Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 809 Brief Intention of Warmth (1)

Chapter 809: Chapter 809 Brief Intention of Warmth (1)

Everyone internally calculated their moves, and they were also shaken by Xiao Ruiyuan’s bold refusal of the emperor’s kindness; after all, not everyone has the courage to reject the favor of a monarch. However, doesn’t this also illustrate that he is indeed favored by the Holy One, with a bright future ahead?

Mo Yan stared blankly at the earnest Xiao Ruiyuan, her eyes unable to focus on anything else. She never imagined that in such an occasion, she would hear the most heartfelt love confession in the world.

Initially, she hesitated to accept this affection, merely because she thought it was difficult for him, in an ancient era where polygamy was legal, to give her an exclusive love for a lifetime.

Later, when their relationship was finally confirmed and their feelings deepened, he never made such a statement nor did she persistently seek this promise. But tonight, she finally heard the commitment she yearned for!

Xiao Ruiyuan seemed to sense something and casually shifted his gaze to Mo Yan’s face. In each other’s eyes, they saw the hidden longing for the most beautiful love in the world.

"Haha, I didn’t realize that Xiao Aiqing was such a passionate person. Well, if one day you meet a girl you fancy, my promise today still stands, and I will grant Xiao Aiqing a marriage!"

His goodwill was rejected, yet the sovereign sitting on the lofty Dragon Throne didn’t seem angry. Only the faint shade of gloom that flitted across the depth of his eyes revealed his true emotions.

"This subordinate thanks Your Majesty for his generous grace!" Xiao Ruiyuan once again gave a fist salute, though his heart did not fully relax.

He was well aware that Emperor Huian, knowing that he was fond of Yanyan, suddenly proposing marriage was by no means casual talk; it likely had a profound significance.

With that thought, he glanced toward the seat at the very front where Chu Heng was seated, with seven or eight people spanning the distance between them.

It wasn’t only Xiao Ruiyuan who felt something amiss; Yan Junyu and Chu Heng also sensed that the situation was not simple. They, too, couldn’t fathom Emperor Huian’s intentions and felt a trace of worry.

Both were aware of Xiao Ruiyuan’s deep feelings for Mo Yan and dreaded to imagine what their closest comrade (brother) would become if the two lovers could not be united.

The little interlude of the marriage grant thus passed, and the hall returned to its previous liveliness. The officials clinked cups and reminisced about the past. Only the dancing girls’ movements lost their earlier grace, but who would care about the thoughts of a group of dancing girls?

After three rounds of drinking, some lower-ranked officials with poor tolerance for liquor, who couldn’t miss the chance to climb the social ladder, were already drunk, causing some harmless jokes. It was a day of celebration, so no one spoke up to chastise.

As a County Lord, Mo Yan had no shortage of ladies toasting her, especially after Emperor Huian had specifically inquired about her; the number of people coming to offer drinks increased. Fortunately, the variety of fruit wines from Space had improved her tolerance, so she was not easily intoxicated.

Even so, with the sheer number of toasts, her originally smooth and fair face seemed to be brushed with the brightest rouge, adding a captivating allure to her beautiful visage that made it difficult for others to look away.

Xiao Ruiyuan’s gaze never left her. With his good tolerance and high status, he didn’t need to flatter anyone or drink to please those offering toasts. As such, his complexion barely changed, and his eyes remained clear.

Yet, when he saw the lady across from him with slightly knitted brows and a fragile bearing, he suddenly felt drunk. Otherwise, why would he harbor the desire to hide her away tightly, away from everyone’s sight?

However, someone had already noticed.

"Tsk, tsk, I thought she was just an unripe little girl, but who knew with a few drinks, she seemed to have blossomed suddenly. Hey, if only I had a brush and ink! I’d definitely capture this scene and hang it in my room to appreciate at leisure!"