Lin Shuning was seen wearing a lotus pink dress with pomegranate flowers, with a little makeup on her face. Her skin was as smooth as jade with a faint luster, her beautiful eyes were bright and her every move was full of dignity and coldness.

Even the servants waiting outside the door were stunned for a moment and almost forgot to breathe.

God!

Is this the third lady?

Her appearance is so stunningly beautiful, like the Lady of the Nine Heavens stepping on the moon, so noble that no one dares to desecrate her.

No one still remembered Lin Rouan's figure just now, and their hearts and eyes were attracted by Lin Shuning.

Lin Shuning smiled apologetically and said, "Father, mother, my daughter is late."

This gentle smile immediately captivated everyone.

Lin Cheng curved his eyebrows in satisfaction and said, "No problem, come and sit next to father."

Lin Shuning lowered his eyes, walked to the seat next to Lin Cheng and sat down.

When Lin Rouan saw Lin Shuning's look, her expression remained expressionless, but her hands were clenched tightly in her sleeves, and the jealousy in her eyes became more intense.

How could this be?

How did Lin Shuning become so beautiful?

When the people on the side saw the two sisters sitting together, they couldn't help but compare them. Just now they thought that Lin Rouan was a beauty, but when Lin Shuning appeared, they knew what it meant to be truly stunningly beautiful.

Only such a stunning beauty can be called the most beautiful woman in the capital.

Yun Sheng looked at Lin Shuning, and the familiar yet strange feeling in his heart surged up again. He clenched his fists and drank the tea in the teacup.

Zhou Yuan is indeed not a good match, but due to his status, he can't do anything.

Zhou Yuan's eyes were filled with amazement, he had never imagined that Lin Shuning was so beautiful. Compared with her, the Second Miss was nothing.

He swallowed his saliva and his body began to stir.

Duke Zhou and his mother were extremely satisfied and smiled at each other.

Duke Zhou stood up and said, "The daughters of the Shangshu are really more outstanding than each other. It is a blessing for our family and for me to be able to become relatives with the Shangshu!"

He pushed Zhou Yuan and said, "Hurry up and pay your respects to Miss Shu Ning!"

"Yes, it's Dad." Zhou Yuan stood up quickly, staring at Lin Shuning without any hesitation, and raised his eyebrows: "I am Zhou Yuan, nice to meet Miss Shuning. In the future, if I have done anything wrong, please forgive me."

He pulled out a jade pendant from his sleeve and said sincerely, "This is a jade pendant passed down from my ancestors. My mother said that she must give it to the woman she loves most in her life. Please accept it, young lady."

His eyes were scorching, as if he could see through Lin Shuning.

Lin Shuning felt sick at being looked at so nakedly, but she remained calm. She smiled faintly and said, "Thank you, sir. Lian'er, go and take it for me."

"Yes."

Lian'er stepped forward, and just as her hand touched the jade pendant, she heard a wanton and ostentatious voice coming from outside the door.

"I don't know how many jade pendants the Zhou family has passed down from their ancestors. I've heard that when Mr. Zhou wants to win a girl's heart, he always gives her a carved jade pendant. What a coincidence, I have one in my hand. Why don't we compare them?"

Jiang Che walked in from outside, snatched the jade pendant from Lian'er's hand, and compared it with the jade pendant in his own hand.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, the two jade pendants were exactly the same from the material, laces to style.

Lin Cheng's face darkened visibly, Duke Zhou's expression froze, and Zhou Yuan looked like he was about to explode but didn't dare to.

Jiang Yu followed Jiang Che and walked in slowly.

Upon seeing this, everyone immediately stood up and knelt down, “Greetings to Your Highness Prince Rui and Prince Rong.”

"Get up." Jiang Yu glanced at the people at the table and said lightly.

Lin Cheng quickly gave up his seat and said, "I didn't know that Prince Rui and Prince Rong would come. I am sorry for not welcoming you. Please forgive me."

"Today, the Shangshu's daughter is getting engaged. I have come here on the orders of my father to present a gift." Jiang Yu glanced at Chen Zhao.

Chen Zhao understood what he meant and ordered someone to present a piece of jade.

This jade stone is half a meter high, emerald green all over, and carved with patterns of twined flowers. The carving is exquisite and lifelike, making people unable to take their eyes off it just by looking at it.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace, and Your Highnesses Prince Rui and Prince Rong." Lin Cheng bowed in thanks, with dark waves surging in his eyes.

He never expected that Prince Rui and Prince Rong would come today.

"Sir Shangshu, please stand up quickly. Don't be polite. Today you are the host and we are the guests. Everyone, please stop standing there and do what you need to do." Jiang Che smiled and helped Lin Cheng up. He said that he was the guest, but he sat down on the host seat. He also pulled Jiang Yu to sit next to him, and forcibly pushed Lin Cheng and Wang to the lower seats, leaving only Lin Rouan and Lin Shuning sitting on their left and right sides.

Lin Shuning looked at Jiang Yu who was sitting next to her, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. Although she had long guessed that this man was not an ordinary person, she did not expect that he was actually the Sixth Prince Rui.

She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, fortunately she was smart and didn't get involved with this man, otherwise she would really be like the saying goes, she would die without knowing how she died.

It is better to quickly take the dowry and betrothal gifts and run away, wait for a place where no one knows you, live your life well, and make a fortune quietly.

After all, with her medical skills, she won't starve herself to death.

Jiang Yu listened to Lin Shuning's thoughts silently, with a smile on his face. He had doubted that this woman was very smart and how could she not know that Zhou Yuan was not a good match for her. It turned out that this was her idea.

He leaned slightly and was about to speak.

Lin Rouan, who was standing by, covered her mouth and exclaimed, "It's you, you are actually His Royal Highness Prince Rui?"

Lin Rouan's eyes lit up. Everyone in the capital knew that the most favored person in the court was the Sixth Prince Rui Wang. He was even once considered the heir to the throne. But later he made a mistake and left the capital. Now that he is back, is he going to regain the emperor's favor?

Lin Rouan's eyes were filled with excitement. If she could become the Princess of Rui, one day, she might become the queen who rules the country.

Lin Cheng looked at Lin Rouan and said, "Rou'er, have you met His Royal Highness Prince Rui?"

Lin Rouan's face flushed, and her shy appearance made the people present think of many things: "We only met once before, and I didn't know he was His Royal Highness Prince Rui at that time."

Lin Shuning sighed in his heart. It seemed that this man was just good-looking. He was just as promiscuous as Zhou Yuan. Moreover, his eyes were not good enough for him to fall in love with Lin Rouan.

Hearing this, Jiang Yu coughed lightly and defended himself, "At that time, I was injured and was rescued by a woman. In a hurry, I came to the Shangshu Mansion to look for her, but found nothing. That's why I met the Second Miss."

"Then may I ask if that person has been found?" Lin Cheng asked tentatively.

"No, I guess I remembered it wrong." Jiang Yu said calmly, and then glanced at Lin Rouan casually.

Lin Rouan forced an awkward smile, feeling furious.

What happened to King Rui?

How could he be like Lin Shuning, going against her time and again and making it difficult for her to back down?

Lin Cheng seemed to be thinking about something. Seeing that the atmosphere was cold, he quickly said, "Everyone, please don't be polite. Let's drink and eat. Your Highness, Prince Rong, please return the token of love that Mr. Zhou gave to my daughter."

Jiang Che sat up straight, smiling as brightly as the spring breeze: "It was my fault, Third Miss, I will give it to you right away."

Lin Shuning lowered his eyes and reached out to take it.

Jiang Che glanced at Jiang Yu, then his hand slipped and the jade pendant fell to the ground and broke into pieces.

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