Farewell Flower Festival

"This girl is lazy, greedy, and has a bad temper. Most people can't control her. What's the point of her?" Mu Tianling said indifferently.

Chaoyan: “…” There are so many people here, can’t you give me some face?

She stole a glance in Wen Yunlan's direction and saw that he was also smiling. She thought to herself that it was over. Her image was completely ruined. She had been hoping to maintain a good relationship with the other party. If she reached the end of her rope, maybe she could still make a comeback with the help of the other party's halo. However, it seemed that she and the other party were incompatible.

After three years of being classmates, our relationship is still lukewarm, no different from strangers.

Before, Chao Yan said all the nice things to ask Mu Tianling and Wen Yunlan to get along well with each other, communicate more and build a good relationship. Such a talented and virtuous friend is hard to find even with a lantern. It seems that he regarded all the good words as a bunch of nonsense and didn't listen to a word of it.

"I heard that the Second Miss is going to play the piano to celebrate her birthday this time. I wonder what song she will play?" Han Lie patted Wen Yunlan's shoulder, his fox eyes revealing a bit of a sly smile, "You and the Second Miss have been childhood sweethearts, so you must know what song she will play."

Hearing the words "childhood sweethearts", a slight blush appeared on that gentle and handsome face. Wen Yunlan raised his hand and coughed lightly, changing the subject.

Seeing this reaction, Chao Yan guessed about 80% of the answer in her mind. It seemed that this second young lady was most likely the rumored heroine, and she felt a little depressed.

As expected, the hero and the heroine are a perfect match. Although they are ideal types, she should not try to compete with the heroine. Although it is a bit of a pity, she does not seem to be too sad... She stole a glance at Mu Tianling and felt inexplicably relieved.

After Furong saw Wen Yunlan, a banished immortal-like figure, her eyes never left him, and her desire to be in the spotlight became stronger.

At this time, Prime Minister Shang came over with his housekeeper.

The prime minister was between forty and fifty years old, neatly dressed, elegant in manners, adept at dealing with people, and flawless in his words and deeds. Even though he knew that Mu Tianling had come uninvited, he did not show any displeasure on his face, and greeted him just like he did with Mu Tianyuan and Mu Tianqi.

The three of them toasted with a glass of wine to celebrate the birthday. Wen Yunlan and Han Lie also toasted with a glass of wine. After Prime Minister Shang spoke to Wen Yunlan alone for a few words, he took his leave to greet other guests, and asked the butler to stay and entertain everyone.

After Prime Minister Shang left, Furong offered to play the piano to liven up the atmosphere. Mu Tianyuan was attracted by Furong's sweet voice, a smug and wretched look appeared on his face, and he glanced at the opposite side with a guilty conscience, thinking that he would not be caught, and then asked someone to get the piano.

Chao Yan also glanced at the opposite side. There were female relatives over there. She thought that the Crown Princess should have come too. This devilish Crown Prince was really bold. If he was caught, he would definitely kneel on the washboard when he got home~

After the housekeeper had someone bring the zither, Furong sat down gracefully, raised her slender hands and casually plucked the strings a few times, her eyes like amorous glances wandering over Mu Tianyuan, Mu Tianqi and Wen Yunlan, and then she plucked the strings and played the zither, the sound of which was lingering and sad, as if a young woman was telling of her infinite lovesickness in her heart...

Mu Tianyuan felt like he was being scratched by a kitten when he heard this. His restless eyes fell on Chaoyan again and he asked her to dance to liven up the atmosphere. Furong's eyes darkened as she was afraid that Chaoyan would steal the limelight. Han Lie watched with interest to see how Chaoyan would react.

"Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in such a good mood, why don't I invite the Crown Princess to come over to listen to the music and watch the dance, so that she can be happy too."

As soon as Chao Yan finished speaking, Mu Tianyuan got scared and told Furong to stop playing the piano. He glanced at the opposite side like a thief, fearing that he would be caught. Then he saw a maid in lilac clothes coming over. He was so scared that his face changed. He turned his head and looked around, as if he was looking for a hole to crawl into. Suddenly, he stared at Mu Tianling and asked angrily, "Did you set a trap for me? I knew you had bad intentions!" He glanced at Furong and said, "Why are you playing the piano for no reason? Who asked you to play the piano?"

Furong didn't dare to speak up to explain and could only suffer in silence. In her heart, she blamed Chaoyan for meddling in other people's business. Why did he mention the Crown Princess for no reason? He just didn't want her to be in the spotlight. How despicable!

Before the maidservant said anything after she came over, Mu Tianyuan pushed all the blame onto Mu Tianling, saying that it was he who asked someone to play the piano to liven up the atmosphere and it had nothing to do with him.

"The Crown Princess only asked me to come and say hello to the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince, and to remind Your Highness the Crown Prince to drink less." The maid bowed to Mu Tianqi and Mu Tianyuan and then took her leave.

Mu Tianyuan thought he had escaped, but after about a cup of tea, the maid came back.

"The Crown Princess asked me to tell you that I will have someone play the music that Your Highness wants to hear when we get back."

After saying this, the maid bowed and left.

Mu Tianyuan seemed to be struck by a bolt from the blue. He didn't say a word for a long time, as if he was petrified.

Asagao thought to herself that you deserved it. I told lies with my eyes open and now you are getting your retribution.

At this time, there was another commotion downstairs. Chao Yan heard words like "Second Miss", "Fairy", "Playing the Piano", "Celebrating Birthday", etc., and thought that maybe the Second Miss Shang, who was ranked first on the Rouge List and was known as a fairy, had appeared~

She looked downstairs curiously, and Mu Tianyuan became active again, looking around downstairs with his round eyes.

Under the gaze of everyone, a graceful figure walked slowly through the crowd to the platform in front, followed by two maids, holding a guqin in her arms.

At the first glance, Chao Yan was struck by the profile of the Second Miss Shang, and thought that she was worthy of being the number one beauty on the list. The words in the book "hands as soft as catkins and skin as white as cream" were a bit helpless in front of her.

Her skin is so white and translucent that it seems to be reflective, her hair is as black as if it were made of ink, which makes her fair and elegant swan neck look even more slender and charming. Her clothes and jewelry are matched very elegantly and appropriately. Wherever she walks, it seems as if there are special effects of blooming flowers, which is pleasing to the eye.

Chaoyan turned her head and looked. Everyone was looking at the second young lady, including Mu Tianqi and Mu Tianling. Especially the latter, whose eyes were almost fixed on her, as if they had fallen in love at first sight.

Chao Yan glanced at Mu Tianling's silly face and complained in her heart that this guy couldn't resist the charm of the heroine.

Feeling that someone was staring at him, Mu Tianling glanced sideways and met Chao Yan's scrutinizing look.

He picked up the cup and scraped it nonchalantly, tactically drank the water, took a sip of tea, and asked casually, "What's wrong?"

Chao Yan replied casually, "It's okay."

Mu Tianling scraped the teacup again. He could still catch a glimpse of Chao Yan's scrutinizing eyes from the corner of his eye, as well as a subtle indifference and disgust in her eyes, as if he had done something against the law behind her back.

"Is there something on my face?" Mu Tianling asked casually after putting down the teacup.

"No." Chao Yan replied casually.

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