But unfortunately...
Madam Qin said to her, "...They are all family relatives, and we haven't seen each other for many years. You should come along too."
It is about the birthday celebration of Qin Sheng's deceased grandmother's niece.
Qin Sheng couldn't figure out the family relationships, but she did have some recollection of the elder that Madam Qin mentioned.
He was a very kind elder when Qin Sheng was a child, and he treated her very well.
Now that her own family is in the capital, it would be somewhat unreasonable for her not to attend the old man's birthday celebration.
but---
Qin Sheng said, "My daughter is a divorced woman, wouldn't it be...?"
"What's wrong with that?" Madam Qin said with concern, her voice rising several decibels. "So what if we're divorced? Who says a divorced woman can't go out and see people?"
"Besides, they're all family members, so what's the problem with inconvenience?"
Qin Sheng nodded and prepared a congratulatory gift herself. The next day, she went with her mother.
They traveled by carriage all the way to their aunt's villa.
Madam Qin led Qin Sheng down from the carriage, where maids and servants were already waiting to greet them, and they immediately came over with smiles.
"Madam Qin, Miss Qin, this way please."
A woman who appeared to be the head maid looked at Qin Sheng and smiled, "Knowing that Miss Qin was coming, our madam has asked twice already, saying that she hasn't seen the young lady for many years."
Qin Sheng felt a warmth in her heart.
After following them over and bowing to the elders, I was then pulled aside by my aunt, who was celebrating her birthday, and talked for almost half an hour.
I finally managed to find an excuse to get out of the flower hall and get some fresh air, but who knew someone would follow me out with them.
It was He, the daughter-in-law of that aunt.
This woman, surnamed He, had a slightly plump appearance, but she always had a smiling face and seemed to be a very gentle and easy-going person.
“My mother-in-law asked me to take you there to see her,” Madam He said with a smile. “Don’t be nervous, it’s just so you can see her for the first time.”
Qin Sheng: "..."
She felt somewhat helpless.
Earlier in the flower hall, most of the people sitting there were relatives of the Qin family, and during their conversation, they inevitably talked about Qin Sheng's marriage.
My aunt immediately said that she had a nephew who was handsome and talented, and was also a scholar who had passed the imperial examination. He had also come today.
He also said he would introduce Qin Sheng to him later.
Qin Sheng was afraid that her aunt would really introduce her to someone, so she made an excuse to sneak out, but who knew she still couldn't escape.
Madam He led her forward, saying, "I just want you to see the people first. It's okay if you don't like them. There's more than one young master here today, so I'll let you see them all and choose one."
Qin Sheng: "..."
I don't know if it's because she herself is too old-fashioned, or because her relatives are all too progressive.
Both of them were followed by maids as they made their way to the garden.
It's not advisable to go any further ahead, as it's mostly male customers.
Qin Sheng and Madam He stood beside a few bamboo stalks. Madam He pointed to one and said to him, "Look, isn't that the one in the moon-white dress?"
"..."
Qin Sheng: "...Why does this look like it's even younger than me?"
Ms. He: "Hey, what's the big deal? As long as two people are destined to be together, age is not a problem."
Qin Sheng almost choked on her own saliva when she heard Madam He point out several more young masters to her.
A moment later, a maid came over and whispered a few words to Madam He.
It turned out that He's youngest son had woken up and was looking for his mother everywhere, and the wet nurse couldn't soothe him.
Qin Sheng quickly said, "Sister-in-law, please go over there. I'll take another look and then go back later."
Madam He felt sorry for her son, and besides, there were maids and servants everywhere, so Qin Sheng wouldn't get lost.
He nodded, said a few words to Qin Sheng to be careful, and then quickly left with his maids and servants.
"..."
Qin Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.
She glanced ahead one last time and saw a dozen young men sitting together, seemingly discussing scholarship, their voices sounding very scholarly.
Qin Sheng pursed his lips, about to leave with Emerald, when he suddenly heard Emerald call out softly, "It's Your Highness."
"???"
Qin Sheng subconsciously looked over and indeed saw Yue Rongheng's figure. He was standing under a weeping willow, talking to someone, but his gaze seemed to be glancing in her direction.
"..."
What is he doing here?
Qin Sheng looked around and saw that there were many people, so she immediately gave up the idea of going over to talk to him. Maybe next time.
Just as they were about to turn and leave, they saw Yun Yin, Yue Rongheng's guard, standing next to a rock not far ahead, gesturing for them to follow.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Sheng decided to take Jade with her and follow.
Yunyin seemed very familiar with the place, walking at a leisurely pace through the winding streets.
Finally, it stopped outside a secluded side room.
"Cloud Guardian".
Qin Sheng stepped forward with Jade and asked, "Did His Highness send you to bring me here?"
Before Yun Yin could speak, the door to the room opened, and Yue Rongheng stood in the doorway, his expression deep: "Come in and talk."
Qin Sheng was startled, wondering how he got here and where he came from.
Weren't you just talking to someone over there?
After thinking about it, I realized that he was skilled in martial arts and must have bypassed the people to use his lightness skill to get here.
Qin Sheng quickly stepped forward and curtsied to him.
Yue Rongheng glanced at her, then turned and walked into the side room.
The place is secluded and deserted, but you can faintly hear people walking and talking outside, just a wall away.
Qin Sheng hesitated for a moment, then went in and closed the door.
Outside the gate, Yunyin and Emerald were on guard.
The room was quiet, so Qin Sheng asked, "Why is Your Highness here?"
Qin Sheng's aunt, who was celebrating her birthday, had a husband who held a low-ranking official position. Logically, the Regent should not have been invited to her birthday banquet.
Yue Rongheng poured himself a cup of tea. “My elder sister is not feeling well today, but the old master of the Lai family once saved my brother-in-law’s life, so it’s not appropriate to just send a servant over. I will go in her place.”
"I see."
Qin Sheng knew his character somewhat; since Princess Wenhua had asked him to come, he was certain he would.
Yue Rongheng then asked, "I noticed you seemed to be looking at someone just now. What, has your family arranged a marriage for you?"
Qin Sheng: "..."
He really hit the nail on the head.
Qin Sheng's face flushed slightly. She pursed her lips and nodded. "It was a relative's introduction, so I just went to take a look."
Yue Rongheng's expression was indifferent, but if you looked closely, you could see a faint chill in his eyes.
But Qin Sheng had no right to stare at his face for so long.
"And you?" Yue Rongheng suddenly asked, "Have you also considered remarrying?"
"I..." Qin Sheng had a headache. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I don't have that idea right now, but who knows, maybe one day I'll meet the right person."
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