Chapter 1674: Chapter 1674: Seizing the Initiative
They started quarreling, which just happened to cause a dispute, saving him from having to step in. He truly had no interest in dancing with either of these two women; it was incredibly dull.
But since his mother had spoken, it wasn’t appropriate for him to outright refuse.
Watching these women scheme against each other was much more interesting than dancing with them.
After all, it was a charity banquet. Losing face would look terrible. Seeing the situation, the Councilman’s wife could only smile and mediate, "Our countries are friendly, so there’s no need to hurt the harmony. How about this? Both young ladies can have a dance with Ling Kong, so there won’t be any dispute."
After all, having Ling Kong interact with more girls was a good thing. Whether it was one or two, it didn’t matter.
This brought a stiff smile to Ji Lingkong’s lips. He coldly raised his eyes to look at the two girls whose eyes brightened at the suggestion, feeling displeased. Who had the patience to dance with such silly women?
Attending for charity didn’t mean he had to compromise himself by doing something he didn’t want to do.
His personality was always willful. Just as he was about to give a perfectly logical and watertight reason to refuse, a clear, charming, and confident girl’s voice suddenly rang out in the crowd.
"No need to argue; the one qualified to dance with him is me."
The guests turned back in astonishment. Which lady was so arrogant that she didn’t even consider the Councilman’s wife’s words or the other two young ladies?
Moreover, so overbearing—without even stepping forward to invite, and before Young Master Ling Kong agreed, she boldly claimed she alone was qualified to dance with him.
Yun Qingqing was even more furious. What a cheeky girl! Even the woman from Yalan didn’t dare to be so arrogant. She turned sharply and saw a girl in a simple, elegant gown stride confidently out from the crowd, her expression calm and composed under the surprised gazes, showing not the slightest hint of stage fright, but rather seemed quite extraordinary.
What amazed the guests was that under the magnificent, dazzling crystal lights, the girl bloomed like a night-flowering cereus at the Yalan Country’s banquet night, leaving them momentarily spellbound.
Beautiful, truly unexpectedly breathtaking.
Like a fairy silently appearing in the night sky, her exquisitely ethereal beauty seemed to rise from the water, a lotus gleaming with dewdrops, naturally radiating a golden aura.
Her fair, translucent flawless skin was smooth and jade-like, as white as snow, her profile cutting an aloof and glamorous line. From her chin to her long neck, she had an artistically exquisite beauty.
Her eyes held a misty night haze, with glistening brilliance flowing as she glanced around, filled with vibrant glory.
Her lips, like cherry blossoms on snow, were tender and ripe, so alluring that one wanted to bite into them deeply, to savor their fragrant sweetness.
And on her fair, delicate face, a faint, peachy blush made one’s heart skip a beat with admiration.
She was an absolutely stunningly beautiful girl.
Many guests showed expressions of both amazement and deep sighs, as she was astonishingly beautiful, like a work of art, yet her long hair marred it, like a flawless gem with a blemish, which was regrettable.
It wasn’t that her glossy golden hair wasn’t beautiful, but this beautiful blond hair rather reduced her high quality, as everyone knew this light hair color implied low fertility.
In this era where a woman’s fertility was important, no matter how beautiful she was, it was difficult for her to be seen as the best-quality woman.
While they were feeling regretful and anticipated that Ji Lingkong would refuse her rude and overbearing words, she didn’t leave room for a response and did something bold.
