Chapter 103 Do Not Be Rude (1/2)
Lin Mengya could guess whom that frivolous and rude voice was coming from.
As expected, it was Hu Lunan, who was clad in luxurious apparels.
What was worrying to Lin Mengya was how intimate he was with the Crown Prince.
Since when did these two men become so intimate?
They must be in partnership to carry out some evil plans together. She did not believe that anything good can result from them collaborating.
”Long time no see, Princess Yu.”
Hu Lunan walked up to Lin Mengya. Although he was all smiles, Lin Mengya could sense that he was up to something no good.
She turned to walk towards Long Tianhao, ignoring Hu Lunan's greetings.
Regardless of what they were up to, Lin Mengya was determined to upset their plans.
Just wait and see!
”We ought to be careful. Hu Lunan was the one to suggest coming for this hunting trip. The guards around Mount Lingju were also the Crown Prince's men.
The Prince's quiet words of warning to Lin Mengya felt heartwarming.
Long Tianhao was always so sweet to her, always taking everything into consideration for her sake.
She nodded in response. Even without Long Tianhao's warning, she would make sure that she trod every step with caution.
The princes and the nobles were not the only ones invited for this hunting trip, in fact, many of the officials in the courts had also come along, even bringing along their families.
By chance, Lin Mengya spotted Elder Sister Yueting, who was wearing a long, white dress, making her look even more feminine and beautiful.
When Yueting saw Lin Mengya, she smiled at her warmly as if greeting her.
”Do you like Miss Yue?”
Lin Mengya's interaction with Yueting did not escape Long Tianhao's eyes.
Subconsciously, Long Tianyu's eyes were always drawn towards Lin Mengya whenever she was by his side.
When he saw the look of delight in Lin Mengya's eyes whenever she saw Miss Yue, strangely, Long Tianhao would feel a thrill too.
It seemed that whenever she was happy, likewise he would feel happy.
”She is my future sister-in-law. Moreover, Elder Sister Yueting is gentle and beautiful. Who wouldn't like her?”
Lin Mengya certainly adored her Elder Sister Yueting. She had also managed to contact her brother through Uncle Yue.
She was sure that Elder Sister Yueting would soon become part of her family.
”I believe you will also grow to like Linlang. She is also a gentle and virtuous girl.”
Long Tianhao spoke of Linlang as if they were really familiar with each other.
Lin Mengya felt a stab in her heart at the mention of Linlang, but she kept a straight face and said with a whisper,
”I'm looking forward to meeting this Princess Linlang.”
She took a sip of the wine from the cup. Although it was supposed to be good wine, it tasted especially bitter now.
”Your Highness, the Crown Prince, what shall have as a good omen for this hunting trip?”
Since this was supposedly a casual feast, the rules were not hard and fast.
For some unknown reason, Hu Lunan seemed to become very intimate with the Crown Prince, as if they were good brothers, and their conversation was no longer overly cautious and courteous.
The Crown Prince's eyes which initially rested on Lin Mengya was now averted.
The more he looked at the stunning beauty in Princess Yu, the more he felt that Long Tianhao, the useless fellow, did not deserve such a stunning beauty.
However, he could not suppress that feeling in his heart.
”Good omen? I almost forgot about it if Second Prince did not mention it. Will someone please bring on the gifts?”
Immediately, some men presented a box overlaid gold. Lin Mengya cast a curious look at it. If even the box was so exquisite, its contents must be exceptionally precious.
”This is a precious pearl presented by the East Sea. Everyone could have a look at it.”
The Crown Prince instructed someone to open the box. What they saw was a pearl the size of a child's fist, giving forth a subtle glow.
”What a huge pearl!”
”Such a big pearl must be very valuable!”
The people standing around started to exclaim at the sight of the pearl.
This was a rare treasure and for this reason, not many people have seen it before.
Lin Mengya glanced at it without showing much interest.
Although this pearl was rare to come by, it was not of much use. If she were to wear it as a piece of jewelry, it would be too burdensome.
”Don't you like it?”
Long Tianhao asked curiously as he observed that she did not look very interested.
Any regular girl would be fond of such precious pearls, however, his wife did not seem at all interested in it.
”To me, this pearl is not as lovable as little kittens and puppies. What can one do with it she obtains it? I guess it would only be used for showing off.”
Lin Mengya's perception was new to Long Tianhao and this induced a brainwave in him.
”Princess Yu, vice Princess Dugu has asked for you.”
Just when Lin Mengya was drinking to lift her mood, a strange voice sounded beside her.
As she turned to look, she saw an unfamiliar face.
”Vice Princess Dugu?” she had an impression that she had heard this name before. However, she just could not put a finger to it even after pondering for a moment.
”She is the Crown Prince's vice Princess. We've met her at the palace banquets.”