The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space
Chapter 968: Follow Me (5)

Chapter 968: Chapter 968: Follow Me (5)

The Shen Residence’s grand entrance was continuously frequented by carriages, evidently all here for the plum-viewing gathering. However, whether it was the elder ladies or the young girls, they were all followed by one or two servants. Only Yang Ruxin strolled over by herself, which made her quite a unique presence.

Yang Ruxin paid no mind to the scrutiny of others and, after handing in her invitation, followed the servant guiding her into the Shen Residence.

"Are you also here to attend the plum-viewing gathering hosted by Madam Shen?" A girl wrapped in a big red fur cloak approached Yang Ruxin. "I’m Wei Yao, what’s your name? Are you familiar with the Shen family? How come I’ve never seen you here before?"

Yang Ruxin shook her head with a smile, "My name is Yang Ruxin, it’s my first time here."

"Oh." Wei Yao nodded. "Where’s your maid?"

"I’m just a village girl; I don’t have a maid," Yang Ruxin said with a smile.

"Oh," Wei Yao’s expression turned a bit strange. "Then you should’ve found a close friend or sister to come with you... at the very least to help you carry a change of clothes."

"Why is that?" Yang Ruxin frowned.

"Let me tell you." Wei Yao looked around, then leaned closer to Yang Ruxin. "At such banquets, those who attend are daughters from prominent families in the town or from nearby, and sometimes, if you accidentally offend someone, you might find someone sabotaging you. Getting splashed with water, or having soup spilled on you is the least of it. If you fall into a lake or something, then it’s really bad. Even if the host family is willing to provide you with clothes, what if someone plays a trick on you while you’re changing?"

Yang Ruxin couldn’t help but chuckle, "You know quite a bit, huh? Have you experienced it?"

"I haven’t experienced it myself, but I have seen such a thing happen. Back in Prefectural City, that Zhao family..." Wei Yao suddenly stopped mid-sentence and chuckled. "Being an illegitimate daughter, even if I attend such gatherings, I’m just there as an accessory..."

"Thank you for the warning, but I’m just a village girl. I’m here just to see the world today..."

"Then stick with me later. My two maids, Qiqiao and Babao, are both very clever," Wei Yao generously offered.

"Thank you very much," Yang Ruxin nodded with a smile. In such a setting, it was nice to have someone to accompany her, and moreover, if this girl wasn’t extremely cunning, she seemed to be quite a straightforward young lady.

"Yang Ruxin..." Just then, a thunderous shout came from behind.

Yang Ruxin shuddered. Was this a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road?

Li Cuicui ran over, thumping loudly, "It really is you!"

"Li Cuicui, what the hell?" Wei Yao shook her head, finally letting her buzzing ears settle down. "Trying to scare someone to death?"

"Wei Yao, it’s none of your business," Li Cuicui gave Wei Yao a cold glance. They were both merchants’ daughters; there was no need to curry favor with each other, and after all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Li family, whereas the other was merely the daughter of an illegitimate child from the Wei Family. Why should she lecture her?

"You..."

"Miss Li, I didn’t expect you to be so excited to see me," Yang Ruxin hurriedly interrupted Wei Yao’s words, not wanting her to start a conflict with Li Cuicui at this venue.

"Who’s excited?" Li Cuicui waved her hand dismissively. "I want to ask, how are you even qualified to be here?"

"Why I came..." Yang Ruxin raised her eyebrows slightly, "about that question..." She suddenly smiled, "Why don’t you ask the Shen family about it?"