Meeting is fate

"Hey, have you two had enough of this long-awaited reunion act? If not, keep acting. I don't want to be your background."

Chen Sheng wanted to say that, but she held back because they were already planning to do that kind of thing. She was just a red thread that tied them together, bringing them together.

I might as well leave while they're still cuddling; I've already achieved my goal.

"Ayu, I miss you..."

Chen Han's gentle, intoxicating voice came from behind him. Chen Sheng stopped in his tracks, turned around and saw the two of them lost in their own world. He smiled self-deprecatingly, then walked away swiftly, leaving no trace.

How could it be without leaving a trace! A grown person disappears right in front of a young couple, and even laughs out loud, how could it be without leaving a trace?

Chen Sheng didn't think her presence was that low.

And here comes this troublesome spirit who's ruining the fairy-tale romance?

“Chen Han, you…” A cold and arrogant male voice rang out. As expected, this should be the Fifth Prince Xu Chen, the “tool number one” to test Ye Cangming’s intelligence and emotional intelligence.

Upon seeing Xu Chen, Xu You broke free from Chen Han's embrace and instinctively looked at Chen Sheng. Chen Sheng avoided eye contact.

The rest of the plot is predictable; it's just another predictable, climax-filled drama of a woman chasing after her husband.

Because he was bored and had no role, Chen Sheng immediately ran away.

The banquet had only just begun, and the main characters were still cuddling in the corner, while she, the supporting character, was the only one present. Although the original owner had a powerful background, unfortunately, she was just a supporting character! She was the little villain waiting to be slapped in the face.

Chen Sheng was just laughing through her tears. Despite her seemingly cheerful demeanor, she was actually quite unhappy!

Those female officials who fawn over the Prime Minister have their eyes glued to her. Don't be fooled by their praises of Miss Chen now, saying things like "Miss Chen is exceptionally intelligent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and has an outstanding appearance; she is truly a chosen one of heaven." Once Chen Han takes office, they will all belittle her, treating her like dirt. They are so naive, not even aware of the current situation.

"Your Highness!" Chen Sheng saw Xu Nuo sitting with the little beauty and felt as if he had seen a savior. He couldn't help but rush over to her.

"Oh, Miss Chen, why didn't you go see Fourth Brother tonight? You've come to see me instead?" Xu Nuo glanced at Chen Sheng with her phoenix eyes and winked. "Where's the money?"

"Ah..." Chen Sheng scratched her head sheepishly. How could she forget about the idiot? She hadn't brought any money with her at all. "Um... Your Highness, could you give me a few more days? I'm a bit short on cash lately and have lost some money..."

"What does it matter to me if you lose money? You've ruined my plans, and I haven't even punished you yet, but you're already trying to cheat me."

Upon hearing Xu Nuo's words, Chen Sheng finally noticed who the beautiful woman beside Xu Nuo was—it was none other than Bai Yu!

Oh no! Chen Han is here tonight! Who can stop the female lead's halo?! Tell her who can stop her?! This is killing me!

"What's wrong with you? Why are you making such a fuss?" Xu Nuo covered Bai Yu's ears and turned to look at her.

Chen Sheng was getting anxious, but she just couldn't get the words out! "You...you...you..." She kept uttering "you" for a while, but couldn't get anything out.

"Are you out of your mind?" came the Crown Princess's "affectionate" inquiry.

Chen Sheng: "You two are truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven, a 1:2 ratio that will last forever."

"You really smoked?"

"No, I'm perfectly normal! I'm just a little excited, okay? I'll be fine in a bit." Chen Sheng was so excited that she bit her tongue.

Xu Nuo nodded confidently and said to Bai Yu, "She may have eaten something wrong recently."

Bai Yu replied tenderly, "Mmm."

Xu Nuo looked at Chen Sheng and asked, "Your fourth brother wasn't with you? His servant just said he left with you alone."

"He ran into the Fifth Prince and they were chatting about everyday things. I was bored, so I came back first," Chen Sheng answered evasively, leaving himself room to maneuver.

Xu Nuo sighed and rubbed her forehead, clearly disappointed in him. "Alright, alright, I remember the one from the Li family is here too. Since you have so much free time, why don't you go and see him?"

They've already given the order to leave; it would be impolite not to go now.

So, single Chen Sheng, loaded with a truckload of dog food (a slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), drove his truck to another single person, Li Mo, to share this delicious treat with him.

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"Li Mo, I think tonight is quite lively, there are a lot of people." Chen Sheng said to Li Mo while cracking sunflower seeds. "You know, there are also a lot of handsome young men tonight. If I take a few home, would that count as 'Taking a Handsome Man Home'?"

Li Mo didn't want to understand, and simply bowed his head and agreed.

Chen Sheng sighed and shook his head. "It's a pity I didn't meet you while I was alive. Otherwise, with your looks, wouldn't I have fallen head over heels in love with you? Alas, what a pity."

“Miss, you…” Li Mo swallowed the words she was about to utter and stood there quietly, like a tree.

"Sigh, never mind, we're just two background figures, let's just watch the show." Chen Sheng smiled indifferently, looking at the royal children on the high platform.

Offering toasts, bestowing marriages, requesting orders, going to war—she's involved in all of these scenes. It's best to just hand over the "white moonlight" to the female lead; after all, she belongs to her. Since you can't win by force, just let her go.

So she decided to go all out and experience the life of a pampered young lady before she died.

It's a good time to go chat with the original owner's girlfriends and pass the time.

Chen Sheng originally wanted to ask Li Mo to go with her, but she kept refusing, even using the excuse that the light in her room was still on. Chen Sheng eventually gave up trying to get her to chat.

However, Chen Sheng wasn't good at integrating into her peer group, especially a group of high-ranking nobles. It's also possible that the original owner of this body wasn't well-liked; those people completely killed the conversation and even talked behind her back…

An hour into the banquet, Chen Sheng returned to his seat, hugged Li Mo's waist, and comforted himself for a long time...