"Your Highness, who is more powerful, the Four Great Sword Immortals or the Sword Saint?"
Ye Liyan pursed her rosy lips, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Having lived in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion since childhood and rarely going out, it would be impossible for her not to be attracted by the vast world outside.
"In terms of strength, I believe that old sword saint can overpower the four great sword immortals."
Pei Wen, the only sword saint in the world, has a title that alone surpasses the Four Great Sword Immortals.
Shen Yi'an put down his teacup and smiled bitterly: "I went to Tiannan Sword City three times and asked the old sword saint for advice three times."
"I knew I was no match for the first sword strike, so I fled."
"I took the second sword strike, but several of my ribs were broken."
"I accepted the third sword strike and then had a cup of tea with that old man."
Upon hearing that several of Shen Yi'an's ribs had been broken, Ye Liyan's face turned deathly pale, her eyes filled with tension, and her small hands involuntarily reached for the hem of his clothes.
"Your Highness, there are some medicinal herbs left by my father in the manor that can treat hidden ailments. I'll go and fetch them for you..."
Shen Yi'an took her little hand and laughed, "Silly girl, you have these medicinal herbs here, don't you think the palace has them too?"
"Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."
"Your Highness, Li...Liyan isn't stupid," Ye Liyan replied softly, her face flushed.
This adorable appearance gave Shen Yi'an's girlish heart a huge flutter.
No, it has to be done. In the next couple of days, he will ask his father to set an auspicious date for the wedding. It has to be a wedding!
"Your Highness Prince Chu! Miss! The Fifth Prince has arrived."
Jinxiu rushed over and reported the news urgently.
Shen Yi'an raised an eyebrow. This Shen Tengfeng really was freeloading everywhere he went, even to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
"Let's go and see my fifth brother. He just took a big bag of pastries from me."
"Your Highness, please wait a moment..."
Ye Liyan instinctively reached for the black brocade ribbon on the table.
"Silly girl, why do you always wear it?" Shen Yi'an said, picking it up first.
"But...Your Highness...Liyan..." Ye Liyan lowered her head. How could she not know about the rumors circulating outside? She was an unlucky girl, a calamity...
Whenever she thinks about it, those words feel like thorns piercing her heart, and it seems that only by deceiving herself can she reduce the pain.
Sometimes she wondered if she was worthy of His Highness, and perhaps it would be more appropriate for her to stay in a corner and silently bless the one she loved...
If it weren't for me... my mother might not have...
"What are you thinking about all day long with that little head of yours?"
Her little head sank, and a large hand touched her forehead without her noticing.
The lingering blush on Ye Liyan's face had even spread to her snow-white swan neck.
"What misfortune, what calamity, those worldly folks are just blind."
"As long as I am here, you are not allowed to wear it anymore."
"You are my future queen consort. Anyone who dares to laugh at you will be taught a lesson!" Shen Yi'an's gaze was serious. He felt that he was both domineering and immature, like a domineering CEO in a novel. But upon closer inspection, he felt a little embarrassed.
"Your Highness..." Ye Liyan's eyes were filled with tears, and she could no longer hide the surging emotions in her heart. She suddenly embraced the person she had been longing for day and night.
"Silly girl..." Shen Yi'an chuckled and slowly put his arm around her slender waist.
"belch..."
Jinxiu let out a soft burp and quickly covered her mouth. She didn't know why, but even though her stomach was empty, she suddenly felt full.
"Haha, Your Highness the Fifth Prince is a rare guest indeed."
Ye Tianze looked at Shen Tengfeng and said with a forced smile.
"I have come here specifically to congratulate Duke Ye."
After slaughtering a bunch of fat sheep, Shen Tengfeng strolled around for a while after leaving the brothel. Before he knew it, he had wandered to the vicinity of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. He decided to take a look and see if he could freeload some money.
Are you afraid of bad luck?
Tsk.
If this ominous woman is truly as terrifying as the rumors suggest, how could the Ye family have lived peacefully for over a decade? How could the Emperor have allowed her to enter the royal family? Anyone with a brain wouldn't believe the rumors are true. Fools, they're all fools!
"I thank Your Highness the Fifth Prince," Ye Tianze said, bowing.
"You're too kind, Duke Ye."
After exchanging pleasantries, the old man and the young man just stood there staring at each other.
Ye Tianze raised an eyebrow. Now that the congratulations are over, why are you lingering here? My Zhenguo Duke's Mansion didn't invite you, Shen Tengfeng, to dinner.
Shen Tengfeng's smile almost froze in the wind. He, a prince, came to congratulate him, and the duke didn't even offer any thanks? At this hour, he could at least have invited him to dinner!
"Fifth Brother! What a coincidence!"
"Huh?! Sixth Brother!"
Shen Tengfeng was startled. Damn, how come this sixth brother is here too!
Shen Yi'an walked over with a smile.
"Sixth brother, why are you here too...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Shen Tengfeng noticed the two women following behind Shen Yi'an, and his eyes widened instantly.
Holy crap...a fairy?!
"Greetings, Your Highness the Fifth Prince," Ye Liyan said, leading Jinxiu in a bow.
Those azure eyes appeared even clearer and brighter against the backdrop of the sunset, inspiring endless daydreams.
"Sixth brother...and this is...?"
Shen Yi'an introduced with a smile: "My future queen consort, Ye Liyan."
Hearing this, the silly girl lowered her head shyly, her eyes filled with embarrassment.
Depend on...
Shen Tengfeng is already numb.
No wonder this sixth prince asked his father, the emperor, to grant him a marriage in front of all the civil and military officials during the morning court session.
The four beauties of Wucheng that day would probably pale in comparison to her.
The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is amazing! They've kept a fairy hidden within for so many years!
He had also heard that melodious music could be heard from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion from time to time, which he assumed was also the work of this man. The more he thought about it, the more jealous he became. That sixth son…
"Sixth brother...you're so lucky..."
After holding it in for a while, Shen Tengfeng gave a thumbs up.
You're really something else! Secretly keeping a mistress, huh?
If he had known that the Ye family member possessed such a stunning beauty, he would have certainly made his move first.
Shen Tengfeng probably never imagined that when he had this thought, it would be the closest he ever came to death.
Shen Yi'an cupped his hands and smiled, "Thank you for your blessings, Fifth Brother."
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, another gust of wind will sweep across Tianwu City tomorrow.
In any era, appearance seems to be very important; as long as you are good-looking, even sins can be reduced by a third.
Gradually, he wanted to make all those rumors disappear, so that when people mentioned Ye Liyan, the first thing that came to mind was not ominous or calamistic words, but rather positive words like lucky and peerless beauty.
"Um... Sixth Brother, Duke Ye, Miss Ye, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Shen Tengfeng felt that he shouldn't stay here. They were practically family, and what was he, a freeloader?
My good mood was ruined twice in a row after meeting Shen Yi'an, that sixth brother. He's the real ominous one!
"Fifth Brother, take care!"
"Fifth Prince, please wait!"
After everyone saw Shen Tengfeng off, Ye Tianze couldn't help but put his hands on his waist and say, "This is a very rare guest. Including this time, His Highness the Fifth Prince has only come three times in all these years."
The first time was to find Shen Yi'an, the second time was to deliver something on orders, and the third time was this time.
"Fifth Brother is a very busy man," Shen Yi'an chuckled.
"Your Highness, I have prepared a banquet. Would you like to stay and have a few drinks with me?"
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, General Ye!" Shen Yi'an did not refuse.
"Hahaha, that's great! Ah Fu! Go to the wine cellar and get the best wine from the very back. Tonight, this old man and His Highness Prince Chu will drink until we're both drunk