Rebirth and Revenge: The Imperial Master’s Pampering of Me is Addicting Me

Mu Qingli didn't expect that Shi Guangling would actually come to attend her coming-of-age ceremony. She was a little surprised but quickly looked away calmly.

Even in her previous life, she didn't know that the Shi family was that man's pawn. It was indeed hidden very deeply. Unfortunately, she was the one who took the initiative this time, so the ending of everything should have been different.

Not far away, Shi Guangling looked at the dazzling and bright little girl in the crowd with deep pupils. He lowered his head silently and quickly concealed the melancholy and pain in his eyes while drinking.

There was no turning back for some things from the moment he knew about them. Going forward meant death, and going back also meant death. He had no choice left.

Mu Qingli was sitting at the first table for women. She had good hearing and could almost hear the discussions coming from other tables behind her, who thought they were talking quietly and no one could hear them.

"Oh my god, this guy has become so handsome after not seeing him for five years, right?"

"That's right. I remember her face used to be a bit round. I didn't expect it to be so beautiful now that she's lost weight."

"Now that she's back, does her previous engagement with the one from the Gu family still count? Didn't they say that the one liked that other person?"

"What? Your news is too outdated. Yesterday, my brother went to Baibao Tower and ran into Master Gu and mentioned this casually. Who knew he would almost get scolded? Master Gu said this rumor was so outrageous that he was very angry."

"Yes, yes, yes. I heard from the servants this morning that he specifically asked my brothers to explain things one by one. It made my brothers so exhausted that they swore they would never believe these rumors again."

"No way, could it be that Master Gu is also going to follow General Mu's example and really marry this child?"

Mu Qingli quietly accompanied her mother and others for dinner. Her posture was so elegant that no one noticed that she was eavesdropping on the girls' conversations in the back. Occasionally, she raised her eyes to glance at the men's table opposite, and a smile would appear on the corner of her lips when she caught a glimpse of someone.

Little did they know that the topic on the men's side was similar to that on the women's side. They were basically all lamenting her transformation. After all, the people in Beijing hadn't seen her appearance for more than five years, so it was natural that she was extremely stunning when she appeared this morning.

Many of Gu Luoheng's friends couldn't help but come over and sigh.

"Shao Heng, you are so blessed! Not only do you have such a beautiful wife, but you also work so hard!"

"Exactly. How are we supposed to live like this? My parents keep telling us, 'Look how great the young master of the Gu family is!' We can't live like this!"

"No matter what, you have to treat us to a nice meal when you get married, otherwise we will never let you go!"

Gu Luoheng calmly drank the tea in his hand with a faint smile on his lips, but his eyes were detailed and gentle.

The maid who came to serve tea was Qiu Jin. It was needless to say who brewed this pot of tea with such perfect taste. He was so happy at the moment that he had no time to pay attention to their nonsense.

Who knew that at this moment someone outside the hall would actually pass on the message:

"The First Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince have arrived with gifts. The host is here to welcome them."

Almost at the moment the summons sounded, everyone stood up, either quickly or slowly, and looked towards the door of the main hall, ready to salute at any time. After all, no matter whether they had attained the age of 12 or not, they were all legitimate princes, and their identities were there.

Fu Chen frowned slightly, thought about it and decided not to go over to meet them, but just stood up with them.

He was only half a member of the Mu family, so it was okay for him to help entertain other guests, but if he wanted to entertain these princes, it would be proper for his sister-in-law and the others to do it themselves.

As the lady of the house, Cheng Qin quickly stood up to welcome the guests, and Mu Qingli and his sister naturally followed her.

The one walking in the front was the eldest prince Lu Tingqi, followed by the third prince Lu Shaocong and the fifth prince Lu Junli, who also followed in order and advanced and retreated in moderation.

Mu Qingli glanced at a few people calmly, and stayed on one of them for a while before lowering his eyes to hide the hatred surging in his eyes.

"Your Highnesses, please take your seats."

According to the rules of banquets, the palace would always reserve a separate table next to the main table to entertain the royal relatives. After all, although invitations were given every time, whether or not the other party would come and when they would come depended on their mood.

Lu Tingqi smiled lightly and raised his hand to support her, his voice gentle.

"Madam Mu, please stand up. Please don't blame us for being late. The palace gates are so busy that it's not easy for us to come out, but we wanted to come and see such a happy event."

Lu Shaocong's eyes were glued to Mu Qingli's face almost the moment she appeared, and he didn't even smile at their conversation.

"I guess this must be Miss Mu? I didn't expect that after not seeing her for a few years, she is still so beautiful."

He smiled at people in a self-proclaimed cool manner, completely unaware that his gaze had already been exposed to those who were paying attention.

Mu Qingli lowered his eyes slightly to hide the disgust in his eyes, bowed quietly without saying a word.

Cheng Qin was not a fool either. He raised his foot and stood in front of his daughter without making a sound. He asked them to take a seat, but the smile on his lips faded a little.

Gu Luoheng also clearly saw the surprise and fixed gaze in the eyes of those princes. His brows were slightly furrowed, but the coldness in his eyes was not concealed at all.

He wanted to come forward to protect her, but since he didn't have a formal status yet, he could only endure it.

But Mu Fushu had no such concerns. He pulled his sister over, raised his chin towards her, and spoke in a slightly deep voice.

"The dishes just served may be a bit meaty. If you don't have an appetite, go back and rest. Aunt Fang still has Biluochun tea on the table. Go over and sit for a while and let Qiu Jin pour you a glass."

Mu Qingli knew very well that her brother had good intentions and wanted her to stay away from these noble people to avoid trouble, but she couldn't leave now. Some people had been staring at her for a long time and she should give them a chance to attack her.

She smiled, nodded, and sat down at Fang Jiale's table without saying a word.

Fang Jiale was very understanding. He had already made room for her and pulled her to sit down with a smile. He patted her hand subtly to comfort her.

Seeing that the princes had taken their seats, the atmosphere in the main hall began to become lively again, with people talking, laughing, and clinking glasses.

As the host, Mu Fushu naturally chatted with the princes. He also pulled Gu Luoheng over, and the two of them stood on the left and right, sandwiching the three princes in the middle.

Lu Shaocong glanced at the girl not far away, whose back he could only see, and couldn't help but squint his eyes and suddenly interrupted their conversation.

"I heard that Master Gu will be taking part in the Autumn Examination soon? With his good looks, who knows, he might even be able to find a husband from someone who's on the list."

Mu Fushu was filled with disgust and the smile on his face faded a little. He explained in a calm voice.

"Your Highness, you're joking. Who in the capital doesn't know that the Gu and Mu families are engaged?"