Chapter 819 - 95: In Youth, Do Not Encounter Those Too Stunning (3)
Chapter 819: Chapter 95: In Youth, Do Not Encounter Those Too Stunning (3)
"I know the Princess and I haven’t interacted much, but I believe once we are betrothed and get to know each other better, the Princess will understand my character as Cai Duan."
Do you have a special someone?
Cai Duan sneered inwardly, thinking that Murong Xin might have a man she fancies on Canglan Island. But those men from Canglan Island can’t compare to him, and as a Princess of Yan Kingdom, it’s impossible for Murong Xin to have illicit affairs. She must still be chaste, and that’s enough for him.
Marrying Murong Xin, firstly, is because of her beauty, secondly, because of Lin Chen. Whether Murong Xin likes him or not is unimportant; he’s not going to have only Murong Xin as a woman in his life. He already has several women at home.
Murong Xin was amused by Cai Duan’s confidence, she had made things so clear, yet he still has such a thick skin.
"Young Master Cai, there’s no way between us. You can say publicly that I have an ailment, and upon discovering it, the Cai Family decided to withdraw from the engagement, preserving the family’s reputation."
A woman revealing she has an ailment would greatly impact her reputation as an unmarried woman.
But Murong Xin had no choice; compared to her family, the Cai Family is a powerful entity; if she doesn’t preserve their reputation, they will surely bear a grudge against her family.
"Princess Murong!"
At this moment, Cai Duan’s face turned somber: "Whether you have an ailment or not isn’t for the Princess to decide. If the Princess indeed has one, I know some medical skills and can take a look for you."
Cai Duan stepped closer, Murong Xin’s face changed drastically as she quickly retreated: "Young Master Cai, this is the Canglan Hall, don’t act recklessly?"
"What about Canglan Hall? Do you really think Canglan Hall would dare interfere in my Cai Family’s matters?"
Cai Duan scoffed disdainfully: "Since the Princess is unwilling to make it easy for me, then I will have to make it easy for the Princess."
Looking at Murong Xin in front of him, Cai Duan’s eyes burned with wicked intent. Even if he really forced himself on Murong Xin, Canglan Hall wouldn’t go against the Cai Family over this matter. Moreover, he’s going to marry Murong Xin, and the Murong Clan will only let her marry him.
Once the rice is cooked, Murong Xin can’t escape.
"Aunt Ying!"
Murong Xin called out in panic, but found the closed courtyard door remained silent.
"Don’t waste your effort, the people outside can’t hear your calls; you might want to save your strength to call later."
Cai Duan chuckled, his aura already enveloping Murong Xin, her words couldn’t be heard outside, and there’s also his uncle, an Innate powerhouse, in Canglan Hall, so there’s nothing for him to worry about.
Whizz!
Seeing Murong Xin panic-stricken, Cai Duan’s eyes grew more sinister, and he lunged at Murong Xin. But just as he was about to touch Murong Xin, a terrifying force suddenly struck him heavily on the chest.
Thud!
Cai Duan’s body flew backward, disbelief etched on his face, and he crashed directly into the courtyard wall, smashing a hole in it.
"Princess!"
With such a commotion, Su Ying, guarding the courtyard entrance, immediately pushed the door open and rushed inside. But seeing the figure standing in the yard, Su Ying’s expression changed from urgency to disbelief.
"Lin... Young Master Lin?"
Last year, at the banquet in the Imperial Palace, she had seen this young master from afar.
"Throw this guy to the front hall, Senior Brother Chu will handle it, as for the Cai Family... if they don’t settle peacefully, let them come to me."
In the courtyard, Lin Chen’s face was stern as ice; had he arrived a bit later, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
If he saw Murong Yan later, he wouldn’t know how to explain to her.
"Understood, sir."
Su Ying nodded heavily; she also saw the paleness on the Princess’s delicate face but knew with Young Master Lin present, the Princess should not have suffered much.
Even so, Su Ying was filled with anger, and dragged Cai Duan across the ground regardless of the stone scratches on his face, drawing a trail of blood.
"Thank you, Young Master Lin."
At this moment, Murong Xin, still shaken, finally reacted and, upon seeing Lin Chen standing aside, tears streamed down her pretty face.
"No need for such formality, Fifth Sister; given my relationship with your younger sister, how could I stand idly by?"
Upon hearing Lin Chen’s response, Murong Xin smiled, but there was a hint of gloom in her eyes.
"Has Young Master Lin seen your younger sister in Flame Dynasty?"
"Your younger sister went to Flame Dynasty?"
Lin Chen was surprised; before he left Canglan Island, Murong Yan had mentioned going to the Flame Dynasty, but he thought she would wait for some time before heading there.
"Shortly after Young Master Lin left, my younger sister also went to Flame Dynasty, heading to our Murong Family’s main branch in Soul Departure Domain; not long ago, she sent word that the main branch’s situation in Flame Dynasty isn’t great, but that’s unrelated to our Murong Family, as we’re just a branch of the main family and have been separated for thousands of years; the main family doesn’t really care about us."
"Sis mentioned in her letter that she would find a chance to leave the Yan Family; I thought she went to Canglan Domain to find Young Master Lin."
Upon hearing Murong Xin, Lin Chen showed a contemplative look. Based on his understanding of Murong Yan, she likely went to Canglan Domain to find him, and she definitely wouldn’t have given him prior notice, calling it a surprise.
According to Murong Yan’s own words: Becoming a little lady with a sense of adventure!
Murong Xin closely watched Lin Chen’s expression, seeing his lips slightly upturn, she knew Lin Chen was likely thinking of something about her younger sister.
Indeed, whether in talent or beauty, her younger sister was above her, and only she could match Lin Chen.
She was just indulging in a one-sided crush after all.