Chapter 132 Will Master Shaofu still protect you?
Bai Shutong is dressed very simply and elegantly today.
Standing behind Pei Jingxu, her delicate and pretty face and the elegant dress made her look noble, pure and spotless.
In the original story, Bai Shutong's appearance was top-notch, but she conquered all the famous talents in the capital with her tenacious character. Compared with her appearance, those nobles preferred her temperament and her unyielding spirit in the face of power and wealth.
But Pei Jingxu is just the opposite.
——She has a "vicious character" and is "ignorant and foolish", but she is breathtakingly beautiful and is a beauty that does not need any embellishment.
People in the capital often say that the second lady of the Pei family is stupid and arrogant, and does not know how to restrain herself, but no one has ever said that she is not good-looking.
No one questions her beauty, and no one needs to question it.
The criteria for selecting the "most beautiful woman" in the capital city also take various talents such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting into consideration. There are countless talented women in the capital, but the final "most beautiful woman" fell on Pei Jingxu, who knew nothing about these.
Her beauty is evident.
Therefore, when the two of them stood together, even though Bai Shutong was unique and elegant, Pei Jingxu, dressed in a bright red dress, could easily catch everyone's attention.
In the eyes of others, Pei Jingxu was in high spirits today, with a radiant look between his eyebrows.
For several days in a row, there was a rumor in the capital that the Second Son of the Rong family would be rewarded according to his merits, and Madam Pei would be promoted along with him and become a noble!
I think Miss Pei herself also "believed" those rumors. The outfit she wore today attracted everyone's attention and outshone all the other beauties.
Seeing this, Bai Shutong on the side curled up the corner of his lips into a sneer.
Bai Shutong glanced sideways and his gaze fell on Rong Xuanzhou.
As if attracted by Pei Jingxu's outfit today, Rong Xuanzhou was slightly stunned. When he came to his senses, he found that Bai Shutong was gently tugging at his sleeve.
"Brother Xuanzhou..." Bai Shutong lowered his voice, his eyes filled with worry and embarrassment. "Sister Pei dressed up so carefully today. I think she has high hopes for a reward."
After a pause, Bai Shutong said softly, "Otherwise, Brother Xuanzhou should give the reward to Sister Pei..."
Hearing this, Rong Xuanzhou frowned slightly, with a look of determination in his eyes: "Shu Tong, you can't always consider others, you have to think about yourself too!"
As he spoke, Rong Xuanzhou glanced up at Pei Jingxu, who was standing not far away, and pursed his lips slightly. "Pei Jingxu... didn't have any achievements to begin with. I will compensate her in the future. This honor today originally belongs to you, and I won't let anyone take it away from you!"
Bai Shutong's eyes flickered slightly, filled with tenderness and gratitude: "Brother Xuanzhou, thank you so much..."
Rong Xuanzhou lowered his eyes and looked at Bai Shutong with gentle features.
Pei Jingxu looked up at the gloomy sky.
——Today is a good day for acting.
"Erlang," Pei Jingxu turned around and walked over to Rong Xuanzhou, his eyes gentle and his expression shy, "Let's go, it's time to enter the palace."
Rong Xuanzhou glanced at her gravely without saying anything, and they walked into the palace.
Rong Bomao and the Rong family would naturally attend the celebration banquet held for the Rong Mansion.
In the Baohe Hall, countless guests and ministers took their seats and congratulated Rong Boyao one after another.
What's more, some people said that Rong Xuanzhou did not have a concubine and wanted to send his daughter to the Rong Mansion.
Rong Xuanzhou sat in the VIP seat today.
As Rong Xuanzhou's "legal wife", Pei Jingxu sat with Rong Xuanzhou, and Rong Jianxue's seat was on her other side.
Rong Jianxue was wearing a bright red official robe, which really matched Pei Jingxu's brightly colored outfit today.
Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate Rong Xuanzhou, and their words naturally also mentioned his wife Pei Jingxu.
"General Xuanzhou is truly a man of extraordinary bravery! This battle fully demonstrates the might of our Yunlan nation and strikes fear into the hearts of our enemies!"
"Yes, yes. When we first heard about General Xuanzhou's death, we were filled with grief. Now, it seems that General Xuanzhou was so brave and valiant. How could he die so easily on the battlefield?"
"General Xuanzhou is truly a role model for all of our Yunlan soldiers!"
"Mrs. Pei is a truly stunning beauty. She and General Xuanzhou are a young married couple, and they are so in love with each other. We old folks are truly envious!"
"Who says it isn't true? I think General Xuanzhou's bravery in fighting the enemy at the border is also due to Madam Pei's contribution!"
"Yes! Husband and wife are one. General Xuanzhou's military achievements are half due to Madam Pei Er!"
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Hearing this, the smile on Rong Xuanzhou's face froze.
He raised his glass slightly, then stood up and said, "Everyone, today I would like to introduce a female doctor to you."
As he spoke, Rong Xuanzhou walked over to Bai Shutong, his eyes gentle. "Doctor Bai Shutong, you've saved me from danger several times. There was once a plague in the Tiger Camp, and it was she who worked day and night to create an antidote for the soldiers, saving the army."
After a pause, Rong Xuanzhou smiled and said, "If we talk about military achievements, I think the Bai Shutong family should have a share."
Bai Shutong, who was standing nearby, also stood up and smiled at the crowd, "Brother Xuanzhou, you are too kind. I can only offer my humble assistance."
In fact, the meaning of Rong Xuanzhou's words was very clear. Compared with giving military merits to his "legal wife", he was more partial to this Bai.
Which official in the court is not a shrewd person?
After hearing what Rong Xuanzhou meant, all the compliments were transferred from Pei Jingxu to Bai Shutong.
Many dignitaries surrounded Bai Shutong, full of praise and admiration.
Seeing this, Pei Jingxu looked at Rong Xuanzhou with sadness and pain in her eyes. She bit the tip of her tongue lightly, her nose felt sore, and her eyes turned red.
The woman turned her head away and no longer looked at the two of them.
Rong Xuanzhou's reputation was so dazzling today that even the ministers who usually flattered Rong Jianxue went to Rong Xuanzhou.
Turning around, he saw Rong Jianxue sitting alone in front of the Eight Immortals Table, looking straight ahead with calm and indifferent eyes.
There was no need to wear official robes to attend today's celebration banquet, so Rong Jianxue's bright red official robe looked particularly eye-catching.
As if noticing that she turned her head, Rong Jianxue glanced sideways slightly, and his clear gaze fell on her face.
The woman seemed not to want him to see, and hurriedly wiped away the non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes.
Then he curled his lips towards Rong Jianxue, trying to pretend that nothing had happened.
Rong Jianxue had a cold expression. He just glanced at Pei Jingxu and turned his head away, no longer looking at her.
Pei Jingxu took a deep breath and then spoke softly, "Sir."
Rong Jianxue's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and he held a wine glass in his hand. He said "hmm", but did not look back at her.
"The clothes... Ah Xu has already washed them and will be delivered to you after the palace banquet."
She was referring to the clothes she wore when she went to Randeng Temple because she was having her period.
Rong Jianxue's expression remained unchanged, and he replied lightly, "Okay."
At this moment, a voice came from a distance.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived—"
For a moment, everyone knelt down to worship.
Prince Chen Qianfan walked into the hall, smiled and asked the ministers to stand up and do as they pleased, but his eyes slowly fell on Pei Jingxu.
Walking a few steps to Pei Jingxu, Shen Qianfan curled his lips slightly, as if smiling: "Second Madam Pei, it seems that I haven't seen you since we parted at the last palace banquet."
Pei Jingxu's eyelids twitched, and a layer of frost appeared in his eyes.
At the last palace banquet, Shen Qianfan designed her to dance and wanted to present her to the emperor. Now he has the nerve to pretend to be a good person in front of her.
Pulling the corner of his mouth, Pei Jingxu's face was cautious and timid: "Perhaps Your Highness is busy with official duties and has no time to meet me."
Shen Qianfan raised his eyebrows slightly, the smile on his face not reaching his eyes.
He leaned forward slightly and whispered, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "What should we do, Second Madam? Now that Rong Xuanzhou has returned to the capital, I'm afraid Master Shaofu won't protect you anymore."
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