Kiyomi Tsuki et son renard

Chapitre 16

At this moment, Granny Wan led several women into the room.

The person in the lead had fair skin, a rosy complexion, and a slightly round face. She was shy and timid. She glanced around the room, then scanned everyone present. She looked at Minglu a few more times, but her gaze lingered on Xiri, and she walked towards Xiri.

Other girls entered one after another, each more radiant than the last, especially the last one, graceful and charming, so alluring that even Xi Ri was momentarily stunned. Without a doubt, this woman must be Su Yingying; her eyes, bright and expressive, seemed to hold deep affection. Xi Ri thought to himself that if he were truly a man, he too would surely be moved by such beauty. No wonder she was so rare, no wonder Ming Lu was so fond of her.

Minglu said softly, "Yingying, come here."

Yingying walked slowly towards the bright path, every movement of hers exceptionally alluring and captivating.

Perhaps it was because Xi Ri's gaze was too obvious, Nalan actually laughed and said, "Brother Yu, why are you staring at Yingying like that?"

Minglu glanced at her, and Xiri swallowed awkwardly, saying, "Miss Yingying is so beautiful, I was momentarily stunned by her beauty."

The round-faced girl who had just sat down next to Xiri had just poured him a full glass of wine. Hearing Xiri's words, she said shyly, "Young master, my name is Xiaotian'er. I've been sitting next to you for quite a while, but you haven't even glanced at me once."

Nalan laughed and said, "Little sweetie, my little brother Yu is still a bit clueless, so you'd better take good care of him."

Xi Ri blushed upon hearing this. Xiao Tian'er also blushed slightly and responded softly.

Hearing this, Fu Jin, embracing the woman in red beside him, laughed loudly, "Brother Yu, you're not a child anymore. You still blush at girls; you must be still a naive girl. Today, I'll teach you a few tricks. You have to do this to make them happy." With that, he kissed the woman's cheek hard, leaving a clear red mark. The woman in red playfully punched Fu Jin a few times, but was clearly very pleased.

The others burst into laughter.

Xi Ri blushed even more, chuckled dryly a few times, and finished off the wine Xiao Tian'er had poured for her. She had a decent tolerance for alcohol, so she wasn't afraid to drink.

“Yu-di, give her a kiss too, give her a kiss, Little Sweetie will definitely be happy…” Fu Jin coaxed.

"Haha, you absolutely have to give me a kiss!" Nalan chimed in from the side.

Xi Ri chuckled a few times, but her palms were sweating. Xi En and Ming Lu waited with smiles on their faces.

Xi Ri turned to look at the shy and adorable Xiao Tian'er beside her, steeled her heart, closed her eyes, pouted, and snuggled closer...

To break off the engagement, she was going all out! She gave Xiaotian a kiss on the cheek, and Xiaotian's face turned even redder, no less so than before.

Everyone burst into laughter.

After everyone laughed and joked around, Minglu asked, "Who do you think is prettier, Yu-di or Yingying?"

Yingying leaned gently against Minglu's chest, her beautiful eyes gazing tenderly at Xiri. Even though Xiri was a woman, she couldn't help but feel a slight flutter in her heart.

Upon hearing this, the others carefully examined and compared the two women.

Xi Ri replied, "Your Highness, what are you saying? I admit that I am no match for Miss Yingying. If Miss Yingying is not the most beautiful woman in the world, she is at least the most beautiful woman in the capital."

Fu Jin, standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise, "The most beautiful woman in the capital? Isn't she rumored to be Tian Xiri, the second daughter of Minister Tian's family? What a coincidence, she is Ming Lu's fiancée."

At this point, Minglu's expression changed visibly, and he said disdainfully, "Who knows if the rumors are true or false? Neither of us has seen her in person."

Judging from Minglu's expression, he didn't seem to like the marriage either.

Xi En said, "Two years ago, my sister saw this Tian Xiri at Suoge's victory celebration banquet. She said that this woman was of average appearance."

Fu Jin interjected, "Your sister? Xi'en, has your sister ever said any woman is pretty? Your sister only thinks she's the prettiest, haha..."

Xi En didn't take it to heart and laughed, "That's true."

Nalan said, "I'm quite curious about this Tian Xiri. I heard she hasn't shown her face in the capital for two years, ever since Suoge..." He paused, glanced at Minglu, and didn't continue.

Xi Ri interjected at this moment: "What about Suo Ge? And who is he?"

Minglu seemed not to hear, and continued to speak tenderly with Yingying.

Nalan then interjected, "Suoge is the Prince Xi. Two years ago, the Emperor intended to bestow a marriage between Tian Xiri and Suoge, but Suoge refused on the spot, saying that Tian Xiri was a jealous and virtuous woman. Since then, no one in the capital has been willing to marry Tian Xiri. Later, there were rumors in the capital that Tian Xiri was destined to bring misfortune to her husbands, and since then, even fewer people have shown interest in her."

Xi Ri asked again, "Then why...?" Xi Ri didn't finish her sentence, but just looked at Ming Lu across from her, who didn't seem to care much about their conversation.

Nalan smiled, already understanding, but did not answer.

Fu Jin chimed in, "Brother Yu, you're from out of town, so you might not know, but Suoge and we're not on the same side. Besides, marrying a woman is nothing to us. In our eyes, it doesn't matter who it is, especially since she's the most beautiful woman in the capital."

Xi Ri smiled and said, "Could the most beautiful woman in the capital be even more beautiful than Miss Yingying? I am truly curious and would love to see her in person."

Minglu suddenly interjected, "She's just a woman; no matter how beautiful she is, she's just a shell."

Upon hearing this, Xi Ri's expression froze.

Xi En chimed in, "Brother Yu, we're used to being casual, so don't be so formal. We brothers grew up together, even sharing meals and sleeping together, haha. Speaking of which, the four of us are all quite proud and usually look down on most people. But today, for some reason, all of us brothers have taken a liking to you. It must be fate. Come on, as the eldest brother, let me toast you first. Cheers!" With that, he downed a cup of wine in one gulp.

Xi Ri also stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you, Brother. I am also very happy to have met you brothers. I'll drink this too." He tilted his head back and drank the wine in his hand clean.

"Okay." Seeing Xi Ri drinking so heartily, Xi En was very pleased.

Nalan, standing to the side, also poured a full glass of wine and offered it to Nalan.

Seeing this, Fu Jin couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Brother Yu, you're so young yet so unpretentious, so refreshing to look at. Especially your looks, they're captivating. If only you were a woman, I'd give anything to have you. Haha..."

I chuckled dryly that day. I clinked glasses with that dissolute Fu Jin.

Minglu then said, "Yingying, why don't you go and toast Yu-di too?"

Yingying softly replied, "Yes," and with her delicate hands, she picked up a glass of wine and prepared to get up.

Xi Ri quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Your Highness is too kind. I heard that Your Highness is about to win the heart of your beauty, and I am truly envious. I would like to offer a toast to Your Highness and Miss Yingying, and wish you both a long and happy life together."

Minglu gave a wicked smile, seemingly indifferent.

Su Yingying stole a glance at Ming Lu, smiled shyly, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Li."