The stand-in didn't take it seriously for three years, and the minister was furious when they b

It was just a casual question, but unexpectedly, the fearless Leng Yun became speechless.

The answer is self-evident.

Mu Lianzhi pouted and rolled her eyes in displeasure.

Do you look down on her so much?

No matter how powerful Beitang Yi is, he is still a man. It's easy for a woman to pursue a man, right? What's so great about it? He slept with her anyway.

Although she didn't have many thoughts in her mind, Mu Lianzhi was aroused by a lot of emotions at this moment. She put her hands on her hips and looked straight at Leng Yun:

Will she die if I just say something nice to comfort her?

The former master didn't treat her well, so she also made things difficult for her~

So uncute.

Mu Lianzhi was still thinking about how to remind her, but Leng Yun was amused by her rare naivety under her mature appearance. It seemed that there was a pure and beautiful child living in her bones, making people want to pamper her. She reached out and held her arm:

"Miss, let's go and redeem the prize. You just won fifteen rings."

“You are amazing.”

"Let's go quickly, or else the good stuff will be picked up by everyone else."

Pushing her, Leng Yun's praise was not really meant. Although it is said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, if she is really a good-for-nothing fool, she will not live long. It is just right for her to be like this.

"Leng Yun, you always change the subject and never say what I want to hear~"

"Yes, it's my fault."

"Why do you sound like I'm being unreasonable?"

"No way? Hehe..."

The two talked as they walked, and when there was no one around, Mu Lianzhi would turn around from time to time to poke Leng Yun and play around, and the unpleasant mood soon disappeared.

The two of them moved fast and slow, thinking they were secretly delighted, but little did they know that their eccentric style had already attracted countless eyes, with two gazes following them from beginning to end.

Leng Yun reported the number of the bamboo circle, and a young eunuch came over to verify the registration:

"Miss Number Seven, fifteen laps, right?"

"Hmm~"

"Congratulations, Miss, you won the second prize. Please sign your name here. You can choose any prize from table number two and take it away."

The young eunuch handed over the brush, but Mu Lianzhi paused unconsciously. She glanced back, and Leng Yun asked tentatively:

"Madam, your sleeves are a bit long and might stain your clothes. How about I sign for you?"

"Alright~"

Seeing that the young eunuch did not express any opinion, the two exchanged glances, and Leng Yun wrote down her name on her behalf. Then, the two followed the other young eunuch to the desk on the side.

There were several trays on the table, each with two or three items on it, including women's accessories such as bracelets, hairpins, and earrings, as well as sword tassels and jade fans for men, and pens, inkstones, jade pendants and the like for both men and women. The quality of the items was obviously different according to their rank.

Some of the pallets were clearly empty, probably because they had been picked up.

Seeing a cloisonné bracelet inlaid with gemstones on the tray, which looked expensive, Leng Yun secretly pulled her sleeve:

"Ma'am, what do you think of that bracelet? It seems to match the color of your clothes quite well."

Mu Lianzhi glanced at it without lingering for long. Instead, she glanced at another wide cloisonné bracelet on the first prize tray on the side, which was more gorgeous.

The things in the palace seem a bit too expensive.

Mu Lianzhi's fingertips passed by, and finally stopped on a crystal clear white jade pendant:

"That's it!"

The jade pendant was placed together with the sword tassel and a jade-bone folding fan. Leng Yun had never thought of the things on the table, so she chose the most inconspicuous one:

"Ma'am, that looks like a men's style."

Although jade pendants can be used by both men and women and most people don't think they are that taboo, there are actually some differences when you really look at them. Not to mention the patterns and schemes, even the sizes are slightly different.

In the sunlight, Leng Yun couldn't see clearly what was carved on the jade pendant, but he subconsciously felt that something was wrong.

"It doesn't matter. I like it more than any other money can buy. Snow is a sign of a good harvest. I like this white snow scene. I want this."

The most important thing is that there is a Pixiu carved under the jade pendant that “only takes in but never gives out”. It is a symbol of bringing in wealth. The white jade matched with the snow scene looks like an insatiable money-eating beast. She likes it.

This jade pendant is not only exquisite and beautiful, but also has a beautiful meaning. The first thing that comes to her mind is "auspicious snow heralds a good harvest". It means both "good harvest" and "auspiciousness". It might even be related to King Rui, which is exactly what she wants.

The young eunuch registered her name and handed the jade pendant to her:

"Ma'am, please take it."

Just as Mu Lianzhi took it, another familiar male voice came from behind:

"Madam, your taste in clothes is not that great, but your vision is very sharp. His Royal Highness Prince Rui's favorite white jadeite is probably the only one in the whole venue, right?"

She really understood him!

In the entire Chiyan Dynasty, many people knew that Xiao Tingrui loved jade carvings, but few knew that he loved white jade and jadeite the most. After hearing her explanation of the design of the jade pendant, it was most likely his work.

Auspicious snow, auspicious beasts, auspicious colors and auspicious air are all Xiao Tingrui's favorites.

If she only had one more set, she could choose the prize from the first-class items. But there were exactly fifteen circles. Could she have known about this and done it on purpose?

"..."

Turning around, Mu Lianzhi saw Xiao Tingrui, Xiao Lanshan and Beitang Yi standing almost side by side behind her. At this moment, someone was glancing at her with a cold and mocking look.

Mu Lianzhi narrowed her almond eyes slightly, feeling a little annoyed:

"Master Beitang, how many people have cheated on you that you have such a strong opinion of my fashion sense? If you really think it's so annoying, I don't mind if you give me a few more pieces or just gouge out your eyes."

Did she dig up his ancestors' graves? Why are you picking on her like that?

Do you really think she is dough that can be kneaded at will?

"lady!"

"Madam, please be careful with your words—"

Mu Lianzhi was extremely angry, but everyone was frightened by her and their faces changed suddenly. Everyone knew that the woman Beitang Yi loved was married to the prince. Didn't these words hit him right in the heart?

The surroundings were instantly quiet. Leng Yun eagerly pulled her several times, and finally he crawled on the ground with a "thump":

"Please forgive me, my lady, I didn't mean it."

Xiao Tingrui was so frightened by her that he spun around a few times, his eyes almost popped out of his head, and his palms were sweating:

"Master Beitang, a master should not bear grudges against a villain. Please don't take it personally."

"Why don't you apologize to Master Beitang?"

Tilting her head, Xiao Tingrui tried to smooth things over and kept winking at her, but Mu Lianzhi also got angry. No matter whether her skirt was pulled or he made explicit or implicit hints, she just stood there with her neck straight and didn't move.

She didn't believe that he could kill her just because she said something to him in public.

It was obviously him who provoked her first, and she had let him go once, so she was right!

Mu Lianzhi pursed her lips again and again, her eyes burning with no intention of retreating, her stubborn little chin even raised a little bit——

He took a step forward, and just when everyone thought Beitang Yi was going to get furious, he smiled:

"Madam, you are very brave to implicate me in person. Madam, you better pray that the things you said will never happen. Otherwise, there will be many more lonely ghosts in this world, all because of you."

Beitang Yi lowered his eyes and felt the coolness of the jade pendant on his fingertips. Mu Lianzhi immediately understood that his words were a reminder and warning to her.

Before she could think of a response, a voice came:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived——"