Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 122 July 5

Yang leaned on the soft gold-thread pillow beside the couch. She didn't look very well and seemed a little tired.

Shen Li bowed and saluted, "Mother doesn't look well, is she feeling unwell?"

"No problem."

Yang raised her eyes calmly and glanced at the adopted daughter who was raised by her own hands and had seduced her son's soul. She couldn't tell what she felt in her heart, "Why are you here so early today? Is there something wrong?"

"There is one thing indeed, I hope mother can agree to it."

"Say it."

Yang said helplessly, what does it matter whether she agreed or not?

Shen Li bowed and said, "Mother, can you take your daughter with you to the Zhengyang Conference in three days?"

Not only Yang, but even Nanny Qin who was standing beside her showed some surprise.

You know, in previous years, the third girl would rather stay at home alone than join in such fun.

What happened this year?

She even came here specifically to beg Yang to take her with her?

Yang taunted, "If you want to go to the Zhengyang Conference, your brother will take you there, why bother looking for me?"

During the last spring hunting, wasn't it that rebellious son who took you along without saying a word?

It caused her to lose face in front of everyone.

The deep meaning of his words was obvious. Shen Li knew that he was wrong and did not want to defend himself. He just bowed his head and said,

"Although my daughter has been removed from the family tree and is no longer a member of the Shen family, I have been raised by my mother for many years. No matter what situation I am in in the future, I will never surpass my mother."

In the eight years since she entered the Shen residence, she has always been sensible and well-behaved, and always follows what Yang says.

She could do anything against her will, except for her relationship with Shen Beiqi.

Nanny Qin was listening at the side, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. She didn't even know if she could marry into the Shen family, and she was already showing the attitude of a future daughter-in-law?

Just as Shen Beiqi said, if he wanted to marry Shen Li, even Yang couldn't stop him.

She waved her hand helplessly, unwilling to say more, "I am not feeling well, and have no plans to go to the Zhengyang Conference. But since you are willing to go, you can go with Zhiyan."

Yang is very concerned about her reputation. Ever since she made a fool of herself at the last betrothal ceremony, she has not been as fond of going out to banquets as before.

If you can push it away, push it away; if you can avoid going, then don’t go.

It also saves you from having to listen to gossip, which is annoying.

After getting Yang's approval, Shen Li bowed and left with Xingping.

"Miss, should we also go to Jixianglou to buy two sets of clothes?"

Coming out of Qiwu Pavilion, Xingping said, "I've seen other girls put a lot of thought into this Zhengyang Conference. We should also go and buy some headgear and clothes. We can't be inferior to them."

Shen Li curled the corners of her lips. How could she not worry about it?

The Zhengyang Conference is the largest blind date conference held every year.

At that time, men and women will sit at the same table, and they can look at each other in between playing.

They believe that dressing up well and looking beautiful is the key to finding a good husband.

Little do people know that a woman’s real confidence comes from her family, or a heart that is strong enough to not be afraid of what others say.

"No, isn't there a new set of summer dresses that I sent last time that I haven't worn yet? Just wear that one." Shen Li replied.

She doesn't want to be noticed by others, and she also doesn't want to notice others, so why should she spend so much time dressing up?

Since the girl said so, Xingping naturally had no objection.

......

On May 15th, the weather was clear and cloudless.

The vast royal enclosure and the endless emerald green meadow are like a huge green carpet, spread evenly on the ground.

A breeze blew by, and the grass leaves swayed gently, making a slight rustling sound.

The enclosure is surrounded by yellow fences that stretch as far as the eye can see, tightly enclosing the entire enclosure.

"Finally I can get out and get some fresh air..."

Stepping on the soft grass, Shen Zhiyan said with lingering fear, "You don't know, the maid from the palace is very strict. I follow her to learn the rules every day. I dare not make even a single mistake, for fear of being scolded by her."

Shen Li advised, "I'm not afraid of the teacher's strictness, I'm afraid of laziness. Second sister, you are going to be a princess in the future, so you must learn the rules well."

Shen Zhiyan pouted, "I regret it now. If I had known this would happen, why would I marry a prince? I should have married an ordinary person. It's better to marry someone higher than someone lower. At least if you marry someone lower, you don't have to learn these useless rules!"

She kicked the tips of the green grass under her feet to vent her dissatisfaction.

Seeing Xiao Wenyuan striding towards them, Shen Li curled her lips and smiled, "Second sister, don't tell me this, you should tell that person."

Shen Zhiyan looked up at the figure. She hadn't seen Xiao Wenyuan for a long time and felt a little happy.

But thinking about the rules of the Yanyu Pavilion School because he was detained every day, she couldn't help but glare at him fiercely and turned her head away, not wanting to pay attention to him.

Xiao Wenyuan scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong, Sister Zhiyan?"

Seeing that Shen Zhiyan ignored him, he looked at Shen Li for help.

Shen Li spread her hands, indicating that she had no other options. She had caused the trouble herself, so she should just deal with it herself.

She left first with Xingping and Luo Zhi, leaving them behind to talk privately.

On the polo field, there were already people galloping on their horses.

The galloping horses' hooves made crisp sounds on the grass.

"Third sister Shen?"

Someone was calling her from behind, and Shen Li turned around when she heard the voice.

Han Yunning was seen wearing a rosy red dress, walking towards her slowly.

Behind her followed three personal maids, one of whom, like Xingping, held a zither in her arms.

Shen Li narrowed his eyes slightly, and his slightly scrutinizing gaze fell on the peach blossom eyes of the woman in front of him.

In the past, she always felt that Han Yunning and Shen Beiqi looked like a couple, as they both had beautiful peach blossom eyes.

Appearance reflects the heart. Now, she doesn't think these eyes are beautiful.

Instead, it is like a dark and calm deep well, and it is impossible to see what unknown dangers are lurking beneath the well.

She curled the corners of her lips, with a faint smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Hello, Sister Yun Ning."

Han Yunning still smiled appropriately, his eyes swept across the piano bag in Xingping's arms, "Third sister Shen, do you want to compete with me in piano?"

"There are so many noble ladies in this enclosure today. From what you said, sister, is it possible that you are the only one playing the piano today? Or do you think that none of these noble ladies can compare with your piano skills?"

The woman was wearing a light blue summer dress, the sleeves of her skirt swaying in the wind, her eyes were as clear as spring water, and her gentle tone carried a hint of undisguised sarcasm.

Han Yunning laughed when she heard that. "What are you talking about, sister? I didn't expect that I just asked you casually, and you would worry so much? I guess you are always so worried, worrying about nothing. You know, people in this world are prone to die young if they are too smart. You should be careful."

Oh--

Shen Li sneered in her heart. Was he afraid that she would die early, or was he afraid that she would not die early?