klisemfg Chapter 347 Old Friend Ling Qian'er
Chapter 347 Old Friend Ling Qian'er
"Look, Song Ruozhen is here."
"The reason why Tang Xuening's porridge distribution caused such a mess is because she wanted to win against Song Ruozhen. She didn't expect it to cause such a big incident. I wonder if she will come today?"
"It has to be said that Song Ruozhen is quite capable; otherwise, how could she have made the King of Chu look at her with such respect?"
The young ladies present all had mixed feelings upon seeing Song Ruozhen.
When she was jilted, everyone thought she was unlucky and incredibly audacious. Who would have thought that she would suddenly catch the eye of the King of Chu, while Lin Zhiyue, the former rising star of the court, became a prisoner. It's truly a sad story.
"Ruozhen".
When Chu Junting saw Song Ruozhen appear, he took the initiative to walk over.
With a smile in her eyes, Song Ruozhen held the birthday gift for the Sixth Princess in her hands and asked, "Where is the Sixth Princess? I haven't seen her."
"Today is her birthday, and she said she was going to dress up nicely, but she hasn't come yet," Chu Junting chuckled.
Seeing how approachable the King of Chu was when he spoke to his sister, and how the atmosphere between them was familiar and relaxed despite the seemingly simple words, the three Song brothers exchanged glances, all knowing what was going on.
"Meet His Royal Highness the King of Chu."
The three bowed, but the fifth sister was used to not having to bow, while the others did not.
"No need for formalities," Chu Junting said with a friendly expression.
The people around were all shocked to see the usually cold and aloof King Chu showing such a warm expression.
The difference is just too big!
"Cousin!" Gu Huan'er greeted Song Ruozhen with a beaming smile as she ran over, like a playful and adorable little rabbit.
"Slow down."
Song Ruozhen's delicate eyebrows and eyes were filled with a faint smile. She had noticed Gu Huan'er with the Prince of Yun earlier and had heard her express her feelings before, so she naturally understood the reason.
"It's nothing, it's nothing." Gu Huan'er waved her hand, her eyes full of amazement. "Cousin, you look so beautiful today! This dress suits you so well!"
Song Ruozhen glanced at her clothes, which she had designed herself. She had to admit that ancient-style dresses were really beautiful, and she liked them very much.
"If you like it, you can make one next time you go to Luoshenfang."
"Really?" Gu Huan'er's eyes lit up. "The business at Luoshenfang is so good. I've been there several times but I still haven't been able to get any."
"Of course, this was also my oversight. I'll make one for you and your aunt next time."
Gu Huan'er was overjoyed. "When I get back, I'll tell my mother. She'll be very happy. I just happened to see a very beautiful set of hairpins recently, but they don't suit me. They would be perfect for my cousin."
Just then, Chu Muyao finally arrived.
She was dressed in a light blue gradient silver gauze dress, with fair skin, red lips and white teeth, and every smile and frown exuded the elegance and nobility of a princess.
Beside him, the appearance of a girl in a black dress with red accents attracted the attention of many people present.
This girl was unlike the gentle and charming women of ordinary times. Her features were exquisite and beautiful, but she also exuded a heroic spirit, like a female knight-errant, with a unique temperament.
"That must be Ling Qian'er from the Ling family, right? Not only is she from a prominent family, but she is also skilled in martial arts and has even fought alongside her father on the battlefield. She is truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!"
"You all don't know this, do you? Miss Ling and His Highness Prince Chu are childhood sweethearts. Before, Prince Chu was reluctant to get married, and everyone guessed that he was waiting for Miss Ling."
"Isn't the Prince of Chu getting quite close to Song Ruozhen these days? And with Grand Tutor Ling's entire family moving back to the capital, wouldn't that mean..."
Everyone immediately sensed the different meaning behind this, and they all became interested.
Song Ruozhen is now the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Gu, and her status is even more noble than before. However, Ling Qian'er is the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Ling, and she has made meritorious contributions on the battlefield and has been praised by the Emperor.
With the two women standing together, it was truly uncertain what choice the King of Chu would make.
Chu Muyao walked up to Song Ruozhen and the others with a smile and said, "Sister Qian'er went to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager earlier. The Empress Dowager hadn't seen her for a long time, so she talked with her for a while and that's why we're late."
Song Ruozhen did not know Ling Qian'er, but she keenly sensed that the other woman's gaze seemed to fall on her with a meaningful look.
The plot of the original book revolves around Qin Shuangshuang and Lin Zhiyue, while the Song family, which serves as a contrast, is becoming increasingly miserable. As for Ling Qian'er... she doesn't seem to have appeared in the original book she read.
"Sixth Princess, happy birthday!"
Song Ruozhen smiled and handed the gift to Chu Muyao.
"Thank you, I'm sure I'll love what you gave me!" Chu Muyao exclaimed with delight. "May I open it and take a look?"
Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, "Of course."
As Chu Muyao opened the brocade box, she saw the clothes and matching jewelry inside, and her eyes flashed with deep amazement.
"This is so beautiful!" Chu Muyao exclaimed happily.
Gu Huan'er, standing to the side, also unconsciously opened her mouth wide, her eyes filled with envy.
"Ruozhen, there's a lot of delicious food prepared for tonight's banquet. Would you like to sit next to me for a bit?" Chu Muyao took Song Ruozhen's hand, showing great intimacy.
Song Ruozhen: "Okay."
"Jun Ting, it's been a long time."
Ling Qian'er's gaze fell on Chu Junting, and a smile appeared on her fair and aloof face.
“When my grandfather was transferred away from the capital, he thought he would never have the chance to see you again in his life. I never expected to see you again now.”
"Long time no see," Chu Junting replied.
Chu Yungui looked surprised and teased, "You've changed so much since you were a child. I remember you used to cry all the time when you were little."
Back then, I found you troublesome. Only my third brother, who preferred quiet and disliked roughhousing, could keep you quietly by his side. How did you become a female knight-errant now?
“King Yun, childhood and adulthood are naturally different. Besides, if you hadn’t been so naughty back then, I wouldn’t have cried.”
Ling Qian'er retorted, her gaze then falling on Ruan Yucheng, "You are Ruan Yucheng?"
"You can still recognize me?" Ruan Yucheng asked in surprise.
Ling Qian'er nodded and chuckled, "You haven't changed much since you were a child. Besides, you two always liked to hang out together when you were little, so it seems like nothing has changed."
"I was worried that since Sister Qian'er hadn't been back for so long, we might feel awkward meeting again. My mother specifically told me to take good care of her, but it seems I don't have to worry now," Chu Muyao said with a sigh of relief.
Seeing the scene before her, Gu Huan'er couldn't help but lean close to Song Ruozhen and whisper, "Cousin, I have a feeling that this Miss Ling has come with ill intentions."
Looking at Ling Qian'er in front of her, Song Ruozhen noticed that apart from the initial glances being directed at her, she remained completely natural and there was nothing amiss.
However... she believed that a woman's intuition was never wrong.
“Neither of us knows her. Today is the Sixth Princess’s birthday. We’ll just wait for the banquet to begin,” Song Ruozhen said.