"So, you have to treat me better in the future!”Yuan Zinuo laughed heartily and rubbed her face against Ouyang Xu's." Father fought for half a year's time for us. We can do a lot in this half a year's time!”
"Yes, I will definitely marry you smoothly!”Previously, Qi Yunru might have disliked him, but it was mostly because a father was reluctant to part with his daughter. Now that Qi Yunru was wholeheartedly devoted to him, how could he disappoint him? "There are some people and things that need to be resolved. I will definitely resolve them within this half a year!”
"I have a feeling that Ximen Tingxue's goal this time isn't that simple. Ouyang Xu is very ambitious.”Yuan Zinuo sat in Ouyang Xu's embrace, her small face filled with worry. The Dongyue King's wild ambitions were obvious, but he was a domineering and arrogant person. There was nothing to be afraid of. Ximen Tingxue's methods and abilities were not to be underestimated. If he really wanted to rule the world, he would definitely be the biggest trouble. Judging from the current situation, his goal was very clear. He wanted to rule the world.
"I'm here for everything. You just need to stay at home and wait to be my most beautiful bride!”It wasn't that he was a chauvinist, nor did he not believe in Yuan Zinuo's ability. It was just that as a man, he had to protect his woman and not let her suffer any harm.
Winter came very quickly. Compared to the Northern Dome, Saint Capital was much warmer, but once winter arrived, the wind was still bone-chilling. Yuan Zinuo, who was afraid of the cold, had completely become a dumpling, wrapped in three layers of thick clothes.
Yesterday, she had received an invitation from Nangong Zijuan, inviting her to admire chrysanthemums. If it was in the past, she wouldn't have cared about such a meaningless banquet. But now that she was ready to marry Ouyang Xu, she had to deal with these noble ladies of the Holy Capital.
Early in the morning, Yuan Zinuo sat in the Qi Yun family's carriage and slowly headed towards the Nangong Manor. The carriage was covered with a thick white beast carpet and the stove was lit, finally warding off the bone-piercing cold.
"Miss, we're here!" Chu Xiao and Li Ming were now following her closely and naturally became her coachmen.
Yuan Zinuo lifted the curtain, and a chill assaulted her face. She shivered and put on the blood brocade cloak that Ouyang Xu had prepared for her. Her small face looked even more delicate and fair under the white snow fox fur collar. Her black hair was tied into a simple ponytail bun with a red agate butterfly hairpin. Her earrings were of the same design. They were not extravagant or exaggerated, but they were fresh and unique, emphasizing her otherworldly beauty. It had to be said that Ouyang Xu's aesthetic ability was higher than hers. These clothes and jewelry were specially customized for her, and the style was also designed by him. If it was in the modern world, Ouyang Xu would be an outstanding designer.
There were many carriages parked at the entrance of Nangong Manor. Today, all the noble ladies in the Saint Capital City had probably been invited. Qi Yun Su'e was right behind Yuan Zinuo. Before Yuan Zinuo returned, she was the one who attended these banquets. Today, Nangong Zijuan probably did not want to embarrass the Qiyun Family, so she had also been invited.
Ever since Qi Yunmo was kicked out of the Qi Yun family, Qi Yun Su'e had become much quieter and did not come to cause trouble for her. Today was the first time she saw Qi Yun Su'e. She was dressed in a red dress, with exquisite makeup and hairstyle. She had restrained herself a lot and followed quietly behind her.
"Miss Qi Yun!" Murong Shanshan was also dressed in a bright red dress. She walked over leisurely and looked at Yuan Zinuo with a kind and friendly gaze.
As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling face. Murong Shanshan did not have much conflict or enmity with her, so Yuan Zinuo was much friendlier." Miss Murong!”
"Last time at the Mid-Autumn Banquet, Miss Qi Yun's wit made Shanshan admire very much. I've always wanted to pay a visit, but I haven't found a suitable opportunity.”Murong Shanshan's delicate little face did not have a trace of pretentiousness. She really wanted to befriend her.
After arriving here, she had no friends other than Murong Yan 'er. Murong Shanshan was a good friend, be it in terms of family background or personality. Yuan Zinuo took the initiative to step forward and hold Murong Shanshan's hand. She smiled and said," Miss Murong has outstanding talent. Zinuo also admires her greatly."”
The two of them were not people who cared about trifles. Along the way, they talked about their own matters and had a pleasant conversation.
Although the Nangong Family was a military family, due to their century-old heritage, the layout of the residence was exquisite and unique. Now, in order to hold the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet, all kinds of chrysanthemums were placed everywhere. Some were made into various shapes, and some were placed in special flower pots. The residence was golden and yellow, and it gave the feeling that the entire city was covered in golden armor.
Murong Shanshan had been mingling in the circle of nobles all year round, so she was surrounded by a few young ladies as soon as she entered. Some of them were people she had seen at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, while others were new to her. Murong Shanshan introduced them to Yuan Zinuo one by one. Birds of a feather flock together. Generally, those who could become best friends would get along well and have similar temperaments. Therefore, the girls quickly became familiar with each other when they got together.
"Miss Qi Yun! Second Miss!" Nangong Zijuan was originally talking to a few young ladies. When she saw Yuan Zinuo, she walked over with a smile and greeted her.
"Miss Nangong!" Yuan Zinuo also bowed, and Qi Yun Su'e followed suit, feeling overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.
"This blood brocade cloak was specially prepared for you by the Sage Emperor, right?”Nangong Zijuan was smiling the entire time, displaying the demeanor of a master. Because he was born into a military family, he had a carefree and forthright feeling.
"Yes, sir!" Yuan Zinuo did not deliberately hide it. Yesterday, Ouyang Xu had gone to Qi Yun's house to propose marriage. Everyone in Saint Capital knew about it, so she could not hide it even if she wanted to. Moreover, among the young ladies who came today, there was no lack of people who still had the idea of climbing up the social ladder. The sooner she announced her ownership, the sooner they would end their thoughts.
"Blood silkworms are extremely rare. One or two strands are even more valuable than gold. For an ordinary wealthy family to have a handkerchief is already a treasure, but the Sage Emperor actually made a cloak for you.”Nangong Zijuan stared enviously at the cloak on Yuan Zinuo's body," However, only a beauty like Miss Qi Yun is worthy of this blood brocade cloak!”
"Yeah, we were just talking about it. Everyone said that Consort Hui Niangniang is the number one beauty in the world, but in my opinion, although she is beautiful, she lacks a bit of spirit. Xiao Nuo is the real beauty, even I am jealous!”Because Murong Shanshan did not participate in power struggles, she was straightforward and said whatever she thought of. She was not afraid of offending others.
"That's right. Miss Qi Yun is wearing this cloak and standing in the chrysanthemum bushes. She's really more beautiful than flowers!”A young lady who was close to Murong Shanshan also echoed. After that, there was a wave of praise. Some wanted to curry favor with Yuan Zinuo, while others were sincerely praising her.
Qi Yun Su'e, who was standing behind Yuan Zinuo, looked a little unnatural. Although these people had invited her in the past, they looked down on her from the bottom of their hearts. Ever since Yuan Zinuo came, they had been constantly praising her. Why should she be looked down on? She refused to accept it, refused to accept it!
"So what if she's beautiful? No matter how beautiful she dresses, she's just an idiot beauty without any substance. She serves others with her looks, and when her looks fade, her love will be exhausted!”Ever since Feng Wanhua was ridiculed by Yuan Zinuo at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, she had already regarded Yuan Zinuo as a thorn in her side. When she spoke, she naturally did not show any mercy and looked at Yuan Zinuo with a mocking expression.
"The palace has no lack of beautiful women. Consort Hui is beautiful enough, but she still lost favor. Only a woman like the princess, who has both virtue and talent, beauty and wisdom, can obtain the Sage Emperor's favor and become the empress of a country!”Another woman who was on good terms with Feng Wanhua also said sourly. She was dressed in green and it was obvious that she was a foil.
"That's right. Those girls from the countryside only know how to play tricks and use some despicable methods to confuse men!”The other woman who was with Feng Wanhua snorted and glanced at Yuan Zinuo with disdain. She said this as if she was pointing at something, her yellow dress appearing very eye-catching in her anus.
"What do you mean?" the green-clothed woman asked deliberately.
"I heard that the young lady of the Qiyun Clan stayed in the Sage Emperor's Zhengyang Palace for four days before coming out. What do you think that means?”The yellow-robed woman laughed mockingly and even deliberately glanced at Yuan Zinuo.
"Really? Losing her chastity before marriage is simply a disgrace among us women!”The green-robed woman and the yellow-robed woman echoed each other and belittled Yuan Zinuo. Feng Wanhua was very happy to see it happen and leisurely drank her tea.
Yuan Zinuo wasn't annoyed and smiled faintly.
"Xiao Nuo, don't listen to them!" Murong Shanshan had also heard about Yuan Zinuo's matter and pulled Yuan Zinuo's hand to comfort her. It should be said that there was no woman present who didn't know about this. However, it was not appropriate for them to speak out for fear of offending Yuan Zinuo.
"It's okay. If I dare to do it, I dare to admit it!”Yuan Zinuo didn't like to argue, but with today's situation, even if she didn't find trouble, trouble would take the initiative to find her, so she decided to teach Feng Wanhua and the others a lesson. He walked to the yellow-robed woman's side." Today, I'll tell everyone that Ouyang Xu is indeed my man. Only I can sleep on his dragon bed. Whoever wants to climb onto his dragon bed will end up like her!”After she finished speaking, she waved her delicate hand, and a white thread-like air current flew towards the yellow-robed woman, wrapping around her waist. Yuan Zinuo flung her, and the yellow-robed woman flew out directly, falling into the man-made lake.
No one had expected Yuan Zinuo to hurt someone so brazenly and even say such bold and explicit words. Those who admired her cast approving gazes at her, while those who couldn't accept it turned their heads away in disdain.
Feng Wanhua found an opportunity and stood up angrily. She pointed at Yuan Zinuo and shouted," How dare you! Qi Yun Zinuo, this is the Nangong Manor. You have no right to behave atrociously here!" Men, arrest her for this princess!”
"Yes, sir!" A dozen guards suddenly appeared from the shadows and surrounded Yuan Zinuo.
Yuan Zinuo stood there without moving an inch. Li Ming and Chu Xiao wanted to come out but were stopped by her gaze.
"Stop, Princess Wan Hua. Today, I invited everyone to admire the chrysanthemums. What is the meaning of you bringing so many guards?”Others might be afraid of Feng Wanhua, but Nangong Zijuan wasn't. The Nangong Family's status in the court wasn't lower than the Feng Family, and they also held half of the military power, so they didn't fear the Feng Family at all. Moreover, the two families had always been at odds with each other. Nangong Zijuan would never stand on Feng Wanhua's side. Yuan Zinuo was also certain of this, which was why she dared to be so presumptuous.
"Miss Nangong, it's not that I want to bring her along. It's my mother who's worried about me and gave me her guards to protect her!”Feng Wanhua wasn't afraid of Nangong Zijuan. She stood up and walked to Nangong Zijuan's side." Qi Yun Zinuo injured Xiao Ling just now and wanted to hurt me. These guards are worried about my safety!"”
"Since I invited everyone here, I will ensure everyone's safety.”Nangong Zijuan's words were said for both Feng Wanhua and Yuan Zinuo to hear. She was telling the two that in the Nangong Manor, no one could use force privately.
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