Chapter 415

In the fiftieth year of the Da Xuan era, the Crown Prince ruled the country with the assistance of the Eldest Princess, and the nation enjoyed peace and prosperity.

Three years later, the Great Xuan Kingdom's fortunes changed to Li Huo. A group of exceptionally talented women, led by the eldest princess, began to emerge. The third princess, at the behest of the crown prince, joined the army, rising from a soldier to a general, embarking on a life of military service and setting a precedent for women joining the army.

The Great Xuan Dynasty prospered, and the Emperor and Empress were deeply in love. The Emperor delegated power to the Empress, and the Empress and the Eldest Princess embarked on a path of reform. The Crown Prince intended to support them. The Great Xuan Dynasty eliminated the old and welcomed the new, abolishing many laws that restricted women.

*****

Inside Tianxiang Tower, the sound of a zither drifted softly.

The girl in red reclined on a chaise longue. Her skin was as white as snow, and her face was so beautiful that it could topple kingdoms. Everyone who saw her was amazed by her beauty. Several handsome men surrounded her; these were the guards she kept in her mansion.

The guards poured wine and served pastries, surrounding the young woman on the chaise longue with humble manners.

In the center of the room sat a man with his clothes half-undone. His eyes were covered by a light veil, his nose was high and straight, and his thin lips were tightly pursed, with a slight red tinge. His well-defined fingers plucked the strings of a guqin, and a cold, lonely melody flowed out. He was extremely aloof.

Song Xi, lying on the couch, slightly lifted her eyelashes, her watery eyes carefully examining the man's face and figure. He was handsome and lean, just the way she liked him. Most importantly, he was blind, which suited her taste perfectly.

Unfortunately...

As the music ended, the man stopped playing his hands. Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting a halo around his perfect profile. Song Xi's heart skipped a beat.

"Please, Princess, have mercy on me, Lord Yu," the man said, tilting his head slightly toward Song Xi. His usually arrogant voice now carried a hint of pleading.

Song Xi sat up with the help of the guard beside her. She said slowly, "I heard that Yu Jun has been blind since birth, so it is really unnecessary to cover her eyes with a light veil."

These words were a mockery of Yu Jun's pretentious act.

Yu Jun is the latest male protégé trained by Tianxiang Tower. He is famous for his aloof appearance and excellent zither playing. Today is Yu Jun's first time receiving guests, and the Eldest Princess has spent a lot of money to become Yu Jun's intimate guest.

Yu Jun lowered her head slightly and answered softly, "Your Highness, my eyes are indeed congenitally blind, but I can see a little bit of light. This little bit of light is not a problem for ordinary people, but it is extremely painful for me."

As soon as she finished speaking, Song Xi raised her eyebrows and smiled. She stepped off the chaise lounge and came to Yu Jun's side. Without hesitation, she raised her delicate hand and pulled off the thin veil covering Yu Jun's eyes.

The warm sunlight outside the window fell on Yu Jun's closed eyes. His smooth brows furrowed suddenly, as if he were enduring pain. Within a few breaths, tears slid down his cheeks.

Yu Jun dared not dodge. He knelt down straight, enduring the stinging pain in his eyes, and begged for mercy, "Please forgive me, Princess."

Song Xi looked at Yu Jun for a moment before speaking: "Yu Jun is deeply loved by me, so I redeemed her and brought her back to the princess's residence to serve her."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jun was shocked. His expression was one of astonishment, but he could only express his gratitude: "Thank you for your appreciation, Princess."

Song Xi chuckled and left the room, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance.

A guard who was with her came up to Yu Jun and sneered, "Yu Jun is truly blessed. Take her away!"

Yu Jun kept his eyes closed and remained silent.