Impossible. Impossible!
Lou Lan’s eyes turned red as she glared at the woman on stage.
She was about to say something when she suddenly felt a cold gaze landing on her. Turning back, she met Long Ming’s cold eyes.
There was no expression on Long Ming’s face, but his cold eyes seemed to be warning her that he would not let her off if she dared to ruin tonight’s banquet!
Lou Lan’s eyelashes trembled as she looked away. Her fingertips were pressed against her palm so tightly that it felt like her skin was going to break. However, she did not feel any pain.
Her mind was in a mess and she could not accept it. Xiao Ying had suddenly become the daughter of the Duke.
Actually, she did not really understand the situation. If Xiao Ying was not the Duke’s daughter, why would the Duke’s family announce her identity to the public? She had heard long ago that the Duke’s family was not controlled by the royal family. If they did not like her, they would not agree to it even if Long Ming had forced them to do it.
Was Xiao Ying really the daughter of the Duke?
No, no!
She had the most despicable and tainted blood flowing in her veins. How could she be the daughter of the Duke?
Long Ming must have done something to make her change her identity so that they could be together openly.
At this thought, Lou Lan felt even more indignant and jealous. Long Ming loved that woman so much that he was willing to create a good background for her!
At this point, Lou Lan finally understood what Long Ming’s heartless words in the meeting room meant.
He would not marry a woman like Xiao Ying. He wanted to marry someone of equal status.
That’s right. Now that Xiao Ying had changed her identity, the person he wanted to marry was not the original Xiao Ying, but the daughter of the Duke.
The two of them were well-matched in terms of social status. In fact, they were a perfect match!
Tears welled up in Lou Lan’s eyes. How could he be so good to Xiao Ying and so cruel to her?
After the Duke’s wife announced Xiao Ying and Long Ming’s marriage, there was thunderous applause.
The relatives and elders in the meeting room still did not know if Long Ying and that woman were the same person, but the couple had already announced her as their daughter in front of everyone, so they could not say anything for the time being.
Xiao Ying held the Duchess’ hand and walked down the stage.
Many people went forward to congratulate her.
When Xiao Ying was entertaining the guests, she felt a scorching gaze on her. Her long and thick eyelashes immediately met Long Ming’s deep eyes.
Seeing her look over, a faint smile appeared on his thin lips and his deep eyes were filled with admiration for her.
Tonight, in front of so many VIPs, she had acted naturally, generously, and elegantly. There was nothing to pick on.
…
Lou Lan secretly observed Long Ming and Xiao Ying’s actions. Seeing the two of them looking at each other affectionately, her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat.
…
Long Mei stood in the corner and leaned against her boyfriend’s arms. She looked at Long Ming, who was walking toward Xiao Ying, and sighed. “My sister-in-law is so happy. When my brother dotes on women, he doesn’t care about anything else.”
Long Mei used to think that any woman who followed her brother would definitely be hurt. Her brother was too unfeeling and did not know how to treat women. Which woman did not want to be pampered and loved?
“Ah Jin, seeing that my brother is finally happy, I’m so happy for him!”
Long Mei leaned against the man’s arms and looked up at him. “Ah Jin, when are you planning to marry me?”
The man raised his long fingers and gently caressed Long Mei’s delicate nose. “I’m willing to marry you anytime if you want to. However, I’m preparing for a wedding that you’ll never forget…”
Before the man could finish, Long Mei raised her hand and covered his lips.
There was a layer of shyness in her eyes. Her face was pressed against the man’s chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. A sweet smile appeared on her lips. “You don’t have to tell me about your proposal. I’m looking forward to the surprise you’ll give me.”
The man looked down at the woman in his arms, a complicated look flashing past his eyes.
…
Lou Lan stared at the affectionate Xiao Ying and Long Ming. She felt like she would suffocate if she continued to stay in the banquet hall.
After informing Father and Mother Lou, Lou Lan headed to the back garden alone.
She found a deserted place and squatted down, her tears falling uncontrollably.
She had never suffered such a blow since she was young.
She had never lacked suitors, but none of them had caught her eye. She had liked Long Ming since a long time ago and after becoming his fiancée, she had experienced insomnia for several nights.
Her dream had come true, and the heartbreaking disappointment and pain was like a bolt from the blue that fell on her head. It was heart-wrenching.
She had become the national joke.
And that vixen was about to become the real Princess Consort.
Just as Lou Lan was crying uncontrollably, someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder.
“Who is it? I’m not in a good mood right now. Stay away from me!”
Lou Lan did not even raise her head as she shouted with a sobbing voice.
After a few seconds, a sneer suddenly sounded in the quiet air.
Lou Lan heard the man’s laughter and her eyelashes fluttered. She could not help but slowly raise her head to look at the man leaning against a tree not too far behind her.
The man was wearing a white suit, looking handsome and wild, an unruly and mocking smile on his lips.
The man’s appearance was rather outstanding and was different from Long Ming. Lou Lan had some impression of him. If she remembered correctly, he was Long Mei’s boyfriend.
Instead of staying with Long Mei in the banquet hall, he had come here to mock her?
Lou Lan did not want anyone to see her vulnerable side. She wiped the tears on her face and glared at the man coldly. “If you don’t leave, I’ll shout that you molested me.”
“Miss Lou, do you think you’re prettier than my girlfriend? What reason do I have to molest you?” The arrogance and frivolity in the man’s eyes made Lou Lan very unhappy.
Not wanting to say another word to him, Lou Lan planned to leave.
The man’s devilish voice trailed over again. “I know you don’t like Long Ming being with that woman. Let’s work together and I can help you fulfill your wish.”
Lou Lan was stunned.
Stopping in her tracks, she looked at the man who had gotten up. He had his hands in his pockets, a devilish smile on his lips. She could not tell if his words were true or false.
“I don’t need you to do anything overboard. As long as you do as I say, your wish will be fulfilled. How’s that? Are you willing to work with me?” The man walked in front of Lou Lan and raised his eyebrows at her.
Lou Lan laughed coldly. “Why should I work with you? Is there something wrong with your brain for you to say something like this on our first meeting?”
“Because I’m Long Mei’s boyfriend. If that’s not enough, we have the same goal.” The man smiled evilly. “Forget it. I won’t force you.”
