Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
After finishing two jars, Qin Muyan could continue to indulge in drinking, but Su Yingxue had reached her limit.
She placed her wine cup down and said, âYour Highness, please enjoy your drink.â
While Qin Muyan knew about her poor tolerance for alcohol, he didnât force her. He continued to enjoy his drink alone.
Qin Muyan asked Su Yingxue, âMiss Su, what kind of man do you like?â
Su Yingxue, with one hand on the table and cupping her face, took a moment to think and said, â1 likeâ¦â
Before she could finish, footsteps suddenly echoed from upstairs, indicating the arrival of someone significant. People on the first and second floors began to express their amazement.
âThis lady is so beautiful!â
âWhat lady? She is the Eldest Princess of Qi State!â
âNo wonder! Anyone walking alongside our Ninth Prince must be a woman of high status!â
âThey look well-matched!â
A cool breeze from the window interrupted Su Yingxueâs reverie. She abruptly stood up and walked outside.
Qin Muyan also put down his wine glass and followed her.
With a crowd of onlookers, Su Yingxue tried to squeeze through to catch a glimpse. However, she stumbled and nearly fell.
Qin Muyan quickly grabbed her arm, wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace. With a voice carrying the fragrance of wine, he said, âBe careful!â
Su Yingxue was held steady by him. He even rubbed Su Yingxueâs head with a doting gaze. âIf you canât hold your liquor well, donât rush around. I will send you back.â
He was so gentle, as if he was treating the woman he loved.
Standing on the stairs, Han Yuwen observed them with a natural air of arrogance. âIt seems the Scarlet Flame King and Miss Su are quite familiar.â
Qin Muyan looked up in surprise. âItâs the Ninth Prince and the Eldest Princess.â
What a coincidence!
He was about to support Su Yingxue, but he felt a gust of wind coming at him. He quickly protected her. If Su Yingxue hadnât reacted quickly and pushed him away, he would have been like the table behind him.
âBang!â
A loud crash filled the air as the table shattered into pieces.
Qin Muyanâs anger surged. âWhy did the Ninth Prince suddenly attack?â
Chu Yihan embraced Su Yingxue, paying no attention to Qin Muyan. Instead, he lowered his head, gazing at the woman in his arms with a dark storm in his eyes. âWhy did you come out to drink with him?â
âIâ¦â Su Yingxueâs courage wavered under his intense gaze. Yet, when she spotted Han Yuwen, high and mighty, on the stairs, her anger flared. âThen why did you come out to eat with her? Didnât you say you had something to do? Your business is to accompany her?â
Did he break his promise to accompany this princess?
âI have something to discuss with her!â Chu Yihan exuded a formidable pressure that made it difficult to breathe.
âThen 1 have something to discuss with the Scarlet Flame King!â Su Yingxue stubbornly bit her lip.
âIs that so?â
Chu Yihanâs lips curled up dangerously. When he turned to Qin Muyan, his eyes radiated murderous intent.
Qin Muyanâs gaze turned icy. âNinth Prince, please release Miss Su. 1 must return the favor you just gave me.â
âAlright.â
Chu Yihan let go of Su Yingxue and whispered, âStand aside.â
However, Su Yingxue held onto him tightly. âYour Highness, he is the Scarlet Flame King. Attacking him without reason was your fault! You two⦠You canât fight!â
âWas 1 wrong? Are you blaming me for him?â Chu Yihan tightened his grip on her hand, and Su Yingxue felt as if her bones were about to be crushed by his force..