Chapter 310 (2/2)

That person’s voice was not small and in a calm teahouse, his voice could be heard by almost everyone there.

Practically everyone directed their stares at Ning Xuemo and sized her up without any restraint.

The originally quiet lounge suddenly buzzed with noise.

Those people took into consideration Ji Yunhuang’s presence, so they lowered their voices while they discussed between themselves. From time to time, they exchanged some understanding gazes.

The little qilin’s hearing was sharp, thus he could hear everything that was being said.

It could hear some people saying, “It’s really her! Didn’t she get kidnap? How come she’s together with his highness the Crown Prince?”

“A trash being all pretentious in front of the Crown Prince. I really don’t know if she’s insane?”

“That’s right! I heard that before leaving, the Ancestor bestowed a few words to the Emperor. Wasn’t it related to that girl?”

“Ah? What did the Ancestor say? How come I don’t know about it? Quick tell me! Say it quickly!”

“The Ancestor’s speech was philosophical… err… his words were very profound, so I don’t remember everything, but he seemed to say something like ‘the bane of others’ existence’… Those words were heard by my grandfather’s own ears, so it couldn’t be wrong.”

Clang! The teacup in Ji Yunhuang’s hand suddenly fell to the floor!

The sound clearly resounded within the calm lounge. The buzzing sounds of conversations finally stopped. Everyone’s gaze all turned to Ji Yunhuang.

Ji Yunhuang spoke in a cold and low tone, “Anyone speaking falsehoods will not be forgiven.”

His imposing manners frightened people. The people present at the scene were in most part the younger generation of this empire’s high officials and nobility, but they were nevertheless very fearful towards the Crown Prince. As Ji Yunhuang swept a glance at them, each and every one of them lowered their head.

Ji Yunhuang inwardly took in a breath as if he finally decided something. He spoke in a deep voice, “This is Miss Ning. She is Marquis Jingyuan’s daughter, bright and thoughtful. I admire her extremely. In the future, I will take her in as…”