Chapter 54 Miss Xu (2/2)

When Mo Lan returned to the courtyard, she met Luo Mingzhu who came by to talk about what happened last night. She did not go back to report to Mo Xuetong. Instead, she lifted the curtains and left, telling the maids to take care of Mo Xuetong. Then, she turned to leave and thanked the Old Madam on her mistress' behalf.

”Cousin, where did you go after the banquet. I wanted to return with you, but you disappeared when I turned around.” Luo Mingzhu was still talking about what happened at the Flower Appreciation Banquet.

”Second Cousin, you did not attend the banquet at night?” Mo Xuetong's lips curled up with a gentle smile when she heard Luo Mingzhu's sincere concern. According to what she knew, the ladies of the four great manors would definitely be asked to stay in the picking of the Prince's wife. Luo Mingzhu was the only lady of the Luo Manor, so how would they allow her to leave first.

”I attended the banquet. I wanted to leave with you, but then you disappeared. When I thought of leaving, I received the Empress' summons and could not leave. Had I known that, I would have left first.” Luo Mingzhu looked slightly upset. She did not look happy to be part of the picks for the Princes' wives.

”Was the night banquet not fun? I heard that the ladies performed their talents. What did you perform?” Mo Xuetong glanced at Luo Mingzhu. She knew that her cousin was displeased but did not understand what had made her angry. Everyone knew about the princes' wives choices. Those who could attend the banquet last night were all potential candidates. Why did that make Luo Mingzhu upset?

”What fun!” Luo Mingzhu said angrily. Then, she suddenly thought of something and blushed. She wrung her handkerchief and pouted, saying, ”I played the Qin. Your Eldest Sister shone. She enthralled the princes with a tune on the Qin.”

Mo Xuemin indeed did not let go of any opportunity to show off. However, the greater her hopes, the greater her disappointment. In her past life, their father had forcefully buried the matter. Mo Xuemin had laid low for a few days and after that, she was still the most reputable and talented lady among the n.o.ble families. This life, Mo Xuemin had made use of all the opportunities she had. However, her life this time would not be so smooth-sailing. Mo Xuetong would tear Mo Xuemin down from her peak, bit by bit...

”It's impossible for the Eldest Sister to catch the eye of all the princes. Second Cousin, you look like there's a prince you're interested in. Could it be that Eldest Sister had stolen your spotlight as well?” Mo Xuetong teased Luo Mingzhu when she saw her upset look. In her past life, her cousin had not seemed to marry any prince. Perhaps she was not fated with the imperial palace. However, when she saw how Luo Mingzhu looked, she knew that Luo Mingzhu had her target.

”There isn't. Don't speak nonsense.” Luo Mingzhu flushed as Mo Xuetong guessed correctly. She stood up, wanting to pinch Mo Xuetong's face.

Mo Lan returned just as they were laughing. She lifted the curtains and entered, saying that the Old Madam was asking for them. The palace had sent some gifts for them.

”There's something for me as well?” Mo Xuetong was shocked and pointed to herself, asking in confusion. Even though she was smiling, she still felt secretly wary. She had not even met the Empress, so why would there be a gift for her? Furthermore, the Empress' behavior was unusual that day. However, two weeks had pa.s.sed and there had not been any news. Could she have guessed wrongly?

”The eunuch who sent the gifts said that they were going to send it to the Mo Manor. However, they heard that you were here, which saves them the trip. So they left all the gifts at General Manor. It was First Miss who attended the banquet, but you are the main daughter of the Mo Manor. As such, this gift is for you, and this is giving a face to the Mo Manor. A concubine's daughter cannot surpa.s.s the main daughter. The Old Madam said that this was just as well and she is happily entertaining the eunuch who serves the Empress. She is asking Misses to quickly go and thank the Empress.” Mo Lan explained to the two with a smile. She had spoken eloquently.

”Cousin, this maid of yours is so likable. She has a glib tongue and we don't even need to ask her any questions.” Luo Mingzhu chortled when she heard the long statement. When she thought of all the things that Mo Xuemin had done, but had ended up benefiting her cousin, her mood was great and she could not help but tease Mo Lan.

”The second cousin, you only know how to tease Tong'er. Why don't you take Mo Lan as your personal maid? I think your maid is the truly silver-tongued one. She must have already gone to ask around for you!” The curtains lifted and Luo Mingzhu's personal maid Yu Yan entered happily. She entered just as they were talking about her. As such, everyone in the room stared at her, and she flushed, fl.u.s.tered. She did not say anything and went to stand behind Luo Mingzhu obediently.

”Look, is there good news that you intend to tell only Second Cousin? You aren't even going to share it with us.” Mo Xuetong smiled widely, holding on to Mo Lan, insistent on getting Luo Mingzhu to say what she asked her maid to gather news about. Luo Mingzhu flushed and tickled Mo Xuetong.

Mo Xuetong was tiny and frail and was no match for Luo Mingzhu. She fell against Luo Mingzhu's chest in just a while, saying that she would not dare to tease her again!

After a while, they realized that someone was waiting for them and they should not dawdle. They straightened their messy clothing with the help of their maids. Then, they went to the Old Madam's courtyard with their maids.

Mo Xuetong followed behind Luo Mingzhu. Her expression turned grave and she felt anxious. Why would the Empress think of her, a fifth-grade officer's daughter, for no reason? Furthermore, why did she send the gifts to General Manor in such a coincidence? Mo Xuemin was the one who had attended the banquet but the gift had gone to her. Even though one of them was the main daughter and the other the concubine's daughter, something like the Empress giving the concubine's daughter gift to the main daughter should not happen.

Of course, she did not believe that the Empress would make a mistake like getting them mixed up. What was the reason for the high and mighty Empress to think of her when they had not had any dealings in her past life...

Or had the Empress met up secretly with the n.o.ble ladies that day at the Flower Appreciation Banquet? Her hands balled up slightly under her sleeves!

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