Chapter 193 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (29)
Chapter 193 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (29)
There was also a maid in the carriage.
Without Esta saying a word, the maid carefully took out a beautifully wrapped gift box from the trunk. Although it was similar to the gift box Qin Meng had given her, it was even more beautiful and exquisite.
He Suining knew what was inside without even thinking.
She looked at the gift box.
The maid gently tore open the box, revealing a pure white dress underneath. Then she gently pushed the box towards He Suining with a smile, as if she would definitely like it.
He Suining frowned slightly.
She looked at it, but didn't reach for it. She just smiled and said, "It's really beautiful. But since I've already bought it, Xing, you should take this dress back."
The dress was a gift from Qin Meng.
It certainly can't compare to the expensive gifts from Esta, they might not even be in the same league, but this evening gown is the best Qin Meng could give.
She didn't need to tell Esta that the evening dress was a gift from Qin Meng.
But that doesn't mean she can be replaced at will.
Esta probably didn't expect He Suining to refuse, and looked up at her.
His gentle expression didn't change much. After a few seconds of silence, he waved his hand.
The maid glanced at He Suining a few more times, subtly pursed her lips, raised her hand to close the box again, and put it back into the trunk.
"Since Sui Ning doesn't like it, then forget it."
He Suining smiled, picked up her teacup, and slowly drank her tea.
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The banquet hall had a large entrance, and many carriages were already parked nearby.
The noble ladies and gentlemen were helped down from their carriages, dressed in splendid attire. Both men and women had their faces powdered white and their lips painted red.
There were also some still-charming ladies and some very elegant gentlemen.
They entered through the open gate one after another.
There were soldiers and a man who looked like a steward at the entrance, smiling and bowing slightly as they accepted the invitations from the nobles.
After confirming that everything was alright, he smiled and invited them inside.
The environment here is nice.
The bushes swayed gently in the breeze on the grass.
At that moment, two heads popped out from inside.
Tao blinked, gazing at the endless stream of carriages arriving under the bright candlelight.
She whispered, "Qin Meng, can we really go in?"
Qin Meng cautiously observed these people, then nodded confidently to Tao, "Yes, we'll go in disguise as servants..."
Another half hour passed.
Esta's carriage has arrived.
The maid got out of the carriage and helped He Suining down. Esta walked alongside her inside; nothing could be seen from the outside.
However, the interior is decorated in a very luxurious style.
She looked up and saw stone pillars nearby, intricately carved with mythological scenes, exquisitely beautiful. A huge chandelier hung from the ceiling, filled with candles. Nearby were many smaller lamps; their faint candlelight combined to illuminate the entire spacious hall.
Compared to modern times, the brightness is actually insufficient, but it is precisely this somewhat dim and yellowish atmosphere that creates a unique aesthetic.
Tapestries and carpets were laid on some parts of the walls and floor, with gold thread inlaid along the edges.
Esta took He Suining to a nearby table for a meal and handed her a glass of wine.
Unfortunately, she doesn't drink.
Otherwise, I'd really like to try what the drinks in this little world taste like.
"Esta, hasn't she arrived yet?" He Suining picked up a piece of pastry that looked red and green and put it in her mouth. The sweet and spicy taste stimulated her taste buds. It wasn't bad, but it was edible and strange.
While eating.
He Suining kept an eye on the surrounding area.
This banquet wasn't anything special. Every few months, nobles would hold banquets in their own names. To put it bluntly, it was a way to show off their wealth and power, but attendees could also use the occasion to network, so it wasn't a bad thing.
Esta brought her here so that she could meet another friend of her mother's.
Unlike Esta's mother, this was not her mother's best friend.
But the two have a good relationship.
Esta believes that if He Suining wants revenge and to confront the Guardians head-on, he needs support.
He could help her in the name of nobility, but that was ultimately not enough.
He Suining naturally understood this principle, so she followed her.
Esta looked over and said, "The message I received said that Madam Qing will be coming."
They say they'll come, but it's not certain.
He Suining understood, and she didn't force the issue. If the person came, she would be lucky; if not, she would have to find another way.
Through the dim candlelight on the table, Esta looked at her beautiful profile and seemed to sense her worry.
She smiled gently. "Don't worry, Sui Ning. If we can't meet today, I'll personally invite Madam Qing another day. On my behalf, Madam Qing will still give me some face."
He Suining put down the wine she hadn't drunk, looked at him with gratitude, and smiled, "Thank you, Xing."
“I’ve already said, there’s no need for thanks between us.” Esta shook her head and looked in a certain direction. “Don’t stand here. It’ll be tiring for you to wear heels. Let’s go sit over there. There’s plenty of good food there. We can eat, chat, and wait.”
"it is good."
He Suining and Esta walked over together.
She seemed casual but was actually quite perceptive, noticing something amiss nearby. Suddenly, she saw a man dressed as a servant, his back to her. She paused—the man had a great physique, and the servant's clothes seemed ill-fitting, stretching the garment as if it were about to tear.
This background...
"Sui Ning?"
Beside her was Esta's puzzled voice.
He Suining smiled and continued walking with him.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the rest area and sat down.
She looked over there again, and the servant was still there. She narrowed her eyes and casually called over a maid, "Go and call the servant and maid over there. We want to eat something."
The maid was not surprised at all.
These nobles have so many rules; they need several people to serve them even when they eat. Otherwise, it's as if they don't even know how to use a knife, fork, or chopsticks.
"Yes."
A small table was placed in front of He Suining, on which food had been brought by a maid.
Looking at it.
Two servants, a man and a woman, came over.
Esta recognized them, paused for a moment, and turned to look at her.
He Suining was quite helpless.
I left these two little ones in the store, and then we ran into them here.
She said nothing.
Seeing that she pretended not to know him, Esta didn't call her out. He held his wine glass and silently sipped it.
When Qin Meng was called over, his heart was pounding.
He was afraid that He Suining would scold him.
This feeling is strange; I don't dislike it, I'm just nervous.
As a result, He Suining pretended not to know them.
He breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had tacitly approved of their actions.
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