It would be a lie to say that I didn't hate Wei An in my heart.
Xu Zhenniang had never been so embarrassed in her life. The first time she made a fool of herself, she became famous in the capital. All the officials who were qualified to pay their respects that day witnessed with their own eyes how Chu Jingwu humiliated her.
She hated Chu Jingwu so much that she gnashed her teeth. In her heart, she hated such a person for not giving people face. She cursed him to death countless times, but the person she hated the most was Shen Chen.
In Shen Chen's eyes, the people he loves are treasures, and the others are destined to be cannon fodder
And this person that Shen Chen originally loved... ..
Even if she did nothing wrong, as the person Shen Chen liked, she should die, so that Shen Chen could see clearly what retribution means and what it means that evil deeds will eventually lead to one's own destruction.
The more she hated him in her heart, the more she managed to keep calm on the surface.
All morning today, no matter who she met or what they said, she pretended not to hear it. She had heard so many nice compliments anyway, so she just ignored the ridicule and sarcasm.
If anything happens to Wei An today, from now on, anyone who sees her will have to reconsider what to say and what not to say.
Besides, the most effective way to cover up a rumor is to use another rumor.
The same is true for the news. As long as new news comes out that attracts more attention from these people, no one will pay attention to previous events anymore. After all, people tend to forget things.
She looked at Wei An for a second longer, and seeing that he was very gentle and kind, she asked her, "I heard that the princess is very good at fighting incense. I wonder if I can ask for your advice later?"
Wei An nodded. Xu Zhenniang was not the type she could get close to in her previous life. She couldn't remember what happened to Xu Zhenniang in her previous life. Since she didn't know her background, she was always very cautious and said gently, "I just like her more, so I'm more attentive. It's nothing. If Miss Xu likes it, then we can learn from each other."
Most of the noble ladies around were strangers to Wei An. Even if there were some who were dissatisfied with her before, after what happened with Li Gui Niang, Xianrong County Master and others, they would not embarrass her. They wanted to stay away from her. When they saw the two of them talking, they were very tactful and did not come over.
Xu Zhenniang obviously noticed it, and she smiled and said to Wei An apologetically, "Princess, please do as you please. I will go to the front to tell my second sister and the others, and I will be here to accompany you soon."
She could see that these noble ladies were afraid and kept their distance from Wei An, and Wei An could see it too, so he smiled and agreed readily.
Until now, Xu Zhenniang still looked like a very gentle and harmless lady from a noble family. She arranged everything for everyone properly and was not overly talkative or enthusiastic, making others uncomfortable.
But she remembered Shen Chen's previous reminder and still worked on her game to the utmost.
The breeze was blowing, the fragrance of flowers was in the air, and the Xu family's exquisite garden was bustling with colorful flowers. The girls were reserved when they saw Wei An, but they were very casual and close in front of Xu Zhenniang. After Xu Zhenniang said something, they all asked them to get the kite and fly it.
There is indeed a peach blossom forest by the lake. In the sunlight, the pink peach blossoms stretch out into a sea of flowers. When the wind blows, the petals dance in the sun like wolves, making it difficult to tell whether it is reality or a dream.
Xu Zhenniang was just about to go up the arch bridge, and seeing Wei An falling behind, she turned around and urged her: "Princess, come quickly. Everyone said they want to go fly kites and cruise the lake. Let's go find an open space in front. If you don't like it, you can sit nearby. Many peonies in the flower room are blooming. Take a look and see if there are any you like. Then pick a few pots to take back. It will also be my gift to you."
She spoke softly and pleasantly, completely free of the discouragement she had a while ago. The girls from the Xu family couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. They glanced at Wei An again, intentionally or unintentionally.
Wei Anquan pretended not to see it.
When enemies come, we will fight them with soldiers; when water comes, we will block it with earth. We will soon find out what the Xu family wants to do.
The girls went to play by themselves, and Princess Linjiang praised Xu Zhenniang to Madam Xu: "Zhenniang is really considerate and considerate, and she really looks like the host of the house. Look at her, there is nothing she doesn't take care of. She is really a considerate child."
Facing Princess Linjiang, the Xu family was still respectful. Madam Xu glanced at Old Lady Xu and said with a smile, "Princess, you are praising her too much. This child is shy and doesn't deserve your praise."
This was because she was still upset about what happened before. Princess Linjiang knew it in her heart, but she was not angry. She sighed calmly and said, "So, it's my fault. If it weren't for me, this child wouldn't have suffered such a big loss."
Even if it was really her fault, who would dare to blame her
Old Lady Xu, who had been talking to the old ladies next to her, turned around and said, "Princess, you are too kind. This is too much. She is just a child and has never suffered any grievances. She can't handle the slightest thing. She should have some experience. This is also good for her. Who in our family has not experienced some things? If she can't even figure this out, then all the years of studying will be in vain."
Upon hearing this, Princess Linjiang stared at Old Lady Xu very seriously. She felt suspicious about the Xu family's attitude. Why did the Xu family invite Wei An
Wei An was supposed to be waiting for her marriage at home. According to common sense, she should not come out as a guest. The Wei family must know this rule. They should also know that the Xu family had previously planned to form an alliance with them but was intercepted by Shen Chen. Now that they know everything, they should have tried their best to avoid it.
The Xu family went to great lengths to invite Wei An here. What exactly are they planning to do
But no matter what she did, dealing with Wei An was equivalent to dealing with Shen Chen, and she was always happy to see both Wei An and Shen Chen dealt with.
Therefore, after the old lady of the Xu family said this with a hint of meaning, she thought for a moment and said, "You are right. At our age, who hasn't experienced many ups and downs? Children nowadays cannot stand any grievances. When they encounter something, they think it will last a lifetime. In fact, life is so long, who can remember so much? After a few more years, when you have experienced more things, you will naturally know that this is a common thing in life. When you look at others, you will get used to it."
Old Madam Xu smiled and said to Princess Linjiang very respectfully, "You are right. That is the truth. The past is in the past. What is important is how to go on in the future and how to do things in the future. That is what matters."
Madam Wu couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart. (To be continued)