Chapter 514: Sitting on the Lap
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Qi Tianyou was speechless.
“By the way, you can announce this matter to the public. I can’t stand the current public reputation.”
After waking up in the afternoon, Qianxi chatted with her about the latest news from outside the mansion.
The grat.i.tude of the common people and beggars, after receiving the silver, overflowed with words of praise for her.
Now, everyone in Tianjing City was discussing her.
They said she was kind and generous.
If it weren’t for the city-wide sensation, it wouldn’t have aroused the Emperor’s suspicion and the desire to get a piece of the pie.
It was all her fault for not explaining it to the public before. At the time, she just felt it wasn’t necessary. She didn’t claim the property taken from the Fifth Prince’s mansion for herself, so she had a clear conscience. If she told outsiders, it would only lead to debates and controversies.
But now the misunderstanding has grown, and she thought it was best to clarify things.
Qi Tianyou saw Gu Qingluan’s serious expression and realized she wasn’t joking with him. He couldn’t help but chuckle. “People are eager for fame and love to be adored by others, but you keep pushing it away.”
Gu Qingluan also smiled. “It’s just an empty reputation. It can’t compare to inner peace.”
“Alright, if you really want to do this, I’ll help you explain it.”
This matter brought no harm to him or the royal family.
As they discussed the charity event, Feng Tianlan walked in through the main gate after finishing his official duties.
Qi Tianyou felt an unusual pressure and looked up to see Feng Tianlan’s icy face, almost feeling like fleeing in panic.
Fortunately, he stopped his impulsive urge in time.
It would be a humiliation for the Crown Prince of Chengyuan to run away when he saw someone.
He steadied his mind, stood up, and greeted Feng Tianlan with a respectful bow, “Mr. Feng, how are you? I heard that you and the Guardian Princess are already engaged, congratulations! I don’t know if I have the honor to attend your wedding?”
Feng Tianlan noticed all the changes in Qi Tianyou’s demeanor and, upon hearing his words, the melancholy in his eyes dissipated, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, “The wedding date has not been set yet. When we have set the date, we will send a wedding invitation to the Crown Prince.”
Qi Tianyou, relieved that Feng Tianlan was no longer looking at him with hostility, breathed a sigh of relief.
Luckily, he was clever, or he might have been thrown out of the mansion.
Feng Tianlan glanced at the two of them, casually asking, “What are you talking about?”
Qi Tianyou, fearing another misunderstanding, quickly explained their purpose.
It was about official business, not personal matters, and Feng Tianlan’s expression remained unchanged after hearing it.
He said to Qi Tianyou without haste, “Qingluan hasn’t been sleeping well lately.
1 will trouble the Crown Prince to take care of the charity event.”
Qi Tianyou thought to himself, “Is he worried that Gu Qingluan getting tired, or is he concerned about their frequent interactions?
Regardless of the reason, since the other party has spoken, he can only comply.
After saying a few more words, Qi Tianyou took his leave.
Once he left, only Gu Qingluan and Feng Tianlan remained in the living room.
A desk separated their seats.
He gazed at her, and there seemed to be a slightly unusual atmosphere in the air.
Gu Qingluan felt uncomfortable under his gaze and stood up, saying, “1’11 go check on Xiaonan and Yuanxi…”
She was seated nearer to the interior, and in order to exit, she needed to walk past Feng Tianlan.
As she walked in front of him, she felt a force tightening her waist as she got pulled into the embrace of strong, cold-scented arms.
“What are you doing?” Gu Qingluan was forced to sit on Feng Tianlan’s lap, her back pressed against his firm chest, and his iron arm encircling her waist.
There was an intoxicating masculine scent all around.
Suddenly, the events in the cave of the Death Mountains flashed in her mind.
Her whole body inexplicably went weak.
Sensing her own unusual reaction, Gu Qingluan’s ears turned slightly red.
She couldn’t let Feng Tianlan notice her abnormality, or he would be insufferably proud!
“If you have something to say, sit down and talk properly! Pulling and tugging like this, what would it look like if someone else saw us?”
Feng Tianlan waved his hand, the door to the living room closed.
“Now, we can talk.”
Feng Tianlan smiled faintly..