The Shen family was not of high social standing, and Shen Mengyin had only a few close friends, most of whom were daughters from humble families like herself. They had no idea that even the maids were dressed so elegantly and exquisitely as noble ladies from high-class families.
Therefore, she racked her brains but still couldn't figure out who wanted to see her.
But out of curiosity, she went with him anyway.
The maid led her all the way to Dongyue Tower.
As soon as the door to the private room was opened, a refreshing and fragrant scent wafted out. Shen Mengyin hesitated before stepping inside and saw a young woman of about sixteen or seventeen sitting behind the beaded curtain.
She is very beautiful.
Unlike Shen Xiyin's exquisite and captivating beauty, her beauty lies more in the scholarly air she exudes.
Shen Mengyin was certain that she had never seen this person before.
"Who are you?"
"Song Lanyan, daughter of Marquis Jianning." She poured a cup of tea and placed it on the seat opposite her, then gestured to Shen Mengyin: "Fourth Miss, please sit down."
Shen Mengyin sat down, filled with doubt.
Being young and somewhat impatient, he asked hastily without even taking a sip of tea, "What do you want with me?"
“I saw everything that happened in front of Guangrentang just now.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Mengyin's face turned pale.
The thought of her being seen in such a wretched state, while that person was leisurely sitting across from her sipping tea, filled her with humiliation.
Unexpectedly, Song Lanyan sighed softly, her words cryptic: "She really is amazing..."
Shen Mengyin couldn't figure out her intentions for a moment, so she pitifully echoed, "Second sister has now been granted the title of Lady of the Township, and has the Marquis of Wu'an and Prince Xiao backing her up, so naturally she won't take me seriously."
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she mentioned Xiao Yan.
really!
Song Lanyan immediately looked at her, the smile in her eyes fading slightly.
She turned the teacup under her jade-like fingers a few times, and then suddenly said, "If you want to fight against Shen Xiyin, I can help you."
Shen Mengyin's eyes flashed suddenly, but she said, "...What are you saying, Miss Song? She is my sister, we are family, how could I possibly harm her!"
"Yeah?"
Song Lanyan gave a cryptic smile and said casually, "I misjudged you and underestimated the bond between you sisters."
"Fourth Miss, please."
After saying that, she drank her tea and didn't speak again.
Shen Mengyin never expected that she would give up so easily!
Left with no other choice, she got up and left, but her steps were unusually slow, as if something was weighing her down.
Seeing that she had already reached the door, Song Lanyan still did not call out to her, and Shen Mengyin's hands, which were clasped in front of her, clenched tighter and tighter.
Perhaps...
This is her chance to win against Shen Qiyin!
In the end, she still didn't walk out of that door.
Guangrentang.
The appearance of Shen Mengyin served as a reminder to Shen Qiyin, who had been busy with other matters lately and had neglected her.
It's time to settle accounts with her.
While I was thinking, I saw the Feng siblings walk in side by side.
As soon as Feng Heng arrived, he went straight to Da Zhuang to report on his recent physical condition.
This was Feng Ruoying's first time at Guangrentang. Thinking that this was where Shen Qiyin usually practiced medicine, she couldn't help but feel curious. She touched this and rubbed that, looking around inside and out. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had lost something.
After walking around for a while, she sat down next to Shen Qiyin and handed her a flat, square box: "Here, this is for you."
When Shen Xiyin opened it, she found it was a set of jewelry.
Hairpins, forehead ornaments, earrings, bracelets, rings... they had everything.
"Thank you." Shen Qiyin accepted the gift without hesitation. "But why did you give me this?"
"...You always manage to surprise me just when I think I know you well enough."
Normal people would ask "why" first, and then consider whether or not to accept the gift.
However, considering that she was Shen Qiyin, Feng Ruoying stopped worrying about it.
“Weren’t you bestowed with a title by His Majesty? This is a congratulatory gift.” As she spoke, she looked Shen Qiyin up and down, and then said to her earnestly, “Now that you are a Lady of the Township, you should have a couple of decent pieces of jewelry, or people will laugh at you.”
"These items were all carefully selected by me. They may not be priceless, but they are definitely not cheap!"
"It cost me quite a bit of money." Feng Ruoying still felt a pang of regret thinking about it. "But considering you're my friend, this little thing is nothing."
"friend?"
"What?" Feng Ruoying immediately bristled: "Am I not worthy to be your friend?"
“It’s not a matter of whether we’re a good match or not.” Ignoring her anger, Shen Qiyin said quite seriously, “In principle, I generally don’t like to be friends with silly girls.”
"you……"
"But if it's you, even if you're an idiot, a moron, or a fool, I'd still be willing to play with you."
Feng Ruoying couldn't hide her laughter: "Really?!"
"Um."
"Hehe, you have good taste."
Wait a minute!
Something seems off.
Listening from the side, Feng Heng couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. Shen Qiyin hadn't wronged her at all; she really was a little fool.
"By the way, have you heard? My cousin..." Feng Ruoying paused before continuing, "Xie Qing is getting married."
"So fast?"
"...She was having an affair and they were caught, so she had no choice but to get married as soon as possible." Feng Ruoying leaned close to Shen Qiyin mysteriously and whispered in her ear, "You must not tell anyone! My mother is afraid people will laugh at me, so she doesn't want me to tell anyone."
"Then why did you say it?"
"You're not just anyone." Of course, good friends should share firsthand information.
"So, who is Xie Qing going to marry?"
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