A sound of horses' hooves came from afar, raising dust as a procession of riders escorted several men in fine clothes. It was none other than Liang Wanwan's elder brother.
They were all clad in armor.
They were imposing, clearly having just arrived from the military camp. They had long heard that Shen Qingtang was making a name for herself in this place, and their younger sister, Liang Wanwan, had added fuel to the fire, saying how arrogant and bullying Shen Qingtang was, and that Pei Wuwang had been bewitched by her and was unwilling to return to the royal family.
Already harboring some dissatisfaction and curiosity, he came here to see for himself what Shen Qingtang looked like. If she was truly as his sister described...
He wanted to seek justice for his sister and also give Pei Wuwang a warning.
The second, third, and fourth princes dismounted, all three dressed in black court robes embroidered with gold dragons and wearing white jade belts, exuding an imposing aura.
The second prince walked at the front, his face gloomy, his eyes upturned, and his gaze like a venomous, icy pool.
It was brimming with undisguised intrigue and scheming.
When he looked at Shen Qingtang, his gaze lingered on her face with a hint of amusement and calculation, as if he were appraising something he already had.
"Shen Qingtang, how have you been?"
The Second Prince spoke, his voice low but with an indescribable feminine quality, a half-smile playing on his lips, "I never expected that you would cause such a commotion here in such a short time. You have truly impressed me."
His gaze remained fixed on Shen Qingtang, his expression incredibly complex, containing jealousy, greed, and a hint of barely perceptible ruthlessness.
As if trying to see through Shen Qingtang's true nature, every glance he gave was filled with a sinister and cunning aura that sent chills down one's spine.
The third and fourth princes followed behind him, and their appearances bore a resemblance to the second prince.
They lacked some of their depth and gained more arrogance and domineering manner. Their gazes toward Shen Qingtang were filled with contempt, and their hostility toward Pei Wuwang was even more undisguised. Clearly, they supported the Second Prince throughout the entire process and followed his lead without question.
Meanwhile, Pei Wuwang's two maternal uncles, Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan, stood beside the Second Prince, their faces plastered with fawning smiles.
They were not originally from this country. Their attempt to win over the Second Prince was to use the power of another country's royal family to force Pei Wuwang to submit, so that they could profit from the situation.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Second Prince turned his gaze to Pei Wuwang, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Pei Wuwang, I have come here today on behalf of my father to bring you a good marriage."
He paused, then deliberately emphasized, "Your father intends to betroth your cousin Liang Fangfei to you. Liang Fangfei is gentle and virtuous, with stunning beauty, and is also a legitimate daughter of the royal family. She and you, of royal blood, are a match made in heaven. As long as you agree, not only will you be even closer to the royal family, but when you return to the royal family, your father will also give you a title and military power. This is a hundred or a thousand times better than you guarding this small alley."
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