The Ugly Girl Is Actually A Goddess

ressed in fancy clothes and seemed quite full of themselves. The leader of the group, a tall young man with sharp featur

leaning casually against their table with a confident

ng her noodles, only giving a br

nruffled. He tilted his head, observing her. "I couldn't help but notice you,

her face a mask of sarcasm. "If you're handing out compliments, I appre

laughter once more, this time at his expense. His expression darkened slightly before he

now-I was married, but my ex-husband left me because he heard I was not pleasing

man like you should be cherished." He stood a little taller. "As for

unamused look. "Seems like fate mu

uan couldn't hold back their giggles. The leader's face

voice pierced thr

oug

ritative. It was evident that he had caught wind of the conversation

sight of Xianzong. "Ah, Young Master Rong! What

th the young man. "You're causing a disturbanc

ld I? We're just having a friendly conversatio

yes narrowing. "She clearly has no interest in you. Have s

f amusement. Oh? The ex-husband is playing

, bristled but eventually relented. "Tch. Fine," he muttered, shooting

towards Lu Hua, a hint of concern in his e

momentarily caught off guard

e Lu Hua maintained a sweet smile. "Oh, I was perfectly fine handling it m

in understanding. "Be careful. Men like that don't take reject

over, tugging at h

ing? We need to go!" she whined, s

hen offered Lu Hua a brief nod bef

ot, Beihe and Fuquan began

recognize you!" Beih

, the irony! The man who divorced you for being ugl

cognize me. He didn't even lift my veil on our

filling the atmosphere with a warm glow. The aroma of roasted chestnuts, sizzling meats, and sweet candied fruits hung

ghtly lowered, Lu Hua's natural beauty still drew the gaze of those

motioned for Lu Hua to approach him. "Young miss!

ng a freshly peeled persimmon handed to her by

ckled and said, "Nonsense! A beauty like you brings

the fruit, its sweetness exploding on her taste buds. Grateful,

ed repeatedly at nearly

pin into her hands, insisting, "This wou

st blend without payment. "Just seeing y

offering a comforting bowl of steaming beef noodles. "Eat. You'

by the attention, turned to Be

ally, quipped, "Only for someone

st think you're a noble'

ucking a loose strand o

y gestures captivating his audience. Lu Hua lingered at the edge, listening in

s bloomed in her footsteps!"

owd pointed directly a

ze towards her in wonder. Fuquan prompt

We should head back before someone from

familiar voic

there

ng men from the restaurant, their leader s

d. "Not the

ier arrogance replaced with something soft

a brow. "And y

ed. "At least tell m

of your busines

"Feisty. I like that." He reached into his sleeve

t. "I don't accept t

ped closer. "I'm He Changying, heir to

ld respond, a sha

not int

here, his arms crosse

ed. "You again? Wh

. "No. But that doesn't

sleeve. "My lady,

ped away from the two

d, Fuquan whispered, "Do you thin

ead. "No. And let'

navigated the quiet corridors. The moon cast long shadows across the polished floors, and the only sounds we

y reached Lu Hua's chambers. "We made it!"

s sagged with exhaustion. "Aiyah, my heart was pounding

one saw us. We're safe." She turned to them both, her expres

ting! And the vendors were

ogance in it-just quiet gratitude.

ng her. "You are kind, my lady

s-not genuine ones, anyways. In the palace, praise was often laced with hidden motives. But

nk spreading across her cheeks. "I'm relieved I

. "Oh, trouble you caused, just not the troubl

thing Xianzong didn't recognize you. Th

. "Let's hope he never does," she murmured, h

ire and settled into bed. The events of the evening played back in her mind-the laug

s, a small, satisfied

ce wouldn't be s