Chapter 54 (1/2)
Chapter 54 – Gossiping About The Ancestor (2)
Ji Yunhuang’s facial expression did not change as he lightly replied, “Who is Old Sixth’s fiance? They already annulled their engagement!”
Pa! The chess piece that Ji Yunxiao had been holding onto landed on the chessboard. “It couldn’t be, right? Are you actually attracted to that little girl who is a piece of trash that Old Sixth wants to avoid at all cost?”
“Trash? Perhaps she simply does not have the innate talent to cultivate psychokinesis.” Ji Yunhuang said as he placed down a chess piece.
“Tsk! Tsk!, seeing you speaking up for her like this, it seems as if that heart of stone of yours is finally experiencing ripples. However, Third Brother, let this little brother offer you a sincere piece of advice. That girl was once betrothed to Old Sixth. Even if they already broke off their engagement, if you pursue her, it will be easy to get her. But, there might be some nasty rumours that are going to spread.”
“Besides, there are so many beauties under the heavens, and many of them are ready to throw themselves at you if you will it, so why do you want to get entangled with that girl? Even if you simply took her as a concubine and not a wife, our Imperial Father would likely disagree as he has to consider the reputation of the Imperial Family…”
A ‘pa!’ resounded as Ji Yunhuang’s chess piece slammed down, nearly cracking the chessboard. “Old Fifth, when did I say I was going to marry her or take her as a concubine? You’re thinking too much! Come, come, it’s hard for us brothers to meet up. If I don’t accompany you to play chess tonight, then I’m not fit to be called your Third Brother.” The placement of the chess pieces sped up.
The corner of Ji Yunxiao’s mouth twitched. ‘Just who is accompanying whom?’
He has never stayed awake until this late in the night. ‘I’m trapped!’
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Ning Xuemo was jolted awake due to a loud racket outside.
She opened her eyes wide and noticed that outside the window, there was a faint hint of firelight. Sounds of disorderly and panicked footsteps were transmitted to her ears.
“Lord Lu, no one is allowed to enter the Crown Prince’s sleeping quarters. Now that the Crown Prince is not here at the moment, without his permission, your people aren’t allowed to enter.” The words Ning Xuemo heard came from the Crown Prince’s butler.
“I am handling a case on imperial orders. Since the criminal is hiding in the Crown Prince’s sleeping quarters, how do I arrest this criminal if I don’t enter?” Lord Lu’s voice sounded imposing as he said those lines.