Half a month passed quickly. Today was the day of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.
During this period of time, the various high-ranking officials were like people's vegetable gardens. There were many people coming in and out. If it wasn't today, he would be sending the fabric or making all kinds of preparations.
The Nalan Residence was also ordinary. Every day, all kinds of people came to visit. The three young ladies each chose some clothes and things like that. Today was the day for everyone to shine.
"Miss, hurry up. It's almost time. Let Yuejun change Miss's clothes.”Yuejun woke up early in the morning. The girl was so excited that she almost jumped in. When she saw Nalan Youyou wake up, she pulled Nalan Youyou to sit down and fiddled with her.
Nalan Youyou yawned elegantly for a long time, her tears glistening in her eyes." Yuejun, it's only the middle of the night, yet you woke me up. I still want to sleep a little longer."”
"Miss, it's already a quarter past seven. If we don't hurry up and prepare, it'll be too late.”Yuejun did not stop. She kept tying Nalan Youyou's hair into a simple and elegant bun. Nalan Youyou looked at her elegantly tied hair in the mirror and yawned out of boredom.
"Hey, hey, don't! Use this." Seeing that Yuejun had picked the most gorgeous headdress, Nalan Youyou was so scared that she quickly stopped her. He casually rummaged through the jewelry box and took out a simple and low-key white jade hairpin and handed it to Yuejun.
Yuejun looked at the jade hairpin in Nalan Youyou's hand. It was a simple white jade hairpin with a budding hibiscus on one end. Her face stiffened. This was too plain…
"Miss, are you sure you want to bring this?”
"This is it. Hurry up. After you're done, put on your makeup and change your clothes.”Nalan Youyou stuffed the jade hairpin in her hand into Yuejun's hand and signaled her to hurry up.
Yuejun's face stiffened and she said helplessly," Miss, look carefully. I've already put on my clothes. All that's left now is to put on my makeup.”
"Oh? Then hurry up." Nalan Youyou looked down and saw that she had changed into new clothes.
She was wearing a moon-white dress, which was embroidered with beautiful cloud patterns with gold and silver silver threads. A belt of the same color wrapped around Nalan Youyou's slender waist tightly, making her look seductive and charming.
"Young Miss, it's done. Let's go." While Nalan Youyou was deep in thought, Yuejun had already dressed Nalan Youyou up and stood to the side.
Nalan Youyou stood up easily. Fortunately, she had chosen something that was not complicated. Otherwise, she would have died today.
"Wow, Miss, you're so good-looking!" Nalan Youyou stood up nonchalantly, and her moonlight shone. Yuejun looked at the beautiful Nalan Youyou with sparkling eyes.
If she were a man, she would definitely not be able to walk.
Nalan Youyou walked in front of the mirror and saw a small and exquisite face in the mirror. Her eyebrows were like a painting, and her eyes were bright and her teeth were white. She was beautiful beyond compare.
Her moon-white clothes were simple but not simple. The light flowing on them showed her charm. Nalan Youyou looked at the figure in the mirror and let out a long sigh. It was this face. Otherwise, she would not have been schemed against in her previous life.
In the end, it wasn't his fault. If he wasn't so stupid to believe in others, he wouldn't have ended up like this.
"Miss, Miss? What's wrong, Miss? Are you feeling unwell?" Yuejun asked worriedly when she saw Nalan Youyou standing in front of the mirror in a daze.
Nalan Youyou shook her head slightly." It's nothing. Let's go."”
"Yo, big sister is finally here. I thought we needed to invite her.”Nalan Youyou slowly walked over, causing Nalan Yanwan's eyes to light up. Nalan Youyou appeared in front of Nalan Yanwan like a fairy that had descended from the nine heavens. Nalan Yanwan's slightly jealous words caused Yuejun to frown.
"Third Younger Sister is too impatient." Nalan Youyou slowly walked closer, only to see Nalan Yanwan in front of her wearing an orange long dress. The chest area was very open, revealing her breasts. However, she had not fully developed yet, so this dress made people feel frivolous.
She had a head full of pearls and jade, and she looked as if she wanted to bring all the things she needed to borrow money. Nalan Youyou shook her head. Fortunately, China was not very feudal. Otherwise, her clothes would be enough to make people treat the Nalan Residence differently.
"Isn't Big Sister anxious?" Nalan Yanwan proudly raised her head, her face filled with disdain. Standing at the side was Nalan Jingjing, who was dressed in pink. She was dressed like a lady. Now, coupled with Nalan Jingjing's gentle appearance, she was indeed quite attractive.
It was many times better than Nalan Yanwan's clothes.
"Third Younger Sister, what are you talking about? This is our first time entering the Palace, so Eldest Older Sister might have been a little anxious, which is why she came a little late.”Nalan Jingjing walked forward with a gentle expression to resolve the conflict between the two of them.
Nalan Youyou glanced at Nalan Jingjing and said indifferently," It seems that Second Younger Sister is also a little anxious. Otherwise, why would she even take the wrong handkerchief?"”
Nalan Jingjing was stunned. She looked down and saw a blue handkerchief in her hand. Her face turned red. This blue handkerchief did not look good with pink clothes.
"Luo Yin, go back and get me a handkerchief.”Nalan Jingjing lowered her head with a blushing face. She was too anxious when she came out just now. She did not expect that she would even take the wrong handkerchief. Fortunately, Nalan Youyou reminded him. Otherwise, if he entered the palace, he would lose a lot of face.
At that time, not to mention getting the prince's favor, she would probably become a joke after this palace banquet.
As Nalan Jingjing thought about it, she lowered her head and walked in front of Nalan Youyou." Jingjing thanks Big Sister for her reminder. Jingjing thanks you here."”
Nalan Youyou raised her hand." Second Younger Sister, you're being too serious. How can the Nalan Residence's reputation be ruined because of such a small matter?"”After saying that, Nalan Youyou did not stay beside Nalan Jingjing and walked to the front. Everyone was already there. Even the old lady was dressed in a dark blue dress. Her white hair was tied up simply, showing her steadiness.
Zhuang Huaijin was also dressed in a green robe. Her hair was full of pearls and jade, and she looked elegant and steady. When she saw Nalan Youyou and the others walking past, her eyes swept across them one by one. Finally, her eyes stopped on Nalan Youyou and she frowned slightly." Eldest Miss, it's really rude of you to enter the palace in such mourning clothes. Hurry up and go back and change!"”
When Yuejun heard the Second Mistress's words, she looked displeased. She was about to retort when Nalan Youyou patted the back of Yuejun's hand, signaling her to stop talking." What are you talking about, Second Mistress? Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, and Second Mistress actually said it was mourning clothes?" These words are extremely disrespectful. If others hear this and spread it to the Emperor, Empress Dowager and son, then the future of my Nalan Residence will be bleak.”
The Second Mistress was stunned. Nalan Youyou's words seemed to have enlightened her from head to toe, and her heart instantly turned cold.
She looked around and saw that the old master had not arrived yet, so she heaved a sigh of relief.
When the old madam heard their conversation, she glared at Zhuang Huaijin and said unhappily," Wife, how can you say that! As an elder of the family, you actually said such words. Where did your moral character go all these years?”
"Huai Jin knows her mistake." Zhuang Huaijin quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at the old madam's slightly angry face. She cursed Nalan Youyou a million times in her heart. He did not expect Nalan Youyou to be so eloquent.
The old madam looked at Nalan Youyou, who was dressed in a moon-white dress. Although she did not think that she was wearing mourning clothes, she did feel a little plain.
"Big girl, your clothes are a little plain. His wife didn't know how to give him some pointers. She wasn't doing her job well.”As the old madam spoke, she dragged Zhuang Huaijin into the conversation.
Nalan Youyou's expression darkened when she heard this. To say that Zhuang Huaijin did not give her proper advice, to put it bluntly, it was to say that she was born without a mother to teach her. She had no upbringing at all.
"Old Furen's words are chilling.”A stern glint flashed across Nalan You You's eyes as she spoke in a faint voice.
Hearing Nalan Youyou's low voice, the old madam's body stiffened. Just as she was about to reprimand Nalan Youyou, she heard Nalan Peiyi's voice from behind her.
"Mother, is everyone here?"
The old madam glared at Nalan Youyou and said," We're already here. Are we leaving now?"”
"Okay, let's go then." Nalan Peiyi scanned the crowd and saw that everyone was present. She nodded in satisfaction. When she saw Nalan Youyou, her eyes narrowed and she nodded." Youyou, your personality is becoming more and more like your mother's. Not bad, this dress suits you very well."”
"Thank you, Father." Nalan Youyou bent down slightly and glanced at the old madam as she stood up. The old madam was embarrassed. She had just said that Nalan Youyou was dressed wrongly, but Nalan Peiyi's words had completely humiliated the old madam and Zhuang Huaijin.
This made the two of them feel extremely awkward.
"Big Sister, let Jingjing ride in the same carriage as you.”Nalan Jingjing walked up to Nalan Youyou with a weak expression and looked at Nalan Youyou. Those who did not know better would think that Nalan Youyou had bullied Nalan Jingjing.
Nalan Youyou glanced at Nalan Jingjing and said coldly," Second Sister, you should know that the etiquette of our country is strict. There is a difference between the Di and Shu. If people see you sitting in the Di daughter's carriage, how will Father answer when others ask you? It's better to hurry back to your carriage and sit. Don't let others think that my Nalan Residence doesn't even have this kind of rule.”
After saying that, Nalan Youyou went straight into the carriage and no longer cared about what was happening outside.
Nalan Jingjing looked at Nalan Youyou, who had entered the carriage, with a flash of hatred. She once again returned to her previous weak appearance.
"Miss, let's get in the car." Luo Yin saw that Nalan Youyou was ignoring her and pouted. She said unhappily," Eldest Miss's carriage can only be used by the legitimate daughter. If you're a concubine's daughter, you should go back to the carriage at the back."”Ro Yin's voice was loud enough for the old madam and the others to hear.
When the old madam heard this, she had nowhere to vent her anger. She turned around with a dark face and shouted," Big girl! What was going on? She's my Nalan Manor's servant girl, so why can't she sit? Let your second sister go up!" Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:122120184:05AM
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