Chapter 230: Thousands of Penetrations
The Royal Villa is very close to the Tallarn Royal Enclosure.
In fact, it was a very large garden. When Chen Heng arrived, many wives of officials came one after another. Some of them knew her, greeted her with a smile, and then entered together.
The palaces and pavilions were filled with exquisite carvings, and surrounded by all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, rockery and jade. The ladies were all laughing and very happy.
"Wow, what a beautiful lotus."
Everyone had arrived at Beauty Lake. The lake breeze was blowing, and the fragrance was tangible. Chen Heng was also amazed at the pink, white, and yellow lotus flowers in full bloom on the lake, but what she liked even more was that the two sides of the lake were connected by corridors, connected by five pavilions, and then winding to the left and right, so that people could climb up and appreciate the lotus flowers up close.
Ah Chan, who served beside her, kept in mind the nanny's instructions. The maids following the ladies were all first- and second-class maids, and they had been taught the rules and etiquette. Therefore, she had to pay more attention to other people's behavior and learn to do what the maids did, so as not to embarrass Madam Shen.
"Mrs. Gong is here." Someone shouted.
Several ladies came to greet him, while a few others smiled and bowed, but just stood by the lake admiring the lotus without moving.
Chen Heng naturally greeted him and saluted him, but she stood at the back.
Madam Gong glanced at Shen Heng. When she heard her husband say that Mr. Xie had joined the Ministry of Personnel, she was very pleased to see that Madam Shen still knew the rules.
At this time, someone else said with a smile: "Mrs. Qin is here too."
Several ladies who were standing by the lake admiring the lotus greeted Mrs. Qin enthusiastically.
Madam Gong sneered and stood there without moving.
Shen Heng followed the crowd and bowed to Madam Qin. After all, at her level, she had to bow when she saw them.
"Madam Gong," Madam Qin said, looking less than fifty and well-maintained, she looked as if she were about forty. Her plump figure gave her a blessed appearance. She smiled warmly and came over, "It's been a few days since we last met. You look even more radiant than ever."
"Thank you for the compliment, Madam Qin." Madam Gong said with a forced smile.
Madam Qin smiled more gently. After all, Madam Gong Sun was still young and a young second wife. She was pampered by Master Gong and her thoughts were written on her face. After several quarrels, there was really nothing good about her. On the contrary, the deceased second wife had quite a few tricks up her sleeve.
"Is this Madam Shen?" Madam Qin looked at Shen Heng with the kindness of an elder.
"Greetings, Madam Qin." After being called, Shen Heng stepped forward and saluted.
"I often hear my husband mention Xie Jian, saying that he is a talented poet who can ascend high places and is a pillar of society. Now I see Madam Shen, whose eyebrows and eyes are as pretty as a painting, and who is gentle and charming. They are truly a perfect match."
Madam Qin's words of praise flowed out so easily, and with such a kind expression, that one could believe she was telling the truth. Shen Heng almost believed it, and wanted to say something, but decided not to be too conspicuous. "How could I be as rude as you, Madam?"
"Of course, everyone says that I have a very accurate vision. Isn't that right?" Madam Qin looked at the ladies and asked with a smile.
"Mrs. Qin has a keen eye." Someone immediately followed up.
"Mrs. Qin has a very accurate eye for people."
Chen Heng discovered that the way the ladies looked at her had changed. Previously, almost no one noticed her, but now, each of their looks were very subtle, complex, doubtful, disdainful, and all kinds of other.
Naturally, there were also several ladies who saw through all of this and just stood by freely, facing the lake breeze and looking at the lotus. Occasionally, their eyes met Shen Heng's and they nodded friendly.
This time, Mrs. Peng did not come. It should be said that she probably would not attend the banquets in recent months. Shen Heng seemed a little bored and chatted with the ladies in a disjointed manner.
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