The rest of the day went by quietly and Nan Hua didn't really do anything but embroidering. It seemed like how an ordinary young lady from a noble family would do. However, the servants were still keeping tight watch on her.
The next day, Nan Hua spent the day walking around the garden before coming inside, embroidering once more.
In the evening, the servants told her that Nan Shu Cheng asked them all to eat together with him in the main dining room.
"Dinner together?" Nan Hua asked in a low voice.
The servant nodded. "Yes, Miss. Master arranged for all family members to gather in the main dining room once a week to eat together."
Once a week.
Nan Hua blinked her eyes and then recalled that there was indeed such thing. Though, back then, Nan Shu Cheng often skipped this matter and spent his time with the work he had from the palace. Once his position was a bit stable, he started this quite interesting tradition in his house.
Well, she didn't mind playing along.
"I'll be there."
The servant nodded and quickly walked away to tell Nan Shu Cheng about this matter.
Nan Hua stretched her body and then looked outside. Her eyes flashed with interest, wondering what those people would have in store for her. This time, even though she was trying to be ordinary and not do anything, these people would still target her.
So, she would let them target her.
And see how it went from there.
Xiao Yun quickly selected dress for Nan Hua while Mu Yan worked on Nan Hua's hair. There were not many chances in the past to dress up Nan Hua because she was too busy training with her brother and cousin. Now that they had the chance, they did their best to make Nan Hua looked prettier.
The light blue colored dress made Nan Hua looked even more adorable. Accentuated with the light makeup on her face, she looked even more stunning. It might look plain, yet at the same time, it highlighted her natural beauty instead. Mu Yan tied her hair into two buns along with some braids.
"Miss, you look spectacular." Mu Yan smiled.
Nan Hua looked at the bronze mirror and faintly nodded. After seeing this face from time to time, she had long gotten used with her splendid countenance. Thankfully, this was not outside or there wouldn't be any lack of suitors looking in her direction.
"I'll be going now."
Nan Hua headed to the main dining room. The other family members were already there, sitting quietly. When they saw Nan Hua, astonishment, jealousy, surprise, and many other expressions flashed by their faces.
Madam Qu's fingers trembled when she saw that familiar and hateful face. She could still remember how Nan Shu Cheng was in a daze when he looked at Madam Nan's face. If not because he hated his father's arrangement for him, Madam Qu might not be able to seduce this man successfully.
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