Perhaps because she heard that a marriage was going to be arranged for her, the girl standing next to the Crown Prince's wife was so shy that her head almost dropped to her chest.

The Crown Prince's wife frowned and reminded her, "Shu'er, you can't be disrespectful. Hurry and pay your respects to the Marquis' wife and the Princess!"

Lin Yiwan corrected her: "Come pay your respects to the Princess first. The Crown Prince's wife made a mistake!"

The Crown Prince's wife reacted immediately and slapped her mouth awkwardly: "It's my fault. I almost made a fool of myself!"

The eldest princess waved her hand and said, "It's okay. There's no need to stick to these rules. The Crown Prince's wife has just returned to the capital. She can talk to those noble ladies to find out about the situation. They all have unmarried young people in their families!"

She used a little force to achieve a great result and directly pushed the wife of the Prince of Luyang's Mansion out.

Unexpectedly, she came prepared.

She looked at Lin Yiwan with a smile and said, "Madam Hou, I heard that you have two sons, one literary and one martial, both very outstanding?"

The eldest princess's expression suddenly changed, and she subconsciously looked at Lin Yiwan.

She was really afraid that she would lose her temper on the spot and say something unpleasant, which would offend the Crown Prince's wife again. After all, the old Prince Luyang was a protective person, especially towards his daughter-in-law, whom he valued very much.

If she got angry, he would never let it go.

Thinking of this, she decided to mediate.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yiwan spoke calmly, "Madam Crown Prince is right. My sons are indeed excellent, but they have no interest in marriage. I'm afraid you will be disappointed!"

A look of displeasure flashed across the Crown Prince's wife's eyes, but after a moment, she smiled again: "That's fine, we can let them get to know each other first. My daughter will eventually stay in the capital, so she needs some familiar playmates!"

Lin Yiwan didn't refuse. She turned to look at Zi'er and said, "Go and take the eldest daughter of the Luyang Palace to find the young master and Miao'er and the others!"

"Yes!" Zi'er responded and invited Jing Shu'er and her maid to leave.

The Crown Prince's wife immediately followed suit, "I'll go over and take a look too. Seeing is believing. I have to see what kind of divine looks the two young masters of the Zhan Yi Marquis's residence have. They've attracted so many people in the capital to praise their excellence!"

She walked towards the pavilion and saw several teenagers playing.

The one in black was Zhan Xuan, who was surrounded by Xie Jianshu and others. "Quick, show us your special skills! Can't you throw a flying knife with your eyes closed?"

Zhan Xuan raised his eyebrows confidently: "I'm afraid that if I throw it too accurately, it will scare you!"

Xie Jianshu and the others booed, causing Zhan Xuan to anxiously look at Zhan Mu standing next to him: "Brother, is what I said true? They don't even believe it!"

Zhan Mu said slowly: "Why don't you just perform a live performance? Use your actions to shut them up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Shu'er shyly walked up to him and said, "Greetings, Master Mu!"

Zhan Xuan and others suddenly became curious. They had never seen this little girl before.

Who is it?

Zi'er quickly introduced, "This is Jing Shu'er, the eldest daughter of the Luyang Palace. She is here with her mother to attend the banquet at the Princess's Mansion!"

Everyone suddenly realized that he was from Luyang.

Zhan Mu subconsciously frowned. He didn't understand why the eldest lady of Luyang Palace came to him to pay her respects?

He cautiously took a half step back and said, "Miss Jing, there's no need to be so polite. Please make yourself at your own pace!"

He turned around and left quickly, not giving Jing Shuer any chance to talk to him again.

Jing Shuer's pretty face turned pale with anger. She didn't expect to be ignored.

She clenched the handkerchief tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

The personal maid noticed that something was wrong with her and quickly reminded her: "Miss, are you tired? I will help you to the pavilion to rest!"

Jing Shu'er refused to leave. She was very annoyed by Zhan Mu's attitude.

She must find a way to win back the game!

She remembered that when she inquired about the Zhan Yihou Mansion, she heard that the children of the Zhan family had a very good relationship.

In that case, she would drag Zhan Xuan into the water.

She just didn't believe that Zhan Mu could remain indifferent!

Thinking of this, she quickly collected her thoughts and said, "I'm not tired. This is my first time attending a banquet in the capital, and I find it very interesting!"

She walked towards Zhan Xuan and the others and heard them all cheering, "Boss Xuan, hurry up and throw the flying knives with your eyes closed. Let us learn something new!"

Zhan Xuan was feeling a little elated, but Jing Shuer's words were like a bucket of cold water suddenly poured on his head.

She said calmly, "It turns out that even children from aristocratic families can brag!"

Before Zhan Xuan could say anything, Xie Jianshu's face darkened. He would never allow anyone to question his boss Xuan, not even a noble lady from the Luyang Palace.

He resentfully accused, "What do you mean? Do you look down on our Boss Xuan?"

Jing Shu'er raised her chin proudly: "You have all begged him for so long, and he hasn't performed in public. Isn't he feeling guilty?"

Xie Jianshu wanted to argue, but Zhan Xuan stopped him with his eyes.

He said in a serious tone, "It's not that I feel guilty, but I don't have a suitable live target. It's not good to use a person to test the knife, right? The people present are either rich or noble, I can't afford to use them!"

Jing Shu'er was waiting for these words, and she immediately said, "I'll be your living target!"

Zhan Xuan was stunned: "You?"

Jing Shu'er blinked. "Yes, that's me. Or are you simply too scared to accept the challenge? That claim of being able to throw knives with your eyes closed is just fake news!"

Zhan Xuan's face was cold and ugly, his self-esteem was greatly humiliated.

But he did not lose his mind. He was analyzing Miss Jing's intentions. Why did she suddenly want to become his living target?

What exactly does she want?

However, the momentary silence had already caused Jing Shu'er to reveal a mocking smile: "It seems that I was right. You are indeed a two-faced liar. You don't even dare to accept my challenge. How dare you still call yourself a divine swordsman in front of everyone?"

Zhan Xuan clenched his fists tightly. Although he couldn't guess Jing Shuer's plan, he couldn't bear to see her step on him openly.

He still had to go back to the barracks, and he had to maintain his dignity.

Having made up his mind, he immediately spoke: "Who said I'm a two-faced liar? Since you're willing to be a sitting duck, I'll perform a flying knife throwing show in front of everyone with my eyes closed. Just don't be scared to tears!"

Jing Shu'er raised her eyebrows in disdain: "I won't do that. Whoever cries will bark like a dog!"

Zhan Xuan looked at everyone and said, "That's a good suggestion. Since she took the initiative to say it, then if she gets scared and cries later, it won't be my fault!"

The maid beside Jing Shu'er tugged at her sleeve and said, "Miss, you are of noble status. How can you be a sitting duck? If he misses, he'll hurt you!"

Jing Shu'er narrowed her eyes and smiled. She lowered her voice and said, "I want him to hurt me. That way, I can openly blackmail Zhan Yihou's mansion. Will Zhan Mu still be so proud of me then?"

The maid said anxiously: "But, that's too risky!"

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