Chapter 180 The Empress's Ruthless Move
Qin Yuanze has been quite pleased with himself lately. Many of the top beauties who used to be aloof and self-respecting in front of him are now speaking softly and flirting with him, all for the sake of a bigger mirror. He has been receiving invitations to various parties and poetry gatherings.
Qin Mo's two best friends are both distinctive characters. Qin Yumu is fond of martial arts and likes to spar with others, but of course, he only spars with people he has a high chance of winning.
Qin Yuanze is a woman of high taste, but only those women who are exceptionally beautiful and talented and not easily attainable. He doesn't set his sights on ladies from respectable families, but if he gets caught up in one's trap, then he'll have no choice but to marry her.
Today, Miss Wan from Shuxinlou invited several friends to a gathering. The handsome, witty, and considerate Qin Yuanze naturally received the invitation and gladly accepted.
"The young master kept his promise; the timing was perfect!"
The girls at Shuxinlou all had a scholarly air about them and were very particular about etiquette. When Qin Yuanze arrived, Miss Wan was already waiting to greet him.
She was not tall but had a well-proportioned figure, and she had a pair of expressive eyes and a clever mind, which made Qin Yuanze, who considered himself a veteran of the flower world, feel very comfortable, and his heart skipped a beat.
"I have a date with my beloved, how can I be late! Miss Wan, you have been waiting for me!"
Qin Yuanze's demeanor was renowned throughout the capital, and coupled with his status as the heir of a prince, any girl who could resist his warm smile was no ordinary woman. The two felt a deep connection and took their seats hand in hand.
The food and drinks at the banquet were not lavish, but they were exquisite. The three young ladies present were not stunning beauties, but their elegant temperament was unmistakable. They were all exceptionally beautiful young ladies with inner beauty.
"I am honored to have met several ladies today. I have prepared a few trinkets to please them."
Halfway through the drinking session, Qin Yuanze took out several makeup mirrors and distributed them to the three girls. Even the most reserved Li Susu smiled broadly.
The quality of a mercury mirror is directly related to the smoothness of the glass. However, the glass of Dayuan could not reach the level of precision, so mirrors were divided into fine and ordinary ones. Qin Yuanze always kept a few fine mirrors in his possession for emergencies, and today's use was just right.
The frames weren't overly ornate; their simple style suited the tastes of several well-educated young women better. The mirror itself was flawless, like a still lake.
The atmosphere at the gathering quietly warmed up. Several people toasted each other, abandoning all restraint, and the sounds of drinking games and singing filled the air, creating a truly enchanting scene. As night fell and the sound of rain came hand in hand, the pattering of raindrops against the window adding to the charm.
"Your Highness, the spring rain is pleasant but the air is chilly and damp. I wonder if you have brought any rain gear?" Wan asked shyly, her large eyes already brimming with spring-like tenderness.
"No! This rain is really untimely... May I borrow an umbrella?" Qin Yuanze smiled awkwardly, and the regret on his face stung the hearts of the girls.
There was no sound at the table. The three young women all lowered their heads and drank their tea, and none of them were willing to lend their umbrellas.
"Hehe, killing three birds with one stone today... nothing out of the ordinary!"
How could Qin Yuanze, a seasoned womanizer, not understand this situation? His face showed neither sorrow nor joy, but inside he was overjoyed, marveling at how useful his best friend Qin Mo's mirror really was.
"Bang!"
The door to the private room was kicked open, breaking into two pieces and falling to the ground. Wood chips flew everywhere, and if Qin Yuanze hadn't stopped her, Miss Wan would have been seriously injured.
"Where did this come from... uh..."
As the figure outside strode into the room, Qin Yuanze's anger quickly subsided, and his expression changed from anger to sorrow, and then to joy.
"Sister Le Shi, what brings you to Shuxin Tower with such a pleasant atmosphere?"
Qin Yuanze's smile was even warmer and more sincere than when he was drinking with the girls earlier.
A woman entered from outside. She was tall and had long legs. She was imposing and looked like a hero. Her fierce aura made the three women tremble in fear in the corner.
The woman was good-looking and tall, half a head taller than Qin Yuanze. When she saw Qin Yuanze, her expression changed quickly, and her smile became even brighter than Qin Yuanze's.
"Brother Ze, it's raining outside. Auntie asked me to come and pick you up to go home!"
The woman named "Le Shi" spoke in a smug tone, her face full of a smug smile.
Qin Yuanze got goosebumps all over his body. He wasn't just creeped out, he was terrified. He knew something bad must have happened.
The woman's name was Qin Leshi, the beloved granddaughter of Prince Qin Mu of Yan, and she was granted the title of Princess Shanle County. Qin Leshi was deeply favored by Qin Mu, and he personally trained her to be skilled in martial arts and to have a good temper. She was a well-known female tyrant in the royal family, and countless handsome members of the royal family had tasted her fists.
By chance, the female tyrant took a liking to Qin Yuanze, a well-known pale-faced member of the royal family. She became so infatuated that she lost her appetite and became very worried. Later, she mustered up the courage to write a long poem and ask Qin Yuanze for his advice. Qin Yuanze replied with a profound and meaningful remark, declining the marriage proposal.
The domineering woman was not discouraged and quickly rallied. She directly asked her mother to send someone to test the waters at their home. For an unmarried girl to go to such lengths shows the depth of her love.
The King and Queen of Hejian liked this free-spirited girl very much and respected King Qin Mu of Yan. However, Qin Yuanze had made it clear that he wanted to make his own decision about his marriage. The Queen had no choice but to tell them that the two elders would not interfere and would let the two of them develop their relationship as they pleased.
Thus began Qin Yuanze's two-year ordeal of being "pursued" by Qin Leshi, a life worse than death. He couldn't beat Qin Leshi in a fight, and reasoning with her was futile. No matter what he said, the female tyrant would cross her arms and lewdly watch him, laughing and scolding him with amusement.
Later, Prince Qin Mu of Yan felt that this matter was truly detrimental to the dignity of the royal family, so he imprisoned Qin Leshi, thus freeing Qin Yuanze. But today, Qin Leshi suddenly came knocking on the door again, instantly stirring up the shadows in Qin Yuanze's heart.
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