The Ji family holds a high position in the hearts of the people of Beilu. The people in the capital city mostly respect them. The Ji family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, and each generation has been exceptionally skilled, protecting the peace of Beilu. Therefore, everyone likes the people of the Ji family very much.
On the second floor, the waiter escorted Hai Ling and the others to the corner and then stopped walking forward, respectfully saying, "Miss Ji, please go ahead. The guests are in the private room up ahead."
Although the female guest was extremely beautiful, she had quite a few formidable men under her command, and she was clearly not someone to be trifled with, so he dared not go over.
Hai Ling didn't say anything, but led Fu Yue, Shi Mei and the others over. They saw dozens of men in black standing in the corridor outside the private room on the second floor. Everyone was expressionless, and their eyes were cold and emotionless. Hai Ling led Fu Yue and the others to the door of the private room. Before they even went in, they could hear faint voices coming from inside.
"Jingyue, why won't you listen to me? You shouldn't see Miss Ji anymore."
The voice was very familiar. Hai Ling's eyebrows twitched, but before she could make a move, Shi Mei's expression changed. She stepped forward, ready to kick open the door, but the black-clad man guarding the door stepped forward and blocked her way. Shi Mei was originally cold, arrogant, and hot-tempered. Seeing someone blocking her way, she drew her sword and thrust it out with lightning speed. The black-clad man was caught off guard by the beautiful and imposing woman in front of him. Without saying a word, he attacked. Shi Mei did not intend to fight the black-clad man, but to kick open the door. So when the black-clad man dodged, she stepped forward and kicked the door open, then shouted at the people in the private room.
"Chen Ruoxuan, you bastard who deceived your master, how dare you say you don't know any flower-wearing people?"
Indeed, the person speaking in the private room was Shen Ruoxuan. Shen Ruoxuan had come to Mingyu Tower before them, intending to persuade Jingyue to return to Nanling. However, Ruan Jingyue was always proud and arrogant, and she would never pay attention to her elder brother. So she ignored him completely, no matter how much he pleaded. Originally, Shen Ruoxuan wanted to knock her unconscious and order someone to send her back, but unfortunately, Jingyue's martial arts were very powerful, and he could not subdue her so easily. Moreover, there were dozens of men in black outside the door, all of whom were highly skilled. It was impossible for him to take Jingyue away without her noticing, which is why the stalemate had continued. At this time, Hailing and the others arrived.
At the entrance to the private room, Shi Mei, Hai Ling, and the others were stunned and remained silent for a moment. Shen Ruoxuan felt somewhat uneasy, but unfortunately, no one paid him any attention.
The men at the door were only focused on sizing up the woman sitting in the chair. Her long, black hair was loosely tied up, with a white magnolia flower tucked into her temple, making her beautiful face even more endearing. Her fair skin was flushed with a rosy blush, and her clear eyes were alluring. With her delicate eyebrows and nose, she was truly a rare beauty.
Shi Mei recognized the beauty, but Fu Yue did not. So she was focused on sizing up the beauty in the private room and subconsciously looked back at her mistress, trying to compare whether her mistress or the woman in the private room was more attractive. However, she concluded that the two were not the same kind of people. The beauty in the private room was charming and beautiful, like a blooming peony, noble and gorgeous, while her mistress was aloof and elegant, more like a snow lotus on the Tianshan Mountains that was untouched by the dust of the world.
However, the two also have something in common: they are both beautiful, and their every move exudes elegance and grandeur.
Hailin and the others in front of the door were sizing up the beauties in the private room, and the beauties were also sizing them up.
Upon seeing Hailin, her delicate eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. She hadn't believed the rumors before, but now that she had seen it with her own eyes, she couldn't help but feel annoyed. It turned out that she wasn't the only one in the world who was so outstanding; there was someone else like her.
Despite her frustration, she couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum. Besides, she was a princess of the prestigious Nanling Kingdom, while the woman before her was merely the daughter of a general. There was a significant difference in their social status. Furthermore, she was a princess chosen for a marriage alliance between the two countries, with a substantial dowry that would benefit both the nation and its people. She refused to believe that Ye Lingfeng would choose the woman before him instead of her. With this in mind, Ruan Jingyue's smile brightened, making her face even more radiant.
She stood up, looked at Hailin, and slowly began to speak.
"This must be Miss Ji. I am the Flower-Hairpinner, Ruan Jingyue from the Southern Feather Kingdom."
She believes that very few people are unaware of her name.
Even if she didn't speak, there were people in the private room who recognized her. Her two maids, Shimei and Shilan, who followed their master, had seen Ruan Jingyue once before.
Princess Jingyue.
As soon as Shi Mei spoke, Ruan Jingyue narrowed her eyes. However, she did not recognize Shi Mei and Shi Lan. When she saw Xi Lengyue, she was completely attracted to Xi Lengyue and did not pay attention to the other maids. Because she did not know the two maids Shi Mei and Shi Lan, she was still confident that Ye Lingfeng would definitely choose her instead of Ji Hailing in front of her.
"Ruan Jingyue, it's a pleasure to meet you. So you are Princess Jingyue, the most beautiful woman in the world. May I ask what business the princess has with me?"
Hailin spoke calmly and humbly, then gracefully walked to the table and sat down...
Chapter 79 The Talent Show: A Riot of Beauties [Handwritten Text Version VIP]
Shen Ruoxuan looked at the two beauties in front of him, each of whom was a formidable opponent, and he was in a terrible predicament. Not only that, but Shi Mei was also glaring at him fiercely, as if he had committed some heinous crime. Shen Ruoxuan felt wronged. All he wanted was for Jingyue to leave Beilu Kingdom. What was wrong with that?
Although Jingyue was very powerful, Ye Lingfeng didn't like her at all, so she lost her chance of winning. Besides, she was no match for her master, not to mention Ye Lingfeng. If he knew that someone had hurt Hailing, he would definitely not stand idly by.
Shen Ruoxuan glanced at Ruan Jingyue, his younger sister. In truth, he didn't have much affection for her because she was born to the Empress, while his mother was just a minor concubine. He had left the royal family long ago, so he wasn't close to the people of the Nanling Kingdom's royal family. The reason he came to remind Jingyue today was out of consideration for blood ties, but who knew that Jingyue would ignore him.
Inside the private room, Hai Ling said calmly, "You may all leave."
Ruan Jingyue naturally wanted to see her; she must have something to say.
After she finished speaking, she glanced at Shen Ruoxuan. Just that one casual glance sent a chill down Shen Ruoxuan's spine. Would his master disown him? Would she expel him from the sect? He hadn't even learned medicine yet! Shen Ruoxuan's heart turned ice-cold.
Shi Mei reached out and pulled him out, followed by Shi Lan and Fu Yue. The group of them all went out.
Ruan Jingyue also waved her hand to dismiss the maids behind her.
There was no one else in the private room except Ruan Jingyue and Hailing. Hailing didn't speak or look at Ruan Jingyue, but gently played with the Seven Star Glass Bracelet on her wrist. Little Lion Ball was sleeping inside.
When there's nothing else to do, she doesn't let him out, keeping him inside the Seven Star Glazed Bracelet. After all, he's a little lion, and if he appears too often, he might frighten others.
Ruan Jingyue looked at Hai Ling, observing her elegant and composed demeanor, and noting that her arrogance was no less than that of the princess herself. Ruan Jingyue couldn't help but feel angry, and her delicate brows furrowed.
This young lady from the Ji family really doesn't know any manners. You have to know that she is, after all, a princess of the Southern Ling Kingdom. Not to mention her, even Ye Lingfeng would greet her politely if he saw her. But she doesn't care about her at all. It's really annoying.
I heard she's a daughter the Ji family just adopted; perhaps she's just ill-mannered.
After thinking about it this way, Ruan Jingyue felt a little better and slowly opened her mouth.
"Miss Ji, don't you want to know why I want to see you?"
Hai Ling finally looked up at her, then smiled leisurely: "The princess must have heard the gossip in the capital, so she wanted to see me to find out the truth."
Ruan Jingyue smiled and nodded. She was quite clever. Since Ruan Jingyue already knew, she didn't need to beat around the bush.
"Yes, I was just curious and wanted to see what the young lady of the Ji family looked like, that the Emperor of Beilu would attach such importance to her. Now that I have seen her today, she is indeed a beauty."
"No matter how beautiful Hailin is, she probably can't compare to Princess Jingyue. I've heard that the princess is still the most beautiful woman in the world."
Hai Ling's eyes sparkled, and with a slight smile, her entire face radiant.
Ruan Jingyue's heart sank. She had to admit that this woman was indeed beautiful, and it wouldn't be easy for her to surpass her.
However, she would never give Ye Lingfeng to this woman. Besides, her status was enough to qualify her for the position of Empress of the Northern Lu Kingdom. If the Emperor liked Ji Hailing, he could grant her the position of a concubine. In any case, since ancient times, the imperial harem has been filled with beauties, so one more Ji Hailing would not be much of a difference.
"Although she is beautiful, I wonder if she is smart enough to recognize her own identity."
Hai Ling squinted at Ruan Jingyue. It turned out that this woman had invited her here today to show off. She wanted to marry Ye Lingfeng, and because of the rumors in Beilu Jingcheng, she invited her to meet and give her a hard time.
"Hailin is very self-aware, but she doesn't know what the princess is referring to?"
Hai Ling looked at Ruan Jingyue. To be honest, this woman was indeed beautiful enough to attract men's attention anywhere. However, she didn't know if she could attract Ye Lingfeng. Besides, what difference would it make if she talked to her about this? The decision rested with the man she liked.