The lights in the hall were burning high, and the sound of stringed instruments was curling, making it as bright as day. Even if there was some friction, it would melt away in the waves of warm fragrance after a short while.

Ning Er was staring at the ceiling painted with gold and color, thinking about what Aunt Ye had whispered before. According to Ye Zhen's idea, if she wanted to know about her mother, she had to find a way to anger Luo Miaoyun and alienate her children!

Ye Zhen's words came out lightly. Blood is thicker than water, and it is not so easy to separate a mother and her children, or siblings.

She spoke with such confidence, probably because she had already calculated that there were doubts about her background. Ning'er secretly shook her head.

If she hadn't had the help of Chu Huan, Lu Kui and others, she would have been confident. If she hadn't been suddenly provoked by such words, she would have been thrown into a state of panic and might have done something stupid.

She glanced at Luo Miaoyun, her mother and her son. Shen Ruyao had been acting like a spoiled brat enough and finally calmed down. Shen Chengying was drinking silently by the side. Luo Miaoyun's eyes kept wandering over her brother and mother.

Ning'er didn't want to be led by Ye Zhen, but she had to admit that woman's scheming and sharpness. Since she chose to let herself be the pusher, she must have a trick up her sleeve.

While she was lost in thought, the curtains suddenly moved, and a little girl lifted the curtains and came to report: "Madam, Sister Xiangming wants to see you outside."

Old Madam Zhu was chatting and laughing with Xiang's mother. When she heard this, she asked in confusion, "Why is Xiang Ming here? Isn't she staying with Chong Yan? Let her in."

Xiang Ming held a black gold wooden tray in her hands, covered with a silver-red brocade cover with gold embroidery. She bowed respectfully to Old Madam Zhu and said, "I pay my respects to the old lady and madam. Please forgive me for not being able to kowtow."

Madam Zhu waved her hand and said, "Get up. You wouldn't come here if there was nothing wrong. Tell me, is there something wrong with Chongyan?"

Xiang Ming smiled and said, "I am here on the orders of the Marquis to congratulate the Second Master."

As she spoke, she leaned over to Shen Chongyao and knelt down. She held the tray in both hands, raised it above her eyebrows, and said softly, "The Marquis said that this is just a small gift to congratulate my brother on his promotion. I hope the Second Master will accept it."

Shen Chongyao stood up and said, "It's just a small matter, why did you alarm your brother? If I disturb your peace, it will be my fault."

Xiang Ming handed the tray to the maid behind Shen Chongyao, and bowed and smiled, "Please don't blame yourself, Second Master. When the Marquis found out, he only blamed us for informing him too late, which almost caused us to miss your banquet."

Shen Chongyao respectfully accepted his brother's gift and asked politely, "My Lord, are you awake now? I wonder how is your health?"

Xiang Ming smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Second Master. The Marquis just changed his medicine and was about to go to bed. I am sorry that I can't congratulate you in person."

Just as Shen Chongyao was about to answer, he heard someone laughing and saying, "I wonder if the Marquis has sent a treasure? Why don't you open it and let us feast our eyes on it."

This was a bit offensive. The gift Shen Chongyan gave to his brother might not be appropriate to be exposed in public like this.

Ning Er turned around and saw that it was Song Qiuxin who had spoken. This was no wonder, as she was a cousin of Madam Xiang's family and the Marquis's new concubine. She was naturally proud of the Second House's success today, and she was even more proud to see her husband send her a gift.

Xiang Mengxuan was dissatisfied and glanced at her. She was about to evade the question, but she saw Luo Miaoyun's brother smiled and said, "That's a good thing. Brother Shen is very happy today, and the Marquis's move must be extraordinary. Let's open our eyes."

Since he had spoken, there was nothing more to say to his wife. Shen Chongyao bowed to Xiang Ming and carefully opened the brocade lid.

But before everyone could see clearly, his expression changed, and he quickly put down the brocade cover and said to Xiang Ming: "Miss, I'm afraid you gave me the wrong thing, please take it back quickly. This gift is too valuable, Chong Yao dare not accept it!"

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