"You guys say, where did Yun Shu go for the past five years?"
"I heard she eloped with someone five years ago! She wasn't abandoned because she was considered foolish, was she?!"
"I guess that's a possibility too! Even though her face is exceptionally beautiful, what man could tolerate marrying a fool? Once they've had their fill, they'll definitely abandon her."
"She's been wandering all these years, she must have become ugly! Perhaps she looks no different from an old woman now."
"We've been carefully nurturing ourselves every day, she definitely can't compare!"
As they spoke, several women touched their cheeks. Their skin was smooth and delicate, and with their daily meticulous care, how could Yun Shu, who had endured the wind and snow outside, possibly compare?
When they heard the news of Yun Shu's return, they were first shocked, then particularly eager to come and see.
The purpose was to use their own radiance to make Yun Shu appear dim and insignificant.
Although Yun Shu was foolish before, perhaps it was a fool's luck, but the foolish Yun Shu possessed a face that all women would envy.
Yun Shu, standing outside the door, appeared at ease.
Upon hearing their conversation, she merely curled her lips slightly.
The servant beside her saw Yun Shu smile and, for some reason, felt it was rather unsettling.
These young ladies used to come to the General's mansion and similarly discuss the second young lady without restraint.
However, the previous second young lady was a bit foolish and couldn't even understand what they were saying.
But the current second young lady was different.
Everyone in the mansion knew that the second young lady was no longer foolish.
On the contrary...
Whether it was the old madam, Concubine Xiao, or even the third young lady, none of them had gained an advantage against the second young lady.
Now, these young ladies still treated the second young lady as before, and the servant wondered if they would be shocked later.
And they were all saying that the second young lady had suffered hardships and was uglier than before, this...
The servant looked at Yun Shu's peerlessly beautiful face, capable of toppling cities and enchanting people.
All the young ladies in the reception hall would be disappointed.
"Eh, why hasn't she come yet?"
"Is she too ashamed because she's become so ugly and afraid to come?"
"Even an ugly bride has to meet her in-laws, she shouldn't not come to see us even if she's become ugly. Don't forget, in her heart, we are her good friends!"
"Hahaha, yes, she truly considered us her best friends with all her heart."
Their laughter was undisguised.
Yun Shu lowered her eyes slightly, looking at her freshly trimmed nails, and sank into memories.
These people were indeed considered good friends by the original owner.
Whatever good things the original owner had, she would always think of sharing them with her good friends.
And these so-called good friends would deceive the original owner, leading her to do one embarrassing thing after another.
Those incidents would probably still be the talk of the capital even now.
Yun Shu gave a faint smile, truly good friends.
Today, she would give these good friends a great gift.
After a long absence, a meeting gift was in order.
She lifted her foot and walked in.
The moment she entered.
The laughter abruptly stopped.
Several gazes quickly shifted towards her.
Each gaze was filled with intense urgency.
"Yun Shu, you've finally returned!"
"You!"
"How can you...?"
The expressions of the several women instantly turned pale.
It was completely different from what they had imagined!
"Yun Shu, you..." Qu Jiaojiao, dressed in a pink silk gown and with a charming and delicate appearance, looked at Yun Shu in astonishment.
Yun Shu looked at Qu Jiaojiao, "It's been a few years, and now you're so shocked at first sight. Do you miss me that much?"