Chapter 27 Stunning Appearance
The capital city is filled with nobles, and those with titles can be seen everywhere.
The Su family is at best average.
But his father was leading an army outside, his eldest son had military merits, his second son was a favorite in the Eastern Palace, and even his youngest daughter had earned the title of princess with her military merits.
People in the court look at the long term, not just the present.
Therefore, when the second son of the Su family posted a message to hold a lotus viewing banquet, everyone was eager to show their support. What's more, it was heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would also be present.
After breakfast, there was a constant stream of guests arriving by carriages and horses.
Su Yanshu also changed his jade crown and clothes early, and before going out to greet the guests, he made a special trip to Yu Shengsheng's courtyard.
Seeing her dressing up, with clothes delivered by Jinluoge early in the morning hanging on the hanger, Su Yanshu smiled gently.
"Do your makeup well," Su Yanshu took out a small ingot and put it on the table, "This is your reward."
Grandma Wu quickly bowed and thanked her.
Su Yanshu personally picked a hairpin for Yu Shengsheng and gestured on her head: "Do well, you will have a good life in the future."
He changed the subject, his tone and smile remained the same, but he looked even more eerie.
"If I make a mistake in my grooming today, I'll pay with my life."
“This one,” he said with a smile.
Yu Shengsheng took the hairpin and held it in her palm: "Wear it after you comb your hair."
Su Yanshu patted her shoulder gently: "Second brother is waiting for you in the garden."
He left, and Yu Shengsheng closed her eyes slightly.
The threat in Su Yanshu's words was obvious. He was simply warning her not to think about her clothes.
Su Yanshu was still on guard against her, fearing that she would deliberately not wear fancy clothes or jewelry and deliberately make herself ugly.
Yu Shengsheng opened her eyes and smiled in the mirror - how could it be possible? That kind of trick was too low-level and would also implicate others.
"Let's get dressed."
Many guests had come to the garden, and Su Yanshu was enjoying himself by talking about books and poetry with several noble gentlemen.
"Second Young Master is an expert in both poetry and painting. I wonder when you are free to show us your wonderful brushwork and painting skills?"
"Isn't today a good opportunity? Second Young Master, do we have the good fortune to see this?"
Su Yanshu smiled and waved his hands: "Today we are admiring the lotus, I dare not show off my ugliness, how can a painting be more moving than the real lotus?"
Su Yanshu thought to himself, who are you, and how dare you ask me to paint for you on the spot?
As soon as he finished speaking, someone sneered softly, "I say, Zhao Laowu, you are asking for trouble by saying this. Who is the Second Young Master Su? He is a man who walks around in the East Palace and gives advice to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. How can he draw for you?"
The scene became quiet. Mr. Zhao, who had just made the proposal, was a little annoyed, but when he looked back, he suppressed his annoyance.
Lu Xingzhan walked over slowly, holding a jade fan in his hand. He was wearing a moon-white summer robe, as soft as clouds, with a layer of flowing gauze of the same color on the outside. When he walked, it was as if the wind wrapped in clouds, handsome and elegant.
Lu Xingzhan didn't have a very good reputation, but his appearance was impeccable. He had fair skin, red lips, and a pair of big eyes with black pupils rolling around. He was full of bad intentions and ideas to play tricks on people. Whenever these eyes smiled, it meant that someone was going to be in trouble.
When they saw it was him, everyone at the scene fell silent. There was nothing they could do. His family background was there, and no one dared to confront him head-on. Besides, not only did he have a strong family background, he was also tough and had a sharp tongue. If they met him, they would only suffer losses.
Others were silent, but Su Yanshu could not remain silent. He walked up to Lu Xingzhan with a smile, despite his sarcasm.
"Mr. Lu San, you are here. Please take a seat."
Lu Xingzhan waved his fan and said, "This young master has no right to sit there. Look, the sun will turn around and shine right there."
"I don't want to lose face, so I'll sit wherever is cooler. Besides, I'm still young, not an old turtle who needs to bask in the sun."
Su Yanshu's anger rose, and his smile deepened: "Third Young Master, you are joking. Those who came today are all distinguished guests. I don't raise turtles in my lotus pond."
Lu Xingzhan raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Third Master, please."
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When Jin Baobao told Yu Shengsheng these words truthfully, Yu Shengsheng's eyes widened in shock.
"That's what he said?"
"That's right, exactly," Jin Baobao laughed so hard that he couldn't stop. "This person's words are too mean."
Yu Shengsheng couldn't help but smile.
Jin Baobao held his chin with his hands, his eyes shining: "Miss, you are so beautiful that my mind is wandering."
Grandma Wu burst out laughing: "Girl, can I do your makeup for you too?"
Jin Baobao nodded vigorously: "Okay, I want that thick eyebrow, it looks very majestic!"
Yu Shengsheng went to the garden and only brought Jin Baobao with her, leaving Madam Zhou and Grandma Wu to rest in the yard.
She had never attended such an occasion. In the past two years, Su Dingqin had never attended it herself. Su Yanshu said that when she could read and write and learned etiquette, he would take her to amaze everyone.
I have waited until today.
Yu Shengsheng walked slowly towards the garden with her hands slightly clasped. Su Yanshu probably couldn't imagine that in this year, she had suffered the pain and beatings that others would have to endure in their lifetime, and also learned skills that others would take more than ten years to learn.
But none of this matters today.
She walked step by step, head held high, towards the trap and cage that Su Yanshu had set for her.
She must break out of the cage.
The garden was bustling with activity, a new round of tea had been served, and Lu Xingzhan was leaning against a pillar while a servant fanned him.
"Sir, since you don't like the Su family, why do you need to come?"
Lu Xingzhan narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm just bored, let's see what the second son of the Su family is going to do next."
The servant suddenly turned his head and stopped moving.
Lu Xingzhan looked in the direction he was looking, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
At the same time, many people stopped joking.
A graceful figure passed through the moon gate, walked along the flower corridor, and came towards this side.
She was wearing a skirt made of light goose yellow flowing gauze. In the hot summer, she looked like a handful of snow, lightly covered by a layer of sunlight, like a visitor from outer space, refreshing to the soul.
The summer breeze blew gently, blowing the hem of her skirt. Everyone couldn't help but breathe softly, fearing that they would disturb her like the summer breeze.
When she came closer, everyone realized that she was like ice and snow from a distance, but when they got closer, she was a charming and beautiful face with eyes slightly raised, which was shocking.
Su Yanshu couldn't help but smile. He knew Yu Shengsheng was beautiful, but he didn't expect her to be so beautiful.
What happens today will definitely be accomplished.
He took a few steps forward and stopped, waiting for Yu Shengsheng to come closer to him.
"Second Young Master."
Su Yanshu nodded with a smile: "Everyone, let me introduce you, this is my cousin, Shengsheng."
Lu Xingzhan came back to his senses, chuckled, and glanced at Shen Zhiyuan beside him with contempt in his eyes.
Shen Zhiyuan unconsciously clenched the teacup, his throat felt dry, and what he drank didn't feel like tea, but bitter wine.
Yu Shengsheng was so flamboyant and gorgeous today, like a butterfly that suddenly broke free from its cocoon, making him unable to take his eyes off her.
His heart, bones, and every pore felt like they were being pierced by sharp needles, reminding him of everything.
Yu Shengsheng should have been his.
It’s not Kong Dezhao’s turn at all!
Today, he must stop it.
On the second floor of the flower building far away across the garden, Su Zhiyi was sitting in a wheelchair, looking over here through the window.
Even though she couldn't see her face clearly, she could still catch a glimpse of Yu Shengsheng's figure.
"Are you ready?"
Ru Jian was behind her, holding a teapot.
"Miss, everything is ready."
"Let's get started."
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