Chapter 803
She paused in her steps, why did the voice sound somewhat familiar?
Inside the royal banquet hall, the voice of the vampire heir had not stopped, “Besides, I also like to sleep in. We won’t need to adjust our routines; let her sleep a bit longer. How about we start the feast?”
“Mr. Li really knows how to take care of others. What Her Highness the Queen is missing is precisely a man like this. Well then, let us commence the feast… Ah, speak of the devil, and he shall appear. It seems Her Highness the Queen can’t wait to meet her fiancé.” Third Elder Geshu Tang had not finished his sentence when he saw Ye Xingguang walk in, immediately changing his tone of address.
Suddenly, everyone stood up from their chairs, welcoming the arrival of Her Highness the Queen.
Ye Xingguang’s eyes widened, staring at Li Yu as he stood up from his seat; she was completely flabbergasted. Don’t tell her that Brother Yu was the vampire heir.
Then she saw Brother Yu’s gaze fall upon her, seemingly flashing with surprise as well.
Third Elder Geshu Tang suppressed his anger, bowed his head to Ye Xingguang, “Your Highness the Queen, are you feeling better?”
“No, but I still have to come to lunch with you all, don’t I?” Ye Xingguang, equally repressing her ire, snapped back at Third Elder Geshu Tang, then walked at an unhurried pace to the seat of honor.
A servant had already pulled back the chair at the head of the table for her. Ye Xingguang sat down, her gaze never leaving Li Yu.
At the rectangular table, with over twenty people seated, Ye Xingguang’s position was at one end, with Li Yu sitting to the immediate right of her. The two were so close that Ye Xingguang could not deceive herself into mistaking the person.
That man, who had showed a slight surprise before regaining his composure, if not Li Yu, then who?
Geshu Tang gave a smile that was not entirely genuine, “Her Highness the Queen grows ever more humorous. Allow me to introduce to everyone, this is Her Highness the Queen-to-be of the Atlantis Empire, Muya Jiushu.”
After Li Yu’s entourage had all bowed and greeted Ye Xingguang, Third Elder continued, “Your Highness the Queen, this is the vampire clan’s old king’s chosen second heir, your betrothed, Mr. Li Yu. Mr. Li Yu has come specifically to ask for your hand in marriage and to discuss the details of the wedding.”
Ye Xingguang pressed her lips firmly together, sitting down without uttering a word. Li Yu’s tall figure filled her sight, so unreal. She didn’t immediately acknowledge Li Yu, only letting out a noncommittal “Oh,” indicating that her ears were not deaf, that she had heard.
Third Elder Geshu Tang did not expect much more response from Ye Xingguang, gesturing elegantly, “Please, everyone, take your seats.”
After that, the empire’s military and political officials, as well as Li Yu’s entourage, all took their seats.
Third Elder Geshu Tang announced the commencement of the feast, and the servants brought up a delicious seafood banquet. Then the meal began.
“Your Highness the Queen, try this, see if it suits your taste.” Li Yu peeled a portion of crab for Ye Xingguang, pushing it in front of her, his slanted eyebrows and eyes filled with doting smiles, as refreshing as a spring breeze.
“Thank you.” Had it been anyone else, Ye Xingguang would definitely have ignored them, but the other party was her own Brother Yu. Ye Xingguang suddenly felt that there might still be a chance for things to take a turn.
Brother Yu couldn’t really be forcing her to marry him, could he? He knew full well where her heart lay…