Chapter 42 Preparing for the Birthday Banquet
The one who came with me was Shen Sisi.
"Sister, I don't know what you have prepared for the birthday banquet. I also want to come over and give you some advice."
Shen Qingyun knew that she came here specifically to inquire about the news, so she did not hide it and said bluntly that if she needed to perform, she would go on stage and play the piano.
A trace of unknown meaning flashed in Shen Shensi's eyes.
Obviously, she would find a way to suppress Shen Qingyun. After all, she had been raised according to the standards of a noble girl in Kyoto since she was a child. Who would be better at playing, playing, chess, calligraphy, and painting than Shen Qingyun, who is half-way there?
"Sister, what clothes have you prepared? I also want to see it." Perhaps thinking of finally being able to feel proud at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, Shen Sisi's tone was somewhat brisk.
The clothes had been delivered, so there was no need to be secretive. Shen Qingyun asked the maid to bring up the custom-made skirt.
In order to be light and thin, most of the entire skirt is made of intertwined damask. It consists of a green straight-collar cardigan, a chest-length skirt with gradient flowers underneath, and a red embroidered cardigan with wide sleeves on the outside. The streamers are dotted with ornaments, making it soft and soft. Elegant and bright in color.
Shen Shensi exclaimed: "Sister, you must be rich and good-looking in what you wear, and you will definitely outshine all other beauties."
She said she was happy, but she was even more happy in her heart. In her opinion, Shen Qingyun usually dressed up childishly and cutely, and Yuxue was beautiful, but how could a child resist such a bright red color? Even if the clothes are good-looking, if the person is overwhelmed by the momentum of the clothes, it will only look very tacky, and it is incomparable to her.
Shen Qingyun didn't say anything else. He checked the clothes and asked Yicui to put them in.
Shen Shensi might have been satisfied with his inquiries, or perhaps he saw that Shen Qingyun didn't pay much attention to him, so he left happily.
"Miss, are these clothes too flashy?" Yi Cui asked worriedly.
"It doesn't matter, since it's a birthday party, you can dress more festively." Shen Qingyun smiled, having other plans in mind.
She could guess that Shen Shen Si Ding would choose the simple and fairy-like style, trying to contrast her with a dark and rustic look.
But who is the real foil? It’s still unclear at this moment.
When Mr. Xu heard that the clothes had been delivered, he also came to take a look and saw that they were such a warm red color.
Then, a different light flashed in her eyes. It seemed that her students were about to shine in this banquet.
She likes Shen Qingyun, and she always feels that in Shen Qingyun, she seems to see her former self. Even if the surroundings are gloomy and the future is bleak, she must move forward firmly.
"Qingyun, are you nervous?" Mr. Xu asked.
"No." Shen Qingyun smiled and shook her head. She wanted to take this opportunity to expose herself to others and let people in Kyoto know that there was a legitimate lady in the Duke Shen's mansion named Shen Qingyun.
Perhaps, from now on, many things will undergo earth-shaking changes.
If she can become famous at the birthday banquet, not only will her previous impression be greatly changed, but it will also make it easier for her to go further in the future. Those who are jumping around, whether it is the old lady or Shen Zhifeng, Shen Si or Shen Zhifeng. It's Yueniang, she will fix it step by step.
Mr. Xu was very pleased to see Shen Qingyun's fearless appearance.
When she first came here, her eyes were still confused and restless, and occasionally dark and sad, but now, the brilliance in her eyes is enough to move people.
Mr. Xu suddenly had a hunch that perhaps this woman picked up from the countryside would eventually reach a height that was beyond her reach.
The two looked at each other and smiled. The tacit understanding during this period meant that they didn't need to say anything. Mr. Xu nodded and left.
Only then did Pearl come forward: "Miss, the cold wind is coming."
Shen Qingyun was stunned. It had been too long, and sometimes she almost forgot that there was Hanfeng who was recovering from his injuries.
That's fine, Han Yu is a bit hard to be alone sometimes.
"Tell him to come to my room to meet me."
Pearl nodded, followed Shen Qingyun into the inner room, and then dismissed the maids inside.
Yi Cui glanced at Pearl with some envy. Although Pearl came from behind, she was favored and trusted by the young lady. The young lady only asked Pearl to do many things. She looked back at the closed door with a complicated heart. He pursed his lips and went about his own business.
Inside the house, I heard that everyone outside had left. Within a moment, Hanyu and Hanfeng both knelt in front of Shen Qingyun.
"Hanfeng, have you healed your injury?" Shen Qingyun asked.
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Miss." Hanfeng's voice was obviously deeper than Hanyu's, and his whole person sounded more steady.
"You must have heard about the situation here, so I won't go into details. As I said before, since I bought you for one year, if you don't want to be me again after one year, The secret guards can leave on their own."
Surprise flashed in Hanfeng's eyes, but he did not show it, but solemnly thanked Shen Qingyun again.
Strictly speaking, Shen Qingyun had saved his life and was not trying to repay the favor at this moment. Even if he saw that he and Han Yu were special, it was only for one year.
This way of dealing with things and the tone of voice are not at all like those wealthy and delicate aristocratic ladies.
Seeing Han Feng's respectful attitude, Shen Qingyun was also very satisfied. She knew that even if these two people really left, she would not be able to stop them, but if they were such irresponsible people, she would not want to stay. Quan Just think of it as a good deed.
"I know that Hanyu is very powerful in martial arts, but I don't know what you are good at."
"Hanyu has great light skills, is sharp and intelligent, and is good at hiding, so he is suitable for spying on information. But I am even better at martial arts, am flexible with hidden weapons, and understand some simple poisons. In the next year, Hanyu and I will defend to the death. Miss’s safety.”
Hanyu quickly raised his head and glanced at Hanfeng, then lowered his head.
A dark light flashed across Shen Qingyun's eyes.
She understood that Hanyu was more suitable for inquiring, while Hanfeng was more suitable for killing, and the two brothers were a powerful combination.
But from what Hanfeng meant, I guess he would leave once a year.
It doesn't matter, she never thought she would ask them to be her secret guards for the rest of her life. After a year, she will have other ways to find suitable candidates.
But she was actually somewhat interested in this poisoning.
"You know how to use poison, which kind of poison?"
Seeing Shen Qingyun's excited look, Han Feng's heart skipped a beat.
"Miss, they are all simple poisons, intoxicants, or some colorless and odorless substances that are harmful to the human body."
Shen Qingyun nodded, a little eager to try: "Do you have it on your body now?"
Hanfeng nodded and took out a packet of medicinal powder.
"Miss, please see, this kind of drug is commonly used by me. I usually carry it with me. It has little effect on ordinary people, but it can make people with martial arts paralysis."
Is it really so amazing?
Shen Qingyun smelled it herself and found no peculiar smell or reaction. She playfully sprinkled it in front of Han Yu.
"Miss!"
Chapter completed!