Too high to reach

Chapter 218 A Mess
Xu Ke was startled, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Then she relaxed again and turned around...

It was indeed Princess Yu'an, who had just stepped down from her luxurious carriage.

She wore a red velvet cloak, ruby ​​headdress, and slightly raised chin, as beautiful as the sun.

But on her face was a half-smile.

Before I even got close, I could smell her strong fragrance.

"Your Highness!" Xu Ke bowed formally, with a hint of coldness and distance.

Her carriage had been waiting nearby for quite some time, and finally, he arrived. Princess Yu'an looked at the person before her, unsure of what to say or do...

She's feeling confused right now...

"Princess, please go first!" Xu Ke's movements were extremely standard.

Today he was dressed in a light blue silk robe with a jade belt at his waist. His eyes were as black as lacquer, and his lips were a moist pink. He looked every bit the handsome, wealthy young master.

He was so handsome! Princess Yu'an was itching to see him, silently watching him without moving an inch.

Xu Ke was extremely nervous: What was she trying to do in front of so many people?
Just then, Li Chang came out after receiving the news and said with a smile, "Sister Yu'an is here? Please come in!"

He was so distant from her in public... Princess Yu'an was furious, but she couldn't turn to Xu Kefa, so she turned to Li Chang, "What, did you sell your fourteenth brother to the Prince Qi's mansion? You're even doing this welcoming thing?!" Her words and expression were extremely harsh.

Li Chang has been having a string of good things lately, and he is no longer someone she can bully at will. Hearing this, he sneered: "The Prince of Qi is my own brother. Can't I entertain the guests on his behalf?"

"I meant well, and you don't appreciate it, fine, but who are you trying to impress?! A female guest, not even suggesting we use the side door..." He glanced at Xu Ke, then continued, "I thought you only wanted to see Seventh Brother, so I let you in. Was that wrong?"

Xu was a relative of the princess, and Li Chang felt awkward about including him in the conversation...

She's acting all cheeky, blocking the handsome young man from leaving, staring at him like she doesn't know what her purpose is!

She can't resist a good-looking man, she's shameless!

Didn't you see Xu Ke? She was so embarrassed her face turned red.

(I don't know how he figured it out...)
"How dare you! Do you think you're so great?!" Princess Yu'an was furious and embarrassed, her face turning bright red.

Xu Ke was terrified. She could make a scene in private... but not here!
People inside and outside the door are watching.

He said gently, "There are many guests at the entrance, Your Highness, why don't you come inside to talk?"

Li Chang then turned to Xu Ke and said, "Xu Ke, hurry up and go in! Haha, your brother-in-law is waiting for you! And your brother-in-law's family is here too! Go and talk to them!" Then, he glanced at Princess Yu'an with disdain.

Xu Ke nodded slightly to Princess Yu'an and then gestured for her to proceed.

Li Chang panicked and grabbed him, pulling him inside, saying, "Hurry up, she can go in or not, it's up to her!"

Princess Yu'an was left standing there, and although she was furious, she still had some reservations.

"Yu'an, what are you doing?" The carriage stopped behind them, and a cheerful voice came from behind.

The Crown Prince has arrived.

"Brother Crown Prince, you've arrived!" Princess Yu'an had a way out.

"Yes. It's my seventh brother's family banquet, I should at least come and show my support." The Crown Prince was helped out of the carriage, his demeanor elegant and composed, his bearing impeccable!

His face held the same gentle smile as always. "But I'm afraid there won't be time to eat. Your sister-in-law..." He glanced back.

The Crown Princess lifted the carriage curtain. "Sister, shall we go through the side door?"

"I'll go through the front gate!" Princess Yu'an raised her chin.

"Let's go..." The Crown Princess smiled, lowered the curtain, and gave the order. The carriage moved forward. Li Jing stepped out and greeted, "Your Highness." He bowed respectfully.

Even if the crown prince arrives, he has to receive him.

"Seventh Brother! It's so lively! I just came to take a look around. I have other things to do, so I'm afraid I won't have time to eat. But it's settled, you'll come to my place tomorrow!"

"I'll do as the Crown Prince says," Li Jing said casually.

As the group walked inside, everyone inside stood up to greet them.

The Crown Prince waved his hand casually, "Today is my seventh brother's family banquet. Everyone here is a relative and friend, so please don't stand on ceremony. Here, I wish everyone a happy new year, and may you all have joy and good fortune!"

Everyone was exchanging New Year's greetings, creating a chaotic scene.

The prince laughed heartily.

He usually wore either the crown prince's robes or other dignified attire.

Today is the Lunar New Year, and he is unusually dressed in a deep purple robe with wide sleeves embroidered with cloud patterns. With his handsome face, bright eyes, and noble demeanor, he overshadows the slightly dull Li Jing and Princess Yu'an, who is dressed in bright red.

Princess Yu'an saw two good-looking men with smiling faces next to Xu Ke, who looked somewhat like that vile woman Mo Yi... These must be her brothers, right?
Seeing how close they were to Xu Ke, Princess Yu'an felt a surge of malice within her, her eyes seeming to hold daggers...

That look in his eyes made Xu Ke break out in a cold sweat...

The back courtyard also became lively. When Consort Feng saw Mo Wen accompanying Madam Xu in, she subconsciously avoided her.

Upon receiving the message, Mo Yi led a group of people out to greet them.

Madam Liang arrived at the back, and Mo Yuan spotted her immediately, rushing over like a butterfly.

"Happy New Year, Madam! I haven't had a chance to congratulate you on your joyous occasion yet!"

Looking at Mo Yuan's sincere smile and then at her attire... she had changed quite a bit since the first time she saw her!

"Miss Mo, you've changed so much! Not only are you becoming more and more beautiful, but you also have the air of a refined lady!"

"Right?!" Mo Yuan smiled, but accepted it quite readily.

Madam Liang shook her head and smiled.

"Madam... Mo Yuan has something important to tell you."

"Oh, something important?!" Madam Liang teased. "Then let's talk over there, so no one can hear us."

The two of them indeed went to the side.

"Madam, let me tell you, your future daughter-in-law, Princess Wenfang, is really not that great!"

This was completely unexpected by Madam Liang. "You recognize her?"

"Of course! Not only is she not good-looking, but she's also incredibly petty and looks down on people..." She embellished her story about her conflict with County Princess Wenfang for a long time.

"You almost pushed me down... You tell me, that's such a low-level tactic! I would never use something like that! We've never even met before... What grudge could there be?"
It's a fact that the Mohists didn't come from a high-ranking family, and others might have looked down on them. But they were dignified and didn't show it, so as not to offend anyone.

My fifth sister's status is quite extraordinary. Who would want to cause trouble for their own family for no reason? It's clear this county princess is unreliable! It infuriates me! She's truly unworthy of Marquis Liang! As her mother-in-law, you must pay attention and properly…” Mo Yuan's eyebrows and eyes darted around meaningfully, “…set some rules for her!”

In fact, Madam Liang usually wouldn't listen to such gossip.

But today, it sounded quite pleasant to listen to, and I even nodded slightly.

Madam Zhang over there kept glancing at Mo Yuan, and she was getting jealous. What did this girl mean?
Why are you so close to Madam Liang?

He's taken a liking to Marquis Liang... and he's been trying to curry favor with her?

No way? The Emperor already bestowed the marriage upon us...