Xiao Qingluo slowly stood up.
Everyone's eyes fell on Xiao Qingluo.
For a moment, a playful smile appeared on everyone's face.
One of the guests covered his mouth by stroking his mustache, then turned sideways and lowered his voice, saying jokingly to the people around him: "Have you heard? The eldest daughter of the Xiao family is ugly!"
Upon hearing this, some guests who had not heard of this rumor immediately looked at Xiao Qingluo with surprise, and looked at Xiao Qingluo together!
"Ugly girl? How is that possible? No, Xiao Yuanhe actually has two daughters? This woman who doesn't even show her face is actually the eldest daughter of the Xiao family? Isn't that young woman over there the eldest daughter of the Xiao family? What is going on?"
"I don't know either. I don't know if Xiao Yuanhe found a debt-paying girl from somewhere to fill the bill. I guess he didn't want his daughter to marry the Sixth Prince, so he found someone to fill the bill. After all, Xiao Yuanhe is not stupid. He knows... right?"
"You mean... this Xiao Yuanhe is really a shrewd person, he's really good at pretending to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang!"
"You've misunderstood. The Xiao family already has two daughters. The one being presented as a gift is his first wife's daughter, named Xiao Qingluo. The other is Xiao Yuanhe's concubine's daughter, born to the beautiful woman by his side, named Xiao Ruolian. For some reason, Xiao Yuanhe disliked her, so he never talked about her to anyone. As a result, many people don't know that Xiao Yuanhe has two daughters."
"So there's such a secret? It seems this Xiao Qingluo must be the ugly woman that's been making so much noise right now, that's why she's been hidden away by Xiao Yuanhe!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, His Majesty probably didn't think of this and casually wrote 'eldest daughter' on the imperial decree granting the marriage? Now... that old fox Xiao Yuanhe must be almost laughing inside!"
"What do you mean?!"
"Let's talk about it another day. Today is not suitable!"
…
Xiao Qingluo was not at all surprised by the low voices of people around him talking.
After all, so many people knew the "truth" that she was ugly, and they would definitely talk about her when they saw her.
But she doesn't care?
and……
She was going to disappoint Xiao Ruolian!
Xiao Ruolian's wishful thinking is doomed to fail!
Xiao Qingluo stood up and said with a smile, "Menglan."
How could Menglan feel comfortable in such an occasion filled with important people? She just sat next to Xiao Qingluo and kept silent.
When Xiao Qingluo called him at this moment, he stood up in panic.
When some young talents around saw Menglan, their eyes widened instantly!
"Oh my god! This girl is so cute!"
"The master is an ugly woman, but the maid is so pretty and cute. If you don't know, you really can't guess who is the master and who is the servant!"
"Alright, you pervert, this is the personal maidservant of the future prince's consort, and you dare to covet her?"
"What's the matter? Can't you just think about it?"
Qi Dingbang, the son of the Left Prime Minister who was closest to Lu Changgeng, looked at Menglan's face at this moment and instantly revealed an extremely greedy expression!
His eyes were wide open, staring at Menglan, as if he wanted to eat Menglan alive right now!
Luo Changyi, the daughter of the right prime minister, who was sitting opposite him, noticed the change in Qi Dingbang and subconsciously looked at
Qi Dingbang.
Qi Dingbang keenly sensed Luo Changyi's gaze and instantly regained his composure!
The other side.
Xiao Qingluo nodded to Menglan, indicating that Menglan should be more relaxed.
Then he said, "Menglan, my gift is too cheap. First, present the gift my sister prepared for His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince."
Upon hearing this, Menglan immediately took out the box that Xiao Ruolian had handed to her at the beginning!
Obviously, Menglan already knew Xiao Qingluo's plan!
"Um?!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone looked at Xiao Qingluo in surprise.
Especially Xiao Ruolian, who was a little confused for a moment.
Then he saw the box in Menglan's hand, his eyes widened immediately, and he understood Xiao Qingluo's intention in an instant!
Xiao Ruolian was completely panicked!
If this was the box in Menglan's hand, she would present it to the Sixth Prince Lu Changgeng under the name of Xiao Ruolian.
Then she's ruined!
In an instant, Xiao Ruolian stood up abruptly and said, "Your Highness the Sixth Prince, don't listen to her nonsense! This is not the gift I prepared for you!"
Everyone around was frowning, their eyes wandering towards Xiao Qingluo and Xiao Ruolian!
They all didn't quite understand.
What is Xiao Ruolian so anxious about?
Lu Changgeng was quick to notice something, and a hint of interest appeared on his face. He said, "Tell me about it."
Xiao Ruolian subconsciously wanted to continue explaining, and at the same time bent down to pick up the box where she kept the birthday gift.
But at this moment, she stretched out her hand and found nothing.
She couldn't help but be stunned, and subconsciously looked at Xiao Qingluo who was sitting next to her!
Then they saw Xiao Qingluo had already stood up, grabbing their boxes!
Her box was being held in Xiao Qingluo's hand!
You know, Xiao Qingluo is right-handed.
But Xiao Ruolian is left-handed!
She and Xiao Qingluo, as juniors, sat next to each other.
In terms of seniority, Xiao Qingluo is closer to Lu Changgeng.
Xiao Qingluo sat on the left and Xiao Ruolian sat on the right.
Xiao Ruolian subconsciously put the box on her left hand side so that she could easily pick it up.
Xiao Qingluo, contrary to his usual practice, placed the box on his left hand side.
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