Chapter 31
"We're having lunch right now, Miss Shen, why don't you join us?"
Both tables were occupied by young men and women who had just returned from flying kites that morning and had arranged to have dinner together.
“Yes, Miss Shen, please eat with us. It’s not easy to meet you, so don’t even think about leaving today,” a straightforward noblewoman chimed in.
Ye Lingzhou was the heir apparent, and in terms of status, he was considered the most prominent among these noble ladies and gentlemen, so others naturally echoed his sentiments.
Shen Qingnian readily agreed, and the noble lady warmly pulled her to sit beside her, a few seats away from Lin Yue'er.
This noble lady is named Wang Jiarong. She is the legitimate daughter of the Wang family, and the Wang family and the Shen family are considered to be quite close.
"You've just recovered from your illness. Is there anything you should avoid eating? Tell me, and I'll have someone go to the kitchen and talk to the chef," Wang Jiarong said warmly to Shen Qingnian.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yue'er sneered from the side: "You've only just recovered from your illness and you're already staying in the mansion to recuperate. Aren't you afraid of passing on your illness to everyone by running around like this?"
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Lin Yue'er's temper was getting worse and worse, and everyone understood that it was because of the Crown Prince.
"Lin Yue'er, if you're afraid, then go back by yourself. There's no need for you to stir up trouble here!" Ye Lingzhou retorted with a cold laugh.
Miss Shen had almost cried after being rebuked by Lin Yue'er, and he had long disliked her.
Wang Jiarong laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen Miss Chen. I don't care about any illness or anything like that. Let's have a meal together first, hahaha!"
"Yes, with Miss Shen, such a talented woman, here, why don't we play a drinking game during dinner later?"
"Miss Shen is not feeling well today and should not drink alcohol. I have heard that even His Highness the Crown Prince has sent her a lot of tonics. If Miss Shen's health deteriorates again just as she was recovering, we'll see if His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't punish you!"
"Looking at the noble ladies in the capital, the only one who is worthy of the Crown Prince is Miss Shen."
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Since the Crown Prince's birthday banquet, everyone has realized that the priceless coral Lin Yue'er gave was not as pleasing as Shen Qingnian's ordinary folding fan.
In Beijing, the prevailing winds always follow those above; whoever the higher-ups favor, everyone will fawn over.
Previously, Lin Yue'er had the best chance of becoming the Crown Princess, so everyone was naturally willing to flatter her. But now it's different. His Highness the Crown Prince clearly prefers Shen Qingnian, so everyone's attitude towards Lin Yue'er has naturally changed drastically.
As Lin Yue'er listened to these people's words, her face turned pale and then red, and her gaze toward Shen Qingnian became even more resentful.
But Shen Qingnian responded with a gentle smile, as if she didn't take her seriously at all, which was extremely infuriating!
Soon, the food was served, and everyone lowered their heads to eat. Although the food at Xingyue Restaurant was not as good as that of the chefs in their own homes, it was still excellent.
About half an hour later, many noble ladies and gentlemen left their seats one after another. Some went to relieve themselves, some went to get some fresh air, and others went to wash their hands and faces. After everyone returned to their seats, they could begin drinking and composing poems.
Shen Qingnian was also half full. Although the crabs in spring were not very plump, they were extremely satisfying. She ate two in a row, while Wang Jiarong next to her ate five in one go!
At this moment, Lin Yue'er suddenly slammed her hand on the table and then shoved the noblewoman next to her to the ground.
"What are you doing, throwing crab shells that you've already eaten into my bowl!" Lin Yue'er glared angrily at the noblewoman she had pushed to the ground, her tone particularly sharp.
She was already in a bad mood today, and this person still had to provoke her.
The noblewoman who had fallen to the ground was clearly frightened by Lin Yue'er. After a few moments of stunned silence, she cautiously replied, "I'm so sorry, Miss Lin, I didn't mean to. Besides, I didn't put the crab shell in your bowl; I just accidentally dropped it next to your hand..."
This noble lady was named Chen Min, the legitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official. Naturally, she was afraid of Lin Yue'er. Lin Yue'er dared to lose her temper with her because she understood that her father's official position was low.
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