Their eyes met, and for a moment, Li Youran felt as if she had been electrocuted.

Li Youran has big, double-lidded eyes, while the Second Prince's Consort has long, phoenix-shaped eyes. Even though their eyes are completely different, the charm between their brows is the same, and even their gazes and subtle movements are identical.

Li Youran felt as if she were looking in a mirror, only the person on the other side was a different version of herself.

Her heart was pounding, and her intuition told her that the Second Prince's wife was very likely her older sister.

Similarly, the Second Prince's wife felt the same way; her heart seemed to be struck by lightning, and then she unconsciously raised her eyebrows slightly.

However, Li Youran also raised an eyebrow slightly. The two moved in sync, and there was no question of one imitating the other. The Second Prince's Consort already had the answer in her heart.

Among a group of people in plain colors, Li Youran and Jiang Qianqian stood out because they were the only ones wearing bright colors. The Second Prince's Consort, who was said to always prefer plain colors, was unusually wearing a bright red coat today.

In ancient times, only the principal wife was entitled to wear bright red clothes. The Second Prince's wife did not usually wear such clothes, but in order to control the families of the court officials who came today, she simply wore bright red to show her status and position.

“I’m old enough to shamelessly wear these bright colors, while you young girls always choose plain colors.”

The Second Prince's wife said jokingly, while her gaze swept over everyone and landed on Jiang Qianqian and Li Youran, then she smiled.

"Young people should wear brighter colors to look better."

Jiang Qianqian knew that her father was close to the Second Prince, and that the Second Prince's wife had praised him in public today. She could easily figure out his intentions, so she stepped forward and bowed.

"Thank you for the compliment, Second Prince's Consort. Your red outfit today is also very beautiful."

Seeing this, the Second Prince's Consort knew that Jiang Qianqian was a perceptive child, so she smiled and beckoned her to come forward.

"Everyone, please feel free to move around as you please."

Upon hearing the Second Prince's wife's words, everyone curtsied and then dispersed, strolling around the courtyard and admiring the flowers that had been arranged.

"Little girl, come along too."

Just as Li Youran was about to leave with the others, the Second Prince's Consort smiled and waved.

Li Youran didn't expect that the Second Prince's Consort would let her stay with them. She didn't think too much about it and assumed that it was because of her brightly colored clothes and the fact that she had come with Jiang Qianqian that she was being kept here.

"I heard that Madam Jiang is currently looking for a husband for you. Is there anyone you like?"

In fact, the Second Prince's wife had long been eager to ask Li Youran her name, where she lived, and how old she was...

However, her enthusiasm startled Li Youran, so he patiently chatted with Jiang Qianqian about everyday things.

"We've just started looking, and we haven't found a suitable candidate yet."

Upon hearing her marriage proposal mentioned, Jiang Qianqian's face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment, and she responded in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"My mother wanted me to stay a few more years, but my father was pressuring me, so this is why..."

Jiang Qianqian's original intention was to explain that she was not in a hurry to get married, but the more she talked, the more shy she became, so she stopped talking before she could finish.

At this point, the Second Prince's wife naturally changed the subject.

"This young lady looks unfamiliar, I wonder who she is..."

"In response to the Second Prince's Consort, this humble citizen, Li Youran, has come in place of Yun Yingying."

Li Youran responded gracefully.

"Miss Yun is unable to attend the banquet due to other commitments, but she doesn't want to miss this flower viewing event, so she asked me to convey her greetings to the Second Prince's Consort on her behalf."

Hearing Li Youran's words, the Second Prince's Consort nodded with satisfaction, thinking to herself that this young girl, despite her young age, was quite composed.

"May I ask where Miss Li lives, how old she is, and whether she is married?"

After asking her question, the Second Prince's wife laughed to herself.

"When I get older, I want to introduce young girls to potential husbands."

Hearing what the Second Prince's wife said, Jiang Qianqian knew that this was a good opportunity for Li Youran, so she chimed in.

"You Ran is only sixteen this year, in the prime of her life. Her family lives near the capital, and she came to the capital alone to do business. She is very capable."

"oh?"

The Second Prince's Consort raised her eyebrows with great interest, a gesture exactly the same as Li Youran's when she was surprised.

Seeing this, Jiang Qianqian launched into a tirade about Li Youran, praising her as more capable than any fairy in heaven.

"I never expected that Miss Li, at such a young age, would be so capable and outstanding, proving herself to be just as capable as any man."

After listening to Jiang Qianqian's words, the Second Prince's Consort couldn't help but nod in admiration.

This explains why Li Youran could become close friends with Yun Yingying, who was a powerful figure in the business world, and why even the eldest daughter of the Minister's family was on good terms with her.

As expected of her sister, she truly did not disappoint her.

However, before seeing the evidence, the Second Prince's wife dared not make any rash moves. After all, she had been in a high position for many years and had developed this cautious habit.

In fact, Li Youran herself was unaware that she had a red birthmark on her left buttock, about the size of a fingernail.

That's manageable on the arms and forearms, but the real problem is the buttocks. The Second Prince's wife was having a headache; what kind of trap would she have to set to see the girl's buttocks...?

"That damn bitch, I never thought she'd actually managed to snag a rich guy..."

Qian Qingqing twisted her handkerchief, looked at Li Youran who was chatting and laughing with the Second Prince's Consort and Jiang Qianqian, and frowned.

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