Chapter 517: If It's Not Yours, Don't Covet It!

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Chapter 517: If It's Not Yours, Don't Covet It!


Under the gaze of everyone, Qin Ruan slowly walked into the banquet hall.


She was wearing the luxurious, noble, and elegant haute couture dress prepared for her by Hou Yunjiao.


The dress was adorned with delicate fringes that swayed as Qin Ruan moved, creating a charming and dazzling effect.


At this moment, she looked magnificent, elegant, dignified, and poised.


She exuded a beauty akin to the first rays of the sun on the snow, making the dress even more radiant and captivating.


Just as Third Young Master had said, she was the most dazzling presence in the room.


Qin Ruan was not alone; she was accompanied by Lin Hao, who was dressed formally, and Qin Mei, who wore a sharp suit.


Qin Mei came along out of boredom.


His presence attracted attention, simply because he was cradling a snow-white cat in his arms.


These three individuals were all incredibly stunning and extraordinary.


One was beautiful beyond compare, radiating a sunny handsomeness and drawing frequent gazes due to the adorable creature in his arms.


Another had a tall stature, exuding a ferocious aura, giving off an impression that he was not to be trifled with.


Upon seeing Qin Ruan's arrival, Lu Han and Lu Yichen, the two brothers, approached the entrance to the banquet hall from different directions.


"Madam Hou."


"Younger Sister!"


The different titles used by the Lu brothers were clearly heard by the surrounding people.


Qin Ruan smiled gently at the two brothers standing before her.


She turned around and picked up the exquisite gift box from Lin Hao's hand, which was also prepared by Hou Yunjiao.


Qin Ruan presented the exquisite gift box to Lu Han.


Her clear and melodious voice conveyed sincere blessings, "Congratulations."


Lu Han accepted the gift box with both hands, saying, "You're too kind."


Under the watchful eyes of those around them, he reached out his hand in invitation, saying, "Madam Hou, please."


Qin Ruan nodded, smiling, and walked gracefully and confidently into the center of the banquet hall.


Qin Mei followed along with the cat in his arms, stepping uncomfortably.


The snowball in his arms behaved well, staying curled up throughout, not even sparing a glance at the prominent figures from various circles around them.


In its eyes, these humans were less important than its own nap time.


On the leftmost sofa in the center of the banquet hall sat a row of young men and women.


Among them were a few familiar faces: Long Xinzhe, Ling Xiaoxuan, Gu Qingqing, and others.


When someone witnessed Qin Ruan's grand entrance, they couldn't help but sarcastically remark without hiding their disdain, "Even without Third Young Master accompanying her, she still tries to steal the limelight. No matter how beautifully she dresses, she can't hide her poor, humble origins from the slums."


The person who spoke was an ordinary-looking young girl.


As soon as she spoke, both Long Xinzhe and Ling Xiaoxuan glanced at her, their expressions filled with displeasure.


Ling Xiaoxuan's lips curved with a mocking arc as she retorted, "If you have the guts, say those words face-to-face with Madam Hou."


The girl, knowing that Ling Xiaoxuan came from a prestigious family, kept quiet.


Another young girl standing beside the girl furrowed her brows and said, "She's just a bastard. Xiao Lan is right; she relied on unscrupulous means to marry Third Young Master Hou."


It had to be admitted that this girl was very beautiful.

If it weren't for Qin Ruan's high-profile appearance, this girl could also be considered one of the outstanding female guests at the banquet.


Her appearance is youthful and beautiful, appearing as an innocent and lovely girl, even more captivating than Ling Xiaoxuan's stunning beauty.


She belongs to the Xiao family, one of the six prominent families, and her name is Xiao Wentian.


Her sister is Xiao Wenrou, who married into the Nangong family.


Xiao Wenrou personally arranged a marriage between Hou Yunjiao and her own younger sister.


Ling Xiaoxuan leaned against the sofa, her hands resting on the edge of the sofa, looking at Xiao Wentian with a smile that was not quite a smile.


"Whether it concerns me or not, that woman named Xiao Lan or Xiao Lü, her ugly face that can't bear anyone being more beautiful than her, it pains my eyes to look at her. I can't help but criticize her."


Xiao Lan, seeing Xiao Wentian step forward, gained confidence. "You're talking nonsense. Who said anything about whether she's beautiful or not? I'm talking about her background. She comes from a poor neighborhood and just looking at her makes one nauseous!"


Ling Xiaoxuan's eyes turned cold, her sharp gaze fixed on Xiao Lan. "But Master Hou doesn't find her nauseating. He cherishes her and holds her in his heart."


Xiao Lan became furious and spoke without restraint, "You're talking nonsense. That woman only entered the Hou family because she was unmarried and pregnant. The Hou family let her in because of the child in her belly!"


Xiao Wentian chimed in, "Xiao Lan's words may be harsh, but she's stating known facts. Don't be so confrontational."


Ling Xiaoxuan touched her chin, her eyes scanning Xiao Lan and Xiao Wentian.


She smiled, "Why are you both in such a hurry?"


Xiao Lan glared angrily at Ling Xiaoxuan, "You started it!"


Xiao Wentian's expression wasn't pleasant either, "Master Huo would never be interested in a woman from a poor neighborhood, let alone a illegitimate daughter!"


Ling Xiaoxuan blinked, staring at Xiao Wentian's flushed face.


She shook her head lightly, "Look at your enraged little face. It's a well-known fact that everyone knows what's in Sima Zhao's heart."


Xiao Wentian turned her head to look at the people around her, and everyone was staring at her with meaningful looks.


She glared at Ling Xiaoxuan, her expression almost on the verge of tears.


"What are you talking about?"


Ling Xiaoxuan sneered, "Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, Xiao Wentian, you know it deep down. Don't blame me for not reminding you, don't covet what's not yours."


"Wuwuwu..."


Xiao Wentian couldn't argue with her, her eyes reddened, and she burst into tears.


She was just a pampered little princess, spoiled by the Xiao family.


Her thoughts were always written on her face, unlike the other children of the prominent families who hid their true intentions behind smiles.


Seeing Xiao Wentian crying, Ling Xiaoxuan wrinkled her nose in disdain, finding it boring.


This girl cries too easily.


If her sister, Xiao Wenrou, who was controlled by her younger sister, saw this, she wouldn't have a good time.


Everyone knew that Xiao Wenrou seemed gentle and polite, but if her younger sister was bullied, she would immediately transform into a warrior.


Ling Xiaoxuan got up and silently left this scene of disputes.


Soon, Xiao Wenrou hurried over when she heard the commotion.


She embraced Xiao Wentian, who was sitting on the sofa, covering her face and crying.


"Wentian, what happened?"


"Wuwuwu..."


Xiao Wentian didn't speak, just kept crying.


"Sister! Ling Xiaoxuan bullied me. I made a few comments about the woman Master Hou married, and she bullied me!"


Xiao Wenrou held her sister in her arms and said, "Darling, don't cry, we are ladies, we won't stoop to her level."


Xiao Wentian raised her tear-filled eyes and asked seriously, "Why did Master Hou marry that woman?"


As soon as those around them heard this, they became interested and eagerly listened.


They knew that Xiao Wenrou had always been interested in Third Young Master Hou.


But fate plays tricks, and the King has no intention.

However, I didn't expect that Xiao Wenrou's younger sister would also have feelings for Third Young Master Hou.


Long Xinzhe and Gu Qingqing exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with surprise.


The Xiao sisters really managed to surprise people.


Xiao Wenrou was taken aback by her sister's words.


She looked coldly at the curious faces around her and smiled softly, "She's pregnant, so Master Huo has no choice but to marry her."


"Then I can too!"


"... " Xiao Wenrou clenched her lips.


She wondered if her family had been too protective of Tiantian. Her own personality was not suitable for dealing with people.


She couldn't say such things in public.


With a sigh, Xiao Wenrou pulled her sister up and left the area.


She took her to a corner and stroked Xiao Wentian's hair.


She wiped away the tears in her sister's eyes and asked softly, "Do you know what it means to be a third party?"


Xiao Wentian pouted and nodded, "I know."


"Just now, don't say those things again, and don't speak ill of Third Young Master Hou's wife behind her back. Master Hou is a cunning and scheming person, you two are not suitable for each other."


"But I like him."


Xiao Wentian looked up, revealing a pair of innocent and clear eyes.


"That woman doesn't come from a high background. She relied on getting pregnant to enter the Hou family, that's a fact."


Xiao Wenrou rubbed her sister's head. "It's also a fact that Master Hou likes her."


"I just want to marry Master Hou."


Xiao Wentian's attitude was firm.


Xiao Wenrou said, "Tiantian, I've always wondered, what exactly do you see in him?"


"...He's handsome!"


After thinking for a while, Xiao Wentian gave this somewhat awkward answer.


Xiao Wenrou gritted her teeth. "There are so many good-looking men out there. Let your sister find someone even better-looking than him for you!"


Xiao Wentian blinked her clear eyes and a hopeful expression appeared on her face.


She tentatively asked, "Even better-looking than Master Hou?"


Xiao Wenrou thought for a moment and realized that she had never met a man who looked better than Master Hou.


Among the young generations of the major families in the capital, she couldn't find a man who could match Third Young Master Hou.


But facing her sister's hopeful expression, Xiao Wenrou reluctantly nodded.


"Even better-looking than him!"


Xiao Wentian hesitated and nodded shyly, "Then... that's fine."


Seeing the smile on her sister's face, Xiao Wenrou breathed a sigh of relief.


Whether it was true love or other factors between Third Young Master Hou and Qin Ruan, it had nothing to do with her.


She just hoped that her sister wouldn't get involved.


Xiao Wenrou held her sister's hand and whispered, "Be careful what you say in front of the Long family. Also, Ling Xiaoxuan is on good terms with Master Hou's wife, and the Lu family..."


Xiao Wenrou mentioned several powerful forces and people who had a good relationship with Qin Ruan.


"In front of these people, you must not bring up anything about Master Hou and his wife."


Xiao Wentian furrowed her beautiful eyebrows. "But everyone is discussing it. They even say that the illegitimate daughter of the Qin family is not worthy of Master Hou and that she will be kicked out of the Hou family. By the way, sister, you used to like Master Hou too, but now you're married. Maybe I have a chance. Maybe the illegitimate daughter and Master Hou will get a divorce, and then I can marry into the Hou family."


Fine! This girl is still thinking about Third Young Master Hou.


Xiao Wenrou said in a deep voice, "No, you can't!"


"What those gossipmongers say is their business. You can't join in the rumors. There's a lot involved here, and Master Hou values Qin Ruan a lot. Qin Ruan is not the Qin family's illegitimate daughter. She's now pregnant with the fourth generation of the Hou family, and regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, the Hou family will not give her up. If you like good-looking men, I will find someone even better-looking than Master Hou for you, and you can do whatever you want."


"Oh, I see." Xiao Wentian's face fell.


Then she added, "Qin Ruan is not the Qin family's illegitimate daughter? But why do those people say things that sound so real?"

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