Hello this is me the author so I'm going to update only in sunday or Saturday cause that's my free time hehehe. This one is bunos for you all hehehe.
After dismissing the maids, I stretched my body, feeling absolutely wonderful. My headache was completely gone, and the fact that I had successfully obtained the Spatial Mountain made me want to laugh out loud in triumph.
"Hehehe, Female Lead, you can cry now! That treasure is mine!" I smirked confidently at my reflection in the mirror.
Soon after, other maids entered to help me dress. Today, I deliberately chose a black robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns. It looked majestic, domineering, and slightly intimidating.
"Your Highness, you look magnificent," the maids chorused respectfully.
"Of course it's perfect! With this look, who dares to mess with me? Who wouldn't be captivated? Even I am falling for myself." I adjusted my collar and patted my cheeks, ready to head to the court assembly.
The Imperial Hall was noisy as usual, filled with officials standing in neat rows. I walked in with my head held high, exuding an aura of cool arrogance.
My eyes swept across the hall.
Hmm, as expected, Lin Mo was standing there with his usual icy expression. Yan Chen was positioned off to the side, looking energetic and sharp.
But wait... my gaze suddenly froze.
Standing near the entrance was a man with silvery-white hair and deep grey eyes. He wore simple light-grey robes, giving him an air of delicate mystery. He was undeniably handsome, breathtakingly so, yet his face was completely devoid of emotion.
Who is this guy? I frowned. Why is he here?
Just as I wondered, my special ability, the Appraisal Eye, activated automatically.
Lei Wen
- Gender: Male
- Age: 24
- Cultivation: Fire Realm II (- Can Summon Lightning Eagles)
- Title: The Discarded Prince
- Status: Crown Prince of the Lei Kingdom
- Skills: Enhanced Hearing (Master II), Spear Art (Expert III), Personality Reader (Veteran I)
At that moment, the Emperor arrived.
"Silence!"
After the formal greetings and rituals, the Emperor smiled and announced, "Today, we have a distinguished guest. This is Lei Wen, Crown Prince of the Lei Kingdom. He has arrived early to reside here and prepare for the wedding proceedings."
Lei Wen?!
My eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
Oh my god! It's really him! The one known as the 'Discarded Prince,' but who is actually terrifyingly strong! And he is one of my future husbands!
I stared at him intensely. Wait, in the novel, wasn't he supposed to arrive much later? Why is he here so early? Did my actions change the plot again?
I quickly composed myself. No way can he see that I'm nervous. I must act arrogant! I am the Villain Boss!
As Lei Wen bowed respectfully to the Emperor, his gaze inadvertently drifted towards me.
Our eyes met.
I immediately narrowed my eyes, sizing him up from head to toe with a haughty and disgusted expression, as if he were nothing but dirt beneath my feet. I even let out a soft, cold snort.
"Hmph!"
See that? I am super bad and arrogant! Don't even think you can figure me out!
Lei Wen remained calm, but his grey eyes seemed to study me deeply, as if trying to see through my soul.
"Zhou Tianyi," the Emperor called out to me.
"Yes, Father!" I was slightly startled but stood up gracefully.
"Lei Wen will reside in the Eastern Palace while waiting for the wedding. Ensure you receive him properly," the Emperor ordered before dismissing the court.
"Understood," I replied loudly. I then walked down the steps slowly, stopping right in front of him.
Like all the male leads in this world, he was incredibly tall, forcing me to tilt my head slightly to look him in the eye. But this did not discourage me in the slightest. My aura was like a blazing fire, overwhelming and regal.
"Hmph, so you are one of the four coming to marry me?" I crossed my arms, looking down my nose at him. "You look... well, barely acceptable. But listen closely—within this palace, I am the Master. You must obey, understand? Or else, don't blame me for being cruel."
I leaned closer slightly, a wicked smirk playing on my lips as I whispered, "Welcome to my cage, little prey."
Lei Wen looked at me, his face still calm, but a faint, intriguing smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"Then... I shall trouble Your Highness to take care of me from now on," he said softly. His voice was pleasant, yet it carried a hint of knowing, as if he saw right through my act.
I turned around proudly, waving my sleeves dramatically. Hehehe! Acting like a villain is honestly so fun!
"Follow me! Don't just stand there looking stupid!" I shouted as I marched ahead.
As we made our way toward the carriage, I could feel two intense gazes burning into my back. It was my other two future husbands, watching the scene unfold with obvious jealousy.
Lei Wen touched his chest slightly, a strange feeling blooming within him. Arrogant? Yes. But also... incredibly interesting.
As I walked, I thought to myself: Okay, Lei Wen is here now. The plot is getting exciting. But wait... why is my heart beating a little fast? No way! I am here to steal their golden fingers and treasures, not to fall in love! Focus, Zhou Tianyi!
Just as these thoughts wandered through my mind, two figures suddenly stepped out and blocked my path. I walked straight into one of them with a soft bump. Looking up, I saw it was Yang Chen and Lin Mo.
They looked at me with eyes that seemed to scream, 'Our prey is being stolen!'
I glared back at them, putting on my most smug expression and crossing my arms.
"Hey, what do you two want?" I challenged.
"Nothing much," Yang Chen said, his tone laced with provocation as he looked past me. "We just wanted to see... oh, right, this must be Prince Lei Wen, correct?"
"Watch your attitude, Yang Chen," Lin Mo chided calmly. He then placed a hand over his chest and bowed slightly in a proper, ancient salute.
"We would like to be the ones to escort His Highness to the Eastern Palace," Lin Mo suggested smoothly.
"Why would you two do that?" I asked suspiciously.
"To share the burden for Your Highness, of course," Lin Mo replied, bowing respectfully again while flashing a seemingly innocent smile.
'Hmm, what is this guy planning? So confusing...'
"Alright then. I allow it," I declared generously.
Lei Wen watched from behind, looking slightly surprised. She just tossed me to them like that? Interesting...
Others are attracted to me at first sight, but this one... she acts like she doesn't care at all. He raised a hand to stroke his chin, his gaze becoming even more focused on the figure walking ahead.