October 6th.
He Residence’s grand joyous day.
Princess Li adopts a daughter today.
All the prestigious and influential figures of City B have gathered.
So were personally invited by Princess Li.
Others, wishing to forge connections, stealthily slipped in by bribing the servants.
Tonight, this old royal mansion radiates new vitality.
The lotus pond is newly adorned with blossoms, and the artificial hill’s streams flow gently.
Western band playing music.
Faint and indistinct.
Even the air seems to carry the decadent scent of old-ti rouge.
All of this is utterly enchanting.
Yin Mingzhu, along with her family, steps out from the black limousine.
Her white gown likened to a swan in the night.
Beautiful and noble.
All who see her gasp in admiration.
Yin Mingzhu proudly lifts her chin, following the servants into the residence.
Madam Yin walks beside her, marveling at everything: "In City B, no one can match the dignity you possess today, Mingzhu."
Yin Mingzhu’s cheeks flush slightly.
She delicately lifts her gown, saying reservedly: "Aunt Qin, let’s not talk about it now! We wouldn’t want to seem petty."
Madam Yin agrees.
She states: "Exactly! We must make a stunning impression!"
Their conversation is overheard by Yin family’s father and son.
Yin Changhe is quite pleased.
Yin Zhao, however, is uninterested, as his heart is devoted to his dical career.
The only other thing that might interest him is Su Ruanruan.
Just as he thinks this, a group approaches.
It is Su Ruanruan, her mother, and several ladies.
Including Mrs. Ma.
Seeing Su Ruanruan, Yin Zhao catches his breath.
She looks incredibly beautiful today.
Su Ruanruan wears a deep green cheongsam.
Classically graceful.
The dress length reveals her beautifully sculpted, jade-like legs.
Her brown hair has been dyed back to black.
Now styled up loosely, adding a touch of vivid beauty.
Yin Zhao can’t take his eyes off her.
Madam Yin and Yin Mingzhu also notice her.
Madam Yin whispers to her step-daughter, "Too simplistic! She can’t compare with you."
Yin Mingzhu smiles faintly.
She says, "She probably knows today is my show and chose to avoid overshadowing !"
At that mont, Mrs. Gu’s party arrives.
The two groups et face to face.
The struggles among noblewon are always hidden beneath the surface.
Mrs. Gu smiles gently.
Madam Yin also returns a light smile.
Contrived amicability.
However, as they pass by each other, their expressions concurrently turn cold.
Both parties look down on each other.
For onlookers, this scene is thoroughly entertaining.
The noblewon quietly exchange comnts—
[Yin Mingzhu truly looks stunning today!]
[Soon, since she is Princess Li’s dear daughter, she really has to show her worth.]
[What a pity for Mrs. Ma! In a few days, she might vanish from high society!]
At that mont, one of the noblewon ponders thoughtfully.
She saw Miss Su just a mont ago.
Maybe it was her imagination.
But she felt the cheongsam worn by Miss Su resembled Master Yan’s craftsmanship.
Yan Family, for generations, tailored exclusively for the royal family.
Now in City B, those who can commission Master Yan can be counted on one hand.
If it really is so, then Miss Su’s status must be noble.
That sharp-minded noblewoman discreetly excused herself and briskly walked towards Su Ruanruan.
After catching up, she softly says behind them, "Mrs. Gu, Miss Su."
Mrs. Gu turns around.
She gently waves her fan, looking towards Mrs. Ma.
Mrs. Ma, quick-witted, promptly introduces them.
The noblewoman steps forward warmly, clutching Mrs. Gu’s hand with a smile: "I’ve long wished to et both you and Miss Su, but never had the chance."
Mrs. Gu, astute in nature.
She does not decline but holds the lady’s hand, "Now that we’ve t, let’s keep in touch regularly."
The noblewoman’s heart warms.
At this mont, sincerity arises.
She says: "I never knew you were so affable!"
Mrs. Gu pats her hand, graciously accepting her.
Just then, a commotion erupts at the front of the estate.
Mrs. Gu asks the servant, "What’s the issue?"
The servant recognizes her as a lady close to the old madam of the house.
He promptly finds out what happened.
Returning, he laughs: "It’s a minor issue! The reception staff report too many guests with invitations from the Yin family, which is not proper. Our Princess Li wouldn’t mingle with people of unknown background or riffraff!"
His words are quite blunt.
It’s evident that the He family wields significant power.
Mrs. Gu signals, and her attendants discreetly hand a thick red envelope to the servant.
The servant accepts.
Joyfully, he says: "Great happiness to the lady."
Mrs. Gu turns, telling the others, "While the hustle is entertaining, it’s not as elegant as this pond of lotuses."
The noblewoman from before breaks out in a cold sweat behind her back.
She’s even more grateful for making the right choice.
Mrs. Ma feels the sa.
On the other side, the Yin family also receives the news.
Yin Mingzhu is quite annoyed.
She tells Madam Yin, "The servants here really don’t understand proper conduct!"
Madam Yin pats her hand, "Go and see; the people here will surely respect you."
She also instructs, "Be discreet!"
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