Chapter 818 - 95: In Youth, Beware of Encountering Too Astonishing a Person (2)
Chapter 818: Chapter 95: In Youth, Beware of Encountering Too Astonishing a Person (2)
The response from her own Princess made Su Ying smile wryly.
She had actually guessed it in her heart. When the Sixth Princess chose not to claim her title, publicly expressing her feelings to Lin Chen before so many Celestial Prides from the Nine Kingdoms, she had faced much discussion from the Martial Artists domestically. Even within the Royal Family, many relatives were quite dissatisfied, believing the Sixth Princess had brought shame to the Royal Family.
However, now mentioning the Sixth Princess, everyone praises her for recognizing heroism at first sight.
Those who spoke behind her back now also commend the Sixth Princess, for early on seeing Lin Chen’s potential.
Yet, such a Celestial Pride like Lin Chen, found only on Canglan Island, or amongst the many islands in the Eastern Sea, where could her own Princess encounter another?
No...
Su Ying’s eyebrows suddenly furrowed. Just now, there was a fleeting blush on her Princess’s face. Even if the Princess wished to choose a true dragon-riding husband for herself, there was no need to be so shy.
Sss!
Su Ying took a sharp breath. She understood now; her own Princess also liked Lin Chen.
Boys and girls, beware of meeting someone too dazzling when too young.
Upon encountering someone too dazzling, it becomes challenging to regard anyone else favorably afterwards.
This is a folk saying spread in the Yan Kingdom.
My silly Princess!
Su Ying felt helpless. Regardless of Lin Chen’s relationship with the Sixth Princess, given Lin Chen’s current status, her own Princess had no chance whatsoever.
But for now, it’s not about contemplating these things, but how to resolve the matter with the Cai Family.
As the protector who had watched over the Princess since she was young, Su Ying approached problems from her Princess’s perspective. The only solution now was for the Cai Family to voluntarily withdraw; otherwise, once the news returned to Canglan Island, Your Majesty would likely agree.
"Princess, if you truly don’t wish to be betrothed to that Young Master Cai, you must explain face-to-face and break off this matter. Otherwise, when the news returns, those clan relatives might have other thoughts."
Su Ying reminded, making Murong Xin’s face turn pale as she understood Aunt Ying’s meaning.
"I will go and clarify with Cai Duan."
Murong Xin is decisive, yet hearing this, Su Ying shook her head: "Princess, you cannot go right now. If you say it in front of everyone, the Cai Family won’t be able to save face. Let me go to the front yard and invite that Young Master Cai here, saying the Princess wishes to speak privately. Persuade Young Master Cai to have the Cai Family leave."
"Alright, then I’ll trouble Aunt Ying."
"Princess, think carefully about how to speak with Young Master Cai without hurting the Cai Family’s dignity."
"Hmm, I will think it over."
Su Ying quickly left the courtyard, and before a cup of tea’s time, a graceful young man followed Su Ying into the yard.
"You may withdraw first."
Cai Duan, seeing Su Ying entering the yard with him, had a sullen expression: "Since your Princess wishes to speak with me privately, you should guard outside the courtyard."
"Young Master Cai, I am the Princess’s close protector and must..."
"How dare you! Does the Young Master intend to harm your Princess!"
Cai Duan’s face instantly cooled, simultaneously releasing the aura of a First-Grade Martial Artist, pressuring Su Ying to the point of breathlessness.
"Young Master Cai, please calm down. Aunt Ying did not intend to offend Young Master Cai."
Murong Xin’s voice came through, at which Cai Duan retracted his aura with a snort, while Su Ying seemed to have narrowly escaped death, unable to help but gasp for air.
"Due to Princess Murong’s sake, I spare your life. Leave."
"Aunt Ying, you wait outside the yard."
Murong Xin followed, knowing that Aunt Ying was worried about her, but here in Canglan Hall, under such circumstances, Cai Duan would not act recklessly.
"Alright, I will wait at the yard’s entrance."
Once her own Princess spoke, Su Ying turned to walk towards the courtyard’s gate, standing still upon exiting, ready to rush in at the slightest movement inside.
"Princess Murong, this time I have brought my third uncle personally to propose marriage, which shows my affection for the Princess."
Cai Duan started, not only having heard the ambiguous relationship between a Princess from the Murong Family and Lin Chen, but also because Murong Xin’s beauty was highly regarded in Coastal City.
Murong Xin in a yellow dress, with her tiny nose slightly upturned and red lips dotted rouge-like, her stature being both slender and elegant, much like a magnolia in the morning dew, possessing both the lightness of a maiden and the majesty of royalty.
"I am but a common girl from overseas islands, how can I be worthy of Young Master Cai’s favor? It frightens me greatly. I fear I cannot bear Young Master Cai’s intentions, and I beg your pardon."
Upon hearing this, the smile on Cai Duan’s face froze.
"Princess Murong need not be humble; I don’t mind the Princess’s status or origins. With the power of my Cai Family, I don’t require political marriage. When the time comes, we will assist your family."
Murong Xin did not expect such a persistent attitude despite her subtle rejection. Biting her silver teeth, she spoke firmly: "Young Master Cai, to be honest, I already have someone I admire, and truly cannot accept Young Master Cai’s favor."
Although Aunt Ying suggested subtle refusal, seeing Cai Duan’s actions, subtlety may not suffice, so it’s best to be straightforward.
This time, Cai Duan had no smile left on his face, only staring at Murong Xin: "Princess Murong, with my Cai Family coming in such grand manner, I fear more than half of the Martial Artists in the city are aware. Should we be rejected, my Cai Family’s reputation will have no place."