Chapter 1489 - 308, Ferocious (25)
Zhao Hongsheng extended his hand to Tang Ruyan, drawing her onto his lap and hooking his finger under her delicate chin, he smiled and said: "My Yanie is indeed smart and clever. People say Yao Hanai is the top talent in the Capital, but I think that woman is all show and no substance, not nearly as good as my Yanie."
"Your Highness." Tang Ruyan gave a shy smile, slightly lowered her head, the light in her eyes sharpening. Indeed, that woman was clever, but what a pity, even the smartest women eventually become stepping stones for their men to climb higher.
Where did Zhao Hongsheng even like Yao Hanai? He was merely interested in the throng of scholars following behind Hanai’s father; such valuable resources would be wasted on the Crown Prince of Xiliang.
The news that the Crown Prince of Xiliang was coming to Dayong to seek marriage with a princess spread quickly throughout the Capital. Even though the Emperor had a daughter of suitable age and yet unmarried, the scandal involving the Eldest Prince in those years was known by everyone.
The citizens, remembering that the Empress had been in poor health these past years, felt that Princess Cuiwei should stay by the Empress’ side to offer her filial piety. Thus, more and more citizens cried out that Yao Hanai, the Capital’s top talent, should replace the princess in this marriage alliance.
Naturally, these words reached Lin Yuan’s ears; although she anticipated that this matter would cause a sensation, she didn’t expect that even the ordinary citizens would begin to gossip.
Glancing at Xia Zheng who sat slouched on the soft couch as if boneless, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but frown and spontaneously grabbed an apple from the dish beside her and tossed it at him.
The apple wasn’t too big, nor too small, but it would really hurt if it hit one’s head.
Lin Yuan thought Xia Zheng would dodge in time, but as the apple flew right above Xia Zheng’s head, he looked like he had no intention of catching it at all.
"Be careful!"
Lin Yuan shouted out anxiously, and it was only then that Xia Zheng let out a chuckle and steadily caught the apple with his hand.