Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife – o

"I always thought we were friends, but there are some things you never take the initiative to tell me." The man smiled brightly, yet it didn’t reach his eyes.

For a moment, the air became still. An Yiqing paused, and her smile gradually faded.

"You know everything?"

Duan Tang looked up and remained silent.

"How did you find out?" An Yiqing asked again.

"My grandfather and Elder Ye have been friends for years." This time Duan Tang spoke, his thin lips slightly pursed, the smile at the corners of his mouth tinged with a hint of chill, "Girl, I’ve always believed that our relationship was enough for you to tell me these things."

An Yiqing looked at Duan Tang. This man had always been gentle with her, but this time, he was truly angry. She sighed deeply and rubbed her temples helplessly.

"What good would it do to tell you? It would just be one more person worried for nothing. Duan Tang, it’s precisely because I consider you a friend that I don’t want you to worry. I haven’t even told my grandparents about it." The matter of the Soul Return to Void, it’s enough for her to know. What reason does she have to make the whole world worry along with her?

Duan Tang’s somewhat cold expression softened amidst the girl’s sighs, his eyes showing a trace of tenderness and affection as he looked at An Yiqing with more pampering. He understood her good intentions, but the thought that he might never see her again after three years made his heart ache as if pierced by a needle. He wanted to do something for her, even if he wasn’t very capable.

"Girl, I’m your friend. If you truly respect our friendship, you should have told me about these things. At the very least, I want to do something for you." Duan Tang’s voice was gentle, like the warm sun in spring, making one feel cozy, "After you finish your work, go see my grandfather yourself, don’t count on me to apologize for you."

After speaking, he stood up and left with Ruan Hao.

An Yiqing stared blankly at Duan Tang’s departing figure, finally shaking her head helplessly. The man’s intentions were good, but why did they always seem a bit prideful?

Sighing, An Yiqing picked up the fruit platter and continued to poke at it with a small fork, one by one. However, before she had much time to herself, a clear, cold female voice sounded beside her.

"Miss, can I talk to you?"

An Yiqing was startled and looked up. Wow! A stunning beauty!

The woman before her seemed to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, wearing a long black dress adorned with sparkling diamonds, luxurious yet elegant. She was a typical Western woman with a large frame, but did not appear bulky. Her sexy figure was voluptuous, and the black dress clung to her slender body, making her look even more alluring. Her appearance was somewhat similar in style to Ruan Xue. Bright and charming.

However, Ruan Xue’s demeanor was more carefree, while this woman exuded a touch of coldness and pride.

"Sure." An Yiqing nodded, pondering the purpose of this stranger’s approach.

The woman thanked her and sat down on the sofa Duan Tang had just vacated. She scrutinized An Yiqing with a complex gaze.

"Miss, how should I address you?"

"My surname is An." An Yiqing said plainly.

"Miss An, nice to meet you for the first time." The woman nodded with her delicate chin, folded her hands gracefully on her lap, "Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Hepburn Jess, the eldest daughter of the Jess Family from Country Zi, and also the baroness appointed by Her Majesty the Queen of Country Zi."

Ah, so she’s from the Jess Family, no wonder she carries herself so elegantly.

The Jess Family is another century-old noble family in Country Zi. Although not as deeply rooted as the Bruch Family, it is still a significant power. Moreover, being a baroness appointed by the Queen, her status is indeed extraordinary. She certainly has the reason to be proud.

"So it’s Miss Jess. What can I do for you?" An Yiqing’s face showed no emotion as she asked calmly.

Hepburn Jess was taken aback by An Yiqing’s composure. Anyone who learned of her identity would either show surprise or display flattery. This woman not only didn’t flatter her but didn’t even show the slightest surprise. Was she just very good at acting, or did she not care about her identity at all?

Though perplexed, Hepburn Jess’s excellent upbringing prevented her from showing any inappropriate behavior. She adjusted her dress, looked at An Yiqing’s delicate face, and a glimmer flashed through her eyes.

"Miss An, there is an ancient saying in Xuanjin, ’the wise do not speak in riddles.’ Since you asked, I’ll get straight to the point. I believe that with Miss An’s status, you’re not worthy of the Bruch Family. I hope you can stay away from His Royal Highness the Prince and Duke Bali. They are not someone you can aspire to." Though the woman’s tone was polite, the unintentional arrogance did not escape An Yiqing’s notice.