Chapter 48: Autumn Banquet, Meet Zhao Wenyuan Again
The next day, at the residence of the Jiangzhou prefect.
Autumn feast.
The residence of the prefect Bi Cong was very large. One had to pass through layers of corridors and walk across a small bridge to reach the inner courtyard.
At this time, the inner courtyard had been set up with sunshade awnings, forming a circle.
Various exotic flowers and plants are placed around the outside of the tent, competing for beauty.
In the shadow under the tent were tables filled with the freshest seasonal vegetables and candied fruits such as plums.
When the time came, young women in gorgeous clothes, led by servants, walked into the inner courtyard and took their seats.
They are all noble ladies from wealthy families in Jiangzhou City.
A woman looked at the two figures walking towards her in the corridor and said to her friend:
"Hey, that's Zhu Ting, right?"
After saying that, he felt something was wrong, "Why...she seems to have grown taller?"
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted a lot of attention, which was cast towards Zhu Ting and Qin Yuwei.
In the circle of these noble ladies, Zhu Ting has always been the one who is secretly laughed at.
Even if two people are not familiar with each other, as long as one of them mentions that Zhu Ting walks like a duck, the other will laugh along.
You can quickly build closer relationships.
At this time, Zhu Ting held her head high and chest out, no longer feeling inferior as before.
The pair of shoes on her feet immediately became the focus of everyone's attention!
Many women showed expressions of disdain and envy on their faces.
Zhu Ting looked straight ahead and took Qin Yuwei to a table and sat down.
When the others saw Zhu Ting with a strange face, they all became curious.
Could it be a maid?
But it doesn't seem like it. How could a maid's demeanor be more calm and noble than her master's?
Qin Yuwei is extremely beautiful. Although she is still young, one can still tell that she will be a beauty when she grows up.
Especially those phoenix eyes, anyone who has seen her will be deeply impressed.
She was wearing a black long dress of Zhu Ting, which made her stand out among the bright and beautiful ladies.
The woman who had talked about Zhu Ting earlier suppressed her jealousy and walked forward.
I praised her pair of shoes as being very unique and wondered which craftsman she had made them for.
The others pretended to look elsewhere, but were actually secretly listening with their ears perked up.
"Oh, sister, you mean this..."
Zhu Ting deliberately stretched out one foot slightly so that everyone could see it clearly.
Amid countless expectant gazes, he pointed at Qin Yuwei beside him.
“This good friend of mine designed it himself.”
All curious eyes immediately shifted to Qin Yuwei.
"This girl looks unfamiliar, I wonder..."
Qin Yuwei smiled slightly, "My last name is Qin."
Others were still waiting to hear her introduce herself, but unexpectedly Qin Yuwei stopped talking.
This is so weird. In a social setting like this, how can one introduce oneself by only saying one's last name?
Please tell me who is in your family and what official positions they hold in the court.
Only then will we know whether we want to get to know you!
Those inquiring glances seemed to stare through Qin Yuwei.
She seemed unaware and let everyone stare at her.
There are only two possibilities for something as mysterious as this.
One is that they can’t even explain their family background, so they just keep silent.
Another type is that the background is too profound to be revealed and is kept secret.
Observing Qin Yuwei's demeanor and behavior, everyone guessed the latter.
There was suddenly a hint of awe in his eyes.
"Sister Qin, I have some crispy candies that you can't find in Jiangzhou City. Why don't you come sit with me and taste them together?"
The woman who came to talk to her began to invite Qin Yuwei.
Qin Yuwei politely declined, saying that she came to accompany Zhu Ting.
Everyone looked at Zhu Ting with even more jealousy.
Zhu Ting felt even more grateful to Qin Yuwei.
"Qin Yuwei? Why are you here?" A surprised voice sounded.
Qin Yuwei raised her eyes and happened to see Zhao Wenyuan with his brows furrowed, and her heart tightened slightly.
...Damn, why is she here too?
Zhao Wenyuan had already walked in front of Qin Yuwei, and her eyes were as if she was looking at a beggar entering the palace.
"This is the Qiu Gao Banquet hosted by the prefect's wife. Who are you to be here?"
Everyone present heard this.
Wow, is there some melon to eat?
Where are the melon seeds? Where are the melon seeds?
Qin Yuwei's eyes turned slightly cold. If Zhao Wenyuan disrupted the situation today, all her plans would be ruined.
He changed the subject before Zhao Wenyuan could speak:
"Isn't this Junior Sister Zhao? Oh, I forgot that you have been expelled from Longchang Academy.
Now, is it inappropriate to call you Junior Sister?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the noble ladies around exchanged glances with each other.
Wow, the melon is bigger!
Didn’t Zhao Wenyuan always say that she left Longchang Academy on her own initiative because she found a future husband who was a rare talent?
Wow, so he was expelled from school!
After all, the Zhao family is a well-known family in Jiangzhou City, and Zhao Wenyuan is the eldest daughter of the Zhao family. If she is really expelled from school, it will be a disgrace to the Zhao family for three generations.
What good family would be interested in her?
Zhao Wenyuan was so angry that his face turned red and white, and suddenly he forced out a sneer.
"Don't be too happy too soon. You don't know yet, right? Ouyang Ye has agreed to let me return to the academy."
Qin Yuwei raised her eyebrows slightly. She didn't expect that Zhao Wenyuan had such strong connections that he could actually make someone like Ouyang Ye compromise?
Zhao Wenyuan's eyes were filled with pride. "Don't worry, we will meet again in the academy soon."
After saying this, his face suddenly darkened and he scolded the servants around him:
"How do you servants work in the prefect's house?
Why could a poor embroiderer's daughter appear here so openly?
You have made the floor of the prefect's house dirty! You have brought shame to the prefect and his wife. Are you worthy of this?"
Wow! She is the embroiderer’s daughter!
No wonder you didn’t mention your identity just now.
Those who originally wanted to build a relationship with Qin Yuwei are now feeling lucky that they were so steady!
Qin Yuwei pursed her lips and looked at Zhao Wenyuan coldly.
Some servants had already heard what Zhao Wenyuan said and were ready to step forward and drag Qin Yuwei out.
"Madam is here——"
The whole audience suddenly fell silent.
Madam Gongsun, accompanied by seven or eight other women, slowly walked to the seat of honor.
She was the wife of the prefect Bi Cong and the organizer of the Qiu Gao Banquet.
"What were you arguing about just now?"
Madam Gongsun asked gently.
"Madam Gongsun, this woman is of humble origins, yet she appeared at the Qiu Gao Banquet that Madam prepared so carefully. This is really an insult to the prefect and Madam."
Zhao Wenyuan bowed and asked to be kicked out immediately.
Zhu Ting hesitated to speak, thought again and again, and finally stood aside silently.
After all, the two of them were just casual acquaintances.
Qin Yuwei designed a pair of shoes that could cover up her physical defects, and in exchange, he took her into the Qiu Gao Banquet.
That's all.
There is no need to risk offending the prefect and Madam Gongsun by speaking for Qin Yuwei.
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