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Chapter 204: The Twelve Guards Appear
Chapter 204: The Twelve Guards Appear
Today, Liu Qingyun was dressed as a woman from the Central Plains, wearing a light purple misty water skirt with a waist-hugging robe, and a hazy purple gauze outer garment that floated like clouds.
Inside the carriage, the heat caused her purple veil to gently drape over her ear, revealing her heavenly beautiful face.
Noticing that Si She was looking at her, she didn't seem to mind.
She preferred to close the door and chat with her daughter-in-law, but outside, she wouldn't embarrass Meng Qianqian.
Ji Li patted Si She's shoulder with her folding fan, "Hey, what are you looking at? Everyone's gone. Get in the carriage!"
Meng Qianqian had prepared two carriages. She rode with Liu Qingyun and Tan'er, while Ji Li and Si She took the other.
Si She withdrew her gaze, "It's her."
Ji Li snorted, "You, a snake, aren't you uninterested in women? But let me remind you, she's Yinhu's mother-in-law. Don't cause any trouble."
Si She didn't want to pay attention to him and got into the second carriage.
About half an hour later, Meng Qianqian and her group arrived at the Princess Mansion.
As soon as they alighted from the carriage, Meng Qianqian spotted Lin Xiaoru and Zhou Nanyan stepping down from another carriage.
Meng Qianqian was slightly taken aback, "Xiao Ru, Nanyan?"
The two of them raised their eyes upon hearing this.
Zhou Nanyan excitedly pulled Lin Xiaoru's hand and hurried forward, "Sister Meng!"
Lin Xiaoru called out, "Qianqian."
Lin Xiaoru was a year younger than Meng Qianqian, but she had a calm and mature temperament, preferring to address Meng Qianqian by her full name.
Meng Qianqian didn't mind; to her, being called 'sister' or by her name was the same.
She asked curiously, "How did you two get here?"
Zhou Nanyan explained, "I heard that you made a bet with Princess Wanping. I was worried, so I wanted to come and see. I asked Princess Wanping, and she said that Lin Sister and I could come, but we had to promise that no matter what happens today, we won't let Uncle Wang know."
Meng Qianqian thought to herself that Princess Wanping was also afraid of Wang Yu Shi.
She asked Zhou Nanyan how she had learned about this bet.
Zhou Nanyan huffed, "Lady Wei spread the news. She was gossiping about it at the teahouse, and now the whole capital is waiting to see you make a fool of yourself."
Lin Xiaoru said, "I think Qianqian won't lose."
Zhou Nanyan held Meng Qianqian's arm, "Sister Meng, I hope you win too, but it's Princess Wanping."
Meng Qianqian smiled and said to the two of them, "My mother-in-law is also here; go and greet her."
Zhou Nanyan quickly turned around and looked at Liu Qingyun, who had been waiting in the carriage for a long time, "Lady Lu!"
Lin Xiaoru also greeted her, "Lady Lu."
Liu Qingyun gracefully descended from the carriage with the demeanor of an elder.
Immediately after, Meng Qianqian introduced Ji Li and Si She to the two of them.
Zhou Nanyan's eyes widened in surprise.
Oh my, she had just met two of the Twelve Guards in person! It was known that the Twelve Guards were elusive, and many people might not encounter even one in their lifetime!
Lin Xiaoru's reaction was more composed.
Ever since Meng Qianqian had known her, she had always been calm and collected.
According to Lady Lin, Lin Xiaoru had been like this since she was young. She didn't cry or laugh, and her emotions never fluctuated too much.
Even when her beloved grandmother, Elder Lady Lin, passed away, and her brother cried like a little rain spirit, Lin Xiaoru remained composed and knelt in the mourning hall.
Ji Li glanced at Zhou Nanyan, who was excitedly shouting inside, and then at Lin Xiaoru, who showed no reaction at all. He snapped open his folding fan.
"Miss Lin, do you want this handsome guard to tell your fortune—?"
"Let's go."
Si She stood between Ji Li and Lin Xiaoru.
Ji Li clicked his tongue, "Troublesome snake."
The servants of the Princess Mansion led them to the small garden where the banquet was held last time.
A servant said, "Lady Lu, Young Lady Lu, the Princess will be here soon."
Meng Qianqian pointed to the seats across from them, "Who are those seats for?"
The servant replied, "They are for some esteemed guests."
"A guest?" Meng Qianqian murmured as she sat down with Liu Qingyun, Lin Xiaoru, and Zhou Nanyan.
Tan'er sat behind Meng Qianqian, eating sugared skewers.
Ji Li and Si She sat at the table next to them.
Liu Qingyun, with a cold expression, said to Meng Qianqian, "Hey, you're not going to lose my son, are you? I'm warning you, if you lose my son, you're dead meat!"
Meng Qianqian blinked and shamelessly asked, "Mother, do you mean that I, as your daughter-in-law, am more satisfactory to you than the princess's daughter-in-law?"
Liu Qingyun: "..."
Wanping Princess didn't keep them waiting long and soon arrived.
Accompanying her into the small garden was the esteemed guest of the day.
Meng Qianqian had guessed that Xun Yu would be there, but she never expected the grandson and granddaughter of the King of Miaojiang to be present as well.
Additionally, that shameless Wei Mingxuan had also shown up.
Wei Mingxuan was expected, but he must have insisted on tagging along.
But what about that pair of siblings?
She didn't believe that Xun Yu couldn't see that Wanping Princess had an interest in Lu Yuan. If that was the case, why would he bring along the rejected former fiancee? Was he going insane?
As she was pondering this, Liu Qingyun beside her suddenly choked and began coughing violently.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"Mother, are you alright?" Meng Qianqian quickly patted her back to help her catch her breath.
Liu Qingyun coughed and coughed, then touched her face and put on her veil.
Meng Qianqian asked curiously, "Mother, aren't you hot?"
Liu Qingyun straightened her posture, "I... I'm afraid of the sun."
Meng Qianqian looked up, "The sun? It's quite shady here."
Liu Qingyun's expression turned serious, "You should focus on how to win instead!"
Meng Qianqian raised an eyebrow, "Oh."
Wanping Princess and Xun Yu's group took their seats.
As the host, Wanping Princess began with some introductions.
Xun Yu's smiling gaze fell on Liu Qingyun's face, "I heard that Lady Lu is also from Miaojiang. I wonder if she knows Bai Shaozhu and Miss Bai?"
Liu Qingyun cleared her throat, picked up her teacup, and was about to pretend to take a sip when she suddenly realized she was wearing a veil that was in the way.
Meng Qianqian spoke nonchalantly, "Miaojiang is so vast; it's not possible for everyone to know the Young Master of Miaojiang and the Miaojiang Young Lady, right? Even someone as noble as Wanping Princess can't guarantee that everyone in the capital knows her."
Xun Yu smiled, "I'm just curious. Why don't the people of Miaojiang pay respects when they see their young master?"
Wanping Princess said, "Lady Lu is my esteemed guest and doesn't need to pay respects to anyone."
Bai Qingchen looked at Liu Qingyun.
Liu Qingyun suddenly raised her hand and slapped the table heavily, exuding a rebellious air as she said, "No wine?"
Bai Qingchen shook her head.
Xun Yu observed Bai Qingchen's expression closely, realizing that Liu Qingyun was indeed not Bai Zheng.
Wanping Princess quickly ordered some fine wine to be served.
Meng Qianqian spoke up, "Wanping Princess, since you're here, let's begin the bet between us. I've brought the Shier Wei; where are yours?"
Wanping Princess looked at Ji Li and Si She, "Which one is the Shier Wei?"
"Ji Li stylishly shook her folding fan & took out a token."
Si She also placed her token on the table, "Si She."
Wanping Princess was greatly surprised, clearly not expecting Meng Qianqian to actually find the Shier Wei, and not just one.
But soon, she laughed confidently, "You're indeed more formidable than I imagined. Chenlong, it's your turn."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chenlong appeared with two men, walking with an imposing air.
One was stout and robust, while the other was slender.
The sealed memories struck Meng Qianqian, leaving her stunned, "Haizhu, Weiyang."
Wanping Princess revealed the token in her hand, "Chenlong, Haizhu, Weiyang, and with the Shen Hou Token in my hand, Meng Xiaojiu, you've lost!"
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