Na pulled at the dress and skirt of her body uncomfortably, feeling something aroused.
Winnie quickly took her hand: "Don't move! Look how you've kneaded the hem of the skirt? The material is so soft that you don't need to rub it!" Mingna had no choice but to put down her hand, but looked at the reflection in the mirror. She couldn't help but said, "Is the neckline too low? I don't like to show so much flesh!"
Marcie let out a small "Oh", then lowered her voice and said in her ear: "Ladies never say the word "revealing", Mingna, you must remember it!" Mingna immediately drooped her face.
Jenny held back her laughter and comforted her: "It's cool to wear this in the summer. You'll get used to it soon. Besides, it's just a little bit exposed, so what does it matter? What girl doesn't expose herself in a dress?" She looked quite proud. Breasts: "I've exposed more than you in regular clothes, and I don't feel uncomfortable at all!" As soon as he finished speaking, his aunt glared at her, stuck out her tongue, and turned to help Minna get her cloak.
Winnie once again pulled Mingna's hand that wanted to cover her chest: "Be more generous, just like Madam taught you! I, Winnie, have been a professional nanny for decades, and all the ladies I have seen are like this. Wear it, there’s nothing strange about it! Listen to Winnie and you’re right!”
Well, since Winnie said so, Ming Na had no choice but to use the courage she had when she was on duty at the Security Agency, try her best to show off the noble and elegant demeanor of a wealthy lady, gently lift up her skirt and walk out, and she immediately gained something. Winnie and Marcy smiled with satisfaction.
She walked into the living room and saw Alex sitting on the sofa, reading a book. He was wearing a dark blue magician's ceremonial robe, and only had a gemstone brooch with a family crest hanging on his chest, indicating his aristocratic status. Hearing the footsteps, he raised his head, paused, and kept staring at Ming Na without making a sound.
Ming Na was flustered for a moment: "Isn't it weird for me to dress like this?" She knew it would be like this! When acquaintances see her dressed like this, they will definitely laugh!
"No... very beautiful." Alex took a deep breath and smiled, "I have never seen you look so beautiful, just like... like the fairy in Lake Mayton." He looked at it with some fascination. He looked at her without moving his eyes.
Ming Na blushed a little, but she still felt very happy: "Really? It's not strange at all? Ha! What kind of fairy in the lake? Because the skirt is light blue and lake blue, and there are layers of gauze. It just gives people this illusion!" She jumped over, not feeling that her actions were too damaging to her image.
Alex couldn't laugh or cry. He looked at Minna again and said with a smile: "I guess... you must be very uncomfortable, right? You seem to have never worn such a skirt. I remember that you went to Mayton during May Day last year. I attended a dance in the administrative auditorium and wore a heart-collared dress, but I thought it was inconvenient to bend down because the collar was too low."
"That's right. You're absolutely right!" Ming Na seemed to have found a confidant. "You have such a good memory. I almost forgot about that skirt. Now that I think about it, that skirt is really good. It is not like this dress. Although it is very beautiful, the front is empty. I always feel weird."
Alex smiled. Turn behind Minna. Pull up a strand of fallen hair for her. Use the hairpin again to pin it back. Ming Na hurriedly said: "Thank you. It must have accidentally dropped...what is this?!" She suddenly felt a chill on her neck. Something wrapped around her neck. Look down. It turned out to be a necklace. Aquamarine gemstone. Each grain is polished into an oval shape about the size of half a thumb. Only small hooks made of gold are used to connect them. A whole heavy line. But it matches the color of the skirt perfectly.
The necklace has no pendant. But the chain just covered the place where Ming Na felt most uncomfortable. Let her breathe a sigh of relief. But he was a little uneasy: "You don't want to give this to me, do you? The pair of sea flames last time were already very valuable. I can't accept this anymore."
"Don't worry. I'm just letting you wear it." Alex's voice came from behind his neck. He also exhaled hot air. "This is an antique treasured by my family. Because I brought my aunt home, my father gave it to me as a reward. Although it is very expensive, such a beautiful jewelry. If it can only be kept in a box, how can it be done? How does it reflect its value? It just matches your dress tonight. Just wear it. After all, I can't wear it on myself, can I? "
Minna blushed. Hear this. Picture Alex wearing this women's necklace. I couldn't help but laugh: "Okay. Then I'll borrow it for one night. I'll be very careful not to damage it." After thinking about it. Still took off the necklace. Putting it into the ring on his hand: "Wait until you get to the venue before wearing it. Otherwise, you won't lose it on the road."
Alex smiled: "Okay. That's fine..." He stretched out his hand. Once again, he tidied the hair on the back of her neck.
Mingna felt his warm fingers touching her head and neck, so gently, as if he were treating a precious treasure, and her heart couldn't help but beat fast. She turned her head and looked around in a panic, avoiding his fingers: "Where's Jenny? She said she wanted to get my cloak. Where did she go?"
Alex smiled and pulled back without saying anything.
Jenny hurried out of the hall: "Come on, come on! The laces of this thing were knotted just now, making me sweat profusely." She handed over a silver-gray silk hooded cloak and asked, "Why are you wearing this? ?It’s so hot, and this dress is so beautiful! It should be seen by everyone.”
Minna
Pulling on the cloak straps, she said: "I'm going to ride over. If I don't wear this, I'll look at Alex. She couldn't help but slow down her voice: "When will you go over? "
"I want to go home with my father and brothers." Alex smiled faintly, "You also want to go to Kajia's house first, right? How about we meet at the venue?"
Ming Na smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Burleigh brought her horse, and she rode up sideways with her skirt in hand. Jenny helped straighten the hem of the skirt and complained: "Why not take a carriage? All ladies take carriages."
"I have to go to my uncle's house first. Taking a car is too slow. Besides, I like horse riding." Ming Na adjusted her posture and was a little lucky. Due to her strong request, the skirt only reached her ankles. Although the sleeves were tied, they were not long. It was still acceptable. She had tried wearing this skirt to dance with a long sword, and her movements were not restricted. If not, she would not have accepted the new dress.
Turning back, she waved to Alex: "Then I'll go first. See you later, Alex."
The horse stepped forward gently, faster and faster, bringing up a gust of wind, and the light blue skirt swayed, like a cloud, carrying Mingna away. Alex's heart moved, he took a step forward and stretched out his hand, but he quickly stopped, waved to Mingna instead, shouted "see you later" and put down his hand again, he slightly A smile.
Some things and some people don't need to be restrained.
When they arrived at the Caddo mansion, two gorgeous carriages were already waiting in the front yard. Xiao...The adult male owners of the Card House were all dressed in formal attire and were standing in front of the door chatting, while the female relatives were wearing fancy clothes and jewelry and were preparing to board the car. Ming Na hurriedly rode over: "I'm sorry, I'm late."
"Not too late, not too late." Elon smiled and motioned for his son to get on the horse, "The time is just right, hurry up and get in the car."
Ming Na responded and was about to dismount when a male servant immediately ran over and squatted on the side of the horse, ready to serve as her footrest. She originally wanted to jump off the horse to avoid it, but suddenly realized that the manservant was Corbin, and she was stunned.
"Hurry up?! Do you want us to wait for you?!" Lilith tapped the car window frame impatiently. Mingna took a deep breath and stepped heavily on Corbin's back. The latter couldn't bear it and almost Get down on the ground. Ming Na immediately jumped to the ground, turned around and said coldly: "Do you want to throw me down? If you don't have the strength, don't run over. Do you think I will reward you with money?!"
Corbin trembled and lay on the ground, not daring to say anything. The housekeeper rushed over to scold him, but Ming Na ignored him and got into the carriage behind him.
Beryl was the only one on the carriage, and Lilith took the front one with her second daughter Manda and her youngest son Feld. Beryl was wearing a lake-colored dress, a high bun, and only two or three simple pieces of jewelry. She looked noble and dignified, but she still looked coldly, nodded to her cousin, and moved her gaze out the window.
Ming Na was not interested in talking to her either, so she closed her eyes and rested.
When the Caddo family's carriage arrived at the ball venue, the night sky was already filled with stars. Outside the city auditorium where the dance was held, nearly a hundred carriages were crowded together. With the help of patrols, the order was finally arranged. Most of the guests had to dress in fancy clothes in order to get in before the dance started. Crossing the street, pedestrians rushed to watch.
This is where Noga is embarrassed. The embassy they opened in East was still in the planning stage and had not yet selected a location. The east wing of the palace where the mission was rented could not be used to receive guests who were not members of the royal family, so the mission finally chose to rent City Hall.
It was a place where the civilians and merchants of Ito City held grand banquets and dances. As long as they registered and paid enough rent, anyone could use it, but it was not enough for the dance hosted by Duke Noga. There was not enough room to accommodate so many horses and carriages.
The Caddo family's carriage was blocked more than 100 meters away from the auditorium, and Mrs. Lilith, who was born into a noble family, refused to get off the car and "carried her skirt across the street like a commoner." She was even more worried about the dust on the road. Yilong could not persuade her to stain her fine clothes, so he had to accompany the family and wait for the patrol to divert traffic.
By the time the family finally arrived in front of the auditorium, it was nearly half an hour later. The women took off their cloaks and handed them to the waiting attendants. Ming Na also took the opportunity to put on the necklace.
Manda was wearing a bright blue dress. The style was very different from what she was used to wearing. It was elegant, dignified, and generous. The high bun and some appropriate jewelry added a bit of nobility and elegance to her.
Lilith arranged her second daughter's clothes and hairstyle fussily, and whispered again and again: "Keep your head high, keep smiling, and think clearly before speaking. There are many nobles coming today, and you must let them see how noble you are. Noble and elegant, how suitable for the second prince. Don't worry, now that Fan'a has a new saint, no one will force you to go."
Manda took a deep breath and nodded very seriously.
Elon urged from the front: "Hurry up, the dance seems to have started."
"I know." Lilith turned to check the other children's clothes. She suddenly noticed that Ming Na was wearing a blue dress. She stared at it for several times, and then found the necklace she was wearing: "This... I have heard of it! This Isn’t it the Mandheling family’s collection?!”
Ming Na blinked: "You mean
Chain? Since I didn’t have any jewelry to match the color of the dress, Alex asked me. What's wrong? "
Lilith pursed her lips tightly and stared at the necklace. It was not until her husband urged her again that she reluctantly pulled her daughter into the auditorium hall.
They were indeed late. In the hall, Duke Jedda as the host and the second prince Selig as the guest of honor were finishing their opening remarks.
Jada raised her wine glass and said loudly to all the guests: "...For the friendship between our two countries and for the smooth future cooperation, let us drink together and pay homage to His Majesty King Walfred III of East... "Then he smiled at Selig next to him, "And our smart and handsome His Highness Selig."
Everyone was in high spirits and raised their glasses and shouted cheers. But Selig didn't react at all. He looked straight at the door, and he was already fascinated by the long-lost beautiful figure.
Ming Na found Manda stopped in front and refused to leave. When she looked up, she saw her looking straight at the people on the stage with tears in her eyes. She almost couldn't help but rushed towards her, but was killed by her sister Beryl. Hold on, that's why I didn't do it.
Selig kept looking at Manda, feeling excited, and didn't even notice that Duke Jedda had called him twice. The minister behind him noticed something was wrong and bumped him secretly. Only then did he wake up and responded with a forced smile and a toast.
Jada didn't pay attention and still had a smile on her face. After announcing the start of the dance, she walked to the hall and asked her subordinates who had just entered the door.
Manda looked at Selig who was talking with other nobles from a distance, feeling a little disappointed. In the past, he would come to her as soon as possible. But she also knew that he was doing serious things and she couldn't stand in his way. Picking up a glass of fruit wine, she turned around and whispered: "Sorry, mother, sister, I want to be alone."
Lilith was urging Beryl to say hello to Hubert who was standing nearby. As soon as she heard Manda's words, she grabbed her: "What are you doing?! Have you forgotten your mission tonight?! Give it to me now!" Let me cheer up! There are several ladies over there who are my friends. You and I can go over and chat with them. Their husbands are all important ministers who are trusted by the king!"
Mingna watched Lilith dragging several children to meet her "friends". She felt a little bored and did not follow. She looked left and right, looking for Alex, and soon she found him in the crowd. . At this moment, as if he noticed her gaze, Alex turned his head, met her eyes, and smiled slightly.
Ming Na responded with a smile and motioned for him to come over with her eyes. He glanced sideways at her father next to her, indicating that she could not go there for the time being. She had no choice but to accept it and quietly pointed to the sofa behind the curtain. He nodded.
"Are you saying hello to Zhun?" Viscount Mandheling noticed something strange about his youngest son, followed his gaze, froze, took a deep breath, and still had a very elegant smile on his face, looking at the guests around him. He signaled, but complained in a low voice: "Why are you still hanging out with that little girl? You..."
"Father, their family is not our family's enemy now, right?" Alex stared at the wine in the glass, "Didn't you promise your aunt the day before yesterday that you would reconcile with their family?"
Viscount Mandheling was suffocated: "We've been fighting for decades, do you think it's so easy to reconcile?!" When he saw the necklace on Minna's chest, he could no longer maintain the smile on his face. "What is that?! I clearly asked you to give the necklace to Princess Sarah! She likes this color the most! Why did you give it to that girl?!"
Alex said casually: "The color matches her dress very well, and didn't you say that it was a reward for me? It's okay for me to give it to anyone I like, right? If you want to give jewelry to Princess Sarah Your Highness, you can send it directly, you don’t have to go through me.”
"You..." Viscount Mandheling almost lost his breath. At this time, someone happened to greet him. He finally swallowed the breath, put on a smile again, and greeted the visitor: "It's been a long time no see. How are you lately? ?”
Alex took the opportunity to retreat into the crowd.
At this time, Minna was invited by her cousin Bevin to stay with her uncle's family. There was a noble official who was very enthusiastic about introducing them to their host Duke Jada, calling them "descendants of epic heroes."
A very strange feeling arose in Ming Na's heart. Looking at Jada's somewhat unfamiliar smiling face, she tried her best to play the role of an inconspicuous noble daughter, saluted him together with her cousins, and then showed a decent smile. .
But unexpectedly, Jada stopped her: "You...I'm sorry, have I seen you somewhere? You feel very familiar to me."
Ming Na was startled and said with a smile: "When you entered the city that day, I stood by the roadside to welcome your delegation. Is that when you saw me?"
"No...it's not." Although Jada recognized her as the girl from that day, that sense of familiarity was not caused by this side.
Ming Na kept a decent smile, determined in her heart that he would never think that she was Min Te's.
But suddenly, she remembered something, which made her feel flustered and sweat broke out on her forehead.
(Guess what?).