Chapter 438
Chapter 438 Trust? Did I Say That?
“Your Highness, I will take my leave first. Something happened in the backyard!” Yan Huaijing said gently to the Crown Prince.
“What’s wrong?” “Do you need any help?” Wen Tianyao asked, straightening his body.
“No need, it’s just a small matter!” Yan Huaijing shook his head and then turned to the others. “Everyone, please sit here for a moment and enjoy our State of Yan’s singing and dancing performance. I’ll be back soon.”
After saying that, he clapped his hands. Immediately, two teams of gorgeously dressed dancers came in from outside the hall, dancing to the music.
Yan Huaijing leisurely followed the bodyguard outside. He casually pointed in a direction and said lightly, “Let’s go!”
“Your Heir-apparent, it’s not that direction.” The bodyguard was stunned for a moment. He thought that Yan Huaijing did not hear his reply clearly and said again, “Some young ladies of aristocratic families broke into Miss Lin’s courtyard. Eldest Miss Jing asked you to go and take a look.”
“Tell me, what’s going on? Isn’t the door over there always closed? How come someone suddenly barged in at this time?” Yan Huaijing smiled and continued to walk in that direction. There was no hint of impatience in his expression.
“I don’t know either. It seems that many young ladies went over there and that they all wanted to inquire about Miss Lin. A few of them wanted to directly barge in, but after being blocked, some went to the tall building and artificial hill on the side. I don’t know how someone went to the back door and opened it.”
The bodyguard received Jing Wenyan’s instructions and came over. He was not clear about the specific affairs. However, everyone in the entire mansion knew how much importance the Heir-apparent of the Duke of Yan State attached to Miss Lin. He made sure that Miss Lin was heavily guarded, afraid that she would be disturbed in the slightest.
“Have you been there to take a look?” Yan Huaijing’s eyes were calm, and there was a hint of coldness in his gentle eyes.
“I… I, haven’t!” The bodyguard was so scared that his face turned pale. He hurriedly explained, “Eldest Miss Jing was invited by Your Heir-apparent. So, I thought it represents Your Heir-apparent’s trust…”
“Trust? Did I say that?” Yan Huaijing smiled.
“Your Heir-apparent, I…” The bodyguard’s forehead began to sweat. He already knew what he had done wrong. No matter how familiar this Eldest Miss Jing claimed to be with Yan Huaijing, Yan Huaijing had never explicitly told his bodyguards that he trusted her. This bodyguard had followed Yan Huaijing for a period of time, so how could he fail to understand the meaning of Yan Huaijing’s words?
“Not too stupid. Go down and receive your punishment!” Yan Huaijing said indifferently.
“Yes, I will go immediately!” The bodyguard did not dare to stay. After bowing respectfully to Yan Huaijing, he turned around and went to receive his punishment from Lin Fang.
Yan Huaijing had always known when to give rewards and punishments. The bodyguard realized he was almost used by others. One reason was that Yan Huaijing had invited Eldest Miss Jing to receive guests in the inner courtyard on behalf of him. The other reason was that he had neglected something.
“Your Heir-apparent, where are we going now?” Little Dezi had been following behind Yan Huaijing calmly. When the bodyguard left, he asked cautiously. No matter how he looked at it, this road was leading to somewhere desolate. However, he did not know what Yan Huaijing wanted to do at this time.
“In a while, if Jing Wenyan sends people again to report, say that I am busy and can’t leave for a while. Let her handle the issue herself. As for the reception of the two princesses, tell her I appreciate her help!” Yan Huaijing did not answer Little Dezi. He continued to walk on the small path. His handsome lips curved as he casually spoke.
Since he had let Jing Wenyan handle the issues of the inner courtyard today for him, he would give her the greatest right to deal with everything. No matter what Jing Wenyan wanted to do, he would give her the chance. Of course, that little fox was an exception.
The banquet today was not just a banquet…
With the State of Yan as the background and Duke of Yan State Mansion in the capital as the chess game, he was not in a hurry. He slowly approached his goal of controlling the entire country.
Although this goal was slightly different from his original goal before he entered the capital, he was still in firm control of the situation!
“Yes, I know that today’s matter in the backyard was handled by Eldest Miss Jing. Even if something happened in the end, it has nothing to do with Your Heir-apparent. You are busy entertaining the Crown Prince, other princes, and the other three heirs-apparent. You are really too busy to care about what happened in the backyard!” Little Dezi had followed Yan Huaijing since he was a lad and immediately understood.
“Let’s go, Yuewu is still waiting in front!” Seeing that Little Dezi understood what he meant, Yan Huaijing nodded in satisfaction. His feet did not slow down and he turned a corner.
Behind a row of tall trees, Wei Yuewu was strolling and chatting with Jin Ling on the path. From afar, she looked quite leisurely.
“Miss, His Heir-apparent is coming!” Jin Ling had sharp eyes and immediately saw Yan Huaijing walking over in large strides. She reminded Wei Yuewu.
Wei Yuewu turned her head and saw Yan Huaijing walking over slowly. She stopped in her tracks and waited for him to come over.
“Greetings, Your Heir-apparent!” When Yan Huaijing walked in front of her, Wei Yuewu bowed.
“When did Yuewu become so polite to me?” Yan Huaijing smiled leisurely. As the wind blew, his wide sleeves were blown up gracefully. In addition, his extremely handsome face made him look like a celestial being. He reached out and grabbed Wei Yuewu’s sleeve. “I happened to have something to talk to you, and then you appeared!”
“What is it, Your Heir-apparent?” Wei Yuewu raised her beautiful eyes and looked at Yan Huaijing in shock.
“There is a good place. I always wanted to take you to see it. It’s rare to have a chance today!” Yan Huaijing said with great interest. He looked very happy and pulled Wei Yuewu to a small path on the side.
Wei Yuewu was dragged a few steps and could only follow his footsteps helplessly. She asked in surprise, “Your Heir-apparent, don’t…you need to entertain your guests?”
Today, the Duke of Yan State Mansion had a lot of guests. As the host, didn’t Yan Huaijing need to entertain the other heirs-apparent, princes and the Crown Prince?
As early as when she was outside the gate of the mansion, she had heard that the Crown Prince and Fourth Prince had already come.
“Just let them wait!” Yan Huaijing smiled gently at Wei Yuewu, his handsome eyes showing some relaxation.
“This… this is not appropriate. The Crown Prince is also here…” Wei Yuewu’s lively eyes flashed as she spoke with a bit of uneasiness.
In this world, only Yan Huaijing would have the courage to say something like letting the Crown Prince wait. However, he did have the capital to be so daring.
“It’s fine. It’s rare for you to come to my mansion. Naturally, I should show you around!” Yan Huaijing’s words were extremely meaningful.
His slender hand forcefully pulled Wei Yuewu’s slender little hand, wrapping her entire hand tightly in his palm. His long and narrow eyes glanced at Wei Yuewu, and the smile on the corners of his mouth became even wider.
It was very difficult for Wei Yuewu to respond to him. She bit her lips and inexplicably felt that her heartbeat actually accelerated a bit. She hurriedly lowered her head to hide the trace of panic in her eyes. Then, she restrained her mind and wholeheartedly observed the surrounding scenery.
Compared with the other mansions, Duke of Yan State Mansion had one particular feature: there were many trees here!
Tall trees were everywhere. Along the way, all kinds of trees were planted on both sides of the path. Right now, they were walking among trees which Yan Huaijing told her in the imperial palace were unique to the State of Yan.
This place had not merely two rows of trees by the path, but a small forest. These evergreen trees were tall and straight. Compared with those trees in the imperial palace, the trees here seemed to be taller and bigger, and they were taken better care of.
“The imperial palace has special flowers and trees sent from all over the country, including flowers from the State of Jing, trees from the State of Yan, as well as unique flowers and plants from Qi, Chu, and Lu, but they aren’t taken good care of compared with those that grow in the four dukedom mansions!” Yan Huaijing pulled Wei Yuewu into a bamboo building on the side of the path.
The bamboo building was not big, and it looked more elegant in the shade of the trees.
Wei Yuewu followed Yan Huaijing up to the bamboo building. She saw that the arrangement inside was extremely simple. There were a couch and a table, and there was a qin on the table, beside which were a few books of qin scores. It was obvious that this was where Yan Huaijing usually rested.
“Do you want to hear me play a tune?” Yan Huaijing looked at Wei Yuewu leisurely. His handsome face, which was like a beautiful pearl, revealed a hint of a smile. He lowered his head and casually plucked the strings of the qin.
The sweet sound of the qin flowed melodiously in the wind.
“Your Heir-apparent…is it really appropriate for you to play the qin here?” Wei Yuewu looked around uneasily. There were so many distinguished guests in the mansion today. As the host, he did not entertain them. Instead, he ran to the backyard alone to play the qin. From whichever perspective, it was impolite.
“Are you scared?” Yan Huaijing narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Yuewu’s slightly upset face.
“Why should I be afraid of the matter in the backyard of Your Heir-apparent?” Wei Yuewu inexplicably felt that there was a deeper meaning in his words. Her eyes fluttered, and she no longer dared to look at the gentle smile on his face.
“If one day you become the mistress of my backyard, will you be afraid?” Yan Huaijing deliberately ignored the hidden meaning in Wei Yuewu’s words and continued to ask with a smile.
“Your Heir-apparent, you really shouldn’t say that!” Wei Yuewu shook her head and said decisively.
“Oh, why did you say that?” Yan Huaijing put down Wei Yuewu’s hand and leaned lazily against the couch. His handsome eyes revealed a hint of a smile.
“No doubt, the mistress of Your Heir-apparent’s backyard should be a very distinguished princess or Eldest Miss Jing.” Wei Yuewu said with a serious face.
“Do you think that I will be intimidated and will definitely marry one of them?” Yan Huaijing leaned back and looked at Wei Yuewu, who was obviously blushing. He had no intention of letting her go.
Being looked at by him like that, Wei Yuewu felt even more uncomfortable. She immediately tilted her head and said with a serious face, “Of course, Your Heir-apparent won’t be intimidated by anyone!”
Wei Yuewu clearly knew that if Yan Huaijing wanted to marry someone, he would not do it because he was intimidated by others, but because he liked her. Whichever woman he liked, he would marry her and make her the heiress-apparent.
“Come here!” A trace of a smile flashed through Yan Huaijing’s long and narrow eyes. He waved to Wei Yuewu with one hand, indicating for her to come over.
Wei Yuewu did not react for a moment. She blinked her watery eyes and stood still.
However, Yan Huaijing seemed to be impatient. He sat up straight and reached out to grab her sleeve, pulling her towards him.
Wei Yuewu’s body involuntarily fell towards him. Her heart shook and she waved her hands. She subconsciously wanted to grab something to stabilize her body.
Wei Yuewu’s hands went soft. She did not know what she grabbed, but she heard Yan Huaijing let out a muffled groan…
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