As soon as Yang Ruqing entered, she was met with the scent of rouge, powder, and perfume.

At a glance, one sees a graceful yet plump figure adorned with jewels and shimmering finery.

In fine clothes and jewels, some pretended to be refined, others feigned tranquility, and still others played the role of cleverness...

Yang Ruqing felt as if she had stepped into the Grand View Garden. The young ladies and maids before her seemed to be embodiments of the characters from the book.

Their entrance caused a slight stir in the drawing-room.

A pair of eyes, all focused on Mu Zichuan in front of Yang Ruqing.

Then, the surrounding air seemed to become scorching hot.

This made Yang Ruqing, who stood behind Mu Zichuan, want to laugh a little.

These noble ladies, they always pretend.

Even when you met the talented and handsome Mu Zichuan, didn't you still fawn over him?

It's just a slight commotion, because they all have to maintain their image.

Pretentious, putting on airs, acting like a know-it-all.

Yang Ruqing, amidst these flocks of birdsong and bustling activity, suddenly felt a very unfriendly gaze upon her.

She knew she had come with Mukizuka, so it was natural for these young ladies to be jealous of her.

But those jealous glances from the young ladies, they were just a fleeting moment. And within that glance, there was so much more packed in.

She couldn't help but follow his gaze and almost smiled.

Where in life would we not meet? It's Han Ruyi again.

Their eyes met, and Han Ruyi's narrowed slightly, a cold smile curling her lips.

That laugh made Yang Ruqing feel a chill run down her spine. It was as if she had walked into a trap, a prey waiting to be captured by the hunter.

This feeling was just a flash, and then Yang Ruohong gave Han Ruyi a look of disdain.

It's like watching an idiot.

Then, she retracted her gaze and ignored Han Ruyi hiding behind the crowd, with a face almost twisted with anger and nostrils flaring. She followed Mu Zi Chuan's footsteps and walked into the study confidently.

Xiao Cai led Mu Zichuan and Yang Ruqing to two stools and smiled: "A few ladies arrived unexpectedly just now. My mistress is chatting with them over there. Miss, you two can have some tea first and watch the ladies' poetry competition while we wait for my mistress to join us."

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Mu Zi Chuan nodded slightly: "It's fine, we just came to join in the fun. Lady, please continue with your work first."

Xiao Cai nodded and then smiled at Yang Ruoqing: "My apologies for the lack of greeting, please forgive me."

Yang Ruqing also smiled and said, "It's alright, it's alright. Let's play first, Little Cai, you should go busy yourself first."

Yang Ruqing understood, in a situation like this, it was just a party for the young masters and ladies of high society.

>It's hard enough to even get an invitation to this gathering.

Mrs. Lin hastily sent a maid to invite Mu Zichuan over to play. This shows that Mu Zichuan has already gained a certain level of fame in the aristocratic circle of the capital city.

Moreover, even if Mistress Lin, the host, is temporarily absent, her maid represents her.

Moreover, there are many other attendants waiting to serve in this elegant room.

Yang Ruqing is a person who goes with the flow, and she thinks it's great.

So, after sitting down, regardless of the commotion caused by those young ladies sparring with poetry and songs beside her, she took up the tea she had brewed for herself.

Sipping and savoring the exquisite pastries before me.

Because it's Mrs. Lin's invitation, not coming over for a visit would make me seem aloof and disrespectful.

Mu Zichuan's hushed explanation reached Yang Ruqing's ears.

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She turned her head and found that Mukizuka was looking at her with eyes full of guilt.

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She was stunned, her mouth full of something, and she asked him in a mumbled way, "What's wrong? Why say such things?"

“I'm afraid you'll be bored...” Mu Zi川 said.

This girl, born and raised in the village, is a true country bumpkin.

She always disliked the most was listening to his pompous talk.

She was a straightforward woman, and she was quite different from those seemingly elegant noble ladies in this elegant room.

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He was a little worried she'd find it boring...

"I think this place is pretty good, and I can even see some beautiful women," Yang Ruqing swallowed the food in her mouth and smiled mischievously.

Want to see a beautiful woman?

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Mù Zǐchuān was also stunned.

At this time, some sparrows and swallows came over to greet Mu Zi Chuan proactively.

"Lord Mu, I've heard much about you. I am..."

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The woman who came over to greet him introduced herself, saying she was from a noble family.

Mu Zi Chuan stood up and responded to her with a few indifferent words, then the woman left.

He had just sat down and hadn't spoken to Yang Ruqing yet when another person arrived.

Just then, back and forth, several batches had already come.

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Then, Yang Ruqing saw that more young masters in embroidered silks and fine robes came in.

The private room suddenly came alive, filled with young ladies and gentlemen of the nobility.

They were drawn to each other and got to know each other in the way one would expect of high society—with polite conversation...

Everyone was waiting for Madam Lin to arrive and support today's poetry gathering. Taking advantage of this gap, Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but smile at Mu Zichuan.

She whispered, "I get it now, this is a high-class matchmaking event. No wonder Mrs. Lin intercepted you halfway, hahaha..."

Mu Zi Chuan wasn't stupid, he also understood the situation now.

He looked a bit embarrassed and said, "I'll go tell Little Cai over there. Let's go."

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He was about to get up, but Yang Ruqing pulled him back.

"What's the matter? Come on in! It's not good to leave halfway, just treat it as watching other people perform. Besides, there are so many delicious pastries to eat, it's quite fun." she said.

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Mùzichuan looked at Yang Ruoheng's pastry plate, which was originally piled high but now lay flat, and his face darkened.

This girl, didn't she eat until she was so full she burped earlier?

How...

Yang Ruqing immediately saw through Mu Zichuan's surprise. She smiled nonchalantly.

"Let me tell you a secret,"

"What secret?"

“I'm a big eater, hahaha...”

She smiled, took another pastry, and took a small bite, savoring it.

Mu Zichuan looked at the woman beside him. At this moment, all the chatter around them gradually faded away.

He only felt, in his heart, a strange calm and steadiness.

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He likes her as she is, unpretentious, genuine, and cute. She enjoys treats but isn't greedy.

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But it's a girl's natural pursuit of good food, and the way she eats, seeming carefree yet graceful, he finds it enjoyable.

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All the chatter and noise fell silent upon Mrs. Lin's arrival.

Seeing the noblewoman being surrounded by people as she walked over, Yang Ruoqing knew the protagonist had arrived. She quickly put the pastries back in her hand, sat up straight, and cast her gaze in that direction.

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