Chapter 159 Shocking Secret
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Everyone bowed in greeting.
"Get up, all of you. There is no distinction between ruler and subject tonight. You don't need to stand on ceremony. Just do as you please, like old friends at a gathering."
Zhou Xianzong smiled and said.
Everyone was slightly surprised, not expecting Zhou Xianzong to be so easy to talk to and so approachable.
This made the girls even happier, which meant they had a greater chance of success.
"Your Highness, please."
Hao Danteng gestured for him to proceed.
After Zhou Xianzong took the seat of honor, everyone else took their seats as well.
"Old Ye, why didn't Ye Jian come today?"
During the banquet, Hao Danteng asked a question.
He specifically reminded Ye Jian to attend.
Upon hearing Ye Jian's name, Zhou Xianzong perked up.
“Lord of the city, you are unaware of this, but my son went out to train a month ago and has not returned since, nor has there been any news of him. It is said that he went in the direction of Tianwu City.”
Ye Qing replied.
"Tianwu City?"
Zhou Xianzong's lips twitched.
Oh shit.
Isn't Xiao Potian in Tianwu City right now?
Wow, the male lead and the second male lead are about to meet so soon!
No wonder they were together when they entered the ruins.
We had met in Tianwu City.
Upon hearing this, Hao Danteng felt a pang of regret, as he had originally intended to make an introduction.
At that moment, a woman with a perfect figure, delicate features, fair skin, and graceful posture raised her wine glass.
"This humble girl, Yu Nuan, offers a toast to Your Highness."
"Yu Nuan truly deserves to be called the number one beauty in my Silver City. Not only is her appearance stunning, but her alcohol tolerance is also remarkable."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianzong suddenly realized what was happening.
No wonder this woman is so beautiful.
During the meal, everyone chatted and laughed, having a great time and enjoying themselves immensely.
However, Zhou Xianzong was puzzled, since everyone at the banquet was chatting happily.
So how exactly did he and the Ye family get into conflict?
Because he was preoccupied with something on his mind, and also because he wasn't very hungry, halfway through the meal, Zhou Xianzong picked up his wine cup, stood up, and called out to everyone.
"I am deeply grateful that you all took the time to welcome me here today. Please enjoy your drinks, I'm going to rest now."
"Your Highness, please take care."
Everyone stood up and spoke loudly.
After saying that, Zhou Xianzong turned to leave.
Just then, an old voice rang out.
"Nuan'er, you are about the same age as His Highness, but His Highness is much stronger than you. Why don't you go and see His Highness off, and ask him for some advice?"
"Old man Yu, it has to be you again."
Many people immediately joked about it.
Although Yu Nuan is the most beautiful woman in Yincheng, she faces many restrictions at home.
In particular, this old man Yu rarely allowed Yu Nuan to go out, and most of the time he let her stay at home to cultivate in seclusion.
Moreover, many promising young men from Silver City came to propose marriage, but Old Man Yu rejected them all.
Now that Zhou Xianzong has arrived in Yincheng, this old man has done something quite different: he simply pushed his granddaughter out.
What he's thinking, how could anyone not know?
Isn't it just that she wants Yu Nuan to cling to Zhou Xianzong, this towering tree?
Yu Nuan wasn't stupid; she naturally understood what Old Man Yu meant. She immediately came to Zhou Xianzong's side and said...
“Your Highness, I have been to the City Lord’s Mansion a few times and am quite familiar with this place. If Your Highness does not mind, I can show you the way.”
Her voice was extremely gentle; listening to it was a pure pleasure.
In addition, his words were spoken in a very polite manner, leaving Zhou Xianzong with no choice but to nod in agreement.
Let's go.
As the crowd watched the two figures disappear, they surprisingly thought they were quite a good match.
On the way, Yu Nuan spoke first.
"Your Highness, there is a fish lake ahead, where Lord Hao has specially raised a group of rare fish. It is said that they can be used to predict good or bad fortune. Why don't we go and take a look?"
"Really? There are such amazing fish?"
Zhou Xianzong also became interested and wanted to see for himself.
Yu Nuan nodded slightly and then asked.
"Your Highness, will you be staying in Yincheng for a while?"
If Zhou Xianzong stays a little longer, then she doesn't need to rush; she can just get to know him slowly.
If she was only staying for a few days, she would have to hurry, since how many women in the world could refuse the position of Crown Princess?
Even if she doesn't have the chance to become the Crown Princess, she still needs to maintain a good relationship with Emperor Zhou Xianzong.
"I don't know yet, let's see how things go."
Zhou Xianzong shook his head.
He's a shrewd person; how could he not see through Yu Nuan's thoughts?
However, despite Yu Nuan's beauty, he didn't have much interest in her.
Now Zhou Xianzong is obsessed with Yingxi; that girl is really tormenting him.
"I have learned a new dance and would like to ask Your Highness to watch it and give me some pointers."
Yu Nuan gave Zhou Xianzong a flirtatious wink, looking slightly shy.
She has made herself clear enough.
In Yu Nuan's eyes, there was no man in the world who could refuse her.
This is her confidence as the most beautiful woman in Yincheng.
"I have important business to attend to tonight, I'll talk to you again tomorrow."
Zhou Xianzong let out a burp.
Upon hearing this, Yu Nuan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. She had already taken such initiative, yet she still couldn't seduce the young man in front of her.
As expected of His Highness the Crown Prince, his composure is truly extraordinary.
But the more challenging it became, the more energetic she became, which ignited her inner desire to win.
"Alright, I'll see Your Highness again tomorrow."
Yu Nuan didn't pester him.
...
Yincheng, at the entrance of the Yu family.
A young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, dressed in a magnificent robe, wearing a crown and jade pendant at his waist, swaggered over.
He stood with his hands on his hips, strutting arrogantly at the guards at the door.
"Quickly go in and inform Yu Nuan that I have brought some top-grade spiritual herbs and ask her to identify them."
"Young Master Ye Xiao, Miss and Master have gone to the City Lord's Mansion and are not at home. Please come again next time."
"He went to the City Lord's Mansion? Damn it, this is so unlucky. That damned old man Yu, he usually doesn't take Yu Nuan out, what's gotten into him today?"
The young man named Ye Xiao couldn't help but mutter a few curses under his breath.
He was Yu Nuan's fervent admirer, a fact known throughout Silver City. This guy would do anything for Yu Nuan.
He had heard that the city lord's mansion was hosting a banquet for all parties today, and he guessed that Old Man Yu was also there.
That's why I made a special trip to the Yu family, hoping to take the opportunity to see Yu Nuan.
Unexpectedly, Yu Nuan also went to the City Lord's Mansion.
Damn it, what a wasted trip!
"Chao, it seems I still have to go to the City Lord's Mansion. Damn it, it's really not easy to see Yu Nuan."
Ye Xiao cursed, spewing profanities.
He had been arrogant and domineering since childhood and was a well-known little devil in Silver City.
Nobody dares to mess with them.
Ye Xiao ran all the way to the city lord's mansion, and the guards at the gate did not stop him, letting him walk in.
After all, there are quite a few important figures here today, and the guards aren't idiots; this guy might have been invited too.
After Ye Xiao went inside, he was originally excited to find Yu Nuan, but he heard two servants whispering to each other.
"Let me tell you a shocking secret. When I went to the banquet to deliver the wine just now, I heard Old Man Yu actually pushing his granddaughter to that young master who came!"
"That granddaughter?"
"Are you stupid? Who else could it be but Yu Nuan?"
"This, this can't be right. Everyone says that Old Man Yu cherishes Yu Nuan very much, how could he possibly push her away on his own initiative?"
"You don't understand, do you? It's said that the young master's identity is extraordinary. Old Man Yu is probably tempted. Otherwise, why would he let the two of them, a lone man and a lone woman, go to Fish Lake late at night?"
"You know perfectly well that no one except the city lord can go to Fish Lake. It's the middle of the night, just the two of them. What can't they do?"
Now that you mention it, it's true.
Ye Xiao overheard their entire conversation.
(End of this chapter)
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