I became a cannon fodder villain. If I want to survive, I must take care of my baby first.

After dealing with Donna, Manjushage went back with Luo Shiqi.

As if they had agreed beforehand, the two of them rarely saw each other except for dancing practice.

Maybe it's because we've been in contact too frequently recently, so I feel a little embarrassed.

During this period, Manjushage received a letter from Olivia.

The finishing work is nearing completion, and the few people who escaped have disappeared as if they had evaporated from the face of the earth, as if they had died silently.

News came from the prison that Ruth Mary suddenly fell ill and passed away. As for what exactly happened, perhaps only the two of them knew.

According to the rules, the remaining members of the Peters family are inseparable from Donna's gang, and even if they don't go to jail, they will be punished.

Fortunately, the evidence provided by Olivia was sufficient, and her performance during the arrest was outstanding, which was equivalent to making up for her crime with merit.

His Majesty the King only allowed the rest of the people to go to the royal capital Yuanqi City to check the spiritual oath, and they could return after confirming that there were no problems.

The people who would have complained about being implicated didn't say a word, probably because they were deeply impressed by Olivia's heroic act.

Although he almost lost his life, this relatively risky action was unexpectedly recognized by everyone.

They had reason to believe that Olivia would be a qualified leader.

Olivia would also have to stay in the capital for a while, and as the current head of the Peters family, it would probably take a long time for her to regain her freedom.

The matter came to an end, and as time passed, the day of the dance soon arrived.

Manjushage changed into her dress, put on beautiful makeup, and took a carriage to the banquet hall.

I heard that this ball was a gathering exclusively for top nobles, so the invitations were sent out long ago and the preparations took a long time.

At first, Manjushage didn't take it seriously, until she went to the ball in person, she realized that there were huge differences between different balls.

The last party Donna hosted had everything, including lights, music, and a dance floor. It looked quite gorgeous.

But the dance she was attending actually also had a dinner. The hall was filled with all kinds of sweet and delicious food, the aroma was fragrant, and the colorful drinks gave off an attractive luster.

I remember that Cora reminded me before we set off that I should eat less in the banquet hall, drink red wine, and it would be best to have dinner early to fill my stomach, so that I can be a qualified lady.

This is very pertinent advice, but unfortunately Lycoris radiata didn't take it to heart.

Someone has to eat all that food, right?

The banquet hall is so small, and there are fewer people coming than there are delicious food.

If no one eats it, it would be a waste.

Well, Korra wouldn't mind if the beautiful, generous, and kind-hearted Lycoris radiata helped to eliminate the food that needed to be processed, right?

As for other people's reactions, if the cold eyes of others can help fill her stomach, then Manjushage will definitely stop.

"Gurgle." The stomach made a protesting sound.

It looks like this is the answer.

Pick up a piece of cake and put it in your mouth, it’s so sweet!

The bread under the cream is fluffy and soft, and the perfect sweetness makes people's appetite grow.

The steak is fried to a crispy outside and tender inside, the bacon has a strong grilled flavor, and the fried cod is also very crispy.

Pair it with some fresh cabbage to remove the remaining grease in your mouth, it is simply delicious.

I have to say that even though the food was of little use at the dinner party, it was still rich and delicious, without any intention of being perfunctory.

It’s a pity that after the dance, most of the delicious food here will have to be thrown away, which is really a pity.

So, in order to reduce waste, just eat a little more this time!

When it comes to drinks, it must be syrup. Although the taste of syrup sold outside is inevitably a little worse, judging from the delicious food I have tasted before, the taste must be top-notch.

Just as Lycoris was about to reach out to take it, it touched another hand halfway.

The hand was slender and white, obviously belonging to a young girl, but it was covered with calluses.

Manjushage couldn't help but look up out of curiosity. It was a pretty young lady wearing a light blue dress. She was youthful and beautiful, with clear eyes and a lovely appearance.

Perhaps because there were too few people who came to eat before the dance started, the young lady raised her head and glanced at Lycoris radiata.

The moment their eyes met, the other person seemed a little nervous, and immediately pretended nothing had happened, looked away, and turned to get the red wine.

He must have been trying to pretend to have elegant taste in front of outsiders, but the action of reaching out to grab the syrup was too deliberate, and the change of target in the middle was very abrupt.

Thinking of this, Manjushage couldn't help laughing.

At this time, a young, handsome and dignified man came over and reminded her in a gentle voice: "Rujing, don't eat too much before the dance, otherwise you will be disliked."

His voice was gentle and his words sounded somewhat blaming, but his tone was a little helpless. Ordinary people could tell at a glance that the relationship between these two people was not ordinary.

I...I think there's nothing wrong with me drinking red wine - it just tastes weird." said the young woman named Rujing.

She took a gulp of red wine as if she had been caught doing something bad, and her expression became distorted because she was not used to it.

Manjushage stood there in a daze. She didn't react even when the small cake in her hand fell to the ground, her face full of shock.

It wasn’t because she felt guilty about the words “don’t eat too much”, but because the identity of the gentle man in front of her was too shocking.

In the original novel, Olivia's lover, Mushu, the leader of the Knights.

The two of them were supposed to meet at this dance, but Olivia was undergoing a spiritual test and couldn't get away, so there was basically no chance of them meeting.

I wonder if Olivia will blame her when she finds out?

The Knight Commander came back to his senses and was also stunned when he saw Manjushage's face. Then he straightened his posture and put on a gentle smile: "Sorry, did I disturb you, Miss Manjushage?"

This sentence is like saying: It's unbelievable that other people are eating.

Of course, Manjushage was not worried about being despised. After all, the female companion of the leader of the Knights Templar was also enjoying the food just now.

The position of the Knight Commander was above that of the Lord, and he served the King directly. Manjushage bowed slightly and smiled back, "Nothing."

What this means is that we can pretend we didn't see anything, so no one loses face.

After she finished speaking, she wanted to turn around and leave, but she heard a clear voice like a mirror: "Miss Manjushage?"

Manjushage stopped and turned around. She was about to say hello politely, but she didn't expect the other party to come up and shake her hand. She said excitedly, "Nice to meet you. I'm Rujing!"

"Hello." Frightened by this sudden action, a trace of surprise appeared on Manjushage's beautiful face. She calmly adjusted her expression and smiled brightly: "Nice to meet you."

The tone was cold but not unfamiliar, enough to make the other person realize what she was expressing: I'm sorry, miss, this is the first time we meet, and you grab my hand right away. I'm a little uncomfortable with it.

Rujing's eyes slightly tilted, obviously noticing Manjushage's intention.

However, after she let go, she moved much closer, as if she wanted to say something.

From her eager eyes, Manjushage had already read what she wanted to express: Idol, give me an autograph!

As a woman, Manjusaka does not like to get married and does not like to show up in public. She is in charge of all matters big and small in Tasso City and handles all the affairs of the Xingchenhua family.

This outstanding achievement of living a wonderful life without being bound by worldly constraints has won the admiration of all ordinary girls.

If I'm not mistaken, the person in front of me, Rujing, is the friend who ran away from home that Marianne once mentioned.

He once dared to fight with his alcoholic and violent father, and ran away from home in anger because he could not bear the miserable life.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with such a woman with a distinct personality considering Lycoris radiata her idol.

Looking at her glamorous appearance now, it is hard to believe that this pretty woman was once a country girl.

The young talent standing next to him, with admiration in his eyes almost overflowing, is the most outstanding man in the entire Aslan Kingdom.

They are simply a match made in heaven.