After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

On the day of the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Shen Lian'er had been waiting in the Rose Courtyard early, wanting to go with Shen Moyu. Unfortunately, although she had released Shen Lian'er, she did not intend to give her this face.

Shen Moyu wore a light purple evening gown with amethyst headpiece, which added a touch of luxury to her already pretty face. Her steps were dignified and graceful, without any heavy makeup. At her age, she only needed to draw her eyebrows and put on some lipstick to instantly look dazzling. Before she knew it, she had become a person that Shen Lian'er couldn't help but look up to.

Then she looked at the goose yellow banquet dress and emerald and kingfisher headpiece she was wearing. These were originally prepared carefully for her by Su Moli when she was in the mansion, and she was to wear them on the day of the Hundred Flowers Banquet. She was obviously very satisfied with her outfit before, but now, compared with Shen Moyu, it was instantly eclipsed.

A trace of jealousy flashed in her eyes. Why? Why was Shen Moyou better than her in every way? Why could he get everything she wanted without any effort! ?

She is not reconciled!

When she looked up at Shen Moyou, she had already changed into a humble and submissive look, "Big sister, can I go to the Hundred Flowers Banquet with you?"

"Third sister, do you think you are worthy?"

"Big sister, in previous years, my sisters and I attended the Hundred Flowers Banquet together. You can't treat me like this just because my mother made a mistake this year."

Shen Lian'er bit her lip and tears streamed down her face. She looked so pitiful that it was really heartbreaking.

"Third sister, you keep talking about a sinner. Where does she put my mother, the mistress of the Shen family?"

"Big sister, I didn't, I just got used to it."

"That's right. I am the legitimate wife, and my third sister is a concubine. We were not born from the same mother, so there is a difference between legitimate and concubine."

There is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children! ?

Shen Moyu's cold words were like a sharp knife stabbing Shen Lian'er's heart, causing her to bleed profusely.

It was because in her past and present lives, she had always pretended to be humble and submissive in front of Shen Moyou. Taking advantage of Shen Moyou's kindness and softness, she gradually lost track of her own position.

"Miss, the carriage is ready, we can go."

"Let's go."

As she passed by Shen Lian'er, she reached out and patted her arm, "Third sister, you'd better hurry up. It would be bad if you miss the blooming ceremony of the Hundred Flowers Banquet."

"big sister……"

Shen Lian'er looked at her back without turning her head, clenched her fists, and gritted her teeth secretly.

Shen Moyu, you are nothing but a joke. How dare you treat me like this? I will make you pay the price.

The Hundred Flowers Banquet was held in a mansion in the center of the imperial city, named the Purple Gold Palace. It was said that it was specially built by the late emperor for a certain imperial concubine. During her lifetime, that imperial concubine loved the scene of blooming flowers the most. In order to make the beauty smile, the late emperor spent many years to finally build it.

Later, it became a place for the royals and wealthy in the imperial city to enjoy the splendor of flowers on fixed days every year.

Purple Gold Palace.

When Shen Moyu arrived, the carriages of young masters and young ladies from various mansions in the imperial city were already parked outside the Purple Gold Palace. There were basically no elders at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, and only unmarried young masters and young ladies attended.

It is said that there are flower appreciation, as well as competitions in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, archery, etc. If any unmarried young man or young lady takes a fancy to each other, they can go back and tell their elders at home. If they are well matched, it will be a great thing.

"Oh, who was it? It turns out to be Miss Shen."

"Why didn't your third sister come with you?"

"I remember that Miss Shen used to be Miss Shen's follower. Whatever Shen Lian'er said was the truth."

"You can't say that. Miss Shen is the legitimate daughter of the Shen family after all. She can't be compared to a concubine's daughter."

"You don't know, right? Shen Lian'er's aunt was recognized by Wuyang Marquis's mansion, saying that she is the second legitimate daughter of Wuyang Marquis and the legitimate sister of the current queen. This status is no worse than that of the prime minister's mansion. There is no guarantee that she will not be promoted to a co-wife in the future."

"If she is promoted to a co-wife, wouldn't she be on an equal footing with the current Madam Shen?"

As Shen Moyu got off the carriage, she listened to the joking discussions of the powerful ladies around her, with a sarcastic smile on her face.

In her previous life, she didn't have the opportunity to hear these remarks. At that time, Shen Lian'er was already deeply loved by the old lady because of the Taoist priest Liu Bingxing. Although she was a concubine's daughter, she was more valued than her, the legitimate daughter.

It was ridiculous that she was happy for Shen Lian'er at that time, and was willing to follow behind her and become her follower and foil.

"You are all from the most aristocratic families in the imperial city, but now you are talking about my family affairs like ordinary aunties. If you are so ignorant of etiquette and speak recklessly, I wonder if it will affect your reputation if it gets out?"

She never thought of making enemies with anyone, but some people were just looking for trouble. Now that they were at her doorstep, there was no reason not to take the fight.

"Shengxia, remember these noble ladies. After the Hundred Flowers Banquet, find out which families they are from and relay what they said today to their families verbatim."

"Yes, ma'am."

Although Mingzhen has an open-minded customs, it is not allowed to talk about others casually on the street, especially since they are not married yet. If it gets out, it will definitely affect their reputation.

"Shen Moyou, I just said a few words to you, are you so petty!?"

One of the noble ladies became angry and humiliated. She remembered that Shen Moyu had always been submissive, so why was he so fierce today?

"That's right, it's just a joke between the sisters from different houses before the Hundred Flowers Banquet. Miss Shen is taking it too seriously."

"Could it be that you want to use this to attract the attention of His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince?"

"She did want to. I heard that she fell off the rockery in the mansion a few days ago when she was trying to see the Seventh Prince."

"I guess when the Seventh Prince sees her now, he will be like a mouse seeing a cat and will want to run away as soon as possible."

Shen Moyu was not angry after hearing these words, but just found them funny. He guessed that they still believed that he was kind and could be bullied.

"I don't know if Brother Qi will run away, but none of you gossipers will be able to escape today."

The sudden female voice interrupted the farce at the gate of Zijin Palace. Several noble ladies who were originally talking excitedly immediately turned pale and looked at each other with panic on their faces.

"Meet Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess."

Ming Zhen has a rule that all unmarried princes and princesses cannot have titles. However, even if they have titles or not, there are still distinctions of seniority between princes and princesses.

Just like the little girl in front of you wearing a pink and gold banquet dress with bright eyes and white teeth, she is the fourth princess Xiao Xuan, born to Concubine Ruan.

Shen Moyu frowned slightly. She actually didn't know this princess very well. When she attended the Hundred Flowers Banquet in her previous life, her attention was all on Xiao Ting.

Later, when she married into the royal family, Xiao Xuan had already been married to Dazhao as a princess. Later, it was heard that she died in the Dazhao Palace and the cause of death was unknown.

But why would the Fourth Princess Xiao Xuan help her?

"Come here, send these ladies back to their respective homes. They are not allowed to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet within three years."

Mingzhen girls could look for marriage partners when they turned 14, and were basically married before they turned 16. Xiao Xuan ordered that they could not attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet for three years, which was tantamount to severing their marriage prospects.