Princess Jin Hua, despite the many admirers she had, misplaced her affection on Ye Lanfeng at a royal court banquet.
Why call it a misplaced affection?
Because everyone in the Capital knew that Princess Jin Hua’s heart belonged to Lord Ye, yet he never so much as glanced at her. He completely ignored all the signs of affection she showed him.
"Young Master Jin, hello," Princess Jin Hua said with a slight smile, greeting him very politely—even though she was a princess of the nation, such a status was still insignificant before this crowd. The two maids behind the Princess also hurried to pay their respects. Newest update provided by novel⟡fire.net
"Princess Jin Hua, our lord is busy and has no spare time," Jin Yuguang replied with a slight nod, acknowledging her greeting.
"Then, might I trouble you, Young Master Jin, to deliver these gifts to Lord Ye?" Upon hearing Jin Yuguang’s frank and blunt response, Princess Jin Hua did not get angry but instead smiled gently, gesturing to the maid beside her. The maid quickly turned and took several exquisite brocade boxes from the carriage behind them.
"I also..." Jin Yuguang was about to outright refuse, saying he didn’t have the time either.
Princess Jin Hua cut him off, "I also have prepared some gifts for you, Young Master Jin." Another maid brought over a large food box and slightly lifted the lid, releasing an enticing aroma.
Damn! It’s my favorite roasted duck! Sorry, my lord! It doesn’t matter; just accepting something, right? If the lord doesn’t want it, we can just throw it away.
And so, Jin Yuguang shamelessly accepted the food box with both hands and said with a beaming smile, "Oh my, Princess Jin Hua, you are too kind. It’s true, my lord is very busy, but I can help you bring the gifts inside."
"Then I’m deeply grateful, Young Master Jin," Princess Jin Hua responded with a gracious smile, motioning for the maid to bring the brocade boxes and place them before Jin Yuguang. Holding the food box in one hand and supporting the brocade boxes with the other, Jin Yuguang gave Princess Jin Hua a warming smile, uttered a ’no need to thank me,’ and went straight in.
Princess Jin Hua watched as Jin Yuguang entered, and his silhouette disappeared before withdrawing her gaze. A hint of melancholy surfaced on her beautiful face. They say that sincere hearts can melt stone; does he truly not understand her feelings? Or is it possible that he already has someone else in his heart? No, that can’t be! Such a Banished Immortal-like figure could not possibly have eyes for anyone.
She hoped that one day he would turn around and glance at her. Princess Jin Hua frowned slightly, covering her chest, feeling a sting. Born superior to others, clothed in silk and satin, and loved by all; she had never been rejected by anyone. But despite such environs, she did not grow corrupt or oppress others with her power; on the contrary, her considerate and dignified nature was renowned throughout the Capital. She had countless suitors, but not one caught her eye.
Until that day, at the welcome banquet her father held for him, she saw that man, and from then on, her heart was utterly captured.
Ye Lanfeng, Ye Lanfeng...
Princess Jin Hua quietly repeated this name to herself, over and over again in her heart.
She was willing to lower herself, to shed her pride, and to follow him, just hoping that one day he might turn back and gaze upon her.
"That Young Master Jin is really something, acting all high and mighty. What’s so great about him? He’s just someone who follows around Lord Ye..." One maid behind Princess Jin Hua grumbled in indignation. If Princess Jin Hua had not already found out about Jin Yuguang’s likes and catered to them with the roasted duck, Jin Yuguang probably wouldn’t have agreed to help with the gifts. As the personal maid of the highly favored Princess Jin Hua, naturally, she had some standing too. Thus, facing such an incident today, she naturally felt disgruntled.
"Silence!" Princess Jin Hua suddenly turned, scolding her maid sharply to stop her foolish behavior.