Chapter Nineteen: Unable to Lift My Head

After Yuan Siyin's commotion, people's attention was naturally drawn to her.

Shen Ruolan's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes.

She stepped forward and curtsied to Yuan Siyin.

"It's Sister Yuan! What a coincidence! It's been a while since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"

"Yes, one year, two months, and three days."

Yuan Siyin answered with exceptional seriousness.

Shen Ruolan was slightly taken aback: "Has it been... that long? I really can't remember very well."

"nature."

Of course it was... she made it up.

She just couldn't stand Shen Ruolan.

In the original book, Shen Ruolan was also an annoying character. She knew perfectly well that the Crown Prince was determined to marry Yuan Siyin, yet she still…

In a flash, Yuan Siyin came up with a plan.

She has a solution.

The sarcastic remark that was on the tip of her tongue was swallowed back, and she laughed instead, her sparkling eyes shining brightly in the blazing sunlight.

"Since we've met by chance today, why don't we go to Juxianlou for lunch together?"

Consider this my treat as the older sister; it'll help relieve some boredom.

This is a palace intrigue drama set in the inner chambers of a young woman's home; it's perfectly executed.

"Miss, you mustn't!"

The maidservant beside Shen Ruolan tensed up and immediately whispered in her ear, "How can someone as pure and virtuous as Miss associate with her? Wouldn't that just ruin Miss's reputation for nothing!"

Yuan Siyin pouted unhappily.

Girl, you're kidding me.

If things continue like this, your young lady won't even get the position of a concubine; it all depends on her.

If things go well, she might even be able to get her a position as the Crown Princess.

Isn't this more fragrant than the original book where she shared a husband with the original owner?

“Since Sister Ruolan is unwilling, I will naturally not force her. If it really doesn’t work out, I will ask Sister Ruomei.”

Shen Ruolan was still hesitant at first, but when she heard that Yuan Siyin was going to find Shen Ruomei, she immediately looked up and agreed: "Sister will naturally not refuse elder sister's kindness. In that case, elder sister, why don't you ride in the same carriage with me?"

Yuan Siyin looked back at Taxue, then thought about the soft cushions inside the carriage, and then firmly refused.

She didn't feel comfortable letting someone else lead Ta Xue.

The main concern is that if this damn thing kicks someone and causes injury, she's afraid she won't be able to afford to pay for it.

Shen Ruolan gave her maid a wink, and the maid, though helpless, could only untie the purse from her waist and send away the people who were surrounding her.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Juxianlou, Yuan Siyin offered a few words of comfort, handed Taxue over to the servant who was in charge of watching the horses, and then leaned against the door to wait for Shen Ruolan, who was instructing her maid not far away.

She would bet the Crown Prince's head that Shen Ruolan would definitely send the maid back to the mansion and then "intentionally or unintentionally" tell everyone that she, Yuan Siyin, had invited Shen Ruolan to go on an outing.

Although others might see this as a shameful thing, it was different in Shen Ruolan's eyes.

She is the second young lady of the Shen family. Although she is well-read, she has a fatal weakness.

Born out of wedlock.

The eldest daughter of the Shen family, Shen Ruomei, is also a woman of extraordinary talent and beauty. She is the legitimate daughter of the matriarch of the family. However, she usually keeps a low profile, which is why Shen Ruolan has earned the title of the most talented woman in the capital.

So while she was glamorous in public, she could never hold her head high in the household.

But if he were to get close to Yuan Siyin, things would be different.

First of all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Yuan family. There was an unwritten rule in the capital that social circles were very narrow, and unless a legitimate daughter led the way, a concubine's daughter could not integrate into the circle of noble ladies.

In addition, the power dynamics within the imperial court were complex and intertwined. Although they did not interact on the surface, no one knew what was going on behind the scenes.

This alone is enough to make the Shen family pay more attention to Shen Ruolan.

So, while it may seem shameful to associate with her, the benefits actually outweigh the drawbacks.