Chapter 47: Eye-catching - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 47: Eye-catching

Wen Mengsheng smiled, "It's nothing. My father has some important matters for me to attend to. I'll go to the academy in a few days."

"I see."

"But what about you? Didn't your father instruct you to curry favor with Miss Wei early on? Why are you standing here alone?"

Mentioning this, Wen Yuwei's eyes showed some jealousy. Following her gaze, she saw Bai Sihan.

Aren't the Bai and Wei families at odds with each other? Why are they getting along so well?

"This new Miss Bai from the Bai family has quite the skill. She has impressed Wei Lanxuan after just two encounters and is now being treated as an esteemed guest. Hmph."

Wen Mengsheng frowned and whispered softly.

"In that case, you should go forward even more. What are you doing standing here? Don't forget the purpose of your father bringing you to the Eastern Capital. If you don't even have the desire to compete, then I suggest you return home early and find a common family to marry into. There's no need to say such sour words here."

With that, he pushed her gently from behind, his eyes filled with warning, signaling her to move quickly.

Wen Yuwei was about to step forward when suddenly a servant outside the door shouted loudly.

"The Crown Prince has arrived, the Sixth Prince has arrived, the Ninth Prince has arrived."

A group of people walked in with imposing strides, accompanied by some noble sons, and all the guests' eyes turned towards them.

The Crown Prince was dressed in a bright yellow brocade robe embroidered with coiled dragons, with a large pearl adorning his forehead.

Despite being nearly thirty, he looked much younger than Feng Jiaye, with a strong and imposing presence resembling Emperor Qi. His brows were firm and his figure was graceful.

In contrast, the Sixth Prince appeared too gentle, while the Ninth Prince seemed more feminine.

Upon seeing several princes walking over, Wei Lanxuan immediately led everyone to bow.

"Your daughter pays respects to His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Sixth Prince, and His Highness the Ninth Prince."

The young ladies behind her also bowed respectfully, not daring to overstep.

Feng Jinyao and Bai Siruo squatted behind them. Both of them were dressed plainly today, so they didn't attract much attention.

As everyone bowed to the princes, Feng Jinyao glanced quietly at the Ninth Prince.

In her previous life, she had a very bad impression of the Ninth Prince. After ascending the throne successfully, he became a bloodthirsty monarch, not only indiscriminately killing innocent people but also creating many unprecedented and cruel laws, causing countless grievances in the world.

Today, he wore a silver-patterned robe, with his dark hair hanging loose instead of tied up, secured by a jade-colored ribbon behind him. His upturned phoenix eyes revealed a hint of impatience.

His dark eyes quietly swept over everyone present, his expression indifferent.

"Please rise. Today, it is the Wei family's occasion, so there's no need for too much courtesy. We princes are just here to join in the fun. Miss Wei, there's no need to be polite. After we become one family in the future, you can bow then."

The one who spoke was the Crown Prince, his words carrying a hint of warmth and politeness, making people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze.

Unfortunately, those who knew the inside story understood that he and the Ninth Prince had long been at odds, and this was just superficial courtesy.

Upon hearing his words, Wei Lanxuan sighed inwardly, thinking of the past. Her eyes slightly reddened as she recalled various things, but in an instant, she showed a polite and somewhat shy smile.

"Your Highnesses, it is an honor for the Wei family to have you here today. Please take the seats of honor."

With that, she gestured for them to take their seats. The Crown Prince smiled and took a step forward, while the Sixth Prince, beside him, looked at Wei Lanxuan and the Ninth Prince, jokingly.

Among the present young ladies, each blushed, their eyes filled with spring.

With their backgrounds, marrying into prestigious families as primary wives would be more than adequate, but if they wanted to marry into the royal family, they would have to compromise on their status.

The Crown Prince already had a principal wife, but there were still two vacant positions for concubines. For those with courage, it was an opportunity to strive for.

The Sixth Prince was usually transparent, but he had a gentle demeanor and a delicate mind, appearing to be a humble gentleman, which attracted many young ladies.

The Ninth Prince held a high position of power and his maternal family was also very influential. Even though the position of principal wife was already taken, there were still some bold enough to vie for a position as a concubine.

"I wonder if today is the day for the marriage decree to be issued." Bai Siruo whispered to Feng Jinyao in a low voice, but she didn't receive a response. Turning her head, she saw Feng Jinyao looking in the direction of Wei Lanxuan with a somewhat contemplative expression.

"What are you looking at?" Bai Siruo nudged Feng Jinyao's shoulder.

Wei Lanxuan and the Ninth Prince were cousins by blood. According to reason, even if there was no romantic affection between them, they should have a bit more familial affection. However, when the Ninth Prince glanced at Wei Lanxuan just now, there was no hint of love in his eyes, not even a trace of sibling affection, which was somewhat strange.

However, these were just her conjectures and not something she could discuss with outsiders, so she changed the subject.

"Take a look at what Bai Sihan is doing."

Following her gaze, she indeed saw Bai Sihan's expression of reluctance and acceptance, causing Bai Siruo's eyes to show a hint of ridicule.

Bai Sihan was standing behind Wei Lanxuan, naturally closest to the princes when they spoke to her.

Suppressing her excitement and nervousness, this was the first time she had seen members of the royal family. She mustn't be careless.

After everyone was seated, she even took a tea cup from a nearby maid and walked over.

"Please enjoy, Your Highness."

She showed her best side profile, trying hard to look like a lady, which made the Crown Prince look at her more than twice.

"The maidservant in the mansion is truly stunning."

With this remark, Bai Sihan wished she could sink into the ground.

She thought she had gained favor in the eyes of the prince, but little did she know that the princes had seen all kinds of beauties, and the maidservants in the mansion were more beautiful than her, so she didn't attract their attention.

Wei Lanxuan frowned, disdainful of Bai Sihan's self-degrading behavior. She had regarded her as a sister before but she didn't expect her to be so unworthy.

"The Crown Prince misunderstood. This is Miss Bai, the granddaughter of the Bai family's concubine. She came to the capital a few days ago to congratulate Grandmother Bai on her birthday."

"Oh, I see. My apologies, Miss Bai."

The word 'concubine' felt like a needle piercing Bai Sihan's heart. It was the two words she hated the most in her life. Unfortunately, this wasn't the place for her to explode. She suppressed her sadness and anger and put on a graceful smile.

"His Highness overpraises the humble girl..."

Just as she was about to say something, she was stopped by Liang Luo and Wen Yuwei.

They had seen the princes a few times while accompanying Wei Lanxuan and were much calmer than her.

Accompanying Wei Lanxuan, they inserted a word from time to time, which forcibly pushed Bai Sihan out.

It was like a momentary glimpse of heaven and hell.

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