Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

The Princess's residence hosted its annual grand Hundred Flowers Banquet. The capital's dignitaries and aristocratic families all arrived in their finest attire, creating a bustling scene. Because the Crown Prince was personally present, the cavalry battalion had been specially dispatched for protection, and the dashing Du Zhijie was in charge of this mission.

The blooming peach blossoms within the Princess's residence create a scene reminiscent of a paradise. The pink and white peach blossoms resemble brilliant clouds on the horizon, their petals scattering in a gentle breeze like a vibrant rain of blossoms. The forest is cleverly designed with venues for competitions such as zither, chess, poetry, and painting, and numerous exquisite pavilions offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Such a picturesque setting naturally attracts numerous young men and women.

Shen Wanru, the eldest daughter of the Shenhou Mansion, wore a rosy red gauze dress embroidered with gold threads. The hem was embroidered with lifelike golden peonies, swaying with her steps. Her makeup was exquisite, and the pearls and jade in her hair shimmered, making her look like a delicate peony in full bloom, noble and dazzling. Two steps behind her was her younger sister, Shen Wanqing, dressed in an elegant and refined light blue gown. Her sleeves fluttered, like a solitary orchid in a valley, fresh and graceful.

The two sisters walked side by side, slowly heading towards the poetry competition area deep inside the Hundred Flowers Banquet. Everyone's eyes turned to them along the way.

"Aren't these the two legitimate daughters of Marquis Shen's mansion?" A young man in gorgeous clothes looked at the two young ladies approaching. Although he had never seen them before, he had heard some rumors about this eldest lady.

"I heard that Miss Shen is very talented and has a stunning appearance." A young lady next to her also echoed softly, and was also very curious about Miss Shen.

"But this Fourth Miss Shen doesn't look bad either, she has an extraordinary temperament." Another young lady couldn't help but express her opinion when she saw Shen Wanqing standing behind Shen Wanru.

"Hmph, you don't know." A lady who seemed to know the inside story deliberately lowered her voice, "Miss Su accidentally fell off her horse a while ago and injured her leg."

"Huh? What's going on?" Everyone gathered around curiously. They knew that falling from a horse would leave one crippled, if not dead, and they figured the young lady must have been badly injured.

"It is said that the fourth young lady was not good at riding a horse, which caused the horse to be frightened, and then Miss Shen was implicated." The lady spoke mysteriously and exaggeratedly.

"Is this really true? Fourth Miss Shen is too careless." Everyone shook their heads and cast dissatisfied glances at Shen Wanqing.

"That's right. Miss Shen was seriously injured. I don't know if she will suffer from any chronic illness." Some people couldn't help but sigh and felt sorry for Shen Wanru.

"I think Fourth Miss Shen is just jealous of her sister." A sarcastic voice sounded.

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let them hear," someone warned. Today was the Hundred Flowers Banquet, and if they heard, it would cause a commotion and it would be embarrassing for everyone.

At this moment, Shen Wanru tilted her head back slightly, a barely perceptible smug smile playing on her lips. She deliberately slowed her pace, waiting for the crowd's chatter to reach Shen Wanqing's ears. This was exactly what she wanted. It seemed her reputation hadn't been lost, and these people were still on her side.

Shen Wanqing frowned slightly. Although she disliked those who made irresponsible comments without considering the facts, she could only tolerate it temporarily in this situation. However, her face remained calm, as if these gossips had nothing to do with her.

"Miss Shen is so pitiful, having such an ignorant sister." A young lady felt very sympathetic towards Shen Wanqing and shook her head at her. In her heart, she was ashamed of Shen Wanqing for framing her sister.

"That's right, you must stay away from Miss Shen from now on." Others also echoed.

"But Miss Shen is really generous. She even brought her sister with her today." Someone sighed.

"Hmph, generous? Maybe she wants to embarrass her sister in front of everyone." A discordant voice sounded. Everyone looked sideways instantly. In their minds, Miss Shen would not be that kind of person, and she would not allow anyone to frame her.

"Oh, don't talk nonsense. Miss Shen is not that kind of person." Someone immediately retorted. In their hearts, Miss Shen's good reputation was true.

"Look, Miss Shen seems to be very dissatisfied with her sister." A sharp-eyed young man pointed at Shen Wanru.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw that there was indeed a hint of resentment in Shen Wanru's eyes when she looked at Shen Wanqing.

"It seems that the relationship between these two sisters is not simple. Maybe it is not as good as everyone guesses." Someone muttered in a low voice and expressed his own thoughts.

"Will Miss Shen's fall from the horse affect her performance today?" A young man looked at Shen Wanru worriedly.

"That shouldn't be the case. Miss Shen's talent is not exaggerated."

"That's not necessarily true. If you're injured, your mood will always be affected."

Everyone was talking at once and the discussion was heated.

"I think that Fourth Miss Shen might be able to take this opportunity to make a name for herself." A young man who had been silent all this time suddenly said.

"Her? Don't dream, how can she compare to Miss Shen?" Someone immediately retorted. Miss Shen's talent and fame were obvious to everyone.

"You can't say that. Life is unpredictable." The young man insisted on his opinion.

"Hmph, I think you are deceived by her appearance."

"Okay, okay, stop arguing. You'll know when you see them write poems later." Someone came out to smooth things over.

Amidst the discussion among the crowd, the two sisters finally arrived at the poetry competition venue. Tables and chairs had already been set up here, with pens, inkstones, paper and inkstones neatly placed on them.

Shen Wanqing sat down at an empty table, gently smoothed her sleeves, and prepared to start writing.

However, Shen Wanru deliberately chose the table opposite her and said in a sweet voice, "Sister, how about we have a competition here today?" Her voice was clear and loud, attracting the attention of people around her.

Shen Wanqing raised her head, glanced at her calmly, and said, "Since you are so interested, I will accompany you."

The people around started whispering again.

"This Miss Shen is obviously trying to intimidate her sister."

"Who made Fourth Miss Shen make such a mistake? Miss Shen wants to seek justice for herself."

"But this Fourth Miss Shen seems quite calm. I wonder if she has some confidence."

"How can she be so confident? How can she possibly compare to Miss Shen?"

Shen Wanru listened to everyone's discussion, feeling more and more proud. She glanced at Shen Wanqing provocatively, as if to say, "Today I will make you lose face."

Shen Wanqing remained unmoved, lowered her head, and concentrated on thinking about the poem.