chapter 7:
This is the day where Zhang Wei will meet Courtney Lim. Eventhough she knows this is supposed to happened it doesn't stop Xui Ying to feel uneasy.
What If Zhang Wei accepts her since she's a foreigner and her beauty is enticing? What if he falls in love with Courtney? Will she die again? She will fail her mission! all her hardwork will be in vain.
It's frustrating how she couldn't stop this from happening. She could seduce Zhang Wei in that way both of them will be on the bed the whole day. She smacks her forehead with that suggestion. When did she become a philanderer. This story is taking a toll on her sanity..
ON THE OTHER HAND||
Zhang Wei is groaning.He doesn't want to take another concubine. He's contented with his Wang Fei. As he tread closer to the receiving area his face slowly turns emotionless and his aura became dark. He looks like a tiger ready to devour. So far away from the puppy whenever he's with Xui Ying.
"Duke Zhang Wei has Arrived!" The eunuch announced as he enters. The slave traders stood up as an act of respect. On the other side of the room five beautiful women are lined up as if they are good on the market being advertised.
Zhang Wei sighed. He glared at the traders and didn't even bother to look at the young ladies, who are clearly mezmerized by his alluring looks.
"I don't want any of them."
Zhang Wei implied which surprised the Traders. Duke Zhang Wei always buy one or two from them and this is a first. He is there most important customer and they can't risk to lose him.
The Trader immediately grab the hand of their most beautiful and prized catch, Courtney Lim, and dragged her infront of Zhang Wei.
"This is a foreigner. Isn't she a beauty? We really reserved her for you only Duke." The trader said with eyes full of expectation. Hoping Duke can see how precious this catch is but sadly his heart is now captivated by Xui Ying.
Zhang Wei looked at the raging eyes of Courtney. He looked at her emotionlessly which peaked Courtney's interest. No one ever looked at her like that. Most of the guys she interacts with looks at her lustfully or with eyes full of admiration.
Zhang Wei on the other hand misses Xui Ying. He waves his hand on the guards which means he wants the guests out of his property. The guards escorted them out on the command.
"And you guys can no longer come back."
Zhang Wei turned around and went to visit Xui Ying in her room. He ordered the servant who is attending him to ask the chef to prepare their lunch.
Now, We might ask, What happened to Courtney Lim? Who bought her? The answer?
After the failed purchase in Duke Zhang Wei's Mansion. The traders went to the emperor's palace to offer him Courtney Lim. The emperor like the original Zhang Wei, He was enticed by Courtney's enticing beauty and bought her.
Because of this plot change. Courtney will meet the Prince Li Wei but he will look at her as one of the emperor's scheming concubine. He is disgusted with her and will never look at her as a love interest.
Spring feast is happening in 3 days. They are leaving in an hour and Xui Ying is now getting ready to dress. They need to leave early to arrive there early since there is no other transportation in this era but a horse. She sighs and looks at Ruyi.
"Do we have to? Isn't there any faster way to get to the Capital?"
Ruyi bowed her head and shakes her.
"My Apology mistress but sadly there isn't. The only way to get to the Capital is by feet or by horse."
"Ughhh. Tell the guards we are ready to depart."
Ruyi folds her arms together and bows her head.
"Understood Mistress"
Zhang Wei finished and getting ready. All their baggages are now loaded in the carriages. He just needs to call for Xui Ying. He was about to when a guard came to report to him that Xui Ying is ready.
He nodded and went to Xui Ying's room. Zhang Wei guided Xui Ying to the carriage and sat down beside her. Xui Ying placed her head on his shoulder and sighs. Zhang Wei chuckles as he knows she's bored.
"Im hungry.. I want some snacks."
She said as she sits up straight and looks at the duke with cute puppy eyes. She usually does this to get what she wants and it works all the time. One thing she realize is that the duke is actually weak againsts cute things.
He took a cookie from his red pouch hanging down his waists and feed it to her. She opened her mouth. As she chew on the scrumptious cookie she seductively licks her lips. She looks at him and smirks.
He can feel his face heat up when he saw her smirk. He bit his bottom lip before leaning down to plant a soft kiss on her lips. He smirked as he felt her arms wrapped around his neck, deepening the kiss.
The kiss they had was sensuous, full of passion and need. The need to feel her once again in his arms. She's like his favorite drug, The one who makes his day more exciting.
Her hands travelled down to his crotch. He moans inside his mouth as he felt her hand rubbing his hardening member underneath his silky clothes.
Before he can even grab her waist they heard a knock on the window. They both groan in frustration. Xui Ying rolled her eyes before pulling herself off of Zhang Wei's embrace.
"What!?"
The annoyance is evident on his voice as he respond to the person outside.
"Is everything all right, master? I heard a groan. I wanna make sure."
Xui Ying blushed upon hearing that, She looks down and sniffle a giggle. Zhang Wei placed his hands on his head, massaging his temple.
"Everything is fine!"
The two of them looked at each others eyes, no words was exchanged but it's like they understand what the other one is thinking.
In her mind, Xui Ying is smirking. she knows that she already won the moment that Zhang Wei rejected Courtney.