Bai Ying was obviously a little flustered when she heard this: "Second sister, will this plan really work?"

Bai Lian raised her eyebrows: "You don't believe me?"

Bai Ying immediately waved her hand and took the initiative to put her arm around Bai Lian's: "How is that possible? Of course I believe in my second sister."

After all these things happened, she discovered that her second sister, whom she once worshipped as a deity, was not as powerful as she had imagined. However, she had no way out and could only continue to believe in her.

In a blink of an eye, the banquet started. Everyone had already taken their seats. Bai Wei came late because she had changed her clothes. From a distance, she could see that the emperor, the queen, and the royal concubine had already taken their seats on the high platform.

Bai Wei originally planned to find a quiet corner to sit down first, but unexpectedly Ouyang Ming said directly: "Wei Er, why are you sitting over there? Come, sit over here!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Wei, who was about to sit secretly in the corner, froze in place.

Today, she was wearing a bright red dress with a lotus pattern outlined with gold thread. Lotus is supposed to be holy and pure, but with red silk as the base and gold thread as the guide, it actually looked a little charming. The combination of charm and holiness was surprisingly beautiful.

This dress was sent by Jianying this morning. He said that Ouyang Yi asked the craftsmen of Mingjin Pavilion to make it. Although it looked like an ordinary dress from the outside, the inner layer was woven with gold thread, which could block ordinary sword damage. It was a thank you gift for her saving him outside the Summer Resort.

The craftsmanship of Mingjin Pavilion was impeccable, but it also made her understand one thing from the side. That is, if Ouyang Yi did not want to be injured when being assassinated, he could do it easily, whether it was relying on his hidden martial arts or the protective gear that Mingjin Pavilion could secretly make for him.

But he still got shot by an arrow. In order to pretend to be weak, powerless and indifferent to the world, he was so cruel to himself. Just this point... she couldn't do it.

Thinking of this, she looked up at the podium. On the podium, Ouyang Yi was sitting to the left of Ouyang Ming, slightly below him. Among the younger generations, he also had the highest status.

Today he was still wearing a white gown, but his cloak was changed to a grayish white one, which looked a bit like raccoon fur, not the white fox she hunted.

So, does this mean that he is not completely willing to accept her advances?

Although Ouyang Yi couldn't see, he was always listening to the movements in the audience, listening to the subtle air currents and sounds, sensing the direction of Bai Wei, and subconsciously facing that direction.

Bai Wei had been looking at him, and now he was also heading in this direction. Her eyes were silent, but the corners of her lips were slightly raised. It was this faint smile in the sun that inexplicably made her heart beat faster for a second.

No, Ouyang Yi obviously couldn't see, so how could he smile at her? She must have overthought it!

Ouyang Qi was sitting slightly below and opposite Ouyang Yi. After Ouyang Ming spoke, his attention was focused on Bai Wei. Naturally, he did not miss Bai Wei's gaze, and that... shy little girl's expression!

My right hand on the table clenched unconsciously.

Bai Wei, this fickle bitch, could it be that she really fell in love with that blind man Ouyang Yi? How could she possibly fall in love with that blind man? Is she also blind?

Ouyang Ming also saw Bai Wei's eyes fall on Ouyang Yi, and frowned slightly: "Wei'er, what are you looking at? Do you want me to send someone to invite you?"

Bai Wei finally came back to her senses, clasped her hands together, and bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, I will just sit here. It is not in accordance with etiquette to sit in a high seat."

Ouyang Ming smiled amiably, "What's unreasonable? No matter how many reasons there are, they are not greater than the will of the emperor. If I say it's appropriate, then it's appropriate. Yesterday, the Prince of Zhennan sent news that the southern border has been completely pacified. In a month, the southern border will send people to negotiate with the Eastern Qin. This is all thanks to your grandfather."

When Bai Wei heard this, her eyes lit up slightly.

Pacificating Southern Xinjiang...Does that mean her grandfather will be returning to the capital soon?

To be honest, the original owner was worthy of everyone in the Bai family, but no one in the Bai family was worthy of her. And everyone in the Xiao family was very kind to her, but because her last name was Bai and she wanted to be recognized by Bai Qian and the Bai family, she deliberately kept a distance from the Xiao family.

In memory, the original owner actually liked this grandfather, but because of his father Bai Qian, he was always cold and distant to the Xiao family. So before the original owner passed away, he felt a lot of regret and guilt towards this grandfather.

Now that she has replaced her, she naturally has to make up for this regret and compensate for these guilt.

"Your Majesty, I, Bai Wei, thank you for granting me a seat!"

Things have come to this point, and any further refusal would be going against the emperor's will. Bai Wei thanked him generously and walked up to the platform.

The emperor personally bestowed the seat. This honor is not something that ordinary people can enjoy. For a moment, everyone present looked at him with envy.

"This is the granddaughter of the Prince of Zhennan. I heard that she was disfigured and disabled, right? But she looks... pretty good. I actually have a heart-pounding feeling."

"I think she's beautiful, too! She's so pretty and cool in a red dress!"

But envy can easily turn into jealousy, especially in those who harbor malicious intent. For example, Bai Ying, who was sitting aside, heard everyone's compliments to Bai Wei, and her eyes were full of anger.

It doesn't matter that Bai Lian is praised, after all, she is indeed better looking and smarter than her.

Bai Wei, why?

She was obviously stupid, disfigured, and had a limp before, but now she was trying hard to stay healthy. Why should she be more successful than her? Why should the marriage that should have belonged to her fall on her head?

"Tsk, if Bai Wei is really beautiful, why would she wear a veil? I saw with my own eyes that she has a long scar on her face, from her nose to her ear, like a demon. What's more, she wields swords and guns all day long, and her body is covered with wounds. She is not as gentle and delicate as a woman should be. How can a man bear it!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the people who had just praised Bai Wei fell silent, looked at each other, and stopped talking.

Bai Ying felt that it was not enough to relieve her anger, and continued: "More importantly, she has been living in exile for ten years before returning to the capital. She has a lowly and rude smell, can't even read two big characters, let alone playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, knitting, or sewing. Marrying such a wife is no different from marrying a she-worm. Is this worthy of your praise?"

With Bai Ying being the younger sister, those who were already jealous began to slander her.

"Yes, I have heard about this matter, and it was because of this that His Royal Highness Prince Qi divorced her!"

"I was wondering why a woman could divorce a man. Isn't this against the will of Heaven?"

"To be honest, Bai Wei is so selfish. She only thinks about herself. Even if the two of them can't live together, they should just quietly divorce. She made such a big fuss at the Spring Hunting Ground and didn't care about the face of His Royal Highness Prince Qi at all. No one would dare to marry a woman like this, let alone the granddaughter of the Prince of Zhennan, even if she is a princess!"

"You're right. It won't be easy for her to marry into a decent family in the future. Haha..."

Bai Ying looked proudly at Bai Wei who was passing by her, slightly raising her chin, her eyes full of provocation.

She just couldn't believe that Bai Wei dared to poison her in front of the emperor and the empress!

Unfortunately, her IQ was never enough to make a correct prediction. Bai Wei, who was about to walk towards the platform, suddenly stopped in front of her, turned around, and her eyes revealed a hint of cold danger: "Third sister..."

These two light words, without any emotion at all, were enough to send a chill down Bai Ying's spine!

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