Tao Qin thought of this and couldn't help but quietly clench her palm.
This was her first time being so close to a young man destined to be a key figure in the imperial court, and not only is he skilled in both literature and martial arts with a promising future, but he is also extremely handsome, more so than anyone she has ever seen.
Such an excellent man would move the heart of any woman.
Unfortunately, he is already betrothed, but it's fine since they haven't married. Moreover, she has a natural advantage. After all, her aunt and uncle are Uncle Meng and Aunt Meng of Meng Yunzheng, aren't they?
Tao Qin took a deep breath, her gaze toward Meng Yunzheng growing increasingly fervent.
She couldn't hold back and suddenly spoke up during a pause in Uncle Meng's conversation, "Lady Lu, I heard you were exiled once, is that true? Why? Did you commit some crime?"
As soon as these words left her mouth, everyone at the table fell silent, looking at Tao Qin in surprise.
