The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 59 The Destined Thing

Wu Meilan sat down in his chair gracefully. Several ladies and mistresses from the Shi Kingdom's extended family had come to him to greet him. However, with her lips tightly closed and only retaliating as necessary, the women quickly realized that Princess Wu did not want to be disturbed.

“Mr Princess,” call someone make Wu Meilan immediately turn his head.

“Liang Jian,” greet Wu Meilan with a smile. “Where have you been?” ask the princess with a face. He fought for so long alone against the wedding guests Huang Miaoling and Liang Fenghong, he was really tired.

Liang Jian chuckled. “I just finished helping Mom arrange some things for the guests.” The girl's gaze was staring at Princess Wu's face. “Who are you coming with?” tanyanya glanced to the right and left. “Prince of the Kingdom Shi?”

Wu Meilan nodded his head. He threw his eyes in one direction. “Your father is hosting them.” Then, he added, “Your sister is talking to one of them as well.”

Liang Jian followed Wu Meilan's line of sight and caught Liang Fenghong and Wang Junsi. The older brother's expression looked so suspicious, as if so angry about something. ‘They are fighting?’ thought Liang Jian. Then, he turned his gaze to Wu Meilan. “Listen to your relationship and the Fourth Prince getting closer, will I attend the second wedding in Shi Kingdom before returning to Wu Kingdom?” ask her in a joking tone.

Wu Meilan put a smile on his lips, but Liang Jian was not that million to not realize that such a smile was merely a falsity. “There is nothing between us. The Fourth Prince has stated that our relationship is just a guest and host.”

Liang Jian's temples twitched slightly. “When did he say that?” The girl widened her eyes.

“Newly.”

“In front of everyone?!” hiss Liang Jian followed with a weak nod of Wu Meilan's head. The girl also brought her gaze back to the figure of Wang Junsi and her brother. ‘Now, I know what made Brother put that expression on his wedding day.’ He breathed in his heart. “Yang is right ...”

Liang Jian was annoyed. Even if Wang Junsi did not have feelings for Wu Meilan, but at least the man did not need to express that in front of everyone. The most appropriate action was to let Wu Meilan become an evasive person. Thus, the princess could maintain her reputation!

“The Fourth Prince is an honest and forthright person, it is a trait I appreciate about him,” Wu Meilan said when he noticed the aura around Liang Jian had changed slightly.

Liang Jian looked back at Wu Meilan. “Still defending it?” ask her with passionate emotions that are trying to be detained. Aware that his tone was a little impolite, Liang Jian closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “I'm sorry for my pluck, Mr. Princess.”

“For what to apologize? You are not wrong, Jianjian,” reply Wu Meilan. The princess's bead pointed for a moment at Wang Junsi before she looked back at the empty tea cup. “My fault imposes an unordained feeling.”

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“Don't you realize you just made a big mistake?” liang Fenghong asked with a serious look.

Wang Junsi frowned. “If you are talking about my arrival at your wedding, then you need to know that this is all my mother's order.” He had thought that Liang Fenghong was offended by his presence. “It was not my intention to interrupt your marriage, Young Master Liang.”

Liang Fenghong put on a face of disbelief. “Are you serious?” He did not expect that Wang Junsi would misunderstand so far as his intentions were concerned. Liang Fenghong said, “I am talking about what you just said in front of the crowd regarding your relationship and Princess Meilan!” hisses.

Liang Fenghong's words made Wang Junsi finally understand. However, he still did not feel that there was anything wrong with what he said. “What I said was the truth. I don't want others to misunderstand the Princess,” Wang Junsi replied.

Liang Fenghong's eyes darkened. Then, he nodded his head. “Good, Fourth Prince. Your intentions are so good,” praised. “However, did you not realize you were doing the opposite?”

The Young Master Liang's words Wang Junsi responded to with clasped brows. “What do you mean?” tanyakanya.

Liang Fenghong took a deep breath. He knew that Wang Junsi was not a fool. Instead, the man was so smart. However, why in the case of a woman, did the prince always make mistakes?!

Wait, doesn't Young Master Liang sound like a hypocrite now? A while ago, he himself did not understand how to deal with Huang Miaoling!

“If you really want to dismiss prejudice, then you can simply reprimand your sixth sister. No need to say clearly that you and Princess Wu have no relationship more than the host and guest.” Liang Fenghong explained how it provoked the opinion of the crowd that Wang Junsi was not interested in Wu Meilan at all, as if Princess Wu was unfit for the prince. “In addition, the most fatal thing is .. You hurt the feelings of the Princess.” Liang Fenghong looked quite disappointed. “You know clearly the heart of Mr. Princess.”

Liang Fenghong's gaze was diverted to the figure of Princess Wu who was conversing with Liang Jian. He then turned his gaze to Wang Junsi who was seen starting to come to a realization with his mistake, clearly visible from his pair of quivering blue beads.

“I don't understand whether you intentionally hurt him or did intend to play him ..” Liang Fenghong said with an accusatory look.

“I've never had such intentions!” reply Wang Junsi quickly.

Liang Fenghong said, “Wang Junsi, I am disappointed in you.” Then, he turned around. “At the second you voluntarily entered into your sister's game, you have lost most of my respect for you.” The man added, “And, now ...” Without finishing his words, Liang Fenghong stepped away leaving the flabbergasted Wang Junsi.

“Dia .. know?”

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“Non— Mistress, you really don't want to eat?” Qiuyue asked worriedly. “Besides this morning, you still haven't eaten anything.” His eyes were directed out of the closed window, noting that the lanterns had been lit, indicating that the day was quite late. “Even Young Master—” Qiuyue confirmed his remarks, “Master Liang has told me to deliver food to you.”

“White, puih!” Qiuyue pretended to spit, a way to throw shit. “Omong empty what is it?!” tusky. He put the plate with steamed meat bread back on the table. “Don't want to eat, yes already. Why say such an unlucky thing?” reprimand Qiuyue to his master. “For nothing Mr. Liang notices you.” The waiter snorted in annoyance.

Hearing Qiuyue's words, Huang Miaoling turned his gaze toward the servant. It was vague, but he could see Qiuyue's figure from behind his red cloth. “Look at you,” said the Mingwei Junzhu. “New day first set foot in the Liang residence, and you've devoted your entire body to your new master?” insinuations.

“Aiya, Nona— Mistress!” Qiuyue was still unfamiliar with the new call for his master. “You know that's not what I mean,” whines while stepping foot on the floor, showing his sincerity.

Satisfied at the sight of his servant begging him for mercy, Huang Miaoling smiled. “Already, already,” he said made Qiuyue immediately smile widely, satisfied that his actions managed to convince the Employer. Huang Miaoling then asked, “There's something interesting going on outside while I'm cooped up here?”

Huang Miaoling's question made Qiuyue's eyes blink. He tilted his head and tried to think hard. Before long, his eyes sparkled, remembering something important. Quickly, Qiuyue explained to Huang Miaoling about what had happened in the main courtyard of the Liang residence this afternoon.

The longer Huang Miaoling listened to Qiuyue's words, the worse his expression looked. However, because it was covered in red cloth, the servant could not see the change at all.

“Until the royal families leave the party, I see the Fourth Prince and Princess Wu not talking to each other anymore,” Qiuyue explained with a sigh. “A casual remark can be so dangerous.” He shrugged both of his shoulders, feeling indifferent to the relationship the two people were talking about.

For a moment, Huang Miaoling fell silent. The girl was deep in her own thoughts. Then, he said, “Qiuyue, the day is getting late, and I'm sure A Feng will be back soon. You can resign first.”

Qiuyue turned his head towards Huang Miaoling. “Hmm? Are you serious, Madam?” tanyakanya. “I'm worried that the guests won't let you go so soon. You know that tradition requires them to hold you until dawn, right?” He's laughing a little. “It takes a struggle before the groom can get his first night.”

Huang Miaoling clicked his tongue. “What are all the girls in this day and age whose minds are so dirty? Earlier this morning, Wei Xiaomei joked about it. Now, you too?” His words were followed by Qiuyue's ruckus. “Go.” The girl waved her hand quickly.

After hearing Huang Miaoling's words, Qiuyue paid his respects. After all, he was also interested in spending time to attend his employer's wedding. If indeed the Bridegroom will arrive in the wedding room, Qiuyue also did not want to be a witness to the awkwardness of the two brides.

“Then, I retreat first.” Qiuyue walked small towards the door before saying, “Don't worry too much about your first night, Madam. I'm sure Master will treat you very gently!”

“Qiuyue!” Before Huang Miaoling could throw an object to express his annoyance, Qiuyue quickly closed the door and ran away. “That girl ...” Sang Mingwei Junzhu sighed and shook her head.

This is not the first time that First Miss Huang has gone through something like this, what is there to worry about?! Just the first night!

The deg!

Alright, Huang Miaoling retracted his remark. He's quite worried.

Although he could be said to be ‘experienced’, but in the past life, Huang Miaoling's partner was someone from Shi Kingdom. But now, her husband was from Wu Kingdom.

What if the first night of Shi Kingdom was different from Wu Kingdom? W-what if Liang Fenghong would end up disappointed with him? Will Grandma Lang's banquet adapted to the traditions of the Shi Kingdom be useful to Huang Miaoling?!

Actually, what kind of first night would Huang Miaoling go through in this life?

Huang Miaoling could feel his cheeks slightly hot. ‘What am I thinking?!’ his inner. He shook his head hard. ‘I just need to wait for the man to come back, and we just need to finish the last ritual to complete the wedding. Everything will end quickly, just like in last life.’ Then, Huang Miaoling recalled something. The girl touched her lower abdomen. ‘Ah .. I have to feel pain like I used to again ...’

Suddenly, Huang Miaoling's focus was sidetracked as he caught the loud sound of a wooden squeak. He threw his gaze towards the door, aware of someone's arrival.

“My husband, are you back?”

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A/N: Hold guys, hold. A little more, I swear not to boong.

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A little more what? #plaque!