Chapter 163 It's her!

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere around them suddenly became subtle. The ladies of each family looked at each other, knowing that Lin Zhenzhen was deliberately making things difficult for Yun Jinyan. Although they didn't like Yun Jinyan occupying the position of the future mistress of the Gu family, Lin Zhenzhen's aggressiveness and disregard for etiquette was really too much. However, everyone did not intend to offer help, and they all wanted to test Yun Jinyan's ability.

Yun Jinyan's eyes flashed with an imperceptible chill, but she still maintained a decent smile.

Minglan was quite dissatisfied with Lin Zhenzhen's two rude remarks, and was about to reprimand her, but Yun Jinyan spoke first.

"This young lady is overthinking. I will be the mistress of the Gu Mansion in the future, and my rules are the rules of the Gu Mansion. Tokyo is prosperous and all-encompassing. All the ladies are tolerant and generous. You all know that I have just arrived in Tokyo. If I am really not considerate, I believe that all the ladies can forgive me." Yun Jinyan's answer not only showed her own position, but also cleverly resolved Lin Zhenzhen's attack.

If she hadn't been concerned about her own status, Minglan would have applauded Yun Jinyan.

The banquet hasn't started yet, and Minglan still can't let the scene be too stiff, so she quickly changed the topic to ease the atmosphere. "There are several pavilions and waterside pavilions in this garden. Fruits and fun things have been prepared for all the ladies. You can go and have a look."

Hearing this, the female relatives smiled and agreed.

Minglan first moved to the pavilion with soft curtains. Yunjinyan and Molanrulan also came here. They enjoyed the breeze, the beautiful scenery, the fruits and snacks, and the leisurely chat. They felt very comfortable, but there were always people who didn't want them to be happy.

"Every pavilion and pavilion in my garden is equipped with the elegance of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although it is a different kind of fun to immerse yourself in it, it would be better if we could add some fun. How about we take this opportunity to set up some prizes and have a talent show?" There was a hint of provocation in her words, and her eyes were fixed on the three sisters of the Sheng family. Obviously, this proposal was not just for fun, but was intentional.

"Who is she? Why do I feel that she looks at us with such unfriendly eyes?" Rulan stared at the girl who was talking and asked the two sisters beside her.

"She is the daughter of the Huang family of the Changxing Marquis's Mansion, Huang Fuxiang. She just returned to Tokyo from her hometown and is also quite famous in the capital." Molan explained to the others.

"Then is she the one we blamed?" Rulan asked again.

Molan glanced at Rulan and said, "She has another identity. She is the niece of the wife of the Zhennan Marquis, and the cousin of Han Yanran. I heard that she is the best friend of Han Yanran."

"It seems that she is really coming for us!" Rulan rubbed her hands, very excited.

The water pavilion where the three sisters of the Sheng family and Yun Jinyan were located did not respond, but there were responses from the other pavilions and water pavilions.

Molan reminded a few people, "This Miss Huang is scheming and has always been popular. We must not take her lightly."

Seeing that Minglan was slow to respond, Huang Fuxiang asked directly, "I wonder what the Princess Protector of the Country thinks?"

Minglan glanced at Huang Fuxiang lightly, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she casually took off a pair of gold bracelets from her fair wrists and held them high for everyone to see. "Miss Huang's suggestion is very good. Let's use this pair of bracelets as a prize!"

"Since the princess agrees, let's all join in and have some fun."

"You young people go and have fun. We, the elders, will not participate. We should just watch quietly." The wife of the Minister of Justice spoke gently and took off a hairpin from her head that was as soft as jade. "I'll join in the fun too. This jade hairpin will be used as a prize along with the princess's bracelets. I hope all the girls will have a great time and enjoy themselves."

Seeing this, the other ladies echoed the idea, saying that they would not participate in the games of the young people. They only wanted to be spectators and enjoy this rare joy. Several other ladies also took out some prizes in succession.

Minglan secretly observed that among the ladies attending the banquet today, the wife of the Minister of Justice was the most respected, and the families of the other six ministers did not seem to show up. She thought to herself that there was still a dispute between the Queen Mother and His Majesty. Minglan calmly took note of the people present, and her face remained calm and composed, as if everything was under control.

"Then I will throw a brick to attract jade and show you my ugliness!"

Huang Fuxiang finished speaking, then picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, revealing an indescribable calmness and elegance in her movements. The tip of the brush lightly touched the rice paper, and then it flowed freely, like flowing clouds and water, and was completed in one go. Huang Fuxiang put down the brush, and the maid raised her painting, and a picture of winter plum blossoms proudly blooming in the snow jumped onto the paper, vivid and lifelike. The plum tree branches are vigorous and powerful, the flowers are blooming but not voluptuous, and the cold air reveals a tenacious vitality that makes people forget the world. As soon as

this painting was shown, it immediately attracted a wave of exclamations and praises from the people present.

After seeing it, Mo Lan commented, "Her painting skills are good!"

Huang Fuxiang was not arrogant or impatient in the face of praise, and only said, "It's ugly!"

"Since Miss Huang has become the person who throws the brick to attract jade, Miss Huang will designate the next person!" A girl behind Huang Fuxiang suggested.

Huang Fuxiang did not wait for others to say anything, and directly agreed, "Then I will respectfully obey your order."

Huang Fuxiang finished speaking, looked around, and her eyes fell on Bi Wenjiao, "I heard that Miss Bi San is quite good at playing the zither, why not play a song for us?"

Everyone also looked in Bi Wenjiao's direction curiously, and saw a zither placed in the waterside pavilion where she was, and they all praised Miss Huang for her kindness.

Although Bi Wenjiao's zither skills were not as good as Mo Lan Lu Huo Chun Qing, they were still impressive among the noble ladies in Beijing, otherwise she would not have chosen the waterside pavilion where the zither was placed.

Minglan listened to the music and whispered to her, "Fourth sister, Miss Bi San's piano skills are good, but they are a bit too mechanical, not as moving as yours."

Molan raised the corner of her mouth slightly and glared at her.

The song ended, and the air around seemed to be still immersed in the melodious melody, reluctant to dissipate. Everyone's face showed sincere admiration and intoxication at the right time. She clapped her hands, and crisp applause instantly rang out in the silence, leading everyone to cheer together.

"Miss Bi San's piano skills are really extraordinary, and the beauty of her piano sound is indescribable!" Minglan praised.

Biwen bowed her head and said, "Princess, thank you!" At last, she looked at Minglan's pavilion with interest, "Miss Yun is also from a great family in Lingnan. I think she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I wonder if we can have the honor to see Miss Yun today?" Minglan

raised her eyebrows slightly and whispered quietly to the back, "Here she comes!"

Then, Minglan turned around slowly in a seemingly casual manner, and glanced back at Huang Fuxiang as if inadvertently, without missing her fleeting smile. Minglan's eyes darkened. It was indeed her!