Chapter 274: Three days later, I will send someone to escort the Snow Maiden!
“Snow Maiden, this wine is called Guanghan Light, made from rare fruits and fine brews from the Western Regions. Even the palace wines cannot match this intoxicating flavor.”
Lord Yan Chun had an indulgent smile on his face, sniffing the fine wine in his hand.
His eyes, shining with greed, were fixed on the Snow Maiden.
He waved his hand to the maid beside him and said, “Come, serve wine for the Snow Maiden to taste.”
The maid skillfully poured a glass of wine and brought it to the Snow Maiden on a tray.
The Snow Maiden’s beautiful and ethereal face showed no expression.
She slightly lowered her head, staring at the crimson liquid in front of her.
Though it was good wine, it was not to be drunk.
Not because it was poisoned, nor because it contained an aphrodisiac.
On the contrary, this wine was indeed a rare brew in the world.
“Why doesn’t the Snow Maiden drink?”
The stands were already crowded with spectators, all focused on this scene.
One person sighed and said, “This wine is undrinkable!”
“Could there be some trick in this wine?”
That person nodded and whispered, “Could it be someone from the Yan State? There is indeed something to this wine; it is also a well-known secret in Yan State.”
The man who asked the question raised his hand politely and said, “I have come from the Qi State specifically to see Miss Snow Maiden’s dance. Unfortunately, I arrived a day late and can only wait for her next performance.”
After saying that, he continued, “What is the secret behind this wine? I hope you can enlighten me.”
The person he was talking to glanced at him and shook his head regretfully.
“You have bad luck; I’m afraid there won’t be another opportunity to see Miss Snow Maiden dance in the future.”
The man inquired in shock.
“Isn’t it rumored that Miss Snow Maiden performs once every ten days? I can just wait for the next time.”
“You don’t know; in the Yan State, if Lord Yan Chun offers wine to a woman, it means he wants her entirely!”
Upon hearing this, the questioner’s face changed instantly: “What… what does that mean for Miss Snow Maiden?”
Once taken into Lord Yan Chun’s residence, Miss Snow Maiden would obviously no longer perform.
“Sigh, before, the Fei Xue Pavilion had the Crown Prince as a backing, so Lord Yan Chun dared not be too obvious,”
“but now that the Crown Prince has been deposed and has disappeared, he is no longer cautious; he is pushing Miss Snow Maiden into his arms!”
“Despicable!”
A few people nearby clenched their fists tightly, showing indignation.
Miss Snow Maiden could be considered their goddess; seeing her about to be taken away by someone else ignited their anger!
However, even in anger, they could only swallow their fury.
Lord Yan Chun’s power is overwhelming, and those who offend him in the Yan State do not end well!
“Will Miss Snow Maiden drink?”
All eyes were nervously fixed on the graceful figure of Miss Snow Maiden.
They hoped she could refuse!
But if she did that, the Fei Xue Pavilion would likely struggle to survive in the Yan State.
Lord Yan Chun calculated this point, and without the Crown Prince’s checks, he dared to act so recklessly.
Miss Snow Maiden stood there like an ice sculpture.
Her sparkling beautiful eyes were calm as water.
Finally, under countless gazes, she slowly raised her hand.
Her slender, pale jade finger gently grasped the wine jug.
A gasp of regret erupted from the crowd.
Everyone sighed in sorrow.
A mere Fei Xue Pavilion still dared not confront Lord Yan Chun!
Lord Yan Chun watched the Snow Maiden raising her wine cup, his fingers gently tapping on the armrest of his seat, a slow smile spreading across his lips.
His gaze towards her was like a starving wolf that had finally found a little lamb after waiting for a long time!
Lord Yan Chun was that long-hungry wolf.
He had been eyeing the Snow Maiden for more than just a day or two, and it was already well-known throughout Yan State.
Today, this wolf finally showed his fangs!
The Snow Maiden looked at the drink in her hand, suddenly raised her head, and smiled sweetly, “Thank you for your kind intentions, Sir. It is an honor for the Feixue Pavilion to have such an esteemed guest as yourself.”
“Let the Snow Maiden toast this extraordinary wine to express gratitude for heaven’s favor upon the Feixue Pavilion.”
Saying that, she gently lowered her hand and poured the wine onto the ground.
The scarlet liquid spilled onto the Flying Snow Jade Flower Stage beneath her feet, glaring like a splash of blood.
A flicker twitched at the corner of Lord Yan Chun’s eye.
His fingers that were tapping the armrest came to a stop, one by one.
The Feixue Pavilion fell into a heavy silence, with the atmosphere becoming particularly tense.
Countless spectators secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The Snow Maiden’s actions indicated that she had refused!
However, this refusal was relatively polite, which also preserved Lord Yan Chun’s face.
After all, if the Feixue Pavilion wished to continue operating in Yan State, they could not afford to offend this Lord Yan Chun!
The Snow Maiden bowed slightly to Lord Yan Chun and said, “The Snow Maiden thanks you for the wine on behalf of the Feixue Pavilion.”
Finishing her words, she turned to the audience below and said, “Today’s performance is concluded, everyone please return.”
This statement was mainly directed at Lord Yan Chun, inevitably carrying the meaning of sending the guests away.
“Bolder still, to turn your back on the royal family!”
A guard beside Lord Yan Chun immediately reprimanded when the Snow Maiden turned her back.
The Snow Maiden paused but showed no intention of stopping her steps.
“Wait a moment.”
At that time, Lord Yan Chun finally spoke.
“Is there anything else, Sir?”
The Snow Maiden inhaled lightly, her heart not as calm as it appeared on the surface.
Lord Yan Chun leaned forward, his eyes fixed on her back, narrowing his eyes as he slowly said, “Ever since I witnessed the Snow Maiden’s dance yesterday, I have been unable to forget it. I would like to request the Snow Maiden to dance again.”
The Snow Maiden calmly replied, “The Snow Maiden has set a rule to perform every ten days. The state has its laws, and Feixue Pavilion also has its own rules, so please do not make it difficult for Lord Yan Chun.”
Lord Yan Chun moved his lips slightly and suddenly burst out laughing. “Makes sense, makes sense. What you say is reasonable, Snow Maiden. It’s the rule you set for yourself, so I won’t make things difficult for you.”
Hearing this, the Snow Maiden finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, before she could respond, Lord Yan Chun suddenly changed his tone. He continued, “But if the Snow Maiden goes to my mansion to perform privately for me, then it wouldn’t count as a public performance, would it?”
The Snow Maiden suddenly trembled, and her pretty face, which was turned away from the crowd, instantly lost all color, becoming pale.
The audience below was equally shocked.
What did he mean by going to his mansion to perform? It was just an excuse. Once she went there, would she ever come out again?
Lord Yan Chun burst into hearty laughter: “Hahaha, then it’s settled. Three days from now, I will arrange for someone to come and pick up the Snow Maiden.”
“For these few days, you should prepare well.”
“You can’t tarnish the reputation of your Feixue Pavilion!”
Lord Yan Chun’s eyes gleamed with fierce intent as he emphasized the name “Feixue Pavilion.”
This almost naked threat made the Snow Maiden feel a wave of suffocation!
People who are shameless are invincible in the world.
Lord Yan Chun, fully aware that the Snow Maiden would refuse, chose to directly pressure her, using the lives of the disciples of Feixue Pavilion as leverage.
With Yan Dan gone, he no longer needed to spare anyone’s feelings.
This Snow Maiden, he was determined to have!
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