Chapter 188 Attending the Banquet

After Jun Zechen gained the memory of his previous life, he decided to go to the frontier in advance to make full preparations and make careful plans for the upcoming barbarian invasion.

This way, we can end the war and return to Beijing as soon as possible.

In the past few months, he was entangled in various complicated preparations every day and was so busy that he had no time to see her secretly.

Moreover, during this period of time, his brothers were still ready to make a move, and Jun Zechen would not let Yaoyao be exposed in front of them, as he did not want her to be in any danger.

However, Yaoyao was still young at that time, and Jun Zechen naturally wanted her to like her since childhood, so according to his understanding of her in the previous life, he prepared a lot of precious jewelry and sent them to the Su Mansion.

Even gifts have to be delivered secretly.

Mrs. Su walked into her daughter's bedroom and her eyes widened when she saw the various exquisite objects filled in the room.

Some items are of specifications and styles that can only be used by the royal family.

She heard from her husband that the prince had recently given gifts to Yaoyao, but her husband told her not to publicize it, so she ignored it. Today, when she came to Yaoyao's room, she was surprised to see that the gifts were really scary.

"Yaoyao, have you known the Crown Prince before?" Madam Su frowned slightly and asked softly.

“No.”

Su Jingyao shook her head obediently, her big eyes twinkling.

Mrs. Su's brows furrowed even more tightly, her heart full of doubts.

Hasn't the old man always said that the prince's temperament has become increasingly cold and distant since he entered the court at the age of ten?

But after taking a look at Yaoyao in the mansion that day, could it be that he was attracted by her beauty?

Although my own Yaoyao is indeed beautiful and charming, but this......

Yaoyao is only eleven years old.

Mrs. Su paced back and forth in the room with a worried look on her face.

No, even though the prince is powerful and handsome, and looks like a good match for Yaoyao, who knows what kind of person he is in private.

She had heard that many dignitaries had some hobbies that they did not want to tell others.

This prince, is he a little too impatient?

Thinking of this, Madam Su stopped, took Su Jingyao's hand, and said earnestly: "Yaoyao, there are many outstanding young men from aristocratic families in the capital. You are still young now, so you can take a look at them more."

Mrs. Su couldn't directly tell the prince that he was a bad person, so she could only try to advise him in a tactful way.

Yaoyao is eleven years old now, and it is time for her to attend banquets held by noble ladies and get to know young men of similar age.

Originally, Yaoyao never liked to attend these banquets, and Mrs. Su never forced her.

But looking at the current situation, it is no longer possible. I still have to let my daughter become more sensible.

Su Jingyao didn’t like attending these banquets before because she had already decided early on that she wanted to be the empress and the queen mother.

By not attending these banquets, she could maintain some mystery, so that the noble women who would enter the palace in the future would not have any impression of her, which would also be beneficial to the shaping of her subsequent character.

But now...

Su Jingyao smiled brightly.

"Okay, mother." She replied sweetly.

After Mrs. Su left, Su Jingyao walked to the table where the gifts were placed and began to carefully examine the piles of gifts that Jun Zechen had sent.

Miaoyun picked up the gifts one by one and placed the exquisite and beautiful ornaments in a prominent place in the room.

She was more interested in the jewellery, which were all the styles she liked in her previous life.

There are all kinds of soft, delicate and high-quality jade bracelets, exquisite brooches with unique shapes and inlaid with gems and pearls, and clothes made of top-grade satin with beautiful colors and patterns that fit the body.

Jun Zechen sent so many gifts that they almost covered all her daily necessities.

Is he planning to raise her as his daughter?

When Miaoyun first received the gifts from the prince for her young lady, her face flushed with excitement. She even excitedly picked out some beautiful jewelry and placed them on the table to show her to her young lady.

All he could say was praise for the prince.

Later, the prince sent more and more gifts, and Miaoyun gradually became numb, and the excitement on her face faded a lot.

No one would dislike her young lady.

When the prince met the young lady, he was so fascinated by her that he seemed like a different person.

"Miss, does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince like you?"

Miaoyun tilted her head and asked with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"I don't know. Maybe."

Seeing the young lady's calm and composed look, Miaoyun felt more and more that there was some secret between the young lady and the Crown Prince.

Forget it. Anyway, I am always with the young lady every day. I will know her secret sooner or later. It’s just a matter of time.

After Su Jingyao was reborn, she felt particularly happy and lived a relaxing and comfortable life every day.

The days progressed in an orderly manner, just like in her previous life, and she enjoyed it all peacefully.

Ten days later, Madam Su walked into Su Jingyao's room holding an invitation from the Ye Mansion.

"Yaoyao, in a few days, the Ye family will hold a spring outing banquet. Many young men and women in the capital will go there, and they are about your age. Would you like to go and have a look?"

Mrs. Su looked at her daughter expectantly, with a hint of hope in her eyes.

"good."

Su Jingyao took the invitation from Mrs. Su without hesitation and glanced at it casually.

Mrs. Su had already prepared a lot of persuasion, after all, her daughter had never been interested in such banquets before.

Hearing her agree without hesitation, I was stunned for a moment.

"Okay, okay, then Yaoyao can prepare in the next few days and make more friends at the banquet. Your brother has gone to study and can't accompany you. I will arrange some guards for Yaoyao when the time comes."

As Mrs. Su spoke, she gently pulled Su Jingyao's hand and patted it lightly.

"Thank you, mother."

Time flies by quickly.

On the day of the Spring Outing Banquet, the sky was clear blue and the sun was bright and warm.

The banquet was arranged in the suburbs of Beijing, where there was a house of the Ye family.

The house was built in a very unique style, with flying eaves, fighting arches, carved beams and painted rafters, exuding an air of simplicity and elegance.

Outside the courtyard, flowers and plants are lush, colorful flowers are competing for beauty, lush vegetation is full of vitality, and clear streams are gurgling.

The surrounding scenery is picturesque and very beautiful.

As the eldest daughter of the Ye family, Ye Yaqin came to the mansion in the suburbs of Beijing early in the morning, wearing a gorgeous silk dress and exquisite pearls on her head.

She was surrounded by many young ladies who were also dressed in gorgeous clothes, and they were chatting with each other.

However, Ye Yaqin herself was a little absent-minded.

Ever since Mrs. Ye started hosting banquets for her when she was ten years old, Su Jingyao has never participated.

This time, when she learned that Su Jingyao was actually coming, a complex emotion surged in her heart.

As a family of military generals, the Ye family holds an important position in the capital.

She has been surrounded by people who flatter and fawn on her since she was a child, and Mrs. Ye has always been very satisfied with her daughter.

But Madam Ye always compared her with Su Jingyao, and even often said that the Su family was now superior to the Ye family in the court. As a daughter of the Ye family, she naturally could not lose to the daughter of the Su family.

Daddy asked her to do the same.

Even Madam Ye had always cherished the hope of having her marry the prince, and had been training and educating her with this goal in mind.

But the prince was not interested in women and never attended these banquets. There were many women in the capital, but none of them could catch his eye.

But the prince will eventually marry a princess, and the daughters of ordinary families in the capital pose no threat to her, except for Su Jingyao, who has a similar background to her.

Thinking of this, Ye Yaqin felt an indescribable irritation surge in her heart.

On the one hand, she longed to meet Miss Su, who was famous in the capital, and wanted to see her with her own eyes.

But on the other hand, he was extremely afraid that after seeing her, he would find that Su Jingyao was really as outstanding as the rumors said.

What should she do then?

Ye Yaqin's gaze fell on the gate of the house, not knowing what she was expecting.

Su Jingyao didn't come very late, she arrived on time.

She got off the carriage with the help of Miaoyun and walked a short distance before arriving at the mansion.

Then, under the guidance of the servants, he went to the venue of the banquet.

At this time, the zither player specially invited by the Ye family was sitting in the pavilion. His slender fingers plucked the strings deftly, playing beautiful and melodious music.

Pavilions, terraces, and towers are arranged in an orderly manner in the courtyard, with rockery and artificial rocks dotted in between. Young ladies and gentlemen either sit gracefully on stone benches chatting and laughing, or stand tall to appreciate the garden scenery.

Su Jingyao walked along the path towards Ye Yaqin. After all, when a guest arrived, she naturally had to greet the host first.

As she walked along, the ladies and gentlemen passing by didn't seem to know her, but just cast curious, inquiring glances at her.

Judging from her luxurious clothes and outstanding temperament, one can tell that she must be a young lady of extraordinary status.

In fact, after seeing her appearance clearly, people couldn't help but gasp.

She has almond-shaped eyes and rosy cheeks, her eyes are bright as stars, her gaze is radiant, her skin is white as snow, and her long black hair falls behind her like a waterfall, swaying slightly with her steps.

She is truly a beauty who could conquer a whole country.

Su Jingyao was already used to being stared at by others. She always wore a proper smile and her eyes were calm and confident.

Her beauty was the result of her careful care, and people's fixed gaze at her at least let her know that the money she spent was not wasted.

All the efforts made to maintain your beauty are worth it.

Finally walking in front of Ye Yaqin, Su Jingyao slightly bent her knees and greeted her softly, "Miss Ye."

Ye Yaqin kept watching Su Jingyao walking towards her step by step. Although she tried hard to remain calm on the surface and not show any abnormality, her heart was still in turmoil.

As soon as she walked in, she seemed to be radiant with light, and almost instantly caught the attention of everyone present. Men and women alike were involuntarily attracted to her.

Ye Yaqin calmed down.

Although she was born into a family of military commanders, the education she received over the years had made her demeanor and temperament outstanding among the noble ladies in the capital.

"This must be Miss Su, come and sit down."

Ye Yaqin stretched out her hand, her tone cordial and enthusiastic, but deep in her eyes, there was a hint of inquiry and comparison.