Chapter 970 Birthday (3)
Shen Miao stood up, a slight smile on her face, and said: "Bajiao and the others are still waiting outside, let's go."
They went out together and saw that the carriage was ready at the door, with Ba Jiao and Fennel waiting outside. Jing Zhe asked curiously, "Isn't Your Highness going with the Madam?"
Fennel replied somewhat awkwardly, "His Highness has already gone ahead and asked the subordinates to come and fetch the Madam."
This made people feel a little uneasy. The prince and princess did not leave together, but instead went out one after the other. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that something must have gone wrong. Jingzhe and Guyu felt a little angry for Shen Miao, but Shen Miao said calmly, "Alright, let's go."
She knew what kind of personality Xie Jingxing had. He was a proud man at heart, but sometimes he could be as stubborn as a naughty child. She didn't mind these things, but she felt a sense of unease when she thought about her "apology" tonight.
Bixiaolou is Longye's largest and most expensive restaurant. For even high-ranking officials, hosting a banquet here is a matter of great prestige, not just for ordinary people. Therefore, hosting a birthday banquet here, not just one or two tables, but practically taking over the entire restaurant, is a truly prestigious event. With such grandeur, comes a hefty price tag. Prince Rui's palace has hosted banquets here every year for the past three years, a testament to their immense wealth.
A young man sat at an angle in the main seat, his lips curled nonchalantly as he listened to the crowd's compliments. His purple-gold robe stretched almost entirely across the seat, and from afar, it resembled a flowing night sky, a magnificent and enchanting scene. With so many people toasting, he naturally looked tipsy. His long, peach-shaped eyes seemed to be half-smiling, as if he too was slightly tipsy, yet incredibly clear, making it hard to tell whether he was drunk or sober.
There were also female guests among the guests, and they all cast admiring glances at the young man. Prince Rui was young, unparalleled in his beauty, a charming yet somewhat sinister charm, exactly the type of person women were drawn to. Add to that his noble status and immense wealth, and they were desperate to be by his side.
It's a pity that he's already married at such a young age, and a princess consort in a formal ceremony. However... even with a princess consort, wouldn't the position of concubine still be vacant? Even if she can't become a concubine, I'm afraid everyone would be vying for the position.
Lu Wan'er sat beside Madam Lu, her eyes involuntarily drifting towards Xie Jingxing. She had been in love with Xie Jingxing since she first laid eyes on him two years ago. All men these days were vulgar, and only this man could make her fall head over heels. Yet, the spot next to him that should have belonged to her was occupied by that foolish woman, Shen Miao! The thought of this irritated Lu Wan'er, so much so that she wished she could tear Shen Miao to pieces. She wanted to go over and say a few words to Xie Jingxing, but the courtiers were all flattering him. After all, she was a daughter of an official family, and no matter how bold she was, she couldn't possibly offer her attentions in front of so many people. She couldn't help but feel a bit down.
In a blink of an eye, she saw Ye Mei talking to Ye Ke, and Lu Wan'er's face darkened.
As a woman, she was always most sensitive to the appearance of other women. Lu Wan'er considered herself pampered, eating and wearing the finest of food and clothing, and therefore, she always looked down upon other women. In the entire Longye area, she considered herself as precious as the princesses. She even looked down upon the Ye family, which was as famous as the Lu family, because the Ye family had few descendants and no daughters at all.
But now, she heard that the Ye family had reunited with their two lost sons and daughters. Lu Wan'er had originally wanted to see what was going on, but after seeing what Ye Mei looked like, she wasn't happy at all.
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