An octagonal pavilion was built on the artificial lake. Inside the pavilion was a blue jade platform, on which were placed desks, inkstones, tea tables, chess tables, piano tables and other chess facilities. The pavilion was supported by eight pillars and had eight sides in total. The owner of Boya Xuan was very clever and ingenious. He even thought of building a blue stone bridge between the eight pillars of the octagonal pavilion. The blue stone bridge extended from the center of the lake to the shore. The eight blue stone bridges formed a circle around his pavilion in the center of the lake, and everyone's elegant seats were set on both sides of the eight blue stone bridges.
Each bluestone bridge is divided into two sides, with five elegant seats on each side, for a total of ten people. The elegant seats are equipped with long tables, and under the tables are soft cushions.
Everyone sat around the pavilion in the middle of the lake, which prevented everyone from sitting too close together and affecting their vision.
Of course... with this arrangement, there are rankings.
The so-called ranking is based on the family background and reputation of the young ladies. Since ancient times, men are on the left and women are on the right. Men are respected on the left and women are respected on the right. The so-called left is yang and right is yin, so the first position on the right is the leading position of each bluestone bridge.
The owner of Boya Pavilion said, "It's almost time, everyone please take a seat!"
The owner of Boyaxuan took several judges to one of the bluestone bridges and sat down in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
There is a special seat for judges in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
At this time, more than a dozen maids wearing pink cheongsams came out one after another and took the young ladies to sit down one by one.
At this time, one of the maids walked up to Wen Xin and said, "Miss Wen, please follow me."
"Thank you!" Wen Xinya agreed with a faint smile.
The maid led Wen Xinya onto one of the bluestone bridges, and then took her to the first seat on the right side of the private room: "Miss Wen, please take a seat!"
The maid retreated politely.
Wen Xinya then realized that her seat was the leading position on the bluestone bridge, and next to her seat was the judges' seat, with Lin Yingxin's seat next to her.
At this moment, even if she didn't look at Lin Yingxin, she could feel Lin Yingxin's gaze looking at her, which was full of malicious intent, making her spine cold and terrified, but she couldn't figure out what she was thinking.
Wen Xinya frowned slightly. Ever since she came to Qianjin Banquet, she felt that the people and things here had become quite complicated and confusing.
Not to mention what Lin Yingxin and Xia Ruya were planning in such an occasion.
Du Ruoxin, who is as beautiful as a peony, is a thorny person with a sharp tongue. She doesn't know what Xia Ruya has done to offend her, so she stabbed Xia Ruya in the face without any scruples in public, leaving her bloody.
Although the owner of Boya Xuan was once known as the "most beautiful woman in the capital" together with my grandmother, I have never heard my grandfather mention any relationship between her and the Mo family. Obviously, in my grandfather's eyes, this person is irrelevant. However, she praised her in public and even showed concern for my grandfather's health. This was obviously not accidental.
What exactly is he thinking? Is he kind or malicious towards me, or does he have other ideas
Wen Xinya glanced at the owner of Boyaxuan who was sitting firmly in the judging seat in Huxinning. His eyes flickered a few times, and finally calmed down.
There is no use thinking too much. Now that it has come, just accept it.
Wen Xinya slowly sat down in her seat.
As soon as Wen Xinya sat down, she felt the vague gazes coming at her from all around, which were filled with reluctance and hostility. At this moment, Wen Xinya finally realized what Si Yiyan said, that at a banquet worth thousands of gold, everyone can be an enemy.
At this time, Du Ruoxin, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, slowly stood up from her seat. Although her thin lips were smiling, they looked a little sharp because they were too thin. "May I ask, Madam, are the seats for the Qianjin Banquet arranged according to the family backgrounds of the ladies attending the Qianjin Banquet?"
Du Ruoxin's high-profile question attracted everyone's attention, all because Du Ruoxin was so stunningly beautiful. In everyone's eyes, she was undoubtedly a heavyweight opponent at the Qianjin Banquet, so everyone paid a lot of attention to her.
The owner of Boyaxuan did not directly answer her question, but just asked: "What's your question?"
Du Ruoxin's slightly aggressive eyes suddenly fell on Wen Xinya. She stretched out her soft and beautiful fingers and pointed at Wen Xinya: "Madam, you are showing your love for Mr. Mo!"
What a bold and sharp-tongued woman! The spearhead was immediately directed at her.
Wen Xinya then realized that Ye Feiyu was sitting next to her, and next to Ye Feiyu was Du Ruoxin. Ye Feiyu was between Wen Xinya and Du Ruoxin.
In terms of family background, Wen Xinya could only be ranked last in the banquet for a wealthy man, but Boyaxuan had to consider Mr. Mo's supreme status in the literary world.
Du Ruoxin pointed this out on the spot, but the meaning was unclear, making it hard to figure out what she was thinking, let alone whether she had any ill will towards Wen Xinya.
Xia Ruya, who was sitting opposite Wen Xinya, had a faint smile on her lips and her eyes were filled with emotions. She felt an indescribable pleasure in her heart that this "madman" Du Ruoxin was pointing the finger at Wen Xinya.
Lin Yingxin glanced at Wen Xinya beside her without leaving a trace, her eyes were full of malicious intent and a gloating look.
The owner of Boya Pavilion nodded slightly and said, "Putting aside family background, Wen Xinya was personally taught by Mr. Mo. They are related and have a close relationship with her. She should be enshrined as the master. Does Miss Du have any objections?"
Du Ruoxin shook her head, but her radiant face, with an arrogance that made people dare not look at her directly, made her seem mean and cold.
The explanation was reasonable and everyone present accepted it, but their resentment and hostility towards Wen Xinya became even stronger.
Ye Feiyu carefully leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You... didn't offend her, did you?"
This woman, Du Ruoxin, is known as "Crazy Du" in the circle. This woman is not only sharp-tongued, but also very arrogant. It is no exaggeration to say that she looks down on everyone. Anyone who offends her will suffer.
She had just asked the question in public, clearly intending to provoke Xinya.
Wen Xinya smiled bitterly and shook her head: "I just met her today too."
Just now her target was directed at Xia Ruya, but it turned to her so quickly. She really didn't know how she had offended her. She had been at the Qianjin Banquet for so long, but she only said one sentence to her.
"What are you talking about? It can't be about me!" A cold voice, with a hint of sarcasm, suddenly sounded.
Ye Feiyu was startled and her face turned red with embarrassment. She didn't know how to respond for a moment.
"Tsk!" Du Ruoxin sneered coldly, with a hint of understanding and undisguised mockery.
As a result, even though Wen Xinya, who remained calm and not embarrassed by Du Ruoxin's words, couldn't help but show a crack in the expression on her face. Du Ruoxin's temper was so sharp that it was impossible to get along with her at all.
Du Ruoxin looked at Ye Feiyu and Wen Xinya with blatant sarcasm in her eyes, and said coldly: "Talking about people behind their backs is not an upright behavior."