Some even speculated whether Shangguan Ruyan had already let go; otherwise, how could she be so friendly with her "rival in love"?
"You all have finally arrived!" Madame Shangguan smiled and said, "Wenwan, you take this young lady to her seat first, while I have a few words with Ruyan."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Ruyan looked at Shen Qinglan and smiled, "Then, Miss Shen, you sit with my sister-in-law first, I'll be right back."
Once they were led away, the smile at Shangguan Ruyan's lips finally started to fade.
She looked at Madame Shangguan and whispered, "Mother, what do you want to say to me?"
Madame Shangguan sighed softly, quickly pulled her away from the crowd, and whispered, "Madame Shangshu and Wei Gongzi are both here. Wei Gongzi is with your father, and Madame Shangshu is seated with several ladies; remember to greet them later."
Shangguan Ruyan's expression darkened slightly, "I know, Mother, I'll go in a while."
"Ah—"
