Chapter 154 The Hongmen Banquet of the Lotus Banquet
The maid from the East Palace carefully led Mi Xiayao to the side courtyard where the lotus appreciation was.
At this moment, many people in the courtyard have arrived.
She looked around quickly, her purpose precise and unmistakable.
Wang Shangfu's figure was not among this group of people.
The palace maid took her to the first place and then evacuated.
"Mr. Mi, I haven't seen you come out during this period of time. Are you feeling sick again recently?"
When Lin Shuang saw her coming, he simply leaned towards her and observed Mi Xiayao's micro-expression while talking.
"During the summer heat, I am already weak, so I stayed at the mansion for a few days mainly to recuperate."
Faced with Lin Shuang's unfriendly dialogue, Mi Xiayao always responded with calm, calm and unmistakable words.
Lin Shuang simply sat on the seat next to her, looking towards the crowd, holding a tea cup in her hand.
Seemingly unintentionally, she said softly: "I think Ms. Mi has not been well-informed recently."
Mi Xiayao raised her eyebrows. She followed Lin Shuang's gaze and saw a group of little girls chatting about something.
The innocent look of the girl makes people yearn for her.
"That concubine of the Miao family has been using all possible means to get close to Mr. Pei these days. Is Miss Mi really unaware?"
"Master Pei and I have been on good terms with each other for a long time. It has nothing to do with me who he is friends with."
Mi Xiayao was invulnerable. No matter what the other party hinted at her, she remained indifferent and even remained calm.
"You really don't care?" Lin Shuang frowned and turned to look at Mi Xiayao.
Can't seem to believe it's really over.
After all, at the outing party, I saw with my own eyes how much in love the two of them had.
Mi Xiayao felt that Lin Shuang was a little strange, so she looked at him generously.
"The relationship between Master Pei and I was made clear at the banquet some time ago. I also ask Miss Lin San not to mention this person in front of me in the future."
As she said that, she pretended to be weak and raised her hands to cover her chest.
Everyone was beginning to look haggard. Lin Shuang wanted to confirm but did not dare to continue. She bit her lower lip and closed her mouth unwillingly.
Here, a new wave of people came to attend the banquet.
Among them was Wang Shangfu.
Mi Xiayao's eyes shone slightly, and the other party also saw her at a glance.
The two briefly exchanged glances across the air, and Wang Shangfu walked straight towards her.
When Wang Shangfu got closer, he realized that there was a girl from an aristocratic family beside Mi Xiayao.
Her expression changed slightly, and she was hesitating to get closer, but Mi Xiayao took the first step to say goodbye to Lin Shuang and got up to look for her.
"Wang Shangfu."
"Uh... Si Yi." The moment Wang Shangfu saw Mi Xiayao, he looked away with a guilty conscience.
The brief silence between the two seemed to lead to an awkward situation in their relationship.
Just as Mi Xiayao was about to speak, a luxurious formation broke the quiet side courtyard, and then she saw Mi Kexian, who was wearing palace clothes and had a completely new look. Her eyebrows had lost the innocence she had when she was still in the boudoir, and she looked vaguely like a charming mature woman.
temperament.
She sat down on the main seat and looked at everyone with a smile.
"This summer is great. I see you all dressed fresh and good-looking. It feels completely different from the heavy clothes in winter."
"Everyone, please take a seat."
She said this with a completely commanding tone.
Wang Shangfu's eyes flashed, and he turned around and left with a somewhat complicated expression.
Mi Xiayao stared at Wang Shangfu's back thoughtfully for a while, then simply returned to her sitting position.
The lotus appreciation banquet is no different from ordinary small gatherings, except that it has an additional theme.
The lotus flowers in the pond were in full bloom. Mi Kexian's banquet today could be said to be full of airs.
Not only did people see her noble side, but it also made some people who wanted to follow her praise her.
It can be said to be a return filled with vanity.
Halfway through the excitement of the banquet, Mi Xiayao finally caught Wang Shangfu in a place slightly away from the crowd.
"Wang Shangfu."
She called out to the hurried woman in front of her.
When Wang Shangfu heard Mi Xiayao's figure, his back clearly froze for a moment, and then he turned around.
"You invited me to this banquet, but you don't want to say anything to me?"
Mi Xiayao raised her voice and asked Wang Shangfu.
She pursed her lips and said with some embarrassment: "Si Yi, I am actually forced to do nothing. Someone insists that you appear at today's banquet. There are also people in the palace who are constantly suppressing me. With your position as a female official, I
I have worked very hard to keep it safe.”
Mi Xiayao: "..."
When she heard Wang Shangfu's helpless words, she was caught off guard by Wang Shangfu's sincere appearance.
She pursed her lips and finally decided to achieve her goal in a gentle way.
"Actually, I have been wanting to talk to Wang Shangfu alone during this period. You have taken care of me a lot in the palace during this period. Such changes in the capital are all unexpected."
She took a step forward, her tone softened slightly, and she looked lonely.
When Wang Shangfu saw Mi Xiayao's helpless look on the current situation, she paused.
"Do you have any plans for the future?" she asked sincerely.
Mi Xiayao's heart moved slightly, "There is too much turmoil in the capital, and I want to go back to my family to live a peaceful life. These powers are a bit tiring for me."
She never blushes when telling lies, nor does she show unnatural micro-expressions, as if the words she speaks are what she really thinks.
Wang Shangfu sighed silently and shook his head.
"You kid actually has a talent for designing clothes and matching colors. If you can train it, you will definitely become an outstanding dressmaker in the future. It's a pity..."
Wang Shang was convinced by his feelings, but at the critical moment when he was talking, reason returned to his main thoughts and interrupted his words.
"Since you have a plan in mind, it would be a good idea to stay away from the capital."
Mi Xiayao pretended not to understand what Wang Shangfu meant and nodded gently.
The position of female official in the palace has finally come to fruition.
Mi Xiayao was about to let go of the knot in her heart and prepare to return to the banquet and find the right time to leave the lotus appreciation banquet.
I don't know since when, Chen Xina's stepmother, Mrs. Chen, was talking and laughing next to Mi Kexian.
After Mrs. Chen saw Mi Xiayao coming, her joking expression became much lighter.
It was replaced by a slightly more sinister look.
"Ms. Xian, let me tell you, if someone in my family ruins our reputation, we should get rid of them as soon as possible."
Mrs. Chen deliberately amplified her voice.
With Mi Xiayao's overtly sarcastic words, even the most stupid person could see Mrs. Chen's deliberate embarrassment.
Mi Xiayao raised her eyebrows as she looked at Mrs. Chen in front of her with a sneer.
It's kind of interesting that he actually approached Mi Kexian and wanted to kill her with a knife?