Who is Li Qingyu? She is the disciple of the old man Chi Mu, the eldest daughter of the Minister's mansion, and is exceptional in both literature and martial arts, unlike any other woman. She is proud and aloof, and always exudes a sense of elegance. Right now, she is clearly expressing her feelings to the Crown Prince in public.
Who is the Crown Prince? He is as handsome as a god, with an awe-inspiring presence. It is almost common knowledge that he has not been favored by the Emperor for many years. Moreover, he has not made any great achievements. However, he has managed to secure the position of Crown Prince for so many years. Wherever he appears, there is nothing he cannot accomplish.
These two people seem like a perfect match.
They were a perfect match, but...
Something just felt off.
All eyes inadvertently fell on Xie Lingqin, who was standing to the side.
The woman was dressed in a light blue robe, without any makeup. Her eyebrows were lightly drawn, and she was as cold and aloof as snow, but her lips were as red as cherries. She had no extra expression, but in that instant, she became a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
It seems, without realizing it, that the Crown Prince should be with a woman like this.
"yes."
In the silence, Yuwen Yao's words suddenly rang out, resounding with conviction.
"What?"
Li Qingyu's heart sank instinctively.
Not only her, but Xu Yiran, who seemed to be sitting calmly drinking tea, couldn't help but darken her eyes as she sipped her tea.
Xie Lingqin glanced sideways, wondering how Yuwen Yao would deal with Li Qingyu, when suddenly, her palm warmed.
Lower your head slightly.
Yuwen Yao's hand reached out without anyone noticing and grabbed Xie Lingqin's small hand, which was half-hidden in her sleeve. He gently kneaded and twisted it, as if they had been separated for months.
His gaze remained fixed on her, so tender it could melt the autumn moon.
"Xie Lingqin, I love you and want to be with you through thick and thin, to hold your hand and grow old together. Is that alright?"
Xie Lingqin was startled.
The look of surprise on his face did not escape Yuwen Yao's notice.
His eyes held shock and emotion.
A small warmth spread from my heart, warming every part of my body.
A man, such an outstanding man, who clearly had many better options, yet he chose her.
Knowing full well that they absolutely could not be together openly at this moment, he still did it anyway.
This is Jinhualou. With so many people here, is it too late to silence them?
It's too late!
"Yu Wenyao..."
"Let's go investigate the case."
Without allowing any further explanation, Yuwen Yao grabbed Xie Lingqin and left Jinhua Tower.
Xie Lingqin did not hesitate. Her hand, which was being held by Yuwen Yao, gently wrapped around his hand again.
One person, dressed in elegant black robes, and the other, with graceful and refined features, blended together in the background as if they were one person.
Only after the two figures disappeared from everyone's sight did a murmur of discussion erupt in the silent Jinhua Tower.
"The Crown Prince... likes Miss Xie..."
"The Crown Prince just took Miss Xie's hand, ah...so sweet."
"The Crown Prince's confession during the fire, his expression, his posture, he was so domineering, oh my god... so handsome, so handsome..."
"Miss Xie is so lucky."
"A match made in heaven, a perfect union of three..."
The common people don't have such dark thoughts; they don't see the power struggles and the transfer of power. In their eyes, the two are a good match.
Of course, no one went to see Li Qingyu either; no one wanted to risk offending her.
The Crown Prince actually confessed his feelings to Xie Lingqin.
Li Qingyu, true to her name, remained composed despite her shattered heart. Instead of breaking down, she turned around with a look of anger, staring at Xu Yiran, who had been sitting there drinking tea the whole time.
"Young Master Xu just watched helplessly as the woman he cared about was led away by another man."
These words were quite sarcastic.
Xu Yiran was still drinking tea, and it seemed that she had already drunk several pots.
Upon hearing this, he didn't even lift an eyelid, saying, "It's not that I care."
"That, that's really just a rumor."
"It's deep love!"
Xu Yiran said, raising her eyes slightly, a hint of melancholy in her expression, yet enough to make Li Qingyu's expression tremble slightly, "Young Master Xu, are you truly deeply in love with Xie Lingqin and fell in love at first sight?"
A smile slowly spread across Xu Yiran's face as she continued drinking her tea, a sarcastic laugh barely audible amidst the swirling tea steam.
"Since that's the case, Young Master Xu isn't someone who's afraid of trouble, why didn't you stop it just now? Why didn't you stand up? Why didn't you..."
"If it weren't for your self-righteous stupidity, the Crown Prince wouldn't have done what he did today."
Xu Yiran's voice was sarcastic, and Li Qingyu's face darkened, her body radiating coldness. "Xu Yiran, you're just a teacher at Huangshan Academy. What are you being so arrogant about in front of me?"
"The Crown Prince drugged me. I couldn't even drink five pots of tea before the poison in my body was neutralized."
As Xu Yiran spoke these words, something was clearly tugging at her brows.
Upon hearing this, Li Qingyu was taken aback, then sneered, and then felt heartache.
No wonder Xu Yiran kept drinking tea. Yuwen Yao openly targeted Xu Yiran. She couldn't find any other reason besides that he cared so much about Xie Lingqin.
"Farewell."
Li Qingyu turned around and stepped into Jinhua Tower, but her steps still lacked the haughty demeanor of the past.
Xu Yiran, with her elegant and beautiful appearance, sat there and asked the innkeeper to bring the fifth pot of tea.
Tea time is over.
Qin Xun, who was sitting at the next table, finally got up and came over.
"Young Master Xu."
"I know you're Xie Lingqin's person. Get to the point."
"Just now... before the Crown Prince left, he secretly instructed me to escort Young Master Xu back to Huangshan Academy."
Qin Xun choked up slightly, and said...
Xu Guairan looked up at him, then smiled.
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