Because it was winter, a hot pot was placed on the table and some fruits such as oranges were prepared.
Several maids each peeled oranges to serve their ladies.
Over there, Chen Ya'er turned her face sideways and asked Ling Rui'er with a smile: "Sister Ling, why didn't your second sister come? I heard that the Queen loves your second sister the most, even better than the eldest lady?"
"My sister is naturally more favored by the queen's aunt than the eldest sister. The eldest sister's temperament and appearance are incomparable with hers. My aunt has liked her since she was a child. The first one, my eldest sister and I went to the palace to see my aunt. I was also given a pair of exquisite earrings for my eldest sister, and only my eldest sister got both the earrings and a pair of green bracelets." Ling Ruier glanced sideways at Mo Xuetong with a smug look on her face.
"Ling Mingyan is the legitimate daughter of Duke Dingguo's first wife, and Ling Fengyan and Ling Rui'er are the legitimate daughters of the second wife. They usually don't have a harmonious relationship." Luo Mingzhu handed a golden orange to the hand of the maid behind her and spoke softly. Mo Xuetong said.
The name of the strange road is so complicated, it turns out that there is a difference between far and near!
Mo Xuetong took the piece of orange handed over by Mo Yu and put it aside. She actually didn't like eating it and signaled to Mo Yu that she didn't need to peel it anymore.
Chen Ya'er over there said with an envious look: "Miss Ling, I met your sister at the Queen Mother's last banquet. She is beautiful and generous. It's great to have such a sister!"
Ling Ruier became more and more proud, glanced at Mo Xuetong, and loudly said in a loud voice: "That's right, having such a sister is certainly something to be proud of. If you meet those immoral sisters, you still have the face. come out."
She is sarcastic about Mo Xuemin!
"Sister Ling is talking about Miss Mo?" You Yue'e said pointedly from the side.
This matter has caused such a big fuss. Although it has been a few days, at the center of the storm is the prince of Zhenguo, a famous and talented girl in Mo Mansion. Moreover, this kind of thing is still happening. It can be said that it is not a scandal. Although Mo Xuemin considers herself The protector appeared, but how important is a woman's reputation. Even so, Mo Xuemin's reputation was ruined. If she hadn't married Sima Lingyun, she would have had no choice but to enter the family temple.
"I heard that Miss Mo used to be a gentle and beautiful woman, and she was also recognized as a great beauty. But since Miss Mo entered the capital, this matter has become more and more shocking!" Ling Rui'er! smiled.
This means that the reason why Mo Xuemin is in her current situation is entirely due to Mo Xuetong.
These two people are planning to form a team to deal with her!
Mo Xuetong smiled faintly and said: "It shows that the so-called beauties and talented women are unreliable, and the rumors are not trustworthy."
Ling Ruier was just proud that her sister was the most beautiful woman, but these words were a slap in the face! When his face changed, he said angrily: "What do you mean, Miss Mo San?"
"What do you mean, Miss Ling? Of course I mean it." Mo Xuetong said leisurely, his clear watery eyes showing no intention of flinching. If he could hold back after being bullied like this, he wouldn't have to stay in the capital in the future. If there is a gathering among ladies, it will always become their joke.
People are like this. If someone steps on you, if you endure it, people will continue to step on you in the future! If you don't teach the first person who steps on you a lesson, such troubles will continue one after another in the future, and you will persevere. She said today She is not willing to show weakness to the Shuyuan people in the capital.
"Miss Mo San, what happened to your sister is something worthy of praise, isn't it? Sister Ling, don't be angry, your sister has not embarrassed you, and you can't be angry with someone who has nothing to do with you." You Yue'e sneered, It seems that he came to rescue him.
"Miss Ling Er is very proud of Duke Ding's palace. I heard that she and the two princes were drinking outside on New Year's Eve. There are so many phoenixes, dragons and grandsons, it's hard to choose!" Luo Mingzhu finally found a chance to speak. , said coolly at the moment.
Not only did Ling Rui'er's face change drastically when he said this, but You Yue'e also made a big blush. Ling Fengyan's encounter with the two princes on New Year's Eve was not a secret in a real aristocratic family. Everyone knew what it meant, but No one said anything, and he was stuck between the two young princes. Although Ding Guogong was laughed at, Ling Fengyan's reputation was also damaged.
Although Mo Xuemin's reputation was damaged, she still fought tooth and nail; Ling Fengyan was having an affair with the two princes, so she couldn't be said to be any more noble than Mo Xuemin.
To be honest, no one can tell anyone...
"Okay, okay, it's rare for these two sisters to meet together, so don't say hurtful words. Miss Mo is really pitiful. Who wants something like that to happen! Miss Ling Er is both talented and beautiful, so she is naturally admired by many people. , it’s not something we can comment on. Look, everyone is sad when talking about this kind of thing. Let’s just talk about happy things. Sisters, look at the few flower hairpins I brought this time. What do you think? ?" Wang Xiuxiu came out to smooth things over again, smiling and clapped her hands.
One of the two maids who followed her came up and tidied the tableware in front of her, took out a clean handkerchief and put it under it, and the other came over and took out a beautiful jewelry box and put it on top.
Wang Xiuxiu opened it with a smile, and saw that there were several small jewelry boxes inside. She stood up and took them out one by one, lining them up in a row, exactly seven.
"Sister's things are so exquisite. Are these a set?" Shen Xianxiu also stood up and covered her lips with a smile.
"Of course it's a set. I put a lot of effort into making it. It's unique. I hope the sisters like it." Wang Xiuxiu opened the boxes one after another, and inside were tiny gold hairpins. Different flower shapes include peonies, peonies, orchids, plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, lilies, and crabapples. They have different images, but they are all very beautiful.
Each has a small section of emerald-inlaid branches at the bottom of the flower jaw, which looks both beautiful and aesthetic.
Everyone's eyes suddenly brightened up.
"What a beautiful hairpin. Did you draw the pattern yourself?" Chen Yaer picked up an orchid hairpin, looked at it twice, and praised it.
"No, in order to choose the same set as the other sisters, I have been busy choosing patterns and making patterns for more than half a month. What do the sisters think? If you like it, just pick one. Consider it my sister’s New Year’s gift to you.” Wang Xiuxiu’s voice is like a silver bell, crisp and rhythmic, which makes people feel good.
Such tactful methods are really not what a rich young lady who is only around sixteen years old should have!
Everyone in the room stood up and stretched out their hands to look at the flower hairpins. Mo Xuetong was sitting aside with a smile, neither cold nor enthusiastic.
"Sister Mo, come here and choose one. I heard from Sister Luo that she has a smart and beautiful cousin, so I included you. Come over and see what you want to choose?" Wang Xiuxiu saw her sitting aside and asked enthusiastically. greeted.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Mo Xuetong couldn't be too indifferent. He stood up and walked over. There were only three hairpins left on the table.
"Cousin Tong, this is the right one for you to choose." Luo Mingzhu picked up the orchid pattern on the table and handed it to Mo Xuetong. The flower shape was small and light, so it didn't offend the ladies, so she didn't choose it now. Luo Mingzhu knew that Mo Xuetong always liked things simple.
"Thank you Miss Wang. I'm just not getting rewarded for my efforts. Really..." Mo Xuetong didn't want to accept Wang Xiuxiu's "kindness". She didn't know about Wang Xiuxiu's past relationships. It was the first time she saw them today, so how could she accept it? The emerald green branches and leaves on the hairpin, which were such expensive gifts from others, were also made of fine jade. This hairpin cost at least a hundred taels of silver. She didn't think she and Wang Xiuxiu knew each other well enough to give each other valuable jewelry. .
"Cousin Tong, don't worry. Sister Wang is a generous person. I just mentioned you to her, and she immediately included you and asked you to come with me no matter what. If you feel bad about it, you will come with me after a while. , it's Sister Wang's birthday, let's go celebrate her birthday together." Luo Mingzhu wiped her fair face with a handkerchief and said with a smile.
It can be seen that she is also very familiar with Wang Xiuxiu!
"Sister Mo, don't think that I will suffer a loss. On my birthday, all of you will have to come. Don't forget to bring gifts." Wang Xiuxiu sat down and chose the Begonia for Luo Mingzhu. The last chrysanthemum hairpin is placed in the decorative box, and the maids are asked to arrange the dishes again.
Having said that, Mo Xuetong would be a bit pretentious if he didn't stop it!
He simply thanked her generously, picked up the box Wang Xiuxiu handed over, and asked Mo Yu to put it away.
The maids turned the charcoal fire slightly to make it more powerful, and added some meat to the fresh soup. The aroma of meat overflowed for a while, making people move their index fingers.
"Sister Mo, what happened to your eldest sister is really unlucky. I didn't expect that Prince Sima, who is usually well-dressed, could be like that. It's pitiful that your eldest sister is so beautiful and talented, but it's all in vain... I wonder how your father will deal with this matter?" Wang Xiuxiu sat down. , suddenly started chatting with Mo Xuetong. The two of them were not present, and there was Shen Xianxiu among them.
"I don't know much about eldest sister. I don't dare to kiss her because of my father's decision." Mo Xuetong put down her chopsticks and smiled softly.
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As a child, you can't talk about your elders. As a young girl, it is a bit excessive to talk about such unethical things. Mo Xuetong didn't feel that she and Wang Xiuxiu were so familiar that they could talk about such private things.
"I heard that the Crown Prince of Zhenguo was arrested and interrogated by the Ministry of Justice a while ago and has not been released yet. I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to deal with." Wang Xiuxiu said with a smile at that time.
One is from a noble family and is the descendant of a hero, while the other is an emerging powerful official who has skyrocketed to the top! If the rape joke really happened, it would really be out of character for the Qin Dynasty, so the matter has been postponed until now. It depends on the reaction of the Mo family, but these are matters between the Mo family and the Zhenguo Hou family. Mo Xuetong didn't think it had anything to do with the others here.
Intercede for Sima Lingyun
That's impossible. Mo Xuetong was Sima Lingyun's wife in her previous life. She clearly knew that Sima Lingyun had nothing to do with the nobles in front of her! If Sima Lingyun had these people to help him, why would he have to marry himself as his wife? He would have someone to support him in officialdom!
Of course, Mo Xuetong would not think that the shrewd Wang Xiuxiu was just partying for the sake of partying!
"Why is Sister Wang talking about these things? We should talk about things about my daughter's family. Those bloody things are so shocking to talk about!" Chen Ya'er said with a charming smile.
"That's right, Sister Wang, please tell me some rumors in the palace. What are the new colors of the ladies' clothes today? Let us follow suit." Shen Xianrou responded with a smile.
"Sister Ling is the most familiar with things in this palace. I see ladies in the palace from time to time and how they dress. Naturally, I have to ask Sister Ling!" Wang Xiuxiu covered her veil and smiled.
Hearing them mention her, Ling Ruier raised her face proudly and said, "The latest news in the palace right now is the draft. My aunt said that the general election will be held soon." (To be continued)