Not only Lin thought so, most people in the hall also thought so.

Soon, Luo Xiyao, wearing a black brocade robe and a lake blue skirt, walked in.

The old lady stood up first.

"His Royal Highness Prince Rui is well, and Princess Pingning is well. It is truly an honor for the Yongning Marquisate that you two have honored me with your presence and presence at my birthday banquet."

Although the old lady hated Xie Qian'an, who was competing with her grandson for the position of crown prince, she did a good job on the surface. At least she looked respectful and flattered.

"You're too polite, madam. Today is your birthday party. My cousin and I are just here to join in the fun." Xie Nanyuan's face showed no emotion at all. Instead, Luo Xiyao responded to the old lady first.

"Third brother, I didn't expect you to come today." Xie Qian'an said with a warm smile on his face. Countless possibilities flashed through his mind about the purpose of Xie Nanyuan's sudden visit to Yongning Marquis Mansion.

"Pingning wants to come." Xie Nanyuan said lightly.

The implication of this statement is that he came here to accompany Luo Xiyao.

But no one believed this, and everyone thought that King Rui must have other purposes in coming here.

Marquis Yongning's eyes flickered, and he immediately said, "It is an honor for our family that His Royal Highness Prince Rui is willing to come. Please take a seat."

Xie Nanyuan stepped forward and sat opposite Xie Qian'an.

Lin also stepped forward and said to Luo Xiyao, "Princess, please follow me."

Luo Xiyao winked at Shen Qionghua and sat down in her seat.

After everyone was seated, Marquis Yongning ordered the banquet to begin.

The maids and servants below brought up the exquisite dishes.

Because today is the old lady's birthday party, many ladies brought their younger generations to toast the old lady.

Out of courtesy, Lin Wanru also brought Shen Qionghua to toast the old lady.

As soon as she sat down, the maid holding the wine pot behind her came forward to pour wine for Shen Qionghua, but accidentally spilled the wine on Shen Qionghua.

The little maid turned pale with fear and fell to her knees on the ground.

"Please forgive me, my dear cousin. I didn't mean to do that. Please forgive me this time."

Although there was a lot of commotion here, Shen Qionghua's seat was at the back, and everyone's attention was on the main seat, so not many people noticed this side.

Shen Qionghua looked at the stain on her clothes with a cold look in her eyes, but she put on a helpless expression and said, "Forget it, get up."

When the little maid heard that Shen Qionghua didn't bother with her, she got up from the ground and said timidly, "My cousin's clothes are dirty. Let me take you to change."

Shen Qionghua looked at the little maid. Even though she pretended to be timid, she could still see the ecstasy that flashed across her eyes.

Shen Qionghua raised the corner of his mouth in a mocking arc.

"it is good."

Just as she was about to stand up, her arm was grabbed by Lin Wanru, who was standing beside her. Lin Wanru said with a worried look on her face, "Mom will go with you."

Lin Wanru was really uneasy, always feeling that something was going to happen today, but her daughter just didn't tell her.

Now she was splashed with wine by this little maid and had to change her clothes. Lin Wanru had seen the filth beneath the flourishing mansion of the Marquis of Yongning, and she was not at all at ease.

When the little maid heard that Lin Wanru was going to accompany her, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes. She was about to speak to stop her when she heard Shen Qionghua speak.

"Mom, don't worry, I can go alone." Shen Qionghua patted Lin Wanru's hand, took her hand off her arm, gave Lin Wanru a meaningful look, and then quietly retreated with the maid.

As soon as Shen Qionghua came out, Shaoyao and Baizhi came to greet her.

Shaoyao was sharp-eyed and noticed the dirt on Shen Qionghua's clothes at a glance. She was about to speak, but Baizhi spoke first.

"Oh, Miss, your clothes are dirty. With so many distinguished guests here today, you must not be disrespectful!"

"Yes, Miss, let me accompany you back to Yunmengxuan to change clothes." Shaoyao continued.

"Oh, no, no, Yunmengxuan is too far away. How can the young lady be away from the table for so long?"

"There is a wing in the Marquis's mansion prepared for the female members to change clothes. I wonder how far it is from here?" Bai Zhi asked the little maid.

"It's not far. It will take only an incense stick of time to get there." The little maid replied.

"That's it." She looked at Shaoyao and said, "Shaoyao, you're fast, go back to Yunmengxuan to get the clothes. I'll accompany the young lady to the wing room. Once you've got the clothes, bring them back quickly."

"Miss, do you think this is a good idea?" After Bai Zhi made the arrangements, she did not forget to symbolically ask Shen Qionghua for her opinion.

Shen Qionghua's eyes flashed with sarcasm, and he nodded.

"Then let's do as you say."

Shaoyao and Shen Qionghua looked at each other, then bowed and walked towards Yunmengxuan.

The little maid led Shen Qionghua to the side room, and Bai Zhi followed behind Shen Qionghua with excitement in her eyes.

"Miss, the wing rooms are in front. I still have to go back to serve the banquet, so I will leave first."

"Well, go ahead." Shen Qionghua said lightly.

The little maid left, and the master and servant walked towards the wing room. When they were almost there, Bai Zhi suddenly took a few quick steps forward and opened the door.

The moment she turned around, Shen Qionghua just swallowed the pill she took out of her belt.

Bai Zhi's eyes were filled with impatience.

"Miss, please come in."

Shen Qionghua glanced at her and strode in.

"Miss, please rest here for a while. I will wait at the door and call you when Shaoyao brings the clothes." Baizhi said considerately and poured a glass of water and handed it to Shen Qionghua.

Shen Qionghua nodded and took it, but did not drink it. Instead, she put it aside.

Bai Zhi's eyes flashed, then she stepped out and closed the door tightly.

The faint aroma of incense smoke rises from the exquisite and gorgeous incense burner and dissipates into the air.

An unknown amount of time had passed before Shen Qionghua felt her vision blurry, her brain gradually became confused, her body tilted, and she fell onto the table.

Time in the room seemed to stand still. After a long time, the door was gently pushed open with a creaking sound, and a head poked in from outside.

Seeing Shen Qionghua fall on the table, Bai Zhi quickly crossed the threshold and closed the door with her backhand. Then she quickly walked to Shen Qionghua's side and gently pushed her.

"Miss? Miss? Miss Shaoyao brought the clothes."

Seeing that Shen Qionghua didn't move, the concern on Bai Zhi's face turned into disdain. She helped Shen Qionghua onto the couch, then took out a handkerchief she carried with her to cover her nose, picked up the teacup on the table, walked to the incense burner and extinguished the spices inside.

He took out a piece of spice from the incense bag he carried with him and lit it.

Then he returned to Shen Qionghua and unbuttoned her clothes, then her middle garment, and part of her lining, revealing a corner of her red bellyband, and ruffled her neatly combed hair a little.

When everything was done, Bai Zhi stood up, took a few steps back, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

The woman in front of me had her clothes half-undressed, her hair disheveled, her skin fair and translucent, and her delicate collarbone rising and falling with her breathing.

Like a piece of white jade, the thin red bellyband strap goes deep into the neck, as if the jade is tied up, which is very tempting.

As time passed, the woman in front of him began breathing more heavily, her eyes were tightly closed, but her brows were slightly furrowed. A trace of impatience appeared on her stunningly beautiful face, and beads of sweat oozed from her forehead and the tip of her nose. Slowly, her whole body became covered in sweat.

Bai Zhi looked at the lively and beautiful woman in front of her, stepped forward and pinched Shen Qionghua's face, her fingertips turned white with force, and soon two red fingerprints were reflected on her small chin.

Seeing her skin so delicate, Bai Zhi became even more indignant. She loosened her grip and threw her back onto the couch, snorting coldly, "So what if you're pretty? After today, you'll be a rat that everyone in the capital shouts and despises."

Bai Zhi sneered and slammed the door and left.

After the footsteps faded away, Shen Qionghua, who had been motionless, finally opened his eyes.

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