51 So Confident

Tang Tian looked at the two as they presented themselves in front of him and slightly flattened his lips. It was the first time he lamented in his heart about not being the center of attention. 'It's his birthday, why are you stealing my spotlight like that?'

As for Empress Shui, she was surprised that this Prince of Shen would actually show up; but she didn't expect that there would be a little girl, too.

Even though the guests wanted to see them being criticized, they were appreciating the two's appearances.

Song Hui Yao was wearing a black robe with silver lines, contrasted to what he usually wore. One was black and the other was white; they didn't match together but also matched together somehow.

As for their visage, it was very apparent that they were too beautiful and flawless. The girl's hair was black and looked silky and lustrous like the best black silk brocade. And, that innocent and pure look on her face that made others want to admire her, this immaculate lotus.

"This is my little sister," Song Hui Yao introduced, "Song Xue Lian."

Blinking her big round eyes, Zhu Xiao Wan bowed her head to the emperor. "Xue Lian greets Your Majesty."

Tang Tian nodded, he wanted to know where did this little sister came from but didn't to be an intrepid person and why was she being carried?

Favorably, a courageous man spoke his mind for him. The man asked: "I know this may sound rude, but Prince Shen has been living in our Qianyu Kingdom for five years and we have never seen your little sister..."

Song Hui Yao smiled, his eyes narrowed as he glanced sideways at the man and said, "Yes, it was unfortunate that Xue Lian was seriously ill this five years, hence she couldn't have any contact with the outside world. That is why you never saw her before and it is also why I have to carry her."

"Ah..."

The guests were astounded by the answer. Five years couldn't go outside and had to stay at indoor, how hapless. They scrutinized Zhu Xiao Wan's naive face with eyes filled with pity.

While the highly jealous and anger Tang Rue who was on the verge of dragging Zhu Xiao Wan to the ground, out of Song Hui Yao's hold had steadily calmed down.

So it was just a little sister, she should go and get that little sister of his to like her, too.

"Let's the banquet resume," Tang Tian said.

Song Hui Yao walked to his seat and was about to sit down, Zhu Xiao Wan said, "Xue Lian wants something to eat..."

He raised his brows slightly and looked at her, then smiled as he placed her onto his seat. "I'll be back in a bit."

Just a beat after Song Hui Yao left, Tang Rue came smiling warmingly at Zhu Xiao Wan. "So you are Xue Lian, Prince Shen's little sister. I am Tang Rue, Princess You Yan, and also your brother's future wife."

'...' So confident? How bold of a princess this was. Zhu Xiao Wan derided inside whilst her big clear eyes were studying Tang Rue's warm face. Greeting Tang Rue with an astonishment look before smiling sheepishly, "Oh, Xue Lian didn't know that Big Brother was going to be married so soon..."

"Your Brother didn't tell you yet?" Tang Rue stared at her confoundedly.

Seeing her disoriented expression, Zhu Xiao Wan lowered her head and said, "Maybe Big Brother was busy and forgot to tell Xue Lian."

Shaking off her bewilderment, Tang Rue smiled and started to talk nonsense talks.

"Your Highness, could you please hand me a cup of tea?"

"Okay."

As she was handing it to Zhu Xiao Wan, the cup suddenly slipped and the hot tea fell onto Zhu Xiao Wan, staining her white dress.

"Ah!" Zhu Xiao Wan yelped, her eyes turned red as it teared up. She looked like she was about to shed out streams of tear without restraint.

The people around stared at Tang Rue with strange gazes and looks. Tang Rue was scared and worried that they would devalue her image in their mind. Hence, she took out a handkerchief ready to tap on the fabric to dry it. "I- I didn't mean to- I...it just slipped out of my hand..."

However, before she could even touch Zhu Xiao Wan, Song Hui Yao had picked her up from the chair, away from Tang Rue.

Staring at Tang Rue coldly then he turned to look at the emperor. "Your daughter has not yet pay this prince back her 55,000 silver coins debt and now poured hot tea on my weak and sick little sister? What does Your Majesty think about this?"