MTLNOVEL Chapter 499: With That Temper, She’ll Probably Never Get Married
Chapter 499: With That Temper, She’ll Probably Never Get Married
Although Lin Fengmian had successfully fooled the old man, he still felt no joy. Instead, he was filled with unease.
The old man gave him a familiar feeling, and since he could command You Yao, it seemed that he held considerable influence within the Heavenly Grace Dynasty.
Who exactly was he?
Lin Fengmian found a pool in the cave to wash off the bloodstains before returning to the study through the teleportation array.
Once he stepped out, the ground closed behind him. He removed the brush from its holder, and soon the bookshelf slid back into place.
Seizing the rare opportunity to be alone, he activated his cultivation technique and spat out the storage ring he had hidden.
Only after transferring all the items inside, did he let out a long sigh of relief.
With the large and small teleportation talismans, he at least had a chance to escape.
He stayed quiet for a while before going outside, only to be informed by Elder Ming that someone from the palace had arrived and was waiting in the front hall.
When he arrived at the front hall and saw Nangong Xiu waiting there, Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.
He dismissed the servants and smiled. “Auntie, what brings you here?”
Nangong Xiu coldly glared at him and extended her hand. “Give it back to me!”
Lin Fengmian knew that she was referring to the whip, but played dumb. “Auntie, what are you talking about?”
That whip was far too useful, and he wasn’t about to return it.
Nangong Xiu’s beautiful eyes widened, and her face filled with anger. “My whip!”
“Oh? That whip? I lost it!” Lin Fengmian shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.
“Lost it?”
Naturally, Nangong Xiu didn’t believe his nonsense. Her eyebrows twitched, but she suppressed her anger.
“Wuxie, give me back the whip. It’s useless for you.”
Lin Fengmian replied indifferently, “I’ve really lost it!”
Nangong Xiu was furious. “Your father wanted me to help you, but that’s no longer an option.”
This brat bullied men and women, and now he was even robbing her?
She had thought that he would back down quickly, but instead, he picked up his teacup and took a sip, calmly saying, “I don’t need your help.”
Seeing his arrogant attitude, Nangong Xiu snorted. “What an unpleasant person!”
Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Auntie, did you come here just to scold me?”
Nangong Xiu’s face was cold. “In three days, your father will hold a welcome banquet for you and Jun Yunzheng. Don’t be absent.”
She didn’t know what identity to use when approaching Lin Fengmian, so Jun Qingsheng had given her the role of a messenger along with an oral decree.
Nangong Xiu had dealt with Jun Yunzheng before and knew that he didn’t get along with Jun Wuxie.
She wanted to see Lin Fengmian panic, but the brat merely paused for a moment before returning to his calm demeanor.
“I understand. If there’s nothing else, Auntie, you may leave.”
Seeing that Lin Fengmian really treated her as a messenger, Nangong Xiu dropped her polite facade. She slammed down her teacup and stormed off.
Lin Fengmian shook his head as he sipped his tea, muttering, “With that temper, she’ll probably never get married.”
Nangong Xiu, who hadn’t gone far, heard this and almost turned around to hit him.
This brat! I’m done with him!
Let someone else deal with him!
After Nangong Xiu left, Lin Fengmian frowned. “Why is he back so early this year too?”
Jun Yunzheng was the son of Consort Ding Wanqiu. He was talented and had joined the Junyan Imperial Palace early, now at the late Nascent Soul Realm.
Whether it was in cultivation or the backing of the Ding family, he far surpassed Jun Wuxie. The two of them should not have interacted.
But Jun Yunzheng liked to play the role of big brother, while Jun Wuxie was uncooperative. Over time, the two of them clashed.
Everyone thought that Jun Wuxie would be subdued by Jun Yunzheng, but Empress Fengyao took a special interest in Jun Wuxie.
Jun Qingsheng also favored Jun Wuxie, so the two of them became like fire and water, neither willing to back down.
As time passed, Empress Fengyao made no further moves, and Jun Wuxie, lacking support, fell behind.
Jun Wuxie began to yield to Jun Yunzheng, and it seemed that their rivalry was coming to an end. But then the wind changed again!
Jun Qingsheng began to appreciate Jun Wuxie again!
Lin Fengmian had no intention of tolerating someone who wanted him dead.
“Elder Ming, investigate Jun Yunzheng’s recent activities. Leave no detail untouched.”
Elder Ming stepped forward and whispered, “Your Highness, I have some unconfirmed news.”
He transmitted a few sentences to Lin Fengmian.
It turned out that the Junyan Empire might form a marriage alliance with the Moon Shadow Dynasty!
Since Empress Fengyao had no children, the eldest princess of the Moon Shadow Dynasty would have to choose a husband from among Junyan’s princes.
During Junyan’s millennium celebration, this princess would come to offer her congratulations, and all the princes were eager to seize this opportunity.
Jun Yunzheng naturally hoped to secure this opportunity.
If he could marry the eldest princess with the backing of the Ding family and the external support of the Moon Shadow Dynasty, he would not only secure the position of Heavenly Grace King, but he might even ascend further if the empress remained childless!
Jun Yunzheng had returned early to discuss strategy with Jun Qingsheng and the Ding family.
Lin Fengmian’s eyes turned cold, and he smiled faintly. “It seems that my big brother wants to get married. How interesting!”
Seeing his mischievous expression, Elder Ming quickly said, “Your Highness, you’re not thinking of causing trouble, are you?”
Lin Fengmian grinned. “Why not? I just wonder what the Eldest Princess looks like.”
Elder Ming was terrified. “Your Highness, think carefully! If you ruin this, not only will Jun Yunzheng come after you, but the Ding family won’t let you go!”
Lin Fengmian waved his hand. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. As long as he doesn’t provoke me, I won’t bother him.”
He silently added in his heart, “If he dares to provoke me, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
Elder Ming became even more worried. The last time this guy said he knew what he was doing, he ended up forcibly taking Ding Bonan’s lover.
This time, it was even more serious!
This is bad, really bad!
Three days later, Jun Yunzheng returned in grand style, and a large crowd came to welcome him.
Jun Yunzheng slowly scanned the crowd. Almost all of Junyan’s princes and the younger generation of the Ding family were present, except for one who didn’t know his place.
Jun Yunzheng put on a refined smile and bowed politely.
“Thank you all for coming to welcome me. Tonight’s banquet is my treat. Let’s drink and celebrate until we are drunk!”
Of course, everyone agreed. Jun Yunzheng boarded his carriage and called Ding Bonan, who seemed hesitant, to join him.
“Speak up. What’s the matter?”
Ding Bonan took out a box from his storage ring. “Cousin, you’ll understand when you see this.”
Jun Yunzheng opened it and found a dried human head inside, its eyes staring at him lifelessly.
His expression remained calm. “Explain.”
Ding Bonan quickly explained everything in detail. He didn’t need to exaggerate – Lin Fengmian’s actions were already outrageous enough.
“Cousin, Jun Wuxie has gone too far this time!”
Jun Yunzheng closed the box and smiled coldly. “No matter. Tonight, I’ll make him understand who the future ruler of Junyan is!”