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“Ha ha ha…”
Ye Kai waved his sleeve and feigned anger, saying, “We are all family here, no need to be so polite. Please, everyone, take a seat.”
After a round of pleasantries, everyone settled down.
It was only at this moment that Ye Kai finally got a good look at the faces of the visitors.
This time, there were only three people from the Purple Cloud Sect: two men and one woman.
Liu Chengfeng had a rosy complexion and a round figure, resembling a wealthy merchant. His chubby face was adorned with a warm smile.
Ji Qianqian was about the same age as Jade. Although she lacked Jade's ethereal grace and beauty, the purple silk dress with emerald patterns she wore added a touch of charm that caught Ye Kai's attention just a bit.
Only the man whose eyes occasionally sparkled with a hint of cunning stirred an inexplicable feeling of disgust within him.
He glanced at the man dressed in an extravagant custom robe, with fiery red hair cascading down naturally and a handsome yet pale complexion.
This fellow seemed to practice some sort of technique; though handsome, he exuded an air of malevolence. His pale complexion made his lips appear as if they had just drunk fresh blood, resembling a vampire.
At that moment, Jade had also regained her composure. ‘How could he be so bold in front of his own sect brothers and sisters?’ Thinking this, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she shot a reproachful glance at the man who had his arm tightly around her waist.
Since she could remember, she had been in the royal residence, waiting seventeen years to finally become the true ‘Princess Consort.’
Although she wasn’t quite used to being overly intimate in front of others, facing this increasingly domineering man left her with no choice!
“Your Highness, Qianqian is very curious about something and wonders if it’s appropriate to ask.”
Ye Kai nodded slightly. Ji Qianqian’s eyes shimmered with a hazy light, filled with longing and hope as she softly said, “Actually, I’ve long wanted to ask my senior sister whether Your Highness composes poetry every day. Coincidentally, not long ago, my senior sister sent me a message containing a poem.”
As she spoke, her eyes seemed to light up like brilliant stars. “In the north there is a Fair Lady, unparalleled in beauty. With one glance she captivates cities; with another glance she enchants nations. Do you not know how cities and nations fall? Such a Fair Lady is hard to find…”
"Is this Fair Lady truly my senior sister?"
Ye Kai furrowed his brows, puzzled by the woman's intentions.
Glancing at the curious gaze of the woman in his arms, he finally realized that this woman was quite cunning!
It turned out that this matter was something Jade herself wanted to inquire about, and this poem was undoubtedly a powerful weapon for women; almost no woman could resist its charm.
After tightening his grip with his right hand, he indeed saw the playful expression of the woman in his arms, her eyes nearly brimming with tears of joy, her delicate face radiating a brilliant smile as if she had just been relieved of a great burden.
"In this lifetime, encountering Jade is already a blessing earned from my past life. If I do not hold her tightly in my embrace, wouldn’t that make me a great fool?"
Ye Kai looked amusingly at the expressions of those below, especially Li Nan, who did not hide his affection for the woman in his arms. He declared loudly, "This poem is certainly composed for my beloved concubine, who deserves the title of 'City-Slaying Fair Lady.'"
As for the unusual look in Ji Qianqian's eyes, he noticed it too, but he had no other thoughts regarding her. After having developed a taste for finer things, it was truly difficult for anyone else to catch his eye.
As for Li Nan, he didn’t regard him at all.
Not to mention that he was now honored as Qin Wang, within this vast realm spanning tens of thousands of miles, aside from Li Er, his status was supreme; a mere inner disciple from a medium-sized sect truly could not attract his attention.
Compared to Li Nan, what concerned him more was the ever-smiling Liu Chengfeng. Such a person, if not genuinely smooth-talking, must be a great villain; he could not afford to overlook him.
"Senior sister is so fortunate; Your Highness truly lives up to being the most charming and talented man. Moreover, you are so infatuated. Qianqian has just been rude; I hope Your Highness will forgive her," Ji Qianqian said with a hint of apology on her face.
"Prince Qin, may I ask if you will participate in the grand competition seven days from now?"
Li Nan could no longer hold back and spoke sarcastically, "I have a bottle of Foundation Pill here. If Your Highness does not mind, I would like to present it to you as a token of my regard."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze. Not only did Liu Chengfeng and Ji Qianqian's expressions change slightly, but even Jade's eyes flashed with displeasure.
Who is Ye Kai, that a person of such high status, second only to the Prince Qin, would be subjected to such disdain?
“Hahaha…”
“It seems that Junior Brother Li Nan rarely comes down from the mountains and knows little about our Tang Dynasty and about me. I am Qin Wang; how could I compete with my subjects? Besides, I can enter the Hall of Offerings at any time to listen to the ancestral teachings…”
At this point, he couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. Changing the subject, he said, “Well, since it’s Junior Brother Li Nan’s kind intention, I shall accept it. Xia'er, remember to take this bottle of Foundation Pill and give it to Lai Fu for safekeeping in the treasury. After all, it’s the thought that counts.”
Upon hearing this, Li Nan turned pale.
What did he mean by rarely coming down from the mountains and competing with his subjects? It was clear he was mocking him as a country bumpkin who didn’t recognize a true dragon!
And what about the thought that counts?
Combined with the previous statement, it was evident that it couldn’t be interpreted literally.
It was clearly a taunt, a ridicule; how could he have the audacity to present such a trivial bottle of Foundation Pill as a gift!
This was simply an insult without any vulgarity!
Ji Qianqian had long been displeased with Li Nan, but given their shared background, she had held back. Now, however, she suddenly found this so-called ‘brother-in-law,’ renowned as the most handsome man and the most charming talent, to be even more interesting.
At the same time, her curiosity grew stronger.
Jade's face turned crimson; she wanted to laugh but dared not. She buried her head down but soon realized she was still in Lord's embrace. Immediately, she struggled to sit up. “Lord…”
“Ahem!”
At that moment, Liu Chengfeng could no longer bear it. After a few awkward coughs, he took out a bottle of elixir and a piece of jade from his sleeve and said, “Your Highness, Chengfeng also has a gift for you. I hope you will not refuse.”
Ye Kai secretly curled his lips, understanding that this guy was trying to play the mediator. However, considering his woman, he decided to be magnanimous this time. He chuckled and said something along the lines of how what he valued most was the bond between people, and gifts were secondary.
Seeing that both of her senior brothers had given gifts, Ji Qianqian, as the junior sister, also took out a gold hairpin inlaid with colorful gemstones and personally handed it over. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she playfully said, "I also have a gift here, but this one is for my senior sister. Your Highness, please don't blame me!"
The emphasis on "a gift" and "but" carried a teasing undertone that immediately made Ye Kai's heart lighten. He began to understand what this woman meant.
Perhaps others caught on to some of it, but he guessed that aside from Liu Chengfeng, the others wouldn't have a clue about the true intention behind her words.
This woman was clearly offering herself!
Ye Kai was no abstinent monk; he was never short of beautiful women around him. Whether it was Bio Warriors or genetically cloned beauties, there were plenty to choose from.
Moreover, there were several women with distinct personalities but equally stunning looks, such as Wei Zhenzhen, Shang Xiuxun, Li Mochou, Dragon Maiden, and the Jade Consort who had always been tightly held in his embrace.
Any one of them could be considered an extraordinary Fair Lady.
With someone practically presenting themselves to him, he certainly had standards; after all, his taste had long been cultivated to be particularly discerning.
Regarding women like this, he maintained a nonchalant attitude. He had seen it all before—casually going to a bar, chatting, and if they hit it off, leaving together for a night of fun was nothing unusual.
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