bullyxtreme Chapter 296 She's actually grown up to be such a vixen!
Chapter 296 She's actually grown up to be such a vixen!
Contrary to Gu Qingyue's expectations that the others lived far away and arrived late, there were already no fewer than a hundred women gathered here.
Whether sitting or standing, young or old, they all wore smiles.
Gu Qingyue looked around carefully and found that the women were talking and chatting, but they were all intentionally or unintentionally sizing up each other's clothes and jewelry, competing in their finest attire.
The spring appreciation banquet truly began at this moment.
It is said that the guests invited this time were all family members of officials of the third rank or above.
It seems there are quite a few officials of the third rank or above in the imperial court. No wonder they say that if you throw a brick in the capital, you can hit two officials. The ancients were right.
As soon as Gu Qingyue and her group entered the arched flower gate, they were stared at by countless pairs of scrutinizing eyes.
Especially Gu Qingyue.
She felt that at least a hundred eyes were watching her, and most of them were filled with envy or disdain.
Gu Qingyue straightened her shawl, completely unconcerned.
She stood tall and straight, with a graceful figure and a slender build. Her light purple dress made her look like a celestial being.
Her small face was as bright as spring flowers and autumn dew, her skin fair and smooth as if glowing, and her eyes were sparkling and serene as autumn water.
But when she walks, she doesn't appear delicate or frail; instead, she exudes a spirited and agile air.
She was as light and graceful as a flower petal, her beauty tinged with a serene and detached air.
Everyone, young and old, was stunned for a moment.
As Gu Qingyue walked lightly through the crowd, she heard a series of low murmurs.
"Is this the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion? She actually looks so seductive?" A woman stood at a distance, surrounded by several people, whispering among themselves.
Gu Qingyue, with her sharp hearing and keen eyesight, twitched at the corner of her mouth.
She's a fairy! Where's the seductive charm?
Of course, she actually prefers a more seductive and alluring aura; isn't that what makes a woman down-to-earth?
Who would want to like a haughty, fairy-like woman?
"Wow, look! Her clothes are so pretty, and the hairpin in her hair is beautiful too. She looks like she stepped out of a painting!" said a few younger girls, watching Gu Qingyue walk past them with light steps.
Gu Qingyue nodded in satisfaction at the girls. Not bad, they have good taste!
The girls, seeing Gu Qingyue's actions, were both happy and a little flattered and shy; that fairy-like woman was looking at them!
"Hmph, stop looking. Who knows how many men she'll seduce? She dares to come out looking like that..." Several more mocking voices from women rang in Gu Qingyue's ears.
Gu Qingyue: ...Thank goodness, everyone acknowledged her appearance and said she was beautiful, that's good. I was just afraid you guys didn't have good taste! Consider it an affirmation of her appearance, she wasn't angry at all.
A person who isn't envied is a mediocre person!
"Moon, over here," Madam Wei said in a low voice, having overheard their conversation. "Don't get angry over these irrelevant people, it's not worth it."
Gu Qingyue nodded, smiled brightly, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "I'm not angry, they were praising me for being pretty."
Seeing that Gu Qingyue's expression didn't seem fake, Madam Wei raised an eyebrow and looked at her with amusement before she felt relieved.
Following Wei Shi and Liu Shi, Gu Qingyue arrived at the location of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion under the guidance of a maid. There were three long tables in front and behind, which could just accommodate nine people, a very appropriate arrangement.
Gu Qingyue looked around for a long time, but she didn't see Cui Jiaojiao or the other girls she had met that day.
For a moment, I found it quite boring.
She had no choice but to kneel down in front of the table in the second row and look up at the women standing closer to her.
Dresses made of various precious fabrics, such as dragon silk, crimson silk, cloud silk, moon gauze, blue cotton, gold brocade, Shu brocade, and cloud brocade, flashed before my eyes from time to time.
Gu Qingyue felt like she was watching a spring fashion show, which was absolutely dazzling and overwhelming.
Just as she was engrossed in watching, a clear, cold voice rang in her ears.
"So you're the third young lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion who came from the countryside?" The woman's voice was cold and disdainful, displaying her superior attitude to the fullest.
Gu Qingyue stood up slowly. Before she could speak, Madam Wei immediately came forward and greeted her, "Greetings, Princess Chaoyue, Princess Qing'an, and Princess Mingcheng."
Gu Qingyue also curtsied to Madam Wei, thus exchanging greetings.
She glanced at Princess Qing'an when she looked up, and it seemed that Princess Qing'an didn't recognize her at all. Haha!
Turning his head, he met the eyes of the woman who had just spoken.
She is Princess Chaoyue, the only daughter of Princess Mu Qingfeng. She is known for her spoiled and domineering nature and is the most famous noble lady in the aristocratic circle, even surpassing Princess Qing'an.
He loves to pick fights for no reason and is extremely arrogant.
What she cannot tolerate most is that others are prettier than her in appearance, clothes, jewelry, or have more admirers than her; she cannot tolerate any of these things.
Gu Qingyue, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, who had just arrived in the capital, stepped on all of her landmines.
It is said that Princess Chaoyue loves to watch a good show, stir up trouble, and see people being bullied, but she is proud of her status and never gets involved herself.
Today, Gu Qingyue took the lead in speaking, which broke her usual practice.
Gu Qingyue, being quite 'pragmatic', gave a polite smile and curtsied slightly again. "Your Highness, it is indeed me. I am the little girl who returned from the countryside. Does Your Highness wish to know any interesting stories about the countryside?"
Gu Qingyue was neither humble nor arrogant.
Teasing a few proud young girls is effortless; after all, I'm just killing time anyway.
Princess Qing'an glanced at Gu Qingyue with disdain, looking her up and down as if she were a piece of merchandise.
As soon as they entered the garden, they heard that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had also arrived, so they immediately came over to see what was going on.
Originally, she thought that since Gu Yuanming was her sister, she would be willing to help her out a little. But when she saw Gu Qingyue's face, a trace of jealousy immediately sprang up like a venomous snake.
Moreover, his eyebrows and eyes were irritating no matter how you looked at them, and there was a strange sense of familiarity about them, which made Princess Qing'an even more displeased.
"Tch, Chaoyue, what are you talking about with this country bumpkin? It's an insult to our status."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei, who was standing nearby, was about to step forward to explain when Gu Qingyue secretly tugged at her clothes from behind.
She stood there in silence, wondering what Gu Qingyue was up to.
Just then, Madam Liu and Madam Hu, who had finished exchanging pleasantries with the other ladies, came over.
Seeing the unpleasant expressions on Chaoyue and Qing'an's faces, Liu immediately gave a proper curtsy.
She spoke softly, "Princess, my third young lady is new here. If she has done anything wrong, I hope you will forgive her and not hold it against her."
After saying that, he winked at Gu Qingyue, signaling her to apologize quickly.
Holy crap! She hasn't even done anything yet, and she's already wrong?
Is this a different way of showing weakness?
That damned Liu family! They don't even know when to kick someone when they're down!
Gu Qingyue felt wronged and refused to accept the verdict!
Although I don't meet the social status requirements, I can at least be considered reasonable!
Princess Chaoyue ignored Liu Shi in front of her and instead looked at Gu Qingyue, who looked relaxed.
She never expected to encounter someone like Gu Qingyue who was "uncomprehending to understand human language." Didn't she realize that she was mocking her as a peasant?