Chapter 31: Chapter 31
The corner of Ye Lanchen's mouth twitched as he eye-rolled in the direction of Tang Kexin. Gentle and virtuous? Spirited and charming? Beautiful and generous? Slim and graceful? Was she seriously referring this characteristics to herself? How could anyone be this thick skin? And what's worst, she flaunted to have the admiration from all! Who would want to marry such a malicious woman like her?
The corner of the crown prince's mouth smirked. Where in the world did this woman get her confidence from?
However, Ye Lanjue's expression showed nothing but his lips slightly pursed as he raised his star-like eyes and stared at her profoundly.
The emperor, on the other hand, was stupefied as he looked at Tang Kexin in astonishment. Did this girl not know the meaning of the word 'modest'? Well, her illness had just recovered so she should not know about it. But to be able to speak in such a righteous manner while giving out such a heroic air, it was likely that he would not be able to find another person, and a young woman at that.
When he heard the empress praise Tang Kexin, he was speechless. Now that he heard the girl praised her own self casually, he was dumbfounded!
"Pfft! Indeed, indeed... This girl has just recovered from her illness yet she's quite interesting already." The emperor suddenly chuckled. The annoyance he felt just now had completely vanished. As the emperor, when had he ever heard such a straightforward yet witty speech?
Although this girl didn't know how to be modest, her words sounded very noble. Furthermore, her attitude right now may be unrefined but it was very sincere.
Under the imperial court, everyone was submissive and respectful. The imperial concubines within the imperial harem were even more cautious, afraid that they would say something not right and do something wrong. Even most princes looked at him with too much of a reverence.
As the ruler of this country, he had the honor of being the high and the mighty, so he naturally had to endure the loneliness of being at the top most.
Ever since he was young, everyone treated him with strict propriety and humbly manner. So when he heard how Tang Kexin responded to his query, he was stunned for sometime. She answered with so much innocence and relaxed manner which he found refreshing.
"Is His Majesty making fun of Xin'er?" Only then did the empress come back to her senses. When she saw the emperor's smiling face, her eyes flashed.
"But Zhen was praising the little girl..." The emperor was in a very good mood. The corners of his lips curled up as he smiled along with his eyes.
"Forgive Chenqie then, she just thought that His Majesty was laughing at Xin'er." The empress heaved a sigh of relief. It looked like the emperor really wasn't angry, and he was rather satisfied with Tang Kexin.
"Little girl, you talk big for being a girl... How could you say it's no big deal if no one wants you...! But perhaps the empress is right. Since Mu Shaoyi isn't interested in marrying you, then it is not right to force him." The emperor's words were quite tactful, but the meaning behind them was very clear.
"Your Majesty means to agree…" The empress was delighted. As long as the emperor had agreed, things forth would be easy.
"This matter still depends on Xin'er's heart." The emperor interrupted the empress before turning to Tang Kexin once more, his smile growing wider.
When the emperor's words came out, everyone was stunned.
Depending on Tang Kexin's heart? The emperor's decision was actually based on Tang Kexin's intentions? What kind of glory was this?
In the entire kingdom, not many people ever had the chance to be graced with such treatment.
The Crown Prince's eyes dimmed, before narrowing them slightly. He tried to reign his emotions, but was unable to suppress the coldness in his heart.
There was also a strange tint of color deep within Ye Lanjue's eyes.
"Xin'er, hurry up and thank the emperor." The Empress came back to her senses and reminded Tang Kexin.
"This humble daughter thanks His Majesty." Tang Kexin had never expected for the Emperor to immediately recede his stance regarding her engagement. It seemed that this Emperor was quite amiable and understanding!
"Thank me? How are you going to thank me then?" The emperor's lips curled up into a smile. His mood was surprisingly uplifting as he suddenly wanted to tease the girl. He slowly paced to a chair and sat down, clearly in no hurry to leave.
Tang Kexin was startled. He was the emperor, and he didn't lack anything. How could she thank him now?
It was just a polite acknowledgement, why did the emperor take it for real?
"Royal Father, although she has recovered from her illness, but she has been a fool for the past eighteen years. It would be impossible for her to show anything worthy of praise. Could it be that Father won't be minding whatever she will perform?" Unable to forgave Tang Kexin on how he treated him earlier inside the carriage, Ye Lanchen from time to time, wouldn't forget to taunt Tang Kexin.
"Since Xin'er is still young, she can learn something soon. By then, she will perform something worthy of everyone's praise...!" The Empress really couldn't tolerate anyone belittling Tang Kexin, not even her own son.
"Young?! How could she still be young when she's already 18 years old...! Most women at that age were already married and some even became mothers..." Ye Lanchen mercilessly jeered at her.
The emperor obviously thought of this question as well. After pondering for a moment, he lightly probed her with a question, "Perhaps Xin'er could dance...?" The Emperor interrupted his own words for a moment, as if he also felt that this task was a bit difficult for her.
Tang Kexin shook her head. She knew how to dance, but if she really did dance, she would probably scare them half to death.
"Then... maybe she can draw... anything...?" Originally, the Emperor wanted to ask if she could draw something, but in the end, he changed his mind and lowered his requirement, as long as she could draw anything.
"This humble daughter doesn't know how to draw." Tang Kexin shook her head slowly again. She really didn't know how to draw. Although she could tell that the emperor didn't put much of an expectation on what she could draw, but she couldn't just randomly draw.
"Pfft! Royal Father, she's hopeless...! There's nothing she can do...!" Ye Lanchen once again unhesitatingly and mercilessly teased Tang Kexin.
"At least just show me something... If I am satisfied—I will grant you a wish!" The Emperor, on one hand, was truly serious. Men they say, were always with intentions. The more they couldn't obtain something, the more they wanted it. At this moment, the Emperor's interest was awaken, and the more he saw nothing, the more he wanted to see something.
As the ruler of the kingdom, he was not short of entertainment. Since he was a child, he had seen numerous kind of shows held in this palace. Although he was not expecting for Tang Kexin to show him something extravagant, but at this moment, his mood could accept any kind of performance.
"Then this humble daughter will perform for the emperor." Hearing that the emperor could grant her a wish, Tang Kexin's eyes immediately lit up. This was amazing. A granted wish by an emperor was not something that any normal people could easily achieve. It would be the biggest feat one could ever have in a lifetime!
In an ancient era, a reward from an emperor was more important that any possessions in the world, not even a thousand gold coins could contend it. So, this rare opportunity, why would she miss it? Even if she had to risk her life, she would painstakingly show something to the emperor. Something that would satisfy him.
"Eh? Do you have anything to show? Is there anything you can do?" There was a hint of mockery in Ye Lanchen's voice, but deep inside, he was intrigued and waiting.
The Crown Prince raised his head and looked at her. His lips curled up into a chilly smile.
Ye Lanjue's eyes also subtly showed a hint of interest. She would be performing? What could she do?
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