Beauty (3)
When Jiang Mingwei heard Wanyan Duoâs reply, she was very confused because she clearly remembered the foreign beauty who had been in Xie Xuanjiâs harem and was also from the Tayan tribe. According to the book, Wanyan Duo fell in love with Xie Xuanji first and later won his heart.
After that, when Xie Xuanji needed soldiers, he used Wanyan Duoâs network to recruit troops from the Tayan tribe.
The soldiers from the Tayan tribe, who lived in grasslands, were capable of riding horses, wielding all sorts of weapons and fighting fiercely, whereas the Ye Dynasty had money but lacked military power. After the Tayan tribe and Xie Xuanji joined forces, Xie Xuanji provided them with salt, iron, and huge amounts of money in return the Tayan tribe helped Xie Xuanji in wars.
Wanyan Duo also began to follow Xie Xuanji passionately and received the highest status in the Ye Dynasty.
âBut today, Wanyan Duo chose Xie Xuanchen as soon as she opened her mouth. Whyâ¦..â
Jiang Mingwei was not looking forward to someone moving into Xie Xuanjiâs backyard, much less such a powerful threat to her position. She would be more than happy to have one less person in Xie Xuanjiâs good graces. Yet, she was aware of the Wanyan Duoâs background and recognised the significance of the Tayan tribe to Xie Xuanji. Compared to that, having one more rival was secondary.
âHas Wanyan Duo mistaken the wrong person?â
However, Wanyan Duo had clearly mentioned âKing Qiyangâ at first chance. Xie Xuanchenâs reputation was so well-known that there was nearly no chance of her to have made a mistake.
Unsure of whether Xie Xuanchen would accept Wanyan Duo or not, Jiang Mingwei gazed at Xie Xuanchen before softly turning to look at Xie Xuanji.
Xie Xuanchen, who unexpectedly became the centre of attention, didnât show any expressions under everyoneâs gazes. He just looked at Wanyan Duo casually and uttered, âNo.â
The entire banquet hall fell silent after Xie Xuanchenâs rejection, and Wanyan Duoâs blushing face turned ugly as if she hadnât expected it.
As an outstandingly beautiful woman, she had never thought that one day a man would publicly reject her in such a straightforward manner.
Wanyan Duoâs face changed from red to white as she became embarrassed and irate. A faint sparkle of tears appeared in her eyes. Many people found the situation humiliating and intolerable. One of the men said: âPrince An is in full bloom, a hero deserving of a beautiful woman. That is a blessing that many people cannot receive. The prince is not giving the beauty any face by rejecting her like this.â
Somebody in the crowd also couldnât keep his mouth shut, âIs Prince An not accepting beauty because the princess is strict?â
Although that person asked that question as a joke, Mu Mingtang could clearly understand the true meaning behind it. In the end, Xie Xuanchenâs rejection became Mu Mingtangâs fault.
Mu Mingtang was being forced to speak up, so she grinded her teeth and was ready to speak, but was cut off by Xie Xuanchen: âIf I donât want it, I donât want it. Itâs my business. Why do you drag the Princess An in? Besides, who are you to judge my princess? Is it your turn to intervene in the family affairs of my wife and I?â
The person who spoke was choked to shame. He immediately smiled awkwardly and dared not speak any again.
Xie Xuanchen not only did not care about the beauty, but he also didnât care about them. He scolded them as soon as they said something unpleasant, and he didnât even care about what the occasion was at all.
Upon hearing this, Wanyan Duo was unable to even lift her head because of embarrassment. Looking at her lonely figure, the other men feel sorry for her.
Traditionally, a foreigner presenting a beautiful woman at a state banquet was an honour that no man would turn downâmuch less a woman like Wanyan Duo. The men on both sides felt uncomfortable. It would have been fantastic if they could have won Wanyan Duoâs heart. This made them more envious of Xie Xuanchen.