The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here
Chapter 40 Lodging
Wang Xiyue was puzzled by the undercurrent of hostility between her brother and younger brother. She wondered when the two of them had started to dislike each other, which was really troubling.
To ease the tension, Wang Xiyue had no choice but to distract the two of them.
She stepped forward to stand beside her brother and pleaded, "Brother, you rarely have time now, can you come shopping with me and help me see if there are any gifts I can get for Mom and Dad?"
Upon hearing that his sister had chosen him, Wang Xijie grinned broadly, glanced at the man beside him, and casually raised his chin and snorted.
Dongfang Yu coldly watched Wang Xijie's arrogant demeanor; he really deserved a beating.
However, he wouldn't stoop to his level and wouldn't stoop to such childish tricks to win favor.
Dongfang Yu handed the reins to Mo Yun.
Then he gracefully and quickly followed the two. When they reached Xiyue's other side, he naturally took the reins from her and said gently, "Xiyue, let me accompany you! Young Master Wang must be very tired and definitely doesn't have the energy to go shopping!"
They spoke in the tone of an ordinary couple talking.
Wang Xijie had truly learned something new today. He was furious that someone could be so shameless. His face turned green with anger. "Who needs your fake kindness? My sister has nothing to do with you. Why should you accompany her? You lustful bastard, get out of here!"
The people in the Prime Minister's residence nodded in agreement. The young master was right; this guard named Dark Night was just trying to get close to their young lady and act like a hooligan.
After exchanging glances, Mo Yun, An Yi, and An Ying were too embarrassed to explain themselves. At this moment, they all felt ashamed for the prince.
His master was, after all, a prince of a country, yet he was being called a pervert to his face. He was truly getting worse every day.
Now that their master wants to conceal his identity, they can't openly help him, otherwise they'll definitely get scolded by Young Master Wang.
Even if they wanted to help, this is their master's future brother-in-law; they can't really do anything to him, can they?
If they don't help, the prince will definitely settle scores later. They're really in a tough spot!
Being a bodyguard is really too difficult!
Wang Xiyue couldn't help but pinch the bridge of her nose; why were these two still bickering?
Helplessly, she tugged at Dark Night's sleeve and pleaded in a softer tone, "Brother!"
"Don't take it to heart by my brother. He was just saying it; he really didn't mean any harm!"
Even if the younger brother is just a guard, the older brother can't compare him to the guards of ordinary families. He is the personal guard of a prince, and the older brother didn't give him any face at all. His scolding was too direct and the impact was not good.
Dongfang Yu looked down and saw Xiyue's troubled yet earnest explanation, and his heart was filled with pity.
At this moment, her bright eyes finally only saw him, and his previous dissatisfaction vanished instantly. "Xiyue, don't be afraid, I won't hold it against your brother."
Wang Xijie was right. He approached Xiyue with ulterior motives and was indeed lustful at first sight.
His deepest, most shameful thoughts were exposed, which made him more furious than embarrassed.
Mo Yun watched as the prince, who was burning with rage just a moment ago, became as gentle as a spring breeze when facing Miss Xiyue. He was truly amazed; the difference in treatment was too obvious!
After receiving confirmation from the young man, Wang Xiyue was completely relieved. For some reason, she believed that he would keep his word as long as he said it.
She had been practicing martial arts for almost ten years. Although she had never actually experienced Xiao Ge and the others' martial arts skills, she knew that the martial arts of the people from the Prince Xian's Mansion far surpassed those of the people from the Prime Minister's Mansion, especially Mo Yun and Xiao Ge. The two of them were definitely the most powerful. Mo Yun was slightly older, so his internal strength might be deeper than Xiao Ge's.
In comparison, the people in their Prime Minister's Mansion could only be considered mediocre in martial arts.
The people brought out by the Prime Minister's residence this time were all about the same level. The elder brother was slightly better than the average person, but compared with Mo Yun, the younger brother, and the other guards from the Prince Xian's residence, he was really not up to par.
As long as the younger brother promises not to hold a grudge against the older brother, even if the older brother is trying to provoke and cause trouble, the younger brother will definitely know how to handle the situation.
Wang Xijie was very jealous of his sister and An Ye's cheerful conversation, but he was helpless. He couldn't beat her, and he couldn't scold her.
Just as Wang Xijie was about to suffer internal injuries from anger, Xuan Tian, Xuan Yi, and Xiao Yun returned one after another.
The three of them tacitly reported the information they had gathered to "Dark Night" in turn.
Xuan Yi spoke first: "The inns I just found in the north direction were all relatively remote and simple, and the prices were also relatively low."
Xuan Tian then replied, "My investigation revealed that the area is the center of the main street. The area around the inn is extremely lively, comfortable and luxurious, but also expensive."
Xiao Yun concluded by saying, "The inn I found in the south is quiet and far from the city. Although it's a bit out of the way, it's comfortable and safe, and the price is reasonable."
After the three gave their feedback, Dongfang Yu wanted to make a decision immediately. He didn't want his brother-in-law to make the decision, otherwise Xiyue and he would be the ones to suffer.
Dongfang Yu naturally wanted to provide the best environment for the person she loved, but considering Xiyue's aloof personality, she felt it was better not to choose a place that was too lively.
However, he still wanted to hear Xiyue's opinion. "Xiyue, which one do you think is better?"
Wang Xiyue had absolutely no travel experience. If it were just people from her household, she would definitely choose the most remote and cheapest option. After all, her brother hadn't brought much money with him on this trip, and her principle was to save as much as possible.
But now that Xiao Ge and the others are here, she doesn't know what to choose. After thinking for a moment, she decided to listen to his opinion, "Xiao Ge, you make the decision! We'll listen to you."
Dongfang Yu was very happy to have gained Xiyue's trust. After careful consideration, he made a decision: "Xiyue, let's go to the inn that Xiao Yun is looking for!"
Wang Xiyue was a little surprised, but in the end she just nodded and said, "Okay, let's go!"
She thought he would choose an inn in the bustling main street. Even though the young man was just a subordinate, he was still from the royal family. She thought that he had been used to the magnificence of the world with Dongfang Yu and would not be used to simple meals and a poor living environment.
Even though Dongfang Yu had fallen out of favor due to poisoning, the size of the Blue Robe Pavilion indicated that some of his subordinates were extremely skilled in business.
If they have industrial bases in such a remote place as Xiyue Kingdom, then their industrial base in Dongyang Kingdom, the Xianwang Mansion, must be even larger.
Moreover, judging from the clothes, swords, and horses of Mo Yun, Xiao Ge, and other guards, everything was of excellent quality. Even An Ye, who was a subordinate, rode a rare and fine horse. All these signs indicated that the Prince Xian's mansion was not short of money.
Compared to this, she realized that she, the legitimate daughter of a prime minister's family, was truly struggling financially.
After helping Xiyue safely mount her horse, Dongfang Yuxu immediately leaped onto his own.
At his signal, Xiao Yun led the way, and the others from the Prince Xian's Mansion also jumped onto their horses.
Wang Xiyue turned around and said, "Brother, let's go!"
After saying that, he and the young man rode away on horseback.
Wang Xijie watched as his sister and An Ye mounted their horses without any hesitation, turned around, and rode away, without even waiting for him.
Was he rejected and abandoned by his sister?!
Once everyone had walked away, Wang Yi noticed her young master standing there motionless and quickly urged, "Young master, if we don't hurry, we won't be able to catch up with Miss and the others..."
If we don't move soon, we won't be able to see the horse's rear end anymore.
Look at the fine horses in the Prince's mansion! They can't even catch up with them, they're simply incomparable!
This is the difference, this is heartbreaking!
Seeing that the young master was still stubbornly putting on a brave face and suffering, he took another drastic measure, "If you don't leave now, what if the young lady encounters danger later?"
Wang Xijie was furious, but then he thought that Wang Yi was right; his sister shouldn't be alone with that dark night.
What if she gets taken advantage of? What if she gets kidnapped? He has to separate the two of them.
He quickly mounted his horse and spurred it on like a sharp sword, chasing after them.
Several people from the Prime Minister's residence followed closely behind.
The group of people quickly spurred their horses and began to gallop.
Soon, we arrived at our destination.
Wang Xiyue couldn't help but smile slightly when she saw the shop's name: "'Youfu Inn', what a great name, I like it."
People in high positions often feel that power is more important.
But under the influence of her parents, she deeply understood that the greatest blessing is the trust between relatives, who can share both good and bad fortune, regardless of money, power, or status.
Dongfang Yu strongly agreed, saying, "Yes, the name is simple, but the meaning is very good."
"No matter how rich or powerful one is, nothing compares to having a virtuous wife, filial children, and kind elders at home. A happy and harmonious family is true happiness."
“For example, Xiyue’s home is the most blessed place. I envy it and like it very much.”
Wang Xiyue nodded, acknowledging that she was indeed a lucky person to have met the best family in the world.
"Young man, you are so outstanding. You will definitely find a wife who is just as perfect in the future, and you will also have children. You are truly blessed."
Dongfang Yu stared at Xiyue with a half-smile, "Yes, I am definitely the happiest person, because my wife is undoubtedly the best woman in the world, she is unparalleled."
Wang Xiyue was taken aback; this person was truly straightforward and confident.
The young man, with a smile in his eyes, made no attempt to hide his confidence and joy.
This reply left her speechless, unsure how to continue the conversation. She had expected the young man to at least be modest, but his answer was surprisingly assertive.
She suddenly thought of Dongfang Yu. If judged by the strict standards of the Dongyang royal family, then Wang Xiyue would be unqualified. She was far from virtuous. It seemed that the possibility of the two of them getting together in the future was really slim.
Wang Xiyue suddenly realized that she was overthinking things. The future is unpredictable, so she should focus on the present.
She felt the young man's gaze fixed on her, and for some reason, his gaze was so intense that she felt an urge to run away. She could only hurry into the inn and try to create some distance between them.
Dongfang Yu sighed softly. As long as Xiyue became his wife, the Xianwang Mansion would indeed be the most blessed place.
This goal is currently a long and arduous task.
His path to winning back his wife was foreseeably long and difficult. Whenever he showed any affection, Xiyue would deliberately avoid him. He didn't know if she was trying to avoid suspicion from the person he was supposed to be, or if she simply disliked the person she was now.
He felt as if he were jealous of himself.
Now he is beginning to doubt whether his initial replacement plan was wrong.
In fact, the relationship between Dongfang Yu and Wang Xiyue is a typical case of those involved being confused while bystanders see things clearly.
Wang Xiyue thought she was treating Xiao Ge the same way she treated everyone else, and Dongfang Yu also thought that he held the same position in Xiyue's heart as everyone else.
Little do people know that if a young woman can accept a man she doesn't know well calling her by her given name and allows him to get close to her without feeling disgusted, it's already the beginning of liking him.
As the saying goes, love arises without knowing its origin, and deepens with each passing moment.
While Xiao Yun was checking into the hotel, the people from the Prime Minister's residence also arrived.
Wang Xijie didn't stand on ceremony with the people from the Prince Xian's Mansion. Since they were all wealthy and powerful, he simply waited quietly for Dongfang Yu's men to pay the room bill.
After all, he had saved her life, so the Prime Minister's Mansion didn't need Dongfang Yu to repay him with his body; they could only repay him with his money.
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