Chapter 6: Shen Tengfeng Is Plotted Against by the Sixth Brother

 

“Your Highness, who is stronger, the Four Great Sword Immortals or the Sword Saint?” 

 

Ye Liyan puckered up her small, rosy lips, her eyes filled with curiosity. 

 

Having lived in the Duke of State’s mansion since childhood, she had rarely gone out, and the vast outside world did not fail to attract her. 

 

“In terms of actual power, I think the old Sword Saint can suppress the Four Great Sword Immortals,” Shen Yian said with a bitter smile. 

 

Pei Wen, the only Sword Saint in the world, this title alone is enough to overpower the four great sword immortals. 

 

Shen Yian put down his teacup and sighed: “I’ve gone to the Tiannan Sword City three times to ask the Sword Saint for guidance.”

 

“The first time, I knew I was no match for him, so I ran away.”

 

“The second time, I took a hit and had several ribs broken.”

 

“The third time, I took a hit and had a cup of tea with the old man.”

 

When Ye Liyan heard that Shen Yian had several ribs broken, her small face instantly turned pale, her eyes filled with anxiety, and her small hands involuntarily grasped the hem of his clothes.

 

“Your Highness, there are some spiritual medicines left by my father in the mansion that can cure internal injuries. I’ll go get them for you…”

 

Shen Yian held her hand and laughed: “Silly girl, do you think the palace doesn’t have such spiritual medicines?”

 

“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

 

“Your Highness, I…I’m not stupid,” Ye Liyan replied softly, her face flushing red.

 

This adorable behavior made Shen Yian’s heart skip a beat.

 

It was no good; he had to find his old man and set a good date for their wedding, and it had to be a grand one!

 

“Your Highness the King of Chu! Miss! The Fifth Prince has arrived!”

 

Jinxiu came running over and reported hurriedly.

 

Shen Yian raised an eyebrow; this Shen Tengfeng was indeed a freeloader, even coming to the Duke of State’s mansion to freeload.

 

“Let’s go, let’s go see my Fifth Brother. He’s the one who just took a big package of pastries from me.”

 

“Wait a minute, Your Highness…”

 

Ye Liyan instinctively reached for the black silk ribbon on the table.

 

“Silly girl, why do you always wear it?” Shen Yian asked, taking it from her first.

 

“But…Your Highness…Liyan…” Ye Liyan lowered her head, remembering the rumors and gossip outside. She was an unlucky girl, a disaster…

 

Every time she thought about it, those words were like thorns piercing her heart, and it seemed that only by deceiving herself could she reduce the pain.

 

Sometimes she would wonder if she was worthy of His Highness. Perhaps it would be more appropriate for her to hide in a corner and silently bless her beloved…

 

If it weren’t for herself… her mother might not have…

 

“What is that little head of yours thinking about every day?”

 

Her small head drooped, and a large hand unknowingly touched her forehead.

 

Ye Liyan’s face still had a lingering blush, which had even spread to her snow-white swan neck.

 

“What bad luck, what disaster? It’s just those worldly people who are blind.”

 

“As long as I’m here, you’re not allowed to wear it.”

 

“You are my future queen. If anyone dares to laugh at you, I will make them pay!” Shen Yian looked serious. He felt that he was both domineering and immature at the same time, like a domineering CEO in a novel. But after thinking about it carefully, he felt a little embarrassed.

 

“Your Highness…” Ye Liyan’s eyes were tearful, her heart overflowing with emotions, and she suddenly threw herself into the arms of the person she had been thinking about.

 

“Silly girl…” Shen Yian chuckled, slowly embracing her slender waist.

 

“Hiccup…”

 

Jinxiu let out a small hiccup, quickly covering her mouth, not knowing why, but suddenly feeling full despite having an empty stomach.

 

“Haha, the Fifth Prince is indeed a rare guest.”

 

Ye Tiance looked at Shen Tengfeng with a fake smile.

 

“I’m here to congratulate the Duke of State.”

 

Shen Tengfeng had been wandering around after eating a big meal at a brothel, and unknowingly ended up near the Duke of State’s mansion, so he decided to drop by and see if he could freeload something.

 

Was he afraid of bad luck?

 

Pfft.

 

If this ominous girl is really as scary as the rumors say, how could the Ye family have lived in peace for more than ten years? How could my father let her enter the royal family? Anyone with a brain wouldn’t believe the rumors, foolish people, all foolish people!

 

“I would like to express my gratitude to His Highness the Fifth Prince.” Ye Tiance bowed.

 

“You’re too kind, Duke Ye.”

 

After the exchange of pleasantries, the old man and the young man stood there, staring at each other.

 

Ye Tiance couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow; what’s with the lingering? You’re not going to leave, are you? My Duke of State mansion doesn’t have a dinner invitation for you, Shen Tengfeng.

 

Shen Tengfeng’s smile was about to freeze in the wind, and as a prince, he had come to congratulate the Duke of State, but the Duke didn’t even show any courtesy? At this point, it would be fine to invite him to dinner!

 

“Fifth Brother! What a coincidence!”

 

“Ah?! Sixth Brother!”

 

Shen Tengfeng’s heart skipped a beat; how did the Sixth Brother end up here too?!

 

Shen Yian walked over with a smile.

 

“Sixth Brother, what are you…”

 

Halfway through the sentence, Shen Tengfeng noticed the two girls following behind Shen Yian, and his eyes widened instantly.

 

What the hell…a fairy?!

 

“Greetings to His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince.” Ye Liyan led Jinxiu in paying her respects.

 

Those cerulean eyes sparkled even more brightly under the evening sun, making one’s imagination run wild.

 

“Sixth Brother, this is…”

 

Shen Yian smiled as he introduced: “My future queen, Ye Liyan.”

 

Upon hearing this, Ye Liyan’s eyes turned red with shyness and she lowered her head.

 

Damn…

 

Shen Tengfeng’s mind was blown.

 

No wonder this Sixth Brother would dare to ask the Emperor for permission to marry in front of all the officials during the morning court.

 

Those four beauties in Tianwu City would probably pale in comparison to this goddess.

 

The Duke of State’s mansion was indeed powerful! They had been hiding a goddess like this for so many years!

 

He had also heard that the Duke of State’s mansion would occasionally produce heavenly music-like sounds, which must be this goddess’s doing. The more he thought about it, the more jealous he became of this Sixth Brother…

 

“Sixth Brother, congratulations…”

 

After holding it in for half a day, Shen Tengfeng finally stretched out his thumb.

 

You’re a real Sixth Brother, aren’t you? Hiding a beauty like this in your golden house!

 

If he had known about Ye Liyan’s beauty, he would have taken action first.

 

Shen Tengfeng didn’t realize that he was closest to death when he had this thought.

 

Shen Yian smiled and bowed: “Thank you, Fifth Brother, for your blessings.”

 

As expected, a storm would sweep through Tianwu City again tomorrow.

 

No matter the era, one’s appearance seemed to be very important. As long as one looked good, even if they were sinful, their reputation would decrease by three parts.

 

Slowly, he would make all those rumors and gossip disappear, and when people mentioned Ye Liyan, they would think of lucky, wind-blown, and peerless beauty instead of unlucky, disastrous, and other derogatory terms.

 

“Uh… Sixth Brother, Duke of State, Miss Ye Liyan, I have things to attend to, so I’ll take my leave first.” Shen Tengfeng felt that he shouldn’t stay here, as they were a family, and he was just a freeloader?

 

The good mood of the day fell to the bottom twice in a row after meeting Shen Yian, the sixth brother. He is an ominous existence!

 

“Fifth brother, take care!”

 

“Your Highness the Fifth Prince, please walk slowly!”

 

As Shen Tengfeng was sent off, Ye Tiance couldn’t help but pinch his waist: “This Fifth Prince is indeed a rare guest. Counting this time, he has only come three times in all these years.”

 

The first time was to find Shen Yian, the second time was to deliver something on orders, and the third time was this.

 

“Fifth Brother is indeed a busy person.” Shen Yian chuckled.

 

“Your Highness, King of Chu, I’ve prepared a banquet for tonight. Would you like to stay and have a few cups with me?”

 

“Great, then let’s trouble General Ye!” Shen Yian didn’t refuse.

 

“Haha, wonderful! Ah Fu, go to the wine cellar and bring out the best wine. Tonight, I’ll drink with the King of Chu until we’re drunk!”