The General's Darling Is Delicate-Chapter 318 - 198: Calm and Collected, Master of the Situation
The two of them exchanged a glance and saw confusion in each other’s eyes.
Could they really be overthinking things?
From the very start, they harbored malice toward this man, believing he had various devious schemes, which led to sending the Little Princess to Bianliao for a political marriage.
Yet, there was no evidence...
Except for the heartfelt letter on the way, there was no evidence showing he had ulterior motives.
Including the memories of the night before departure, Yun Chunnuan couldn’t recall anything, so she felt deep down that this man was insidious.
But now he’s right in front of her, completely different from the man in the Little Princess’s memories.
He was gentle and polite, humble and courteous.
If there’s anything uncomfortable about him, it’s the unintentional arrogance he exudes.
But he holds a high position, the Regent King of the strongest nation on the Qingxuan Continent.
Second only to one, above millions, that is undeniable.
Even to the extent that the Emperor of Great Xia relies on him more than the King of Bianliao relies on her husband.
So if he’s arrogant and conceited, why not?
Yun Chunnuan’s head spun, facing a man full of kindness, she really didn’t know how to react.
Especially since this person was once deeply loved by the original protagonist.
"Well... are you done eating?"
"Yes, it was delicious, thanks to the General and Xiao Qi for the hospitality."
This made Yelyu Lie feel even more awkward.
He had always spoken hostilely, but the man never held it against him and even thanked him.
He could see no romantic feelings between them as he had imagined.
Yelyu Lie put down his chopsticks, "No need, no need, the Prince is the most magnanimous person I have ever met. Please don’t take offense at my insolence."
Unperturbed, he controlled the whole scene.
After the Barbarian General took the man away to the guest room, Yun Chunnuan sat there, increasingly feeling something was off.
It’s so strange!
Clearly, on the way, she disliked him to the extent she didn’t want to spare him a glance.
Her husband too, had a mind to teach him a lesson.
Yet after just one meal, their attitudes changed?
They even vaguely felt a sense of guilt...
Is he poison?
"Princess!"
Yun Chunnuan was lost in thought when a maid suddenly called out to wake her.
She looked up to see Qiao’er, her face flushed red with excitement as if she had won a grand lottery prize.
"Did you stumble upon a treasure?"
"What treasure! No beauty is more important! Princess, is that Fairy in white clothes the Regent King from Great Xia? He’s so good-looking! How can anyone be this handsome!!!
Princess, I once thought you were the most beautiful person in the world!
But now! I must apologize, the greatest beauty in my heart is that Fairy! Does he have a wife?
No, no! I’m not fit to be a wife? Is there a bed maid? I can be!"
Yun Chunnuan: "..."
"Qiao’er, didn’t you say you’d never be a concubine to any man in this life? That you’d find someone wholly devoted to you?"
Qiao’er shook her head repeatedly, "I’m not! I didn’t! Princess, don’t be ridiculous! If I can be a bed maid to the Fairy for just a night, it’d be worth it!"
The Little Princess gradually donned a pained expression, "Can you wake up? How can just one night be worth it? That thought is very dangerous..."
"Princess, you don’t understand! Maybe after just one night, I could be pregnant with a child! That would be the Fairy’s child! So good-looking!
Yun Chunnuan smiled, "Alright, I’ll tell him to take you to Great Xia when he leaves."
The Little Princess rose, but was pulled back by Qiao’er.
Yun Chunnuan thought she finally realized that becoming a bed maid would mean leaving Bianliao and her behind.
Unexpectedly, the maid said nervously, "Princess! Wouldn’t that be too soon? The Fairy just arrived at the General Mansion, hasn’t seen me yet, and if he doesn’t like me, it’d be too embarrassing!"
Yun Chunnuan gazed at the sky speechlessly.
This is what it means for beauty to ensnare people, she realized today!
On the other side, Yelyu Lie led Ying Ce to the guest room in the west.
As they walked, the two of them remained silent.
After guiding him into the guest room, Yelyu Lie spoke, "The environment is limited and not as luxurious as the Royal Palace. If the Prince is uncomfortable, he can leave, and the King will treat you warmly."
The man in white held a folding fan in his hand, gently tapping his hand as white as jade.
Once.
Twice.
Thrice.
...
...
His eyes were deep as the sea, intent on gazing into those clear pupils, as if wanting to pull him in...
"General, are you deeply in love with Xiao Qi?"
He changed the subject suddenly, asking.
Yelyu Lie paused, his normally bright eyes now lifeless.
"Xiao Qi?" He tilted his head slightly, as if clarifying the question.
"Nuannuan, your wife."
Yelyu Lie suddenly couldn’t see the person in front of him clearly, nor could he discern his location.
However, when this sentence echoed in his ears, he answered without hesitation, "Love."
"How much love?"
How much love?
Yelyu Lie couldn’t think of an answer, standing there, unsure how to respond.
"Hah."
A light chuckle entered his ear.
Filled with sarcasm, it seemed to mock him for merely boasting.
He anxiously tried to explain, but received no response.
After a long while, the voice rang out again, "Do you love her more than life? Do you, are you willing to die for her?"
*
Yun Chunnuan waited in the room for a long time before the Barbarian General rushed back with great momentum.
"Wife, everything’s arranged! Did you miss me?"
"Yes, how come it took so long?"
Yun Chunnuan bolted the door and took the man’s hand, wanting to speak to him privately.
But when she touched that rough hand, it was exceptionally cold.
Startled by the chill, she instinctively let go and then quickly grabbed his hand again, "Husband, your hand is so cold!"
