The women and young men from various noble families all paid their respects, but Li Yuyan didn't even glance at them and walked directly towards Jiang Shuwan.

She wore a belt of the same color as her clothes, adorned with jade pendants and gemstones, which swayed gently with her steps, making a crisp and melodious sound.

With her headdress adorned with kingfisher feathers and red and blue gemstones, and adorned with a total of nineteen hairpins including various types such as hairpins, side hairpins, temple hairpins, and top hairpins, she exuded an irresistible air of nobility the moment she appeared.

It truly exudes royal grandeur, unparalleled magnificence, and ineffable nobility.

Jiang Shuwan entered the palace twice, and the Empress and Consort Gao saw her more than once. However, they always dressed simply, and the princesses' clothes and jewelry were also very understated.

Li Yuyan is the only one in the entire imperial city who is as high-profile as herself.

Even including her previous life, Li Yuyan was the most extravagant and ostentatious.

"Greetings, Princess."

"Greetings to the Princess."

"Long live the princess!"

Upon seeing Li Yuyan, everyone bowed down. The imperial arrogance pressed down on people's chests like an invisible pressure, and for a moment, they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Several noble ladies from the eight great families stood up and were somewhat unconvinced by her, but Li Yuyan glared at them with her sharp eyes.

The noble ladies were immediately startled by the ruthlessness in her eyes.

They knew Li Yuyan; she had a bad temper and would whip anyone who got angry, regardless of the consequences. Last year on the Lantern Festival, a noblewoman angered Li Yuyan.

Li Yuyan immediately took a whip and lashed the other person's face, ruining his entire face. Later, when the matter was reported to the Emperor, Li Yuyan did not even apologize, but only sent a few sets of jewelry as compensation.

They were daughters of a prominent family, how could they lack jewelry? They were beaten for nothing, their clothes ruined.

Since I'm here to see the Marquis's family make a fool of themselves, there's no need to clash with Li Yuyan.

Thinking this, the noble ladies obediently bowed.

Li Yuyan sneered inwardly, ignoring them. The crowd parted like Moses parting the sea, and Li Yuyan walked straight up to Jiang Shuwan.

"You are Jiang Shuwan?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Jinshu, who was standing next to Jiang Shuwan, twitched her eyebrows.

Logically, since Jiang Shuwan is already married, the princess should address her as Madam So-and-so, or, to be more polite, as Lady Jiang.

The princess addressed her by her given name, which shows how angry and disapproving she was of Jiang Shuwan and Pei Yanzhi's marriage.

Jiang Shuwan, on the other hand, didn't seem to care.

She didn't think that a woman losing her name after marriage was something to be celebrated, but she could hear the anger in Li Yuyan's tone.

"Jiang Shuwan greets the Princess."

Fortunately, she no longer referred to herself as a subject's wife.

Sure enough, as soon as she said that, Li Yuyan realized that she was not someone to be trifled with, and sneered, "Raise your head."

Ignoring Yao Jinshu, who was sweating profusely, Jiang Shuwan raised her head without any hesitation.

Li Yuyan was stunned by her beauty at first glance.

Jiang Shuwan is wearing a new dress made this year, a long white Shu brocade dress embroidered with intertwined magnolia flowers.

The Shu brocade is smooth and delicate to the touch. Its pure white background is like the first snow, and the magnolia flowers embroidered on it are lifelike with their petals in full bloom.

Although there are only a few flowers, it is enough to show the exquisite craftsmanship of the embroidery.

On her head was a headdress made of sea pearls, a gift from the old lady. Sea pearls were precious and were originally bestowed by the palace, so even though Li Yuyan had nineteen hairpins inlaid with kingfisher feathers and gemstones, they could not outshine her.

One can only be described as luxurious and extravagant, while the other is elegant and serene.

They are equally beautiful, each with its own unique characteristics.

Moreover, this pearl was part of the old lady's dowry, representing the old lady's approval of Jiang Shuwan, which only fueled Li Yuyan's anger.

Looking at Jiang Shuwan's appearance, she was also born with a top-tier look.

Her face was delicate and pretty, with arched eyebrows like the moon. Her small face, no bigger than a palm, had exquisite features and fair skin as white as snow, smooth and delicate like white jade, radiating a faint glow.

She stood gracefully in the hall, her whole being bathed in a soft light, like a dream.

However, this person who was born so beautiful also had a pair of bright eyes that shone as brightly as stars.

Even the deepest darkness cannot obscure the light in those eyes.

"No wonder, no wonder she was able to marry into the Marquis's family..."

Li Yuyan clenched her fists involuntarily at her sides, feeling a mix of indescribable emotions—a bittersweet feeling that made her quite uncomfortable.

Li Yuyan was sizing up Jiang Shuwan, and Jiang Shuwan was also sizing up Li Yuyan.

Sons resemble their mothers, and daughters resemble their fathers.

Perhaps because the Prince of Pingnan had been leading troops for many years, Li Yuyan's appearance also resembled that of the Prince of Pingnan. She had the kind of heroic features that were very striking among women, with a grand and bright appearance, like the golden peonies embroidered on her body.

With a delicate flower adorning her forehead and her lips lightly pursed, painted with vibrant lipstick, she looked even more stunning and beautiful, a true beauty of unparalleled grace.

Despite being pursued by such a stunningly beautiful woman, Pei Yanzhi remained completely unmoved.

Interesting, interesting...

"Get up."

Li Yuyan didn't make things difficult for her. Jiang Shuwan stood up, and Li Yuyan also walked to the main seat and sat down. She glanced at everyone and said calmly,

"Please don't be so formal, everyone. I just returned from the Southern Mirror. I've missed you all so much since I haven't seen you in a long time. The plum blossoms in this villa are in full bloom, so I invited you all to come and admire them. Please have a seat."

As she spoke, she gently raised her hand, and everyone sat down.

Then fine wine and delicacies were served, and the sounds of string and wind instruments began to play.

The music was melodious and gentle, and the singers' voices were clear and pleasant, like orioles singing in a valley or nightingales.

Hundreds of dancers, dressed in colorful costumes, emerged from the side hall. Their robes fluttered, their steps were light and graceful, and their figures were elegant and charming, like colorful butterflies flitting across the entire hall.

Jiang Shuwan clicked her tongue inwardly. She had never attended a large banquet in the palace, but judging from the expressions of the noble ladies and young men around her, she could imagine that the banquets in the palace were probably similar to those in front of her.

Princess Nan'an is indeed extraordinary.

"The song and dance are beautiful, but after watching them too many times, they become boring."

After a few rounds of drinks, Li Yuyan became listless, propping her forehead up with her hand, looking utterly lifeless.

A group of noble ladies who were on good terms with Li Yuyan immediately stood up.

"Your Highness is boring, but I have an idea that might provide some amusement."

"Oh?" Li Yuyan asked curiously.

"Your Highness, all those present are scions of noble families, and the ladies are well-versed in poetry and literature. Each one is outstanding in style and temperament. On such a fine occasion, wouldn't it be a waste to merely enjoy the singing and dancing? Why don't we compose a poem to express our feelings? Wouldn't that be delightful!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Some of these people simply wanted to have some fun, while others already knew there would be some excitement to watch, and still others couldn't wait to add fuel to the fire. They all nodded eagerly.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Li Yuyan seemed to perk up, and she even untied a three-colored jade pendant from her waist and tossed it onto the table.

As a lucky draw prize.