Chapter 423 Gift
It was rare for Jin Xianyu to follow Qiao Rushi into the palace for the blessing ceremony. Normally, she didn't like such occasions, but today was the blessing ceremony and she wanted to pray for her husband and children at home.
Pray for God's grace and blessings on them.
Qiao Wanyan was dressed very simply today, in a cardamom purple Yunling brocade dress. She wore no makeup except for an exquisite flower ornament on her forehead.
As she walked, the jade-white and light pink shawl glowed faintly in the sunlight, and fluttered like butterfly wings in the breeze, which was extremely beautiful.
The carriage slowly stopped and the family of three got off.
As soon as Qiao Wanyan got off the carriage, she saw Shen Lingyi’s figure not far away.
In her hair was the double phoenix hairpin that she had given her as a reward before.
She didn't lose it?
Shen Lingyi was also full of surprise. Didn't she say that she never participated in the blessing ceremony every year? Why did she come this year?
She looked at Qiao Wanyan's gaze after she looked her up and down at her hair. Her face suddenly turned red and she quickly pulled out the double phoenix hairpins in her hair. However, she pulled them out too quickly and her delicate bun became messy, causing people around her to whisper.
Qiao Wanyan said loudly: "Miss Chen, how could you mess up your hair so carelessly? Get on my carriage and fix it, otherwise you won't have anywhere to do it when you enter the palace later."
Originally, only a few people who passed by Shen Lingyi saw it. When the voice sounded, many people looked towards Shen Lingyi, and immediately saw that Shen Lingyi's face turned red like a monkey's butt.
Xia Siwen also happened to be here, "Wanyan, when did you become so close to Miss Shen?"
Everyone knows that the Qiao family and the Shen family have a bad relationship. Xia Siwen is not someone who grew up in the countryside and has never seen the world. Naturally, she knows that her words are clearly meant to make more people notice Shen Lingyi's embarrassed appearance.
But she had a good relationship with Qiao Wanyan, and her family also had a good relationship with the elders of the Qiao family, so naturally she pretended not to understand and flattered him.
Qiao Wanyan smiled and said, "I'm not very familiar with Miss Shen. I just ran into her by chance when I went to Huibao Tower a few days ago. We've only met a few times, so I can't say we have a close relationship."
Zi Yuan suddenly asked, "Isn't the double phoenix hairpin in Miss Chen's hand a gift from my lady not long ago? Why are you holding it in your hand now and not wearing it?"
Xia Siwen said quietly, "This pair of phoenix hairpins is very valuable, but you are so generous to give them directly to Miss Shen whom you have never met."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone understood.
Everyone knows that the second young lady of the Qiao family never participates in the blessing ceremony. I believe that Miss Chen also knew this and brought this valuable double phoenix hairpin into the palace.
Now seeing Miss Qiao coming, he pulled it out immediately but was seen by others.
It's really embarrassing.
How can someone lose someone once and then lose someone a second time?
Chen Zishan came over and said in a gentle voice: "Lingyi, the family's carriage is not far away, let Chu Lu take you there to fix your hair."
Shen Lingyi left with Chu Lu with a blushing face without saying a word. She didn't dare to raise her head due to the numerous mocking looks.
Chen Zishan looked at Qiao Wanyan, "Second Miss, don't go too far."
Qiao Wanyan raised her eyebrows slightly and was about to speak when she heard a familiar male voice from behind.
"Mr. Shen, please be careful with your words. My sister just told the truth. What's wrong with that?"
Qiao Jibai stood beside Qiao Wanyan and said, "I gave your sister the Shuangluan Hairpin, but I am not close to your sister. Which one is wrong?"
Chen Zishan choked, and for a moment he really couldn't tell what was wrong.
Minister Qiao said in a deep voice: "Jibai, the Shen brothers and sisters are still young, don't worry about it. Let's go."
Shen Zishan's face froze, but he didn't know what to say. He could only watch the Qiao family leave. He remained silent for a long time and then turned back to find Shen Lingyi.
Baohua Hall was not a small place, and ministers and their families all gathered here, making it very lively.
When Shen Lingyi came back, she saw many young ladies from official families surrounding Qiao Wanyan, chatting, laughing and flattering her. She felt disgusted by these people who were fawning on her.
The young ladies from the official family who had a good relationship with the Shen family also saw her come back, but since she lost her master in the back garden of the palace last time, no one took the initiative to go over.
Whether the Shen family values Miss Shen's return to Beijing or not is still a question, and whether she has a say in the family is also a question. Why bother to please someone with an unstable foundation?
Shen Lingyi was a little embarrassed being alone, and she glanced around and saw a familiar figure.
"Young Marquis."
Jiang Qiyun looked at her, frowned and was silent for a moment, and finally said: "You look familiar, who is it?"
Shen Lingyi was slightly stunned, thinking that he was joking with her.
But seeing how serious his expression was, I felt disappointed.
He doesn't even remember who he is? !
Jiang Qiyun suddenly said: "Oh, you are your who!"
Shen Lingyi raised her lips, waiting expectantly for his next words.
"Guo, Guo Licheng!"
Shen Lingyi was stunned.
Jiang Qiyun: "Where's Wanyan? I heard someone saw her coming. Is she really here?"
Shen Lingyi looked at his surprised and expectant expression, and said in a deep voice: "She didn't come, the young marquis heard it wrong."
Jiang Qiyun frowned, looked around and saw a group of people gathered in the distance. He couldn't see clearly whether Qiao Wanyan was among them, so he walked around her and planned to go over to take a look.
Shen Lingyi subconsciously grabbed his hand, but was quickly thrown away by Jiang Qiyun, "Don't pull it, if Sister Wanyan sees it, what should I do if she misunderstands me?"
Jiang Qiyun walked over and looked around but couldn't find Qiao Wanyan, which made him feel a little disappointed.
She doesn't come every year, so it's normal that she doesn't come this year.
That kid from the Zhang family actually dared to lie to me!
Qiao Wanyan was invited by a palace servant to the inner hall of Baohua Palace.
Here, Jingxin is the only one here.
"Where's the antidote?"
Qiao Wanyan was puzzled: "What antidote?"
Zi Yuan had already strode towards the back of the screen, looked at all the places where people could hide, then shook her head at Qiao Wanyan.
Qiao Wanyan understood what was going on, and then she took out the antidote from her sleeve. She raised her hand and shook it gently, and a slight sound came from the small porcelain bottle.
"Please."
Jingxin paused, "Please, Second Miss."
Qiao Wanyan raised her eyebrows slightly. It was really boring to be so undignified.
It had been a long time since she had felt the pleasure of humiliating someone.
Qiao Wanyan threw the small porcelain bottle to Jingxin, who took it, opened it and poured the antidote into her hands.
"Thank you, Second Miss, for sending me the antidote. To repay you, shall I give you a gift?"
Qiao Wanyan's expression changed slightly, "Okay, what gift do you want to give me?"
Jingxin smiled and said, "The Second Miss will know soon. She will definitely be very surprised by this gift."
Qiao Wanyan walked over, took the antidote from his hand and threw it on the ground, then she also laughed.
"There will be no next antidote for a gift that makes me unhappy."
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