Chapter 221 Qin Rang and Beauties Resemble Jade
After the new year, all the noble young masters had been talking about the many beautiful cousins in Ding General Manor. At the center of the discussion, Ling Mingfeng naturally objected to this decision made by the family head very much. Those girls were all pretentious, always waiting for him on his way home with various excuses.
They either threw themselves at him or insincerely flattered him. He was so angry that he hadn’t visited his grandmother in the backyard for a while. Once, to avoid those so-called “cousins”, he had to hide in Chen Yanyu’s manor, which was really humiliating. At this time, after Chen Yanyu revealed the trouble he had at home, Ling Mingfeng was really angry. His face grew cold and was about to snap.
A languid voice rang over. It was bland, slightly cold and displeased. “Please stop talking. Aunt is about to have people send the lot pot here.”
They looked up, only to see the capricious King Xuan. His scarlet lips were glossy, and his extremely beautiful eyes reflected evil light. Though smiling, he appeared even more devilish. His smile was indifferent and could keep people away, and the color of the pupils were weird and dark.
He seemed to glance at them. His body was very muscular and he slouched at the seat. He slightly curved his red lips and swirled the wine in the goblet with his long fingers. However, he didn’t spill a single drop of the amber wine inside. The wind raised the hem of his purple robe, where the dragon motif looked wickedly beautiful. Moreover, he had those thick and long eyelashes that didn’t seem to belong to men.
They didn’t know who had irritated this noble prince, so the four heirs, who sat next to the prince, exchanged a few glances and unanimously shut up.
With the personality of King Xuan, Feng Yuran, no one dared to offend him. He had only returned to the palace half a year ago, and had been famous in the entire Great Qin. Emperor Zongwen spoiled him and he was arrogant. People heard that even before the emperor, he din’t act obediently at all. Emperor Zongwen was enraged every time but couldn’t do anything to him.
They fell silent, but the female guests on the other side couldn’t stop talking.
Mo Xuetong helplessly noticed that a few girls beside her were darting glances at the man at the first table from time to time.
Two gorgeous men were sitting there in a position pleasing to the eye. People had to fix their eyes on them.
Although other young masters present were all handsome, their presence made all the rest like green leaves. The two were the real mellow moonlight which was admired by the stars.
The young misses who crammed around Mo Xuetong all seemed drunk. They fixed their eyes on the opposite as if the two men were magnetic. At the sight of this, Mo Xuetong involuntarily sighed secretly. With their looks, they were genuinely magnetic. Moreover, one was in devilish purple, and the other was in pure white. Their looks were equally beautiful like Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang who were equally matched, which made everyone’s eyes light up.
These kinds of looks were bound to break people’s hearts.
They were that noble, extremely handsome, and so ruthless. How could one woman’s heart tie them up? In her last time, Mo Xuetong got swept off her feet by Sima Lingyun’s face and was obsessed with his sweetness. Furthermore, these two were entirely different compared with Sima Lingyun.
They were more handsome, and more of devils while acting sweetly…
After reincarnation, Mo Xuetong already saw this through. Remembering her thoughts in the morning, she involuntarily exhaled deeply. How could I fantasize about a person like him? She raised her lips, lowered her head, and secretly mocked at herself. However, her hand automatically reached for the hairpin in her buns.
Fifth Princess’s voice rang by her ears. “Is Third Young Miss Mo feeling unwell? You don’t look enjoying yourself.”
Mo Xuetong raised her head and smiled. “I’m flattered, Your Highness. It’s a great honor to attend Princess Royal’s banquet. I just remembered something and got lost in my thought.” Since sitting by Princess Royal, she found Fifth Princess constantly finding fault with herself. Mo Xuetong didn’t know if Sir Bai explained clearly to Fifth Princess.
Anyway, Fifth Princess seemed to be increasingly unsatisfied with her.
Princess Royal was seated here, so Fifth Princess didn’t do anything excessive. If in another place, Mo Xuetong believed, Fifth Princess wouldn’t let her off with just a few insults.
Fifth Princess pursed her lips in displeasure and didn’t seem to want to let her go. “Aunt was going to have people send the lot pot, and you said you’re thinking about stuff. Were you thinking about someone opposite?” Her words were harsh. Calling a young miss thinking about another one was like accusing her of having an affair.
For a dignified princess to utter such words were truly ungraceful.
While their conversation sounded displeasing, a few young misses all twisted around to quietly eye Mo Xuetong. The most outstanding ones were surely those two and misses on this side either admired Feng Yuran or fancied Bai Yihao. When they heard Fifth Princess criticized some girl for that admiration, they immediately took cautions.
Mo Xuetong lifted her clear and watery eyes, full of smiles. “Your Highness really likes to joke. My father went out on a business trip and might get home late. I was worried that Father wouldn’t like the food outside, so I wanted to have people send a meal to Father.”
“Send a meal to Father?”
Fifth Princess couldn’t quite answer to that. Though deep down in her heart, she didn’t buy it, she couldn’t find fault with this explanation. Hence, she directly changed the topic and tried to embarrass her again. “Does Third Young Miss Mo know another noble young miss also came. She’s really gorgeous and out of this world.”
Mo Xuetong dressed in plain and elegant clothes and appeared ethereal. Just now, when Mo Xuetong first stepped in, Cousin directly saw Mo Xuetong through the crowd and ignored her. Thinking of this, Fifth Princess felt gloomy and couldn’t help provoking this girl.
Between their conversation, an extremely enchanting girl walked out from the plum forest. She was wearing a magenta dress made of brocade and embroidered with hibiscus patterns. Her crimson full-length pleated dress looked fancy, laced with golden threads. She was wearing carefully-styled buns, four silver dangling hairpins, and half-moon silver ornament comb in the hair around her forehead. Her crimson short coat was laced with grape patterns. When the wind lifted the hem of the coat behind her, she appeared more attractive.
Her pink and bright dress didn’t strike people as gaudy. Instead, against the white background of snow, she looked like a blooming peony, splendidly beautiful.
She was none other than Ling Fengyan!
Ling Fengyan walked to Princess Royal and deeply bowed. “Your Highness is making fun of me again. I’m sorry, Princess Royal. I got caught up in some matter so I arrived late. I hope Your Highness will forgive me.”
Princess Royal was smiling and gently said, “Second Miss Ling is really late. Even if I spare you, others won’t. Why won’t you play a piece for us now?”
Ling Fengyan smiled brightly and enchantingly. She modestly said, “Yes, I will. If I play it badly, please forgive me, Your Highness.”
Princess Royal nodded. “Her Majesty once told me that Second Miss Ling could play the Qin well. If you play today, it must be a celestial piece. We have a rare opportunity today, so we’ll listen to it carefully.”
Ling Fengyan deeply bowed again and took an ancient Qin the maid passed to her. She sat down and smiled. She gently lifted her fingers and started playing. Ling Fengyan could really play the Qin well. She played the famous piece “A Joyful Ride” so melodiously that people felt like in spring. The warm breeze was blowing, and beauties like jade turned back to beam enchantingly…
Plus, her eyes were glowing and her delicate face was amiable, which enchanted people even more!
Sitting in the first table, King Chu picked up the eight-legged silver goblet with flower and bird motif before him and smiled. “Second Miss Ling really can play the Qin well.”
King Yan smiled tenderly, not trying to cover their intimate relationship. “She’s been practicing the Qin since young. I haven’t seen anyone more diligent than her. She doesn’t even stop practicing even in chilling winters. I really admire her. With persistent efforts like that, she can play so well today.”
King Chu softly smiled. “It turns out Second Miss Ling has been so serious with the Qin. She’s really diligent. No wonder Mother praises her a lot every time Mother mentions her. And every time I see her, she’s as gentle and beautiful as this.”
King Yan’s face became a little unnatural. A trace of darkness flashed through his eyes. He didn’t answer King Chu.
Feng Yuran acted like he wanted to hear more, deliberately touched his forehead and approached Bai Yihao extremely affectionately. “Second Miss Ling is truly graceful. Your Highness, Cousin, you’re a Qin master. Name a few of her weaknesses for me. Next time I go to the palace, I can show them off before Mother. Or, she’ll talk about Second Miss Ling all the time. I’ll be so embarrassed.”
King Yan almost couldn’t keep a smiling face anymore. He picked up the wine on his left and gulped it down. A fit of anger flashed in his eyes, and he clenched the wine cup.
Bai Yihao calmly smiled. The smile on his pretty face was mild and relaxed. “King Xuan is making fun of me. Second Miss Ling’s piece is so lovely. Hearing such an enchanting Qin piece in a snowy season makes me feel like in the spring of the southern country. Her skill is excellent. How can I tell you any flaw?”
He didn’t surprise at Feng Yuran’s sudden affectionate behaviors at all.
After the performance, everyone applauded. Ling Fengyan elegantly rose to slightly bow to the other bank.
Princess Royal twisted to face Mo Xuetong with a smile, saying, “Second Miss Ling’s piece is really melodious. Third Young Miss Mo, I heard people said you’re good at Qin back in Cloud City. Can you play a piece for us too?”
Mo Xuetong was dazed. She didn’t have a good reputation back in Cloud City. Why did Princess Royal say something like that? Furthermore, her mother taught her to play the Qin and she only played in their own backyard; others didn’t know about it. Why was Princess Royal sure that I could play the Qin well?
That being said, since the princess cued her, Mo Xuetong didn’t refuse. Now, Mo Manor could use a miss with a good reputation. Since Princess Royal offered her such an opportunity, she sure wouldn’t miss it.
She leisurely rose and walked to the Qin. Ling Fengyan already stood up, gently beaming at her and leaving.
When they passed by each other, all the whispers died down.
They were both pretty women. When they walked past each other like that, they looked more beautiful together and no one could compare to them.
Ling Fengyan was sure ethereal, while Mo Xuetong was charming as well, who was in a plain dress and even only wore light makeup. Though when she walked and talked, she appeared childish, she looked naturally beautiful. A light tassel was fastened to her slim waist and the coat on top of her dress fluttered in the wind, looking attractive.
Ling Fengyan was an eye-catching bright view in winter. At this time, among all the beautiful girls, her beauty made Mo Xuetong appear more heavenly. Mo Xuetong’s white dress was neat and pretty. Standing in all the fancily-dressed young misses, she was like a fairy surrounded by flowers, quiet and enticing. Every man who saw her wanted to care for her.
Chen Yanyu proudly glared at Ling Mingfeng and won the war of words this time. “How about that! I said this Third Young Miss Mo is like an angel in heaven. Even if now, your most beautiful sister in the world is here, she still looks as pure as jade.”
