Chapter 597: Soul (4)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Many people saw Gu Yanfei and Feng Yang’s smiling banquet from afar. Some were envious, some were surprised, and some exchanged complicated gazes. Miss Zeng, dressed in a red gown, tugged at the sleeve of another girl in blue beside her, indicating for her to look at Gu Yanfei and Feng Yang. She said softly, “Sister Tang, Eldest Princess Feng Yang seems to like Second Lady Gu very much.”
Miss Tang looked very surprised at this moment and sighed softly. “Yes.”
The Eldest Princess Feng Yang had transcendent status in the Great Jin Dynasty and had always been arrogant. No matter if they were noble ladies or princesses from other families, none had ever gained her favor. However, it was evident to everyone that she had a very close relationship with Gu Yanfei. Previously, they all thought that Feng Yang was the main guest of Gu Yanfei’s coming-of-age ceremony at the request of the Emperor and the Eldest Prince. Now, it seemed that it was most likely Feng Yang’s own intention.
“Second Lady Gu has always been good at making people happy,” Miss Zeng said meaningfully.
Several girls present had attended the banquet in the palace. They couldn’t help but think of the time when Gu Yanfei and Yu Chaoyun played the zither in front of the Emperor and Feng Yang.
At that time, Gu Yanfei had won Feng Yang’s favor with a song that suited her. “This is also her ability, right?” Another girl said sourly. She looked away reluctantly and looked at the flowers on the other side. “The butterflies over there are really beautiful. Let’s go and catch butterflies…”
Before she could finish, another high-pitched female voice interrupted her. “Ah Qin, look, it’s Yanfei!”
The few of them frowned slightly and looked at Wei Jiaoniang, their eyes flashing with disapproval. How can a lady from a wealthy family be as rowdy as Wei Jiaoniang!
“Yanfei!” Wei Jiaoniang smiled and waved at Gu Yanfei across the lake.
Lu Qin, Fan Mushuang, and a few other girls beside her also waved happily at Gu Yanfei.
Feng Yang smiled and patted Gu Yanfei’s shoulder. “It’s rare for you to come out. Go over and play with Jiaoniang and the others.”
Gu Yanfei smiled and bade farewell. She ran across the lake to look for Wei Jiaoniang and the others.
“Yanfei.” Wei Jiaoniang held Gu Yanfei’s arm warmly and pointed to the right. “Let’s go over there and play with wooden stakes.”
She nudged Miss Zeng and the others with her chin. “It’s better to stay away from them.”
Not far away, Miss Zeng and the others were holding a fan to catch butterflies. The deep clothes on her body made her figure look slender and her waist slender. However, her movements were restricted because of this. Her footsteps were very small and elegant, as if she was dancing.
Their action of pouncing on butterflies was indeed very good, but…
“The hem of her skirt is so long. Isn’t she afraid of falling?” Wei Jiaoniang whispered into Gu Yanfei’s ear. “Let’s hide further away. She might even blame us if she falls.”
There were many women who liked to wear knitted clothes on important occasions. The problem was that the knitted skirts on Miss Zeng and the others were very long, to the point of dragging on the ground. Although they looked good, it was indeed as Wei Jiaoniang had said. They might accidentally step on their skirts.
Fan Mushuang didn’t hear the whispers between Wei Jiaoniang and Gu Yanfei. HSh only heard Wei Jiaoniang’s first sentence and echoed with a smile, “Yanfei, let’s play with wooden shooting.”
“Sister Yanfei, wooden shooting is very simple.” Fan Beiran leaned over with a smile. “You just have to roll the wooden ball out and hit the row of wooden stakes in front. If you knock down a red wooden stake, you get one point. If you knock down a black wooden stake, you get one point deducted.”
“Simple, right? Try it.”
Fan Beiran roughly explained the rules. Beside him, Wei Jiaoniang’s cousin, Sixth Young Master Wei, enthusiastically stuffed the wooden ball in his hand to Gu Yanfei.
Gu Yanfei weighed the bowl-sized wooden ball in her hand and easily threw it in the direction of the wooden stake.
The wooden ball rolled forward and knocked down six red wooden stakes at once with a bang.
“Yanfei, you’re too awesome!” Wei Jiaoniang, Fan Mushuang, and the other girls applauded.
Not far away, Miss Tang, who was pouncing on butterflies, was shocked by the sudden applause. She stepped on her skirt and almost fell. Fortunately, Miss Zeng, who was beside her, caught her in time.
“Sister Tang, are you alright?” Miss Zeng asked with concern.
Miss Tang frowned and turned to glance in the direction of Wei Jiaoniang and Gu Yanfei. She said calmly, “I’m fine. I was just shocked.”
The girls surrounded the frightened Miss Tang and comforted her gently.
On the other side, Gu Yanfei, Wei Jiaoniang, and the others didn’t even look at Miss Tang and the others. They were playing with their wooden balls.
Miss Tang and the others couldn’t help but look unhappy.. They thought to themselves, “These people are so rude to disturb others without any apology!”