Chapter 429
Chapter 429 Beguiled
Glancing up, Seo Jang Geum was seen dressed in traditional Goryeo attire, a beautiful, vibrant pink blouse complemented by a light blue wide-bordered long skirt that gently unfolded, blooming like a spinning petal. The young palace maid had lightly applied makeup; her large eyes faintly adorned with a layer of grey eyeshadow, and her face flushed with patches of red, looking stunningly attractive.
Looking at Seo Jang Geum in this state, it didn’t seem like she was here to negotiate, but rather to talk about love. Lin Wanrong smirked and said, “Miss Seo, you look truly beautiful today, even more radiant than the fairies in heaven by threefold.”
“Thank you for the compliment, My Lord.” Seo Jang Geum bowed her head respectfully, her face reflecting both joy and a hint of sorrow. She quickly guided him to a chair nearby and spoke softly, “Please have a seat.”
Lin Wanrong was puzzled. Was the negotiation concerning the life and death of Goryeo to take place in this hall? Seo Jang Geum was being too careless. While hesitating, he heard her gently say, “—I will assist you in changing your shoes.”
Seo Jang Geum crouched down, an indescribable shyness in her eyes, as she removed his mud-soaked boots and replaced them with a brand-new pair of cloth slippers, gently slipping them onto his feet.
He had enjoyed this sensation before, but tonight was different. There was something odd in Seo Jang Geum's expression, a mixture of shyness and pain, quite intriguing.
Not bothering to dwell on it, Lin Wanrong enjoyed being served by the young palace maid and contentedly sighed, laughing, “Miss Seo, you are too courteous; I could have done this myself. But speaking of which, you Goryeos are quite particular, taking off shoes before entering a room, much like how we in Great Hua undress before bed.”
Seo Jang Geum gave a slight smile without replying, leading him by the sleeve upstairs. He had been to this place before, and the negotiation room seemed to be on the top floor.