bookrandom Chapter 234 Yu Jie's Disappointment
Chapter 234 Yu Jie's Disappointment
Yes, this girl, who had just begun to experience romantic feelings, developed a crush on Wei Jianning simply because of this small encounter on the street.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself: What's wrong with being a concubine if I meet someone I like?
Having made up her mind, she glanced once more in the direction Wei Jianning had left. Although the area had returned to normal, her heart remained restless for a long time.
Prince's Mansion
Ever since he learned that Lan Zhi was pregnant, Wei Jianning would go home very early every day to be with her.
Today, he encountered a frightened horse on the street and subdued it. Yuan Tianxiong, trying to make conversation, praised him, saying:
"Your Highness, what happened on the street today will surely make the people look at you in a new light."
Wei Jianning did not answer him. Instead, after arriving at the gate of the Crown Prince's residence, he dismounted, handed the reins to a guard, and walked into the residence, with Yuan Tianxiong following closely behind.
Inside the main hall of the Crown Prince's residence
Yu Jie, who hadn't been seen for a long time, was playing chess with Lan Zhi. As they made their moves, Lan Zhi asked softly.
"Have you thought about it?"
Yu Jie nodded heavily.
"Yes, I've been thinking about this for a while now. I think I truly love Yuan Tianxiong. I originally wanted to ask my father for a marriage decree, but I was afraid he would be unhappy if I didn't get his consent, so I came to ask for his opinion..."
As she said this, her face flushed slightly, and then she lowered her head shyly.
Lan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but A Qi, standing next to her, was furious, his face turning ashen, his phoenix eyes constantly glaring at Princess Yu Jie.
During this time, her relationship with Brother Yuan was quite good. Yesterday, Brother Yuan even taught her kung fu. Although Xiangxiu was also there, Brother Yuan taught her step by step. She originally thought that over time, Brother Yuan would definitely develop feelings for her.
But Princess Yujie insisted on interfering. What did she have to offer to compare with other princesses?
She kept tugging at the handkerchief in her hand, when she heard Lan Zhi say:
"Alright, I'll have the Crown Prince ask him what he thinks later. If he's willing, then I'll have the Crown Prince speak to the Emperor and grant your request."
Yu Jie immediately nodded with a beaming smile.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you're still the best to me."
Lan Zhi couldn't help but pout and say:
"When you're in a good mood, call me Fourth Sister-in-law; when you're in a bad mood, just call me by my first name."
"That's because sometimes I treat you as a friend and can call you by your name directly, but sometimes I treat you as my fourth sister-in-law and can't call you by your name directly."
Lan Zhi smiled, then picked up another chess piece. Just as she was about to place it, she heard the sound of maids bowing outside.
"Your Highness is back."
She frowned slightly, looked helplessly towards the doorway, and gave a bitter smile.
"Your fourth brother is back. I'm afraid this game of chess is never going to end."
Before she could finish speaking, Wei Jianning strode in with Yuan Tianxiong. Even before they reached him, their cheerful voices rang out.
"Yujie's here! You little rascal, it's been so long!"
Upon seeing Yu Jie, Yuan Tianxiong paused awkwardly, then said softly:
"Your Highness, I just remembered that there are still some matters to attend to at the military camp. I shall take my leave now."
Wei Jianning knew that he saw Yu Jie was nervous and wanted to find an excuse to run away.
He stepped forward, grabbed his sleeve, and coldly reminded him:
"We just got back from the military camp, so we can take care of things tomorrow."
"But……"
Yuan Tianxiong glanced at Princess Yujie furtively, swallowed hard, and awkwardly followed Wei Jianning inside.
Lan Zhi got up to greet him, and when she noticed a tear in his clothes, she asked him with concern.
"Husband, how did you get your clothes like this?"
To avoid worrying her, Wei Jianning replied casually:
"I encountered a frightened horse on the street just now. When I was subduing it, I accidentally tore my clothes. It's okay."
Lan Zhi then let out a soft sigh of relief and nodded.
"I thought you got into another fight. It's good that you're alright."
After speaking, she looked at Yuan Tianxiong.
"General Yuan, Yu Jie is here. Let's have dinner at home tonight!"
Yuan Tianxiong glanced at Yu Jie secretly, then quickly shook his head in refusal.
"I just ate at the barracks, so I'm not hungry yet, and I have to go back to the barracks tonight."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jie's face turned ashen, but she pretended not to care and took a sip of tea to cover up her embarrassment.
Lan Zhi looked at Wei Jianning and questioned him with displeasure.
"There are so many people in the military camp, why must Elder Yuan go back?"
Wei Jianning shrugged, looking completely innocent.
"This has nothing to do with me. I've made all the arrangements in the military camp. He insisted on going back on his own."
Yuan Tianxiong awkwardly raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed lightly, then whispered in his ear:
"Your Highness, when we came back today, didn't we promise to improve the brothers' meals? Have you forgotten?"
"I haven't forgotten, but there's no rush. We'll eat it for lunch tomorrow. Just have the food delivered in the morning."
"Let's not wait until tomorrow, I'll go now, I have nothing else to do anyway."
“Yuan Tianxiong…”
Yu Jie suddenly slammed down her teacup, as if making a decision. She stood up from her seat, slowly walked to his side, and looked at him with burning eyes.
"You don't need to keep avoiding me. Give me a straight answer today: do you like me or not?"
Her sudden question startled Yuan Tianxiong, who blinked hard a few times, then scratched his forehead (which wasn't itchy) and shook his head awkwardly.
"Princess Yujie is of noble status, and I dare not harbor any unrealistic ambitions. I must return to the military camp and take my leave now."
Seeing that Yuan Tianxiong was trying to find an excuse to slip away, and that Yu Jie's eyes were already brimming with tears of grievance, Lan Zhi simply interrupted him.
"Alright, Yuan Tianxiong, stop making excuses. You have to eat this meal today, whether you like it or not."
Seeing that the tall and strong general Yuan Tianxiong seemed somewhat at a loss, Aqi mustered his courage and stepped forward to speak:
"Brother Yuan, I still don't quite understand the moves you taught me yesterday. Now that you have some free time, why don't you teach me again!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Tianxiong nodded as if he had been granted a pardon.
"Okay, I happen to have some free time now, let's go!"
Ah Qi looked at Lan Zhi and bowed slightly, saying:
“Master, I’ve asked Qiuju to wait outside the door. Please call her if you need anything. Xiangxiu and I are going to learn kung fu from Brother Yuan first.”
Lan Zhi wanted to stop her, but she had already pulled Xiang Xiu and left with Yuan Tianxiong, which surprised Lan Zhi. Yu Jie's expression also turned even more unpleasant at this moment.
She glanced at Wei Jianning, shrugged helplessly, then looked at Yu Jie, about to explain, but Yu Jie gave an awkward smile and said goodbye.
"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, I'm going back to the palace now. I'll come to see you again when I have time."
Seeing the disappointment in her eyes, Lan Zhi wanted to comfort her, but didn't know how to start.
Judging from Yuan Tianxiong's attitude just now, it seemed that he didn't want to look at Yu Jie at all, which made Yu Jie look like she was trying to win his favor.