Although it’s not made with good intentions, it is indeed an open conspiracy.
If Guan Yuan was really brought here by people from the Changcang Sect, and they saw it, they couldn’t ignore it.
After all, they only learned that there was a larger organization behind Mei Shuiqing located outside Hua State with Xiao Tao’s cooperation. This girl could have left Jiang Xiyu, yet she returned willingly as an inside agent.
If they saw Guan Yuan but hesitated because of other concerns and didn’t intervene, even Wu Jue, who practices Buddhism, and Jiang Lingxi couldn’t bring themselves to do such a thing.
Furthermore, since Wu Hua has used Guan Yuan as bait, if the bait doesn’t serve its purpose, given Wu Hua’s ruthlessness, Guan Yuan’s fate is predictable.
From this perspective, Wu Hua is certain they will take the bait!
So once the bait is taken, what other schemes await?
Jiang Lingxi discreetly scanned the large faces in the banquet hall.
Not just the guests, but also the service personnel weaving among them. How many people from the Changcang Sect had infiltrated them?
As her mind raced, Shen Yunqing’s voice echoed in her ear, "Don’t act rashly just yet."
He knew this Majesty of his always liked to take the initiative, but for now, the situation was unclear. It was better to see if the other party had any additional plans.
Jiang Lingxi was planning to head towards the direction where Guan Yuan was last seen in Changning. Upon hearing this, she had to stop, "Hmm."
Even standing in a corner, her face remained as conspicuous as ever. After standing for a while, she was greeted by several groups of people.
Jiang Lingxi had just dealt with the intrusions when she saw Wei Minmin and Jiang Kaiyuan approaching her together.
She couldn’t help but rub her forehead. Today, she planned to stay far away from everyone, fearing that any real incident happening would affect those around her.
Wei Minmin was fine, but Jiang Kaiyuan, wasn’t he always paired with Zhou Lingyue? They were together at the show earlier, and now they were together again.
"Sister Lingxi, why are you hiding here, making it hard for us to find you?"
Jiang Lingxi clinked glasses with the two who approached, "Which of your eyes saw me hiding? I just finished with the previous engagement, and you two came right after."
"This is the price of popularity," Wei Minmin smiled casually, her eyes bright, "Sister Lingxi, you’ll get used to it."
Jiang Lingxi took a sip of red wine, choosing not to respond.
Wei Minmin smiled again and greeted Changning, who was standing to the side, "Changning."
"Good evening, Miss Wei."
Jiang Kaiyuan hadn’t seen Changning before, but seeing her position, he asked, "Is this Changning also Lingxi’s assistant?"
Wei Minmin quickly answered, "More like a bodyguard. Changning is quite skilled."
Jiang Kaiyuan nodded in agreement, "Sister Lingxi indeed needs a skilled assistant now."
Post-success, not only are there more opportunities, but crises also increase.
After all, in this circle, those who plot to topple you from your high position will only increase.
Unless you ascend to such heights that they can’t even reach.
Jiang Lingxi is currently seen favorably by many, showing potential to become a major success, but she’s still far from reaching the pinnacle.
The three of them chatted casually for a while, but Jiang Lingxi was the first to notice the shift in the banquet hall’s atmosphere.
Although Changning was sensitive to danger, she was not yet familiar with changes in a banquet’s atmosphere.
She slightly tilted her head to look towards the grand palace-style staircase.
Wei Minmin and Jiang Kaiyuan, who were bickering softly, reacted a beat later and quickly turned to look.
On the staircase stood a trio spanning three generations. Their mere appearance had already drawn the gaze of ninety-nine percent of the banquet attendees.
Wei Minmin couldn’t help but utter a small exclamation, "This grand dame actually showed up!"
No introduction was necessary; Jiang Lingxi immediately knew who the graceful and composed lady standing in the center was.
Aibosi Koli, the current leader of the Aibosi family, has been in power for over forty years, considered a legendary figure.
This is truly someone who stands at the pinnacle.
After all, she is nearly ninety and still active. Even old Casuo is just a junior in her presence, marrying this grand lady’s niece.
With the highest seniority and status, it’s no wonder everyone instinctively quieted down, giving her their undivided attention.
Vini led Gu Qiantong forward, "Grand-Aunt."
Aibosi Koli looked down at her grand-niece, her voice authoritative yet affectionate, "Vini."
She then turned to Gu Qiantong standing beside her grand-niece, "Young lady from the Gu Family?"
Gu Qiantong was suddenly so nervous her heartbeat skipped half a beat.
This was someone even her grandfather treated with utmost caution, let alone her own guilty conscience at the moment.
"Yes, Qiantong is pleased to meet you."
"No need to be nervous, go ahead and enjoy yourselves."
Vini took Gu Qiantong’s hand and respectfully withdrew.
After the younger generation greeted her, Casuo also stepped forward to exchange pleasantries and escorted his wife, who appeared alongside the old lady, away.
Once the members of the Aibosi family finished greeting the elder, only a few weighty figures present approached thereafter.
Most people were self-aware enough to know they were unqualified to approach her.
Even Gu Qiantong, the Gu family’s eldest daughter, wouldn’t have had the opportunity to individually approach if she hadn’t been accompanied by Miss Vini.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall turned more formal.
Fortunately, the elder didn’t stay long, leaving the stern-looking eldest son in charge of entertaining the guests before turning to head back upstairs with a group of guests who could engage her.
The remaining eldest son, although somewhat indifferent, was young and hadn’t developed the aura to dominate an appearance yet, allowing the banquet hall atmosphere to slowly lighten up.
In less than ten minutes from when Aibosi Koli appeared to when she left, Jiang Lingxi and her companions watched from a distance without moving, and now that they withdrew their gaze, no one spoke for a moment.
Jiang Lingxi was preoccupied and had no desire to speak, while Wei Minmin and Jiang Kaiyuan were still absorbed in the shock of seeing a giant in person for the first time.
It was Changning who quietly reminded her, "Sister Lingxi."
Jiang Lingxi looked up to see someone walking towards her, raising her eyebrows in surprise.
Wei Minmin turned her head belatedly and widened her eyes, "Oh my, why is the eldest son coming over here? He can’t be coming for me, right!"
Saying this, she quickly turned and looked at Jiang Lingxi, "Sister Lingxi, could it be that he is coming over for you?"
Among the three of them, in her view, only Sister Lingxi could warrant such attention.
Thinking this, she silently stepped back two paces. Ever sensible, Minmin never stands in the way!
Soon, the person stopped in front of Jiang Lingxi.
"Miss Jiang, long admired."
"Miss Jiang was hard to find," the typically indifferent person uncharacteristically unveiled a smile, almost causing Wei Minmin’s eyes to fall out, "It seems Miss Jiang prefers quieter settings. Coincidentally, although Grand-Auntie isn’t present today, she watched Uncle Casuo’s show on the live broadcast and expressed her admiration for Miss Jiang. If you find the hall too noisy, you may move to the second floor. It’s smaller but quieter than here."
In her ear, Wei Minmin could be heard sharply inhaling.
Jiang Lingxi looked at the face that was better unsmiling and twirled a Buddha Bead in her hand, returning with a smile, "Then I shall take the liberty."
Indeed, she was quite curious.
On the first floor, there seemed to be a trace of Guan Yuan.
What awaited her on the second floor?
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