Lin Yiwan looked over curiously and saw a young man in brocade clothes introducing the beautiful girl next to him to Zhan Yan.

She asked in confusion: "Who is that? Why haven't I seen him before?"

The eldest princess replied, "There's a reclusive family in our Sheng Dynasty, surnamed Huangfu. After they conquered the world with the late emperor, they retreated to Southeast Jiuyue City, never to be seen by the world. I don't know why the young master of the family brought a little girl to the capital this time. I guess only your father knows their purpose!"

Lin Yiwan nodded. She had heard of Southeast Jiuyuecheng. The medicinal materials there were excellent, and many pharmacies in the capital city sourced their medicines from there.

However, she didn't know that they were a hidden clan.

As the two were talking, they saw Zhan Yan's face suddenly become solemn and ugly for some reason. He no longer paid attention to the young master of the Huangfu family and the girl beside him, and turned around and left.

The eldest princess was surprised and asked, "Did your Ah Yan get angry at them? What were they talking about just now?"

Lin Yiwan didn't take these things to heart. She continued to eat and drink at the banquet.

Until the young master of the Huangfu family suddenly said, "I brought my sister to the capital this time. She wants to add some color to Her Royal Highness the Princess's banquet!"

Lin Yiwan was eating a grape, and after hearing this, she couldn't help but slow down her chewing.

She was well aware of the rules in the capital. Any noble lady who wanted to gain a good reputation had to show off her skills at the banquet. If her performance was good, she would amaze everyone and become famous. But if it was not satisfactory, she would be laughed at.

She couldn't understand why a hidden clan had to rely on this to get ahead. She was afraid that Southeast September City had really encountered something.

While she was hesitating, she saw the girl walking up to the platform holding a feather fan. She said with a smile, "Shall I perform a fan dance for everyone?"

People are always tolerant towards women who are good-looking and of noble status.

Even though her dance was nothing special, the crowd still gave her a warm round of applause.

Lin Yiwan sat upright admiring the scene, and the eldest princess leaned over to ask in her ear, "Aren't you really curious about what the young master of the Huangfu family just said to your Zhan Yan?"

She shook her head without hesitation: "Curiosity kills the cat. I won't bother with such messy thoughts. I give Ah Yan enough trust!"

The eldest princess praised: "I admire your attitude of letting go. At least life won't be hard!"

As soon as the voice fell, a maid came over from a distance. She said respectfully: "Princess, Madam Hou, Miss Huangfu Lingyun wants to see you!"

The two looked at each other, and it was the eldest princess who spoke first: "Bring her here quickly!"

Huangfu Lingyun and several maids walked towards this side quickly, each of them holding a brocade box in their hands.

Perhaps because of years of dancing training, Huangfu Lingyun not only has a beautiful appearance, but also a very light and graceful figure.

The cuteness and boldness that she exudes in her every move and gesture make it clear that she is a girl who is carefully cared for.

She was the first to bow: "Lingyun greets the Princess and the Marquis's wife!"

The eldest princess quickly stepped forward and helped her up. "A few years ago, I did meet your mother once. Her peacock dance at the palace banquet was truly stunning. Your feather dance is also quite good now. You can see some of her influence!"

Huangfu Lingyun's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Really? The Princess thinks I dance well, and it's not just a compliment?"

The eldest princess couldn't help but laugh: "You little girl, you still don't believe me?"

Huangfu Lingyun blinked her eyes. "If the Marquis's wife also praised me like this, then I would really think that my dance has been recognized by everyone!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yiwan's eyes. Why did Huangfu Lingyun want her praise?

But while she was hesitating, the little girl urged her: "Madam, please tell me quickly, am I dancing well?"

Lin Yiwan thought for a moment before answering, "I was lost in thought just now, so I didn't pay attention to what kind of dance Miss Huangfu performed. I can't comment on it without appreciating it. Please forgive me!"

The joy on Huangfu Lingyun's pretty face disappeared immediately and she almost burst into tears of grievance.

She murmured in disappointment, "Ah? So the Marquis didn't see it at all?"

Lin Yiwan didn't pay attention to her emotions. She didn't want to get into irrelevant trouble.

She immediately said, "Eldest sister, I'm going to go somewhere else and won't accompany you!"

After saying that, he turned around and left quickly.

Unexpectedly, in a flash, Huangfu Lingyun suddenly pounced towards her. She moved so fast that no one had time to stop her.

Lin Yiwan dodged almost instinctively, but Huangfu Lingyun missed and fell into the lotus pond.

"Help! My eldest daughter was pushed into the water by the Marquis' wife!" The maid's panicked cry suddenly resounded throughout the Mo Mansion.

Apparently, the male guests were also alarmed. Young Master Huangfu looked at Zhan Yan with an unpleasant expression: "Marquis Zhan Yi, my sister was pushed into the water by your wife. You can't just stand by and watch her die!"

Before Zhan Yan could say anything, he heard someone say, "She's been rescued, but Miss Huangfu fainted from the shock of falling into the water!"

Young Master Huangfu no longer dared to bother Zhan Yan and hurried to check on his sister.

At this time, Huangfu Lingyun had been settled into the guest room. She had changed her clothes and her little face looked pale and pitiful.

Young Master Huangfu asked anxiously, "Lingyun, why did you suddenly fall into the water?"

She choked with grievance: "Since Zhan Yan won't agree to your request, then I can only start with his wife. No matter what, I will help my brother ascend to the position of head of the family!"

A trace of heartache flashed across Young Master Huangfu's face, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry, it's my incompetence that has wronged you. If there were any other choice, I wouldn't use you as a pawn!"

Huangfu Lingyun immediately grasped his wrist and said, "Brother, you don't have to tell me. As long as I can quickly gain the favor of Marquis Zhan Yi and be married to him as his concubine, then no one will be able to stop you from ascending to the position of head of the family, and the elders in the clan will no longer be controlled by that illegitimate son!"

Young Master Huangfu sighed helplessly, "But I think you've come up with a bad idea. You shouldn't have falsely accused the Marquis' wife. Aren't you afraid of backfiring?"

Huangfu Lingyun shook her head firmly: "Absolutely not!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly started coughing violently.

Blood flowed out from the corner of her mouth, scaring Huangfu Yan so much that his pupils contracted violently.

He shouted at the top of his lungs: "Someone, please call a doctor, quickly!"

Soon, the court doctor arrived hurriedly.

He quickly took Huangfu Lingyun's pulse and found that her pulse was very weak.

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