bullyxtreme Chapter 307: Did Old Five also have designs on A Yue?
Chapter 307: Did Old Five also have designs on A Yue?
Gu Qingyue glanced at the little maid, then turned around and walked towards the pavilion next door without asking any more questions.
She knew perfectly well that the people sitting upstairs were princes and princesses.
"Master, Miss Gu has arrived," a maidservant announced as they went up to the second floor.
"Please come in quickly," came a soft, sweet voice as Gu Qingyue stepped inside.
Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow. Is this Princess Lianfu?
Before Gu Qingyue even reached the terrace of the pavilion where Princess Lianfu was, she felt countless eyes staring at her, but she was not afraid of this at all.
Apart from Princess Lianfu, the third prince of Nanzhao, Yue Zhiqi, the third prince of Da Chu, Mu Yunchun, the fifth prince, Mu Yunjing, the sixth prince, Mu Yunzhen, the seventh prince, Mu Yunchu, and the ninth prince, Mu Yunling, were all present.
"Is this the famous Third Miss Gu Qingyue of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?" Princess Lianfu's voice was so sweet and delicate that it was almost sickening.
Gu Qingyue raised her head and gave a slight curtsy, saying, "I dare not accept such praise. It is indeed I, your humble daughter. I greet Princess Lianfu, and all the princes, including the Third Prince Yue."
Her voice was soft and clear, like a gentle spring breeze.
Whenever Gu Qingyue wanted, she was the most dignified, gentle, and warm woman.
The princes nodded politely as a greeting.
Upon seeing the figure of his beloved woman, a tender light flashed in Mu Yun Chu's eyes.
At this moment, everyone looked at Gu Qingyue with one mind.
The woman was dressed in a light blue gauze dress. Her figure was graceful, and when she slightly curtsied, she swayed gently like a willow branch in March, exuding elegance.
Her small face was delicately painted with arched eyebrows, perfectly balanced in thickness, gleaming with a crystalline radiance, as if glistening with dew. Her phoenix eyes sparkled with a captivating light, their every glance seemingly drawing one's heart in, leaving one mesmerized.
What a beautiful woman, Miss Gu! What an absolutely stunning beauty!
"No need for formalities," Princess Lianfu stepped forward and personally helped Gu Qingyue up.
He grabbed Gu Qingyue's hand and said to Yue Zhiqi, "Third brother, see? I told you so. I heard that Miss Gu is incredibly beautiful, and she truly lives up to the name."
Gu Qingyue: Truly deserving of the name? So what would you say if I looked like a pig?
"Hehe-----Third Brother, you must be stunned. As soon as we arrived today, we heard that Miss Gu, who came back from the countryside, is absolutely stunning! Look, she truly lives up to her reputation! Don't you think so, Third Brother? If she could become my sister-in-law... that would be a blessing for Miss Gu."
Princess Lianfu continued talking to herself, affectionately patting Gu Qingyue's hand before turning her head and revealing a slight sneer.
The implication is that you, Gu Qingyue, are lucky to have Yue Zhiqi's favor!
Gu Qingyue's lips twitched. Where did this mad dog come from?
Why aren't you closing it yet!
“Lianfu, be careful what you say,” Yue Zhiqi’s face immediately darkened, and he couldn’t help but speak up.
“Princess, please be careful with your words. I am not as talented as the women of Nanzhao. They can become a couple with a man after just one glance. You flatter me, Princess. I dare not accept such a blessing.”
Gu Qingyue smiled coldly as she quietly watched Princess Lianfu.
Upon hearing this, Lianfu immediately lost face!
Thinking back to how she had just arrived today and heard that the Fifth Prince had already taken a fancy to this vixen, she was furious!
Seeing that the Fifth Prince was also looking this way, she could only suppress her jealousy and resentment for the time being and force a smile.
"Miss Gu misunderstands. That's not what I meant. I just thought you and Third Brother were a perfect match, so I said a few more words."
"Oh, so the princess has had too much to drink. It's alright. Jiang Wan, please add a hangover pill to the princess's cup. Consider it a gift from me. It's a small gift but carries great sentiment. No money needed, you're welcome!"
Gu Qingyue straightened her shawl slightly and said calmly.
I give you face!
Why did she inexplicably come up and humiliate me, as if I were made of clay?
Everyone else was completely stunned!
Is this young lady from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion really this strong-willed?
At this moment, Yue Zhiqi looked at Gu Qingyue quietly, his eyes deep and his lips curved into a faint smile. "Please forgive my younger sister, Miss Gu. She is ignorant and doesn't need to take it to heart."
"It's no big deal," Gu Qingyue said, not wanting to really start a conflict. She smoothed her long sleeves and suppressed the urge to slap someone.
Gu Qingyue nodded slightly to Yue Zhiqi. Neither of these siblings were good people, and she indicated that she wouldn't bother arguing with lunatics.
However, the strange thing about Yueqi is that it looks a little different today.
The first time I saw him was in the Nanzhao army camp outside Nanchong Pass. At that time, he looked like a god of war, with an incomparably sharp edge. Now, when he's normal, he's quite pleasing to the eye.
Also, I saw her in the dark when she was being badmouthed a while ago, and later when she was being put in a sack.
cough cough------
Gu Qingyue looked him over and found that his injuries had fully healed. Could it be that she hadn't beaten him hard enough?
Of course, these thoughts only lasted a moment before Gu Qingyue regained her composure.
After taking another look, the third prince had fair skin and was more beautiful than a woman, but he didn't look effeminate. His features were more defined than those of the people of Da Chu, so he must have some exotic blood. He had a kind of beauty that could captivate the world.
Thinking back to his formidable reputation in Nanzhao, I always feel a sense of disconnect!
Is the person in front of me really the Tiger Battalion commander who has won many battles against various countries?
"Third Miss Gu," at this moment, the Fifth Prince Mu Yunjing stood up and walked over.
Gu Qingyue looked up and saw that it was the Fifth Prince? The one who had talked about her behind her back with Yue Zhiqi last time?
"May the Fifth Prince be well," Gu Qingyue curtsied. Regardless of her true feelings, as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, being generous, proper, and well-mannered was the bare minimum of politeness and also reflected on the face of the Duke's mansion.
Mu Yunjing approached, his gaze fixed intently on Gu Qingyue.
I was really impressed with her just now. A princess of Nanzhao who dared to uphold her dignity and stand up to her was indeed extraordinary.
"Miss Gu, please have a seat here," he said, gesturing to the seat next to him, indicating that Gu Qingyue could sit beside him.
Gu Qingyue's lips twitched. Was it really alright for the Fifth Prince to be so blatantly friendly?
She is not only herself, but also represents the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. If this matter were to reach the ears of that person in the palace, I wonder if they would mind?
Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu, who was not far away, curled her lips into a dangerous smile and looked at the Fifth Prince's back.
He had just been about to get up to help, but Gu Qingyue secretly stopped him.
It was just a few words between women, so he didn't want to get involved and held back. But now... even the fifth brother has his eye on A-Yue.
"Fifth brother, how can Miss Gu sit there? It would be more appropriate for Miss Gu and Princess Lianfu to sit there, or there are empty seats next to us."
The Third Prince's teasing voice rang out at just the right moment.
Although he was married, it was something men were born with to fawn over beautiful women.
Especially for someone like the Third Prince who loves beautiful women to death, his household must have at least six, seven, eight, or nine concubines, if not ten.
Gu Qingyue smiled and curtsied, "Your Highnesses are too kind. My seat is downstairs, and I have other matters to attend to, so I will not disturb you any longer." With that, she prepared to leave.