Chapter 155 A Big Drama
The people around were also curious, and some found Song Ci funny, but because of Princess Le Yi, they didn't dare to laugh openly.
"Merchant? What's wrong with being a merchant? Father taught us not to judge a person's character by his family background or appearance. Shen Qingman, your friend is noble, but so what? He climbed into the bed of the young master of the Xiao family. I heard that they haven't officially gotten married yet."
This sentence hurt Shen Qingman's heart.
Her former best friend, Lin Ziyue, the daughter of Duke Lin's mansion who grew up with her, happened to fall in love with the young master of the Xiao family who was already engaged.
She wanted to marry the other party, but the Xiao family refused. She started crying, making a fuss, and even threatening to commit suicide. Then she came up with a stupid idea. She charmed Mr. Xiao and made it look like they were having an affair in private.
Now she got what she wanted, entered the Xiao family, and broke the engagement with Mr. Xiao. However, the Xiao family looked down on such a vicious woman from the bottom of their hearts and had always refused to give her the position of the main wife, so Lin Ziyue was still in an awkward position.
At that time, many people laughed at her for this incident. Now that Princess Le Yi brought it up in public, where could she put her face?
"She and I have stopped associating for a long time."
"Why, the friendship we grew up together is broken just like that, Shen Qingman, you are quite cruel." Princess Le Yi said this sincerely.
What is a friend?
In her heart, no matter how big a mistake Song Ci made or what she did that ordinary people could not understand, they were good friends and she would not easily let others look down on her or humiliate her.
Even if it will implicate myself.
She admitted that she was a person who only helped her relatives and not others.
Seeing that she couldn't win the argument, Shen Qingman snorted coldly, glanced at Song Ci, and turned away.
Le Yi curled her lips and whispered to Song Ci, "Pretending."
Song Ci shook his head, smiled and didn't respond.
Soon everyone checked into the palace one by one, and she followed Princess Le Yi to the spacious banquet venue. Otherwise, why would everyone yearn for life in the palace?
Everywhere is magnificent, with tables, chairs, benches and food items all exquisitely furnished.
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and they all looked elegant and noble.
Such a life is enough to make most people yearn for it.
No wonder Song Rouxi was so eager to marry the prince and become his princess.
She glanced past the crowd and quickly caught sight of a familiar figure, Song Rouxi.
She was sitting near the front, talking to the people around her. Song Ying, who was a little timid, was following beside her. Song Ci chuckled, thinking that everyone was finally here today.
Otherwise, how can we enjoy the show?
The Queen hadn't arrived yet, so everyone was less reserved in their words and actions.
Le Yi knew a lot of people, so she was soon pulled over to talk. Song Ci didn't like the crowds, so she sat down alone.
Miss Lian finally squeezed next to Song Rouxi and whispered a few words in her ear, only to see Song Rouxi's face full of shock, "How is this possible?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, could it be fake?" She was filled with indignation. "Who is she to have come to the palace?"
Song Rouxi felt vaguely uneasy in her heart. Why did Song Ci come to the palace? What was her purpose?
The palace is not the Song family. She believes that Song Ci's little tricks cannot be used in the palace, and she still feels a little out of control.
Everything didn't seem to be going in the direction she wanted.
It made her feel very uncomfortable.
She looked around and saw that there were so many people present today that she couldn't see Song Ci.
"The Queen has arrived."
As the singing and shouting began, Song Rouxi could only reluctantly look away and sit back in her seat with a dignified manner.
Song Ci's position was not very close. Looking from here, the queen was no longer young, but her appearance could vaguely show the beauty and grace of her youth. She had a gentle expression and dignified manners. She was helped to sit down by the nanny beside her, and everyone stood up together.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen."
The queen smiled and nodded, "Please sit down. You're welcome."
"yes."
Song Ci stood behind the crowd with a relaxed look. The queen first glanced around, and when her eyes passed over the princess sitting in front and another young lady not far from her side, her eyes softened, and then her eyes fell on Song Rouxi's face for a few seconds.
She couldn't see much from the distance, but her gaze was clearly not as gentle as before.
She estimated that she had disrupted so many things that were supposed to happen, and the progress between Song Rouxi and the prince was not as smooth as in her previous life. She must put in more effort if she wanted to successfully marry the prince now.
"Today, I am happy to see so many faces that look like flowers."
The Queen said with a smile.
Everyone knew it was the Queen's birthday, but it was actually an excuse for the Crown Prince to find a wife. The Crown Prince had long reached the age to choose a concubine, but he didn't even have a concubine until now. The Queen didn't show it on her face, but she obviously cared about it in her heart.
"The Queen is so noble and elegant that the rest of us can hardly match her." The princess said with a smile, changing her previous cold and casual attitude to one that could even be described as respectful.
"You kid."
The nanny beside her laughed and said, "No wonder the Queen likes the Princess."
The Queen nodded. "With a child like this, I don't know who she will marry in the future. If Qing Man gets married in the future, I will definitely be reluctant to let her go."
Everyone knows that the Queen originally wanted Shen Qingman to be the Crown Princess, but she said that she would not marry anyone other than Pei Ji. After this was said, no matter how much the Queen liked him, she would never let the Crown Prince marry her.
"Your Majesty." The princess looked shy.
Just a few words showed the queen's attitude towards the princess, and she doted on her extremely.
"By the way, bring up the gift I gave to the Queen today." After saying that, a beautiful maid behind the princess held a box and handed it to the nanny at the top.
"What is this?" The queen had seen all kinds of good things, so she was still giving face and asked.
"This is a pearl I found by chance. It is bright in color, large and full. I wonder if anyone else in the world, other than the Empress, could be worthy of wearing a pearl like this."
The Queen smiled. "Since it's your intention, I'll accept it."
"Your servant also has a gift for my aunt."
Song Rouxi looked up hurriedly, her eyes filled with hostility.
Song Ci wondered, could the person who was speaking now be the Crown Princess that the Queen was planning to appoint for the Crown Prince?
The woman who was speaking had a voice as clear as running water. She stood up neither humbly nor arrogantly and handed over a scroll.
"Min'er, what is this?"
"This is Min'er's painting of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix. I hope to use this painting to wish my aunt eternal youth."
"Auntie has received Min'er's kindness."
When the scroll was exhibited, everyone exclaimed in amazement. The painting skills were indeed excellent. The color matching and composition of the whole painting were very good. Even a mature painter might not be able to reach such a level.
No wonder the queen wanted to show it in front of everyone to establish her authority over the girl.
Glancing at Song Rouxi, a hint of teasing flashed in Song Ci's eyes. Without the unwavering love she had with the prince in her previous life, and without the scroll cherished by the queen, how would Song Rouxi deal with the current situation?
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