Watching his departing figure, Wan Ge returned to the women's seats.
The original owner rarely attended such occasions before, only going when absolutely necessary. However, she would usually hide behind her mother and sister, so many people here didn't recognize her.
"Who is that woman? I heard she was brought in by the Third Prince."
One of the noble ladies scoffed, "Tch, what kind of noblewoman could a prince with no power or influence bring in?"
After the other party finished speaking, Liu Menggui rushed over. Liu Menggui bowed to Wan Ge, and Wan Ge returned the bow: "Miss Liu, is there anything I can help you with?"
Wan Ge couldn't understand what the other person wanted to do by appearing in front of her.
Liu Menggui spoke in a soft and gentle voice, "I wonder if this seat next to Miss Jiang is occupied? May I sit here?"
"Of course, that's fine." Wan Ge didn't know what she wanted to do, but since the other person had asked, and there was no one sitting next to her, and it wasn't her home, she naturally answered that it was possible.
Liu Menggui sat down next to her with a smile, and then she heard the voices of other women: "Miss Liu is actually sitting next to her. Just look at Miss Liu's attitude towards her, who exactly is she?"
The Liu family has many daughters, but only one is born of the principal wife. Although Minister Liu is different from Prime Minister Jiang and has several concubines, Minister Liu is a sensible man and would never do the thing of favoring a concubine over his wife. Naturally, the Liu family's legitimate daughter is the one he cultivates most carefully.
Although Liu Menggui's reputation is not as high as that of her elder sister Wan Ge, she is still a well-known beauty and talented woman in the capital and has appeared on many occasions, so many people know Liu Menggui.
In their eyes, apart from the princess who was favored by the emperor, the most famous noble ladies in the capital were firstly Jiang Wanyin, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, and secondly Liu Menggui, the eldest daughter of the Minister's mansion.
Originally, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion should have been among them, but although she had a high status, she had followed her father and brothers to practice swordsmanship at a very young age. Although she was free-spirited, her personality did not align with the ideals they had learned.
They admired that kind of rich young lady, but she wasn't someone they wanted to be, so naturally they removed her from their list of favorites.
It's impossible for the General's daughter to attend such an occasion. And Miss Jiang is reportedly preparing for her marriage to the Heir Apparent; she wouldn't be in a place like this either. Besides, given her status, she can come and go as she pleases.
In fact, everyone assumed that the person with the highest status present here at this moment was probably Miss Liu.
"By the way, some time ago, Jiang Shaoqing saved my father's life. I haven't had a chance to thank Jiang Shaoqing yet, so please ask Miss Jiang to do it for me."
With a single sentence, Liu Menggui directly revealed Wan Ge's identity, aiming to warn those who gossip to watch their words and avoid offending someone they shouldn't.
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of those who had just been talking about Wan Ge changed.
"Miss Liu, you're too kind. It's my duty as an elder brother."
"I heard that Miss Jiang came in with the Third Prince. May I ask what the relationship is between Miss Liu and the Third Prince?"
Wan Ge thought to herself, "Here it comes! The purpose of this woman sitting next to me has become clear."
She was wondering why the other person was sitting next to her, and now she realized it was for this reason.
"I am friends with the Third Prince. We met at the entrance and came in together."
"So you're friends." Liu Menggui seemed relieved.
At the same time, I was wondering why she denied the relationship. Were they really just friends at this point? Or was it just that there was no engagement and that was the only explanation?
Is there a problem?
Liu Menggui shook her head: "I was curious when I heard those rumors that Miss Jiang liked the Third Prince. It was my rudeness, sister."
"That's not true. His Highness and I are just friends. When you asked that, I thought you liked the Third Prince."
Upon hearing this, Liu Menggui immediately shook her head: "How could that be? Although he is a prince, you and I both know who his birth mother is. How many noble ladies would be interested in someone like him?"
After saying that, Liu Menggui paused for a moment, suddenly remembering that she had just said they were friends, and also remembering that Wan Ge would like him in the future, so she realized that she had misspoke.
Unexpectedly, Wan Ge went along with her words: "Sister is right. Even with his background, the Third Prince is not favored by His Majesty. He is only suitable to be a friend."
The two spoke in hushed tones, so the others didn't hear what they said, but only saw them exchange a few words.
Although I was curious, I couldn't go up and ask.
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