Chapter 106 Lotus In Blossom (Part One)

All the girls were puzzled. Prince Jing walked closer. He was dressed in a dark purple robe. He was handsome with a roman nose and thin lips. His angular eyes lent him a dignified air. A man dressed in red walked behind him. He had a boyish charm. He wore a mischievous smile and his eyes moved constantly from Yun Shang to Prince Jing.

Yun Shang frowned and wondered whether Wenxi would dislike her now because of Prince Jing's statement. The young girls standing behind Yun Shang gawked at Prince Jing. Noticing this, Yun Shang understood why they would accompany the older ladies rather than enjoy themselves in the garden prepared for female guests. They were waiting for Prince Jing.

Lady Shun Qing had asked Yun Shang to show them around. Some of the girls might have been unwilling but they had to follow her. On the one hand, they dared not offend Yun Shang because she was a Princess. On the other hand, they wanted to take this opportunity to see what Prince Jing's fiancee was like.

"Luo Qingyan, when did you fall in love with Princess Yun Shang? You are not being honest with me. I was surprised when you said that you must marry her. Several of the younger girls looked at Wang Jinhuan. Despite the fact that he had exaggerated his facial expression, they marveled at his fine features.

Yun Shang looked pensive. She smiled, "I don't know either. Uncle, when did you fall in love with me so deeply? Weren't you worried that Mister Wang would tease you? You have overacted." Not waiting for Prince Jing's response, Yun Shang turned and said to the young girls, "Let's head to the garden in front." Yun Shang bypassed Prince Jing and Wang Jinhuan as she led the way to the door.

As she walked past Wang Jinhuan, she covertly flicked a needle in front of him. As expected, Wang Jinhuan's foot was hurt when he stepped on it. He fell on Prince Jing and melodramatically yelled, "Luo Qingyan, are you playing tricks on me again?"

When Yun Shang and the young girls turned, they saw Wang Jinhuan had embraced Prince Jing with an aggrieved expression.

The young girls blushed and followed Yun Shang in a hurry.

Only Prince Jing and Wang Jinhuan were left in the garden. Wang Jinhuan was puzzled about the embarrassing scene. He didn't want to attract attention in such an awkward way. For fear of being ridiculed, he had intentionally fallen on Prince Jing. But with no one around, the two men looked a bit awkward.

a child. Now, you have grown up. Qingyan has been single for so many years. I thought he didn't want to get married. You must be a good girl if he has taken a fancy to you."

Prince Jing smiled, "Uncle, I didn't mean to stay single. But no girl caught my attention before Yun Shang. I'm lucky to have met her."

It sounded so corny. Yun Shang concealed her feelings. Just as she opened her mouth to reply, she heard Prince Jing, "Anyway, we are partners. Moreover, I have helped you many times..."

Prince Jing didn't elaborate further. Yun Shang knew that he was subtly implying that she keep up the pretense. So she smiled gently and responded, "I am lucky to have him."

"Where's Lin'an?" Lady Shun Qing asked softly.

Yun Shang lowered her head as she sipped her tea. Lin'an was Prince Shun Qing's eldest son.

Prince Shun Qing smiled and said softly, "It's said that he is organizing the performance. I let him supervise the rehearsal to assure that everything goes well."

Lady Shun Qing nodded.

Yun Shang looked around and spotted a high platform. It had been decorated with a red cloth. The cloth was embroidered with a Chinese character, Shou*.

(TN* The Chinese character shou means happy birthday.) Sitting on the second floor, she could see the show clearly.

A woman dressed in red walked onto the platform. Her face was concealed with a white silk veil. She carried a Chinese zither to the platform. Her enchanting eyes captured the attention of all guests.

Wang Jinhuan jumped to his feet. "Oh my god, that's Qian Qian..." He looked at Yun Shang, "Your... Your Highness... That's Qian Qian..."