After all the ladies and gentlemen took a nap, the eldest princess also set up snacks in the hall for the attendees to chat and talk. There were two halls for men and women, and the female guests were in the small flower hall. As they walked along, the snow on the porch had been swept away. , from time to time I look at the delicate pink stamens of a red plum peeking out from behind the eaves, showing a touch of bright color, which is very pleasant.
In the eldest princess’s mansion, plum blossoms can be seen everywhere, and red plums are the main ones.
Mo Xuetong went to the flower hall under the guidance of the maid. When she walked in, the floor was covered with gorgeous carpets, and there were exquisite paintings on the top of her head. Some hanging ornaments were hung, making the whole hall gorgeous and bright. Octagonal palace lanterns, pink Colorful flower vases, white jade bottles with double handles and swollen bellies... tables and chairs in the red sandalwood forest are arranged on both sides, forming a circle, with a stove burning in the middle, and gentlemen chatting over tea.
The eldest princess sat on it with a smile on her face, the fifth princess sat on one side, Ling Fengyan sat on the other side, and the other ladies from various mansions sat casually.
"Miss Mo San, come and sit here." Seeing Mo Xuetong come in, Ling Fengyan pointed to the chair next to her with a smile and said politely.
Mo Xuetong really didn't want to sit in that seat, so she was close to the eldest princess. Just now she and Ling Fengyan had another fight, which was really eye-catching, but she was greeted so warmly, and it would have seemed like she didn't step forward. A little cunning, so he walked over with a smile, saw the ceremony and sat down.
"Miss Mo San came late. Could it be that she was held back by someone? I didn't see Miss Mo San when we took a nap just now. Have you gone to chat with someone?" Someone on the other side asked with a friendly smile, Mo Xuetong When I looked back, I realized it was You Yue'e.
"Oh, Miss Mo San, weren't you asleep just now? Who did you meet and talk so speculatively?" Ling Fengyan seemed to be interested and turned around to ask.
Mo Xuetong's watery eyes were lively. She held the handkerchief and said with a bit of embarrassment: "Just now, because I was greedy for the scenery in the eldest princess's mansion, I couldn't find my way around. I wasn't very sleepy at all, so I just walked around casually. After walking for a while, I met the maid in the mansion and asked for directions, so I came here."
As soon as he said this, the face of the fifth princess, who had been paying attention to Mo Xuetong, became a little better.
"Miss Mo San, who you were talking to in the pavilion just now, I couldn't see clearly from a distance. I just knew it was a young man in white. Looking over, he looked very handsome." You Yue smiled delicately, her eyebrows filled with laughter. There was a moment of silence, and he covered his mouth with a handkerchief, as if he realized that something had been spilled.
Everyone's eyes suddenly fell on Mo Xuetong.
Today there are two very chic people wearing white clothes. Apart from Bai Yihao and Feng Juexuan, there is really no one else.
The eyes of the fifth princess next to her have turned sharp, but Ling Fengyan's smile has become gentler.
"It turns out that Miss Mo San didn't sleep because she was tripped up by the scriptures. Mr. Bai is elegant in nature. When he meets Miss Mo San in this plum forest, he will naturally have a few gossips." Ling Fengyan's eyes flashed and he chuckled, seeming to Explain to Mo Xuetong.
Who doesn't know that King Chu is the husband chosen by the Queen for Ling Fengyan, but that man doesn't seem to have much affection for Miss Ling Er, who is famous in the capital, and even at the banquet just now, he was indifferent; Of course, what everyone knows better is that Bai Yihao is the person that the fifth princess likes.
No matter who these two people were chatting with Mo Xuetong in the pavilion, Mo Xuetong would always have a grudge against these two noble ladies!
"But it's His Royal Highness the King of Chu. His Highness the King of Chu asked me about some young ladies, so just now..." Mo Xuetong said a little shyly, rubbing the hand holding the handkerchief with a humble smile on his face.
The draft was imminent, and all the rich families knew about it, and they also knew that among them there would inevitably be several princesses, concubines, kings of Chu, or who they liked in this seat, so they stopped people to ask clearly. However, this kind of thing would always hinder the reputation of the young ladies in question. Mo Xuetong just didn't mention it just now, which was considered as saving everyone's face and not deceiving everyone.
Thinking about His Highness the King of Chu asking these ladies, some of the people here felt warm in their hearts, but they also knew that these questions were not allowed to be asked. They only thought shyly and timidly, when His Highness the King of Chu met across the bank just now, were they right? I feel affectionate.
"It turned out to be His Highness the King of Chu. I didn't expect that His Highness the King of Chu would ask Miss Mo San about this matter. I heard that although His Highness the King of Chu was polite, he didn't like to talk to the lady in the boudoir. Miss Mo San thought it was different." You Yue. E said with a smile, and specifically quoted a few examples to show that although His Royal Highness the King of Chu is gentle and elegant, he is not someone who can be easily talked to.
You Yue'e sneered in her heart. Since the queen intended to marry Ling Fengyan into the Prince of Chu's palace, Ling Fengyan must have been prepared in her heart. Ling Fengyan was still here, but Mo Xuetong was talking to Prince Chu quietly about this. Don't you have a grudge against Ling Fengyan? Ling Fengyan is no better than Ling Rui'er. Her status as the future Princess Chu is enough to make her comparable to the fifth princess.
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The more You Yue'e said here, the faces of the young ladies who had thoughts about King Chu became more and more ugly. They looked at Mo Xuetong almost jealously. Ling Fengyan, who was sitting on the side, even though he had no words, his face became more and more smiling. No smile, no joy or anger.
"Miss Mo San is naturally outstanding. Not only does she have a high regard for Master Bai, she plays the piano and dances well, but she is also valued by His Highness the King of Chu." Sitting next to the fifth princess was Wang Xiuxiu. She had a kind face at this time and looked at Mo Mo gently. Xue Tong smiled at her kindly and continued.
Although the fifth princess did not speak, she stared at Mo Xuetong coldly.
This sounded like a compliment, but in fact it was more suspicious. Mo Xuetong didn't know what the seemingly friendly Wang Xiuxiu meant, but he also knew that she was not as friendly as she seemed. He bent slightly and showed a faint smile.
Picking up the tea that the maid had just brewed, her smile was a little illusory in the scent of tea, as if she was looking at the world from outside the clouds, her beautiful eyes were blurred and unfathomable, she blew a sip of the water vapor on it, and smiled. He said: "The King of Chu just asked me about Miss You. I only said that I had just come to the capital and was observing filial piety. I was young and ignorant, so the King of Chu let me go."
"The King of Chu asked about me?" You Yue'e was stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She had always thought highly of herself, and she didn't think she was any worse than Ling Fengyan. , the rest are not much higher than the other mansions. If he can enter the Chu Prince's Mansion, his status will not be lower than Ling Fengyan's.
After he finished speaking, he was shocked to realize that he had said something he shouldn't have said, and he immediately looked embarrassed.
Ling Fengyan, who was sitting on the side, had an even darker expression. He glanced at You Yue'e and had a cold smile on his lips.
Mo Xuetong's words naturally led Feng Juexuan to You Yue'e, but they also pointed out that she was still observing filial piety and was still young. How could the King of Chu fall in love with a little girl like herself who hadn't grown up yet? The draft was just around the corner. , it's impossible for him to take his turn.
Everyone suddenly raised their heads and realized that Mo Xuetong had a childish look, and there was still a bit of childishness in her innocent eyes. She clearly didn't understand anything. She just came from Yuncheng, so she probably didn't know anything about the situation. I didn’t figure it out! A few simply turned to You Yue'e. They didn't expect that this arrogant eldest daughter of Duke Pingguo was also interested in Princess Chu. This was also big news. Could it be that Duke Dingguo and Duke Ping were trying to rob Princess Chu? s position
The previous dynasty decided on the harem, and it seemed that the position of King Chu's principal concubine was going to have twists and turns. No wonder You Yue'e was paying so much attention to King Chu just now. Many young ladies' eyes lit up. Could this mean the beginning of a fight between the two princes
You Yue'e was at a loss for words. Seeing more and more eyes falling on herself and Ling Fengyan, she hinted at the comparison and said unwillingly: "I thought King Chu would leave so many young ladies from aristocratic families alone, but he just asked When it comes to Miss Mo San, I must treat Miss Mo San differently."
"I thought King Chu only asked me about Miss You when he saw that I was young," Mo Xuetong raised her watery eyes, innocent and childish, and said in surprise, "Besides, I later met His Highness Prince Xuan, and I only talked to him They chatted for a little while."
Mo Xuetong cleverly made them understand that not only Feng Juexuan was there at that time, but also Feng Jueran.
Although His Highness Prince Xuan, who is so evil and flamboyant, is incredibly handsome, everyone is still a little jealous in their hearts. Knowing that he was there at that time, most of the ladies looked sympathetically at Mo Xuetong. If they met that person, they would If you don't pay attention, you will offend that person, but it doesn't matter whose daughter you are.
Ling Fengyan's eyes darkened slightly, she picked up the tea at hand and took a sip, unable to tell clearly what she was thinking.
The expression on the fifth princess's face was easy to guess. She only glanced at Mo Xuetong hatefully, but didn't pursue anything further.
You Yue'e didn't dare to say anything, not because Feng Juoran was powerful and powerful, but because this person was an unkind person. If she didn't know that her words had offended him, she would have made him angry now. It's possible to rush in. Don't let him ruin your reputation and have to enter Prince Xuan's Mansion without even having a reputation.
I heard that there was a young lady from an aristocratic family in his palace. Because he was annoyed, he showed her clothes outside. As a result, the woman could only enter the palace in a small sedan, but she didn't even have a concubine position. A woman's reputation is very fragile, and no one can withstand the chaos of chaos.
Everyone's conversation consciously turned to other topics. The eldest princess sitting in the first place gave Mo Xuetong a meaningful look, quite a bit of praise.
Because of this episode, Mo Xuetong was a little naive in his intelligence, and because of Mo Xuetong's previous display of piano and dancing skills, some ladies developed a good impression of Mo Xuetong, but there were also a few who followed him with good intentions. She started chatting, and the atmosphere of the tea chat became lively for a while.
Wang Xiuxiu had a few well-intentioned attempts to win over Mo Xuetong's parents, but she calmly pushed them back. After today's appearance, she is no longer the talentless and moral Miss Mo in the eyes of everyone, and is not afraid of others. What are they talking about behind her back? These people all have their own goals, and even if there is no wind, they will make waves. If she repeatedly gives in and shows her kindness, it will only make them feel weak and bullyable.
Besides, in today's matter, anyone with a discerning eye knows that You Yue'e deliberately stirred up trouble. Although Wang Xiuxiu's words are pleasant, only she knows the meaning. She doesn't want to get involved in complicated things with these too complicated people. Wang Xiuxiu or More difficult to deal with than Ling Fengyan. (To be continued)