Chapter 219 Damsel In Distress (1/2)

When she heard his excuses, Hua Jing frowned. She knew that Ya Xi was trying to avoid her question. And she was displeased with his answer. Hua Jing didn't think any woman in the Imperial City was more powerful, nor wealthier than her.

She wanted to ask more, but stopped. At the moment, her own reputation was also at stake. Hua Jing had already been warned and punished by her father several times. She couldn't make any more mistakes. If that wretched Yun Shang learned about her rendezvous and reported to her father, Hua Jing would be doomed. And if that were the case, Hua Jing would not be able to justify nor defend herself. After all, as a Princess, she should never visit a brothel.

But Hua Jing wanted to know the woman's name. She smiled and softly said, ”I merely want to know her name. You don't have to worry. I won't do anything that's not proper.”

Silence reigned for a long while before Ya Xi let out a sigh and answered, ”I can't answer your question, Your Highness. This particular guest is your relative. I don't want to be the cause of strife between you and your family.”

”What?” Hua Jing raised her eyebrows in surprise and pondered over the woman's identity. After a while, she nodded to Ya Xi, ”If you're unwilling to reveal her name, I won't force you.”

Ya Xi flashed a smile before sitting at the Guqin stand. He suggested softly, ”Let me play the Guqin for you, Your Highness.” With that said, he started playing.

As the music started, Hua Jing was a little surprised. She frowned as she recognized the song. It was the famous love song, Courting a Phoenix.

However, the song reminded her of the royal banquet during which Prince Jing played the song for Yun Shang. She never thought much of her step-sister. But at that time, Hua Jing had been envious of Yun Shang. It was every girl's dream to be wooed by such a man of such excellence.

Thinking about that, Hua Jing raised her eyes and looked at Ya Xi. Although the men and women in the Palace were all extremely beautiful, she had never seen a man as attractive as Ya Xi. How could she not be elated when such a gorgeous man played a love song for her?

Not long after, Ya Xi finished playing. Hua Jing stared at him with great intensity before speaking, ”Lovely song, Ya Xi. I have little knowledge about music. I have no idea what meaning this song carries. However, I think you are good at whatever you do, so you must have played it well.”

Ya Xi bowed his head and flashed a grateful smile. Hua Jing's heartbeat quickened when she saw his smile.

As she was marveling at his beauty, Ya Xi stood and approached her slowly. Hua Jing couldn't help but step back when he walked toward her. She stopped when her shoulders touched the door.

”Why? Are you running away from me, Your Highness?” Ya Xi chuckled. He glanced at Hua Jing seductively.

Hua Jing flushed. She averted her eyes, ”Why would I run away from you?”

Before she could fathom what was happening, the veil she was wearing was ripped away and tossed on the ground. Hua Jing looked at the veil in a daze. Before she could react, she felt something warm and moist touching her lips.