"Your Highness."
Mo Liandi frowned slightly as he looked at Ning Yan'er standing at the door. He nodded indifferently and strode away.
Seeing this, Ning Yan'er's face turned pale. Regardless of the on - lookers, she lifted her skirt and quickly caught up. "Your Highness, my father has something important to discuss with you. Please visit the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion."
A flash of annoyance crossed Mo Liandi's eyes, but he had to stop. "What's the matter?"
Ning Yan'er looked at his extremely handsome face, blushing shyly. "I don't know, Your Highness."
Hearing this, Mo Liandi frowned even more. "Hmm."
A look of joy immediately appeared on Ning Yan'er's face. She quickly led Mo Liandi towards the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion.
As for the coachman, A Bi promptly told him to drive the carriage back on his own.
By the time they reached the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion, Ning Yan'er was already out of breath from exhaustion. But she pretended to be calm and gracefully stood beside him.
When the Marquis of Huaiyuan saw Mo Liandi's arrival, a smile immediately appeared on his face. He quickly bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Your Highness."
Looking at his daughter standing beside Mo Liandi, the Marquis of Huaiyuan was extremely satisfied. "Please take the seat of honor, Your Highness."
Mo Liandi didn't decline politely. He stepped forward and took his seat.
Ning Yan'er winked at the Marquis of Huaiyuan and then respectfully stepped back. She had practically run all the way back to the mansion to keep up with Mo Liandi. Not only was she exhausted, but her back was also soaked with sweat. She couldn't afford to lose her composure in front of him.
The Marquis of Huaiyuan nodded with a smile. Truly, a daughter becomes unruly when she grows up!
Mo Liandi was rather impatient. He coldly said, "Marquis of Huaiyuan, why did you invite me here?"
The Marquis of Huaiyuan's admiration for Mo Liandi grew even stronger. Mo Liandi was the King of Guo'an, with illustrious military achievements and high - ranking power. Even the emperor had to show him some respect. If he could marry Yan'er to him, it would be a good thing for both him and Yan'er!
Therefore, the Marquis of Huaiyuan didn't beat around the bush. He directly asked, "What do you think of my daughter, Your Highness?"
Mo Liandi frowned slightly, not immediately understanding what the Marquis of Huaiyuan meant.
Seeing Mo Liandi's silence, the Marquis of Huaiyuan continued, "My daughter, Yan'er, has reached the age of marriage. She is the only princess in the Great Liang Dynasty, and her appearance is extremely beautiful. I wonder if Your Highness is interested?"
The position of the Princess of Guo'an was a great temptation for many people. Thinking of his daughter's desperate pleas, a flash of helplessness crossed the Marquis of Huaiyuan's eyes.
If Mo Liandi still didn't understand the Marquis of Huaiyuan's intention at this moment, he would truly be a fool. His face instantly turned colder. "Is this why you invited me here, Marquis of Huaiyuan?"
Seeing Mo Liandi's suddenly cold expression, a sense of unease rose in the Marquis of Huaiyuan's heart. But thinking of his daughter's pleading face, he gritted his teeth and said, "Yes."
He had invited Mo Liandi here today for this very reason! For Yan'er's happiness, he had to put aside his pride.
"In the vast Great Liang Dynasty, perhaps only Yan'er is worthy of Your Highness." There were no princesses in the Great Liang Dynasty, and his Yan'er was the only princess with a noble status. He had raised her well since childhood, and her manners were no worse than those of a princess! Moreover, her appearance was one of the best. Coupled with his power as the Marquis of Huaiyuan, who in the vast Great Liang Dynasty could compare?
Hearing this, a sneer curled Mo Liandi's lips. "She wants to be my princess?"
The Marquis of Huaiyuan looked at the sneer on Mo Liandi's face and couldn't figure out what was on his mind.
But things had come to this point, and it was impossible for him to give up. So he gritted his teeth and nodded. "Yes."
He was extremely dissatisfied with Mo Liandi's arrogant attitude. In terms of seniority, he was Mo Liandi's elder, but Mo Liandi showed him no respect at all. This made him wonder if Mo Liandi would help him if he really married Yan'er!
However, in the Great Liang Dynasty, except for Mo Liandi, there was probably no one else worthy of Yan'er!
Thinking of Mo Liandi's power, he became even more determined. The Princess of Guo'an would surely be Yan'er!
The sneer in Mo Liandi's eyes deepened. He immediately stood up. "Marquis of Huaiyuan, you'd better give up this idea. My princess will never be such a useless person!"
As for the Marquis of Huaiyuan's power, he didn't care at all. Whatever the Marquis of Huaiyuan had, he also had! He wasn't tempted!
If there was something he really wanted, he would seize it with his own hands!
Hearing this, the Marquis of Huaiyuan's face instantly darkened. "Your Highness, why is Yan'er unworthy of you?"
Ning Yan'er, who had rushed over after quickly changing her clothes, froze when she heard this. Tears welled up in her eyes. Why?
Mo Liandi coldly said, "I never keep useless people by my side!"
Ning Yan'er was of no value to him! Moreover, he already had someone in mind for his princess!
Thinking of this, the jade hairpin in his bosom seemed to be getting hot. If it were Liu Rumei, even if she were useless, he would still keep her.
At this moment, he was extremely eager to see that calm and gentle woman.
With this thought in mind, he walked out of the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion without hesitation.
Looking at Mo Liandi's departing back, the Marquis of Huaiyuan's eyes were full of malice. What an arrogant King of Guo'an! He had belittled his daughter so much!
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er couldn't help but shed tears. Why? She was the only princess in the Great Liang Dynasty, the most noble woman in the dynasty. Why wasn't she worthy of him?
A Bi, standing beside Ning Yan'er, looked at her with pity but didn't know how to comfort her.
The Marquis of Huaiyuan keenly heard the soft sobbing. He walked to the door and saw Ning Yan'er standing there with tears all over her face. He couldn't help but sigh. "Yan'er..."
Ning Yan'er couldn't hold back anymore and threw herself into the Marquis of Huaiyuan's arms. "Father, I've loved His Highness since I was a child. Why doesn't he want me?"
Was there something wrong?
Hearing this, a cold light flashed in the Marquis of Huaiyuan's eyes. He had raised Yan'er well since childhood with the aim of making her the Princess of Guo'an. Now that the time was ripe, he couldn't let all his years of hard work go to waste!
Thinking of this, his eyes were filled with a bit of coldness. When he lowered his head, the coldness in his eyes turned into a gentle light. "Don't worry, Yan'er. Father promises you that the position of the Princess of Guo'an will surely be yours!"
In the Great Liang Dynasty, Yan'er was the most noble. If even she was unworthy to be the Princess of Guo'an because he didn't keep useless people by his side, then there was probably no one in the vast Great Liang Dynasty who was worthy.
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er immediately stopped crying and smiled. Her eyes were full of gratitude as she looked at the Marquis of Huaiyuan. "Thank you, Father."