Chapter 7: I'm here to enjoy the flowers, not the white lotus
Looking at the eyes around her that were either contemptuous, mocking, or gloating, Wang Muxue clenched the handkerchief in her hand, her lips turned pale, and she felt aggrieved and uncomfortable.
It was purely an accident that Chen Huazheng fell into the water that day. Seeing Ye Linghuai was about to jump into the water to save her, Wang Muxue was so anxious that she could only pretend to slip and fall into the water.
She and Ye Linghuai were in love with each other, and compared to Shen Huazheng, who had the mental faculties of only five years old, it was obvious that they were a match made in heaven.
Moreover, Ye Linghuai also clearly stated that he did not like Shen Huazheng at all, and solemnly promised to find a way to cancel the engagement.
If Ye Linghuai had rescued Shen Huazheng to shore at that time, their engagement would never have been cancelled.
The actions taken that day were purely out of helplessness.
If there was any other choice, Wang Muxue would not do that.
What she didn't expect was that Ye Linghuai rescued her from the water in public. But after breaking off the engagement with the Shen family, the Ye family had no intention of coming to propose marriage.
The rumors outside became more and more unbearable to hear, and the good reputation that Wang Muxue had built up over the years was ruined. Both the Ye family and the Wang family suffered varying degrees of blows in the officialdom.
Wang Muxue knew that if she didn't do something, she would soon become a laughing stock and be despised by others.
When she learned that her family was planning to send her to a temple, she cut her wrists that night.
Although she finally got her wish and got engaged to Ye Linghuai.
But the Wang family was very angry at the Ye family's reluctance, as if they were being forced into the marriage.
As a result, Wang Muxue suffered countless cold stares and ridicules from her sisters in the family. Even her grandmother began to dislike her and made her stay in her own yard and not go out unless necessary.
If it weren't for special circumstances, Wang Muxue might still be detained in the hospital.
As early as when she noticed that Wang Muxue looked amiss, the considerate lady changed the topic to another place and talked about recent literary events.
But Wang Muxue still felt uncomfortable while sitting at the table.
Thinking of the purpose of this trip, she bit her lip and turned her head away to ignore those hidden gazes.
When Chen Huazheng came in, everyone suddenly felt that the room seemed to have become much brighter. The noble ladies who were chattering just now all widened their eyes at the same time and could not utter a word.
She has a beautiful face, black hair and fair skin.
Is Shen Si actually so good-looking?
Everyone present recalled carefully and found that Chen Huazheng seemed to have looked like this before, except that her eyebrows and eyes had grown more mature, and she had the beauty of a young girl.
Wang Muxue looked at Shen Huazheng's beautiful face, and suddenly thought of Shen Huazheng's appearance after she fell into the water and was rescued - her little face was blue and purple, as if she would die in the next moment.
She lowered her eyes to hide the jealousy and resentment in them.
Why do some people seem to be born as the darlings of God, with everything at their fingertips, while others have to work very hard to get what they want?
Princess Lejia, who had been sitting in the main seat and had not said much, brightened her eyes and pointed to the empty seat beside her and said to Shen Huazheng: "The banquet will be held soon, Miss Shen, please come over to me."
All the noble ladies were a little surprised. Princess Lejia was Princess Yi'an's most beloved granddaughter, and she was the leader of today's flower-viewing banquet.
It’s just that Princess Lejia has a cold personality and usually doesn’t pay much attention to others. It’s rare to see her so enthusiastic towards others.
When did this Shen Si catch the eye of Princess Lejia?
Chen Huazheng didn't think much about it. She agreed readily and walked over to sit next to Princess Lejia.
After the banquet, the table became lively again.
The wine glasses were clinking and everyone was having a great time.
During the banquet, the noble ladies all smiled and tried to find topics to talk to Shen Huazheng. They didn't show it on their faces, but they were secretly amazed that the rumors were true, and the little fool of the Shen family had really recovered his mind.
The purpose of the flower viewing banquet is to invite young men and women of appropriate age from all families to enjoy the flowers together, so that everyone can gather together and it is also convenient for each family to see each other.
This is a large-scale blind date party, and the focus is not on the banquet.
Noble ladies have to take care of their image when they are outside, and usually only eat a little at banquets to show they are eating, and won't eat more.
Not long after, the table was cleared away.
Chen Huazheng politely declined the invitation of other noble ladies to go out and enjoy the flowers, and found a place with nice surrounding scenery... and took out the rice balls that she had prepared long ago.
She didn't eat much of the food on the table and was starting to feel hungry now.
Chen Huazheng didn't refuse to eat it because of her image, she simply thought it didn't taste good.
She had just taken out the rice ball and took a bite when an inopportune sound rang out.
“Sister Shen, can we talk?”
Shen Huazheng raised her head and looked at Wang Muxue who appeared in front of her in confusion.
The Shen family treated the original owner like a treasure and would not let her suffer any grievances.
After the incident, Shen Zhaonian ordered people to investigate the truth of the fall into the water and the relationship between Ye Linghuai and Wang Muxue.
After much investigation, they found that their daughter's fall into the water was indeed an accident and there were no signs of human error.
But it is also a fact that Ye Linghuai abandoned Chen Huazheng and chose Wang Muxue at the critical moment of his life, and he has a close relationship with Wang Muxue in private.
Therefore, even at the cost of sacrificing the friendship between the two families, the Shen family decided to cancel the marriage.
Ye Linghuai and Wang Muxue were in love with each other. Now that the Ye and Wang families have arranged the marriage, they can be said to have got what they wished for.
But in the final analysis, the origin of this marriage is not very glorious.
Under normal circumstances, Wang Muxue shouldn't get close to her.
Shen Huazheng swallowed the rice ball in her mouth, slowly took out a handkerchief and wiped her mouth, waiting for Wang Muxue to speak.
Seeing that Chen Huazheng didn't speak, Wang Muxue had tears in her eyes, "Sister Chen, what happened at the beginning was all an accident, and it was helpless that it turned out like that. I hope that sister can put aside the past grudges and stop being angry with me and Ye Lang."
She had beautiful features and a gentle and delicate temperament. Now with her tearful eyes, she looked quite pitiful.
Shen Huazheng frowned slightly, what does it mean to let bygones be bygones and not be angry with them?
It was as if she had done something to Wang Muxue and Ye Linghuai.
Are we here to enjoy the flowers or the white lotus today?
"Miss Wang, have you misunderstood? What do Master Ye and Miss Wang have to do with me? Why should I be angry with you?"
Wang Muxue was stunned. She didn’t expect Shen Huazheng to say such a thing.
“I…” She was about to say something when she was interrupted by Shen Huazheng—
"Also, I am the only daughter in our Shen family, so it's better not to call me Miss Wang randomly, lest others hear and misunderstand me."
Facing Shen Huazheng's indifferent gaze, Wang Muxue gritted her teeth secretly and almost crushed the silk handkerchief in her hand.
After my grandfather passed away, the Wang family became an empty shell. Now only my father is still serving in the court. The family has many male members, but the younger generation has no future and is about to fall into decline.
Being able to marry into the Ye family is considered marrying up, and it is completely incomparable to the Shen family.
Shen Huazheng was mocking her for not being worthy of calling the noble daughter of the Shen family a sister.
Wang Muxue's face was pale, and she looked like she was about to cry. "Since Miss Shen is no longer angry, please ask the Shen family to show mercy and stop targeting the Wang family and the Ye family."
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