Yu Ting and Yu Si listened attentively to the introduction of the Imperial Garden and the stories of the palace. However, Yu Rou was not concerned about this. She asked, "Aunt, I wonder which noble ladies came today?"
"Not only the ladies, but I heard that all the young ladies and gentlemen from the major families will be here, as well as several princes and princesses. This year's flower viewing banquet is hosted by the Queen and the eldest princess, and it's more lively than ever before."
Yu Rou nodded calmly and asked a few irrelevant questions, which the aunt answered seriously.
When they arrived at the lake, Yu Rou saw from afar that there were already quite a few people in the pavilion.
The noble ladies also have their own small groups. The noble ladies from civil official families, the noble ladies from military general families, and the royal relatives are in three pavilions respectively.
"That's where the ladies are staying. It's inconvenient for me to go over there, so I can't take you there." The aunt said respectfully with her head lowered.
Yu Rou smiled and said, "It's okay. Just go and do your thing. We'll go there on our own."
As soon as Yu Rou led Yu Ting and Yu Sigang over, they attracted the attention of the noble ladies in the pavilion.
Her dress today is slightly different from usual, much simpler, but with a different kind of beauty.
As soon as a young noble lady saw Yu Rou, she immediately stood up and walked towards her quickly, blocking her way.
The road leading to the water pavilion is a long corridor built on the lake. The corridor is only so wide and the road is too narrow to allow only two people to pass side by side. Now it is blocked by He Yulian and her maid, and Yu Rou and others can't get through at all.
When Yu Rou raised her eyes, she met He Yulian's proud and ostentatious face.
"I didn't believe you were coming when I first heard you were coming, but I never thought you would actually come. Aren't you sick? Don't let your illness infect the nobles in the palace."
The speaker was He Yulian, a noblewoman of the He family. The He family was one of the four great noble families in the capital. He Yulian's father had married the daughter of another noble family, the Yang family. The Yang family was the natal family of the current empress. He Yulian was the empress's niece.
The He family has an extraordinary family background, and He Yulian is the eldest daughter of the family. Her status is more noble than Yu Rou. She has been spoiled since she was a child, and her temper is even worse than the original owner. She just doesn't like the original owner, and they quarrel every time they meet.
In the original plot, before the palace banquet began, the original owner was still recuperating and did not go out to participate in the activities of the noble ladies. He Yulian told the other noble ladies that the original owner would definitely not dare to enter the palace to attend the palace banquet for fear of embarrassment. By then, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would know that she had no talent or virtue, and he would probably regret getting engaged to her.
The circle of noble ladies in the capital is neither small nor big, and everyone knows each other. This word was spread to the original owner by someone with ulterior motives. The original owner was a strong-willed person, and she was a little hesitant about whether she should go, but after hearing this, she said in anger that she would go no matter what. She had just recovered from an illness in her previous life, and she was preparing to enter the palace early.
Who would have thought that he would actually make a lot of jokes during the talent competition at the palace banquet.
He Yulian was just waiting to see the original owner make a fool of herself. After being mocked by her a few times, the original owner became angry and started arguing with He Yulian.
The Empress was present at the time, along with several princesses. The Third Princess was the Crown Prince's younger sister, and she also disliked the original owner. Naturally, they sided with He Yulian, quickly debunking her. The original owner didn't know how to defend herself. She wasn't known as a kind and honest person by the many noble ladies, and He Yulian's interpersonal relationships were much better. When this happened, no one came to her defense. The whole thing was framed as the original owner being narrow-minded, unwilling to accept defeat, and losing her temper at He Yulian.
The original owner was at most a little scheming, but she was no match for these cunning people. Everyone who was watching at the time thought that the original owner had taken the initiative to cause trouble. After being scolded by everyone, she almost cried. Then she was framed by the prince and got into trouble. No one spoke up for her, so she was ruined and almost committed suicide after returning.
Thinking of this, Yu Rou looked at He Yulian with a somewhat meaningful look.
He Yulian also dressed up carefully today, wearing a light green jacket with a dark flower pattern of ice plum, a lace border, a rose and butterfly pattern woven with gold ribbon, three pearl buttons on the chest, a pleated skirt with a lilac grape lace pattern, a goldfinch emerald bead flower on her head, and even a pearl and jade necklace around her neck.
This dress really makes He Yulian look more beautiful and charming. This style and craftsmanship are rare.
In the past, the original owner would always get angry and argue with He Yulian when she heard her provocation, but at this moment, she smiled and said, "I've recovered from my illness a long time ago. Thank you for your concern. Of course I will come to such a lively flower viewing banquet. Aren't you here too?"
He Yulian felt like she had punched cotton. Yu Rou's reaction was completely different from what she expected.
Not only does he not argue with her, but she doesn't get angry at all even when he satirizes her. Is he sick and confused?
He Yulian thought as she looked at Yu Rou, secretly thinking that she was dressed quite simply, not as ostentatious as before. It was a good thing that she had prepared carefully today, hoping to surpass her. But now that she was really better dressed, He Yulian felt a little uncomfortable. Although Yu Rou's clothes were not flashy, she was still more beautiful than her. This face was really annoying. Not only did she attract the Crown Prince, but her brother also liked her.
She said angrily, "Don't you know that we're going to have a talent contest later? If I were you, I'd go home right away and not end up crying and embarrassing myself."
Yu Rou said calmly, "Don't worry about that. Just don't block the way. Although I'm not very talented, I know what a saying means...don't block the way."
He Yulian was so angry that her face turned pale. Just as she was about to lose her temper, Yu Rou said, "Look over there, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and several princes and princesses are coming over."
He Yulian glared at Yu Rou fiercely, "Just wait and see, you'll be in trouble later."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and left. Yu Rou smiled faintly and didn't seem angry.
"Sister Rou, why aren't you angry when she said that to you? I was so angry just listening to her." Yu Ting tugged at Yu Rou's sleeve, her face flushed red.
"There's no need to be angry with her. Just treat her as a clown." Yu Rou narrowed her eyes.
"Why don't you tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince later and let him help you vent your anger." Yu Ting has a childish mind and speaks without thinking.
The author has something to say: I have to catch a flight to Guilin tomorrow morning to meet up with my friend. (My friend said he wanted to eat my cooking, so we booked a B&B together and planned to stay in Yangshuo for a week.)
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The relationships between characters in the ancient world are more complicated, so the article will be longer.
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