The Cold-Faced God of War's Favored Concubine Is Not to Be Tried

After everyone's enthusiastic praise, Lin Yuejiao, with her gentle smile and elegant posture, led everyone to slowly walk into the side hall, and the banquet officially began. The side hall was decorated in a classical and elegant style, and every detail revealed the ingenuity of the host.

Entering the side hall, the guests took their seats one after another, their eyes full of anticipation and curiosity about the banquet. On the table, the exquisite tableware and the tempting food complemented each other, and the air was filled with mouth-watering aromas. At this moment, all the hustle and bustle seemed to be isolated, leaving only the guests enjoying the food and music.

Feng Yanan and Ji Qiuchi chose a relatively quiet corner on the edge to sit down. There was a small table there that was empty, so the two of them sat down there.

On the table, the exquisite tableware had been placed, waiting for the delicious dishes to be presented. As the waiter gently put down the dishes they ordered, waves of tempting aroma instantly spread, making Feng Yanan and Ji Qiuchi, who were already a little hungry, even more hungry.

Without much talk, the two of them picked up their cutlery at the same time and began to enjoy this rare tranquility and feast of food. Since they were attending a banquet, they naturally had to show off their meal. Feng Yanan tasted a bite of the appetizer and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. The delicate taste seemed to slowly bloom on the tip of her tongue; while Ji Qiuchi praised the main course and ate every bite with relish, completely immersed in the pleasure brought by the food.

Just as Feng Yanan and Ji Qiuchi were enjoying their meal and enjoying the laughter, a familiar yet abrupt voice suddenly rang out, breaking the peace and harmony. "Ah! Isn't that my cousin?" The voice was full of surprise and exaggeration, instantly attracting everyone's attention. All eyes turned to them.

Following the sound, I saw a woman in a goose-colored skirt walking towards me. Her dress was gorgeous yet elegant. The goose-colored skirt was made of delicate silk, and its color was as soft as jade. The hem of the skirt swayed gently with her steps, like a goose-yellow flower blooming in spring, fresh and bright. On top of the skirt, she wore an exquisite embroidered shawl with delicate cloud and water patterns, which added a bit of softness and elegance.

The woman's hair was tied up high, and a few gold hairpins inlaid with gemstones shone brightly under the light, showing her wealth. On her wrists were a few bracelets made of precious jade, which gently collided with her movements, making a crisp and pleasant sound, which complemented her steps.

"Sister, long time no see!" Feng Caiwei smiled and walked to Feng Yanan, saying something affectionately. It seemed that there was a deep friendship between the two. Feng Yanan and Ji Qiuchi smiled at each other.

Facing Feng Caiwei's sudden intervention, Feng Yanan did not stop using her chopsticks. Her eyes were focused on the food in front of her, as if the surrounding noise had nothing to do with her. Feng Caiwei saw that her words fell on deaf ears and did not receive any response, while the eyes of the people around her were cast at her, which made her feel a little embarrassed and uncomfortable.

In order to save face, or perhaps to provoke Feng Yanan's reaction, Feng Caiwei raised the corner of her mouth into a barely perceptible smile, and said in pretended surprise: "Oh, sister, you are a lady from a famous family after all, why are you so careless about your image today, as if you have never experienced worldly life or had a full meal?" Her voice was neither too high nor too low, just loud enough for people around to hear clearly, and there was a hint of provocation and teasing in her words.

As Feng Caiwei finished her words, the already noisy occasion suddenly became more eye-catching. Everyone's eyes were once again focused on Feng Yanan. She was not shaken by the discussions around her and was still immersed in her own world of food. Her concentration and enjoyment formed a sharp contrast with the label of "glutton" she was labeled. Although her behavior was polite, it also revealed a kind of casualness, which was completely different from the elegant image that Feng Caiwei deliberately created.

"This girl is so beautiful, but I didn't expect she is such a good-for-nothing!" A slightly frivolous voice sounded in the crowd, causing a burst of laughter.

"Yeah, it's a pity that she has this kind of skin!" someone echoed, with disdain in his tone.

"This young lady is Miss Feng Caiwei from the Feng Mansion. The cousin she just called out, isn't she the young lady from the General's Mansion?" Someone explained quietly, as if trying to clarify the relationship for bystanders who did not know the truth.

"No wonder! Everyone knows that the young lady from the general's mansion is a fool, but I didn't expect that she is also a good-for-nothing." As soon as these words came out, there was an immediate burst of laughter, including ridicule and belittlement of Feng Yanan.

Feng Caiwei stood aside, listening to the discussions, with a smug smile on her face, as if everything was under her control. She looked at Feng Yanan provocatively, with a look of both the triumph of a winner and a silent mockery of Feng Yanan. However, Feng Yanan seemed not to have heard the discussions, and continued to enjoy the food leisurely. Her calmness and composure made many people present secretly admire her.

After she swallowed the food in her mouth, she gently put down her chopsticks and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. Then she slowly raised her head and looked at Feng Caiwei calmly with a faint smile on her lips: "Sister Caiwei, when you have delicious food in front of you, you should savor it carefully so as not to let down this world. As for whether you have had a full meal, I think this is not the standard to measure a person's upbringing and taste."

Feng Yanan's answer was both appropriate and clever in defusing the awkwardness, making the people around her look at her with more respect. After hearing this, Feng Caiwei's face changed slightly. She obviously didn't expect Feng Yanan to respond in this way. Seeing that the situation seemed to be turning around, she smiled awkwardly and continued to mock: "I guess you haven't even seen these things, let alone eaten them. Today you have seen the world, and you should thank Sister Yuejiao! Instead of making excuses for your reckless behavior!" After she finished speaking, no one seemed to cater to her. After a while, Feng Caiwei realized that continuing to mock Feng Yanan might not win her more support, but might arouse more unnecessary resentment. So she quickly adjusted her strategy and tried to reverse the situation in a more subtle and high-profile way.

"Oh, look at what I said, I was careless." Feng Caiwei pretended to be surprised and smiled, then changed the subject, "Sister seldom attends such banquets on weekdays, and such delicacies are rare. It is a great honor to be treated by Sister Yuejiao today. So I am a little rude, please forgive me!" Although there was a bit of sarcasm in her words, she was more implying that Feng Yanan had limited knowledge and did not know etiquette!