Chapter 96

Volume 1_Chapter 96: How Could the Regent Fancy an Ugly Woman?

Yun Qiyue frowned slightly upon hearing that voice; it sounded somewhat familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.

Following the voice, she saw a handsome man with a gentle face, wearing an ice-blue brocade robe embroidered with dragon patterns, standing there with a look of slight shock.

In just an instant, Yun Qiyue remembered the man's identity—the current Crown Prince, Xuanyuan Qi, her former fiancé.

Recalling her past with Xuanyuan Qi, Yun Qiyue's expression turned a bit colder.

Don't be fooled by the gentleness on Xuanyuan Qi's face; if you look closely at his eyes, you'll know that this person is actually not as simple as he appears on the surface; he is dark inside.

And Xuanyuan Qi on the opposite side didn't expect that the person with that back profile was actually Yun Qiyue; seeing her turn around, he couldn't help but be stunned, a flash of amazement appearing in his eyes.

After all, Yun Qiyue's current attire, paired with that veil, was mysterious and noble, and her entire temperament was extremely attractive; those who didn't know would truly think Yun Qiyue was a stunning beauty.

However, soon, Xuanyuan Qi thought of the black poison spots under Yun Qiyue's face, and when he looked at the veil on her face again, a flash of disgust crossed his eyes.

Even though Xuanyuan Qi disguised it very well, it was still captured by Yun Qiyue.

Then, the Xuanyuan Qi who had disgust in his eyes a moment ago had his expression replaced by gentleness the next moment.

"Qiyue, I'm sorry, I haven't been in the capital recently, and I didn't know so many things had happened..." As he spoke, he said with a gentle face, "However, I am truly happy for you that you have recovered now."

Yun Qiyue only looked at Xuanyuan Qi with a calm expression upon hearing this.

She didn't know what act Xuanyuan Qi was putting on, but that didn't stop her from watching the show.

Now that the two were not far from the main venue of the Imperial Garden, and were on the path everyone had to take to enter the palace for the banquet, plus the fact that Crown Prince Xuanyuan Qi had always been the focus of everyone's attention, the two "chatting" here quickly attracted onlookers.

Of course, everyone dared not get too close, only watching from afar.

Many young ladies even looked at Yun Qiyue with jealousy because of Xuanyuan Qi's gentle expression toward her.

Regarding these gazes, there was a hint of smugness in the depths of Xuanyuan Qi's eyes.

Conversely, Yun Qiyue was calm, as if no one was watching, and after Xuanyuan Qi said those words, there was no ripple on her face.

Seeing this, Xuanyuan Qi was displeased, but he didn't show it on his face, continuing to say with a gentle expression, "Qiyue, if you are unwilling to marry the Imperial Uncle, I can go and beg the Emperor to revoke the order..."

"No need..." Hearing this, Yun Qiyue finally couldn't help but speak.

Revoke the order? Don't joke around.

If the order were really revoked, how could she get close to her "recharge device"?

Xuanyuan Qi was stunned, not expecting Yun Qiyue to refuse.

"Qiyue—you, are you still blaming me? I really didn't know, I..."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince—" Not wanting to listen to Xuanyuan Qi's hypocritical "this Prince" talk here, Yun Qiyue interrupted, "I do not blame Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

Xuanyuan Qi felt smug inside, but on the surface, he seemed relieved: "I knew..."

Before the word "knew" could be finished, Yun Qiyue continued: "I am very happy to be the Regent's fiancée."

Marrying Ye Lanjue was countless times better than marrying Xuanyuan Qi; only a fool wouldn't be happy.

Xuanyuan Qi was stunned and subconsciously asked, "Why?"

Wasn't she his fiancée?

How many people broke their heads trying to become his Crown Princess?

Although the Imperial Uncle held great power, he was not truly a member of the royal family and would have to relinquish power sooner or later.

Moreover, the Imperial Uncle didn't even dare to show his face; who knew what kind of face he had under that mask?

Besides, it was well known that the Imperial Uncle did not get close to women.

As long as one wasn't stupid, one should know that being his fiancée and becoming the mother of the nation in the future was better.

Yun Qiyue was speechless seeing Xuanyuan Qi's puzzled expression.

Why?

Did he have no self-awareness at all?

Could it be that he thought he was more outstanding than Ye Lanjue? Or did she think she didn't remember his cold mockery of her back then?

Seeing that Xuanyuan Qi was truly puzzled, Yun Qiyue curled her lips slightly.

Since he wanted to bring humiliation upon himself, then, regardless of whether he was the Crown Prince, she would oblige him.

"Because you are not as rich and powerful as the Imperial Uncle, not as mighty and domineering as the Imperial Uncle, not as tall and strong as the Imperial Uncle... In short, you are not as good as the Imperial Uncle in any way."

After speaking, Yun Qiyue also looked Xuanyuan Qi up and down with a look of disdain.

She heard that many people broke their heads trying to marry the Crown Prince, even Yun Yarou.

But now, she only felt that those people must be blind.

This Xuanyuan Qi, didn't he look unpleasant in every way?

"You—"

After being belittled by Yun Qiyue like this, and then being looked at with that disdainful gaze, Xuanyuan Qi finally couldn't control his anger, raised his hand, and prepared to strike Yun Qiyue.

Yun Qiyue was startled, her hand already gripping a silver needle, and Qingyan behind her was even ready to protect her master at any time, while Xixue held her breath, not daring to make a sound to interfere.

However, at this moment, a cold voice came.

"My fiancée, when is it your turn, Crown Prince, to lay a hand on her?"

A sentence without any emotion, yet it was chilling to hear.

Hearing Ye Lanjue's voice, Xuanyuan Qi's knees trembled subconsciously.

But seeing people around looking over, Xuanyuan Qi still endured the fear in his heart, straightened his body, and bowed to Ye Lanjue: "Greetings, Imperial Uncle."

Ye Lanjue only looked at Xuanyuan Qi coldly, without speaking, his gaze like ice.

Xuanyuan Qi felt that the clothes on his back were completely soaked with sweat, but he could only keep his body slightly bowed, maintaining that posture.

Everyone knew that when paying respects before the Regent, if the Regent did not grant permission to rise, no one could move without authorization, otherwise... the outcome would be very miserable.

Even if Xuanyuan Qi was the Crown Prince, even if Xuanyuan Qi believed he was no worse than Ye Lanjue, he still dared not act recklessly in front of Ye Lanjue.

It was unknown how much time had passed; in short, for Xuanyuan Qi, every minute and every second was extremely agonizing.

At this time, Ye Lanjue finally spoke: "I am asking you a question."

A declarative sentence, the momentum undiminished.

Xuanyuan Qi felt sweat dripping from his forehead; if it were usual, Xuanyuan Qi would definitely not dare to say anything else and would only explain for himself.

However, today, it was unknown which nerve was misaligned; Xuanyuan Qi's head heated up, and he couldn't help but say: "Imperial Uncle, Yun Qiyue was originally my fiancée, I... Pfft..."

Before Xuanyuan Qi could finish his sentence, he felt a pressure envelop his entire body, his heart and lungs feeling as if they were about to be torn apart, and then a fishy sweetness in his throat could no longer be suppressed, and he directly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Then Xuanyuan Qi felt his knees uncontrollably, with a "thud," kneel straight onto the ground, the pain making his expression ferocious.

And the onlookers who were secretly watching from afar looked at this scene, their mouths agape in shock. The sound of the knees colliding with the bluestone slab made one feel the pain in their own knees, not to mention the Crown Prince's face had changed due to the pain.

Moreover, this Regent was too arrogant, actually acting against the Crown Prince publicly in the palace, and for an ugly woman, Yun Qiyue.

Why?

Could it be that the Regent was really different toward Yun Qiyue?

But, Yun Qiyue was an ugly woman.

How could the Regent fancy an ugly woman? Could it be—the Regent's taste was unusual, and the reason he had always been distant from women was because he liked ugly women!

When this speculation truly arose in everyone's hearts, everyone felt even more shocked.

And at this time, a figure stood behind a flower wall, looking at Yun Qiyue with eyes full of jealousy...