All of a sudden, the people looked at Shi Nanqing in surprise. Due to her status, they did not expect that she would stoop down to Xia Ningyan's level. It was not her style at all.
However, after hearing Xia Ningya's retort, their hatred for her grew.
She thought that just because she was with an aristocratic family, she could already go up against anyone.
Shi Nanqing raised her eyebrows. She did not care about Xia Ningyan's attitude at all. "If you want others to say nice things about you, then you should only do nice things. You should keep that in mind."
The people around them smiled unkindly after hearing Shi Nanqing's words.
Xia Ningyan's face, however, darkened. A sinister light flashed across her eyes.
"Master Shi Nanqing, I don't think I've offended you. Given your status, do you feel a great sense of achievement when dealing with a little girl like me?"
Shi Nanqing had a faint smile on her lips. She changed into a comfortable sitting position and looked at the people around her. "I think everyone is very curious as to why I'm targeting this girl today," Shi Nanqing said as she pointed at Xia Ningyan.
The commotion at Shi Nanqing's table caught the attention of the banquet's other guests.
"Everyone knows that I have taken in a disciple. That disciple is more talented than her. I also like her very much. However, I did not expect that someone would actually target my disciple. It is so tragic."
Everyone's eyes widened their eyes after hearing Shi Nanqing's words.
They knew that Shi Nanqing had taken in a disciple. However, she had been framed very badly by Xia Ningyan. They knew that the only person who could be framed by Xia Ningyan was her sister, Xia Weiyang. Was Xia Weiyang Shi Nanqing's disciple?
The same thought crossed everyone's minds.
Xia Ningyan felt like her lungs were about to explode after realizing that Shi Nanqing might be referring to Xia Weiyang.
'That b*tch!' Xia Ningyan thought to herself.
It seemed whenever something terrible happened to her, Xia Weiyang was always involved.
Shi Nanqing saw everyone's expressions. "I think you already know who I'm talking about. That's right. My disciple is Xia Weiyang. I previously wanted to find an opportunity to introduce her to everyone, but something prevented me from doing so. But trust me when I say that Xia Weiyang's skills are very impressive. She will surely be able to make a name for herself in the future."
"Definitely!"
"Master Shi Nanqing's disciple must be very good. I can't wait to see her designs in the future!"
"I heard that master Shi Nanqing's disciple is also good at embroidery. The qipao dress that Madam Ji wore last time was personally embroidered by miss Xia Weiyang. It's really very beautiful. I like it very much. I will definitely get miss Xia Weiyang to embroider a few pieces for me."
"Me too! I want Xia Weiyang to make me a beautiful dress!" another person in the crowd said.
"I also want a dress designed by Xia Weiyang!"
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As she listened to the compliments and praises for Xia Weiyang, Xia Ningyan's exquisitely made-up face was twisted beyond belief. Her eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty light. She clenched her fists tightly. She did not notice that her nails were already digging into her flesh.
She felt so hateful.
She hated everyone at the banquet.
She hated Xia Weiyang even more.
At that moment, Xia Weiyang was with Shi Jue.
She was currently lying on a large bed in her bedroom.
Shi Jue was holding Xia Weiyang in his arms. In front of them was a large screen that displayed live footage of the banquet.
They had been secretly watching Xia Ningyan ever since she entered the villa.