Chapter 131 - Each with Their Own Ideas and the Accidental (2/2)

She was so annoyed and humiliated that she could not even say anything.

He was saying that she had a bad reputation and wanted to meet a man in private!

But this was truly her intention today and she could not retort even if she wanted to.

Feng Yuxuan’s eyes flashed as he looked at Ling Fengyan. When he turned to look at Feng Yuran, his eyes were gentle and elegant once more. He explained, “Eighth Brother, what are you saying. Second Miss Ling only feels that it is still too early to go and eat dinner and did not mean to ditch you two. We might as well walk down that street together. It is rather picturesque over there.”

Feng Yuxuan was pointing at a major street of the capital. It was also along the river that ran through the center of the capital. It was the most bustling stretch of road and there were many large shops there as well as places to rest. It was indeed a good place to shop at.

Ling Fengyan secretly heaved a sigh of relief when she saw how Feng Yuxuan was helping her to explain the situation. Her aunt had said that she definitely could not make Feng Yuxuan suspicious. Feng Yuran had managed picked out her intentions by fluke and had scared her so much she was sweating. As such, she did not even care about retorting. She relaxed when she saw that Feng Yuxuan was not behaving oddly. However, even so, she did not dare to walk together Feng Yuran. He was an extravagant and wild person and did not care what could be said or not.

Hanging out with a person like this would mean that she had to be careful at all times! Ling Fengyan felt that she was really self-possessed but was worried that she would not be able to hold up against his shamelessness. She did not know what to do and as such, lowered her head and twisted her handkerchief, pretending to be shy. Meanwhile, she secretly plotted what to do. She must not let King Xuan come along with them tonight no matter what.

“No, beauty and I are going to walk in that direction. Eldest Brother, we shan’t go with you two then since we are all headed to Fragrance House anyway. If you like we can meet there later. We shan’t accompany you now lest my beauty is subjected to unpleasantness.” Feng Yuran glanced at Ling Fengyan with extreme dissatisfaction. Anyone could see that he was displeased.

Then, he did not wait for Feng Yuxuan to say anything. He put his fists together and continued, “Eldest Brother, you have a date with a beautiful woman tonight and must have fun. I will wait for good news from you tomorrow.” Then, he took Mo Xuetong with him down a different street without even turning back.

Wait for good news! What good news? If something happened between her and Ling Fengyan tonight, then he would have no choice but to ask for her hand tomorrow. The young mistress of the Empress’ family was not one to be humiliated so easily. Feng Yuxuan’s gentle eyes landed on Ling Fengyan, whose head was lowered and face was flushed.

She was beautiful beyond compare! This was the first impression that Ling Fengyan gave him. A beauty like her was ravis.h.i.+ng. The Empress was really willing to invest her treasures. He heard that she had sent Ling Fengyan’s portrait to his eighth brother but it was tossed out by him. Then, she had intentionally appeared before him!

The famous beauty of the capital was indeed stunning! She had stayed at home and was rarely seen in public. Was it all for today?

It was a pity that he already had a beauty whom he admired. He recalled that childish face. Feng Yuxuan’s smile grew slightly gentler. A girl like that was more worthy of the t.i.tle as the most beautiful woman. Even though she was still young and her body had not yet matured, no one would be able to compare to her in a few more years. Her wits, hidden beneath her gentle facade made one’s heart race even more.

Compared to the girl before him who pretended to be shy while plotting secretly, she was a hundred thousand times better. Forget it, since she had sent herself to him, so what if he played with her!

Ling Fengyan lowered her head. She looked up since she did not hear Feng Yuxuan speak in a long while. She raised her head to realize that he was looking at her tenderly and she lowered her head shyly once more. Her face was flushed as she said coyly, “Your Highness!”

“Do you want to go and walk around? It is indeed early. There was a shop we pa.s.sed earlier and the lanterns inside were especially beautiful. I shall take you there. Is there one that you like?” Feng Yuran retracted his tender gaze and smiled as he pointed down the street they had pa.s.sed and spoke to her in gentle tones.

“I will listen to Your Highness’ orders.” Ling Fengyan answered softly.

The two of them seemed like a good match since they both harbored feelings for each other. They looked very compatible with each other. Those who were following them secretly all nodded. It seems like King Chu was joining in!

On the other side, Mo Xuetong glanced at Feng Yuran from the side of her eye. She pouted slightly and asked, “You did it intentionally, didn’t you?”

“How could that be intentional! Ling Fengyan is obviously interested in my eldest brother. And they might just get together tonight. The two of us would just hinder their business. A gentleman is always helpful, and I am always a gentleman. How could I ruin things for them?” Feng Yuran said glibly as he waved his hand forcefully, looking extremely righteous. One would think that he was a gentleman just looking at him. However, the underlying meaning in his words was not gentlemanly at all.

What kind of person was he to dare to say something like that? Mo Xuetong flushed and glared at him. Then, she gritted her teeth and decided to ignore him. He sounded as if he was decent, but…

“It’s true. Second Miss Ling is not that simple. She is the Empress’ trump card. But I don’t know if that Third Brother of mine knows that the beauty he is in love with is going to marry someone else soon.” Feng Yuran smiled evilly as he held on to Mo Xuetong’s hands, his eyes glittering. He was just about to say something else when he noticed that there was a bruise on her pale slender hands. The blue patch on her porcelain skin made it seem rather pitiable. His expression changed immediately.

He pulled Mo Xuetong’s hands towards him and checked it out carefully. His expression darkened as he asked, “What happened?”

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