latelenovela Chapter 429 Goodbye Tomato
Chapter 429 Goodbye Tomato
The completely transformed Ouyang Yan finally arrived late, and the ladies in the backyard were thoroughly amazed by her beauty.
Miss Ouyang seems quite different today.
The young ladies from both the main and collateral branches of the Ouyang family, who were familiar with her, gathered around, some with envy and some with teasing, showing that the Ouyang family as a whole had a good family tradition.
At least there was no superficial sour talk; everyone displayed the poise and elegance befitting a young lady from a prominent family.
"What's wrong with you today? Why have you changed your preferences? Isn't red your favorite color, and it suits you best?"
The one speaking was my cousin, who was a few generations removed from my family, and she was already engaged.
"I feel that red is a bit too festive. Today's chrysanthemum appreciation banquet is already very lively. There is no need to wear red and green. It's fine as it is."
Of course, Ouyang Yan wouldn't say that she no longer liked red, since she still liked it very much and didn't want to say something against her conscience.
"It's quite elegant and unique, and it suits you well. Look, everyone likes to wear honey, orange, and maple colors in autumn, it's getting a bit tiresome."
"Yes, yes, Yan'er is so clever to come up with such a unique outfit. Her hair looks beautiful today too."
The girls showered her with compliments, whether genuine or not, and Ouyang Yan responded with a smile.
It doesn't matter what people are thinking, as long as what they say isn't unpleasant.
Those unpleasant words might be stuck in other people's minds, not in Ouyang Yan's, so she didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
"Alright, alright, we're family, we shouldn't all be huddled together. The old lady told us to come early, not to play around."
We need to help entertain the ladies and young ladies from other families; Yan'er alone can't manage."
Ouyang Yan nodded, "That makes sense. Thank you all for your trouble today. After the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, we'll go to the old lady to ask for a reward!"
The young ladies of the Ouyang family burst into laughter. Only Ouyang Yan dared to act silly with the old woman; the others wouldn't dare. However, they could still bask in the benefits.
Just then, a servant came to report that the lady and young lady of the Duke of Anguo's mansion had arrived.
As a young lady from the Marquis's mansion, Ouyang Yan was naturally not presumptuous. She and her sisters quickly went to greet them, smiling and inviting them into the backyard.
Liu Rushi, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, was beautiful and elegant. As soon as she entered, everyone's attention was drawn to her.
Ouyang Yan greeted her with a smile, "Sister Liu, you look radiant today. This autumn-colored dress makes you even more gentle and charming."
Liu Rushi smiled and said, "Sister Ouyang is the one. Your outfit today is so fresh and elegant, like a fairy in a painting."
After exchanging pleasantries, several more young ladies and wives arrived one after another. Fortunately, the Ouyang family had many women, enough to comfortably accompany them one-on-one.
Appreciating chrysanthemums, enjoying tea, reciting poems, and painting are all indispensable activities at a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.
The young ladies of similar age naturally gathered together, but Ouyang Yan couldn't help but glance at an elderly lady sitting alone.
Liu Rushi was very observant and had already noticed that something was wrong with Ouyang Yan, so she immediately agreed when Ouyang Yan made an excuse to leave for a while.
I'm quite curious to see what Ouyang Yan will do after she leaves. Surely there can't be any guests more distinguished than the Liu family.
Oh, no, the eldest prince counts too~
Ouyang Yan bypassed the crowd and walked towards Madam Jiang in a seemingly casual and unhurried manner.
Madam Jiang is just old, not stupid.
Although she didn't recognize the girl in front of her, she could tell from her clothes and appearance that this young lady must come from an extraordinary background.
"Is the old lady settling in well? It was our oversight. If you don't know any ladies, you can go and chat with my grandmother."
"Um, this..." Old Madam Jiang hesitated, not because she was hesitant about whether to go to someone's grandmother's house, but because this girl didn't even introduce herself.
It's quite strange to invite someone so directly like that.
While Madam Jiang hesitated, Ouyang Yan realized that she had forgotten to mention her identity in her nervousness. She felt a little embarrassed and a blush immediately crept up her cheeks.
As Madam Jiang watched, her once fair and clean face turned as red as a tomato. Was it a tomato?
The new vegetable that my grandson tried planting on the farm turned out to look just like this young lady when it matured—bright red.
"Well, my daughter is Ouyang Yan. This chrysanthemum appreciation banquet was organized by my grandmother and mother. Your invitation was also sent by my mother."
Having finally said what she wanted to say, Ouyang Yan's face was still flushed.
The old lady in front of him was that person's grandmother. Sure enough, even his grandmother was so beautiful, and she even looked younger than his own grandmother.
You should know that my grandmother had imperial physicians to help her take care of her health, and every year she spent countless amounts of money on medicine and health care.
And so, my grandmother was nearly seventy, but looked like she was in her fifties.
But this old lady of the Jiang family must be over sixty, right? People who don't know her or her background would probably think she's under fifty.
Is this what they mean by "time never defeats beauty"?
"Oh? So it's the host. How rude of me."
Madam Jiang stood up, but before she could even bow, she was stopped by Ouyang Yan, who looked very nervous.
Good heavens, how could I let someone else's grandmother bow to me?
"Madam, please don't stand on ceremony. You are the elder and I am the junior. How can an elder be expected to bow to me?"
I see you must be bored here alone. Why don't you come with me to the back? We're all around the same age, so we might have something to talk about."
When Old Madam Jiang was about to refuse, Ouyang Yan stepped forward and helped her up. With the help of her four maids, she successfully "kidnapped" the person to Old Madam Ouyang and Madam Ouyang's territory.
Of course, Madam Ouyang knew what her granddaughter was up to, since her daughter-in-law had already given her a heads-up.
But when his own granddaughter, accompanied by four maids, kidnapped the man like a hostage, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.
My little granddaughter is really, really being a bit naughty. She's so old, what if she gets hurt again?
However, once the person got closer, Madam Ouyang decided to take back what she had just said.
This old lady Jiang... doesn't look very old, and she's quite agile.
Yes, I knew my granddaughter wasn't really being mischievous or lacking in manners.
“Grandmother, Mother, the old lady Jiang, whom you personally invited, has arrived. I brought her here for you personally.”
Haha, they posted the message themselves, weren't they forced into it by crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide?
This kid's ability to lie through his teeth has improved quite a bit! I wonder who he took after?
The two women, mother and daughter-in-law, exchanged a glance, everything understood without a word. Hmph, they were like the Ouyang family, definitely not like them, the "outsiders."