C5 Flower
It was obvious that Princess Louise rarely lived such a carefree life, so she was very curious about everything. Especially when there were no followers following her. She seemed to be even more unscrupulous, like a child who was very interested in everything. William even seized the opportunity to be very attentive. He pointed and pointed along the way, carefully introducing the scenery in Count's Mansion. In fact, he also noticed two figures in front of him, but he thought that they were ordinary servants. Thus, he did not pay much attention to them, but when he got closer, he took a closer look. Only then did he realize that the situation was not good. By the time he wanted to retreat, it was already too late. Fortunately, he immediately noticed that Lee Xiang was hurriedly walking towards his courtyard. It seemed like he knew his own limitations.
William only let out a long sigh of relief when he saw Lee Xiang quickly walk into his yard. If the princess found out about this, perhaps his father, whose reputation was greater than the heavens, would scold him again. Although he could totally push the responsibility onto Lee Xiang, he still had a responsibility that he could not avoid. And it was under the circumstances today.
He secretly thought that he was lucky. Immediately, he turned his head to look at Louise who was looking around with interest and said, "Louise. . . There is nothing fun here anymore. Why don't we go back. I'm afraid that the guests in the hall are all here now!"
Just like the golden silk bird that had just left the cage, Louise who was playing happily. How could she leave so easily? Her eyes were looking at the courtyard that Lee Xiang had just entered. He wrinkled his nose and sniffed. His beautiful blue eyes revealed a dazed look. After a long while, he said, "It smells so fragrant. . . It seems to be the fragrance of flowers! Such a strange smell. Why haven't I smelled it before?" Speaking up to this point, He turned to William and said, "Can I go in and take a look?"
William secretly complained in his heart, but he could not refuse. He nodded slightly and reluctantly agreed. Now, he only hoped that Lee Xiang could hide in his room and not come out.
Louise was anxious in her heart. She took the lead and walked to the front of the courtyard where Lee Xiang was in. William hurriedly followed behind and even deliberately spoke loudly. His purpose was to remind Lee Xiang that if he was smart, he would avoid it.
Lee Xiang, who had just returned to the courtyard, heard the voice behind him and sneered in his heart. He shook his head and looked at Sander. "It seems that we have a distinguished guest coming today. You receive him. I think I should avoid him. " After a bitter sigh, he hurriedly walked to his room.
When Louise just lifted her foot and walked into the courtyard, she only felt a burst of colorful lights in front of her eyes, then the whole garden was filled with colorful flowers and thorns, making her dizzy. A woman's innate love for beauty made a burst of cheering and jumping birds, then excitedly shuttling through the dazzling sea of flowers.
William was also surprised, because it was also his first time entering this courtyard that belonged to Lee Xiang. So honestly speaking, he also did not know what exactly would be here? However, judging from the current situation, it was obvious that Lee Xiang had given him too much of a shock.
Whether it was the flowers, flowers, or anything else, they were almost all species that had never been seen in the entire continent. Could it be that these were really like what his father had said, they were all cultivated by him? Was he really ignorant and ill-informed? Or was it Lee Xiang who was as smart as the rumors said?
Sander followed behind obediently, feeling uneasy. He knew that if Count knew about this, he wouldn't be the only one who would be punished. Who knew what kind of punishment this poor third young master would receive? This wasn't unprecedented in the past.
"My god. . . It's even more beautiful than the garden in the palace! What flower is this? Why haven't I seen it anywhere else?" Louise happily shuttled back and forth in the courtyard where Lee Xiang lived. Finally, she gently squatted under a bright red flower whose name was unknown. She greedily smelled the fragrance of the flower, just like a child. She turned her head and asked William curiously.
William was slightly stunned. Obviously, he couldn't answer this question. He could only look at Sander as if asking for help, hoping that Sander would answer for him.
"Your Highness, this. . . Should be called the Lovers Flower! Because all the flowers here are newly grown, you won't be able to see them anywhere else. " Sander replied in a trembling voice. Of course, he also heard what Lee Xiang said.
"Love flower?" Louise was slightly stunned. "What a romantic name! Why would such a pleasant name come up?"
Louise turned her head to look at Sander for the first time and asked very seriously.
"It is said that this flower grew up especially for men to propose to their beloved woman. That is why it is called the Lovers Flower!" This time, Sander answered a little faster. It was obvious that he was prepared for this.
Louise moved slightly again. Her pretty face unconsciously revealed a trace of fascination. She lowered her head and carefully looked at this so-called lover flower. She mumbled, "Since there is such a pleasant name. . . Why do you want him to be covered in thorns again? Is it only by using this flower with thorns can you express your love for the woman you love? "
William naturally wouldn't answer this question. Sander, on the other hand, wanted to say something but stopped himself. He even secretly glanced at young master William. He was afraid that his words would cause this young master to be unhappy. It was obvious that he was unhappy now.
"Aren't you the gardener here? Isn't this flower cultivated? " Louise looked at Sander curiously. Clearly, she misunderstood.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. I am not! So I do not know about your question just now!" Sander answered respectfully.
"Who is the gardener here? Can I see him? I really like this place, especially this Lovers Flower. . . " Louise turned her head and looked at William, obviously hoping that he would give her an answer.
William was very anxious and quickly said, "If the princess likes it, you can just bring it back. Or, after the banquet ends, I will directly send it to the Imperial Palace for you. We should go back now. Otherwise, the people in front will be anxious!"
Louise was pleasantly surprised, but then she shook her head slightly and said with a serious face, "Viscount William, you are not the owner of this flower. How can you promise to give it to me? This seems to be very disrespectful to the owner of this place. "
William was slightly stunned. He did not expect his flattery to reach the horse's legs. He forcefully defended himself, "I can at least make some decisions regarding the matters in Count's Mansion. . . "
"Take it without asking. This is the behavior of the bandits. I will not do this kind of thing. . . " Princess Louise interrupted William's words plainly. "By the way, I think I saw another person come in. Is he the gardener here? Can you ask him to explain it to me? Why do you call this flower full of thorns as your lover? " Princess Louise was clearly still very unwilling and looked at William with a look of anticipation.
When William was snatched by Princess Louise, it was very awkward. But when he saw Louise's begging face, his heart softened. What could be more important than satisfying the wish of his beloved goddess? Immediately, he gave Sander a look, signaling him to invite Lee Xiang out.
Inside, Lee Xiang was sitting inside, looking at his book in peace. He had clearly heard what was said outside just now. He sighed in his heart. He already knew that this woman was the princess of the empire. Therefore, he was in a very difficult situation right now. If this princess left immediately. . . He was extremely unwilling in his heart, but he didn't want her to leave in time. Perhaps after a long time, he would let his Earl father know. . . Then there would be a huge problem. After weighing the pros and cons, Without any hesitation, he pushed open the door and walked out slowly.
To be honest, this was the first time William looked at his brother carefully, even though he looked very similar to his mother. He even unconsciously snorted to express his dissatisfaction towards Lee Xiang.
After Princess Louise saw Lee Xiang's face clearly, she could not help but be slightly stunned. Although his face was a little pale, it did not cover his yellow skin. She frowned slightly. "A yellow person? You are the gardener here? This flower was cultivated by you?"