Skip to main content

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 40-1

 Chapter 40-1: Confrontation


She had heard Hongdou speak highly of Kaiyang Wang on numerous occasions. Hongdou claimed that Kaiyang Wang alone could be the equivalent of a thousand soldiers. She heard Hongdou mention that Kaiyang Wang held immense favor with the Emperor, to the extent that even the Crown Prince had to bow down in his presence. Hongdou also described him as cold and aloof, preferring not to engage with people.

But never had Hongdou mentioned just how shamelessly thick-skinned Kaiyang Wang could be!

However, when it comes to brazenness, Miss Luo does not lose out to anyone, and the same goes for Princess Qingyang. After a brief silence, Luo Sheng smiled and asked, "They say Wangye[1] is very skilled in martial arts, and finding someone who can match your martial prowess is hard. I wonder if it's true?"

Wei Han frowned, momentarily puzzled by Luo Sheng's question. The guard on the side couldn't help but interject, "Of course!" Who in Great Zhou Dynasty isn't aware of the formidable reputation of his Master?

Luo Sheng smiled: "Then why did Wangye let me, a girl who only practiced flashy techniques, take off your belt? Could it be that Wangye secretly admires me?" As soon as these words were spoken, an awkward silence fell over the scene as everyone intently observed Wei Han's reaction.

This time, Wei Han remained silent even longer, feeling a twinge of annoyance in his heart. He shouldn't be arguing with a girl, but it's rare to find a girl as eloquent and thick-skinned as Miss Luo.

Seeing the irritation in Wei Han's eyes, Luo Sheng's tone turned colder as she continued, "Or perhaps Wangye is angered from embarrassment because my words have hit home?"

Wei Han smiled. His crimson attire accentuated his darker brows and fair complexion, making his cold, shallow smile captivating. While captivating is typically reserved for describing women, at this time, it seems appropriate to use it for Wei Han's smile, as anyone observing him would find it fitting.

"Just so you know, if I were to admire someone, I would not become angry from embarrassment." Wei Han firmly denied Luo Sheng's speculation.

Such a direct rejection might have caused another woman to feel embarrassed and withdraw, but Luo Sheng's expression remained unchanged. She smirks: "Then I don't understand. If Wangye has no interest in me, why do you persist in approaching me? You know, girls tend to let their imaginations run wild. If Wangye doesn't want me to have such a misunderstanding in the future, please behave accordingly!"

Luo Sheng emphasized the last three words. The appearance of Kaiyang Wang at the abandoned Zhennan Wang Palace was not a simple matter. She knew she had to investigate it, but not in a reckless manner. Her top priority now was to return to the Capital safely.

"It was indeed my negligence that led to Miss Luo's misunderstanding," Wei Han said calmly, without a hint of fluctuation in his tone. However, his gaze on Luo Sheng darkened as he continued, "I must admit, I've taken an interest in Miss Luo's dagger. I wonder if Miss Luo would be willing to part with it?"

The word "dagger" made Luo Sheng's heart skip a beat. She didn't believe a word of this man's nonsense. How could she believe someone as distinguished as Kaiyang Wang would be fond of such a flashy dagger?

He is testing her!

A sense of unease washed over her as Luo Sheng looked at the man in scarlet clothes before her. That night when she struck Kaiyang Wang's head with a stone, she believed she had knocked him unconscious. However, to her surprise, he had opened his eyes.

Even when she swiftly used chili powder to confound him, he not only grew suspicious of her, even while she was veiled, but he also remembered the dagger she had held during their encounter. He might have recognized her when they met at the tea stall, and just now, when she wielded the dagger against the young bandit, he recognized the dagger.

Is this man really human?

Her fear of Wei Han intensified, cementing her determination to keep her distance from him for the time being. 

Luo Sheng reached into her bosom, took out the dagger that had just made a great achievement, and generously presented it to Wei Han: "It's just a dagger, and if Wangye likes it, you may have it. But I wonder what Wangye will offer in exchange for it?"


[1] "Wangye" (王爷) was used as a respectful way to address someone with the title "wang" (王); equivalent to Your Highness



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

THOJ Chapter 1

 TO HOLD'S ONE JOY  Chapter 1: Devil Incarnate Luo Sheng gazed at the engraved silver incense ball beneath the emerald green curtain. Her eyes, which before had been full of vigor, seemed a little dull now, and the chattering of the little maid in her ears became louder as a result. "Miss, isn't it just a Su Er Gongzi [1] ? If you like him, you could capture him directly, but hanging yourself for him is not worth it, hu hu hu..." Luo Sheng shifted her gaze to the little maid who was crying at the bedside. This little maid's name is Hongdou (red bean), and she can speak and cry at the same time. It's been three days since she heard Hongdou's chatters, and she's gained a general understanding of her situation. Her present body, Luo Sheng, is the daughter of the powerful Commander Luo, the chief commander of Jinlin Guards. She was sent to her maternal ancestral home in Jinsha County, the Sheng family's mansion, where she currently resides, after getti...
Post a Comment
Read more

THOJ Chapter 2

  Chapter 2: Unsweet Twisted Melon At the Su Mansion, which is only across the street from Sheng Mansion, the atmosphere is very tense. In the room, Sheng Dataitai and Su Taitai were discussing the marriage, while in the courtyard stood several juniors, each with an angry face. "Erge, why don't you go in and talk with Mother? What if she really agrees? A young girl in a green dress looked anxious and tugged on the sleeve of a young man. The young man, about 16 or 17 years old, was Su Yao, Su family ergongzi, who was known throughout Jinsha County and even Jinling Prefecture as a handsome man, comparable to Pan An and Song Yu. Su Yao is supporting the magnolia in the courtyard, which is in full bloom. His eyes are calmly looking toward the room's entrance.  Another girl in a pomegranate skirt snorted and said angrily, " Jiejie , don't talk nonsense; how could Mother agree to someone like Luo Sheng?" Su Daguniang glanced at her younger sister and lowered her vo...
Post a Comment
Read more

THOJ Chapter 3

  Chapter 3:  Her 12-Year Dream Su Erguniang's expression was dull, and she pinched Su Xiaodi: "Isn't it a dream?" Su Xiaodi screamed: "It hurts——" Su Erguniang breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that it hurts, it's really not a dream. Erge, you've escaped!" At this moment, Su Taitai came back to her senses and looked at her handsome son with tears. It is tears of joy. If it wasn't for the sake of the Su family, she wouldn't have been able to bear the disgust and listen to Sheng Dataitai's words! Su Yao stepped forward and patted Mrs. Su's arm: "It is my son's fault for burdening you with trouble." He gazes at the door, thinking of Luo Sheng's behavior which was very different from the past, he was a bit puzzled. Will Luo Sheng really let him go? Su Daguniang commanded the maids to sweep inside and outside the house, her voice was brisk: "Everyone should be quick to sweep away the bad luck!...
Post a Comment
Read more