It seemed he noticed something, Lu Huaixin gave Yun Wanye a deep look, his eyes quickly passing over with a hint of gloom.
"Let’s go."
They walked towards the bridge, Lu Huaixin in the lead, followed by Mo Zhaozhao and Yun Wanyao, with Yun Wanqing carrying the chattering Yun Wanqing at the back.
On the way, the atmosphere was a bit strange, Mo Zhaozhao always felt as though the person behind her was staring at her with dark eyes.
"I wonder if Cousin has arrived yet."
She turned her head towards Yun Wanyao, trying to distract herself.
Yun Wanyao shook her head, saying, "She probably hasn’t arrived yet. When I got off the carriage earlier, I didn’t see the Jiang Family’s carriage."
"Then Cousin is really quite late, let’s hurry and save her a seat when we get there."
"No need to rush, Princess. With Ah Tang’s status and reputation, does she really need us to save her a seat?"
Mo Zhaozhao: "..."
She glanced at Yun Wanyao with resentment, sighing helplessly in her heart, Silly Ah Yao, can’t you tell I’m deliberately trying to find a topic to chat with you about?
When they reached the pavilion in the center of the waterside pavilion, it was already full of guests.
The elegant and handsome noblemen and the graceful noblewomen gathered in small groups.
Seeing Mo Zhaozhao, everyone came forward to greet her one by one.
In Da Wu Country, it was customary to use the bowing salute in daily life, rarely resorting to the formal kneeling salute.
In the presence of a large crowd, Mo Zhaozhao resumed her princess demeanor, haughtily and coolly dismissing everyone’s salutations.
[Wow, truly the novel world, everyone’s appearance is exceptionally attractive.]
[With so many people, not a single one is unattractive; even the nameless extras have their own unique attractions.]
Yun Wanqing quickly scanned everyone with her eyes, noticing that these nameless extras were either handsome or beautiful, each of their appearances distinctive enough to avoid any confusion.
Even their skin and figures were outstanding, one better than the other.
Yun Wanyao: "..."
Yun Wanye: "..."
What do you mean no names?
Everyone here has their own names and courtesy names, alright?
Moreover, each person comes from a distinguished noble family, how could they be nameless extras?
[Moreover, this waterside pavilion is also exquisitely built.]
[On both sides outside, there were places reserved to sequentially plant seasonal flowering trees, ensuring blooms in every season, truly a sight to behold.]
Yun Wanqing’s gaze was soon drawn to the blooming plum blossoms outside the waterside pavilion.
Seeing her delight, Yun Wanye carried her a few steps to the nearest White Jade Plum, then lazily leaned against the vermilion railing, listening nonchalantly to her joyful thoughts, his gaze falling upon the nearby young woman.
"Ah Yao, let’s sit here."
Mo Zhaozhao, pulling Yun Wanyao along, grandly occupied the best spot.
The winter banquet venue was set up the day before.
White jade tables were arranged around, allowing the noble gentlemen and ladies to choose their seats, with the center being the main stage of the banquet.
Since the previous Empress Dowager’s health began to deteriorate, the winter banquet had always been hosted by the senior Sacrificial Officer of the Imperial College and several highly reputed literary giants.
The noble gentlemen and ladies attending the banquet continued to arrive one after another.
Suddenly, the crowd started to stir.
"Look quickly, it’s our Da Wu Country’s number one talented lady, Jiang Zitang, the renowned Jiang the Talented Lady has arrived."
"Oh, you only noticed Jiang the Talented Lady? Haven’t you seen Mr. Xie beside her? Mr. Xie, who usually leads a reclusive life, never misses the winter banquet. I bet it’s because of Jiang the Talented Lady."
"Indeed, Jiang the Talented Lady and Mr. Xie have been close since childhood, perfectly matched; it seems their good news is near."
"..."
Upon hearing the commotion, Mo Zhaozhao and Yun Wanyao looked towards the bridgehead and saw Jiang Zitang in a misty purple long dress, walking side by side with a tall, handsome man in dark clothing.
The man’s expression was indifferent, and his whole body exuded an aura that warned off strangers.
"Ah Yao, there’s Cousin and Mr. Xie."
Mo Zhaozhao said to Yun Wanyao, standing up and waving vigorously to Jiang Zitang.
"Cousin, over here."
Jiang Zitang had already noticed them, and upon hearing Mo Zhaozhao’s words, her pace quickened as she headed towards them.
"Princess, Ah Yao."
She greeted them with a smile.
The man beside her, however, gave Mo Zhaozhao a very reserved bow, without uttering a single word the entire time, then stood to the side expressionlessly.
As for Yun Wanyao, he didn’t even bother to spare a glance.
Mo Zhaozhao and Yun Wanyao were already accustomed to this person’s indifference, neither taking his attitude to heart, but Jiang Zitang was quite embarrassed and felt a bit guilty.
She tugged at Xie Xuanrong’s sleeve, helplessly saying, "Ah Yong, there’s also Ah Yao."
Seeing this, Yun Wanyao quickly waved her hand, very tactfully saying, "It’s okay, Ah Tang, I won’t mind."