The Favored Concubine: The Doting Prince

Chapter 134 Yuan Ling'er

Everyone was eating enthusiastically. At this time, the imperial concubine, who had been very quiet today, stood up. She first glanced at the emperor, who nodded slightly. Then she stood up and raised her glass.

The guests below looked at her quietly and picked up the wine glasses on the table.

Fan Yue glanced at the imperial concubine and recalled in her mind that she was once the most humble maid in the palace.

There is still some connection with the late queen, but Fan Yue felt a little worried at this glance.

The Imperial Concubine looked like she had aged a lot. It had not been long since she was last seen. She looked listless. Although it was not noticeable from a distance because she was wearing makeup, the fatigue in her eyes was obvious.

At this moment, she forced a smile on her face, "The most important thing about this national banquet is the marriage between the two countries. I hope this happy event can dispel many wars, and I hope the two countries will develop together and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.

Today I saw the prince Xing Qian from Yuanhuang. He is also a handsome man and a modest gentleman. He is a perfect match for our Princess Ling'er. They are a perfect match made in heaven.

Ling'er has also been planning a dance recently, hoping to add color to the national banquet."

The imperial concubine's words were sonorous and powerful, but it seemed that she was trying too hard. She just wanted to show the world that she was confident.

But the people below didn't notice anything and applauded.

Yuan Yan glanced at Xing Qian, whose ears turned slightly red and he lowered his head silently.

Yuan Yan naturally knew what Xing Qian was thinking, but perhaps he was not familiar with Yuan Ling'er.

At this time, he joked, "My fifth sister is a great beauty, but she has a bad temper. If you continue to be like this, you will be beaten after marriage."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Then the music started, and Yuan Ling'er slowly appeared accompanied by many dancers. The dance dress she wore today was unique, very characteristic of the wilderness, and had an exotic feel.

She has a soft waist and a well-proportioned figure, and she dances naturally well, but her dancing lacks some charm.

Fan Yue felt that he was probably in a similar situation as she was, being forced into doing something she had no choice but to do.

Xing Qian still took a few stealthy glances at her. Yuan Ling'er was already beautiful, and now she looked even more charming in the dance dress.

But he noticed the loneliness and frown on the girl's face. He knew she was unhappy. Especially when the girl's eyes swept over him, there was no emotion, no joy, no disgust.

It was like a pool of stagnant water. Obviously, he was not moved. Xing Qian had come with the mentality of completing the task.

He knows that he must be a responsible husband. The other party may not love him, but he must respect the other party. If you are lucky enough to meet someone who understands and loves you, it is good.

If misfortune happened, he would definitely be nice to the other party. But when he saw the loneliness on Yuan Ling'er's face, his heart still trembled.

He could give up his love and marriage just for Yuanhuang's sake, but he had to force another person to do it. He lowered his head and no longer dared to look Yuan Ling'er in the eye.

The ending of the dance is unique. Ling'er comes to Xing Qian with a wine glass in hand, and the two clink glasses silently.

When the glasses clinked, there was a ding sound. Ling'er saw Xing Qian, and he was indeed as modest and gentlemanly as her brother the prince said, polite and well-mannered.

He was enthusiastic but not frivolous. Seeing her warm smile, Yuan Ling'er smiled back.

Everyone present thought that the two of them had a chance, but they both knew that they were not in love at first sight, nor were they in love at first sight. The two of them were just acting according to the situation.

It just so happened that both of them had high emotional intelligence and they both had the responsibility to represent their country, so they behaved in a polite and enthusiastic manner.

The subsequent state banquet went smoothly with everyone praising each other.

The singing and dancing continued, and Shi Yue and the other generals drank a little too much. They were a little resentful in their words, and seemed to have no intention of marrying their princess to the other party.

Yuan Ye stopped him in time, as if the one who married his daughter off would always be the weaker one. Indeed, Yuan Huang had never sent a princess to Chen Liang.

In the car after the banquet, Yuan Yi held Fan Yue's hand, seeming to be thinking about something.

"Does Yue'er think they are a good match?"

"They are a good match. They are very compatible in terms of family background, appearance, and character."

Yuan Yi glanced at Fan Yue. Fan Yue leaned on Yuan Yi's shoulder, "But love does not mean matching.

What does it mean to be worthy of each other? That is all from outsiders. They are judging from their own perspectives. These two people look like a good match. They are equally matched.

You are a good match for me. , like a standard. But love is muddled and has no rules. It is different from matching words.

Ling'er doesn't like Xing Qian, and Xing Qian doesn't like Ling'er that much either, at least for now. It's just that compared to those other ridiculous marriages, they seem better.

It's not a young girl with an old man, nor a beautiful girl with an ugly girl. Neither of them seems to have been wronged, so everyone thinks it's good, but it's not like that."

"Ling'er has someone she likes."

"Is it that Ye Ying?"

"You can see it too."

"But the problem is that Ye Ying doesn't like Ling'er. If someone likes someone, you can tell from their eyes. Even if there are no sweet words, even if the two of you don't have to stand or sit together, you can tell from a look whether they like him or her or not."

Yuan Yi scratched Fan Yue's nose. "So do you like me?" Fan Yue smiled. "You are so smart, can't you see it? Or is it that my liking for me is not obvious enough?"

Yuan Yi held Fan Yue in his arms, rested his chin on her little head, and sighed softly.

He didn't know how to choose. According to the world's standards, Xing Qian was definitely a good match.

Even if he is not the prince's son, he is still a good man, gentle as jade, with a good character, and he will definitely be a responsible husband.

And that Ye Ying, he knew her very well. The lonely giant snake demon who had lived in seclusion for a thousand years had the same nature as him, a cold-blooded animal. But he was kind, but this kindness was a little narrow, only towards demons, and even had a faint hatred for humans.

It is said that hatred can be erased by love, but it is obvious that Ling'er does not have the love that can erase it.

But if Ling'er really marries Xing Qian, will she be happy?

But he has already promised Ling'er. Ling'er is also an adult, she has the right to choose her own path, but also has to bear the consequences of her choice.

Even if she was his own sister, he didn't want to help her make a choice.

All I can do is to follow her wishes and accompany her and take care of her when she is hurt.

The princess's mansion was very quiet at this time. Yuan Ling'er had changed too much. She used to like the lively and bustling mansion. Although she was a little aloof, she felt that this mansion was her own little world.

Her father doted on her and gave her a separate residence very early on. He was afraid that the palace rules would restrict her, so she built the princess's residence herself.

Although she has to go out for fun occasionally, she is happy when she comes back here.

But at this time, there were fewer people in the princess's mansion. The reason was that Ye Ying didn't like it. He would get irritated when there were too many people. So Yuan Ling'er dismissed many servants, many of whom had been with her since childhood.

Ye Ying drove her here today. She was supposed to stay in the palace for a few more days. But she still acted like a spoiled child with the emperor and left the palace by herself.

Ye Ying did not follow her into the palace, but waited for her in the car.

Yuan Linger put on a cloak and went to the carriage. From a distance, Ye Ying was sitting on the carriage with his eyes closed.

Under the faint moonlight, he was still so cold. In fact, Ye Ying had known that the princess had come, but he did not open his eyes, let alone get out of the car to greet her.

When Ling'er walked to his side, he opened his eyes lazily without saying a word. He just put down the bench and let Yuan Ling'er step up by herself.

Yuan Ling'er did not change her dance dress, but just put on a cloak, so it was not easy for her to get on the car.

Ye Ying did not reach out to help her. Yuan Ling'er was still expecting that when Ye Ying saw her wearing such a beautiful dance costume, there might be a difference in her eyes.

But he was still as calm as ever.

Perhaps Ye Ying knew Yuan Ling'er's thoughts and said this deliberately. "It's chilly at night. Princess, please be careful and hold on to your cloak tightly."

"I see."

When leaving the palace, she watched the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess get into the car, and also watched Yuan Mo and Fan Qiu get into the car.

When they got on the car, they held hands, sat in the car together, and talked and laughed.

Perhaps they will enjoy the moon and drink tea together when they return home, and talk about these things in the national banquet.

Like ordinary men and women, but she knew what would happen when she returned to the princess's mansion.

Ye Ying would disappear silently, and he would have to return to the big room alone.

I let the palace maids take off my jewelry. Then I started to have wild thoughts again and again, and I said I couldn't do this anymore.

But when he saw Ye Ying's figure, he couldn't help but want to take another look at her.

"Today I saw Prince Yuanhuang."

"Prince Yuanhuang is a good man."

Hearing Ye Ying's words, Yuan Ling'er couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to lift the door curtain. "Aren't you afraid that I will marry him?"

Ye Ying's lips curled slightly. "What are you expecting? Are you expecting me to be jealous? Or to kill him in anger? No.

Even if you take me with you when you marry him, I can see you two loving each other day and night.

I will never change at all.”

There was a creepy green light in Ye Ying's eyes. Yuan Ling'er was startled and unconsciously raised her hand to pull the door curtain and hid in the car, feeling panicked.

Seeing her action, Ye Ying's eyes darkened.

Aren't I still just as scared? Even if they say they love me, I'm still scared. What's the difference?

"Why do you have to force it? You are obviously scared. You know I am a demon. A snake demon, aren't you most afraid of snakes? I don't have human warmth. I have killed and eaten people. We are not suitable.

And now you have to spend so much time on your maintenance, for fear of getting old.

You don't know how to do that, do you? You know we demons don't grow old.

No matter how well you take care of yourself, you will still age. You will still die. You are trembling with fear every day beside me. Will you be happy?

I can stay with you until you die. You humans have a very short lifespan.

If you insist on me pretending to be affectionate and acting with you for decades.

It’s not impossible. Do you need it?”

The sound of leaf shadows was light to begin with, but under the moonlight, along with the clattering of horse hooves and the sound of wheels rolling on the cobblestone road, it seemed a little strange and tempting.

"I don't want you to act, I want you to like me, really like me."

Yuan Ling'er's voice coming from the car was accompanied by sobbing and grievance.

Ye Ying frowned and lifted the car curtain, only to see Yuan Ling'er curled up in the corner.

Ye Ying felt annoyed as she cried with her head down.

When he first met Yuan Ling'er, she was as beautiful as the sun. But he hated the sun.

He thought he was going to die. He was so weak that he felt like a small child could step on him to death.

But Yuan Ling'er appeared and had someone rescue him back to the car. He had seen her at her most glorious.

But when she first discovered that he was a snake demon, she cried miserably and her whole body trembled.

At that time, Ye Ying couldn't tell what that feeling was, self-blame or being wronged.

I am a demon, I am a snake, I can't change it, I didn't mean to scare her to tears. But she was obviously afraid and still stayed by my side.

It made her feel like she was the culprit, making her scared, trembling, and uneasy. Ye Ying didn't know what to do.

Ye Ying raised her hand, opened the door curtain and went in. Her eyes still remained in their enchanting state, emitting a long and cold light.

Yuan Ling'er instinctively stepped back and shrank into a corner when she saw Ye Ying coming in. "Look at yourself, aren't you just acting? Why are you pretending to be affectionate with me?

You are obviously afraid, and you obviously hate me for being a demon."

The horses outside seemed to be under the influence of witchcraft and were running desperately on this quiet official road. No one dared to stop the royal carriage.

The horse ran very fast, the carriage was shaking violently, and Yuan Ling'er became even more frightened.

Ye Ying grabbed Yuan Ling'er's hand and pressed her under him.

He was so strong, and the cold touch, coupled with fear, made Yuan Linger tremble uncontrollably.

"Don't you like me? You can do anything, so just do this."

Ye Ying slowly approached Yuan Ling'er, and the aura on his body slowly enveloped Yuan Ling'er.

Yuan Ling'er was already wearing a relatively revealing dance costume, so she was even more frightened when she touched Ye Ying's cold hands.

I felt goose bumps all over my body and my hair stood up slightly.

She liked Ye Ying. But his eyes, movements, and behavior were all insulting to her.

I am definitely not such a casual girl.

It was clear that the other party had no love for her, but he kept getting closer. Ye Ying's figure loomed over her, and Yuan Ling'er wanted to push him away, but found that he didn't move at all.

He was so strong, on this shaking carriage.

Ye Ying held her down tightly, his hands moving around. Yuan Ling'er felt that she couldn't control the situation. Ye Ying was not joking, so she screamed, "Stop it. Get out of here!"

Yuan Ling'er slapped Ye Ying in the face. Ye Ying's hair was messed up and blood came out of the corner of her mouth.

The bloodstains matched his face, and the moonlight that came in through the curtains because of his running was a backdrop.

He looked so sinister, his eyes still emitting a long green light, and he was looking at himself with a playful look. "See? You are the same, telling me to get out."