Mo Zhaohua was just a nodding acquaintance with them, not close friends, so he was not too friendly.

Although Mo Yaohua's people were nearby, no one paid any attention to her, making her look like the two maids Yueying and Amber.

Looking at Mo Zhaohua who was surrounded by people, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes, and her hand subconsciously touched the sachet on her waist.

She was jealous to the point of madness. She listened to the discussions around her and was afraid that others would talk about her crooked bun. As a result, what she feared came true.

A young lady covered her lips and chuckled, "Is it crooked?"

The other lady nodded, "It looks a little crooked to me, too."

Her maid confirmed in a low voice, "It is crooked. I really want to take it apart and comb it again."

The young lady couldn't help laughing, "Just bear with it, after all, I am a concubine's daughter of the Shangshu Mansion."

Their voices were not loud, but people around them could hear them, and more people turned their eyes to Mo Yaohua.

Mo Yaohua felt like a thorn in his back and wished he could find a crack in the ground to hide in. He glared at Jinqiu with extreme displeasure.

Jinqiu was also feeling very aggrieved. She had said long ago that she couldn't comb her hair properly, but it was the young lady who insisted that she comb it, and she really didn't notice that it was combed crookedly.

Mo Zhaohua also heard the discussions and couldn't help but mock them in his heart. They only wanted to be in the limelight, but they didn't have the corresponding strength, and in the end they failed to achieve their goal.

The ladies said a few words and then changed the subject, but the hatred in Mo Yaohua's heart was still growing wildly.

She clenched her hands into fists under her wide sleeves, "Wait, when I successfully enter Prince Qi's Mansion, I will definitely trample you under my feet!"

While the female guests were chatting and laughing, a young lady came in with two maids. She was beautiful and plump, and it was none other than Rong Yue, the granddaughter of the Duke of Fuguo.

Rong Yue glanced at him with a frown on her face, and when she saw Mo Zhaohua's frown instantly relax, she called out crisply, "Cousin, why are you here too?"

"Since the princess has invited me, of course I have to come." Mo Zhaohua didn't stand up, but just sat there waiting for Rong Yue to come over.

Someone stood up to make room for Rong Yue, and Rong Yue didn't hesitate to thank him and sat down. "If I had known my cousin would come, I wouldn't have needed my mother to urge me."

She didn't want to come at all. She didn't want to get married and leave her parents and family, but she couldn't accept living in an extremely unfamiliar family with a complicated backyard.

Unless that family is like the Fuguo Duke’s Mansion, where concubines are not allowed, the backyard is quiet and the home is warm, but how many such noble families are there in the entire Shengjing City?

However, the post was sent by the eldest princess, and she couldn't afford to offend her, so she seemed unhappy. But now she was relieved to see Mo Zhaohua also coming.

Mo Zhaohua knew that she was reluctant, but as a girl, how could she not get married? The first thing she did after her rebirth was to choose a husband for herself.

If a woman wants to leave her original family, she has no choice but to become a nun or get married. How can she leave the worldly world before she has avenged her great hatred?

Even if Rong Yue doesn't care about her own reputation, she still has to consider her family. Being a human being is so helpless.

Mo Zhaohua tried his best to find a topic that interested her, "Princess Jiashan always likes to be lively, I wonder if she will come today."

Rong Yue immediately thought of a blind date, "Princess Jiashan is only thirteen years old, there's no need to meet her so early, right?"

Mo Zhaohua lowered his voice and said, "Silly girl, why does the princess need to see you? You are here just to watch the fun."

Although the princess looks noble and precious, she actually has no freedom at all, and no autonomy in her marriage. The decision is entirely made by the emperor.

Since the time of the previous emperor, the border has been unstable. Most of the princesses were married off and had no chance to see their parents again in their lifetime.

It is said that of the two princesses who married into the Northern Rong clan, one was tortured to death, and the other was forced to marry her husband's brother after her husband died.

There were rumors a few days ago that Beirong wanted to marry Princess Dongling again, but I don’t know whether it is true or false.

***

Mo Zhaohua chatted with Rong Yue for a while, and then the flower-viewing banquet began. Everyone moved to the back garden to appreciate the beauty of the peonies and peonies.

There are pavilions, towers, curved bridges and waterside pavilions in the back garden. The chairs have been arranged. Although male and female guests are separated, the distance between them is not far.

In this way, they can ensure that they can see each other without being too intimate, so as not to damage the reputation of the girl's family.

After everyone sat down, they chatted in their respective areas while waiting, and there was occasional eye contact between male and female guests.

Not long after, a noble lady appeared with several young men and women. She was the only legitimate daughter of the current empress dowager, Princess Danyang.

The eldest princess was over fifty years old. She had an intricate peony hairstyle, with gold hairpins and pearls inserted in her hair. She wore a gold brocade dress, looking graceful and luxurious.

Walking next to her was a handsome man who looked less than 40 years old. He was the eldest princess's second consort, Lin Tianyou.

The first prince consort died young, and there were rumors that he died miserably in bed. The second was the younger brother of the left prime minister, and he already had a family before he became the prince consort.

There were constant rumors about the second prince consort. Some said that he was trying to curry favor with a rich and powerful man and abandoned his wife and children, while others said that the eldest princess took advantage of her power to bully others and forcibly took someone else's husband away.

Following closely behind the couple were Prince Qi and Prince Rui, and behind them were several princes and princesses from royal palaces, but Princess Jiashan was not among them.

Rong Yue's eager eyes dimmed in an instant, "Cousin, Princess Jiashan didn't come."

Mo Zhaohua soothed him softly, "It's okay. If you miss the princess, let's go to the palace to see her together tomorrow."

All of Rong Yue's emotions were shown on her face. Just now her eyes were dull and her long round face was drooping, but now she was smiling again.

When she smiled, only her teeth were visible, not her eyes. "Really? When? Can I go see the Eighth Prince?"

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