The mistress is mighty, bringing 88 dowries to flatten the Marquis's mansion

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Ruan Shuyan, who was talking to Chuntao, turned her head slightly. Why were so many people suddenly looking at her?

And those eyes all contained...anger?

Just as she was thinking, a drawn-out voice came.

"The princess is here——"

Princess Duan is here!

Ruan Shuyan and many other guests stood up and saw a woman in a moon-white dress walking towards them. She was dressed very simply and elegantly, with a faint smile in her eyes, and she looked like a gentle person.

"Everyone, please take a seat. Today's banquet at the palace is just for entertainment. There is no need to be formal."

Everyone responded, but no one seemed casual.

The host can say things but the guests cannot listen to them, that is against the rules.

As everyone sat down, Princess Duan came to sit next to Ruan Shuyan. When their eyes met, she smiled and said, "You are the daughter of the second branch of the Ruan family, right? The news about the Ruan family has been heard all over the capital recently."

Ruan Shuyan smiled slightly: "Princess, thank you for your praise. The Ruan family is just doing their part."

The smile in Princess Duan's eyes deepened: "If everyone in the world thinks the same as the Ruan family, it would be a great blessing for our dynasty."

"What the princess said is true, but people are kind-hearted, and everyone can do different things. The Ruan family just happens to have this ability."

The Ruan family and the people of the world cannot be compared.

Princess Duan smiled and said, "Miss Ruan's words are very reasonable. I took it for granted. I admire you."

Ruan Shuyan said quickly: "Princess, you care about the country and the people. Your kindness and goodwill are what we admire most."

The two of them talked, and Ruan Shuyan made sure every word she spoke was flawless.

Princess Duan looked at it and was very satisfied.

Just then, a cold snort was heard.

"You are so pretentious and hypocritical!"

Who is so tactless as to interrupt Princess Duan's conversation?

The atmosphere around them suddenly became stagnant. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and soon found the person who was talking. She was a very lively girl.

Even though she was meeting everyone's gazes, the girl did not show the slightest sign of timidity on her face. Instead, she glared back at everyone.

Who is this person and why haven't they seen him before?

Questions arose in everyone's mind, and they looked at Princess Duan unconsciously.

Noticing the gazes from all around, Princess Duan frowned slightly: "Ling'er, don't talk nonsense."

The girl called Ling'er sat next to Ruan Shuhuan. Hearing this, she raised her chin and said proudly, "I didn't say anything nonsense, aunt. She doesn't even understand the relationship between the old and the young, and she only knows how to bully her sister all day long. How can she not be pretending?"

Princess Duan was surprised: "What do you mean by seniority?"

At this time, Ruan Shuyan said, "Miss Ling'er, are you talking about the marriage exchange between the Xie family and the Marquis' Mansion?"

Shangguan Ling is the daughter of Princess Duan's younger brother.

Because Princess Duan had no daughter, she was very partial to this girl. This was something the entire capital knew.

Faced with the question at this time, Shangguan Ling raised an eyebrow: "You still dare to talk about the marriage exchange?"

"Although I am involved in the marriage exchange, I have a clear conscience. Why don't you dare to speak out?"

Ruan Shuyan glanced at Shangguan Ling and saw Ruan Shuhuan beside her.

There was a hint of helplessness hidden in her nonchalant expression. She was just another woman being ordered around by Ruan Shuhuan.

Shangguan Ling was stunned for a moment. The whole capital knew that Ruan Shuyan's reputation was damaged, but she actually said it out loud and said that she had a clear conscience.

"You, even if you have a clear conscience about the marriage swap, what about seniority? Can you say that you respect Shuhua?"

Having said that, Shangguan Ling directly pulled Ruan Shuhuan up.

In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Ruan Shuhuan. Being able to make someone from Princess Duan's family come to the fore, the new Crown Prince's Consort in the Marquis's Mansion must be no simple person.

Ruan Shuhua: “…”

What she said just now was intended to make someone target Ruan Shuyan behind her back, but she didn't say that she would expose it in front of Ruan Shuyan.

Not to mention that this is a banquet at Prince Duan's Mansion, and all the guests are high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. If it is not handled properly, not only will her reputation be damaged, but the Marquis' Mansion will also be implicated.

"Ms. Shangguan, I..."

Ruan Shuhuan gritted her teeth and spoke, but before she could finish her words, Shangguan Ling slapped her on the shoulder.

"Don't be afraid. This is Prince Duan's mansion. Those who come here are all high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. You must make her apologize for what she did to you!"

Hearing this, Ruan Shuyan sighed: "Princess, this matter..."

Princess Duan's face looked very ugly. She had been in the harem for many years and could see many things at a glance.

Shangguan Ling was clearly deceived!

"Don't worry, Miss Ruan. Prince Duan's Mansion will give you an explanation."

After a pause, Princess Duan's tone suddenly turned cold: "Come here, take the young lady away, and prepare the dishes!"

"Yes!"

The servants in the palace began to move around, and in a moment, the solemnity of the banquet disappeared.

Ruan Shuyan was sitting next to Princess Duan. Seeing that Princess Duan looked unhappy, she glanced at Chuntao inconspicuously.

Chuntao understood and left the banquet, returning with a long box.

"Princess, this is a gift Shuyan specially prepared. It's not expensive. Please accept it."

Princess Duan was thinking about Shangguan Ling, so she waved her hand and asked the people behind her to accept it.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Princess Duan left for something.

Ruan Shuyan took a look and suddenly noticed from the corner of her eye that Ruan Shuhuan was missing, and her brows couldn't help but frown.

Her elder sister has always been a person who never gets up early without profit. Now she suddenly disappears. Could it be...

"Miss, what's wrong?"

Chuntao bent down and asked from behind. She noticed that her young lady's expression was not right.

Ruan Shuyan put aside her guess and said with a smile: "I heard that the garden of Prince Duan's Mansion is very beautiful. Let's go take a look."

I just took a walk and then said goodbye and left.

She thought about it and walked towards the garden with Chuntao.

Several noble ladies who had been watching from the sidelines could no longer sit still.

"Why did Ruan Shuyan leave? Did she go to find the princess?"

"It must be that the princess has a very good impression of her, and she must want to show her face more in front of the princess."

"Humph, the princess has been deceived. She doesn't even take her sister seriously. She is just a person who doesn't know the rules."

Several people completely ignored the fact that Princess Duan took Shangguan Ling away, and all expressed their desire to go and take a look.

On the other side, Ruan Shuyan hadn't walked far when she discovered someone following her.

Chun Tao frowned and said, "Miss, what do those ladies behind us mean? Why are they following us?"

Ruan Shuyan's eyes flickered slightly: "Maybe we are here to enjoy the flowers together?"

Having said that, Ruan Shuyan knew in her heart that the people behind her were probably coming for her.

I just don’t know what they want to do. They can’t be standing up for Ruan Shuhuan, right?

As she was thinking, Chuntao reminded her: "Miss, the eldest lady is here.

Ruan Shuyan followed Chuntao's gaze and happened to meet Ruan Shuhuan's eyes.

There was a brief silence, and Ruan Shuhuan said proudly: "I knew you would follow."