She watched excitedly as Zhan Tianye walked in.
The man appeared against the light, as magnificent and stunning as a divine emperor.
His appearance startled Princess Shengyue’s eyes and captivated her heart.
The painting was rendered poorly by the artist! How could the painting compare to the actual person!
Princess Shengyue’s eyes sparkled.
The attending palace maids beside Princess Shengyue, upon seeing the legendary Night King, were also astonished, their eyes wide. They had never seen such a handsome man! Even the foremost handsome man of Western Xia was eclipsed by the Night King.
Princess Shengyue, brimming with excitement, wished she could fix her gaze upon Zhan Tianye.
“Are you the Night King?” Princess Shengyue, unable to contain herself any longer, asked directly.
Everyone present, upon hearing this, twitched their lips. The princess of Western Xia was truly lacking in etiquette. While many women were taken aback by the Night King, none behaved as audaciously as Princess Shengyue, who practically wore her desire to be with the Night King on her sleeve.
Furthermore, from the moment she arrived, Princess Shengyue carried herself as if she were the most beautiful woman in the world and deserved everyone’s admiration.
While she was indeed beautiful, she was not the most beautiful in the world.
Therefore, everyone present was rendered speechless.
Zhan Tianyu also frowned subtly.
Zhan Tianye’s aura was chilling, his eyes darker than the night sky as he swept a glance at Princess Shengyue. His gaze was piercingly cold, as if he wished to blind her.
With just that one look, Zhan Tianye averted his gaze.
However, it was precisely this glance that drove Princess Shengyue into a greater frenzy. Never before had a man dared to look at her in such a manner!
Such a look was utterly captivating!
Princess Shengyue felt her heart boiling; this was true love at first sight! She would marry Zhan Tianye! She absolutely must marry Zhan Tianye, and no one would stand in her way!
After Zhan Tianye paid his respects to Emperor Zhan Tianhong as a subject, he went to take his seat.
The moment he sat down, Zhan Tianyu, beside him, looked at him and asked, “Fifth Brother, did you encounter some trouble on the way, hence your late arrival?”
Zhan Tianye shot him a glance. Not wishing to waste words, he coldly replied with a single word: “No.”
Zhan Tianyu’s face stiffened. His good Fifth Brother was showing him such blatant disrespect in front of others!
Feeling ignored and receiving no response from Zhan Tianye, Princess Shengyue, unwilling to be pacified, immediately asked again, “Does the Night King know who I am? To completely disregard me?”
Anyone who saw her would fawn over and try to please her!
Yet, he was ignoring her!
And he seemed unwilling to even glance at her.
It was infuriating.
Zhan Tianye held his teacup, his gaze fixed on the small tea leaves floating in it, not looking at Princess Shengyue at all.
Naturally, he offered no reply.
Seeing that Zhan Tianye continued to ignore her, Princess Shengyue’s face flushed with anger. “Night King? Are you even listening to what I am saying?”
“Too noisy. Your Majesty, if there is nothing urgent, this King shall take his leave.” Zhan Tianye took a sip of his tea, finding it bland, and directly addressed Zhan Tianhong, preparing to stand.
Zhan Tianhong was pondering how Princess Shengyue’s temperament was so displeasing. Yet, perhaps it was precisely this fearless nature that could accomplish great things. As he hesitated, Zhan Tianye’s voice cut through the air. He spoke to retain Zhan Tianye, saying, “Fifth Brother, please stay a moment longer. There are indeed some matters to discuss.”
Then, addressing Princess Shengyue, he added, “Princess Shengyue, the Night King is not yet aware of your identity.”
Instantly.
These words served as a reminder to Princess Shengyue.
Princess Shengyue immediately understood. Perhaps the Night King thought she was just an ordinary woman? Is that why he was indifferent to her? And he certainly hadn’t looked at her carefully.
From that one glance when she entered, he hadn’t truly seen her.
That was why he was ignoring her!
With this realization, Princess Shengyue felt a surge of clarity. She immediately fixed her gaze on Zhan Tianye and introduced herself, “I am Princess Shengyue of Western Xia.”
Zhan Tianye still did not look at her.
Seeing that Zhan Tianye remained indifferent, Princess Shengyue grew anxious.
Why was he still not looking at her?
She didn’t believe he hadn’t heard the various rumors circulating in the capital these past two days. Even if he hadn’t heard them, surely Yun Shu, that little slut, wouldn’t fail to run to him and complain or question him. Was it because of those rumors, or because of Yun Shu, that he was ignoring her?
Noticing that Princess Shengyue’s patience was clearly wearing thin, Zhan Tianyu spoke again, “Fifth Brother, Princess Shengyue is speaking to you.”
This was a reminder.
Since he had spoken, Zhan Tianye, in front of everyone, had to at least show some face.
Indeed.
Zhan Tianye obliged.
But it was merely a cold sweep of his gaze.
A glance, not a single word spoken.
What difference did this make from not looking?
Princess Shengyue was about to explode with anger. She could feel her humiliation, her face burning. The people around her seemed to be holding back laughter. She had rarely felt so embarrassed! Rarely had she been so utterly ignored by a single person!
Her face felt hotter and hotter!
Gritting her teeth, she directly addressed Zhan Tianye, “Night King, you and I are to be married soon. Is it appropriate for you to be so cold to me?”
This statement caused many to gasp in shock.
This Princess Shengyue was truly audacious!
Furthermore, the matter of the alliance through marriage had not yet been finalized, nor had the Emperor issued any decree. Her blatant pronouncement was… it seemed the rumors circulating this evening were largely true!
Zhan Tianyu’s lips twitched severely as he forced his mouth into a tight line.
Emperor Zhan Tianhong’s expression also turned cold. A mere princess of Western Xia dared to show him, the Emperor, such disrespect?
He had not yet spoken of the marriage alliance, and she had already declared it herself!
Truly uncivilized!
Princess Shengyue knew she had been a bit hasty, but what of it? The man she desired would not escape. However, him not escaping did not mean he could ignore her!
He had completely ignored her just now!
She lifted her chin slightly and continued, “Everyone knows that you and I are a match made in heaven. Your ignoring me now, is it not extreme disrespect towards me?”
“This King already has a Consort he intends to marry, and besides her, this King will not take another wife! Your Majesty, since the Princess of Western Xia wishes to form an alliance through marriage, let her marry Fourth Brother. It just so happens that the young heir of Prince Ning’s mansion needs a mother. Prince Ning has spoken up for Princess Shengyue and extricated her from difficult situations two or three times today, implying a mutual affection. Better late than never, let us finalize it today.” Zhan Tianye spoke directly.
When he remained silent, it was one thing. But when he spoke, he immediately shifted the topic, leaving everyone speechless.
Princess Shengyue’s anger intensified upon hearing this, “What does the Night King mean?”
Marry Prince Ning?
Let alone whether Prince Ning was worthy, she simply looked down on Prince Ning!
He was pushing her away?
She raised an eyebrow and continued, “You also said you have a Consort you are about to marry, which means she is not yet your Consort. I am the Princess of Western Xia. Since it has been decided that I will marry you, why would there be a reason to change people? As for the woman you are about to marry, I can find a good man to marry her to.”