Chapter 1143: Chapter 1140: Quarrel
There are so many people here, and too few might easily offend.
A group of people walked down the mountain.
Just as they left the pavilion, a group of people approached them, led by three girls dressed in flamboyant and luxurious clothes.
“Sister Ye, they are the young misses from Duke Zheng’s Liu family, not to be trifled with. Let’s leave first,” whispered Zhao Qingqing.
When Ye Muyu heard the words “Duke Zheng’s Household,” her attention involuntarily shifted to the girls approaching.
Though their looks were not stunningly beautiful, they were adorned with jewels all over, displaying extreme opulence that indicated the immense wealth of Duke Zheng’s household—a top-tier aristocratic family likely warranting deference even from the daughters of Imperial Kins and Nobles.
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Indeed, that was the case.
“Third Miss Liu, Sixth Miss Liu, Seventh Miss Liu, are you also heading to the pavilion? The view there is quite beautiful.” The lively and clever maid from the Marquis’s Mansion was likable to everyone.
Upon hearing this, the elder Third Miss Liu from the Lin family responded, “Yin’er, have you seen that topmost plum blossom? I’ve been waiting a long time, just waiting for it to bloom.”
“Third Miss, it seems we are not destined to see it bloom, but judging by the season, it should be soon. You will surely see it. We won’t disturb you any further.” With a lively demeanor, even her flattery seemed sincere, and indeed the moods of the Liu young misses improved.
However, a more domineering girl appeared in the distance, “Yo, isn’t this Third Miss Liu? You still have the mood to enjoy the plum blossoms? I heard that a new beauty has arrived at your residence, why didn’t you bring her out?”
Zhao Qingqing pulled Ye Muyu a little further away and whispered in her ear, “That is Third Miss Qi, a legitimate daughter known for her unruly nature, especially since the relations between the Qi family and the Liu family have worsened following an incident with His Highness Prince Qi a few days ago; now they are even more confrontational upon meeting.”
“Who is the beauty mentioned by Miss Qi?” Although Ye Muyu had a suspicion, she still wanted to confirm.
Zhao Qingqing whispered softly, “It’s a newly favored beauty of Duke Zheng.”
Ye Muyu’s suspicion was confirmed. It was Madam Tang.
Even though Duke Liu Yanzhen was old enough to be a grandfather, and these young misses from the Lin family were indeed his granddaughters, this old man had taken in a concubine. While it would have been one thing if the concubine remained solely within the inner courtyards, Duke Zheng was notably fond of her, a fact well-known throughout the capital. This concubine had a taste for Xuanming Tower’s glutinous rice cakes and clothing made from Moonlight Gauze from the Moonlight Pavilion. While the cakes were unique due to their ingredients and limited daily production, the fabric was highly sought after by Imperial Kins and Nobles. Normally, Duke Zheng’s household indeed had the privilege to purchase it, given that there were only six rolls available.
Even Duke Zheng’s household could only obtain one roll, so naturally, the young misses of Duke Zheng’s household would want to wear it.
The Qi family, also having access to Moonlight Gauze, noted when Miss Qi appeared at a party wearing the fabric, while the Three eligible Liu young misses did not, which attracted considerable attention.
Miss Qi then took great effort in her words to squeeze the few girls from the Lin family, starting an argument.
That could have been the end of it, but after feeling victorious, Miss Qi sensed something fishy, aware that the Liu family would not likely let this slight go unnoticed.
However, the Liu family indeed let it pass without ment.
Curious, Miss Qi investigated and discovered that the roll of Moonlight Gauze the Liu family was supposed to have had been acquired by a newly accepted concubine of the Liu family.
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