Just as Leng Qingning was about to run out of patience, a man and a woman walked over from a distance.
"Master, look! That's Gu Nanyi."
Leng Qingning stared wide-eyed and craned her neck, carefully observing a man and a woman in the distance.
The woman was dressed in white brocade. She was tall and slender with beautiful curves and broad, well-proportioned shoulders, like a pair of white doves about to take flight.
Her long, slender legs were straight and powerful, and each step was steady and elegant.
With delicate features, bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, she was indeed stunningly beautiful.
Looking at the man beside him, he appeared to be about 1.9 meters tall, with a somewhat robust build. He was...
Long...that's hard to judge!
Individually, his features are not unattractive, but when put together, they do not look good.
Moreover, there is a black mole on his eyebrow, about the size of his little fingernail.
Leng Qingning felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her body stiffening. She knew she shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but…
The thought of waking up to such a face every day makes it hard for her to be in a good mood.
She had initially thought that as long as it wasn't too bad-looking, she would just make do with it.
But, but, when she actually saw it. If it was just to be friends with him, Leng Qingning would naturally be willing, but to share a bed with him... she couldn't accept it.
Sensing their master's stiffness, Biluo and Baiyu exchanged a glance and nervously said, "Master, why don't we go to Yudingxuan and wait for the banquet to begin?"
"Okay, let's go."
Leng Qingning looked utterly defeated. "Oh, what a miserable life!"
This scene was witnessed by the two people on the other side.
"Miss, it seems that the young king has taken a liking to Young Master Fu. I saw her staring at him without blinking."
Xue Tong said angrily, "I knew it. Someone would definitely try to steal a man as outstanding as Wen Ge from me. I'm so angry."
"Miss, what should we do? The young king just left in a hurry. Could it be that he went to ask His Majesty for a marriage decree?"
"What?! That won't do. Brother Wen is mine."
"Miss, let's hurry and chase after the young king before he goes too far. Then you can say that you two are in love and have already pledged your lives to each other. I don't think the young king would dare to steal her away."
"But wouldn't saying that damage Brother Wen's reputation?"
"Oh dear, Miss, what time is it? If you hesitate any longer, Young Master Fu will take over Anning Palace."
"Yes, yes, you're right. I can't let Brother Wen be taken away by someone else, not even the young king."
This guy, Wen Ge, he clearly had someone drug the horse last night, why did he still come? Doesn't he know how charming he is? Coming to a place like this, isn't he just like a fish on a chopping block, getting snatched up by everyone?
The maid nodded emphatically, and the two of them chased after her like the wind.
A few hundred meters away from Yu Ding Xuan, Leng Qingning and her group heard panting shouts behind them…
"Young King..."
"Young King, please wait for me."
Leng Qingning turned around, her face showing confusion.
Who are you?
The person who came in was supporting himself on his knees, panting heavily.
"Young Master, Your Highness, I am Xue Tong from the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion. I would like to ask Your Highness for your help."
Leng Qingning thought for a moment. Asking for help on the first meeting? That didn't make sense.
"I won't help."
As he turned to leave, the person behind him panicked and knelt down with a thud.
"Young King, I beg you, please help me. I will serve you like a slave."
Hmm? To be treated like a slave? That sounds pretty good.
It's always good to develop more of her own people; it can provide more security for her future life, and besides, the Duke of Huguo's mansion is quite powerful.
Leng Qingning turned around and looked down at her.
"Speak, what do you need my help with?"
Xue Tong's dim eyes suddenly brightened a little.
"Young King, please don't ask Her Majesty the Empress to grant us a marriage, okay?"
Biluo and Baiyu exchanged glances, indicating their incomprehension.
Leng Qingning was puzzled and confused, but in order to sway Xue Tong to her side and to get some information out of him, she pretended to know and said:
"Oh? Why? I don't need your permission to marry whomever I want!"
Xue Tong took a half step forward. "Young King, I also love him. We grew up together and have already pledged our lives to each other. We love each other."
"But Your Majesty, you only just met him at the entrance of the Imperial Garden. He doesn't even know you yet, and he might not even like you. So, please, Your Majesty, don't try to break up this loving couple."
Xue Tong's voice trailed off, her mind uncertain. She was afraid of angering Leng Qingning. Now, everyone in Yue Kingdom knew how much the Empress cared about this sixth young master. This morning, she even gave the Azure Phoenix Divine Jade to Leng Qingning.
This shows how important the Sixth Prince is to Her Majesty the Empress. If nothing unexpected happens, the next ruler of the country will be the person in front of us.
I must be careful and fight for my beloved Wen-ge. But I can't afford to offend the young master.
“Young King, you are the heir of Dayue. You can have any man you desire, but I only have him in my heart. I beg you to grant me your favor. If you are willing to grant my wish, I will dedicate all my wealth and resources to you and serve you to the death.”
At this moment, the Duke of Huguo in the banquet hall shivered. Who was speaking ill of him?
Leng Qingning was overjoyed. So it was for him! You should have said so earlier! Thank you so much! Someone has taken on this hot potato and I even got the Duke of Huguo's mansion. It's like a pillow being delivered when I'm sleepy!
"Are you referring to the man who just arrived with the Gu family head?"
"Exactly."
"Well... alright, since you two like each other, I won't interfere. I'll grant your wish."
Xue Tong was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed.
"Thank you, Young King. You are so kind."
"Don't be shy, get up!"
Xue Tong, deeply grateful and overly attentive, led Leng Qingning into the Jade Cauldron Pavilion, introducing her to the various officials and some of their families in the banquet hall.
…
In the evening, everyone gathered in the banquet hall of Yudingxuan. The Empress and the Emperor sat in the main seats, surrounded by a group of nobles.
Leng Qingning sat in the main seat for the princesses, with the second and fourth princesses and her two younger sisters who were not yet ten years old beside her. The princes were opposite her.
Below were the officials and their families, each with their own thoughts. The husbands were chatting and laughing, while the young masters of noble families were secretly glancing at Leng Qingning.
"Huaichuan, be careful that His Majesty doesn't punish you if you don't go to sit on the prince's throne."
"It's nothing. Today's main character isn't me, but rather, Nan Shu, what's your impression of my little sister?"
Gu Nanshu looked at Leng Qingning, and the woman in his eyes was like a goddess descended to earth, with unparalleled beauty.
Just then, Leng Qingning looked up and her eyes met his.
Gu Nanshu was slightly taken aback, then smiled politely.
Suddenly, a line popped into Leng Qingning's mind: "A gentleman as beautiful as jade, unparalleled in the world!" A look of amazement flashed in her eyes, and a strange feeling rose in her heart.
She returned his smile. Gu Nanshu was momentarily stunned by her smile.
"Nan Shu, what's wrong?"
Gu Nanshu snapped out of his reverie, recalling the girl's smiling face, "I think the young master is very handsome!"
Leng Huaichuan nodded: "That's good."
This is a match made in heaven!
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