Miss Truth
Chapter 387 - 245 Stunning Husband_2

Chapter 387: Chapter 245 Stunning Husband_2

Suddenly, Ran Yan felt a sour pain at the bottom of her heart, yet she felt inexplicably at peace.

Afterward, she didn’t hear clearly what was said next door, she had come in wanting to personally hear about Pei Jing’s death, yet in the end, the focus had unexpectedly shifted to Xiao Song.

Ran Yan sat down at the table, and soon, the Servant brought the dishes in.

No sooner had the Servant left than she, feeling no interest in dining and thinking of leaving, heard the door whoosh open and then close, and someone quickly stepped inside. Ran Yan’s heart tightened, and as she looked up, she saw that breathtaking face.

Ran Yan had seen many handsome men and beautiful women: Su Fu was coldly handsome, Ran Yunsheng gentle and bright, Qi Ning regal and aloof, but the face before her was somewhere between male and female, with slightly raised, slender eyebrows, eyes full of autumn’s spirit, lips shimmering with moisture... flawlessly beautiful, completely exquisite.

The blush on his cheeks and the fine sweat, he had just looked panicked like a lost sprite, yet he stabilized in an instant, and bowed to Ran Yan saying, "I have entered the wrong room, I have disturbed you, Wife, please forgive me!"

His voice was cool and refreshing as a clear spring flowing over her heart’s peak, Ran Yan hesitated for a moment, then said, "No harm."

No sooner had she spoken than urgent, fierce knocking sounded, and the man quickly hid behind the door, his eyes brimming with a plea as he looked at Ran Yan.

Wan Lu called out loudly, "Who is knocking?"

"Have you seen a handsome man?" someone outside asked.

Ran Yan gave Wan Lu a look, and Wan Lu said, "I haven’t seen anyone."

East Market was filled with important officials and nobility. To intrude recklessly could offend someone, so they dare not be rash, merely grumbled, "I clearly saw him run in here."

"I’ll just wait here, I can’t believe he won’t come out!" another person said.

With no further noise from outside, the man behind the door slid down against the wall, exhausted, daring not to speak, only bowing in gratitude to Ran Yan and the others.

Ran Yan picked up a teacup, gently skimming off the froth on top.

Such a handsome man, no one had the heart to betray him.

Ran Yan had not been there long, and the dishes were untouched. She simply let Ge Lan and Wan Lu eat together. She could only help him to the extent possible; when it came time that he must leave, whether those people would let him go was entirely up to his own luck.

The people outside seemed very patient, not stirring at all. They persisted for about half an hour, and then, for some reason, they suddenly left in a hurry.

The exceedingly handsome man sighed in relief, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Wife, for the rescue. May I know which family’s wife you are, so that I can repay you for today’s kindness in the future."

"No need for thanks, it was just a small effort, please feel free to go." Ran Yan said lightly.

The handsome man hesitated for a moment, but then took a jade ornament the size of a coin from his sleeve and placed it on the table, his voice clear and spiritual, "I work in the Eastern Palace, and though I hold no great power, I can help you with ordinary affairs, I only ask that you, Wife, not disdain it."

Ran Yan looked at him, if she had to use one word to describe him, it wouldn’t be "beautiful" but "spiritual"; his eyes, his voice, his appearance, all carried a natural spirit, making one feel comfortable after the initial awe.

He saw that Ran Yan did not refuse, so he stood up and was just about to step out when suddenly, from outside came a calm yet anxious voice, "An Jin?"

Ran Yan’s heart skipped a beat, An Jin... the eunuch in the Crown Prince’s service, likened to an Immortal, as Rong Qian had once described.

She felt deeply regretful, such a naturally favored person, nurtured with such spiritual aura, how could he degrade himself as a mere plaything beneath someone else?

Just as An Jin had opened the door, a person rushed forward in a few steps, looked him over from head to toe, then with a reproaching tone said, "Are you hurt? How could you enter the wrong room?"

"No, it was... the wife earlier who saved me." An Jin recalled Ran Yan’s calm and composed demeanor, how she hesitated not a moment to save him yet asked for nothing in return, and truly felt the urge to repay her kindness.

Ran Yan knew that the person worrying over An Jin must be the Crown Prince Li Chengqian; considering his notorious indulgence in pleasures and his eventual dethronement, she decided not to rashly try to get close to him.

However, contrary to her wishes, Li Chengqian, having heard what An Jin said, took him by the hand and came in personally to thank Ran Yan.

Li Chengqian strode into the room.

Ran Yan stood up and could now clearly see the visitor’s appearance. Li Chengqian was quite handsome too, bearing a resemblance to Li Ke, just with a slightly wider face, making him appear more earnest and stable, kind and polite; he bowed respectfully and said, "Many thanks to this lady for her righteous rescue."

"It was but a small effort, sir, you need not be so formal." Ran Yan bowed slightly in response.

"This lady remained composed in the face of danger, unlike the ordinary, and earlier even refused my offer of a reward, truly rare indeed." After An Jin finished speaking, he paused and added, "That’s why I disclosed my identity to her."

Li Chengqian paused for a moment, gave Ran Yan a look, and said directly, "Since the lady already knows, whatever An Jin has promised you, I will make sure it is done."

With the conversation having reached this stage, Ran Yan could no longer say she did not need this favor; at worst she just wouldn’t seek him out, so she crouched and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Chengqian glanced at the jade ornaments on the table, said nothing, and then turned and left.

Ran Yan felt a bit relieved, yet she couldn’t help wondering why Pei Jing had gone to great lengths to capture her for presentation to the Crown Prince; she had thought that the Crown Prince had such a unique taste, preferring women with her kind of poker face. But today, Li Chengqian’s gaze on her was very clear, showing no hint of interest; could it be that his famously indulgent demeanor was all an act for others to see?

As the Crown Prince with brothers eyeing the throne covetously, anyone with a right mind wouldn’t place themselves in such jeopardy.

Ran Yan suddenly thought of An Jin, could it be that he used his attractiveness to cover up something between him and An Jin?

Ran Yan pondered, should she sever ties or should she use Li Chengqian’s influence for the time being? This required careful consideration.

Not until Li Chengqian and his entourage had left did Ran Yan head back with Wan Lu and Ge Lan by carriage.

All the way, she thought about the things Xiao Song had done and said recently. The more she thought, the more she felt she could not fail to cherish such a fate, having someone so devotedly attentive in front of her, there was no reason not to treasure it.

Back at the mansion, after taking a bath, Ran Yan took the flute and went to Ran Yunsheng’s residence. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) and vote with your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket, your support is my greatest motivation.)