Chapter 27: Showing the Princess
Ruan Yunsheng was wearing a gorgeous dress made of Yuehua brocade, with intricate and exquisite lotus embroidered on the hem of her skirt.
Her skin is whiter than snow, her peach blossom eyes are sparkling, and the flower ornaments between her eyebrows and the pearl hairpins on her temples complement each other, making her bright and beautiful appearance even more eye-catching.
As soon as the brother and sister stepped into the villa, they instantly attracted the attention of all the guests.
A young man in elegant attire looked at Ruan Yunsheng and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Before, I felt sorry for the princess, thinking that beauty fades quickly and that after five years, the princess's looks would no longer be the same. But now that I've seen her today, I realize that the princess is even more stunning than before."
Someone nearby nodded repeatedly, "I've heard recently that Princess Mingyi has been missing for five years, yet her appearance hasn't changed at all. I thought it was nonsense, but now it seems that seeing is believing!"
"Back then, the princess was the most beautiful woman in Shengjing, attracting the hearts of countless talented men. Unfortunately, she's already been taken..."
On the other side, several noble ladies were secretly looking at Ruan Yunbo.
One of them blushed and whispered in admiration: "The Third Young Master is so elegant and graceful, he is truly a handsome man."
"Strange, why didn't Bai Ruowei, who used to be inseparable from the Third Young Master, come with him today?" Another noble lady looked puzzled. "They used to go out together so often."
"Bai Ruowei came with her brother, didn't you see?" the companion reminded softly.
"But it's strange, why isn't the person who came Bai Ruorui?"
At this moment, Bai Ruowei was standing side by side with Sun Manying, the second lady of the Taiwei Mansion, in the corridor, admiring the plum blossoms together.
Bai Ruowei was still dressed in plain white, looking casual, but she had a pearl ornament in her hair and white plum blossoms embroidered on the hem of her clothes. Her thoughts were all hidden in the details.
Sun Manying wore a green brocade jacket and skirt, and a gilded eight-treasure hairpin, exuding the nobility of a lady from an aristocratic family.
Hearing the whispers of several noble ladies, Bai Ruowei silently raised the corner of her lips.
She used disfiguring spices on Bai Ruorui, and Bai Ruorui's face was covered with rashes. How could she have the nerve to attend the party?
Then, she looked at Ruan Yunsheng and his sister with a dark look.
Although Ruan Yunbo did not hold an official position, he was rich enough to rival a country, handsome and charming, and was the son of a marquis, so he was deeply loved by women.
Originally, she should be the one standing next to Ruan Yunbo and being envied by everyone!
Ruan Yunsheng, this cannon fodder female supporting role...why did she take her place?
However... the life that Ruan Yunsheng had luckily saved should end today!
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Right now.
Xie Yan stood at the window of the attic in the distance, just in time to take in the scene in the courtyard.
He held a cup of tea in his hand, his eyes closely following Ruan Yunsheng's figure, relying on the fact that no one noticed, his eyes were full of fascination.
At this moment, the sound of a wheelchair turning came from behind.
Xie Yan restrained himself and withdrew his gaze, turned around and said, "Royal brother."
Prince An smiled gently: "What are you looking at? You seem so engrossed."
Xie Yan raised the corner of his lip nonchalantly, "Look at my brother's villa, the layout is really elegant."
Prince An waved his hand and sighed, "You know my condition. It's troublesome for me to go out. When I'm idle at home, I can only do some pretentious things."
As Prince An spoke, he glanced out the window and said in surprise, "It's Mingyi who's here."
"I thought Mingyi had passed away, and your sister-in-law was grieving for a long time. I didn't expect Mingyi to be so lucky and survive and come back alive."
Prince An said, and ordered his servants, "Go and tell the princess that the princess has arrived."
"Yes, Your Highness." The servant quickly took his leave.
Prince An turned his wheelchair back to the table and said with a smile, "Your sister-in-law was talking about Mingyi coming last night, but she should be talking with the other ladies in the warm room right now."
Xie Yan nodded.
Prince An added, "Now that Mingyi has returned safely, her four brothers shouldn't be targeting you like they did before. This is also a good thing for you."
Xie Yan had a barely perceptible smile in his eyes, "It's indeed a good thing."
Prince An suddenly changed the subject, "Five years have passed in the blink of an eye, and you and Mingyi have grown up."
"It's common for a man to be unmarried by the age of 20, but Mingyi's marriage can't be delayed any longer."
"It's a pity that Mingyi's parents are gone. She has no sister-in-law at home, and her three brothers are not in Shengjing. So your sister-in-law plans to take advantage of today's banquet to help her find a date."
The smile on Xie Yan's lips froze instantly, and his slender fingers clenched the teacup.
He remembered the secret guard's report, saying that Ruan Yunbo had been urging Sheng Sheng to marry the princess into his family, so that she wouldn't have to leave the mansion after the marriage.
As a result, even Princess An wants to help Shengsheng find a husband.
His Shengsheng is only fifteen years old, why is he in such a hurry to get married so early?
But no one else knew about this, and he couldn't tell anyone about it.
Xie Yan managed to squeeze out a sentence: "The emperor's sister-in-law has always been thorough in her work, but do you already have a suitable candidate?"
Prince An said, "There is indeed one, your sister-in-law's cousin, and I think he's suitable. But it all depends on the princess's own opinion."
He smiled and looked at Xie Yan, "You were once Mingyi's half-brother. If there are any suitable young talents around you, please keep an eye out for her. You also know that her third brother is the most unreliable."
Xie Yan pursed his lips stiffly, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
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In the courtyard.
The princess's personal maid came over with a smile and invited her.
Ruan Yunbo tapped the young masters of aristocratic families chatting and laughing in the distance with his folding fan: "Shengsheng, go ahead. Third brother is going to meet some friends over there."
Ruan Yunsheng nodded and followed the maid into Qinfang Pavilion.
The gilded beast furnace in Qinfang Pavilion emitted warm fragrance. Princess An was wearing a lake blue jacket with gold embroidery. She had a beautiful face and a gentle smile. She affectionately pulled Ruan Yunsheng to sit down.
"Last time in Kunning Palace, we didn't even have time to have a good chat before you left the palace."
Ruan Yunsheng narrowed her eyes and said, "Thank you, Queen and Princess, for helping Shengsheng out that day in the palace."
Princess An waved her hand, "It's just a small favor."
Princess An asked them to leave and said softly, "The Queen wants you to find a good home as soon as possible."
"Shengsheng, it's time for you to get married."
Ruan Yunsheng curled her lips slightly, "I know that the Queen and the Princess are both doing this for your own good, but..."
She sighed, "My eldest brother is now in a remote place, my second brother is still on the battlefield, and my fourth brother's whereabouts are also uncertain. Right now... I really don't have the energy to think about marriage."
Princess An sighed, "Your elder brother is incredibly talented, the youngest number one scholar in Sheng Kingdom's history. Being a mere county magistrate is a waste of his talent. However, with his abilities, he will return to the court sooner or later."
"Shengsheng, I believe in your brothers and hope you live a happy life. That way, they can rest assured no matter where they are."
Before Ruan Yunsheng could speak, Princess An smiled and said, "By the way, do you still remember Ah Yan?"
The person Princess An was talking about was her cousin, Su Muyan, the second son of the current Chief Censor.
Ruan Yunsheng had met Su Muyan several times at banquets before. In his impression, Su Muyan was a handsome young man who was a bit shy.
She nodded: "Of course I remember."
Princess An smiled and said, "Ayan, when he heard the tragic news of you falling into the icy lake, he lost his appetite for a full fortnight. Later, he even went to the temple to pray for you."
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