After registering, Yu Shanlai did not enter the park immediately, but instead walked back along the long queue, looking for where Shangguan Tianyun was in line.
She needed to confirm whether Shangguan Tianyun had attended the banquet.
During this time, she repeatedly recalled the events that had occurred recently.
Why did it have to come to this?
Mu Yaozhi is the biggest rival, why bother getting into this mess with Shangguan Tianyun?
Now, Xiao Ziyan is unreliable, and I am just a pawn in his hands. I must find another way to make a living.
We need to find someone who's willing to spend money on her, at least to secure the top three spots at this year's Hundred Flowers Banquet!
After much deliberation, the most suitable candidate is Shangguan Tianyun, whose family runs a hand warmer business and is very wealthy.
To reconcile with Shangguan Tianyun, she must first apologize to him and beg for forgiveness.
The reason why the theft of the hairpin caused such a strain on their relationship is ultimately because of that scoundrel Yu Lan, who had dirty hands!
They were both victims.
Yu Lan is the real culprit!
He should first apologize to her and show weakness. If Shangguan Tianyun is still not satisfied, he can simply push Yu Lan out to let her vent her anger.
She searched through the group one by one with her eyes and finally found Shangguan Tianyun in the team, hiding under Xie Wuyun's umbrella and leaning lazily against Xie Wuyun.
She forced a slightly stiff smile, her voice gentle and soft: "What a coincidence to run into Sister Tianyun here!"
With a hint of flattery, she said, "With my sister here, it's hard to say who will be the Flower Fairy this year."
Tianyun lazily opened her mouth: "What a coincidence."
"I saw Miss Yu following the group here. So she came looking for me?" She's quite a flexible and adaptable person.
Xie Wuyun pouted.
If you don't want to laugh, then don't. Why come here with a stiff face and invite bad luck?
Yu Shanlai came over with a shameless grin, trying to grab her hand: "Little sister, you're really being distant with me. Calling me Miss Yu is too formal. Please call me Sister Yu instead!"
Tianyun dodged backward, not wanting to be touched by her.
Her methods are endless; it's best to stay away from her.
Xie Wuyun glared at her, wanting to reprimand her: "Miss Yu, just say what you have to say. Why are you resorting to physical violence? If you cause us to be disqualified from the banquet, you'll be in trouble too!"
Many noble ladies have already turned around to look at the commotion.
Yu Shanlai forced a smile, feeling both embarrassed and resentful: "I didn't mean any harm, sister, please don't misunderstand. As long as you forgive me, I'll do anything you ask..."
She had already humbled herself so much, but Tianyun remained silent, treating her as if she were invisible.
“Yu Lan is dishonest, and as her cousin, I also bear some responsibility. I’ve already taught her a lesson, so it’s understandable that you distance yourself from her. But I’m also a victim! Tianyun, please forgive me this time?”
“I forgive you, Miss Yu.”
Yu Shanlai was stunned by her direct approach and didn't react in time.
"Wh...what?"
“I said I forgive you. From now on, we’ll go our separate ways and not negotiate anymore. Miss Yu, there’s no need to be so humble. Tianyun is just a nobody and can’t afford to take this kind of treatment.”
She bowed slightly, her tone indifferent yet conveying coldness and aloofness.
Yu Shanlai's hand tightened under her sleeve, and her expression changed several times.
Shangguan Tianyun, what are you so tough about?
His Highness was just joking when he asked you for it once; whether it counts or not is still unknown.
You're making a mountain out of a molehill; you'll regret it someday!
Yu Shanlai's mouth kept moving, and finally she could only manage to utter one sentence: "Since my sister doesn't want to see me, then I'll leave. We'll meet at the Tonghua Terrace."
After she left, Xie Wuyun rested her head on her shoulder: "Don't be soft-hearted. She's cunning and knows how to play innocent. She might turn around and accuse you, and you'll have nowhere to cry!"
Tianyun took the umbrella and held it up, letting her lean on his shoulder to rest for a while. Hearing this, he sighed softly, "Don't worry, I won't be fooled by her. It's just... I'm worried about my show-off cousin."
The long queue moved forward at a snail's pace.
She was talking about Cao Cao, who was over there, when Yu Shanlai struck up a conversation with her!
"Having heard that you are Tianyun's elder sister, Shanlai has come to pay her respects."
Yu Shanlai had just heard that two young ladies from the Shangguan Siye Mansion had come to visit, including a young lady named Shangguan Jingyi. That's when she got the idea to come and try to get closer to her.
Yu Shanlai concealed the disdain in her eyes, never expecting that Shangguan Tianyun had an older sister who was as plain as an ugly woman.
Actually, Shangguan Jingyi wasn't ugly; it was only because Shangguan Tianyun was so outstanding that he seemed less than presentable.
Shangguan Jingyi never expected that on the first day of the banquet, such a distinguished woman would come over and speak to him.
This trip was definitely the right one!
She asked, somewhat flattered, "Who are you?"
“My father is Yu Fengyu, the Imperial Censor. Miss Jingyi, you may call me Shanlai.”
Shangguan Jingyi said awkwardly, "How could I possibly accept this?"
The Imperial Censor, that's quite a prestigious title, seemingly even higher than my uncle's rank.
Yu Shanlai smiled gently and said, "It's fate that we met, especially since you're Tianyun's older sister. You don't need to be so polite with me."
Shangguan Jingyi tentatively called out softly, "Shan, Shanlai."
"Yes," Yu Shanlai replied with a smile, "That's excellent."
Shangguan Jingyi blushed and smiled, "You have such a good temper and are so gentle. Unlike my sister, who has a quick temper and can't stand the slightest grievance. When she talks to Grandmother, she's always sarcastic and biting. She only does it because Grandmother dotes on her."
Such a helpless tone and indulgent complaints would only lead uninformed people to believe that she loves her sisters very much.
Unlike Shanlai, she and Shangguan Jingyi were on the same path.
They immediately understood the unspoken meaning behind Shangguan Jingyi's words!
Yu Shanlai leaned closer to her affectionately: "This is something I didn't expect. Sister Tianyun has always been the most gentle and calm, and she speaks in a soft voice. She doesn't seem like the kind of person who would easily talk back to her elders."
Shangguan Jingyi raised an eyebrow, with an expression that said, "I knew it."
"It seems you've been fooled by her too. In front of outsiders, she's the most polite person ever, but in the manor... never mind, let's not talk about that. Take me to Tonghua Terrace."
Yu Shanlai snapped out of her daze and quickly nodded, "Okay, I'll take you there."
It seems that Shangguan Jingyi and Shangguan Tianyun do not have a good relationship. She revealed these things to me in a seemingly unintentional way, but she must have some ulterior motive. I should make good use of this.
If you can't befriend her, then use threats and inducements. As long as you have something on her, you won't have to worry about her not exchanging money for it.
If this woman can find out what threatens Shangguan Tianyun, she will have done a great service!
"To be honest, I envy my sister a little. Not only does she receive the love of her family, but she also has the favor of the Second Prince. Even more so, the Third Prince is infatuated with her. The Jinyun yarn that the Third Prince gave to my sister the other day is a priceless treasure, which is enough to show how much the Third Prince cares for my sister."
The matter of Jinyun yarn was something Lingqi accidentally let slip, which was then overheard by her.
When she first heard it, her heart felt as if it had been thrown into a fire of jealousy.
The man she fell for at first sight turned out to have such poor taste!
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