I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 4

I took the opportunity to slip away, unwilling to see his blissfully happy face.

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Life was uneventful, but there was some fun in it, which was teasing Lotte when he came back.

This young man naturally behaved with propriety in public, and everyone praised him for his "extraordinary demeanor and dragon-like bearing," exuding an aura of dominance.

His confidence must have been boosted by the compliments, because when he saw me, he tried to put on an act, bowing politely and saying, "Sister..."

Before he could even utter a sound, I grabbed his head and pushed him onto the sloping couch: "You brat, if you don't discipline him for a day, he'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles."

He then begged for mercy, revealing his true colors: "Sister, I didn't, ah, spare me!"

Very well-behaved.

Apart from the issue with Weibao, everything else is fine.

But I can't stay at home forever.

Finally, one day I caught up with my father.

I finally forced him to tell the truth.

“My dear Leyan, it’s fine for you to go anywhere. With your abilities, your father is not worried. It’s just that…” He hesitated, seemingly looking troubled.

"how?"

"But, please don't go to Shundu, okay?" he asked, looking at me.

Aha, I knew that all along.

They've been avoiding me these past few days to prevent me from bringing up this matter.

But is there any place in this world that I, Tang Leyan, cannot go?

I smiled at my father.

Those deep blue eyes, exactly like Lotte's, seemed to see my desire that no one could stop me.

Father sighed.

I just don't know why he did that.

Does he still not trust my abilities?

Hmph, let's show him!

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On the day I was leaving, I asked the Empress that question again: "Your Majesty, do you think Uncle Shaoxuan is the most handsome man in the world?"

silence.

After I put the snacks and other items on the table into my bundle, the Empress reached out and hugged my shoulder.

"Since Your Majesty isn't answering, does that mean you agree?" I asked with a sly smile.

I heard familiar footsteps approaching from the doorway, quietly coming, and then suddenly stopped.

Someone, you must be heartbroken, hahaha.

"Leyan," a warm hand gently stroked my head.

"Yes, Your Majesty," I replied.

"Your Uncle Shao Xuan is indeed unparalleled in good looks..." the Empress replied.

Haha, I wish I could climb onto the bed and do a somersault to express my joy.

Hey, hey! Who told you not to love me? Who told you to always stop me from doing what I love? Heartbroken, huh? Haha.

“However…” the Empress said again.

"Hmm?" I looked up, a strange premonition creeping in, like a conspiracy going wrong.

"In Her Majesty's heart, the most handsome person in the world is... still..." Sigh, she blushed like a young girl.

This is terrible!

Such an innocent lady, no wonder her father, that big fox, has her completely under his thumb.

"Or what?" I asked, feigning ignorance.

“Silly Leyan…” The Empress hugged me tightly, “In the Empress’s heart, the most handsome and irreplaceable one… is naturally your father…”

The sound was extremely soft.

They were extremely happy and sweet.

However, I know that with the fox's hearing at the door, even if the Empress's voice were ten times softer, he would still hear this crucial sentence clearly, even... like thunder, but naturally, in a cheerful way.

ha.

Bad daddy, I'm fed up with you.

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However, I will have to judge for myself who looks better.

Unlike the Empress, I am not swayed by personal feelings; I am very fair and just.

So... Shundu, here I come!

Uncle Xuan... everyone... I'm here!

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Chapter One: The Red Robe

Chapter 1 Red Dress

Like a sudden clap of thunder, the rapid sound of horses' hooves echoed from the end of the official road, rolling in.

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The most bustling brothels in town were brightly lit with red lanterns, and people were embracing the red and green, enjoying the full bloom of spring.

"Truly a beauty of unparalleled grace," the slightly drunk man sighed, setting down his wine glass.

"Aren't all the girls at our Lancui Tower beauties of the highest caliber?" The man opposite him held a beautiful woman in each arm and kissed one of them on the cheek. This elicited a chorus of coquettish squeals from the women.

"You've never seen a true beauty like her," the man said dismissively.

"Hmm?" The man opposite asked curiously, "From what you're saying, brother, where is this true beauty?"

"Have you ever met our current first-class duke, the former Marquis of Zhenyuan, Lord Chu Zhen?" The man's eyes lit up.

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The white horse on the official road seemed to have its four hooves off the ground, let out a long neigh, and entered the town.

The faint sound of horses' hooves drifted in from outside the window, indistinct yet, a rhythmic clatter echoing through the night.

The man on horseback, his long robe billowing in the wind, suddenly furrowed his brows, and his crystal-clear eyes gleamed in the night.

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Inside the building, someone asked in surprise, "Isn't this... a man?"

“He is a man, but where can any woman compare to such beauty?”

"Brother... so you've never seen the First-Class Duke?"

"Of course, I have had the honor of seeing Lord Chu in person. He was in his early twenties, a young man in his prime, with an imposing official presence and dignified bearing, which goes without saying. What is rare is that he looks like a teenager. If he dressed more androgynously, which woman could compare to him in the slightest?" As the man spoke, it seemed as if he was about to drool.

"Hearing you mention Marquis Zhenyuan reminds me of another dashing figure."

"Ha...we probably think the same thing. I also thought of that person."

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "Jin..."

The faint sounds of string and wind instruments drifted out, followed by a burst of laughter from upstairs.

"Jin,"

"Township,"

"Lord".

The three words were finalized.

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The rider on horseback tightened his grip on the reins, a stunningly beautiful smile playing on his lips.

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"I heard that before the Marquis of Jinxiang retired, he had a close relationship with Lord Chu, who was then the Marquis of Zhenyuan."

"Yes, he was quite a remarkable person. If the First-Class Duke was a beauty of the nation, then the Marquis of Jinxiang was an astonishingly handsome man. It is said that the Marquis of Jinxiang frequented brothels, and all the women in the city were crazy about him."

"I have also had the privilege of hearing about the former glory of the two marquises."

"It's truly enviable. One is a beauty of unparalleled grace, the other is breathtakingly beautiful, and the two are very close. You tell me... about them..." The voice suddenly changed slightly.

"Ah..." came the other voice, laced with lewdness, "I know what you're thinking..."

"hey-hey!"

"However, as the saying goes: once you enter the gates of a noble family, it's like entering a deep sea; who knows how many unspeakable secrets lie within..."

"I've also heard that the Marquis of Jinxiang was once known for his many romantic affairs, and the Marquis of Zhenyuan is as handsome as a flower. It's hard to say... Ah!"

The conversation, which was gradually turning sour, was suddenly interrupted by two shrill screams.

Blood gushed out, a front tooth fell out and made a sound when it hit the ground; it was a huge tooth.

"Gentlemen, what's wrong?" someone asked urgently.

"Ah ah..." The man's voice, which had been earlier, turned into a helpless, hoarse sound.

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"Watch your mouths, or next time I'll turn you into eunuchs!"

A mocking voice drifted from the chilly night, carrying an unshakeable coldness.

A daring girl peeked out the window and vaguely saw a white horse galloping past from below the building as if riding on clouds. The rider, dressed in fiery red, was dashing and fierce, like a huge red cloud rapidly passing by in the night.