Chapter 28 Seduction
Xie Yunyu originally came to talk to Xiao Ling about their relationship, but now that the Crown Prince was sitting next to her, she didn't know how to start the conversation.
The three sat facing each other and drank a couple of sips of tea.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, the Crown Prince said, "Um, I'll go sit outside for a while. You guys chat first."
Xie Yunyu quickly stood up and said, "Your Highness, please wait. Let me and the Prince go next door."
Xiao Ling, however, remained calm and said, "No need, let's just talk here."
After saying that, he looked at Xie Yunyu and said, "Just pretend he doesn't exist."
The Crown Prince glared at Xiao Ling after hearing this, and said, "What are you saying? What do you mean by 'I don't exist'?"
But then, thinking about the current situation, he laughed and said:
"Yes, yes, I'll go sit by the window, you guys chat."
As she spoke, she got up and walked to the window, opened it and looked down. Suddenly, she remembered and put the mask back on.
Xie Yunyu looked at Xiao Ling and asked politely yet distantly:
"My second brother told me that the Prince has been frequently visiting the Xie family's door these days. I wonder what brings him here?"
Xiao Ling took the teacup from Xie Yunyu and said earnestly:
"I said that day that I would take responsibility."
I've been visiting your house often these days, hoping to make a good impression and that your family will agree more readily when I propose marriage.
Xie Yunyu smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness is overthinking it."
I already said that day, you don't need to take responsibility.
Our families are not a good match; we are of similar social standing but not compatible.
"What if I insist on marrying no one but you?"
Xiao Ling looked at Xie Yunyu's beautiful profile and insisted.
Xie Yunyu looked at Xiao Ling's determined expression and recalled what Xie Yunman had said about this person being difficult to deal with; now it seemed that was indeed the case.
“Your Highness is too kind. I am of humble appearance and unworthy of Your Highness. Your Highness should not visit the Xie family again.”
Xiao Ling smiled after hearing Xie Yunyu's repeated rejections.
That smile dazzled Xie Yunyu.
I've never seen this person smile before. This smile is like a snow lotus blooming after a ten-thousand-year-old iceberg has thawed.
She looks like a bewitching vixen!
No wonder all the unmarried young women in the capital want to marry him.
As for why Xiao Ling suddenly smiled?
That's because he knew that no young woman could resist his laughter.
From ninety-nine-year-olds to toddlers, no one can resist being captivated by his smile.
He wanted to see if this trick would work on Xie Yunyu.
Obviously, it works.
Xie Yunyu had been staring at his smiling face for five breaths without moving.
Xiao Ling had always thought his appearance was a problem, but he never imagined that one day he would have to rely on this face to bewitch a woman.
It seems that Heaven gave him this physical form for a reason.
Seeing that Xie Yunyu was staring in a daze, Xiao Ling turned his body around, presenting his more attractive profile to Xie Yunyu.
Then I picked up the kettle on the table, served tea, and poured water.
The movements were performed with fluid grace, a pleasure to behold.
Xie Yunyu was practically drooling.
This man wasn't entirely without merit; he had a handsome appearance, truly a beauty among men.
good!
OK!
Truly top-quality!
None of the top models on TV in my past life could compare to him; they lacked his refined elegance.
He's handsome even from the side; he's good-looking from every angle.
The crown prince couldn't hear what the two were saying, so he turned around and glanced at them, and was instantly stunned.
Is Ling'er laughing?
He actually laughed?
It's been so many years since I've seen him smile.
Then he turned his head to face Xie Yunyu, who stared at him with a fascination.
Is she using her good looks to seduce someone?
Holy crap, they've got no shame at all!
Xiao Ling was quite pleased to see that Xie Yunyu was still in a daze.
I'm not afraid of you watching, I'm just afraid you won't.
It would be good if they even liked my appearance.
Once you see something and remember it, you won't find anyone better than me in the entire Great Yong.
Thinking this, I felt even happier.
His movements and demeanor were even better, as if he had no idea that Xie Yunyu was watching him.
Upon seeing this, the prince turned his head back and continued looking out the window.
Suddenly a gust of wind blew in through the window, making the wind chimes by the window tinkle.
Startled, Xie Yunyu came to her senses.
Extremely embarrassed, he tore his eyes off Xiao Ling's face, looked at the cup in his hand, and steeled himself, saying:
"Ahem, Your Highness, well... it seems we're not quite... compatible."
Xiao Ling smiled when he saw that her tone had softened.
"Thank you, Third Sister. The relationship between people is very mysterious. Whether someone is suitable or not cannot be explained in a few words."
As Xiao Ling spoke, he refilled Xie Yunyu's teacup.
"It's your business who the prince wants to marry. As long as you can convince your elders, you can come to my house to propose marriage."
Whether I'm willing or not is up to me.
After all, I have the right to refuse.
Xie Yunyu glanced at the teacup, then furtively glanced at Xiao Ling's face, feeling a pang of regret as she spoke.
Xie Yunyu looked at that handsome face and felt quite reluctant to part with him.
It's rare to meet someone so handsome who also likes me.
But then I thought about other things, and decided to forget about it...
Xiao Ling shook his head and insisted, "I can wait until your second brother passes the imperial examination with top honors before I come to propose marriage."
Xie Yunyu was quite troubled by how stubborn this person was.
Although he is good-looking, good looks can't put food on the table; just look at him and that's enough.
If she were to marry him, his mother alone would be enough to bear, let alone having three or four wives and concubines...
Forget it, let's just get straight to the point today.
"Your Highness, I'm not trying to discourage you, but your marriage is not up to you. You should go home and ask your elders."
But my marriage is my own decision.
I'm making this clear to you today: there's no possibility between us. Give up on that idea.
Xiao Ling frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Is the effect of using a handsome man so short-lived?
She then smiled faintly and said, "Of course I can't watch you marry someone else, so give up on that idea."
Xie Yunyu immediately became angry and took a deep breath:
"There are so many unmarried young ladies in the capital, and they all admire you. Why don't you choose from among them?"
"The Wei family, the Qin family, the Xue family, the Zheng family, and the Liang family are all noble families. Why did you have to choose me?"
Of all the waters in the world, I will only drink from this one.
Xiao Ling continued calmly.
The prince stood by the window, seemingly looking outside, but in reality, he was listening intently.
Upon hearing Xiao Ling's words, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
Bro, you're really something, so straightforward.
Xie Yunyu continued to offer kind advice:
“Your Highness, that day was just an accident, and I don’t even care about it. Why are you, a man, so persistent?”
Why don't you just forget about that night and pretend it never happened?
Xiao Ling shook his head and said, "No. I don't like anyone else, I only like you."
Crown Prince: Brother, didn't you say you were detached from worldly desires?
How can she say such sweet nothings one after another?
If I had your skills, I probably would have taken that guy down long ago.
Seeing that Xiao Ling was unmoved by her advances and even went so far as to confess his feelings, Xie Yunyu was quite annoyed and said irritably:
“Your Highness, we’ve only met three times in total, including this time. Why do you only like me?”
Do you even believe what you're saying?
"Why don't you believe me?" Xiao Ling asked, puzzled.
"Don't say you fell in love with me at first sight," Xie Yunyu scoffed.
"No, I liked you even before I met you. Have you forgotten the six months we spent communicating at the stone table?"
"Didn't you say you thought the other person was my grandfather?"
What? You like my grandfather?
Upon hearing Xie Yunyu's words, the Crown Prince could no longer contain himself and spat out a mouthful of tea.
Xie Yunyu and Xiao Ling both turned their heads to look at them.
The crown prince awkwardly waved his hand at the two of them, saying, "Sorry, sorry, please continue."
Xiao Ling glared at him, and the Crown Prince quickly turned to look outside.
"I cherish every little thing about you. I refuse to believe that you haven't thought of me at all in the past six months?"
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