Chapter 10: 第10章 镶了金钻的太子爷

The Crown Prince?

Her pupils shrank violently. Shangguan Ruoyu whipped her head around to look at the elegant man beside her. Although she had long known he was a member of the North Sea Kingdom's royal family, she never imagined he would be the Crown Prince—a man standing above ten thousand people, second only to one!

But immediately after, she broke into a happy grin. Oh my, her daughter certainly has good taste; she had actually set her sights on a mountain of gold.

Feng Jinmo looked wordlessly at the woman whose eyes had turned into sparkling stars. His lips twitched uncontrollably. Why did he have the illusion that he was being plotted against?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince?" The Commander glanced strangely at the silent carriage. Was the Crown Prince playing hard to get and refusing to show his face?

"Ahem, Your Highness the Crown Prince?" He raised his volume, proactively announcing his presence.

The driver jumped down from the platform and gently lifted the carriage curtain, allowing the scene inside to come into clear view of everyone.

Wasn't it said that the Crown Prince had come alone? What was with this whole "bringing the entire family along" business?

"This humble official greets Your Highness." Li Kui cupped his fists in salute, though his peripheral vision curiously scanned the family of three surrounding the man. Were these the Crown Prince's dependents?

Feng Jinmo released his full aura, his entire being radiating an unapproachable nobility. "There is no need for such formality, official. Please rise."

So handsome! So stylish!

Shangguan Ling watched him, drooling.

Oh my, as expected of the man she had picked out! That momentum, that posture—absolutely exquisite!

"His Majesty has prepared accommodations for Your Highness. Please proceed to the relay station; your subordinates have already arrived ahead of you," Li Kui said with neither humility nor arrogance. Following this, two rows of soldiers formed a perimeter around the carriage, escorting it toward the relay station with imposing dignity.

Inside the carriage, Shangguan Ruoyu’s radar-like gaze swept over Feng Jinmo from head to toe. The scrutiny made his lower abdomen tighten and his spine straighten like a pine tree. He wondered inwardly: *What is this woman up to now?*

"Miss." Feng Jinmo tightly held the little milk bun in his arms, who was being restless and trying to peer out the window, and a breathtaking smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

"Hmph, a flirt." Shangguan Bai was extremely dissatisfied with his behavior of seducing his mother. Wasn't having a younger sister enough? Was he now setting his sights on his mother too?

The brilliant smile on Feng Jinmo's face instantly froze. Meeting Shangguan Bai's deep gaze, he continuously performed self-hypnosis in his heart: *Be patient. He is an adult; he shouldn't bicker with a child.*

"Mother, did you see that? A person like him is not reliable at all. We cannot leave my sister in his hands," Shangguan Bai said with absolute conviction, determined to rescue his sister from the jaws of danger.

"Mm, I feel the same way. Once men get money, they turn bad. This gentleman before us not only has money but also power and influence. If this precious treasure marries into his family, won't she be bullied by the women in his inner court until not even a speck is left?" Shangguan Ruoyu sighed with deep concern, perfectly embodying the image of a devoted mother looking out for her daughter.

He was truly innocent, wasn't he? This marriage hadn't even begun to take shape. Besides, he truly didn't have pedophilic tendencies. Feng Jinmo felt powerless to defend himself. How did the saying go? *Only small-minded men and women are difficult to raise.*

However, after learning his identity, they were actually able to maintain their composure. Heh, should he say they were truly worthy of being people who could pique his interest?

A flicker of a fragmented smile flashed through his wicked peach-blossom eyes, his demonic features seemingly glowing with a faint radiance, beautiful beyond compare.

Upon arriving at the relay station, Feng Jinmo needed to discuss matters with Li Kui. A guard was sent to escort the mother and children to their room to rest. Shangguan Ling was making a scene, refusing to go, her face covered in tears and snot, looking as if she were about to throw herself on the ground and roll around.

Shangguan Bai could no longer stand it. He grabbed her by the collar and, ignoring her violent resistance, marched off.

"Let me go! You hateful big brother, do you know that people who disturb others in love will be struck by lightning?"

"I command you to let go right now, or else! Or else I'll bite you to death!"

...

Shangguan Ling's shouting echoed continuously from deep within the corridor. Li Kui and the others kept their eyes downcast, pretending not to hear, but their peripheral vision secretly stole glances at the Crown Prince's expression. To their surprise, this golden Crown Prince showed no sign of impatience; instead, his face was full of interest.

Holy crap! Does the Crown Prince of the North Sea Kingdom like this kind of vibe? This is heavy stuff, folks.

"My apologies, the child is too unruly," Shangguan Ruoyu smiled sheepishly. Her temperament was gentle and her expression delicate, looking exactly like a lady from a prestigious family.

Knowing full well her nature for making scenes, the interest in Feng Jinmo's eyes deepened. "It is no matter. Go and check on her quickly."

"Mm." She trotted off after her. Only after her figure had disappeared did Feng Jinmo lead Li Kui into the main hall to prepare to discuss the serious crimes committed by the Second Prince.