Chapter 1466: Her Highness the Princess (12)

Whenever Yun Buxiu closed his eyes now, all he could see was the image of her coldly departing.

Looking at the zither before him, Yun Buxiu slammed his palm down upon it, reducing the instrument to dust.

“Young Master, this… this is the zither that has accompanied you for over ten years!” The attendant was completely bewildered. Why would Yun Buxiu destroy his beloved instrument?

Rising to his feet, Yun Buxiu said, “I won’t play the zither anymore.”

The attendant was speechless. Young Master, your mastery of the zither is unparalleled. People call you a zither fanatic. The instrument means more to you than your own life. How can you simply stop playing? This… this doesn't seem like our young master at all.

With a flick of his sleeve, Yun Buxiu scattered the powdered remains of the zither across the ground.

He gazed in the direction where Tang Guo had disappeared. For some reason, his heart ached terribly. It felt as though, in that moment, he had lost something immensely important.

Seeing the sorrow surrounding Yun Buxiu, the attendant wisely kept silent.

He had never seen his young master so despondent.

Was it because the Eldest Princess had ignored him?

That made sense. Wherever the young master went, there had never been a woman who disliked him.

Now, suddenly, there was one who had rebuked him and walked away coldly. Such treatment had dealt a blow to his confidence. It was only natural that he felt miserable.

“Go investigate what the Eldest Princess likes.”

“Young Master, are you planning to change your strategy?”

No, Yun Buxiu denied inwardly. He intended to approach her sincerely. As for why he wanted to get close to her, he hadn't figured that out yet.

Host, that fellow destroyed his zither in a fit of anger. Hehe...

“System, your laugh sounds awfully lecherous.”

The system protested, Host, I'm adorable. How can you call me lecherous?

Host, judging from their conversation, it seems he wants to get close to you in order to obtain some medicinal ingredient from the Empress.

“No matter what he wants to obtain, if he plans to use such methods to get it, then there’s none to be had. He can go right back where he came from.”

The system thought for a moment. It seemed he had realized something and no longer intended to do things that way.

He still hoped the Host wouldn't be so lonely.

This world wasn't bad. As long as Lu Qing's actions were curbed, the Host had a father, mother, and elder brother who doted on her. If she could also have an obedient prince consort who treated her well, then everything would be perfect.

Seeing Host happy had become the system's greatest wish.

Who knew that fellow would make his entrance with negative points right from the start, leaving such a terrible impression on the Host.

If he wanted things to continue, it would be difficult.

The Host's trust was easy to obtain, yet also the hardest to gain.

What she hated most was being approached with ulterior motives.

It always reminded her of certain deeply unpleasant memories.

The system was still worrying when it suddenly jolted.

Host, Lu Qing is making a move.

“How?”

Through the system's surveillance screen, Tang Guo saw Lu Qing speaking with Juanzhu.

Lu Qing told Juanzhu that the scenery by the lake was beautiful and that he wished to paint a picture.

Yet after pondering for a long time, he felt the painting lacked something.

After seeing Juanzhu, he finally understood.

It lacked a beauty.

He asked Juanzhu to bring Tang Guo over. She only needed to walk around the lake once. He promised that he would not disturb the Princess at all. He merely believed that the Eldest Princess was the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital.

Juanzhu naturally agreed without hesitation.

If the Princess became pleased afterward, perhaps she would finally take a liking to Lu Qing.

Juanzhu had long been blinded by Lu Qing's talent and appearance. She failed to notice the look of certainty in his eyes.

Not long afterward, Juanzhu came running to Tang Guo.

“Your Highness, the scenery by the lake is beautiful. Would you like to go take a look?”