C6 A Tragedy Caused by a Cat

"County Princess Wen, may I have a word?" Su Xuanjing asked, holding a bone fan, stopping in front of Wen Wan.

Wen Wan looked at him, silent.

Su Xuanjing continued, "I was abrupt yesterday. I've arranged a banquet at the Flower Tower, hoping you'll give me a chance to apologize."

When the South Control Marquis Mansion was bloodied, you didn't apologize. When my eyes were gouged, you didn't apologize. Now, after I broke off the engagement, you want to apologize?

Su Xuanjing, beneath that charming exterior, you're nothing but the lowly soul you pretend to disdain!

"Ziyu, Yindieh, head back to the mansion," Wen Wan instructed.

As her words fell, Su Xuanjing stepped aside, "Please."

Two carriages departed, one following the other.

From a corner, Xiao Chen watched as that slender figure boarded Su Xuanjing's carriage. Only when it disappeared down Vermilion Bird Street did he turn away.

The Flower Tower was the largest entertainment venue in the entire capital, filled with beautiful women.

Wen Wan stepped down from the carriage, and Su Xuanjing respectfully gestured, "County Princess Wen, please, Ms. Ji is hosting. Today's banquet is in the Immortal Jade Pavilion."

The owner of the third-floor Immortal Jade Pavilion was Xue Ji, the Flower Tower's most renowned beauty.

"Ms. Ji greets County Princess Wen, please come in," Xue Ji said.

Xue Ji was stunning, with alabaster skin and a captivating allure. Her sheer, flowing attire hinted at her figure, making her all the more enticing.

Wen Wan hesitated as Su Xuanjing stepped in. "Thank you, Ms. Ji."

When Wen Wan turned around, Xue Ji discreetly left the room. The door clicked shut behind her.

Su Xuanjing smiled, "There's no one else here, County Princess Wen. You can relax a bit."

Wen Wan ignored him.

A shadow crossed Su Xuanjing's eyes as he spoke again, "I must admit, I'm not sure how I offended you, Miss Wan, to make you suddenly so hostile. I'm aware of how you feel about me, and since we're alone, there's no need to..."

"No need to pretend?" Wen Wan raised an eyebrow.

"That's not what I meant..."

"Aren't you here to apologize?" Wen Wan cut him off, glancing at the wine glass on the table.

Su Xuanjing was taken aback as Wen Wan picked up the glass, stood up, and kicked the door open.

Holding the glass high, Wen Wan announced, "Everyone downstairs! Listen up! Tonight, I'm treating you all to drinks. No matter how much you drink, it's on me, Wen Wan!"

The crowd erupted in surprise.

"But before that, let me say a few words!" Wen Wan turned to Su Xuanjing. "Young Master Su, won't you join everyone for a drink?"

Su Xuanjing raised an eyebrow, picked up his glass, and stepped out. Just as he was about to raise his glass, Wen Wan stopped him, speaking slowly.

Recently, there were rumors going around that the County Princess had shamelessly written secret love poems to Young Master Su. The poems were said to be indecent, revealing a woman's longing in a most unflattering light. Initially, the County Princess didn't want to make a fuss, but then Young Master Su took it seriously and proposed at the Marquis Mansion. Naturally, the County Princess politely declined.

Wen Wan's voice rang clear, her eyes shining with undeniable confidence. "Tonight, Young Master Su is hosting an apology banquet at the Immortal Jade Pavilion. However, I believe the one who should apologize is not Young Master Su, but the person who deceitfully wrote those love poems."

Her words caused a stir among the guests.

First, the shock that the love poems were not written by Wen Wan!

Second, the surprise that Wen Wan actually rejected Su Xuanjing's proposal!

Su Xuanjing tightened his grip on the jade glass in his hand, clearly upset. The so-called apology banquet was just an excuse. He had arranged the gathering at the Immortal Jade Pavilion to create an opportunity for them to be alone, hoping Wen Wan would speak her true feelings. It was never meant for her to publicly humiliate him!

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