CHAPTER 829: CHAPTER 829: MISSHAPEN FRUITS QUAN JINBEI (14)

Xiaoye sighed.

He was just an ordinary Xiaosi (servant).

Why did the world keep throwing challenges at him?

He really didn’t want to face these tricky problems.

He questioned himself.

What could he do to keep himself and the young master safe?

Alas.

It was too difficult.

Really too difficult.

As Xiaoye was pondering all sorts of nonsensical thoughts in his heart, Princess Zhaoyang had already brought her people to the door of the small courtyard.

"The princess arrives—"

With this announcement, Princess Zhaoyang’s figure appeared at the entrance.

As soon as Princess Zhaoyang appeared, everyone kneeled before her.

"Greetings, Princess."

Quan Jinbei, to maintain his cover, did the same.

In the scene, the only one still standing was Shi Yaoguang.

Princess Zhaoyang, noticing she was still standing, was very displeased, "Who are you, and why aren’t you kneeling?"

Hearing her sharp demand, Shi Yaoguang chuckled lightly, "Your Highness, such a grand entrance."

Hearing this, Princess Zhaoyang initially thought the other party was provoking her.

Then, as if thinking of something, her eyes widened in disbelief, "You, you..."

Her eyes filled with shock, "It’s you!"

Shi Yaoguang tilted her head, smiling at her, "So, the princess still remembers this... palace." (an elegant address)

Hearing this reference, Princess Zhaoyang’s heart skipped a beat.

Her gaze at Shi Yaoguang was full of wariness.

"You, why are you here? What are you doing here? You and..." She glanced at Quan Jinbei, unable to recall his name, and simply said, "You and this ugly man, what is your relationship?"

Hearing the term "ugly man," Shi Yaoguang couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

This man was truly pitiful, wasn’t he?

By any standards, he was extremely handsome.

No "ugly" word could ever describe him.

How could the Empress Xiang, who possessed her body, call him ugly?

Could it be that the Empress Xiang had her own unique view on beauty?

Thinking this, Shi Yaoguang glanced at the men beside her.

Confirming that they were all fairly decent-looking, Shi Yaoguang finally sighed with relief.

At least they weren’t unsightly. (a less offensive way to mention ugliness)

If Princess Zhaoyang’s taste had been unusually peculiar, she might have attacked herself along with Xiang Fei. (making a show of determination)

Xiang Fei obviously hadn’t expected Shi Yaoguang to return.

She didn’t know why Shi Yaoguang had come back, maybe her life outside hadn’t been good, so she wanted her identity back?

If that were the case, she certainly wouldn’t agree.

She had been the princess for so long; now, the princess’s position could only be hers!

Shi Yaoguang understood her thoughts and had no intention of scaring her. She immediately said, "Don’t worry, I came to find you, not to compete for the princess’s position. I came to..."

"What did you come for?" Xiang Fei asked nervously.

Shi Yaoguang shrugged, "I heard you’re getting married, so I came back to see."

Xiang Fei: "..."

She suppressed the urge to complain and asked, "Why would you come back for my wedding? Are you interested in my man?"

"Rest assured, I’m not interested in your taste," Shi Yaoguang replied.

Xiang Fei finally felt at ease, "That’s for the best."

The men around Xiang Fei: "..."

If they hadn’t misunderstood,

the woman in night clothes (a modest reference to nighttime attire) clearly despised them.

Despising them, but also despising Princess Zhaoyang’s taste,

Seeing her so pleased, had she not noticed at all?

Rather than this possibility, they hoped they had simply misunderstood.

"Xiang..." Shi Yaoguang had just uttered a word when she met Princess Zhaoyang’s wide-eyed stare and the puzzled gaze of the other men.

She immediately corrected, "Your Highness, my return this time was merely to see what kind of person your Prince Consort is, to ensure he wouldn’t bring shame to my name."

"Now, I have a request."

Xiang Fei: "What request?"

Shi Yaoguang pointed her finger at Quan Jinbei and Xiaoye, "I want the two of them."

Xiang Fei, bewildered and confused, "You, you want them?"

Shi Yaoguang asked back, "Isn’t that possible?"

Xiang Fei, in a daze, "It’s possible, but why would you want that ugly man?"

She then pointed to Xiaoye, "Even a Xiaosi (servant) is more handsome than him, and you’re interested in an ugly man?"

Shi Yaoguang: "..."

Quan Jinbei: "..."

Xiaoye: "..."

The others: "..."

Everyone really doubted whether Princess Zhaoyang’s eyes were functioning properly.

Her eyesight seemed fine when looking at others, so why was she blind when it came to Quan Jinbei?

Quan Jinbei hadn’t understood this before.

But now, he suddenly realized.

What could be the reason?

It must have been arranged by Song Jinghuan.

Song Jinghuan had given him the device just to torment him.

Song Jinghuan knew about his feelings for Shi Yaoguang.

To torment him, the best way would naturally be to use Shi Yaoguang against him.

There was no more direct way than using his beloved to attack him.

Among the various obstacles Song Jinghuan set, one point was about his appearance.

He was naturally good-looking, yes.

But no matter how good he looked, in Shi Yaoguang’s eyes, he would always be perceived as unsightly.

Through the conversation between Shi Yaoguang and Princess Zhaoyang, Quan Jinbei could be sure of one thing.

That is...

The "Princess Zhaoyang" standing in front of him, her body should originally belong to Shi Yaoguang.

Just not sure why, Princess Zhaoyang’s body now belonged to someone named "Xiang..."

Although Shi Yaoguang didn’t finish her words, Quan Jinbei’s intuition told him that person must be Xiang Fei.

Two and a half years ago, Xiang Fei had attempted to assassinate the princess.

Originally imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, but for some unknown reason, the princess didn’t execute her. Instead, she pleaded with the Emperor and had Xiang Fei released.

It seems, the body Shi Yaoguang now occupies must be Xiang Fei’s.

While Quan Jinbei was pondering, Shi Yaoguang also thought of this.

She had no memories of before and didn’t know that "her" body had a filter when seeing Quan Jinbei.

Unable to figure out the reason, she was determined to understand it.

Various reasons pointed towards a conspiracy.

And Quan Jinbei...

This man seemed to have feelings for the identity of "Princess Zhaoyang."

But after meeting her, he claimed to have genuine feelings for her.

Whether true or not, Shi Yaoguang could sense it.

Because she could sense it, she found it incredible.

What could make a man fall for you at first sight?

Was it love?

No.

It was just lust.

But now, she was fully covered, and he hadn’t even clearly seen her face. To say it was lust was a bit far-fetched.