The Empress chose to hold a banquet in the Bai Garden, where hundreds of flowers bloomed, rugged rocks and beautiful scenery.
What is more beautiful than the flowers are the noble ladies of the aristocratic family, all of them are bright and moving.
Jiang Ning liked peace and quiet, so she did not walk with the ladies, but stood quietly aside.
The noble ladies have long formed their own circle. Two or three friends gather together to talk. Even if Jiang Ning wants to blend in, she will only be left out.
Princess Hualian walked over and quickly became the center of attention among the ladies, standing high above them like a phoenix on a branch.
No one dares to mention the scandal that just happened. Who dares to laugh at the princess? Is it because they think their life is not long enough?
The ladies all had different ideas and came to Princess Hualian to flatter her.
Princess Hualian blushed a little at first, thinking about the ugliness she had just made, but her attitude soon became arrogant. Her status was noble and she was admired by many. No one dared to laugh at her.
Princess Hualian glanced around and her eyes fell on Jiang Ning not far away.
Seeing Jiang Ning alone, she sneered.
Then she deliberately said, "Why don't I see the second lady of the Jiang family?"
When Jiang Mengyue was mentioned, the ladies glanced at each other. Things in the Marquis Mansion were aroused a few days ago. The young master of the Jin family came to the gate of the Marquis Mansion with a whip to cause trouble, which everyone knew about.
Princess Hualian seemed to have just remembered, "Ah... I heard that Seconf Miss Jiang was sick and was sent to the Villa to recuperate. It's really strange. Miss Jiang was fine before, so why did she suddenly become ill?"
All the noble ladies also looked at Jiang Ning with different expressions.
Princess Hualian sneered and said in a half-joking, half-serious tone, "Maybe she is incompatible with someone."
Although Princess Hualian did not name her, it was obvious that she was talking about Jiang Ning.
A woman knew that the princess was targeting Jiang Ning, so she echoed, "What a coincidence, Miss Jiang just came to the Marquis Mansion, and it didn't take long for Second Miss Jiang to fall ill."
Princess Hualian smiled coldly and said, "Have you ever heard of the disaster star? After the disaster star entered the house, it didn't take long for everyone in the family to get sick, and eventually the family was destroyed."
"Really?"
Everyone was in an uproar and looked at Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning stood not far away and could hear clearly that Princess Hualian was targeting her, trying to bring the reputation of a disaster star onto her head.
If she just tolerated it, it wouldn't be like her.
Jiang Ning walked over slowly and smiled slightly, "What are you talking about? Can you let me join you?"
All the noble ladies looked like they were watching a good show. Was this Miss Jiang just pretending to be confused or was she really so thick-skinned that she dared to come over?
Princess Hualian smiled coldly, she came just in time.
"Miss Jiang, can you clarify our doubts? How did Second Miss Jiang get sent to the Villa?"
Jiang Ning said calmly, "I heard everything you just said. It seems that you are saying that I am... a disaster star?"
"This is not right." She looked serious and shook her head. "Everyone else in the house is fine, so why is there only one person who is sick? I think this is God's will."
Jiang Ning looked at Princess Hualian, "Princess, do you think so?"
Princess Hualian snorted coldly, "What kind of God's will?"
"Just like just now." Jiang Ning smiled and said, "When we were on the street, I stepped aside to let the princess go first, but the princess's carriage came over and almost hurt my horse with a long whip."
"Not long after that, the princess's carriage broke down."
Princess Hualian's face suddenly turned cold when she heard Jiang Ning's words.
This dog woman is so bold, how dare she mention what happened just now?
Even if she did it on purpose, she is a dignified princess, who dares to cause trouble for her!
Jiang Ning was not afraid and suggested it calmly.
The noble ladies looked at each other and heard the meaning from Jiang Ning's words. She got out of the way, but the princess almost hurt her horse with her whip, which obviously meant that the County princess did it on purpose.
Moreover, the princess's carriage broke down. This was God's will, that is, retribution.
The faces of the noble ladies changed slightly and they looked at Jiang Ning. How could she be so brave and dare to slap the face the princess?
Princess Hualian was angry and snorted, "You!"
"Ha ha……"
At this time, a sound of laughter came, and a tall woman walked over, smiling heartily and without any concealment.
"Well said! Where is the disaster star? It seems to me that some people have evil intentions and are getting retribution!"
Princess Hualian looked over and saw the woman approaching, her face turned ugly, "Xie Wenhua!"
Jiang Ning also looked over.
The woman is tall and slender, with a sassy air in her every move. She is Xie Wenhua, the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion.
Xie Wenhua stood next to Jiang Ning, obviously on her side.
Princess Hualian said coldly, "Why are you here to join in the fun!"
"I came here when I saw the excitement here. What, am I still not allowed to come? Is this garden opened by your family?" Xie Wenhua's words were so prickly that County Princess Hualian was speechless.
Princess Hualian's face was ashen and she glared at Xie Wenhua.
At this time, someone said, "The Empress is here..."
All the ladies became quiet and looked in one direction.
Princess Hualian calmed down her temper, changed into a gentle look, and walked over to salute the Empress.
"I greet the Empress."
The Empress walked over slowly, looked around and said, "Everyone, please get up, don't be formal."
Princess Hualian smiled and showed her most perfect appearance, trying to leave a good impression on the Empress.
She liked Chu Yunli and fell deeply in love with him from the first moment she saw her. She would not marry in her life unless it was him. The Empress is Chu Yunli's biological aunt. If she can leave a good impression in front of the Empress, she might bring up marriage in the future.
The Empress looked around, and when her eyes fell on Princess Hualian, her heartbeat was thundering, she was nervous, and she kept the most perfect smile.
But with just one glance, the Empress looked away.
Finally her eyes fell on the woman in the corner.
Jiang Ning stood at the back of the ladies, inconspicuous.
When the Empress came over, the ladies were vying to stand at the front. She didn't fight, so she naturally fell to the end.
But at this time, she noticed a line of sight falling on her, staring closely at her.
She raised her face, followed her gaze, and saw the graceful Empress.
The Empress smiled slightly.
Jiang Ning didn't know what was going on, why was the Empress looking at her. There were obviously so many people in front of her, but her eyes fell on her accurately, as if she was sizing her up.
Princess Hualian was a little disappointed. She got up early in the morning to dress up, but the Empress didn't even look at her. Instead, she was looking at others.
Princess Hualian followed the Empress' line of sight and saw Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning?
The Empress is actually looking at her?
How is this possible! She is just a little daughter of the Marquis, how could the Empress notice her?
But the Empress' gaze was clearly focused on Jiang Ning.
Princess Hualian was shocked.
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