Lan Xiuyuan's voice was gentle and deep, sounding like a fine vintage wine, instantly captivating the listener.
Lan Linxue got goosebumps just listening to it.
Kou'er? How could he be so shameless? Doesn't he know she's someone else's wife?!
Qin Kou'er quickly smiled and took a few steps to bow in greeting.
"Kou'er greets the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince! Please forgive my lateness in welcoming you!"
Lan Linxue snorted and waved her fan loudly.
When Meiyan saw Lan Linxue, she glared at him with a furious look.
Lan Xiuyuan quickly bowed and gestured to help him up, "Kou'er, you're too kind! It's my brother who's staying here, it's me who's bothering you!"
Lan Linxue immediately pointed at Lan Xiuyuan, displeased. "What does my living here have to do with you? Why are you here fawning over me?! Hurry up and get to the point. If you have nothing to say, I still have things to say to Qin Kou'er!"
Lan Linxue felt extremely uncomfortable with Lan Xiuyuan getting close to Qin Kou'er.
Similarly, Mei Yan had absolutely no liking for Lan Linxue's rude manner.
If it weren't for Qin Kou'er's sake, she would have gotten some poison from Qin's mother and stuffed it into his throat.
What is that? It acts all high and mighty, but in the end, it's just a poor wretch.
Last night, Meiyan heard about Lan Linxue's recent behavior and immediately mentally crossed him out with the thickest brush. It would be a terrible waste for someone like him to marry Qin Kou'er.
Ignoring their individual thoughts, Qin Kou'er looked at Lan Linxue and said with a smile, "I have arranged a chess game with the Fifth Prince today. If the Crown Prince is not interested, then Kou'er will come to serve the Crown Prince again later!"
Lan Linxue's eyes widened after hearing Qin Kou'er's words.
What? He got dumped so quickly? That's outrageous!
"Yes, Your Majesty, if you are not interested, why not go out and sightsee? The scenery of Yangzhou is truly unparalleled in the world. I believe Your Majesty will be very interested!"
Lan Xiuyuan looked at Lan Linxue with a smile, his eyes clearly indicating that he wanted to kick him away.
Lan Linxue laughed in anger, slowly closing her fan and pointing at Lan Xiuyuan, saying, "Lan Xiuyuan, don't you forget what you came to Jiangnan for? Shi Mengjian's head is still hanging over your head! The Third Prince is still lying in bed, barely alive! And you have the nerve to go out and play chess and enjoy the scenery? Do you believe I'll write to Father Emperor right now and have him arrest you and bring you back to the capital to be punished?"
Hearing Lan Linxue speak so seriously, Lan Xiuyuan lowered his head and chuckled, saying, "I knew it!"
Then he looked up at Qin Kou'er apologetically: "I'm sorry, Kou'er, did you hear that? Xiu Yuan is very busy with official duties. It seems that our game of chess will have to be postponed to another time!"
Qin Kou'er nodded and said with a smile, "Your Highness bears a heavy responsibility, and I completely understand! I will definitely seek your guidance again when I have the opportunity in the future!"
"Okay! Then we'll definitely play again in the future!"
"Yes! There's one more thing. Although Zhao Ling'er isn't yet a subordinate of my Qin Tian Pavilion, she was brought back by Kou'er. Now that this has happened, Kou'er cannot shirk responsibility. I hope that Your Highness will investigate thoroughly during the interrogation. If it's Kou'er's responsibility, Kou'er will take it, but please don't make things difficult for the people of Qin Tian Pavilion!"
With that, Qin Kou'er bowed deeply again.
Just as Lan Xiuyuan was about to reach out to help her up, Lan Linxue moved even faster and pulled Qin Kou'er up.
"Why are you always bowing and hunching over all day? Don't worry, with our world-renowned gentleman judging cases, you certainly won't be wronged!"
Without giving Lan Xiuyuan a chance to speak, he pulled Qin Kou'er and walked outside.
As he walked, he spoke in a loud voice, "All you do all day is play chess with shady characters. Do you think I don't know how to play chess? Humph, I think you've got a wild heart. Let me tell you, if you dare to gossip with those lecherous scoundrels again, see how I deal with you!"
As Lan Xiuyuan watched the two figures disappear into the distance, the smile on his lips slowly vanished.
He was determined to take Qin Kou'er away from Lan Linxue.
Once Qin Kou'er could no longer see Lan Xiuyuan, she shook off Lan Linxue's hand and frowned at him, saying, "What are you doing? Didn't I tell you yesterday that you were going to play chess with Lan Xiuyuan today? Why are you going back on your word?"
"I can't be jealous!"
Lan Linxue spoke arrogantly, her neck held high.
Qin Kou'er bit her lip, feeling resentful and wanting to slap him into the lake.
Seeing that Qin Kou'er was unhappy, Lan Linxue immediately grabbed her hand and said with a grin, "If you really like playing chess, then I'll pay you!"
"What do I need you to do with me? Do you really think I'm playing chess with Lan Xiuyuan?"
With that, Qin Kou'er angrily flung her hand away, turned around, and sat down on the stone stool next to her, her back to Lan Linxue, intending to teach him a lesson.
When Mei Yan saw that Qin Kou'er was angry, she couldn't help but chuckle to herself. Serves her right!
Lan Linxue immediately turned her head and glared fiercely at Meiyan, "What are you laughing at! Go get some water for your master!"
"Mind your own business! My master hasn't even spoken yet! If the Crown Prince wants to act like a tyrant here, I think you've come to the wrong place!"
Lan Linxue's face turned cold. "Do you believe I'll kill you right now?"
"I believe you!" Mei Yantou held her cigarette butt high, looking at Lan Linxue without the slightest fear. "If you have the guts, then kill me. Then my master will finally see through your true nature as a spoiled prince! Even if you cry until Mount Tai collapses, she still won't marry you! Let's see who ends up losing out!"
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