Chapter 136 - Banquet ( 3 ) (1/2)

Zhao Ming also heard the words of that consort who praised Zhao Ming and compared her with Xiao Li. She turned to look at that consort and gave her a sweet smile.

The Consort who spoke before became perplexed seeing Zhao Ming's smile. She awkwardly smiled back.

Then Zhao Ming turned to look at Xiao Li, whose face has become white from anger. She was trying hard to control her temper and maintain a smile on her face.

Hearing the Consort's words, she gave a hostile gaze to Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming noticed her hostile gaze and raised her eyebrows at her.

She smirked seeing the expression of Xiao Li, ' She's trying hard to maintain her smile. Hah. Let's see, how long you can maintain your fake smile. ' she snickered inwardly.

...

Ji Cheng noticed all the gazes on Zhao Ming. He ignored their gazes and held her hands in front of them.

This sudden action stunned Zhao Ming who was busy having a staring contest with Xiao Li.

Even Xiao Li was also caught off guard.

Ji Cheng looked at Zhao Ming and led her in front of the Empress Dowager and nodded at her.

Zhao Ming understood his meaning and they both slightly bent to greet the Empress Dowager.

” Happy Birthday Mother. May you live a healthy and long life.” they both greeted Wen Xu.

On the way to the palace, Ji Cheng has told that they have to greet the Empress Dowager once they reached the palace.

So when Ji Cheng nodded at her, she understood his meaning.

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When Ji Cheng wished Wen Xu a happy birthday, she was happy and all smiley.

But when her gaze fell on Zhao Ming, who was unwillingly repeating his words with a fake smile on her face, her expressions darkened.

' What a rude girl she is. Does she forgot her manners too with her memories.'

Wen Xu ignored her and turned to Ji Cheng and said, ” Oh my son, thank you so much. I am so glad that you're my son. Not everyone has a filial son like you.” she said while caressing Ji Cheng' s head lovingly.

Right now, she was a mother more than the Empress Dowager.

Ji Cheng smiled at her Mother, but his face darkened when she ignored Zhao Ming.

But Zhao Ming doesn't mind that she didn't respond to her wishes. She just stood there in a not caring manner.

Seeing Wen Xu ignoring Zhao Ming, Xiao Li felt satisfied. At least the Empress Dowager was on her side.