Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

With the blueprints given to her by her master, she immediately started designing and decorating. She devoted herself to all matters related to opening a restaurant.

"Master, according to our plan, this restaurant will be open within a month." Shen Wanqing's eyes were shining with excitement and anticipation. Her voice was a little hoarse due to the busy days, but it was still full of energy.

The old man nodded and said with a smile, "Fourth girl, your energy is truly admirable. However, don't overwork yourself. Some things can be handed over to the people below you."

Shen Wanqing wiped the sweat from her forehead and said cheerfully, "Master, this restaurant has been my dream for many years. I want to do it myself and make sure that every step goes well."

The old man patted her shoulder and admired her tenacity: "Okay, then take care of yourself."

After Shen Wanqing said goodbye to her master, she dragged her somewhat exhausted body back to the Marquis's residence. As soon as she stepped through the gate, before she had time to catch her breath, Nanny Zhu hurried over.

"Fourth Miss, we've finally got you back." Nanny Zhu said anxiously.

Shen Wanqing frowned slightly, wondering, "Mammy, why are you in such a hurry?"

Nanny Zhu said directly, "Fourth Miss, Madam has asked this old servant to invite you over, saying that she has something important to discuss."

Although Shen Wanqing was confused, she still followed Nanny Zhu to Su's yard.

When I walked into the room, I saw Su sitting upright on the couch, holding a book of embroidery patterns in her hands, but her face did not look good.

"A daughter pays her respects to her mother." Shen Wanqing bowed politely.

Su raised her head, glanced at her, and said lightly: "Get up."

Shen Wanqing didn't think Su had called her here just to chat. Her intuition told her that something must be going on, so she asked directly, "Mother, I wonder why you called me here?"

Su put down the flower pattern in her hand, coughed lightly, looked at her and said, "Wanqing, tomorrow is the Hundred Flowers Banquet, did you know?"

Shen Wanqing was startled. She had been concentrating on the restaurant's affairs these days and had forgotten about the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

"My daughter knows." Shen Wanqing said in a low voice.

Su frowned. Shen Wanqing had never attended such a banquet before, so she couldn't help but give her a few more instructions: "This Hundred Flowers Banquet is an annual event held by the Princess in the capital, and all the distinguished ladies from prominent families will be in attendance. You and Wanru must prepare well and don't bring shame to the Marquisate."

"Yes, mother."

Shen Wanqing looked humble and well-behaved.

Su was quite pleased with her behavior. "The Crown Prince will also be in attendance at this Hundred Flowers Banquet. You and Wanru must seize the opportunity. If you can gain the Crown Prince's favor, it will be an honor for the Marquisate."

Shen Wanqing sneered in her heart. She had no good feelings towards the prince, and she didn't want to curry favor with any powerful person.

"Mother, I just want to live an honest life and don't want to curry favor with the powerful." Shen Wanqing was speaking from her heart. She had a feud with the prince, so how could she possibly marry him?

Su's face darkened. She really couldn't care less about her unmotivated daughter. She still preferred Ru'er to be sensible and considerate. Looking at her daughter standing before her, her voice suddenly grew cold. "Nonsense! As a young lady of the Marquisate, you should be thinking about the future of the Marquisate. Wanru is lively, so I'm not too worried. But you, on the other hand, are always so busy working. I don't know if you can shine at the Hundred Flowers Banquet. If not, I just hope you don't cause trouble outside. Always put your elder sister first in everything."

Shen Wanqing bit her lip. She was already used to Su's words. She just felt a chill in her heart. She said without a trace of emotion in her voice, "Mother, I will do my best."

She had never been optimistic about Shen Wanqing, and she had only called her over to warn her. After all, she had been nurturing Ru'er, and she only hoped that she wouldn't become a stumbling block for her. Su waved her hand, gave a few more instructions, and then said, "Okay, go back and get ready. Let the maid pick out some nice clothes for you, and then dress up properly."

Shen Wanqing bowed and took her leave, walking out of Su's yard, her heart full of disappointment with Su. Why couldn't she catch Su's eye?

Shen Wanqing sat at the table, lost in thought. She thought of the events of her past life at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, and a sneer welled up in her heart. Shen Wanru was still thinking about getting the title of the most talented woman at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, but this time she was delusional.

"Miss, don't worry too much. Let's prepare well. Maybe we can shine at the Hundred Flowers Banquet."

Jing'er saw Shen Wanqing looking worried when she came back from Su's courtyard, and hurried to comfort her.

Shen Wanqing sighed, and her unhappy expression disappeared: "Jing'er, tomorrow's Noodle Flower Banquet will definitely be very lively, because this year's Hundred Flowers Banquet will make me successful."

"Miss, I'm really happy for you to think this way. Even if this debt is not for the Marquis' Mansion, it's also for your own future."

Seeing that the young lady had changed a lot, Jing'er was really happy for her.

"The future? Where is my future?"

In her previous life, Shen Wanqing was married to Du Zhijie, but too many variables have happened in this life, and she is not sure whether her marriage can still go as she wished.

"Miss, you are so smart, kind, and talented. You will definitely find a good home."

Shen Wanqing smiled bitterly and said, "I hope so."

Shen Wanqing spent the rest of the day preparing for the Hundred Flowers Banquet. The maids picked out several gorgeous dresses for her, but she wasn't satisfied with any of them.

"These clothes are too fancy and not suitable for me." Shen Wanqing frowned as she looked at the overly luxurious clothes.

"Miss, everyone is dressed up at this Hundred Flowers Banquet. If you are too plain, you will be outdone."

Jing'er held a pink dress in her hand and tried it on Shen Wanqing. Her daughter was naturally beautiful and looked good in anything. Pink was also her daughter's favorite color.

Shen Wanqing looked at Jing'er who was busy working and chuckled, "I don't want to compete with others for beauty, as long as I am decent and generous."

In the end, Shen Wanqing chose a light blue dress embroidered with a few simple and elegant flowers.

When dressing up, Shen Wanqing simply asked the maid to tie her hair into a bun and insert a jade hairpin.

"Miss, isn't this too simple?" Jing'er was a little worried. After all, everyone dressed very gorgeously on such occasions.

Shen Wanqing looked at herself in the mirror and said, "This is good. If it's too complicated, it will look tacky."

She just wanted to be different. Everyone else was wearing gorgeous clothes, and when she dressed like this, others would become her foil, which was exactly what she wanted. She wanted people to remember her, the inconspicuous fourth lady of the Hou family, as soon as she entered the venue.