ask Princess Bai Lian to lend a hand? This girl will be eternally grateful!”

Yue Bai Lian nodded, her posture graceful as she sat beside Qiao Yan Ran. Yue Bai Lian’s head was adorned with a gold eight treasure headdress, strung with five sun phoenix pearl hairpins. The skirt was girdled with a green sash, weighed down by two rose pendants. She wore a red jacket with golden butterflies and flowers with a multicolored outer coat with silver-blue threads. Underneath was an emerald green flower skirt. Paired together, it made her appear peerless in beauty. The moment she sat down beside Qiao Yan Ran, it became obvious which one was better than the other.

Qiao Yan Ran was jealous of Yue Bai Lian being more beautiful than her and she noticed fourth wangye’s gaze never drifted away from Yue Bai Lian onto her. Qiao Yan Ran’s eyes flashed with resentment and resolutely continued to brew tea.

“Sorry, sorry!” Qiao Yan Ran accidentally overturned the tea on the table which got Yue Bai Lian’s sleeve wet. The dark tea stain made Yue Bai Lian’s dress appear even dirtier.

“It’s nothing!” Yue Bai Lian said without batting an eyelash. How could she not tell this was Qiao Yan Ran’s cheap trick? Having stayed at Xiao Jin Pavilion for so many years, she’s seen a lot of these cheap tricks. Though disdained to use them, she was very much aware of them.

“This…” Qiao Yan Ran said apologetically, “How about I let my servant girl take Princess Bai Lian to clean up?

Wu Qing Pavilion’s restaurant and such places had bathrooms and places to wash up at. Lan You Nian had had people add these. Now many restaurants had these places.

Yue Bai Lian glanced at Feng Xia Qi and then nodded. She curtsied to Feng Xia Qi and left the room.