Chapter 67 Greetings
My father angered the emperor and was demoted to Wuzhou because he pleaded for General Huo Yucheng.
Murong Yang is Huo Yucheng's right-hand man. He has been following him since he was fifteen years old and was promoted by Huo Yucheng.
However, he was the one who turned against the enemy in the end and reported that Huo Yucheng had lied about his military achievements and embezzled military pay. He also led the army in a willful and aggressive manner, which resulted in 80,000 soldiers being killed by Xiliang at Tongtian Pass.
The young master Murong mentioned by Shaoyao should be Murong Yang’s only son, Murong Ye.
Rumor has it that he has admired Ye Shixian for a long time, but Princess Qinyang happened to be interested in him, which led to a very delicate relationship between the three of them.
No wonder Princess Qinyang dislikes Ye Shixian so much.
At that time, Huo Yucheng's entire family was executed, but Murong Yang was promoted step by step. Now he is the commander-in-chief, a real second-rank official.
If Ye Shixian could really marry Murong Ye, it would be considered marrying above her station.
But judging from her reaction, she seemed to be quite cautious...
Ye Shixian tidied herself up and made sure there were no problems before heading towards the door.
Soon a maid came to lead the way.
The eldest princess is the elder sister of the current emperor. She once accompanied the emperor in expanding the territory, made great contributions, and has an extraordinary status.
This mansion alone occupies an entire long street.
The main gate is already grand enough, and going inside, the pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted buildings show the royal nobility everywhere.
Even the servants and maids who served them were dressed no worse than many of the rich young men and girls out there.
The further Ye Shixian walked in, the more she was shocked by the magnificent scenery. Her words and actions became more cautious, and she took every step with reserve and caution.
Shaoyao was stunned for a moment and accidentally tripped.
Ye Shixian frowned immediately and rebuked in a low voice: "Why are you so careless?"
Shaoyao knew she had lost her composure and her face turned red: "Miss, Miss, please forgive me--"
Ye Shixian wanted to say more, but she heard the maid leading the way in front of her say with a smile: "Miss Ye, don't be too harsh. This path is paved with rain flower stones. You have to be careful when walking and don't fall."
Ye Shixian quickly swallowed the words in her throat and forced a smile: "Thank you."
The maidservant smiled widely, without any displeasure or indifference on her face, but she was secretly shaking her head in her heart.
There were too many people who wanted to get close to the eldest princess. All the guests who came and went in this mansion were distinguished guests. She was the eldest princess's personal maid and had seen all kinds of people, so she was not surprised by this.
Ye Shixian has been quite famous in Beijing in recent years, but who would have thought...she came from a humble family and her actions were not magnanimous enough.
but……
The maid couldn't help but look at Ye Chutang next to her twice.
I heard that this is Ye Shixian's cousin, the beloved daughter of the former Lord Ye Zheng, who finally returned to Beijing after three years of wandering outside.
I thought she would be a timid and shy girl, but ever since she entered the mansion, this girl's every word and action has been graceful and elegant.
Even when Ye Shixian first came to the Princess's Mansion, she was extremely nervous, afraid that she had done something wrong, and was extremely reserved.
On the contrary, she had a relaxed look, looked calm and composed, and had a very good demeanor.
The maidservant originally did not take Ye Chutang seriously, thinking that he was just there to join in the fun with Ye Shixian, but now she looks at Ye Chutang with new eyes.
Because they were delayed at the door for a while, when they arrived at the main hall, it was basically full.
There are about twenty rich ladies invited today. Most of them are close friends who have known each other since childhood. It is very lively as they sit together and chat.
"Miss Ye is here."
The maid's announcement immediately attracted everyone's attention and they all turned around to look.
Ye Shixian immediately straightened her back subconsciously, trying to maintain the most perfect posture.
However, she still heard a few whispers.
"That's Ye Shixian? The one who was scared by Princess Qinyang and fell off the carriage outside the Princess's Mansion just now?"
"That's her!"
"Isn't she said to be beautiful? After seeing her today, she is just like that. But the girl next to her...whose daughter is she?"
There was no way to keep secrets here. The news that Princess Qinyang had targeted Ye Shixian and made her lose face outside the mansion had already spread privately and even became a hot topic among them.
Most people who saw Ye Shixian at this time naturally laughed at her.
Others' attention was drawn to Ye Chutang.
That gentle and beautiful face is really impossible to ignore.
"I heard from Princess Qinyang that that person is Ye Shixian's cousin, and also the second daughter of the former Lord Ye Zheng, Ye Chutang."
These noble ladies from aristocratic families are not those who never leave their houses and are oblivious to what is happening outside. On the contrary, because their fathers and brothers all serve in the court and are basically of high rank, they are quite familiar with all this.
Ye Shixian pretended not to hear those words and took a seat.
Ye Chutang sat down next to her naturally, raised his eyelashes slightly, took in everyone's reactions calmly, and raised his eyebrows.
At today's Chaohua Banquet, Ye Shixian tried her best to perform well, but unfortunately she hit a wall with Princess Qinyang and started off badly.
Even if you had planned to make friends with her before, you have to think twice now.
After all, no one is willing to offend Princess Qinyang for Ye Shixian.
Ye Shixian obviously realized this as well. She pursed her lips and secretly clenched her handkerchief.
Just then——
"The Princess has arrived!"
Along with the message, a woman in her sixties wearing crimson palace dress walked in.
She was leaning on a purple-gold dragon-headed cane, had kind eyes and a noble aura.
Although his hair is grey, he is in good spirits, and between his eyebrows and eyes one can vaguely see some of the heroism of his youth. One can tell at a glance that he has been on the battlefield, and one can't help but feel awe in him.
Everyone stood up.
"Meet the Princess."
The princess smiled and pressed her hands: "No need to be polite."
Princess Qinyang stepped forward quickly, came directly in front of her, and bowed: "Greetings to the princess on behalf of my father and mother!"
The eldest princess snorted: "Were you the one causing trouble outside the door just now?"
Princess Qinyang blinked and said coquettishly: "I was just careless..."
The eldest princess had a very close relationship with Prince Yannan and his wife. She had watched Princess Qinyang grow up since she was a child and understood her personality best. After hearing the report from the servants, she guessed it was almost correct.
"There won't be a next time."
The princess said, and then looked at the other women in the room.
"Is Miss Ye okay?"
Ye Shixian immediately took a half step forward and knelt down to salute: "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I will be fine."
The eldest princess looked at her for a few seconds.
He is indeed good-looking, but he is too timid and can't do anything.
Although Li Yue was willful and spoiled, she was sensible in her actions. The horse was still some distance away from the carriage, but Ye Shixian was frightened and fell off the carriage. This...
She relaxed her expression and ordered, "Zhu Xin, bring us the pair of silver enamel hollow bracelets."
(End of this chapter)
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