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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

As the Prime Minister trusted by the Emperor, and because he was good at management, he was not close with the princes but he was not far from them. Therefore, when Shen Linghan hosted the banquet, many young masters and mistresses came to the capital on their own accord, after all, the direct daughter of the Shen family was extremely talented and beautiful, her name was renowned in the capital, and there was no harm in getting on good terms with her.

Today's banquet was different from the one before. The eldest daughter of the Shen family, Shen Ninghua, had returned. Although no one would say anything openly, they were already prepared to watch the show. How would this second lady, Shen Lingghan, react?

Due to the hot weather, the banquet was arranged in the pavilion right next to the garden. Shen Ninghua brought Bluebird and the others over, and from afar, they could see the curtain hanging around the pavilion, gently swaying under the gentle breeze. The entire scene was like a painting of the beautiful young ladies in the surroundings laughing and silent.

"I thought it was the young miss of the Shen family. I really didn't recognize her just now. After all, this jet-black bird suddenly turned into a multicolored parrot. I'm afraid no one will be able to distinguish it clearly." Seeing Shen Ninghua's arrival, a woman in the crowd suddenly spoke up.

Following her words, everyone turned their gazes onto Shen Ninghua one after the other. They pinched the handkerchief and covered their lips as they laughed out loud. Their expressions were filled with ridicule.

Seeing that she was wearing a dress, a look of disdain flashed across Shen Ling Han's eyes before she quickly disappeared.

Hong Ling's eyes lit up and her face turned red.

"I don't know where the bird my cousin was talking about is, but I'm rather curious about it."

Looking at Shen Ninghua's smiling face, Zhao Ruyun scoffed, "Don't you know that there's a saying that goes as far as the eye can see? Oh, I forgot. You are a homeless person without any education, so you shouldn't have much experience. "

Shen Ninghua, on the other hand, did not change his smile. He did not care about her sarcasm at all. "Dragon gave birth to dragon and phoenix. Father is the prime minister, and his character is as loose as pine. All the daughters of my Shen family are naturally well versed in our knowledge. Cousin, with your knowledge, you should understand, right?"

Zhao Ruyun sneered and looked at Shen Ninghua with disdain, "The daughters of the Shen family are naturally beautiful and understanding, but who knows if a rotten fish eye will be mixed into this pearl?" Hmph, she was born with jet-black skin, just like mud. It's hard to say if she is Prime Minister Shen's daughter or not!

Shen Ninghua's expression suddenly turned cold. Her black eyes shined with a cold light as she stared straight at Zhao Ruyun. "Cousin, what is the meaning of this? Could it be that just because the Zhao Family is powerful, they are trying to bully my Shen Family? I'd like to hear it! Where are the fish eyes! If what Cousin says is true, then I will go and tell Father. "

After that, she had married the young general, Sima Wen, and had even relied on the Sima family's influence to mock and ridicule her. Back then, in order to help Hundred Miles Jin Ze win over the court's officials, she had endured everything. Zhao Ruyun's personality was extremely arrogant and impulsive. If she was slightly guided, she would speak carelessly. Even if she had the Zhao Family, such a person was not something she was afraid of.

"Tell uncle?" What a grand gesture. Then why don't you tell me. "I also want to ask uncle about this. You didn't even greet me when you saw me. Is this your way of rearing people?" Zhao Ruyun looked at her in disdain.

Upon hearing that, Shen Ninghua immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Cousin."

Zhao Ruyun was quite proud of herself. She turned her head and looked at the few young ladies who were watching the show, "Heh, look. You were just a country girl just now. Now you know how to be polite."

Shen Ninghua raised her gaze. With a cold glint in her eyes, she straightened her body and said, "Cousin sister, I'm from the countryside, but you're a lady who was raised in a proper manner. I presume that you're well-mannered. "Don't you want to return my gesture of courtesy at this time?"

"Reply? "What status do you have that you can afford to receive my return gift?"

Shen Ninghua's expression turned cold. "Then I would like to ask cousin, what's your status and rank compared to mine?" Do you have a title on your head, or do you have a title on your body? We are all the young mistresses of our own families, how can I not be as noble as my cousin? Or do you mean to say that our Shen family can't compare to yours, Zhao family? "

In all honesty, the Zhao Family's position in the imperial court was much higher than the Shen Family. After all, the Empress was Zhao Huiying. However, in terms of official positions, the two Patriarchs were equivalent in status. No matter how foolish Zhao Ruyun was, he wouldn't bring the empress out to shock the crowd in front of so many people.

"You …" Zhao Ruyun's eyes were burning with anger. As the direct descendant of the Zhao Family, where was she not being sought after by others? This cheap girl dared to question her in such an impolite manner. She wanted to raise her palm and slap Shen Ninghua's face.

The blue sparrow's eyes narrowed and it was about to make a move. Shen Ninghua, on the other hand, had already raised her hand and grabbed Zhao Ruyun's wrist.

"Shen Ninghua, how dare you!"

"Heh, cousin, don't forget that this is the Shen family. A young lady with a cousin like you doesn't have the qualifications to fight against a young lady like me!" Shen Ninghua chuckled lightly. Her delicate and boneless hand slowly grasped Zhao Ruyun's finger and leaned slightly towards her ear. With a voice as cold as ice, she said, "Cousin, don't touch me so easily. What if your fingers itch and rot?"

Zhao Ruyun widened her eyes and felt a wave of iciness rise from her back, so much so that her fingers were actually slightly itching. Startled, she abruptly flung Shen Ninghua's hand away and looked at her in disbelief, "You … "You …"

Shen Ninghua looked at her with a smile, his expression becoming increasingly neither servile nor overbearing.

Seeing that Zhao Ruyun did not make things difficult for Shen Ninghua, Shen Ling Han felt depressed in her heart, but she had no choice but to say something to ease the mood, "Since big sister is here, let's sit down quickly. We were just thinking of using spring as our topic for painting, how about we go together?"

Shen Ninghua smiled and said, "Cousin said just now that I don't have much experience. It's better for me to just sit back and watch."

Zhao Ruyun gritted her teeth in her heart as she fiercely glared at Shen Ninghua. She wiped off the wrist she had just touched with her handkerchief and turned around as she strode out. How could she make Shen Ninghua so complacent?

Zhao Ruyun's footsteps were very fast, but he didn't expect that someone would come out from the fake mountain and almost bump into that person. Zhao Ruyun's heart was filled with anger, and she wanted to berate him, but when she raised her head, she was stunned.

The man in embroidered clothes had a handsome appearance, and his starry eyes were filled with a warm glow that seemed like spring:

"Miss, are you alright?"