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The Wu family was an aristocratic family in the capital. They had been in contact with the Lu family before. When Ye Zhen first became Lu Yaoyao, she accompanied Old Madam Lu to the Hundred Flower Garden and met Old Madam Wu.
At that time, no one could see that Lu Yaoyao looked like Princess Qin. Only Old Madam Wu did, but she didn't mention it. It was also because of this that Ye Zhen agreed to attend the Wu family's banquet.
The next day, Ye Zhen wore a set of silvery beaded soft silk autumn clothes dyed the color of lake water, and a pink silk skirt with lotus root silk. Her appearance was as delicate as a flower in early spring. Aunt Rong also specially put on a thin makeup for her, making her look even more beautiful and picturesque.
Old Madam Lu saw her granddaughter so beautiful and moving, with a satisfied smile in her eyes, she said, "Let's go."
In addition to Ye Zhen, Lu Jing also went to the banquet.
The Wu family's residence was in the eastern part of the city. About half an hour's journey away, several carriages were parked outside the door. Although the main purpose of the Wu family was to invite Ye Zhen, in order not to appear abrupt, they invited other friends who were more friendly to the Wu family.
The flower banquet was held in the garden of the Wu family's residence. The seats were set on both sides, and in the middle were all kinds of blooming autumn flowers. Now that the banquet had not begun, everyone just gathered around and talked.
Someone shouted, "Her Royal Highness and Old Madam Lu are here."
All the womenfolk quieted down and looked in the direction of Ye Zhen and the others.
Looking at the familiar faces in the garden, Ye Zhen followed Old Madam Lu with just the right smile on her lips.
Almost everyone's eyes fell on Ye Zhen. Some were puzzled, some were shocked, and most were amazed.
"Old Madam Lu, Her Royal Highness." The ladies who had been talking together stood up, saluted Ye Zhen, and stepped aside to let Old Madam Lu walk between them.
"Old Madam Wu, Madam Zhu, Madam Tang …" Old Madam Lu nodded with a smile and greeted the ladies who were already on good terms.
Old Madam Wu smiled and said to Old Madam Lu, "I was just wondering when you would come. Speak of the devil."
Old Madam Lu smiled and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Ye Zhen came to the Wu family today to accompany Old Madam Lu, so she just stood silently and smiled faintly.
But even if she didn't say anything, just her stunning beauty alone was enough to attract everyone's attention even if she didn't say anything.
"Your Highness, we haven't seen each other for a year. I almost didn't recognize you." Old Madam Wu couldn't hide the amazement in her eyes. She remembered seeing Lu Yaoyao in the Hundred Gardens a year ago. At that time, she just thought that she looked like Ye Zhen. Seeing her again today, she was almost stunned.
She didn't quite remember what Ye Zhen looked like when she grew up, but … with Princess Qin's exquisite beauty, she was probably as beautiful as Lu Yaoyao.
The others also said, "Her Royal Highness is truly the most beautiful woman in the world."
"That's right, that's right. That bastard's master saw him at the city gate. When he went home and told me, I didn't believe him. It's really … I've never seen such a good-looking person in my life."
"…"
Ye Zhen had a faint smile on the corner of her mouth. Listening to their compliments, she did not say anything.
"You guys don't scare our family's Yao Yao. This little girl hasn't gone out much before. She is very shy." Old Madam Lu gave Old Madam Wu a stern look.
"Yes, yes, today is the first time Her Royal Highness has come out to attend a banquet. Look at us, we are all so amazed that we don't know etiquette." Old Madam Wu smiled and motioned everyone to sit down and talk.
A girl about the same age as Ye Zhen beside Old Madam Wu stepped forward and smiled at Ye Zhen. "Your Royal Highness, let me accompany you to the garden. You will certainly feel bored listening to my grandmother chatting here."
Old Madam Lu glanced at Ye Zhen with a smile and did not object.
"Good." Ye Zhen knew this girl. Her name was Wu Zhenzhu, the granddaughter of Old Madam Wu. She used to be with Xu Huiru. She looked lively and lovely, but a little naive.
"Fourth Miss Lu, will you come with us?" Wu Zhenzhu looked at Lu Jing.
"All right." Lu Jing didn't know that today's flower-viewing banquet was held by Old Madam Wu for Ye Zhen. She was happy that the old madam finally took her out to socialize. When she saw Ye Zhen appear with her, the smile on her face disappeared.
Sure enough, as long as the so-called Royal Highness exists, everyone's attention will not be on her.
Wu Zhenzhu took them to the other side of the garden. "Princess, I heard that you cured many people of the plague in Huaijiang City before. Is it true?"
Ye Zhen was much more relaxed facing this naive Wu Zhenzhu than those madams. "Well, I helped Doctor Qi to treat them."
"You are so amazing." Wu Zhenzhu sighed.
Lu Jing sneered at the side, "A dignified princess doing such a thing that is inconsistent with her identity. What's so amazing about it?"
"It's because you are a princess and have such medical skills." Wu Zhenzhu said.
"You talk here, I'll go over there and have a look." Lu Jing felt bored and turned to walk over to the rockery.
Seeing Lu Jing walk away, Wu Zhenzhu glanced at Ye Zhen and whispered, "Your Royal Highness, actually … actually, I have one thing to ask you."
Ye Zhen was happy that Lu Jing didn't follow her. When she heard Wu Zhenzhu's words, she raised her eyebrows and asked lightly, "What's the matter?"
"It's about Consort Xu Xian … Oh, it's Concubine Xu." Wu Zhenzhu whispered, "Can you ask the emperor to spare Concubine Xu's eldest brother? He must have done something wrong for the sake of the overall situation. Now he has implicated Concubine Xu. They are also pitiful."
Ye Zhen looked at Wu Zhenzhu like a fool and sneered at the corner of her mouth. "Miss Wu, who let you say such words in front of me?"
"No …" Wu Zhenzhu hurriedly shook her head. "I really didn't."
"It seems that the Wu family has protected you too well. They didn't teach you how to distinguish right from wrong, let alone what kind of words you should say in front of others. What you said in front of me today was certainly not taught by Old Madam Wu." Ye Zhen said coldly, "Go back and tell the person who asked you to say this. If you want to plead for Xu Ji in front of me, do you want Xu Ji to die faster?"
She was not a vengeful person. She would not let Xu Ji go so easily if he didn't care about the lives of the people in the two villages.
Wu Zhenzhu was frightened by Ye Zhen's words. "Your Royal Highness, how can you be so cold-blooded and ruthless?"
"I am such a cold-blooded and ruthless person. Your Wu family is merciful. I shouldn't be here." Ye Zhen said with a smile and turned away.
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