Shi Qingxue looked Shi Baoyan up and down, and the latter stood still and let her look at her.
The two looked at each other like this for a while, before Shi Qingxue showed a smile and held Shi Baoyan's hand back, "Since you still call me 'sixth sister', then we are still sisters, let's let the past happen." Let it pass!"
Shi Baoyan's eyes suddenly brightened up, and there seemed to be tears flashing inside them.
"Sixth sister..." Shi Baoyan's voice was choked and she couldn't say anything else.
She turned away, not wanting Shi Qingxue to see her embarrassment.
Shi Qingxue also turned aside considerately, pretending not to see Shi Baoyan's tears.
After a moment, she said calmly: "The palace banquet is about to begin. I'll take you to the family that has good relations with your father to say hello!"
Qingxue had not originally planned to take this job, but firstly, since Mo Junyang was away, she had nothing to do alone. Secondly, since she accepted Shi Baoyan's request to bury the hatchet, she naturally had to show some sincerity. .
She led Shi Baoyan to several noble ladies she had befriended in the past.
Compared with the past when the Shi family was not separated, even if Shi Baoyan was still favored at home, she would never have the opportunity to attend such a grand banquet.
This was the first time, so Shi Baoyan was naturally frightened and cautious about her words and deeds, for fear that she might do something wrong and offend the noble person.
But in this way, it would seem a bit too petty.
Shi Qingxue didn't take two steps before she felt something was wrong. She looked back at Shi Baoyan and sighed in her heart.
She also understood Shi Baoyan's psychology, but the more cautious and humble Shi Baoyan was, the easier it was for people to look down on her.
After a moment of pause, Shi Qingxue took a step back, held Shi Baoyan's arm in her surprised gaze, and said with a smile: "Fifth sister, let's go together."
She first brought Shi Baoyan to the eldest daughter of Leng Yuan, the minister of the Ministry of War, calmly. When she met her doubtful eyes, she introduced her openly: "Jing Niang, this is my fifth sister, her maiden name is Baoyan."
After listening calmly, she realized that the tall and thin woman in front of her was the concubine of Duke Shi. She looked at Shi Baoyan seriously, smiled affectionately, took the initiative to hold Shi Baoyan's arm and said, "It turns out it's Yan. Mom, my maiden name is Jing Jing, and I am the daughter of the Minister of War's family. If Yan Niang doesn't mind, just call me Jing Niang like Qing Xue."
Shi Baoyan looked at her calmly and flattered, and quickly called out: "Jing Niang."
He responded with a calm smile, then looked up at Shi Qingxue and joked: "Qingxue is so stingy. On weekdays, I go to Duke Shi's mansion to send invitations, but you always hide at home. It's only at this time that I can see you. But it’s still to introduce your sister, which shows that you don’t take me as a friend to your heart!”
Shi Qingxue knew that An Jing was joking with her, so she was not in a hurry to defend herself and responded with a smile: "Jing Niang is good at joking. If I didn't take you to heart, why would I be the first to talk to you today? "
Calmly rolled his eyes at her, "Humph, I see why you miss me? You obviously want me to help you connect with other sisters, right?"
Qingxue was told what she was thinking, and she stopped telling lies. She took her calm hand affectionately and said flatteringly: "Good mother Jing, who knows that you are very popular among the noble girls of aristocratic families. My fifth sister has never been with them." When dating, naturally you have to rely on your protection to make people feel at ease!"
From the beginning of the conversation between the two, Shi Baoyan took a step back politely, not daring to interrupt rashly.
When she heard the calm 'accusation', she even broke into a cold sweat for Shi Qingxue, wondering if the other party really blamed Qingxue for this, right
But after listening for a while, she realized that the two were just joking with each other, and their words were serious, but there was no anger in their eyebrows and eyes.
How could they pretend to be sisters like they did before, but secretly they wished for the other's misfortune.
Thinking of this, Shi Baoyan felt even more ashamed, but also vaguely yearned for this kind of upright sisterhood.
Especially after listening to Calmly explaining the reason why Shi Qingxue brought her here to say hello in the first place, I felt warm in my heart. I was so grateful that I couldn't express it, so I could only silently cast my gaze at Shi Qingxue.
Shi Qingxue smiled back and didn't take it to heart. She just pushed Shi Baoyan towards Jing Jing and made a face before pleading in multiple voices: "Jing Niang, Sister Jing, I leave everything to you!"
Calmly snorted at her, and met Shi Baoyan's frightened expression. He quickly stopped joking and explained to Shi Baoyan seriously: "Yanniang, don't be offended. Qingxue and I are used to joking. Those words just now, You must not take it to heart.”
Shi Baoyan looked enviously and nodded repeatedly, "Baoyan saved it, thank you Jingniang for your kindness."
"You are Qingxue's sister, and naturally you are also my sister. You are welcome. I will take you to meet the other sisters. They are all easy to get along with, so you don't have to be nervous." Calmly put Shi Qingxue's request aside In her heart, Qingxue didn't need to say anything more, she took the initiative to take Shi Baoyan and walked towards the group of noble ladies they often interacted with.
When Dongshuang saw Qingxue standing alone behind her, she stepped forward and whispered: "Liu Niang, do you really believe that Wu Niang is sincerely letting go of her past feud with you? She has done a lot of bad things before, but you do it so easily Just let her go, that would be..."
The little maid held a grudge very much and muttered unhappily.
Shi Qingxue looked at Dongshuang's little appearance and found it funny. She scratched his little nose and teased: "What's wrong with me? Am I too kind or too stupid?"
She smiled a little slyly, and before Dongshuang wanted to argue, she added: "I accept the previous praise, but if it is the latter, then don't say it. Your master, I am very smart, so naturally I will not be easily People are fooled.”
Dong Shuang was anxious, "Then why are you so nice to Wu Niang? Have you forgotten..."
"I know all your worries." Shi Qingxue interrupted Dong Shuang's words, sighed slightly, and then said: "Of course I have considered your concerns, but the fifth sister is different from other sisters after all. She is the father My own daughter!
I don't look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face. Even for my father's sake, I hope she is well. Since she made this gesture to seek peace, I should give her a chance regardless of whether it was true or not. "
Dongshuang was still dissatisfied, "What if she shows up again and is waiting for an opportunity to frame you?"
Shi Qingxue then showed a slightly cold smile and said indifferently: "My opportunities fall from the sky, and naturally they are not unlimited. If I treat her like this, she still has those things that she shouldn't. If you have such thoughts, then don’t blame me for being cruel.”
Dongshuang knew that her master was not completely defenseless against Shi Baoyan, so she finally let go of her 'overworked' heart and commented: "Slave, sometimes my sisters are not as good as outsiders! You see Miss Leng is a good example. She truly cares about you and has never been conciliatory with you. Such a person is worthy of deep friendship."
"Cough! Cough!" Wei Zichao suddenly broke out a series of loud coughs, interrupting Dong Shuang's words.
Dong Shuang was disturbed and couldn't remember what she wanted to say before. She turned to look at Wei Zichao with an inexplicable expression on her face and asked doubtfully: "What's wrong with you? Do you have a cold?"
Wei Zichao cleared his throat again and said to Dong Shuang seriously: "It's okay, it's just that my throat is a little itchy."
"Oh," Dongshuang did not doubt that he was there. She also thought about the several times they had been here before and how they were somewhat affectionate. She then said with concern: "You must be thirsty. Go and drink some water!" "
Wei Zichao: "..." This was probably the first time he met someone who was more honest than him. He even believed his lame excuses, which made him not know what to say.
Dongshuang thought that he had been fooled by her, but because it hindered her own mission, she did not dare to leave Qingxue's side, so she thoughtfully suggested to Qingxue: "Liu Niang, you must be thirsty after being out for so long. I Go get some water for you to drink.”
Shi Qingxue watched the interaction between the two.
She was not as blank-eyed as Dong Shuang, and she could tell at a glance that there was a hint of ambiguity floating between the two.
It's so much fun.
She glanced at Wei Zichao teasingly and said deliberately: "Then go and come back quickly. Don't make Zichao wait in a hurry."
"Hey!" Dongshuang agreed, and said "Wait a moment" to Wei Zichao, and ran away without waiting for Wei Zichao to answer.
"Tsk, tsk, this is the first time I've seen my maid be so attentive. I'm impressed! What do you think of Zi Chao?" Shi Qingxue said to Wei Zi Chao with a smile on her face.
Wei Zichao was so watched by Shi Qingxue that even the tips of his ears began to feel hot, so he had to duck his head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "Miss Dongshuang has always been very diligent."
When Shi Qingxue heard this, she couldn't help laughing.
She said in her heart that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, even though Dongshuang was all bad, in Wei Zichao's eyes, it was also good.
Shi Qingxue understood the mind of the guard and was happy to see the result. However, the little maid's mind was not clear yet, and she did not rush to match him. She just set the two of them against each other in any task in the days to come.
As time goes by, I don’t know what good show will happen
However, Shi Qingxue's good mood did not last long, as someone came to seek bad luck for her.
The fourth prince, Mo Junhao, led a group of people into the Royal Garden and shouted, "Sister Xue," without even giving her a chance to escape.
A loud voice attracted the attention of a group of people around him.
Shi Qingxue couldn't escape even if she wanted to, so she could only watch as Mo Junyang walked up to her.
She had to say hello obediently: "Qingxue has met His Highness the Fourth and wants to say hello to His Highness."
Mo Junhao waved his hand, said, "No need to be polite," and started chatting with Shi Qingxue enthusiastically.
"In recent days, I rarely see Sister Xue entering the palace, but is she feeling unwell?"
Shi Qingxue: "Your Highness, please pay more attention to me. Everything will be fine with Qingxue."
It would be better if you could stay away from me!
Qingxue cursed, she didn't know why Mo Junhao was so crazy, since the two of them broke up on bad terms not long ago. If the other party cares about face so much, she should be disgusted with her and never interact with her again. How come she takes the initiative to get close to her
The most annoying thing is that, in full view of everyone, she still has to ignore Mo Junhao.
Mo Junhao caught this point and took the initiative to invite: "Sister Xue has just arrived, so she must not have seen the wintersweet that has just bloomed in the imperial garden. Brother Hao sincerely invites sister Xue to enjoy the plum blossoms together, and also asks sister Xue to appreciate the plum blossoms." A face?"
Tsk, speaking out his invitation in such a loud voice, didn't he confirm that no matter how reckless Shi Qingxue acted, she wouldn't dare to refute his face in public
After all, in the current environment, Shi Qingxue represents not only herself, but also the Duke Shi's government.
If Shi Qingxue refuses, she will be openly hostile to the Four Princes.
Even though she didn't care, she had to understand the difficulties of Duke Shi's mansion.
Shi Qingxue also thought of these issues.
She bit her lower lip tightly, thousands of ways of rejection brewing in her heart, but none of them came out.
Just when she was helpless, a delicate voice interrupted, "Brother Hao, you are finally here!"