Chapter 305 - The Threat at the Fifth Princess Banquet (2/2)

Mo Xuetong did not wish to continue speaking with the Fifth Princess who could not have whom he loved. It was all because of Bai Yihao. She curtsied respectfully and ignored the vicious expression on the Fifth Princess’ face. She turned to walk out of the door. This was the Fifth Princess’ birthday banquet and the Emperor had personally ordered the banquet. The Fifth Princess would not dare to make trouble.

The Fifth Princess was really idealistic to want to marry Mo Xuetong into the Yan Kingdom.

The moment she left, someone appeared before her in a flash. Before Mo Xuetong could speak, someone wrapped an arm around her slender waist and brought her to the room beside.

It was a room meant for guests at the banquet to rest in. Other than the room for the Fifth Princess, which was the biggest, the other rooms were all about the same size. There were no doors for the rooms either, and they were only part.i.tioned by a curtain. Mo Xuetong was about to say something but the person covered her mouth and pulled her in.

Mo Xuetong opened her eyes when the person steadied himself. She looked at the handsome face in front of her in shock and was speechless.

“Why aren’t you speaking? You were really glib earlier.” Bai Yihao released her hand and took two steps back. He stood by the side politely. He flicked his long sleeves and turned to the side to look at her leisurely with a smile.

It was as if he had not been the one who had grabbed her earlier.

“Can I ask what the matter is, Sir Bai? Why have you brought me here?” Mo Xuetong calmed down and took two steps back. However, she was standing against the wall earlier, and if she backed away even more, she would look afraid. She calmed herself down and did not look too stiff.

“Nothing, I just wanted to see you!” Bai Yihao said leisurely. Light shone through the curtain and into the room. His eyes were crystal clear and he looked at her deeply.

He sounded serious even when he was saying something so flirtatious.

Mo Xuetong looked up with a whoosh at Bai Yihao. Her eyes were filled with wariness and were distant as she said, “Sir Bai, since I have your deep affection, can you please let me go? I am just the daughter of a third-grade official and not true royalty. I do not dare to set my sights upon you as well.”

She looked up at Bai Yihao and did not blink. Her eyes did not hold any of the gentleness or love that was commonly found in the eyes of women. In fact, one could say that her eyes were filled with stubbornness and willfulness. She had gotten into trouble with the Fifth Princess all because of him. She had been warned by the Fifth Princess earlier and the anger she felt earlier was imbued in what she said.

If he had not appeared to look as if they were close around others and in private, would the ensuing troubles still occur?

“What’s the matter? Are you really angry?” Bai Yihao smiled slightly as if he had not seen how angry she was. She reached out as if he was going to tuck a loose curl behind her ear.

Mo Xuetong turned her head to avoid him. She looked up and said, “Sir Bai, please stop pretending to be gentle. There is no one else around to admire it and I do not wish to become your chess piece.”

“Can I only do this when there are others around?” Bai Yihao seemed not to understand what she was saying and he looked at her curiously.

“Sir Bai, you show me some attention because you want the First Prince of Yan to abandon the Fifth Princess and marry me. Sir Bai, you have put in a lot of effort just so you can marry the Fifth Princess. If the Fifth Princess finds out about this, she will definitely cry tears of joy.” Mo Xuetong said openly. She did not think that she needed to hide in front of Bai Yihao. He was very sharp so she did not need to beat around the bushes with him.

“Oh, you think I want my eldest brother to marry you?” Bai Yihao raised his brows. His smile was gentle.

“If not, why would you need to spend so much effort pretending?” Mo Xuetong breathed in, not backing off. Her long lashes fluttered and her gaze was even more certain.

Bai Yihao smiled, revealing his snowy white teeth and said, “What if I said I want my eldest brother to marry the Fifth Princess?”

“Sir Bai, don’t bother saying anything. I thank you for your affections and I hope that you will lavish less of this affection on me in the future. I still have something on, so I shall take my leave lest the Fifth Princess comes out and think that I am going after Sir Bai again.” Mo Xuetong walked past Bai Yihao and curtsied to him lightly before turning to leave.

She knew that the Fifth Princess would definitely be watching her when she left earlier. If she discovers that she and Bai Yihao were “together” again, the irritable Fifth Princess might throw a tantrum right there and then. If this matter were to blow up, it would not be to Mo Xuetong’s benefit at all. It might even be just what Bai Yihao wanted. The First Prince of Yan might take notice of her and the loss outweighed the gains.

Mo Xuetong hurried out. Then, she calmed down and paused. She turned around to look at Bai Yihao.

Bai Yihao stood there in his flowing white robes. The wind lifted his wide sleeves and it made him seem ethereal. There was a smile on his lips and he seemed carefree. He was like a fairy, perfect and flawless.

She looked at his gentle eyes with her clear ones and a smile slowly crept up on her lips. Her smile was brilliant and Bai Yihao looked at her in surprise. She looked at him and said, “Sir Bai, I might consider working with you if you do not use me as a chess piece! There are quite a few people watching in Yan Kingdom!”

Then, she smiled and flicked her sleeves, prepared to leave.

“Tong’er, you said you will work with me if I do not use you as a chess piece?” Bai Yihao’s gentle voice sounded from behind her.

Mo Xuetong paused but did not turn around. She nodded sharply, “Yes!”

“Alright!” Bai Yihao watched her back and revealed a row of s.h.i.+ny white teeth. He smiled and said gently and elegantly, “Then from now on, we are considered partners!”

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