dognovel Chapter 135 Is she a fairy?!
Chapter 135 Is she a fairy?!
The weather in Shengjing is exceptionally fine today.
The sky was a clear, deep blue, and sunlight streamed through the window, gently falling on Yu Wan's dress and reflecting a subtle glow.
She stood before the bronze mirror, her reflection showcasing her exquisite features.
Miao Hong was behind her, carefully tidying her hair, her expression focused.
Yu Wan lowered her eyes and gazed quietly at herself in the bronze mirror.
The light pink dress, carefully selected by Yun Shang, was both dignified and elegant yet lively. Several blooming lotus flowers were subtly embroidered on the hem, shimmering delicately in the light, exuding a touch of understated luxury.
The gold hairpin on her head swayed gently with her slight movements, making a crisp tinkling sound.
In the mirror, Yu Wan's features were delicate and lively, and her temperament was elegant, like a lotus flower standing gracefully in the Shengjing Pond.
Fresh and refined, as if from another world.
Yu Wan was almost completely captivated by herself.
Is the fairy in the mirror really her?
She muttered to herself.
Those blind, tasteless men think she's not beautiful, then there are probably no beautiful women in the world!
"Madam, this outfit is absolutely stunning!" Miao Hong exclaimed, her face full of amazement.
There are many beautiful women in Shengjing City, but Yu Wan's unique temperament stands out.
Her delicate features possess a gentle beauty, not sharp or overt, which makes her appear even more gentle and approachable.
Those bright, dark eyes exuded a unique charm, as if no woman of such beauty had ever been seen in the capital.
"Young master certainly has excellent taste. Madam, you will definitely be the center of attention tonight in this outfit," Miao Hong said with a smile.
Yu Wan said softly, "There's no need for that."
She didn't want to attract too much attention; she just wanted to use this banquet as an opportunity to secretly observe the hidden secrets behind the "eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo."
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The Duke of Anguo's mansion was unusually lively today.
It had been many years since the family had hosted such a grand wedding banquet. Guests gathered in small groups throughout the hall, exchanging pleasantries and chatting in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
At the banquet, the Duke of Anguo's mansion invited mostly ladies from prominent families in the city, with a few young masters and cousins of the Duke of Anguo's mansion also occasionally in attendance.
Chen Wan, dressed in a magnificent brocade gown commissioned by the Duchess of Anguo at great expense, gracefully entered the public eye.
"This must be the lady's newly found daughter, right? Look at those features, they really do look alike."
"Yes, especially that nose, it's like it was made from the same mold."
"No wonder the Duchess of Anguo recognized her at a glance. They look so alike, how could she mistake them?"
"Although Miss Yu has been living away from home, she has still grown up to be so outstanding. She truly deserves to be the biological daughter of the Duchess of Anguo."
The women at the table chatted and laughed, saying all sorts of pleasing things.
The Duchess of Anguo looked at the gentle and graceful Chen Wan beside her, her smile never fading.
She replied modestly, "Not at all, Wan'er is no match for you ladies."
The crowd showered each other with compliments, and Chen Wan basked in the atmosphere of praise, a hint of pride barely concealed in her eyes.
Just then, Yu Wan and the Duchess of Shunguo appeared at the entrance of the flower hall.
The Duchess of Shun's laughter broke the chorus of mutual flattery at the banquet:
"I'm so sorry, my carriage ran into some trouble on the way, which caused a delay. I'm late."
Everyone looked over at the sound, and when they saw Yu Wan standing next to the Duchess of Shun, the entire flower hall fell silent.
Lady Anguo was smiling and about to say something when she saw Yu Wan and her pupils suddenly widened in shock.
When Chen Wan saw Yu Wan, her gentle smile froze on her lips.
Quiet whispers gradually spread through the crowd, "How come this girl looks like this..."
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Duchess of Shun.
When she first met Yu Wan a few days ago, she felt that Yu Wan's appearance was quite familiar, but she couldn't remember who she resembled. Now, seeing Yu Wan standing next to the Duchess of Anguo, she suddenly realized that Yu Wan and the Duchess of Anguo actually looked seven-tenths alike!
Lady Anguo was shaken, her gaze shifting back and forth between Chen Wan and Yu Wan before finally finding her own voice after a long while.
"Madam of the Duke of Shun, and this is..."
Lady Shunguo didn't think much of it, assuming it was just a coincidence. She pulled Yu Wan a few steps closer and smiled, saying:
"This is a junior I recently met, named Yu Wan. She is new to Shengjing and is not familiar with many places yet, so I brought her along today to join in the fun."
Yu Wan had just arrived in Shengjing and rarely went out. In addition, Yun Shang came from an unremarkable background, so not many people paid attention to them before.
However, the moment she appeared today, her gentle, light pink dress instantly drew everyone's attention.
Her lively and elegant temperament was completely different from that of the noble ladies in Shengjing City, which made her even more eye-catching.
A lady's eyes brightened slightly as she asked the Duchess of Shun, "Whose daughter is this? I've never seen her before."
Seeing the look in the other woman's eyes, the Duchess of Shunguo understood and said with a helpless smile, "Don't be fooled by Yu Wan's young age; she's actually already married."
Nowadays, women do not adhere to the rule that they can only put their hair up after marriage, and one cannot tell whether a woman is married by her hairstyle.
The lady was greatly surprised upon hearing this: "They're already married?"
Yu Wan keenly noticed the instant look of disappointment on the faces of the ladies upon hearing the news.
Yu Wan: "…………"
She thought to herself: Sure enough, even here, the elders are always keen to play matchmaker for young women.
When the Duchess of Anguo heard the Duchess of Shunguo say the name "Yu Wan", the Duchess of Anguo paused for a moment.
"Also surnamed Yu... and named Yu Wan?"
Chen Wan felt a sudden surge of tension as she noticed everyone's attention gradually focusing on Yu Wan.
She suddenly realized.
Although others may only think that Yu Wan is somewhat similar to the Duchess of Anguo, they do not doubt Yu Wan's identity.
But as an imposter, she knew very well that she was not the biological daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family at all!
And the Yu Wan in front of us is very likely the real legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion who has been missing for many years!
Chen Wan subconsciously looked at the Duchess of Anguo and saw that she was staring at Yu Wan, which immediately made her nerves tense up.
She tried her best to regain her composure, took the hand of the Duchess of Anguo with a slight tightening, and said with a smile, "So, Madam's name is also 'Yu Wan'? What a coincidence!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ladies around him began to whisper among themselves.
Several people, who had clearly remembered the maiden name of the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, covered their mouths in surprise.
"I remember, wasn't the young lady of the Duke of Anguo's mansion also named 'Yu Wan'?"
"What a coincidence! Not only do they look alike, but they even have the exact same name..."
The crowd discussed the matter animatedly, increasingly convinced that something was amiss.
Lady Anguo's heart began to grow with doubt; she vaguely felt that something was amiss...