Time Slip: The Xiao Lu
Engagement Party (3)

"Ekhm."

The deheman's voice made Xiao Lu aware of his charm for Prince Chen. He looked at his family who were now staring seductively at him making him embarrassed but he immediately showed his calm face back even though a red hue now appears on both cheeks.

"There's an enchanted uh," sneered Guang Ho.

"You're right, ge." Shuwan.

"The Second Prince's good looks go straight into the heart" Jing Mi said in an envy tone according to Xiao Lu.

The parents just chuckled at him. They did not expect that Xiao Lu would be fascinated with Prince Chen behind his flaws. But, they would not forbid if Xiao Lu did indeed like Prince Chen. Because no human is perfect.

"Father will support whatever you want as long as you are happy and do not commit fraud" said the father who increasingly made Xiao Lu misbehaved.

"Ahhh big brother, you should be ready to prepare for the wedding," sighed Uncle Mo.

"Well sister-in-law, our little Lu'er has grown up as it turns out," Aunt Hua teased them softly.

"Stop teasing me," Xiao Lu said after giving a loud laugh from Jing Mi and Shuwan making them the center of attention.

All the guests and the royal family stared at the Ahn family with questioning looks. Ahn's conscious family just looked down apologizing.

"Pardon these two General's daughters Your Majesty. These General's children were joking with each other without seeing the situation. Please Your Majesty punish this General to make amends for the daughters of this General, "General Ahn said in a firm voice and bowed to his left foot to King Zhao.

"Haha, Zhen don't mind it. The general does not need to be like that, stand the Great General." said King Zhao as he shook his hand.

"Thousand thanks, Your Majesty," said General Ahn and stood up but bowed his head slightly in honor of the royal family.

"Ah, if possible, can the General introduce your three daughters?" Asked the King who was staring at the three Ahn girls.

"Sure" said General Ahn and turned to his family.

"Come here" he commanded the three girls Ahn.

The three girls just walked up to the general and stood beside him. Xiao Lu to the right, Jing Mi to the left and Shuwan to Jing Mi.

"Sincerely to His Majesty. This girl named Ahn Shuwan, the only daughter of Minister Ahn as well as the second miss of the Ahn residence" knew Shuwan in her soft voice while looking down.

"Sincerely to Your Majesty. This little girl used to be called Jing Mi. Ahn Jing Mi's. The youngest daughter of General Ahn as well as the third miss of the Ahn residence," Jing Mi knew with a cheerful voice typical of children her age.

The king nodded in satisfaction and now looked curiously at the beautiful girl with white and flat face as well as the other invited guests also looked at her curiously.

"Sincerely servant. This little girl was Ahn Xiao Lu. The first young lady of the Ahn residence and the first daughter of General Ahn," Xiao Lu said flatly.

Those who heard it immediately gasped. They did not expect that this goddess-like girl was Xiao Lu who had bad rumors all over the kingdom. In fact, the Crown Prince glared in disbelief as he wasted the beauty in front of him.

The Queen Mother and Consort Yin gawked at hearing it. They stared and smiled making Consort Mei frown at the sight of the two women of different ages.

"What's wrong?" Whisper to the two women.

"The girl just now stared entrancedly at Chen'er. Not like other disgusted girls. He smiled gently as he looked at Chen'er, "tell Consort Yin to Consort Mei in a whisper.

"really. If he likes my Chen'er, I agree. She was unlike any other girl who wanted both wealth and power. Ah no. I mean, the three girls of Ahn's residence are indeed different from other noble girls," the Queen Mother continued.

Concubine Mei who heard that was quite surprised and saw Xiao Lu. He gasped when he saw Xiao Lu looking at his shady Chen'er who was now eating aided by Jing. He smiled gently at that. Suri Mother and Consort Yin also smiled looking at her.

"You're Xiao Lu?" Ask the King in doubt.

"Yes," Xiao Lu replied briefly.

"Is something wrong, Your Majesty?" Xiao Lu asked and boldly looked at the King with his flat face making the King gasp with those sharp eyes.

The king blinked his eyes and immediately sat straight up because honestly, he was slightly imitated by the gaze of the little girl before him.

"Nothing" said the gentle King.

"Just because Zhen just met you, Zhen felt surprised" he added.

Xiao Lu only nodded his head and bowed his head after a quick glance towards Prince Chen who was looking at him confusedly. It did not escape King Zhao's sharp eyes.

King Zhao smiled wryly at Xiao Lu. He could see the sincerity of this young girl. This girl is different from the other girls. He liked the girl who was just like Xiao Lu.

King Zhao moved from his throne and walked towards Xiao Lu who remained calm despite knowing King Zhao's purpose. While the others looked curiously at King Zhao.

King Zhao lowered his head slowly and placed both of his hands on Xiao Lu's shoulders. Xiao Lu puffed up and stared flatly at King Zhao while King Zhao stared intensely into Xiao Lu's black eyes.

Ahn's family was so worried and agitated to see that. Minister Liu's family smiled sinisterly and thought Xiao Lu would be severely punished.

"You like my son Chen?" Asked King Zhao seriously.

Xiao raised next to his brows and tilted his head looking at King Zhao who was still holding his shoulder.

"If so, why and if not why?" Ask Xiao Lu.

King Zhao was surprised to hear Xiao Lu's response. He then smiled sincerely and glanced at Chen who was also staring at the two of them.

"You're a different girl than any girl I've ever met. I am very grateful if Miss Xiao Lu does like Chen'er sincerely. I hope that someone will be able to look after and guide my Chen'er."

Xiao Lu was quite surprised when he heard the king calling himself with me instead of the usual zhen. He smiled slightly at King Zhao.

"Yes. I like it," Xiao Lu honestly with a firm and serious tone.

He really likes it. For some reason, he felt compelled to protect Prince Chen and continued to be together with Prince Chen. His feeling is always right and he finally follows the feeling and desire of his heart. It doesn't matter if you have to be with Prince Chen. Prince Chen was an honest plain youth. So, he would not be afraid of betrayal or even being cheated on by that innocent prince.

"good. I like it," said King Zhao as he patted Xiao Lu's shoulder gently with a wide smile.

Everyone who was in the hall stared curiously at the chatter of the two. General Ahn was curious about the conversation of his daughter. He only heard Prince Chen speak. Unlike Jing Mi and Shuwan who seemed to understand the direction of the conversation. The two of them looked at each other and smiled broadly.

King Zhao returned to his throne after gently rubbing Xiao Lu's head. He then looked towards Concubine Mei who seemed to understand and then nodded with a sincere smile as well as the Queen, Empress Dowager and Consort Yin.

The Crown Prince, Third Prince and the Princesses stared curiously. They continued to guess what King Zhao and Xiao Lu were talking about.

"Go back to your place" King Zhao told General Ahn and the three young ladies of Ahn.

General Ahn and the three young ladies of Ahn just returned to their seats. After arriving, Xiao Lu was given many questions and made Xiao Lu gasp and only answered them briefly.

"alright. Now Zhen will officiate the engagement of the Crown Prince and First Miss Liu's Residence. Miss Liu, can you come here?" The King's words successfully made everything that had been focused on Xiao Lu now look at Liu Anming who seemed to be smiling haughtily.

Liu Anming walked to the center of the hall and stood haughtily there. The Crown Prince walked over with a flat look towards Anming. He was really not in a good mood after seeing Xiao Lu.

The Crown Prince stood beside Liu Anming. The priest with King Zhao approached them to officiate the engagement.

Xiao Lu, Jing Mi and Shuwan paid no heed to the event. They now continued to eat snacks in front of them making his family can only sigh slowly.

"...Lu,"

"Lu'er," General Ahn's reprimand made Xiao Lu choke. Guang Ho immediately gave him a drink and patted Xiao Lu's shoulder gently.

Xiao Lu looked in annoyance at General Ahn. He still does not realize that he is the center of attention. He also frowned when he saw the plotting of his gege.

"What's dad?" Annoyed annoyed.

"Your Majesty called out to you," told Uncle Mo who was taken in by Aunt Hua and Guang Ho while Jing Mi and Shuwan still did not understand.

"Miss Ahn Xiao Lu," called King Zhao in a resolute voice making Xiao Lu turn his head and stare towards King Zhao.

He only realized that the inauguration of the engagement of the Crown Prince and Liu Anming was completed. Seen, Anming who has been sitting haughtily next to Princess Fung who looks not like Anming.

He also saw that people were looking at him with a look of pity, whether because he wouldn't care.

"Yes, Your Majesty?" Xiao Lu said as he stood up from his seat and stared ahead fearlessly.

"Come here. I've decreed the engagement for you and my Chen'er. Did you accept the proposal of this decree?" Said King Zhao.

Xiao Lu blinked his eyes and tilted his head slightly making a thoughtful gesture that made the people who saw that squeal with anxiety. The conscious Xiao Lu just instantly changed his expression back to calm and flat.

He looked at his smiling family. They indeed really did not mind if Xiao Lu was with Prince Chen. Because if Xiao Lu was happy, they would also definitely be happy.

"Can I refuse?" Xiao Lu asked with a witty face making King Zhao laugh out loud.

Everyone was flabbergasted when they saw King Zhao who was laughing loosely because of the words of a young girl Ahn. In fact, even the palace family had never seen that laugh come out.

"You're not afraid of the punishment from Zhen?" King Zhao asked in response to Xiao Lu's witty remark.

"I am innocent. So I can't be punished." Xiai Lu said confidently.

"You're amazing, Lu'er,"

King Zhao's call made everyone round their eyes. Just this time King Zhao called the person who was not close to him with a small call.

Anming who saw that clenched his hands. His face was red with anger. It should be that the attention of the royal family was on him not Xiao Lu who would be the companion of the prince of the disorder.

"So, what do you think?" King Zhao asked back after calming down his laughter.

"This little girl is taking your orders, Your Majesty," Xiao Lu said as he bowed to the British royals he had seen from television.

The Ahn Family and the Royal Family chuckled amusedly at the behavior of Xiao Lu and King Zhao. With the exception of the Crown Prince who stared dislikefully at Prince Chen who was staring at Xiao Lu innocently.

Prince Jing and the other princesses smiled as they stared at their future sister-in-law as well as the Queen, Queen Mother, Consort Mei and Consort Yin.

"Then, come here to obtain this edict," the command of King Zhao who was taken in by Xiao Lu.

Xiao Lu walked gracefully and looked straight ahead with a flat look that still adorned her beautiful face.

He was standing at Liu Anming's place earlier. Concubine Mei who saw that immediately stood up and moved towards her beloved son. After that, he invited the son who was showing a confused look to the middle of the hall.

"Chen'er, this is Ahn Xiao Lu. Lu'er will accompany you later," Consort Mei softly told Prince Chen.

"Lulu?" Prince Chen said as he looked at Xiao Lu with plain eyes.

"Kyaaaaaa you are so cute," Xiao Lu's cry of anxiety and cupping Prince Chen's two cheeks made Prince Chen startled as well as everyone.

Xiao Lu looked at Prince Chen sparkling and a big smile made the adam fascinated by his beautiful face, as well as the Crown Prince who displayed a wry look. And make the women envious including Anming who stared hatefully at Xiao Lu.

"I'm Ahn Xiao Lu. Nice to meet you Prince," knew Xiao Lu while shaking the hand of Prince Chen who was still staring in shock at Xiao Lu. While Concubine Mei chuckled amusedly with the elegance of Xiao Lu.

Concubine Mei did not expect to meet a girl like Xiao Lu who paid no heed to others. He does his own thing without fear. And more importantly, he accepted his son for who he was.

"Lulu," said Prince Chen back hesitantly.

"Yes. I will be your Lulu" said enthusiast Xiao Lu.

Prince Chen who heard that just immediately sparkled and a wide smile adorned his handsome face made the women fascinated even Xiao Lu stared without a blink.

And without cue, Prince Chen peeked at Xiao Lu making Xiao Lu hold his breath and everyone rounded his eyes as well as the glaring King saw that while the Prince and Princess gawked with his silly face. Concubine Mei covered her mouth with her hands in shock. While the olfactory person only looked at Xiao Lu innocently with a childish smile.

"Kyaaaaaaa," Xiao Lu screeched as he cupped his two cheeks which made them all come back in shock.

Don't blame Xiao Lu if he's so enthusiastic. Just blame the nature of his fangirl first where even though he is a ruthless mafia, he can still melt with the good looks of oppa and the awkwardness of Korean oppa. And right now, in front of him was a handsome creature with cute behavior that made his fangirl blood rise to the surface of course he would not miss it.

The Ahn family stared in disbelief at the ooc behavior of Xiao Lu. Even Jing Mi and Shuwan instantly frowned strangely looking at her.

"Ekhm, though,"

Deheman from King Zhao made Xiao Lu's consciousness return. He immediately showed his flat face even though his face had now turned red in shame to make Consort Mei chuckle.

'Shit! It's shameful! You idiot! Why should berfangirl ria at the wrong time anyway?! Destroyed was my image huhu, Xiao Lu's inner wail.

"Let's continue the show" said the King reduced the awkwardness that suddenly occurred.

They also carry out the process of engagement with the service. Xiao Lu returned to his place as did Consort Mei and Prince Chen who had been whining wanted to be with his new 'friends.

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