bookcurios Chapter 279 The Arrogant Winner!
Chapter 279 The Arrogant Winner!
I learned that Zhao Kun brought back Princess Baili, Jin Wunan, and Jiang Xiner.
Prince Ying Guang of Zhao was overjoyed and ordered his son Ying Qi to go and greet him in person.
As soon as they met, Zhao Kun spoke first as if to take credit.
"Sir, I have fulfilled my mission and, after going through countless hardships, have finally rescued the princess!
Ying Qi patted his shoulder and encouraged him, "Zhao Kun, you did a good job this time. Father will definitely look upon you with new eyes!"
When Zhao Kun heard this, his face immediately became full of pride.
He also turned around to look at Princess Baili.
I hope to see admiration in the other person's eyes.
But his behavior is simply like flirting with a blind man.
Princess Baili ignored him completely.
Jin Wunan walked forward and bowed to Ying Qi.
"I've met the crown prince!"
"This is my eldest daughter, Jiang Xiner. When Duke Jiang was still alive, he specifically asked me to send her to you!"
Ying Qi followed Jin Wunan's gaze and his eyes fell on Jiang Xiner.
This made his eyes suddenly light up, and he was shocked on the spot.
However, Jiang Xiner was not used to the way the prince looked at her.
Subconsciously, he looked at Li Changsheng.
Ying Qi followed Jiang Xiner's gaze and his eyes fell on Li Changsheng.
"Who is this?"
Princess Baili was the first to introduce: "Brother, this is Yan Qing, the talented scholar who wrote 'The Goddess of Luo River' for Sister Jiang!"
When Jin Wunan heard Princess Baili's introduction to Yan Qing, he secretly felt something was wrong.
Seeing that Prince Yingqi's expression was indeed a little unnatural, he hurried back to make amends.
"Princess Baili, you don't know. In fact, the 'Ode to the Goddess of Luo River' was not written specifically for my eldest daughter. It was written when Brother Yan Qing dreamt of encountering the Goddess of Luo River while staying overnight by the Luo River. It was inspired by this and has nothing to do with my eldest daughter."
"Brother Yanqing, is this true?"
Li Changsheng smiled helplessly, neither admitting nor denying it.
Seeing the awkwardness of the situation, Ying Qi smiled and said, "Everyone must be tired after the long journey. I've already arranged a banquet to welcome you all!"
Baili sniffed his arm with a look of disgust on his face.
"I haven't showered in days, and I stink. I'm going to take a shower and change into clean clothes first!"
Jiang Xiner also said: "I'll go too!"
Bai Li and Jiang Xiner had just left when they heard a sharp sound coming from outside.
"Brother, it's so lively here, why don't you call us brothers?"
Before he could finish his words, two young men in brocade clothes walked in.
Zhao Kun introduced Li Changsheng who was standing next to him, “These two are also the sons of King Zhao, named Ying Jie and Ying Yong!”
After saying that, he stood up and walked forward, bowing.
"Meet the Second Young Master!"
"Meet the Third Young Master!"
Ying Jie and Ying Yong also clasped their fists and returned the greeting to Zhao Kun.
"Cousin, I heard that you went deep into Luodu this time and rescued Baili. That's truly a great achievement!"
Ying Jie and Ying Yong were both born to Ying Guang when he was enfeoffed as a vassal of King Zhao in Handan.
His mother was from the Zhao family, the largest family in Handan.
Therefore, he and Zhao Kun are cousins.
Zhao Kun pretended to be modest and said, "Second Master, you are too kind. In fact, these are not the achievements of me alone!"
Seeing this, Jin Wunan hurried forward to greet Ying Jie and Ying Yong.
"Jin Wunan greets the two gentlemen!"
Now that the Jiang family has been completely destroyed, Ying Jie and Ying Yong naturally will not take this stray dog seriously.
Both of them turned their noses up and ignored him.
It made Jin Wunan feel so embarrassed.
Ying Jie glanced around.
"General Jin, I heard that you brought my future sister-in-law Jiang Xiner here as well."
"I heard she's as beautiful as a fairy. Why don't you bring her out and let us brothers open our eyes?"
Before he could finish his words, Bai Li and Jiang Xiner walked in together.
Both of them had bathed and changed their clothes, and now they were dressed so brightly and beautifully.
The two brothers Ying Jie and Ying Yong were so shocked that their eyes widened and their saliva flowed down.
The two of them lived a life of luxury and played with countless beautiful women.
This may be the first time I have seen someone as beautiful as Bai Li and Jiang Xiner.
In comparison, those so-called beauties I met before were simply mediocre women.
"Bai Li, these two are brothers from Aunt Zhao's family!"
At this moment, Ying Qi walked up to Bai Li and took the initiative to introduce himself.
When introducing her, he also specifically emphasized the three words "Aunt Zhao".
The implication is that even if you two brothers are favored by your father, you are still illegitimate children.
After hearing what Ying Qi said, the expressions of Ying Jie and Ying Yong instantly turned gloomy.
But what Yingqi said was all true.
Even if they are angry, they can do nothing about it.
Ying Jie smiled awkwardly and looked at Zhao Kun and said.
"Cousin, you are so lucky to marry a beautiful woman like Bai Li!"
Ying Yong stared at Jiang Xiner and added sourly.
"Our big brother is also very lucky!"
Hearing what the two brothers Ying Jie and Ying Yong said, Bai Li and Jiang Xiner couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Ying Jie, what nonsense are you talking about? Who said I'm going to marry Zhao Kun?"
Seeing that the situation was a bit awkward, Zhao Kun quickly came out to smooth things over.
"Second Young Master, the matter between Princess Baili and I hasn't even begun yet, so don't rush it!"
Ying Jie looked confused and asked, "Cousin, you risked your life to rescue Bai Li from Luodu. You and Bai Li are a perfect match."
"Also, I remember my father once said that once you rescue Baili, he will personally grant you a marriage."
"You two being together is a natural thing. How can you say it's not even started yet?"
Bai Li angrily took over the topic and said, "The person who rescued me this time wasn't just Zhao Kun, but also Yan Qing."
"Besides, Yan Qing's talent is no less than Zhao Kun's. Do I still want to marry him?"
Li Changsheng, who was watching the show, never expected that Princess Baili would roast him over the fire with just one sentence.
All of a sudden, everyone present looked over there.
Moreover, Li Changsheng could clearly feel that the look in Zhao Kun's eyes when he looked at him was full of hostility.
Ying Jie, looking like he was enjoying the fun, said with a smile, "No wonder Bai Li didn't want to marry Zhao Kun. It turns out she already has a crush on someone!"
Ying Yong, who was standing next to him, also looked like he was enjoying the fun and was adding fuel to the fire.
"Bai Li, Zhao Kun is a man of both civil and military talents. Even my father admires him very much."
"If you say that this man named Yan Qing is as talented as Zhao Kun, I'll be the first one to disbelieve it!"
As he spoke, he looked at Li Changsheng with his nose in the air, his eyes full of provocation...