Chapter 448 - 291: Special Habits_2
"Indeed! The moment I laid eyes on Wife’s extraordinary beauty, I immediately had the dowager arrange our match. I’ve really done Li Lady a great favor," said Xiao Song, his face carrying a smile that was neither warm nor distant, "No matter how beautiful she may be, she will soon be part of the Xiao Family, and she will belong only to me. She won’t steal the title of Chang’an’s beauty from you."
The sarcasm in his words was apparent to anyone, yet the Princess of Baling, unconcerned, gave a light laugh, "Then I truly must come to thank you, otherwise wouldn’t I be lacking in manners?"
As she spoke, her delicate fingers lightly brushed across Ran Yan’s face, followed by a sigh of admiration, "Exquisite." Her eyes lingered on Ran Yan’s face, as if trying to see something more through her, "It’s just a pity about those eyes, they really lack spirit."
Ran Yan’s heart skipped a beat, suddenly realizing whom she was trying to see through her. Ran Yunsheng’s every frown and smile were like scenery, and if it came to handsome looks, he might not be the handsomest, but his mood seemed contagious, something Ran Yan’s stoic face could not compare to.
It seemed the Princess of Baling hadn’t given up on Ran Yunsheng.
"Since we’ve encountered each other twice today, why not go for a drink together?" the Princess of Baling suggested, looking at Xiao Song.
"Lady Li is in high spirits. Could it be you’re aware that I’m attending the Emperor’s banquet tomorrow and you can’t bear to part with the treasured Five Clouds Wine from the palace?" Xiao Song joked, and without waiting for a response from anyone else, he took Ran Yan’s hand, nodded slightly to the Princess of Baling in acknowledgement, and left with a flourish.
By now, the atmosphere on the streets had lost its earlier warmth; many had gone home to wash up and prepare for the New Year’s vigil. Passersby were few and far between as Xiao Song and Ran Yan walked toward the East Market as if they were out for a leisurely stroll.
They had only walked halfway when a carriage approached them.