My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 1784: The Great Beauty Awaits
Ji Lingkong returned to his villa; his subordinates had already packed his luggage. In a few hours, the troops would assemble.
Unexpectedly, a charming uninvited guest was waiting for him in the living room.
"Duchess Fengzi?" Ji Lingkong showed a hint of surprise.
Looking at the noble lady sitting elegantly on the sofa, she was wrapped in a soft white fox fur cape, which was as precious and soft as snow, making her skin appear more delicate like pear blossoms, her elegant and enchanting oval face was as translucent as jade, her eyes like autumn waters, glistening, her lips as delicate as cinnabar. Her appearance and demeanor were dignified and noble, possessing a unique aloofness.
Her beauty was extraordinary and enchanting, the kind that captivated one’s heart and took one’s breath away at first sight.
Moreover, her demeanor was refined, with a noble and elegant posture, like a lotus in the snow, evoking a sense of reverence.
Seeing Ji Lingkong appear, the composed and indifferent expression on Lie Fengzi’s face melted away much of the coldness instantly, her eyes lit up, and with a graceful snap of the fan she held, corners of her lips slightly lifted into a genteel smile.
"My father Duke Lie Yuan and the Councilman have been lifelong friends, profoundly close. This time upon hearing that Young Master Ling Kong would also accompany the army into battle, my father wished to bid farewell in person. However, he has been unwell recently, so he sent me to see you off."
Ji Lingkong understood that Duke Lie Yuan was in the same political camp as his father, and making a gesture was indeed very normal when he’s going off to war.
He smiled slightly: "Thank you for the concern of the Duke and Duchess, also kindly convey my regards to the Duke. If his health is unsuitable, I have plenty of good doctors at the Councilman’s mansion, just call me if needed and I can have them attend to the Duke."
Lie Fengzi’s beautiful eyes brightened; hearing his genuine concern for her father’s health brought her much joy.
The way he spoke wasn’t merely a casual courtesy but showed real care for her father. This realization filled her heart with sweetness.
Father had actually long intended to use his political ally status with the Councilman to have her marry the Councilman’s son, Helian Lingyun.
Marrying into the Councilman’s family meant not only becoming a future noble princess, but their children would also inherit the entire vast Helian Family, becoming the prominent, noble family just beneath the queen.
This is a position many noble young ladies dream of achieving, a desire for countless people.
However, upon meeting Helian Lingyun, she found him greatly disappointing, just a physically weak, mentally frail man—not even worthy of being called a man. He lacked vigor and a man’s dignity and ambition, soft and weak like a woman, frustrating to even look at, unworthy in her eyes.
She truly couldn’t understand how such a resilient and strong Councilman could raise a son like this.
A Duchess like her, exceptionally outstanding herself, achieved far more than many men even in a time when women are discriminated against; her proud and ambitious self could never esteem Helian Lingyun.
So no matter how much her father persuaded, she refused to marry a man like Helian Lingyun.
This greatly exasperated her father, and his affection for her drastically diminished.
Later when hearing Helian Lingyun had died, she greatly breathed a sigh of relief, as she certainly didn’t want to tie her life to a weakling like that; she, Lie Fengzi, would only marry the most remarkable, most outstanding man.
And during the Councilman’s wife’s banquet.
