Qin Kou'er kept Lan Shanyang company while talking to him, and also explained the exquisite techniques of embroidery to him.
Jiang Meixin was an embroidery expert and had a great passion for it. So, after listening to Qin Kou'er's explanation, she joined in, and the three of them had a lively discussion.
This creates a strange scene in the eyes of some people, with handsome men and beautiful women that are hard to look at.
Lan Xiuyuan was a learned man, so he understood a lot about everything. Occasionally, he would add a few words about things he understood, which were like a perfect finishing touch that made people feel good about him.
Moreover, every time Lan Xiuyuan's gaze fell on Jiang Meixin, it seemed to carry a different meaning, and probably everyone present except Jiang Meixin could see what Lan Xiuyuan meant.
Jiang Meixin's older sister, Jiang Meijiao, was present the whole time.
Today was supposed to be the day she could get closer to Lan Xiuyuan, but Bei Jiang Meixin ruined everything.
Now, Lan Xiuyuan only has his younger sister in his eyes, and he doesn't even know who he is or what he looks like!
What's even more outrageous is that now even the Emperor thinks Jiang Meixin is a kind, understanding, and skillful beauty. It seems that in everyone's eyes, only the second young lady of the Jiang family is dazzling, and no one cares that the Jiang family actually has an eldest young lady who is the real deal.
Jiang Meijiao's fingernails dug deep into her flesh. She stared at everything in front of her, feeling deeply hurt.
Lan Linxue didn't care about anything in front of him; all he cared about now was whether someone wanted to harm Qin Kou'er.
Of course, the most important suspect was Hu Qianyu, who was following behind Lan Shanyang at this time, trying hard to get involved in other people's conversation.
He knew this person would absolutely not give up easily.
Therefore, Lan Linxue kept a close eye on Hu Qianyu at all times. So, when he saw Xu Meijiao take the initiative to talk to Hu Qianyu, he wasn't surprised at all.
Only women in this world like to use these petty tricks and form offensive and defensive alliances.
Jiang Meijiao wanted to please her future mother-in-law, but Hu Qianyu, looking at Jiang Meijiao, immediately hatched a wicked plan.
Hai Tian was ordered by Qin Kou'er to force-feed snake gall powder to Jiang Meixin, but despite having everything prepared, Xu Meijiao showed no sign of leaving Qin Kou'er's side.
This made Hai Tian anxious, and he kept giving Qin Kou'er meaningful glances.
Qin Kou'er had already noticed Hai Tian's furious look, but she couldn't very well get rid of Jiang Meixin while the Emperor was in the middle of his spiel, could she? Besides, this little girl might become the most important weapon against Hu Qianyu in the future.
Finally, Shu Lingxi and Lan Shanyang went to look at other things. Jiang Meixin saw that the Emperor had turned his head, and immediately began to fidget with her legs. Then, her face flushed, she sidled up to Qin Kou'er and said, "Sister, do you know where we have to relieve ourselves in the palace? I've been holding it in for so long!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Kou'er immediately widened her eyes and laughed, saying, "Why didn't you say so sooner? Don't even mention the Emperor, even I didn't realize it at first! Don't worry, I'll find someone to take you there!"
As she spoke, Qin Kou'er waved gently to Hai Tian.
Hai Tian quickly and discreetly walked through the crowd.
Jiang Meixin immediately frowned and asked in a conflicted whisper, "Why is it a man?"
Qin Kou'er immediately said to her, "Didn't you see? All the maids today were brought by those ladies. How could we possibly ask them to come? Besides, your family members are definitely not familiar with the palace roads. Fortunately, I came here once yesterday and am quite familiar with everything, so I'll have my people take you there."
"But, but..."
Jiang Meixin looked at Hai Tian, who was handsome but also a little dangerous, with a conflicted expression, unsure of what to do.
Qin Kou'er smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "What are you? I'm here to vouch for you, Hai Tian will absolutely not do anything to you! Besides, who in the Imperial Palace would dare to act recklessly? If you don't go now, you'll wet your pants in a minute."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Meixin rushed out without a second thought.
Hai Tian and Qin Kou'er exchanged a meaningful glance. Qin Kou'er nodded and followed Jiang Meixin out.
Jiang Meixin thought she was running very fast, but Hai Tian caught up with her in just a few steps, and then whispered in her ear in the instant they passed each other, "You follow me!"
Jiang Meixin nodded, then looked around in a bit of a panic. Luckily, everyone was busy and no one noticed that the second young lady of the Jiang family had run out with a strange man.
No one noticed that this idea was just Jiang Meixin's own beautiful illusion; at least Jiang Meijiao definitely noticed that she went out with a man.
Jiang Meijiao glanced at it and her brows furrowed.
She carefully and secretly followed them out.
Lan Linxue witnessed everything clearly. When she saw Jiang Meijiao sneaking out, her eyes lit up. She felt that this top-secret information had to be reported to her wife.
He strode quickly to Qin Kou'er's side, bumping into Lan Xiuyuan, who was gazing at Qin Kou'er with affection, on the way, and pretended nothing had happened as he walked to Qin Kou'er's side.
Lan Xiuyuan stumbled from the impact, stood up and glared angrily at Lan Linxue, then pretended nothing was wrong and walked over to Hu Qianyu to talk to her.
"Don't provoke Lan Xiuyuan now. At least he's risking his life to make me a concubine!"
Qin Kou'er witnessed Lan Linxue's actions clearly. She picked up her teacup, sipped her tea, and whispered to Lan Linxue.
Lan Linxue curled her lip maliciously, "Who told him to look at you with those lecherous eyes! I'm being merciful by not killing him!"
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