After crossing, I surrounded the capital from the countryside

As she put on each piece of jewelry, Mrs. Zhang looked at herself in the mirror and felt that she had never been so beautiful!

"Madam, you are so beautiful. These clothes and jewelry seem to be tailor-made for you." Xiao Cui praised sincerely.

"Look at this dress. When you wear it, you look like a blooming peony, luxurious and elegant. And this set of jewelry enhances your temperament to the extreme, revealing a graceful beauty in your nobility."

Mrs. Zhang smiled brightly when she heard this. She touched Xiao Cui's cheek and said, "You have such a sweet mouth!"

He turned around and looked at himself in the mirror again, then nodded with satisfaction: "Let's go."

"Yes."

Lee House

At the banquet, ladies and young ladies from each family were dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling, like blooming flowers, making the entire banquet hall extraordinarily beautiful.

"Mrs. Chen, you look so radiant today! You outshine all of us sisters~" A lady in green embroidered clothes smiled and praised the woman in gorgeous clothes and exquisite makeup who was surrounded by several other women.

"Yes, Mrs. Chen, you look so beautiful today! The color and style of this dress suit you so well, and the hair accessories match you perfectly. You look noble and elegant." Another woman echoed.

"That's right, Mrs. Chen is not only outstanding in appearance, but also in temperament. Every time I see you, I feel that I am overshadowed by you." Another person interrupted.

Mrs. Chen, who was praised by everyone, couldn't help showing a bit of pride on her face, but she still pretended to be modest and said: "You are so polite, everyone has their own merits."

However, such words did not stop the other women from praising her.

The others on the sidelines witnessed this scene and muttered to themselves that if it weren't for their good upbringing that allowed them to maintain basic politeness and respect, they would have really wanted to roll their eyes openly.

Just then, Mrs. Zhang arrived.

Mrs. Zhang was seen walking towards us in a gorgeous blue dress, with fluttering sleeves, like a fairy descending from the earth. The outer layer of the dress was as light and thin as gauze, revealing a hint of fairy spirit. The hem of the dress was embroidered with delicate cloud patterns and flowers, which swayed gently with her steps, which could be said to be a beautiful scene with every step.

Her long hair was carefully combed into a high bun, adorned with a few cloisonné gemstone jewels. A few strands of black hair fell on her temples, gently fluttering in the wind, adding a bit of charm and grace.

Her face is beautiful and refined, her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, her pupils are clear and bright, her skin is as white as jade, and she has a healthy rosy complexion.

With today's outfit, she looks noble and dignified, like a woman walking out of an ancient scroll, breathtakingly beautiful. Her outfit and temperament exude a unique charm that makes people fall in love with her but dare not look directly at her.

When Mrs. Zhang walked into the banquet hall, time seemed to stand still at this moment. The originally noisy scene suddenly became silent, as if an invisible hand had pressed the pause button.

The eyes of everyone present were focused on this stunning woman, as if countless spotlights were shining on her at the same time.

The female guests opened their eyes wide, with expressions of astonishment and envy mixed together on their faces.

A lady dressed elegantly came forward first, her eyes full of envy and curiosity: "Mrs. Zhang, your dress is so beautiful that it takes my breath away! And these jewelry are so beautiful."

Mrs. Zhang followed the lady into the banquet.

After approaching, the lady also smelled a faint fragrance, which was different from the aromatherapy they usually used. It was more refreshing and refined, like morning dew mixed with faint floral and fruity scents, and a hint of indescribable fragrance. Overall, it was fresh and unique.

"Mrs. Zhang, your incense today is really special, different from usual. This fresh smell is really refreshing and pleasant. It smells really good. Can I know where you bought it?"

As soon as she sat down, the ladies who were on good terms with her gathered around her and began to ask her where she bought the clothes, jewelry and perfumes.

"Sister, this dress is so beautiful."

"This hairpin is so unique!"

For a while, there was endless praise.

The faces of the people surrounding Madam Chen froze for a moment. Looking at Madam Zhang, who was obviously more dazzling than Madam Chen, no one dared to speak for a moment.

Mrs. Chen was originally talking confidently with the ladies around her, laughing triumphantly from time to time, but as soon as Mrs. Zhang entered, her laughter gradually disappeared.

Her complexion began to look unsightly, sometimes blue and sometimes purple, as if her inner emotions were fluctuating violently.

She tried to remain calm, but the jealousy and resentment in her eyes became more and more obvious.

She noticed that the ladies around her who had originally looked at her with envy now glanced in the direction of Mrs. Zhang from time to time, with admiration and yearning in their eyes.

This huge psychological gap made Mrs. Chen feel very uncomfortable, and even caused her to feel an unprecedented sense of loss and frustration.

In an instant, she felt like the most inconspicuous and least noticed person in the entire banquet.

She could not accept this reality and desperately hoped to regain everyone's attention and her lost dignity in some way.

So, driven by an extremely unbalanced mentality, Mrs. Chen could not help but say, "Humph, I wonder where this dress was bought from in some remote corner of a poor village? Don't be fooled by its glittering gold surface, it might be full of rags inside!"

As soon as the voice fell, the originally bustling banquet hall suddenly became silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Madam Chen.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment, and a tense and depressing atmosphere spread.

In fact, Mrs. Chen knew very well that the gorgeous clothes and exquisite jewelry worn by Mrs. Zhang were not something that ordinary merchants could provide.

However, at this moment, she no longer cared about these things and only wanted to elevate herself by belittling the other party.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Most of the guests present were knowledgeable people, and they naturally understood that Mrs. Zhang's outfit was worth a lot of money. Hearing Mrs. Chen's sour words, everyone looked at each other and felt embarrassed for her.

When Mrs. Zhang saw the scene, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile.

She turned her gaze to Madam Chen, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "Sister, you are really good at joking! Look at my outfit, it's all the latest styles selected from the newly opened 'Lun Xiaoyao'."