C583 Estrangement and courtesies

The young princess of the Prince An Qing Mansion, Pan Ruochu, had a fair and flawless face. Her eyebrows were as white as silk, and her eyes were sparkling. She possessed a soul devouring charm that captivated the mind, and her lips were like a cherry on the lips as she lightly pouted her lips, causing one to indulge in wild fantasies.

She was dressed in a light lake blue dress with a bunch of flowers embroidered on it. There was a crescent-colored butterfly orchid embroidered on her collar. Her long, ink-colored hair was like a cloud of smoke that flowed down her waist.

"Princess, it's done." The grooming maidservant said from the side.

A trace of haughtiness appeared in Pan Ruochen's eyes as she stood up and dragged her skirt as she slowly walked into the banquet hall.

The moment her figure appeared, almost all the gazes landed on her. The wine glasses in the men's hands fell to the ground with a thud. They held chopsticks in their hands and forgot to pick up the food. The women were envious and jealous.

RuoChu had always been dressed up like a hero, but now that she had changed out of her valiant bearing, she was truly worthy of the title of the prettiest woman in Qing Nan.

Not only the guests, but even Pan Ruocheng's father and elder brothers were stunned. Pan Ruocheng had never liked attending occasions like this, so she always left under all sorts of pretexts.

Second brother Pan Ge said:

"Father, little sister, today, this is …"

Prince An Qing, Pan Lin, regained his composure and slowly revealed a smile on his face. He said, "It looks like our young princess has fallen for the mortal heart."

"When the Ninth Prince was assassinated that day, he said that a man similar to us, Ruo Chu, had come to help. It seems like I guessed right, that man had disguised himself to test the Ninth Prince. Now, it seems that he has been moved by the Ninth Prince." The eldest son of Penicillin, said the heir, Pan Wei.

"Hahaha …" "If that's the case, then it looks like we'll have a happy occasion at Prince An Qing's mansion!"

"Father, brother, what are you guys talking about?" With these words, Pan Ruo walked over. She, who had always been carefree, now had a slight blush on her face.

"Little sister, we are talking about whether you have a lover or not. Only now do you want to dress up. Second brother remembers the last time you dressed up, and it was when you were born." Pan Tong had a close relationship with his younger sister.

Upon hearing this, Pan Ruochu pouted coquettishly, "Second brother, don't speak nonsense. It's not like little sister doesn't want to get married."

"Hahaha …"

"The Ninth Prince has arrived …" Just as he was speaking, a loud and clear voice came from outside the manor. Pan Ruochen's heart skipped a beat as she looked in the direction of the entrance — —

He was dressed in a silver robe with dark flower patterns embroidered on the side of his head, a golden python was embroidered on his chest, and a bright yellow belt was hung around his waist. His entire body was exuding the aura of a king, as well as the aura of a king looking down on all living things!

And his appearance, not only had the gentleness of a spring flower and the autumn moon, there was also the fierceness of deep mountains and the sea between his brows.

Pan Ruo realized that today, he was even more captivating than the first time she saw him.

However …

A faint smile appeared on her face. Pan Ruo's appearance was worthy of Feng Yunzheng's grandeur!

Many people were seeing Ninth Prince Feng Yunzheng's true appearance for the first time. They were confused by his unintentional display of grace, and were unable to recover their senses for a long time. Only when someone first kneeled down, did everyone kneel down one by one, loudly exclaiming —

"Ninth Prince, thousands of years old."

Only Pan Ruo didn't kneel down at the beginning. She stood at a high place and looked past the crowd towards Feng Yunzheng.

Behind Feng Yunzheng, the night wind slightly frowned as he thought to himself, it seems that this is yet another one that has sunk under the coquettish charm of the Ninth Prince. Only, this woman is even more aggressive than the others and does not come with good intentions.

Feng Yunzheng's gaze swept over them slightly as he raised his hand and said, "Everyone, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Everyone stood up.

"Ninth Prince, our Prince An Qing's estate has had great fortune in three lifetimes. This is our eldest son, Pan Wei, and our second son, Pan Ge."

"Greetings Ninth Prince." Pan Wei and Pan Ge cupped their hands and bowed.

In the end, Penicillin proudly introduced his youngest daughter to Feng Yunzheng and said, "Your Highness, this is my daughter, Ruo Chu."

Pan Ruo Chu slowly walked forward and lowered his head. "Ruo Chu greets Ninth Prince." Her figure was graceful and her voice was like a nightingale, beautiful to listen to. When others heard her, they all felt as if their bones had turned to jelly. She truly looked like a different person compared to the heroic warriors on the training grounds.

It is a blessing in three lifetimes for anyone to have this woman, and to show her face.

However, Feng Yunzheng only nodded and said, "Princess, please rise." That gaze did not waver, nor did it pause for a moment.

When Pan Ruo noticed his distance from him and his politeness, she couldn't help but be shocked —

However, a barely noticeable smile appeared on his face. The ninth prince was indeed not as superficial as the other men. He restrained himself.

"Please sit, Your Highness." Penicillin personally led Feng Yunzheng to his seat while he himself sat next to him. His two sons sat on the left, and Pan Ruochen sat on the left.

At the banquet, the singing and dancing went up and down, and everyone treated the wine like a song.

From time to time, Feng Yunzheng would speak a few words to Prince An Qing. He was calm and indifferent, and his bearing was reserved.

"Ninth Your Highness, please report to the emperor. My people are forever loyal to the imperial government and loyal to the emperor." said Penicillin, coming forward with a silver cup and bowing.

Feng Yunzheng picked up the wine in front of him and said, "This king has seen King An Qing's intentions towards the imperial government. When this king returns to the capital, report it to royal father."

His entire body faintly exuded the aura of a king, but it was reserved and mysterious. Even the expression on his face made everyone guess what he was thinking.

Afterwards, Penicillin had his three children toasts to Feng Yunzheng, and Pan-Wei and Pan-Lu had Pan Ruochu toasts to them.

When Pan Ruo raised her wine cup and arrived in front of Feng Yunzheng, the crowd's eyes fell on them. If the initial princess rarely appeared, then she would be dressed in fine attire and even willing to toast. Everyone had already seen through this An Qing king's intentions.

The men who had fallen in love with Pan Ruochu were all secretly disappointed. If the Ninth Prince really wanted to, they would have no chance at all.

"Ninth Prince, Ruo Chu pays his respects to you." Pan Ruochi said as she leisurely walked over with a wine cup in her slender hands.

Feng Yunzheng nodded and drank a cup of wine in return. However, he didn't say anything. Pan Ruo glanced at him for the first time, and with a bit of understanding, he said:

"Your Highness, if my daughter is good at music at the beginning, why not let her play a song for Your Highness's entertainment."

Feng Yunzheng politely nodded and said, "Everyone here should be able to see the princess' graceful bearing. Please."

His father had said that he would play a song for him, but he had said that she would play it for everyone else. He was implying that he was refusing his father from using her to get close to him.