Chapter 290 The King Has Someone in His Heart
Ning Jiewei was a little nervous. She bowed and looked a little awkward.
"Your servant respectfully wishes King Dijin the best of health."
Yan Yu's face was as cold as an iceberg, and she avoided his gaze deliberately, not looking him in the eye.
"The first time you asked to see me, I sent someone to tell you that I didn't want to see you. Don't you understand?"
Ning Jiewei's eyes were charming and meaningful, soft and delicate.
"I understand what you said. But I don't know why Your Majesty refused so coldly."
Yan Yu's words were as cold as a sharp north wind, sweeping away all warmth.
"This king has someone he loves, and he doesn't like you."
Ning Jiewei lowered her eyes for a moment, looking humble and insignificant.
"Is the woman the prince likes the third sister?"
Yan Yu is concise and to the point, and does not want to be ambiguous in his decisions.
"Yes, it's her, and only her."
Ning Jiewei's voice is delicate and gentle, like a little bird.
"But you are an emperor, how can you love only one woman? Since ancient times, which emperor did not have three palaces and six courtyards? I am willing to be humble and serve you."
Yan Yu's distant intention was obvious at a glance.
"This prince cannot accept three harems and six courtyards, and will only marry her."
"What you said is not accurate. My father's harem only has my mother, the queen, and he has never appointed a concubine."
From a distance of three meters, Ning Jiewei peered over and asked softly.
"Your Majesty, do you wish to follow the example of Emperor Mu and be together forever?"
Yan Yu's face was whiter than snow, without a trace of smile.
"It's just an example. This is what I think. I won't change it according to my father's will."
Ning Jiewei is as soft as jade and as gentle as a flower, and she is so graceful that I feel pity for her.
"If that's the case, why can't that person be a minister?"
"Is it possible that my appearance is not as charming as that of a willow or a flower?"
Yan Yu maintained his patience and responded with a frown.
"I don't make objective evaluations, I only make subjective judgments. At least in my opinion, she has a fairy-like appearance. You and other women in the world are all the same and pale in comparison."
Ning Jiewei walked gracefully and seductively, and approached him slowly and tentatively.
"Many of the nobles of Shengjing admire me. They are willing to spend a fortune for me, which shows that I am quite good-looking. Your Majesty, please take a closer look at me. Perhaps you will also feel a little moved."
Yan Yu's patience was exhausted, and he turned around with only ruthlessness.
"I have said all I can, and I am leaving now."
Ning Jiewei stopped and tried to stop him.
"Your Majesty, please slow down!"
Thinking of giving face to the little sister, Yan Yu stopped impatiently but was too lazy to turn around.
"What else?"
Ning Jiewei guessed what was in his mind and made some assumptions.
"I believe Your Majesty knows about the matter between this subject and Lord Xu?"
Yan Yu responded calmly.
"I heard."
Ning Jiewei was melancholy and sad.
"So the prince despised the subject and lost his innocence?"
Yan Yu was suppressing his anger and was extremely annoyed.
"I don't have such a complex. I simply don't like you."
Ning Jiewei felt a little aggrieved and unwilling to accept it.
"Then why did you not pursue the assassination attempt but also lift the house arrest early?"
Yan Yu told the truth.
"It's all because of my little sister's plea. You don't need to bother me with such trivial matters in the future. Just ask her directly."
Ning Jiewei's feelings are like a sad string, which makes people feel sad when they hear it.
"Your Majesty is so indifferent, I am really heartbroken."
Yan Yu remained indifferent and left his message.
"Well, now that you've asked the question, I'm leaving."
"Please tell my little sister that deceiving Prince Di Jin is a serious crime. I order her to go to Prince Di Jin's mansion as soon as possible and take the initiative to accept the punishment."
After saying that, Yan Yu walked away.
As soon as he left, Ning Jiewei was heartbroken and burst into tears.
Ning Yunxi was waiting in the next room. Upon hearing the crying, she hurried out to check the situation. She just happened to see Yan Yu's leaving figure from afar.
She hurried to the front hall, helped up her fourth sister who was kneeling on the ground crying, and comforted her gently.
"He can't speak, he's dumb and dull, don't bother with him. Be good, fourth sister, don't cry. It won't look good if your eyes are red and swollen."
Ning Jiewei covered her heart and cried bitterly.
"Third sister, please comment, am I ugly?"
Ning Yunxi spoke from the bottom of her heart.
"Of course not. You are naturally charming. Men regard you as precious and beautiful and cannot let go of you. Women admire you and chase after you."
Ning Jiewei refuted it with facts.
"But my elder brother's words are disgusting; when the imperial physician Lin met me, he fled in panic; as for the prince, he didn't even want to look at me. I must be ugly and clumsy, even if I am more ugly than my elder brother. That's why they dislike me so much..."
Ning Yunxi carefully wiped her tears and comforted her.
"My elder brother admires Lord Du, Lord Lin and Qiu Bi are in love, so there is no need for me to say more. They all have their own lovers, so they will naturally ignore your advances. Why do you do such a boring thing?"
"Why not just find a single man with peace of mind? With your stunning beauty, no matter who you choose, he will fall in love with you at first sight and be devoted to you from then on."
Upon hearing this, Ning Jiewei's face was wet with tears, and the weather was slightly sunny.
"But my mother said that with my charm, no matter if a man is single or has a wife or concubine, it is impossible for him to escape from my grasp. She also said that seducing a single person is not a skill; stealing someone's love is the best."
Ning Yunxi felt helpless after hearing this and tried to explain the situation to him earnestly.
"Mother, this... Please forgive me for being unfilial and making random comments about what mother said. What she said is totally wrong!"
"In the past, there was Emperor Muzong, who never had a harem in his life, but only had an empress in the center. In the future, there is my brother who has a high opinion of demolishing ten temples rather than breaking up a marriage."
"As the ancient saying goes, a gentleman helps others achieve their goals, while a villain steals others' love. Is Fourth Sister willing to be a villain and disdain the actions of a gentleman?"
Ning Jiewei's mind suddenly shifted and her crying gradually stopped.
"I will naturally be a gentleman."
Ning Yunxi took out a towel, wet it with water, and gently washed her sister's face.
"That's it. How can I listen to my mother's nonsense?"
"I am not alluding to my mother, but to a scoundrel. Perhaps she was speechless for a moment and didn't take it to heart. Unexpectedly, the speaker was unintentional but the listener took it seriously, and you happened to remember it till now."
Ning Jiewei had forgotten to cry. She pouted her lips and snorted in anger.
"My sister has a kind heart and speaks well, but in my opinion, she is a mean person."
Ning Yunxi corrected.
"Mother is an elder, we cannot speak ill of her."
Ning Jiewei followed her temperament and expressed herself freely.
"Anyway, I just don't like her. She abandoned me for many years and didn't care about me. When I grew up, she suddenly changed her attitude and tried every means to show her kindness. All she wanted was to have someone to rely on when she was old, not to truly cherish me. Her character is extremely selfish."
Ning Yunxi said something to express her love.
"She wants to have someone to rely on when she's old, and there's nothing wrong with that."
Ning Jiewei frowned.
"If Third Sister says these ridiculous things again, I will be angry. She treated you so harshly, and you still speak for her!"
Ning Yunxi coaxed her as she pleased.
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I won't say anything more."
Suddenly thinking of what happened just now, Ning Jiewei was heartbroken.
"I have been so proud for more than 20 years, claiming to be the most beautiful woman in Yuesheng, but I have suffered such a setback."
Ning Yunxi spoke truthfully to comfort him.
"You are not exaggerating in boasting, this is indeed the case."
Ning Jiewei was overwhelmed with grief and heartbroken.
"But now, I always feel that I am particularly ugly. I have no face to live in this world. I only wish to return to heaven."
Ning Yunxi then understood her sister's mood. In fact, she had no interest in her brother, but only cared about her own appearance, so she turned to persuade her.
"Don't be impulsive. I have a way to help you regain your confidence."
Ning Jiewei's eyes showed doubt.
"What method?"
Ning Yunxi hadn't thought it through yet, so she made an excuse.
"Don't worry, let me prepare and tell you tomorrow, okay?"
Ning Jiewei's charm is not without a bit of straightforwardness.
"Then I will live one more day and wait for good news from my sister."
Ning Yunxi smiled from the bottom of her heart and touched her head.
"Well, the fourth sister is really well behaved."