The smile on Duanmu Yuwei's face turned cold after she saw Sheng Yunrong, and her eyes became even more sinister: "I said, unless Situ Bo comes to see me, I will not see anyone!"

Sheng Yunrong paused, and the smile on her face gradually froze. She glanced at the followers behind her, chuckled, and slowly walked forward, looking directly at Duanmu Yuwei: "Second Miss, are you ordering me to leave?"

Duanmu Yuwei snorted coldly, and the disdain in her eyes became more and more obvious, but she adjusted her sleeves gracefully: "Miss Sheng, you misunderstood. I just don't want to see irrelevant people."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, but a sharp look flashed in her eyes: "An insignificant person? The Duanmu Mansion and the Sheng Mansion have been in contact for many years. Could it be that I, Sheng Yunrong, am insignificant in the eyes of the Second Miss?"

The conversation between the two was tense, and the air around them seemed to freeze. Sheng Yunrong brushed her sleeves lightly and continued, "I came here today to discuss matters concerning the Spring Temple Fair with the Second Miss. I wonder if the Second Miss is interested?"

Duanmu Yuwei's eyes flashed, and she was obviously interested in the topic of the temple fair, but she remained indifferent: "Miss Sheng, do you think I will change my mind because of such a small matter as the temple fair?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, her eyes full of confidence: "Of course not. However, what I want to say is that this temple fair is of great significance to both of our mansions. If the second young lady is willing, we can plan together and make this temple fair a hot topic in the entire capital."

Duanmu Yuwei's expression relaxed slightly. Sheng Yunrong was not aimless. She pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Okay, I'm willing to hear Miss Sheng's plan."

A hint of joy flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She nodded slightly and began to explain her plan in detail.

"Second Miss, I think we can hold a poetry competition at the temple fair, so that the talented men and beautiful women in the capital can have the opportunity to showcase their talents." Sheng Yunrong suggested.

Duanmu Yuwei nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes: "This is a good idea. However, I think we can also add some interesting links, such as guessing lantern riddles, appreciating lanterns, etc., so that the people can also participate."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and nodded: "Second Miss's idea is really great. This way, not only can the temple fair be more lively, but it can also improve the reputation of our two mansions."

The two were discussing in the study room, and before they knew it, it was getting dark. Duanmu Yuwei looked at the gradually darkening sky outside the window and suddenly said, "Miss Sheng, it's getting late, should you go back?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, stood up and straightened her clothes: "Second Miss, you are too polite. It is really a pleasure to have a good chat with you today. I will take my leave now."

Duanmu Yuwei saw Sheng Yunrong off. The previous indifference and hostility were no longer in their eyes. Instead, there was a new tacit understanding and trust.

After Sheng Yunrong left, Duanmu Yuwei returned to the study alone. She looked at the teacup on the table, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart.

…

Madam Duanmu looked at Duanmu Yuwei, and the embarrassment on her face became even more serious: "Daughter, don't just look at the surface when you look at people!"

Duanmu Yuwei heard this, a trace of displeasure flashed in her eyes, she bit her lips lightly, and frowned slightly. Sheng Yunrong sat quietly aside, her eyes moving between Madam Duanmu and Duanmu Yuwei, secretly trying to figure out the deep meaning of this conversation.

"Mother, I understand what you mean." Duanmu Yuwei whispered, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone, "But Sheng Yunrong is the eldest daughter of the Sheng family after all. There is a huge gap in status between our Duanmu family and her Sheng family. How can I easily become close friends with her?"

Madam Duanmu frowned, sighed softly, and turned her gaze to Sheng Yunrong: "Miss Sheng, tell me, why did you have a misunderstanding with my daughter?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said calmly: "Madam, the misunderstanding between Miss Yuwei and me was actually due to a misunderstanding. On the street that day, I happened to see Miss Yuwei arguing with someone, so I stepped forward to mediate. Unexpectedly, Miss Yuwei misunderstood that I was deliberately provoking her."

Duanmu Yuwei's face was a little ugly. She glanced at Sheng Yunrong coldly and said, "Miss Sheng, you are too cunning. I clearly saw a smile on your lips that day. It was obvious that you were deliberately trying to provoke me."

Sheng Yunrong shook her head gently, her eyes firm: "Ms. Yuwei, I did laugh, but that was because I saw a familiar scene and remembered an interesting thing in the past. I had no ill intentions, and I never thought of provoking you."

When Madam Duanmu heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. She turned to look at Duanmu Yuwei: "Daughter, do you really think Miss Sheng is deliberately provoking you?"

Duanmu Yuwei bit her lip and nodded hesitantly: "Mother, I admit that I do have some doubts about Miss Sheng's motives. But I think that as the eldest lady of the Sheng family, she should not easily associate with strangers."

Sheng Yunrong smiled gently and said, "Ms. Yuwei, what I want to say is that the interactions between people do not necessarily have to have a purpose. Sometimes, a smile or a kind gesture is enough to bring people closer together."

Duanmu Yuwei was silent for a moment. She looked up at Sheng Yunrong with a soft look in her eyes: "Miss Sheng, your words touched me a little. Perhaps I should really put aside my prejudice and re-examine our relationship."

Mrs. Duanmu was secretly relieved when she saw this. She gently patted Duanmu Yuwei on the shoulder and said, "Daughter, I am very happy that you think this way. The most important thing for people to get along with each other is sincerity and understanding."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and nodded. She turned to Madam Duanmu and said, "Madam, I think the misunderstanding between Miss Yuwei and I is actually an opportunity. Let us work together from now on to make the relationship between the Duanmu Mansion and the Sheng Mansion more harmonious."

Mrs. Duanmu's eyes flashed with joy, and she nodded repeatedly: "Miss Sheng is right, our two families should put aside the prejudices of the past and work together for the future of the family."

At this moment, a servant rushed in and reported anxiously, "Madam, it's bad! The eldest master of the Sheng Mansion suddenly fell ill and is in critical condition!"

Madam Duanmu and Sheng Yunrong's faces changed at the same time. They looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes. Sheng Yunrong immediately stood up and said to Madam Duanmu, "Madam, I must go back to see my brother immediately."

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Madam Duanmu quickly pulled Duanmu Yuwei aside and whispered, "Miss Sheng was sent by Situ Bo to get information! Be careful with your words, don't ruin your marriage with Situ Bo!"

Sheng Yunrong sat quietly on the exquisite rosewood chair, with a barely perceptible sharpness in her eyes. Duanmu Yuwei's eyes moved back and forth between Sheng Yunrong and Mrs. Duanmu, looking a little uneasy.

Madam Duanmu gently patted Duanmu Yuwei's hand and said earnestly: "Yuwei, this Miss Sheng is a distinguished guest of the Situ family. Don't mess things up on impulse. We must be careful. After all, this is related to your lifelong happiness."