In the years of famine, I was well versed in history and pampered the Northern Army

Although she had put on very beautiful makeup today, the wrist exposed from her sleeve was enough to show the watercolor on her face, but it was the same color as her skin.

Xu Qingyin didn't want to embarrass her mother these past two days, so even though she was not familiar with these etiquettes at all, she still studied them all night long for two days.

Everyone knew that it was best to speak less at such a party, but when she appeared, everyone was shocked and silent for half a minute, and then they all started chattering and whispering to each other.

"I originally thought that Master Xu was trying to deceive us, but she actually found a daughter who looks so similar to herself. This daughter's appearance is even better than hers."

"That's right. I never thought such a beauty could appear in our capital. I'm afraid this girl was raised in the countryside before, so there is a kind of agility and freedom on her face that we don't have in our capital."

"Yes, I used to think that someone like Qi Feixu was already beautiful. But when I saw her today, I felt that Qi Feixu was like a canary kept in a cage, while she was like a lark flying freely in the sky. It's obvious who is superior."

"Stop talking. Don't you know that Qi Fei is easily jealous? I heard a while ago that she ruined the reputation of a concubine's daughter from the Earl's Mansion just because she displeased her."

"There really is such a thing. Why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Of course you haven't heard of it. The Duke of Qi's Mansion is of such a high status that a scandal like this would naturally be covered up."

"According to what you said, although Xu Qingyin is from the countryside, at least her heart is not as vicious as his. If we were to say who is the best noble lady in the capital, then I would definitely vote for Xu Qingyin."

After just this brief meeting, everyone unanimously turned to Xu Qingyin, not only because of her unique appearance, but also because she looked like she was raised in the countryside, but her every move was very proper.

Moreover, although Qi Feixu, the most popular noble lady in the capital, was indeed proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and did not do anything out of the ordinary, she was too arrogant and many people were dissatisfied with her.

But today, when Chu Qingyin appeared, she smiled at everyone and even greeted the daughters of the uncles from the Marquis' Mansion, who were usually looked down upon by the Duke's Mansion. Just based on this point, everyone was willing to be friends with her.

However, since Qi Feixu was very concerned about his status in the eyes of others, these words were heard by Qi Feixu's maid and told her everything.

Now she was so angry that she was about to explode. With a snap, the chopsticks broke under the table, and her maid was trembling beside her.

"She's just a pheasant that's been raised in the countryside for over a decade. Does she really think that just by landing at the doorstep of Duke Xu's mansion, she can soar to the heights and become a phoenix? I, Qi Feixu, have studied music, chess, calligraphy, and painting for over a decade, but can she only be compared to a bunch of clueless people?"

Logically speaking, she had been waiting to be married for several years and should have been married long ago. However, even though her mother picked carefully for her, she was always dissatisfied with this and that, and could not help but delay her marriage.

Now he is one year older than Xu Qingyin. If he delays for another two years, she may not be able to get married.

But she herself has no awareness of this at all. She just thinks that no one is worthy of her and that everyone has to like her.

"Yes, Miss, I think you are right. He is just a pheasant from the countryside. How can he be compared with you, Miss?"

The maid next to her trembled, and the master beside her had no expression at all, but just said coldly:

"Just wait, we will see her fall from her current position one day."

But I don’t know whether what Qi Feixu said will come true. Anyway, the Queen Mother came at this time. Normally, the Queen Mother never attends such banquets, which is enough to show how much she values ​​Xu Qingyin.

Under everyone's gaze, the Queen even passed by Master Xu and directly grabbed Xu Qingyin's hand:

"I've let you stay out for such a long time. I've really wronged you. Now I've brought you back to the Xu family. I'll protect you from now on. If anyone in the capital bullies you, you must tell Mumu."

Normally, the Queen Mother always spoke softly, but with a hint of arrogance. Even the servants felt that she was too gentle and could be easily manipulated.

But it was the first time that she showed such a clever tone at such a banquet, which surprised everyone around her.

"I didn't expect Chu Qingyin to have such a high status that the Empress was able to protect him. The Empress even called herself "Mum" in front of him."

"That's right. The world of noble ladies in the capital is going to change."

Seeing the look the Queen cast at them, they immediately fell silent. The Queen would not have been so smart in the past, and they felt extremely uneasy.

Today's banquet looked very delicious. Although Chu Qingyin was very greedy, she still maintained a very decent appearance.

These noble ladies from the capital were all dressed up today, there were thirty or forty of them in total, but she didn't know any of them, which was a bit boring.

But if he came here often in the future, maybe some of them would become his friends. He was a little curious and asked his mother about them one by one.

"The one who looks the most beautiful, and whose clothes are similar in color to yours, is the legitimate daughter of Duke Qi, Qi Feixu. Before you came, she was the most sought-after woman in the entire capital. In the past two years, the door to her family has been almost broken by people proposing marriage, but she doesn't seem to be interested in anyone."

Chu Qingyin looked at her and felt a chill all over her body. She had no conflicts with her, but she always felt that this woman was staring at her.

Maybe I was thinking too much. Chu Qingyin shuddered all over and stopped thinking about it, letting her mother continue.

But before he could continue speaking, he heard Qi Feixu, who had just been introduced, stand up.

Normally, she disdains to take the initiative to interact with others. Today, she put on the most respectable smile on her face and walked to Chu Qingyin's side:

"I've heard of your name a long time ago, and now that I've seen you, I really want to congratulate Master Xu on finding his beloved daughter. But now that you're so beautiful, and you're Master Xu's daughter, I'm afraid you must be quite capable, right? Since the second banquet is a buffet, why don't we go have some drinks and enjoy it?"

Chu Qingyin: Even if I were a fool, I could see that you were setting a trap for me to fall into.