Chapter 33 - 21: The Blind-Eyed but Clear-Hearted Young Marquis
Xiao Anning was stunned. He knew the Imperial Grandson, Liu Ming, disliked him, but usually they kept a distant politeness with each other.
Today, Liu Ming actually invited him out just to say such, such... rude words privately. Forgive the little Marquis’s good upbringing; he couldn’t think of any worse words to describe Liu Ming’s malicious language.
"He is unworthy, then are you worthy?" Suddenly, a voice as melodious as heavenly music lazily interrupted.
Liu Ming was startled and turned his head toward the direction of the speaker, only to see the legendary fortune teller strolling leisurely, followed by those two dignified attendants.
Liu Ming was momentarily flustered when he realized that the fortune teller had overheard his previous words. However, he quickly returned to his usual composure.
"Even if you are the fortune teller, you can’t ignore people’s wishes and pair couples randomly," Liu Ming said righteously.
"This marriage was desperately sought after by the Prime Minister’s Mansion. The Dingguo Mansion reluctantly agreed, and for Ji Liruo’s sake, announced externally that it was the Dingguo Mansion that had asked for the marriage. Ji Liruo is more aware of this than anyone. If unsatisfied, refuse the marriage directly. Yet agreed, but unwilling, acting all high-minded, got all the good outcomes, truly delightful." Tianmiao spoke calmly, stating the truth. Even with the last sarcastic remark, his tone remained flat, leaving Xiao Anning astonished.
In Xiao Anning’s impression, Tianmiao spoke very little, only speaking more when encountering things she liked, such as delicious food and fine wine, exquisite garments, etc. Otherwise, she rarely bothered to speak.
But today, she said so much just to defend him...
Xiao Anning touched his chest, feeling warm inside.
"No, impossible..." Liu Ming’s face turned ugly, but a voice inside him shouted, yes, this is the truth, this is the real truth!
𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Tianmiao stepped forward and softly said to Xiao Anning, "Let’s go, the banquet will start soon."
"Okay, okay." Listening to Tianmiao’s words, Xiao Anning showed an obedient smile and nodded.
Just as Xiao Anning turned to follow Tianmiao, there was a splash behind him.
That was the sound of someone falling into the water.
"Ah—!" Liu Ming’s exclamation came.
"He won’t die. Cooling off in the water might be good." Tianmiao’s tone seemed like she was stating that today’s weather is nice.
Kong Hou, who had kicked Liu Ming into the water, retracted his foot and made a playful face at Liu Ming in the water. You should feel honored to be kicked by a dragon!
"Is this really okay?" Xiao Anning was somewhat worried. It’s only early spring, and the weather is still a bit cold. Will Liu Ming be fine after falling into the icy lake like this?
"Of course, it’s fine." Kong Hou replied cheerfully.
"As a member of the royal family, yet so easily used and incited. If such a person ascends the throne, the country is done for." Dong Xiao’s voice came from behind, low and full of ridicule.
Xiao Anning actually thought it made a lot of sense, dispelling the idea of sending someone to rescue Liu Ming. Anyway, Liu Ming can swim by himself, let him slowly swim back to shore. The blind little Marquis naturally didn’t see Liu Ming almost reaching the shore, only to be kicked back by Kong Hou. The master said to let him calm down in the water, so of course, he must stay cool enough!
"You... how dare you, glug, glug..." Liu Ming’s voice was drowned in the water. His heart was bitter; he had arranged to meet Xiao Anning, ordering no one to approach, now reaping what he sowed.