The whole family of villains listens to my heart, the Regent Prince treats me dearly.

The trees are lush and green, and the stream flows gently.

A melody of string and wind instruments, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers, drifted from the Imperial Household Department.

Zhai Rongyu passed through the deep courtyard and around the white jade bridge, and arrived at a place full of flowers.

The place was already packed with distinguished guests, their elegant attire and graceful bearing creating a lively atmosphere.

"I didn't expect so many people to come to the flower-viewing banquet at the Gu residence," Zhai Rongyu remarked.

"Gu Zhanshi is a capable aide to the Crown Prince, so naturally everyone wants to befriend him."

Zhai Sangjie gave a nonchalant reply, his sharp eagle eyes sweeping across the courtyard.

Several women gathered around him, whispering amongst themselves. They glanced at him and then shyly covered their faces with handkerchiefs.

Zhai Sangjie frowned and looked away.

Zhai Muling laughed and said, "When did you start caring about the political situation, Brother?"

They used to only know how to fight and kill.

He paid no attention to matters of state.

Now we even know who's close to whom.

"Those who are involved will naturally know."

Zhai Muling looked at him with some surprise.

The moment the group appeared, they attracted the attention of everyone in the courtyard.

"Hey, isn't that Miss Zhai the Second?"

“Miss Zhai was the talk of the town at the palace banquet yesterday, and people in the capital are still talking about her.”

"Ha, she's supposed to be the legitimate daughter of the Minister's family, what kind of behavior is this, showing her face in public like this?"

"General Zhai is here too! Ahhhhhh!"

"The Gu family and the Zhai family have always been at odds, why would they come?"

"What else could it be? I heard that all the princes will be here today. They must have known about this beforehand, which is why they came uninvited."

"Hmph, a bunch of opportunists," said Qi Huali, daughter of the Grand Tutor, with disdain.

“Miss Qi is of noble status, and Grand Tutor Qi is someone even the Regent treats with respect. Naturally, she doesn’t need to be as eager to please as we are.”

Shen Mingzhu, the daughter of the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, began to flatter him.

Qi Huali raised his head and reached out to adjust the pearls and jade ornaments in his hair.

"Wow! Miss Qi, the gold hairpin you're wearing today is so beautiful! I've never seen this style before."

"This hair ornament was personally appreciated by the Empress Dowager and is named 'Cloud Hair and Flower Face.' How could you, a mere daughter of a Right Vice Minister, have ever seen it?" Qi Huali sneered.

Shen Mingzhu gave an awkward smile.

"I knew it! It looks so elegant and luxurious. Only Miss Qi could pull it off."

Du Wenying, the daughter of the Left Censor-in-Chief, gave Shen Mingzhu a look of disdain.

"Flattery."

"You!" Shen Mingzhu clenched her handkerchief in anger.

Du Wenying rolled her eyes at her.

Just then, Zhai Rong and her group approached.

Du Wenying, with her sharp eyes, noticed the hairpins on the two women's heads and exclaimed in amazement, "Miss Zhai, your headdresses are truly beautiful!"

It looks much better than the one on Qi Huali's head!

He looks cultured!

Qi Huali and Shen Mingzhu both looked over.

Zhai Muling wore a uniquely designed magnolia hairpin in her hair. The petals, of unknown origin, wafted a fragrance as she moved, making her very eye-catching.

Zhai Rongyu wore a crystal openwork carved flower hairpin in her hair, which made her even more charming and ethereal.

Qi Huali's expression darkened when he saw Zhai Muling's headdress.

Like the one on her head, it was in the shape of a flower.

"The hairpin on Miss Zhai's head has a faint fragrance when you get close! It's truly amazing!"

As Du Wenying was reminiscing, a butterfly flew over and landed on Zhai Muling's head.

The women around gathered around in surprise, full of admiration.

Zhai Muling smiled and said, "This hairpin of mine was designed by Lanyue, and it was designed by my younger sister Rong'er."

"Lanyue? Is that the largest jewelry store in the capital?"

"I never expected it to be Miss Zhai's shop!"

"It's just a hairpin, what's so special about it?" Qi Huali snorted.

Zhai Rongyu smiled and said, "Don't underestimate this small hairpin. It takes a lot of effort to make it smell fragrant as you walk around!"

"Tell us about it!" Du Wenying exclaimed in amazement.

This fragrance is so strong it attracts butterflies!

This is truly a rare sight in the world!

Zhai Rongyu said, "The petals on this hairpin are made of the finest silk, specially crafted by skilled artisans. Before the petals are made, the silk is soaked in the juice of fresh flowers for several days to absorb its natural color; then it is scented with the same fragrance for several days, which makes the flowers on this hairpin resemble real flowers, yet never fade."

"This isn't over yet."

"The center of this flower is inlaid with the finest white jade and jadeite, of excellent quality. On the petals, the best embroiderers in the capital were invited to sew a few pearls as dewdrops using a special embroidery technique. This is what makes the entire hairpin look so lifelike and fragrant with every step."

"Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Everyone praised it highly.

"I never expected Miss Zhai to have such a clever idea!"

"These uniquely designed hairpins are much prettier than the usual ornate ones!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Huali's face immediately darkened.

Yet the praise continued unabated.

"Although this hairpin is entirely white, it contains different shades of white, such as silk, jade, and pearls. I can never get enough of looking at it!"

"I'll also go to Lanyue to customize jewelry later."

"I am coming too!"

"I am coming too!"

Seeing Qi Huali's gloomy face, Shen Mingzhu said, "No matter how beautiful the jewelry is, what's the point if too many people wear it?"

“Things that everyone can buy are different from those bestowed by the Empress Dowager, such as Miss Qi’s.”

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime honor!"

Qi Huali's expression brightened.

He even raised his head with a rather smug look.

Du Wenying thought to herself: This flattery is so good, you can hear it from two miles away.

You're such a good photographer, you must be an excellent equestrian!

Zhai Rongyu said, "Please rest assured, everyone. One of the special features of Lanyue is that we will customize jewelry that is truly suitable for our customers according to their needs."

Her gaze lingered on Shen Mingzhu for a moment before she said, "Everyone is one of a kind."

Zhai Rong and Jing Jing looked at everyone, then said to one of them:

“For example, you are perfect for wearing red and green. Others would look tacky in these colors, but you have fair skin and can bring out a delicate beauty that most people don’t have.”

Then he turned to another person and said, "You have delicate features and a lot of blank space on your face, so you are suitable for wearing exquisite and simple styles, especially pearls and jade, which can bring out your intellectual and gentle nature, as well as your scholarly and elegant demeanor."

She turned back to the crowd and said:

"Actually, it's always the jewelry that enhances the person, not the other way around. As long as you find what suits you best, how can you not be beautiful?"

Everyone listened to her analysis and nodded repeatedly.

"Miss Zhai, let me see! What kind of girl would suit me?"

"Show me too!"

Zhai Rongyu smiled and said, "Don't be impatient, everyone. Good things are worth waiting for. If you have any needs, you can go to Lanyue in person, and there will be specialists to customize them for you. They will be kept in the most suitable condition."

In an instant, everyone secretly resolved to make a trip to Lan Yue.

"Miss Zhai has such a silver tongue. Even I, a man, am tempted to go and see the moon after hearing it."

The Fifth Prince walked over with a smile.

Everyone turned around and saw that several princes had arrived.

Qi Huali blushed when she saw the Crown Prince.

Zhai Rongyu said in a somewhat cold tone, "Fifth Prince is joking."

[Those seemingly gentle and harmless peach blossom eyes are the most terrifying kind of existence among two-dimensional characters!]

[Especially this one in front of us, he's truly terrifying!]

You should stay away from him.

Zhai Rong and the automatic erection of the shielding wall.

Zhai Sangjie and Zhai Muling both looked at the Fifth Prince with some doubt.

Rong'er said it's scary, but just how scary is it?

"Mu Ling." Crown Prince Jun Yinghuai and Sixth Prince Jun Yiqing both walked towards Zhai Mu Ling.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes seemingly swirling with unspoken tension.

【Oh ho~ The battleground 2.0.】

This is so exciting, you have to watch it!

Zhai Rong's gaze, as if watching a melon seed, drifted between the three of them.