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Chapter 169 the Warm-hearted Third Young Lady
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ning Qingshan cursed inwardly. Today was supposed to be her day. She had tactfully indicated to Madam Dowager that she wanted to greet the guests alone and Madam Dowager had acquiesced to her request. Her purpose in doing so was to show how graceful, generous and gentle she was. However, all her plans were ruined by a few words from Ning Xueyan.
It was her first time to attend the banquet of the social circle after she had cultivated in the nunnery for three years, so today was very important for her. Ning Xueyan's sudden appearance made her passive and she couldn't act as calmly as she used to be. Even though her smile was still perfect, under the smiling gaze of several ladies, she showed some flaws.
There were many smart people among the guests!
Ning Xueyan didn't protest Ning Qingshan, but smiled quietly. Her jet-black eyes shone brightly and after glancing at all the guests, she finally fixed her eyes on Ning Qingshan. "Third Sister, gr
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