allonlinenovel Chapter 127 Her Engagement Banquet
Chapter 127 Her Engagement Banquet
Qin Wan knew immediately that the annoying voice belonged to Qin Lang; who else would be so nosy?
"My marriage to the Fifth Prince was bestowed by His Majesty himself. What does this have to do with you?"
Qin Wan stepped into the front hall, her voice clear and elegant. Today, her attire made her look like a fairy, captivating everyone's attention.
However, she hadn't seen Qin Lang for a long time.
Qin Lang was recuperating at Nanfeng Courtyard some time ago, and she didn't even visit him once.
Today, at first glance, he appears emaciated, sitting in a wheelchair like a skeleton, his body hunched over, exuding a sickly air, a far cry from Qin Wan today.
Qin Wan was truly shocked by Qin Lang's appearance; she hadn't expected him to look like this.
However, she was only surprised.
In her previous life at Leishan Temple, her greatest fear was looking in the mirror, because her condition back then was not as good as Qin Lang's now.
Even when they die, they have hardly any flesh left on their bodies.
Qin Lang looked up and saw Qin Wan come in; this was the first time he had seen her in a long time.
Her sister seems to have become even more beautiful.
This made him feel even more strongly that Xiao Jingyan was not good enough for Qin Wan.
"Cough cough..." Qin Lang was not fully recovered and had to force himself to get up today.
"Wan'er, stop being so willful!"
Even now, Qin Lang still wants to teach her a lesson and stop the marriage.
Perhaps he was still thinking of sending himself to Xiao Jingyu's bed again to seek benefits for the Marquis's mansion.
But she just couldn't win his heart.
Qin Wan ignored Qin Lang's words and walked up to Xiao Jingyan, taking his arm.
"Father, today is the day of the Fifth Prince's betrothal. According to etiquette, it is inappropriate for me to appear today. However, I am worried that the Fifth Prince will not get along with you, so I would like to take the Fifth Prince to my courtyard for a meal. Do you agree, Father?"
Qin Huai remained seated in silence, but his face had turned ashen with rage.
Qin Wan's tone wasn't one of inquiry, but rather an announcement of a decision.
"You yourself said that you shouldn't have shown up today, so how could I, your father, allow you to dine alone at Wanyue Courtyard? This time, it's unacceptable!"
Qin Wan knew Qin Huai would refuse, so she added, "But what Second Brother just said, slandering the Fifth Prince. If this gets out and reaches His Majesty's ears, then this matter will be very serious!"
Qin Wan appeared to be thinking of the Marquis's mansion.
Xiao Jingyan stood there blankly, his eyes slightly unfocused. But when he heard Qin Wan's words, his gaze immediately focused and brightened.
"If Wan'er hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Before coming to the Marquis's residence today, Father Emperor specifically instructed me not to say anything wrong once I arrived. He also said that I should tell him everything that happened at the Marquis's residence, without missing a single word!"
As he spoke, Xiao Jingyan's gaze swept over Qin Lang and Qin Huai standing to the side.
Upon hearing this, the two men were startled; His Majesty had actually given such an order.
The defamatory remarks I just made...
Qin Huai immediately put on a smile and said obsequiously, "Fifth Prince, from today onwards, you will be Wan'er's future husband. Since we are family, please feel free to do as you please. There are no outsiders here, so please go wherever you like to dine!"
Xiao Jingyan nodded with a silly grin and said, "In that case, I'll go to Wan'er's room for dinner. I haven't seen Wan'er for several days, and I have so much to say to her!"
"Then let's have our meal at Wan'er's courtyard, we..."
"No need for my father-in-law and second brother to accompany me, Wan'er and I are fine!"
Xiao Jingyan looked at Qin Wan with tender affection, and Qin Wan smiled back at him, looking very loving.
But their happiness was truly glaring to Qin Lang.
What's so great about this idiot?
Wan'er clicked on the title of Princess Consort, willing to marry a fool just to become a princess consort.
When did she become so eager to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy?
Qin Huai originally didn't want to deal with fools, so this saved him a lot of trouble.
"Butler Wang, please deliver all the dishes prepared by the main kitchen to Miss's courtyard later!"
"Yes!"
Qin Wan smiled, a very smug smile.
"Then thank you very much, Father!"
After saying that, she took Xiao Jingyan's arm and left.
Qin Lang was so angry that he lowered his head and stamped his feet. No, he couldn't move his legs yet, so he couldn't stamp his feet.
"Father, how could you agree to let them dine at Wanyue Courtyard? If word gets out, how will Wan'er ever be able to break off the engagement!"
Qin Huai sighed. "Didn't you hear the Fifth Prince say that he has to report everything that happened at the Marquis's residence today to His Majesty? If you say anything absurd during the meal, what will become of the Marquis's residence?"
"Then even Father can't..."
"I know you're worried about Wan'er, but you saw what happened just now. Wan'er was so intimate with him. They were even seen walking together in the street. Now that they're engaged, there's no turning back. Wan'er is destined to marry the Fifth Prince!"
Qin Huai didn't want his daughter to marry a fool, but he had no other choice.
He also protested at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, but all his efforts were in vain.
They thought they could sabotage Qin Wan and Xiao Jingyan, but now they seem eager to get married.
Qin Huai had no choice but to accept it.
But Qin Lang refused to give up and said, "Father, if Wan'er marries the Fifth Prince, she will have to go to Sangzhou to take up her fiefdom after the wedding. At that time, we can forget about seeing Wan'er again!"
Qin Huai was shocked; her pupils dilated in disbelief.
"What did you say?"
......
Here.
Just now in the front hall, Qin Wan deliberately put on a show by linking arms with Xiao Jingyan, and when they couldn't see her anymore, Qin Wan hurriedly let go.
Looking at her face, it was already red all the way down to her neck.
Xiao Jingyan lowered her head and smiled softly. The two walked side by side, the sunlight shining on them and forming a halo around them, which was very beautiful.
Qin Wan and Xiao Jingyan arrived at Wanyue Courtyard together.
I haven't been here for a few days, and many flowers have bloomed in Wanyue Courtyard, making it look even more like springtime.
"Fifth Prince, Miss, it's not lunchtime yet, please have some tea first!" Wan Shuang served from the side.
She had been worried that her mistress wouldn't want to marry the Fifth Prince, but now it seemed that her mistress was willing.
If the young lady is willing, then she is willing too.
The servants withdrew, leaving only Qin Wan and Xiao Jingyan in the room.
Qin Wan, being the hostess, took the initiative to pour water for Xiao Jingyan.
"If you go back to the palace and tell His Majesty that I brought you to Wanyue Courtyard and we dined together, wouldn't His Majesty think I don't know the rules?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the tea was poured to the brim.
Xiao Jingyan took the teacup from Qin Wan's hand, seemingly very carefully. After scanning the surroundings and confirming that there was no danger, he whispered.
"Father doesn't have time to care about me. I was lying to them just now. I just didn't want to dine with them, especially your second brother!"
Qin Wan paused for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"I don't want to either, I hate it!"
The two laughed at each other, their laughter pure and unadulterated, without any trace of malice.
"Does our new residence have a name...?"
"Miss, Granny Sun is here!" Wan Shuang's voice from outside the door interrupted Qin Wan's words.
Upon hearing that it was Granny Sun, Qin Wan dared not be negligent and got up to open the door.
"Granny Sun!"
When Granny Sun saw Qin Wan and Xiao Jingyan behind her, she bowed.
"This old servant greets the Fifth Prince and the Fourth Miss!"
The old lady sent this old servant to deliver a message, saying she wishes to see the Fifth Prince!