Shengjing Noble

Liu Ruyan spoke shamelessly, as if she was sticking to her bottom line.

Su Yongcheng was in a dilemma.

He wanted Su Lanxin to enter the palace, but he didn't want others to say that the Su family's eldest daughter begged to enter the palace.

After all, there is a huge difference between the two.

Although he held a low-ranking official position, he had a certain status in the literary circle. His noble and proud character gave off a feeling of being unappreciated, which made people feel sorry for him.

In addition, Liu Ruyan was also as gentle as a chrysanthemum, so people in Shengjing City said that the couple were the role models of the gentle breeze and bright moon.

How could a family like this produce a daughter who is eager for quick success?

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and stepped forward and said, "Lan Xin, in fact, you don't care whether you enter the palace or not, you care more about your sister, right?"

Su Lanxin lowered her head and answered with silence.

This is a good reaction and can be regarded as her consent.

But Ji Yun had lost her patience. She waved her hands and said, "Forget it, forget it. Since you have already knelt down, I will take you there for the sake of your concubine Lu. Go and learn some etiquette and rules in the next few days. Don't embarrass me when you enter the palace."

After saying that, he turned and walked out. Seeing this, Lu Wanjun smiled but said nothing and followed him to see the guest off.

However, Su Lanyin, who had been silent all this time, finally stepped forward and took the initiative to help Su Lanxin up from the ground.

She smiled brightly and lively, as if she was truly happy.

"That's great, sister can follow me into the palace to see the world. The etiquette nanny is still waiting, sister, why don't you go and learn now?"

Su Lanxin didn't want to stay and face her parents' accusations, so she just ran away with her.

……

Although she was ultimately unable to maintain Su Lanxin's reputation of being indifferent, at least she got a chance to enter the palace and show herself.

As long as one can capture the heart of a desirable husband after entering the palace, even if he is not a prince but a son of other noble families, it is a sure win.

The Su family now relies on the industry established by Lu Wanjun to gain a foothold in Shengjing.

Although he is rich, he has no power or status.

Although Su Shenghao already had an engagement, he had to observe a three-year mourning period for his fiancée's grandfather, so now he has to wait another year before getting married.

The other party's family background is not prominent, but it is better than the Su family.

Unfortunately, it can't provide much help.

If Su Lanxin could marry into a wealthy family, the Su family would definitely be promoted.

By then, Su Yongcheng will not be just a small sixth-rank official!

With his talent and ambition, he will surely rise to the top!

All he lacks now is an opportunity!

……

Su Lanxin came to Suiyuexuan to learn etiquette and accidentally saw many exquisite fabrics and jewelry placed in the house.

She immediately ran in to check, the greed and brilliance in her eyes almost overflowing.

Su Lanyin stood behind her and looked at her with a smile on her lips.

"Why don't you study anymore, Fifth Sister?"

Su Lanxin turned to look at her, pointed at the things on the table and asked, "Auntie prepared these for my sister?"

"Yes." Su Lanyin nodded, and then pretended to be embarrassed, "But I don't want it. These are too gorgeous. I'm afraid they will be too eye-catching. After all, I'm just a concubine's daughter..."

Su Lanxin pretended to dissuade him: "If you don't want it, won't you be betraying Auntie's kindness?"

"But I just don't like it. Sister, don't worry about it. Come with me to learn etiquette?"

Su Lanyin went forward to pull her but was dodged.

"What's wrong sister?"

Su Lanxin rolled her eyes and raised her head and said, "I just remembered that I have some plain and elegant materials and jewelry. If you don't mind, you can try them."

"How can this be so embarrassing..."

"Why be embarrassed? Just think of it as an exchange between us."

"Ah? That won't work." Su Lanyin immediately shook her head.

Su Lanxin said unhappily, "Sister, you don't want it yourself but you're reluctant to give it to me?"

"That's not what I meant. I'm doing this for my sister's own good."

"I think you are just stingy!" She turned her face away angrily.

Just then Lu Wanjun came out, and Su Lanyin quickly asked for help: "Mother, my sister wants these, please talk to her!"

"These won't do. I spent a lot of money to buy them for Yinyin. If Lanxin likes them, I'll send someone to find them later."

Su Lanxin was very angry when she heard Lu Wanjun say this.

"My aunt has changed. When I was a child, she said she would treat me and Yinyin equally well, but now she is reluctant to even let me use some clothes and jewelry!"

After saying this aggrievedly, she left Suiyuexuan without even learning the rules of etiquette and turned around to report to the old lady.

The old lady called Lu Wanjun over and scolded her. No matter how she refused, she finally sent the nanny beside her to Suiyuexuan like a robber to snatch the things and give them to Su Lanxin.

After getting the jewelry and clothes she had always desired, she became more and more proud, but she didn't know that she was sending herself into the abyss step by step!

……

In a blink of an eye, the day to enter the palace finally arrived.

Early in the morning, the entrance to the Su family was full of people.

Su Lanyin was wearing a lotus pink long dress with wide sleeves today, and a rabbit fur cloak on the outside. She had a little makeup on and only three or four jade beads on her head. She looked low-key and reserved, yet dignified and elegant.

From a distance, this outfit concealed 70% of her beauty and grace, making her look simple and elegant.

As long as she lowers her head, she will be invisible in the crowd.

But Su Lanxin is just the opposite!

She was wearing a silver-grey cloak that looked extremely expensive even from a distance, and the blood-red jade headdress on her head made her look particularly dazzling in the sun.

Today, she has changed her usual appearance of being as quiet as a chrysanthemum. Her makeup is quite heavy, and there is a hint of worldliness in her charm, which makes people unable to help but take a few more glances at her.

She just shook her sleeves, revealing the shimmering brocade dress underneath, which made her look even more luxurious.

This time, she will definitely outshine all the other girls and become the focus of everyone's attention!

She smiled smugly, raised her red lips, and looked Su Lanyin up and down with disdain, her eyes full of contempt.

"Sixth sister is dressed so poorly, people who don't know would think our Su family is too poor to afford clothes and jewelry."

Su Lanyin frowned slightly, looking timid and cowardly, but she raised her voice deliberately.

"Fifth sister, I'm just afraid of attracting too much attention. What if people talk about me?"

Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan, who were standing by, obviously heard it and turned to look over.

Su Lanxin rolled her eyes and said coldly, "No wonder father said you are not presentable."

After saying this, he raised his chin high and got on the carriage, forgetting even to say goodbye to his parents.

It seemed as if she had already been chosen by a prince and would soon become a phoenix.

Su Lanyin gave a cold smile where no one could see.

Su Lanxin didn't know that the things she was wearing were originally things she had discarded.

But she did not hide it, but deliberately let Lu Wanjun place it in the hall of Suiyuexuan.

Since Su Lanxin had to come to Suiyuexuan to learn etiquette and rules, she could naturally see these gorgeous clothes and jewelry.

If she asked for it, then Lu Wanjun would just pretend to be an aunt who loved her and give it to her. What's the problem with that?

Su Lanyin looked up at the cloudless sky, her eyes flashing with countless sharp cold rays.

Su Lanxin, try your best to be proud. After all, you will be leaving soon. By then, it will be time for me to meet that enemy from another world!

……

Entering the palace was smooth, and after passing through a long corridor, we finally arrived at Wanmei Garden.

The imperial palace is majestic and magnificent. The dazzling palaces before you are a hundred times more spectacular than those in the paintings.

Su Lanxin was stunned and didn't dare to blink the whole time, her eyes were full of shock and greed.

How noble and luxurious it would be to live in a place like this!

No wonder all the noble ladies from aristocratic families want to marry royal relatives, and some even want to enter the palace for selection.

Su Lanyin didn't react much, she just lowered her head and walked forward silently according to the order.

This is the imperial palace. If the powerful eunuchs, palace maids or nobles find out that you, a commoner, dare to look around, you will definitely be labeled as having evil intentions, and you will lose your head if you are not careful.

Ji Yun turned around and saw Su Lanxin looking around with her head raised. A cold look flashed across her face and she immediately winked at the maid next to her.

The maid understood what she meant and walked over to pinch Su Lanxin hard, then quickly covered her mouth to prevent her from shouting.

"Uh……"

Su Lanxin's eyes were filled with astonishment, and she glared at the maid angrily.

Unfortunately, the maid was not afraid of her. She only whispered a warning in her ear: "Keep your head down! If you don't follow the rules, you'll be in trouble for your life!"

How could Su Lanxin have been insulted like this by a servant? Although she was angry, she was also afraid.

After all, she finally remembered the instructions and warnings from the etiquette nanny.

The first rule when entering the palace is that you cannot look around, and you must not be curious, otherwise you will lose your head!

She shrank her neck, lowered her head and walked forward.

……

The group arrived at their location.

Due to their low status, they could only sit in the most marginal corner, while Ji Yun accompanied Li Shian and sat in the seat of a first-rank official.

Fortunately, many young ladies and gentlemen were not in a hurry to take their seats, but were chatting in groups of three, five, four or six in the plum forest.

Su Lanxin couldn't wait as soon as she came in. She looked everywhere eagerly, thinking about which young master to approach or whether to look for the location of the princes.