23 – You Still Don’t Know Xia Yuwan’s Relationship with Third Brother?
Today was the end of the month, which was also the day the Crown Prince and Crown Princess would officially announce their relationship to the public.
She had seen in the news that a press conference would be held, broadcast live worldwide.
And the location of the press conference was none other than the Royal Hotel!
So, the entire hotel was closed to guests today. The only people allowed to enter or leave were either members of the royal family, some political dignitaries, or high-level journalists who had been invited.
However, despite such a major event, Zong Zheng Ye had not mentioned a word about it to her.
Naturally, she had forgotten about it and didn’t keep it in mind.
“It seems Third Brother thinks you’re not presentable. You should have been at such an occasion, but he didn’t bring you out,” Zongzheng Ting stood nearby, speaking sarcastically.
Lu Xiao Ning pursed her lips and turned to leave.
Since Zong Zheng Ye didn’t want her to appear, she would tactfully leave.
But Zongzheng Ting extended his long arm, blocking her path.
“Sister-in-law, aren’t you angry at all? If it were me, I’d stride right in and stand openly in front of Third Brother.”
Zongzheng Ting really thought Lu Xiao Ning had no brains.
Lu Xiao Ning, of course, knew his intentions were impure. He had deliberately brought her here, wanting her to disrupt today’s press conference and make Third Highness take the blame, right?
“When nature calls, my stomach isn’t feeling well. I need to go to the restroom,” Lu Xiao Ning forced a smile and said to Zongzheng Ting.
But Zongzheng Ting raised an eyebrow. “Trying to escape by using the restroom? It’s not that easy!”
With that, he grabbed her firmly and dragged her toward the crowded area.
At that moment, the press conference was at its climax. The Emperor and Empress were introducing Xia Yu Wan to the media and placing a crown on her head.
Xia Yu Wan knelt before the elderly couple, accepting the “coronation” with a devout expression.
Once that crown was placed, the ceremony would be officially complete.
Lu Xiao Ning’s pupils contracted sharply. Could it be that Zongzheng Ting, in his madness, wanted to disrupt Xia Yu Wan’s “coronation”?
“You still don’t know about the relationship between Xia Yu Wan and Third Brother, do you?” Zongzheng Ting began to stir up trouble.
“I know. They’re exes,” Lu Xiao Ning said lightly.
Zongzheng Ting frowned sharply, looking at Lu Xiao Ning in disbelief. “Your ex is about to become your sister-in-law. Can you tolerate that?”
He continued to incite.
Lu Xiao Ning was speechless. Did Zongzheng Ting think he was too clever or that others were too foolish?
With just a few words, he wanted her to become cannon fodder?
“I can tolerate it. Why not? With the Crown Prince keeping Xia Yu Wan in check from now on, she won’t be able to cause trouble.”
Damn woman!
Zongzheng Ting clenched his fists, grinding his teeth in anger.
“Do you know that Sister-in-law still has lingering feelings for A Ye?”
“Third Master has already severed ties with her.”
Lu Xiao Ning remained completely unmoved. Instead, she watched the press conference ahead and even began to applaud.
“Second Imperial Highness, Xia Yu Wan will be your sister-in-law from now on. Is it appropriate to keep speaking ill of her like this?”
“You! Damn woman! Fine! Do you really think that just because A Ye married you, he’ll protect you? Just wait! One day you’ll fall into my hands, and we’ll see if your mouth is still this tough!”
They say villains die from talking too much, but Zongzheng Ting was practically a chatterbox. How was he still alive and well?
“We’ll talk about the future when it comes, tee-hee-hee.”
Lu Xiao Ning made a funny face and ignored Zongzheng Ting.
The ceremony ended, and the entire venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Lu Xiao Ning wanted to take advantage of everyone’s attention being focused on Xia Yu Wan and Zongzheng Mo, the newlywed couple, to quickly leave.
But the pervert Zongzheng Ting held her tightly, refusing to let go.
He wrapped his arms around Lu Xiao Ning and walked straight toward Zongzheng Mo and Xia Yu Wan.
When Lu Xiao Ning saw Zongzheng Mo, memories belonging to the original host suddenly surfaced.
The original host had met Zongzheng Mo three years ago.
At the time, Zongzheng Mo had come to their school to give a speech, and the original host had fallen in love with him at first sight.
Afterward, wherever Zongzheng Mo attended events, the original host would find ways to show up.
In the end, for Zongzheng Mo, the original host came to the Royal Power Hotel and became a lowly waitress. Because of this, she had more opportunities to see him.
Zongzheng Mo had an impression of Lu Xiao Ning. Every time he attended an event, the loudest cheers always came from her.
“It’s you?” Zongzheng Mo’s gentle face showed a mix of confusion and pleasant surprise.
Xia Yu Wan stiffened abruptly, clearly displeased.
“You know each other?”
“She could be considered one of my students.”
“Is that so?”
Xia Yu Wan’s expression darkened as she deliberately pretended not to recognize Lu Xiao Ning. “Second Brother, it’s your eldest brother and my big day, and you’re actually late? Being late is one thing, but why did you bring along some country bumpkin girl who came out of nowhere?”
Lu Xiao Ning was dressed in casual clothes and carrying a backpack, which indeed clashed with the atmosphere of the occasion.
Zongzheng Ting smirked mischievously and hugged Lu Xiao Ning even tighter. “Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law, let me introduce you. This is no country bumpkin girl—she’s Third Brother’s wife. You probably didn’t know, but Third Brother and this girl have already registered their marriage.”
“Third Brother is truly reckless!” Zongzheng Mo was shocked, but more than that, he felt helpless as an elder brother.
Marrying into the royal family was an extremely complicated matter.
Entering a wealthy family was already difficult.
Entering the royal family was as challenging as climbing to the heavens.
The selection of an Imperial Consort had to meet certain criteria. First, she must come from a noble family. Second, many political factors had to be considered.
For instance, some royal marriage arrangements were planned by royal family members and political elites as early as the prince’s birth.
Even if unforeseen circumstances arose later, the final decision would require extensive discussions between the cabinet and the royal family.
Zongzheng Ye’s originally arranged marriage was to the daughter of the country’s prime minister.
Since the girl was studying abroad, their marriage arrangement had been delayed and not yet finalized.
Zongzheng Mo never expected that Third Brother would be so bold as to arbitrarily decide his own marriage and marry a commoner?
Zongzheng Ting sneered coldly, pleased with Zongzheng Mo’s reaction.
“Isn’t Third Brother being reckless? Grandmother, Father, and Mother don’t know about this yet. If they find out, who knows… cough…”
Zongzheng Ting trailed off, leaving his words unfinished.
Lu Xiao Ning was utterly speechless.
Was there anyone who would set up their own younger brother like this?
And on their eldest brother’s big day, no less.
Was he trying to disgust his younger brother first and then move on to his eldest brother?
Lu Xiao Ning knew that if she stayed any longer, something major would definitely happen.
“Today is Eldest Brother and Sister-in-law’s special day, Second Brother. If there’s anything you want to lecture Third Master about, shouldn’t we discuss it later?”
Lu Xiao Ning said to Zongzheng Ting, then turned to Zongzheng Mo with a gentle smile.
Zongzheng Mo nodded. “Second Brother, take Third Brother’s wife away first. Make sure the reporters don’t notice.”
But she was the one Zongzheng Ting had brought here—how could he possibly take her away?
Zongzheng Ye, where are you?
Lu Xiao Ning was frantic. At this moment, she dared not cause a scene. Once reporters were drawn in, things would take a turn for the worse.
Zongzheng Ting was puzzled. Wasn’t this woman the type to start arguing at the slightest disagreement? Why was she so quiet now?
Not far away, after finishing his interview with the reporters, Zong Zheng Ye turned around and spotted the four of them chatting. When he saw Lu Xiao Ning standing next to Zongzheng Ting, with Zongzheng Ting’s hand firmly gripping her waist, he immediately instructed Wen Jing to push him over.
He pulled Lu Xiao Ning toward himself.
“Second Brother, aren’t you going to say a few words to the media? To congratulate Big Brother and his wife?”
“Alright, I’ll go right away.” Zongzheng Ting grinned sinisterly, finally releasing his lecherous hand from Lu Xiao Ning’s waist.
Lu Xiao Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She had intended to leave on her own, but Zong Zheng Ye unexpectedly took her hand and walked with her toward the elevator lobby.
“Third Master, the press conference isn’t over yet…”