Generally, those attending such grand gatherings are noble young men of high status, and the young women they invite are either about to reach adulthood or already married but unmarried. Having gone to great lengths to come here and win the heart of the nobleman who invites them to dance, few would refuse. However, the prince's question was extremely clever. Instead of asking what would happen to the girl who refused, he asked how the king would handle such a situation, successfully drawing the king, who was watching the drama unfold, into the fray. This greatly pleased Xiang Wan. She secretly gave Yuan Feng an approving look and quietly continued to enjoy the show.
"This, this..." His Majesty the King had clearly not considered this issue. He pondered the meaning behind the words, and something just didn't feel right. Apart from the tone he often heard from his own son, no one had ever dared to speak to him like this. Although he couldn't see the face, he was certain that the person in front of him was his troublesome son, who must not want him to see his son make a fool of himself, so he was shifting the blame onto him.
He glanced at Qin Rong, then at Xiang Wan, recalling what had just happened. His lips twitched: Just like his son. Need I say more about who his daughter-in-law is? What a pity for such a delicate girl. If she had fallen into his son's hands, she probably wouldn't even be left as a trace. Thank goodness, she wasn't snatched away by his son.
His Majesty the King's mind raced, and he began to sympathize with Qin Rong, who was standing to the side, weeping with grievance.
After a long silence, Yuan Feng could tell from the king's expression that his father was lost in thought. He coughed lightly to bring the king's attention back to him.
"Of course, it only counts if both parties are willing. However, I am very curious, why are you unwilling to remove the mask for Miss Qin Rong? Could it be...?" The king did not expose Yuan Feng. Since he wanted to play along, he was happy to pretend to be ignorant and watch his son win over his daughter-in-law. It was just too enjoyable.
The king's gaze shifted strangely between Xiang Wan and Qin Rong, making Xiang Wan feel a chill run down her spine. Why did she feel so uncomfortable?
Yuan Feng narrowed his eyes. How could he not understand the king's wicked sense of humor? But now was not the time to outwit his father. It wouldn't be too late to deal with it after the important business was finished.
Under the protection of that protector, Qin Rong had adjusted her mindset, but her gaze toward Yuan Feng was even more ardent than before.
"Why do you want to see my face? If you can give me a reason that pleases me, I will grant your wish."
Yuan Feng turned to look at Qin Rong, seemingly asking a question casually, while his eyes were fixed on Xiang Wan, a fox-like smile playing on his lips.
Qin Rong raised her head, looked at the masked man beside her who was staring at her intently, and then at Yuan Feng. She hesitated for a moment, but when her gaze fell on Xiang Wan, she was filled with anger and immediately made up her mind. Her determination was obvious.
She walked up to Yuan Feng, her eyes fixed on him as if he were the only person in the world, and said with fervent anticipation, "Since we parted by the river in Anyang, Rong'er has often thought of you, sir. Your voice, your smile, your every gesture, even every word you said to me, I remember them all. I often wonder how there could be someone in this world so unforgettable. If I could see you again, I would do anything. Now that you are before me, I am so excited that I may have done something inappropriate. But please, sir, for the sake of my sincere heart, allow me to fulfill this wish. Afterwards, whether or not we are destined to be together, I will have no regrets."
These words touched many, moving them with her devotion. Even Xiang Wan was stunned, not expecting Qin Rong to be so bold as to confess in public. Only His Majesty the King sighed and shook his head, his eyes filled with sympathy.
Yuan Feng seemed unmoved, even having the leisure to concern himself with Qin Rong's protector. The young man grew increasingly stiff at Qin Rong's words, his initial eagerness turning to sorrow in his eyes. Then, everything returned to calm, and he silently returned to his seat.
"You really will do anything?"
Yuan Feng's jarring remark made Qin Rong's face pale, but she pursed her lips and nodded.
"In that case, let's all act as witnesses."
Yuan Feng looked around, and finally his gaze fell on Xiang Wan, who was watching the show from the side. He walked over and pulled her in front of Qin Rong.
Xiang Wan didn't know what Yuan Feng was going to do, so she stood there blankly without moving. But then she saw Yuan Feng quickly take off his mask, and that face that was so outrageous that it was infuriating to both gods and men appeared before her eyes.
"Ah, what a handsome young man!"
"Young master, I feel like I've seen you before. Why do you look so familiar?"
"How could this be...? Your Highness!"
The people around were in an uproar. His Majesty the King sighed and rubbed his forehead. He knew this would happen. He just hoped that someone's behavior wouldn't be too unseemly.
Qin Rong stood frozen, staring blankly at Yuan Feng. She had considered that Yuan Feng was of noble birth, but she had never imagined that he would be a prince. At this moment, her heart was pounding as if it were about to leap out of her chest.
Xiang Wan was too late to stop Yuan Feng's actions, so she could only smile bitterly to herself, frowning and racking her brains for what to do next, but Yuan Feng didn't give her a chance at all.
"Beautiful lady, I've been deeply attracted to you since our first meeting. Could you give me a chance to pursue you?"
Yuan Feng smiled, stretched out his right hand in front of his eyes, and said something that left Xiang Wan speechless.
Is this still the Yuan Feng she knows? The change in style was so fast, she could hardly keep up.
Seeing the smile on his lips, yet his eyes remained clear and calm, Xiang Wan couldn't tell for a moment whether it was genuine or an act. She frowned, lowered her voice, and asked, "What are you up to?"
Yuan Feng raised an eyebrow and replied in a low voice, "The show is about to begin!"
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