PDLP Chapter 42 The Misfit
Chapter 42 The Misfit
"Miss, Miss..." Qinghe called out several times, but received no response. She looked at her young mistress, who seemed to be staring at the mirror, reminiscing about something through the bronze mirror!
It wasn't until Qinghe approached that Yun Juan snapped out of her daze: "Hmm? What's wrong?"
"Miss, I wanted to ask which hairpin you're wearing today!" Qinghe had never seen her young mistress so out of sorts.
"Let's pair that phoenix tail feather hairpin with that water-red, densely woven gold mimosa flower long dress!" Yun Juan's lips curled into a smile, a pure yet captivating smile that even Qing He was stunned by!
Today, Qinghe styled her young mistress's hair into a snake bun, adorned with a phoenix tail hairpin, making her look exceptionally exquisite and charming.
She cleverly styled her hair into a graceful snake shape, with the ends falling naturally over her shoulders, adding a touch of playfulness and charm.
The phoenix tail hairpin is inlaid with dazzling gemstones and pearls, shimmering with a dazzling light, adding a touch of luxury and nobility to the entire hairstyle.
This outfit makes the young lady look like a fairy descended from heaven, fresh and refined yet elegant and graceful.
Qinghe looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.
She knew that as her mistress's personal maid, she not only had to take good care of her daily life, but also knew how to dress her up so that she could always maintain a beautiful and charming image.
The combination of the snake-shaped bun and the phoenix-tail hairpin was undoubtedly a successful attempt.
At this moment, the young lady turned around in front of the mirror, her eyes sparkling with surprise.
She gently stroked the hair bun and phoenix tail hairpin on her head, a satisfied smile appearing on her lips.
"Qinghe, your skills are getting better and better! I really like this hairstyle," Yun Juan praised.
Hearing her mistress's praise, Qinghe felt a surge of joy in her heart.
She smiled and replied, "Thank you for the compliment, Miss. You look absolutely stunning, like a fairy descending to earth."
"Alright! Just wait and see how your young lady outshines everyone else!" Yun Juan had great confidence in Qing He's cooking skills.
Soon, the birthday banquet began.
Many of the ladies from noble families had never seen Yun Juan before, so they ignored her and went to Yun Rong behind her, greeting her warmly.
The ladies praised Yunrong's beauty and expressed their envy of her.
However, they did not notice Yun Quan standing in front at all.
She was as if she were invisible, ignored by everyone.
This made Yun Juan feel a little embarrassed, but she didn't show it. She just stood there quietly, looking at everything around her.
There's a kind of "you don't appreciate me, but I'm beautiful on my own" attitude to it.
"Hey, who's that girl next to Miss Yun? I don't recognize her!"
"Yes! I've never seen it before either!"
"They might be distant relatives!"
Many ladies began to gossip! Yun Juan didn't care.
“Sister, you look so beautiful today! It’s a pity… you can’t be included in the family genealogy, and Grandmother doesn’t recognize you! What a waste of such a beautiful face!” Yunrong adjusted the auspicious eight-treasure hairpin that her grandmother had put on her this morning.
This was a gift from the Empress Dowager to my grandmother, who always treasured it and was reluctant to show it to others.
The fact that she brought it out now shows how much her grandmother valued her!
Yun Juan didn't want to argue with her; saying another word would be a waste of her breath. She rolled her eyes at her and went straight to the back garden!
The back garden was already crowded with people, including daughters and wives of officials!
These people were dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore precious jewelry. They chatted and laughed with each other, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Some of them were admiring the beautiful scenery in the garden, some were enjoying delicate snacks and tea, and others were exchanging their experiences and interesting stories.
However, one person stood out from the crowd.
She wore a light blue long dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and features were exquisite, and her eyes were as clear as water, giving her a fresh and refined appearance.
Unlike other daughters of officials, she did not join any cliques, but stood quietly to the side, observing everything around her.
Her eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and wariness, as if she was filled with anticipation and unease about this unfamiliar environment.
In this lively setting, her solitary figure stood out somewhat conspicuously.
"Qinghe, who is that person?" Yun Juan was curious about the other person's identity. In such a situation, not fitting in is often a big taboo.
“Miss! It’s someone from Madam’s maternal family! It should be a young lady from the Wei family! The Wei family didn’t send anyone to the Old Madam’s birthday banquet for fear of being criticized! But Grand Tutor Wei is angry! So they probably sent a young lady from one of their branches!” Qinghe analyzed calmly.
Yun Juan had heard about the feud between Grand Tutor Wei's mansion and Yun Ting before.
Thinking of the house somewhere in the capital, a surge of anger welled up inside her.
Hmph! What holiday?
However, as soon as Yun Ting stood up, he started to dislike his wife!
This kind of person is the epitome of ingratitude!
How could he forget the difficult years he spent with his mother?
Now that he has achieved great success, he has completely abandoned his wife who stood by him through thick and thin, which is truly infuriating!
Yun Juan felt increasingly that it was unfair, and she decided to seek justice for her mother.
She secretly vowed to make Yun Ting pay the price and let him know the consequences of betraying his family. Before she transmigrated, she had been educated in monogamy, so she naturally couldn't stand Yun Ting's behavior of eating what he had while eyeing what he didn't!
Hmph! Sooner or later I'll throw him into the mud and make everything he cares about leave him!
Yun Juan leaned against the artificial hill, holding a handful of melon seeds in her hand, occasionally cracking one open, a faint smile on her lips.
She didn't intend to go forward; she simply enjoyed the tranquility and warmth of the moment.
Xiao Qinghe sat to the side, obediently peeling an orange and handing the tender, juicy flesh to Yun Quan.
The sunlight shone on them, creating a golden halo that made people feel incredibly comfortable and at ease.
Yun Quan squinted slightly, feeling the caress of the sunlight, as if time had stood still at this moment.
She sighed softly, her heart filled with contentment.
"Sigh! It seems I need to make money as soon as possible and move out of the Yun residence!" Yun Juan was rather annoyed by banquets and preferred a carefree life.
For example, at this moment, there are no palace intrigues or conspiracies, only endless tranquility and peace.
She likes this kind of life, where she can freely do what she wants without caring about other people's opinions and evaluations.
Xiao Qinghe looked at Yun Juan, her eyes filled with undisguised affection.
She felt that Yun Juan was like an older sister, and for some reason, she felt very safe and secure in front of her young lady.
She was willing to stay by Yun Quan's side forever and do anything for her.