Phi-Fic Chapter 42 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 42 Uninvited Guest
Outside Yunxiang Tower, the two men stood with their hands on their hips, panting heavily.
"Yan Yan! Why are you running so fast? I haven't even asked that handsome man's name or address yet!"
"I remain silent; it was merely a chance encounter. How could you speak of offering yourself in return?"
Hua Buyu quickly grabbed her arm and explained gently, "That young man in white is extremely handsome, has a noble air, is highly skilled in martial arts, and is also righteous in helping others. Since ancient times, beauties have been paired with heroes. Wouldn't it be a pity if we didn't seize the opportunity?"
"You've only met that person once, and you don't even know his character. It would be terrible if you were deceived!"
The two talked as they walked into Yunxiang Tower.
"Hey~ Didn't you say you saw him once in the palace? He must be some kind of prince or nobleman, his status must be extraordinary. Yan Yan, I think you could ask Xin Moling to inquire about him. Maybe this could lead to a beautiful romance!"
Xin Moyan was speechless. How did this all end up involving her?
"Buyu, I'm telling you, you absolutely must not tell your brother about what just happened. If he finds out what happened to me, he will definitely kill that shameless rich man with a single sword."
"Alright then! But that young master is just too handsome, Yan Yan, don't you think so too?"
"Yes, he's very handsome."
"What young master? Where did this young master come from?"
"His~~~"
Xin Moling suddenly appeared behind them, startling the two of them into gasping for breath.
His gaze was intense, fixed intently on their faces.
"Yan'er, where did you go? Why have Cailian and Xiaobao been waiting for you here for so long? And why are your and Hua Buyu's complexions so rosy?"
Before Xin Moyan could explain, Hua Buyu said casually, "Yan Yan and I went shopping just now, so we asked Cai Lian and the others to wait here first. We shopped for a while, so we ran all the way here, which is why we look so good."
"Then... why did I hear you talking about some young master? Where did this young master come from?"
His gaze toward Hua Buyu grew increasingly sharp. He had been afraid that this woman would introduce Yan'er to strangers, which was why he had always forbidden them from getting too close. Unexpectedly, Hua Buyu took advantage of his absence from court to secretly come to the mansion and take Yan'er out to play.
"Oh my! I just caught a glimpse of him while strolling along the road. That young master's appearance is truly unparalleled, much more handsome than you."
"Really? Yan'er, is what Hua Buyu said true?"
Xin Moyan quickly stepped forward and tugged at her brother's sleeve, saying ingratiatingly, "No way! In Yan'er's eyes, brother is the most handsome young master!"
After saying that, he winked at Hua Buyu, afraid that she might let something slip.
Upon hearing this, Xin Moling reluctantly gave up.
Hua Buyu could only shrug helplessly and follow the brother and sister into the side room.
"Brother, what brings you here all of a sudden?"
“Just now, after I finished court, the guards in the manor said that a woman in red came to your door looking for you. You and the others left with her so easily. Yan’er, you must not trust others so easily next time. What if Hua Buyu has ulterior motives?”
"Hey! Xin Moling, isn't it incredibly rude to speak ill of others in front of them?"
She shouted loudly in dissatisfaction, but Xin Moling ignored her, which infuriated Hua Buyu.
Hua Buyu booked a private room. At her and Xin Moyan's insistence, Xin Moling also nodded in agreement, so Cailian had no choice but to sit down and have a meal with them.
During the meal, Hua Buyu continued to speak recklessly, saying some outrageous things. Xin Moling secretly resolved that when she returned today, she would make Yan'er sever all ties with this person.
Inside the room, the group was having a lively meal, while outside, there was a commotion. They put down their chopsticks and listened carefully to the sounds outside the door.
"Get out of my way! I clearly saw the general and the princess enter this room. I wanted to go in for a small gathering. Why are you stopping me?"
The brother and sister recognized that arrogant and rude voice very well; it was none other than the charming and amorous Sixth Prince, Yuan Huaiyu!
Xin Moling immediately got up and opened the door. He saw Yuan Huaiyu blushing as she spoke. Upon seeing him open the door, she quickly greeted him warmly.
"Hehe~ Cousin A-Ling, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
"What brings the six princes to make such a commotion here?"
Yuan Huaiyu scratched his head sheepishly and continued, "I just saw you and your sister here and wanted to say hello!"
"Yes, I've said my farewells. Take care, Sixth Prince!"
"Pfft... Hahaha~ Yan Yan, look at that person's expression, it's so funny."
Although Xin Moling had confronted him directly, Yuan Huaiyu's thick skin was comparable to Hua Buyu's, so he wouldn't leave easily. He grinned, revealing a row of flawless white teeth, and smiled in a particularly sunny and bright way.
"Cousin A-Ling, it's rare for me to get up early for breakfast today, and I just happened to run into you and your sister. I'm all alone, so it wouldn't be right for you to be stingy. Could you please add an extra set of chopsticks and a bowl?"
"The room is full, and there are not enough seats for the six princes. The six princes should find another place to sit!"
Xin Moling raised an eyebrow expressionlessly, her tone extremely cold.
"Oh dear! Cousin A-Ling, we're cousins, how can you be so cold and stingy? Please, have mercy and let me eat with you!"
Then, taking advantage of Xin Moling's inattention, Yuan Huaiyu slipped into the room in an instant, leaving the others stunned.
"Oh! There are guests here!"
Yuan Huaiyu winked at Hua Buyu, only to be met with a glare in return.
"Hehehe~ This young lady seems to be quite a sentimental person!"
Xin Moyan took a handkerchief and wiped Lou Xiaobao's mouth, then said calmly, "Sixth Prince, is there something you need?"
"Hehe~ Cousin Mo Yan!"
"We are not related by blood, so please do not claim kinship with us so casually, Your Highness."
"Tsk~ How come you two siblings are so alike?"
Yuan Huaiyu immediately pouted and said angrily.
"Sixth Uncle~"
Hearing the child's sweet, childlike greeting, Yuan Huaiyu readjusted her mood and happily went forward to pinch Lou Xiaobao's little cheek.
"Lou Xiaobao is so polite. But what are you doing here?"
Seeing that he stubbornly refused to leave, Xin Moling stopped chasing him away, closed the door, turned around, and sat down at the table.
"Snapped!"
"Don't pinch my baby's cheeks."
Xin Moyan slapped his hand away in dissatisfaction; it was all red from being pinched!
Yuan Huaiyu looked at the group with great curiosity. Why was Lou Xiaobao here? Where was Lou Shenghan?
Seeing the confusion in his eyes, Xin Moling slowly explained, "Prime Minister Lou has been away from home these past few days and has entrusted Xiao Bao to the General's Mansion."
"Oh! But how can Lou Shenghan be entrusted to you? The Prime Minister's mansion has a whole bunch of wet nurses and maids, with rich experience in raising children. How could they be inferior to you siblings?"
"Sixth Uncle, hello Mother~"
Lou Xiaobao knew that his sixth uncle was talking about his mother, so he reached out his little hand and tugged at his robe.
"Mother?"
"Xin Moyan is your mother?"