Chapter 726 - 083 White Lotus Loser_3
Su Qiuyu’s smile grew even broader as she swept a glance over those present and said to Yaner, "Yaner, Brother Zheng should be free now. Go and invite him to join us. Tell him that I want to thank him in person for the cakes he brought."
"Yes, Miss." Although reluctant, Yaner still stiffened her resolve and went out, silently praying as she walked.
Upon hearing Su Qiuyu’s intention to bring Xia Zheng over, Yan Ruchun and the others were momentarily taken aback before they quickly composed themselves and couldn’t resist adjusting their clothes and hair.
Yao Hanai’s eyes twinkled, and the hand beneath her wide sleeve started to move but then rested again on her knee.
"It’s still Miss Su who holds such high regard, isn’t it? Unlike us, after presenting so many cards to the General’s Mansion, Young Master Zheng did not attend a single banquet, but he indeed came to Miss Su’s. It’s clear, Young Master Zheng treats Miss Su differently." Perhaps seeing that Cheng Yuexiu had hit the mark with her flattery, another young lady whose father held a lower official rank also began to chime in with her compliments.
Before Su Qiuyu could respond, Yan Ruchun smiled first and said, "Of course, who among us can do what Miss Su did, sneaking out of the city to find Young Master Zheng so far away? Just for that sentiment alone, she rightfully deserves a different treatment."
The scandal of Su Qiuyu sneaking out of the capital had quietly spread amongst the young ladies, and someone had deliberately twisted the rumor, proclaiming she didn’t go to pray for her grandmother’s well-being but to meet her lover in Zhuma Town. Although many were envious of this news, they viewed Su Qiuyu’s unconventional action with a certain schadenfreude, even speculating she could meet with misfortune on her journey.
The corner of Su Qiuyu’s mouth twitched. She ignored Yan Ruchun; let others say what they would, she was determined to insist she had gone to pray for her grandmother.
Just as she was mulling over this, Yaner’s figure appeared at the entrance of the flower hall, only this time, her steps were much slower.
Su Qiuyu frowned, not seeing Xia Zheng’s figure behind Yaner, and a sense of foreboding knocked at her heart. Could it be...
"Oh, Yaner is back. Miss Su, why don’t you hurry and let her in?" Yan Ruchun motioned with her hand, and once Yaner entered, she asked, "Where is Young Master Zheng? Is he still in the back?"