TSFLIP Chapter 254

“Who are you? State your name, perhaps I can spare your life,” the handsome young man said arrogantly, his smile just as flamboyant. Anyone would be displeased if interrupted while “conducting serious business,” and of course, he was no exception. However, he still managed to maintain a false smile.

In contrast, the woman behind him curiously watched Feng Guang, finding this young lady quite intriguing.

Gu Yan stood up and positioned himself in front of Feng Guang, coincidentally blocking her line of sight. He said, “Young Master Lan, long time no see.”

“You recognize me?” Lan Tingyu’s eyes narrowed in suspicion.

“Five years ago, at the palace banquet for the Crown Princess’s tenth birthday, I met you briefly. I believe you entered the palace with General Lan at that time. Have I remembered incorrectly?”

Five years ago, at the palace banquet for the Crown Princess’s tenth birthday, Lan Tingyu indeed entered with his older brother, Lan Tingrong. The fact that this man remembered such a distant event only made Lan Tingyu even more cautious. “Who exactly are you?”

“I am Gu Yan,” he said with a faint smile. “Young Master Lan, I fear you may not remember me.”

The well-known Prince of Modesty, Gu Yan, was also the Regent. Even though Lan Tingyu had lived a life of idleness, he could not have possibly missed such a famous name. But as a notorious young heir, an unruly troublemaker, Lan Tingyu would never lower his posture despite knowing Gu Yan’s higher status.

“So it’s Prince Modesty,” Lan Tingyu said with a charming smile. “And who might this lady behind you be?”

No one had ever dared question his “abilities,” especially since she had spoken so openly about it. Lan Tingyu would never forget the scene just now when he was “working hard,” only to hear a certain phrase from the room next door, followed by the sight of Su Bi laughing beneath him. To a man, it was a great humiliation!

Five years ago, Feng Guang was still a ten-year-old girl, so it made sense that Lan Tingyu didn’t recognize her now.

“And this lady is…?”

As Gu Yan was still pondering his words, Feng Guang stepped forward, linking her arm with his and smiling brightly. “I am Lord Wang’s newly taken concubine, Xiao Xia. I’ve heard much about you, Young Master Lan.”

“Xia,” a name derived from the same pronunciation as “summer.”

Gu Yan remained unnervingly silent because she was discreetly pinching his arm, signaling him not to say more.

Lan Tingyu raised an eyebrow. “So, you’re Prince Modesty’s concubine. Prince Modesty has great taste. Since you are merely a concubine, how about I request this woman from Prince Modesty? Would he be willing?”

Before Gu Yan could respond, Feng Guang shyly covered her lips and said, “Though I deeply love Lord Wang, Young Master Lan, you are quite handsome. If you want me, I would be willing. However, this may not be fair to Lord Wang. How about, instead, you exchange the lady behind you for me?”

Gu Yan furrowed his brow. “Feng…”

“It’s Xiao Xia,” she whispered, standing on tiptoe and leaning close to his lips, just a breath away from kissing him. She softly said, “Though I am reluctant to part from Lord Wang, spending every day together has become tiresome. Why not seek a more exciting life?”

Gu Yan’s expression darkened. He couldn’t help but wonder what she meant by that. Was she implying she was tired of his occasional teasing? Or was she truly interested in Lan Tingyu?

Su Bi, who had been silent all this time, smiled at Lan Tingyu.

Lan Tingyu straightened his posture, sneering, “A mere concubine, daring to compare herself to my Su Bi? If you want to raise your worth, that’s not how you do it.”

“Oh? A mere concubine?” Feng Guang glanced at Gu Yan, her eyes filled with flirtatious charm. “Lord Wang, what will you do about someone who looks down on your woman like this?”

If I want to make you my emperor consort, what will you do?

Gu Yan suddenly recalled her words in the alley, the same seductive pose she had taken. He had known for a long time that when she was idle, she could make anyone sigh in resignation. But when she was serious, she could leave one in awe of her natural allure. And he should have been beyond the age of letting a beautiful woman make him lose his mind.