Chapter 299 - Royal Visit II

Lory didn't surprise they would get news from the royal family, after all, they make such a ruckus last night and damaged a lot of building because of it, it's normal if the Emperor upset not to mention Zhao Li Xin and his people are only a visitor but she's surprised why the Princess looking for her and why not Zhao Li Xin? is it because of Zhao Li Xin's infamous temperament?

Zhao Li Xin told Mon Yi to make them wait for Lory, he doesn't care she's the Princess or the Emperor coming without prior notice and disturb their leisure times is awfully rude and Lory still tired from last night, why should they bother her, they lucky Lory is kind so she granted they're requested if it's up to him, he would kick that princess out of the Manor.

Lory brush her hair in confused looks "Why the princess is here, why she wants to meet me? is it because I'm your fiancee or because they scared of you?"

Zhao Li Xin take the brush from Lory's hand then he brushes her hair "I think both..." he put down the brush and begin styling her hair calmly without hurry.

"We make them waiting, should the be angry with us?" Lory watched Zhao Li Xin's indifferent expression from the mirror reflection.

"They barged into my manor without noticing me earlier, they totally disregard me, make them waiting is the least I could do," said Zhao Li Xin with a flat face then he hold Lory's shoulder and smiles cheerfully "So for today, do you want to wear emerald or jade?"

Lory shrugs her shoulder "Up to you" she said perfunctorily, she doesn't understand the fashion in this world who likes bright colors and exaggerated jewelry so she let Zhao Li Xin dressed her like a doll.

"Then both it is..." he makes exciting smiles which are rare for him.

Lory props her chin on the table while watching Zhao Li Xin happy expression putting floral hairpin made from pearl and emerald gemstone on her hair, she begins to wonder if she should worry about his hobby?

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inside the manor Main hall four women waiting impatiently "This is unbelievable, how could they make us waiting so long?" the maid stomp her feet exasperatedly since she becomes the Princess personal maid she never waits for anyone it was them who should wait for her and her Princess.

"Tan Qi, don't be so loud remember where you are" Another maid who looks much older reprimand the young maid then she pours warm tea for her Princess. the older maid's name is Tan Zi she also didn't like the situation but before she came the Empress keep reminds her not to offended Long Ming and his Fiancee if something happened not even the Empress could help them.

That's why her Princess is holding her anger and drink her tea quietly. Qian Mu Ting is the third princess born from the Empress, she's only sixteen years old but she has a mature temperament, she also sensible and has a quiet demeanor not to mention she also very beautiful and poise just like an orchid flower.

Qian Mu Ting is chosen to visit Long Ming Manor because compare to other Princess she is the smartest one and also the most sensible, Zhao Li Xin was known to have a peculiar temperament and he is also very powerful, The Emperor and The empress chose her to attract Zhao Li Xin attention but if she failed then she should approach his fiancee first.

The rumor said the fiancee is from lowly born and a maid before Zhao Li Xin take her, people also said his fiancee is a kind and gentle lady perhaps that what attracted him in the first place, Qian Mu Ting decide to get close to Luo Ri Yi first before she gets to know Zhao Li Xin and that's why she personally visit her to show her sincerity but who knew Luo Ri Yi would make her waiting just like common people, just a simple maid dare to make her waiting.

A moment later the door is opened from outside, a few maids enter with a woman wearing white hanfu and green leaf embroidery enter the room, the faint light illuminated the fabric of her dress make the fabric shiny just like water surface and the leaf embroidery make the dress looks delicate just like fairy dress from the storybook. her hairstyle with half bun and small braids adorn with flower hairpin made from an emerald gem, silver, and long pearl tassel.

Not like other noble daughters, she doesn't wear thick makeup only a little powder and pats her lips with rouge just to gives a little color, in the end, she looks naturally beautiful without trying so much, she smiles at Qian Mu Ting warmly when she noticed Qian Mu ting presence.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting," Lory said softly.

"Apology for coming without notice" Qian Mu Ting smile back at her.

"No worry, please sit" Lory invite her to sit then she takes a sit on the main chair next to Zhao Li Xin chair, it shows her position in the manor. a second later a few maids enter the room they served Lory with her favorite 'pink blossom' tea and sweet pastry, Lory didn't look awkward or proud she clasped both her hand on her lap with straight back just like well manner noble daughter should.

"To what do I owe the honor of this visit her highness" Lory asks with a soft voice, her gazes remain calm and her polite smiles unperturbed, she is calm and poise she doesn't look intimidated by Qian MuTing Presence.

Suddenly Qian Mu ting feel nervous staring by Lory's gaze but she keeps reminding herself the one who sits in front of her is only a lowly birth who has lower status than her, she's got nothing to nervous about.

"I heard about the commotion last night, my mother empress told me to checked your condition she wants to know if you alright or need anything?" Qian Mu Ting said with benevolence smile.

"I didn't know the empress would care about me, it's such an honor please tell her Majesty I'm grateful for her concern and I'm fine" Lory replied courteously.

"We are happy to welcome Hei Shen Sect in our Kindom but 'this' suddenly happened so we worry if you were dissatisfied with our Kingdom My Father Emperor also worry about lord Long ming is he okay?" she asked in deep concern.

'So Zhao Li Xin is the one they after, no wonder' Lory sips her tea calmly then she put down the teacup on the table "Of course, what could happen to him?" Lory chuckles lightly.

Qian Mu ting face slightly turns red "You are right, Lord long Ming is strong nothing could happen to him" there's a hint of admiration in her voice that Lory could easily notice it seems the Emperor wants to make Zhao Li Xin as his in-law but because Zhao Li Xin temperament he does the roundabout ways to introduce his daughter to him.

'Well let them try' Lory take another sip of tea with mischievous smiles hide behind the teacup.