Chapter 9: Unobtrusive Ostentation!

Chapter Nine: Unobtrusive Ostentation! Zhan Xiaojiu's attitude in sincerely admitting her 'mistake' was incredibly earnest!

To the point where everyone in the venue was looking at her as if she were a monster!

Once upon a time, the eldest young lady of the Prince of Zhongyi's Manor had actually become so self-aware!

This world was simply too fantastical!

Everyone thought so, but Zhan Lingfeng definitely did not!

His treasure, even if she poked a hole in the sky, it would certainly be the fault of that damn Heavens!

At this moment, because of Zhan Xiaojiu's words, Zhan Lingfeng's sharp eyes glared at Ning Xue without blinking for a single second!

Those deep, cold eyes, resembling a dark abyss, made Ning Xue shiver involuntarily with just one glance!

Precisely because of this, she seemed unable to help herself from leaning closer to the Regent, attempting to seek protection!

"Xue'er, do not be rude!"

The Regent, Hei Yao, lightly arched the ends of his dark eyes as he glanced at Ning Xue. His tone was calm, yet it still made Ning Xue tremble uncontrollably!

Those who knew the Regent naturally knew that once he arched the ends of his eyebrows, it was inevitably a precursor to anger!

Zhan Xiaojiu hid all her expressions deep within her heart. Looking at the Regent, she couldn't help but shake her head secretly!

Truly a demonic menace!

He clearly possessed a face that could enchant all living beings, with eyes that were naturally upturned like a vixen's; now, as he lightly lifted the corners of his eyes, it was practically an incitement to commit a crime!

He stood there with an air of indifference, yet the faint aura of coldness he exuded was awe-inspiring!

This man was truly difficult to deal with!

But at this moment, another matter came to Zhan Xiaojiu's mind!

She had just faintly caught a scent of medicine in the air. If she wasn't mistaken, that... should be a type of chronic medicine sufficient to numb the nerves.

She had only arrived in this world for one day, and she hadn't expected to encounter such a strange occurrence?!

Her sense of smell was acute; she could almost certainly conclude that the medicinal scent was emanating from the Regent!

In her past life, she was a freak... oh, no, a genius in the mysterious research institute, master of both medicine and poison!

Unsurprisingly, the Regent's appearance successfully piqued Zhan Xiaojiu's curiosity!

It was merely curiosity!

On this side, Zhan Xiaojiu's brain was rapidly searching through the memories in her mind, while Ning Xue bit her red lip with her pearly teeth and murmured, "Imperial Uncle, what Xue'er said is true!"

"Xue'er, withdraw!" The Regent's gaze swept past Ning Xue like a startled swan. His tall, slender figure carried a hint of nonchalant laziness as he walked toward Zhan Xiaojiu. As his gaze met hers, the smile at the corners of his lips instantly stunned heaven and earth!

The playground fell into dead silence!

People said that the illustrious Regent was gentle, refined, and calm, but it seemed no one had truly seen him smile!

Therefore, when he suddenly smiled at Zhan Xiaojiu, that countenance not only stunned the world, but the thin, cold smile at the corner of his lips was like the blooming of magnificent fireworks.

His unobtrusive ostentation, his shimmering phoenix eyes like the morning sun, followed by his soft gaze, possessed an indescribable charm and an incalculable elegance.

In comparison, Zhan Xiaojiu, with her disheveled clothing and the ugly birthmark in the center of her forehead supplemented by a large black mole on her left cheek, appeared how vulgar!

If it weren't for her strong psyche, she would likely have thrown herself into a river by now!

If one had to say there was any merit to Zhan Xiaojiu's face, it would be her apricot eyes, which were as bright and clear as a flowing spring!

Her gaze was as calm as clouds, carrying three parts curiosity and seven parts scrutiny as she looked at him.

"Miss Xiaojiu, today's matter is Bei Chen's fault! Since you are feeling unwell, why don't you come to the palace with me and let the imperial physicians examine you? How does that sound?"