Chapter 168
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Just as they were speaking, they saw someone coming from the opposite side. Both of them quickly buried their heads in their work and did not dare to speak. But they heard that person walking in front of them and said with a sharp voice, "Newcomer?"
"Replying to Gao GongGong, it is." Someone answered at the side.
The little eunuch boldly looked up and saw three people standing in front of him. One of them was dressed as a chief eunuch and the other was dressed as a second rank eunuch. The one called Gao GongGong was the one dressed as a chief eunuch.
Gao GongGong swept a glance at both of them and his eyes landed on the little eunuch before asking, "What is your name?"
"This servant Xiao Li-zi." The little eunuch was also quick-witted and quickly replied respectfully.
"Then it shall be him." Gao GongGong said to the person beside him, "There is a lack of a pot bearer in the front banquet. He looks well-behaved and would most likely be able to please the nobles' eyes. Let him take over."
"Yes."
Xiao Li-zi's heart was also excited. As such, he would be able to follow what the palace maid said just now and obtain a lot of money as a reward. If he was able to catch the eyes of any master, perhaps he would have some good fortune in the future.
In the Nine-layered Imperial Palace, everyone was trying their best to climb up. Even the lowliest servant would dream of flying up to the top of the tree in one night.
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In the front hall, there were already many Furens and Young Ladies who had arrived. Other than those who had some relationship with the concubines in the Palace and were invited to the back to talk to the ladyships, most of the womenfolk were still sitting outside chatting.
"Why is Shen Furen and General Shen not here yet?" A Furen with high cheekbones smiled, "Today's main character is them. Is it that they deliberately came late?"
"Shen Furen wants to hide her daughter from others, so she deliberately hid it." Another round-faced furen said with a smile, but the tone of her words was full of ridicule.
Shen Xin, as the Formidable Great General with outstanding meritorious services, did not take in concubines and had the ability to be loyal to Luo Xue Yan. Which of the noble Furens present did not have a lot of concubines in their family and had countless messy matters. Naturally they were full of jealousy towards Luo Xue Yan's good life, her husband doted on her and her son was outstanding.
What females loved to compare the most was that Luo Xue Yan was more blessed and the other Furens were more jealous and wished that Luo Xue Yan would also be bad. Thus Shen Miao's appearance became the only thing that could strike Luo Xue Yan. Shen Miao was stupid and had no talent. Her appearance was not good and she could still make a fool of herself in the Palace. Every year at this time, it was the happiest time for these Furens. To be able to see Shen Xin and his wife being humiliated because of this daughter, it was as if they could gain some benefits.
"Don't know what kind of clothes Fifth Shen Young Lady will wear this year." A mocking smile floated on Yi Pei Lan's face, "Last year her clothes with gold leaves pasted on it was very beautiful and matched with her gold jewellery, it was considered very 'noble'. Could it be Silver Leaf this year? "
These words immediately caused the surrounding young ladies to echo in agreement, and their sarcastic remarks rang out incessantly.
Just at this moment, a crisp female voice appeared out of thin air, "Everyone must not say that. Now Fifth Shen Young Lady can be considered to have received the teachings of General Shen. One must know that even the Young Master of the Cai family could not do anything to the archery in the academy examinations. What if he is unhappy and wants to exchange pointers with you on another day?"
As soon as these words came out, the crowd immediately quietened down. Many of the Furens and Young Ladies here were present at the academy examinations and personally witnessed Shen Miao's fierceness. These words made their hearts involuntarily shiver. That Cai Lin did not even put Shen Miao in his eyes, what if she was angered and an arrow was shot over?
The one who said these words was Feng An Ning and when she said it, she received a disapproving stare from Feng Furen. It would not be fun to offend so many Furens. Feng An Ning wrinkled her nose unhappily. She could not bear to see these people speaking ill of others behind their backs. In front of Shen Xin, one fear that they would not even dare to let out a fart and still rush to fawn on him and speak ill of others' daughter behind his back.
Before the awkward atmosphere dissipated, one could hear a eunuch shouting from outside, "The Formidable Great General has arrived."
Everyone's eyes looked towards the door.
The one walking at the front was Shen Xin and Shen Qiu. Shen Xin walked like a dragon and tiger and did not show anger. There was an iron blooded aura of a soldier that made the furens in the hall feel terrified. Shen Qiu's posture was tall and his smile was warm. His two shallow dimples made him look very amiable and all the young females could not help but blush.
The two of them did not linger in the front hall. They turned sideways and walked towards the main hall, where the men were. Everyone's eyes naturally fell behind them.
Luo Xue Yan was wearing a sky green soft armour with a waist and her hair was combed into a neat bun. She was different from those Furens who had heavy makeup. Her outfit was extremely refreshing and simple but because of the high quality of the fabric, it did not look rough. Her beautiful eyes were moving and there was a bold and heroic spirit, which was a kind of beauty that was different from ordinary Furens.
Following closely behind was a slender purple figure that leisurely walked over.
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