Chapter 364: Heavenly Silkworm Silk

I still remember that back then, the Lin family was only a second-rate clan; she met the Thirteenth Princess at a banquet, wanted to get close, but was despised by her who said: 'A lowly wretch from a second-rate family, what right do you have to speak to this princess?'

That time, she lost all face!

Now, finally it's the turn of the high and mighty princess to grovel before her?

Indeed, the tides of fortune have turned!

Of course, to maintain her perfect persona, Lin Xueyan could not possibly turn people away at such an occasion.

She concealed her inner disdain, and the smile on her face was nearly perfect.

"Thirteenth Princess, it's been five years; you're becoming more and more like your name."

Hearing Lin Xueyan say that, Dongfang Ling'er let out a sigh of relief. She had still been worried that Lin Xueyan bore a grudge!

Lin Xueyan took her seat, with Lin Zhishang and Lin Xuewei sitting beside her.

The Thirteenth Princess Dongfang Ling'er glanced at Lin Xueyan, seeing that the people around looked at her with envy and even admiration, she felt ever more determined to mend relations with Lin Xueyan. Her eyes shifted, and thinking that lately everyone had been saying Lin Xueyan's relationship with Ye Qingran had turned sour, she spontaneously devised a plan.

"Some people, indeed, have stayed too long in the backwaters; coming to attend such a grand state banquet, they don't even know to dress up properly, still wearing plain, simple clothes—truly they know nothing of etiquette!" Dongfang Ling'er said in a sarcastic tone.

No sooner had she spoken than many gazes fell upon her.

Following her gaze, one naturally saw Ye Qingran.

Today, Ye Qingran had not deliberately dressed up.

Or rather, she was never someone who liked to spend much time on her attire.

Largely because she was naturally beautiful in both lives; even with a bare face and no makeup, she was stunning beyond compare.

Moreover, considering today was the special day when her child would recognize her biological father, she had applied a light makeup; as for her clothing, though not extravagant, it was the first time she wore this new garment, made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk so exquisite that money could not buy it.

How come, when it comes to Dongfang Ling'er, she's accused of not knowing etiquette?

Ye Qingran did not agree.

As the saying goes, 'If one wants to accuse someone, excuses are never lacking.'

Dongfang Ling'er saw that everyone's attention was drawn to her, and continued speaking: "Unlike Xueyan, who ultimately comes from the pinnacle of the hunt, she is naturally beautiful, of outstanding bearing, and still dresses in a dignified and grand manner—truly full of noble aura!"

She looked at Lin Xueyan, with a hint of ingratiation in her eyes.

Everyone compared Lin Xueyan and Ye Qingran, and also felt that today Lin Xueyan was noticeably more outstanding.

It wasn't that she looked better than Ye Qingran, but rather her outfit was noticeably more eye-catching.

Lin Xueyan felt the gazes upon her, the corners of her lips curling into a confident arc.

Today she had indeed been carefully dressed; her makeup took several hours, and only after a dozen or so professional maids confirmed it flawless did it end. As for the rose-red long dress she wore, it was even woven from a blend of cloud brocade and Heavenly Silkworm Silk.

You know, Heavenly Silkworm Silk is the finest fabric, worth a fortune and hard to buy.

Even though Heavenly Silkworm Silk makes up only twenty percent of this dress, the rest is cloud brocade.

Even so, she has already overwhelmed everyone, including Ye Qingran, in both aspects!

"Thirteenth Princess, what do you mean by that?"

Gu Dongliu then suddenly stood up.

Dongfang Ling'er knew Gu Dongliu was on good terms with Ye Qingran, and her jealousy and hatred toward Ye Qingran grew even stronger.

"Cousin, am I wrong? Today is the banquet where the rulers of the four great states gather; Ye Qingran dresses so plainly—could it be that she knows nothing of etiquette?!"

Gu Dongliu gave a cold smile, "You say she dresses plainly?"

"Yes!"

Gu Dongliu thought it utterly ridiculous.

Even before Ye Qingran entered, he had noticed that her dress was new, and what shocked him even more was that this dress was made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk—entirely Heavenly Silkworm Silk!

"In your view, does a dress of Heavenly Silkworm Silk not befit this banquet?"

What?!

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

"Cousin, what are you saying? Ye Qingran's dress is merely ordinary silk; how could it be Heavenly Silkworm Silk!"

Dongfang Ling'er wore a look of shock.

Lin Xueyan's expression could no longer be held upon hearing Gu Dongliu's words.

Her gaze shot over like lightning; after carefully examining Ye Qingran's dress, her face turned deathly pale.

It really is... Heavenly Silkworm Silk!

"We all know Heavenly Silkworm Silk is extremely rare; even the imperial household of the Xuan Yuan dynasty cannot everyone wear clothing made of it." Lin Xuewei said, her eyes tinged with sarcasm. The implication: even the imperial clan of the Xuan Yuan dynasty might not necessarily enjoy such Heavenly Silkworm Silk, so what gives Ye Qingran the right?

Han Xing Leng Yue's expression was cold, yet a flash of mockery flickered in the depths of their eyes.

Yaowang Valley has a niche business: raising Heavenly Silkworms.

In Yaowang Valley, clothing woven from Heavenly Silkworm Silk is standard issue—nothing could be more ordinary!

A frog in the well!

"You don't believe me, do you?" Gu Dongliu obviously smiled, but his smile didn't reach his eyes, even carrying a chill.

"It's not that we don't believe you; it's that Ye Qingran simply could not afford to wear clothing made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk!" Dongfang Ling'er shouted loudly.

Gu Dongliu snapped shut his folding fan, walked up to Ye Qingran, and said, "Elder Ye, pardon my offense?"

Ye Qingran gave a slight nod, tacitly accepting what Gu Dongliu was about to do.

"As everyone knows, Heavenly Silkworm Silk does not burn in fire." Gu Dongliu said, and immediately someone handed him a lit candle; he directly lifted Ye Qingran's sleeve and placed it over the flame.

Despite the flame licking the sleeve, there was not a trace of burning.

Everyone was stunned.

In this world, among fabrics, only Heavenly Silkworm Silk does not burn when exposed to fire.

"It really is Heavenly Silkworm Silk!"

Someone whispered in disbelief.

Who would have thought someone could actually afford clothes made entirely of Heavenly Silkworm Silk?

Gazes stared at Ye Qingran's white long dress.

It's hard to imagine that such a low-key dress is actually made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk!

You believe it now, right?

Gu Dongliu coldly glared at Dongfang Ling'er.

Dongfang Ling'er's eyes widened, and she could no longer utter a word of rebuttal.

Gu Dongliu wore a look of disgust: 'Ye the Eldest acts low-key, yet you treat him as ignorant of the rules, Thirteenth Princess—should I call you foolish or blind?'

Those words were truly not the slightest bit polite.

Dongfang Ling'er's face turned pale in an instant.

Lin Xueyan beside them clenched the hand in her sleeve into a fist.

How is that possible?! How could Ye Qingran afford clothes made entirely of Heavenly Silkworm Silk? Lin Xueyan's jealousy drove her mad. She, Lin Xueyan, had stayed at the Chasing Deer Summit for five years and only obtained a little Heavenly Silkworm Silk, not enough for a single dress!

Yah, just now who said my sister Ran doesn't know how to dress too plainly, doesn't know the rules?" Xia Zhimeng raised her eyebrows, feeling extremely delighted right now, "See? My sister Ran's dress could buy all of your clothes and still have plenty to spare!

Those words are indeed correct!

After all, clothes made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk are worth a fortune!

It's all because my sister Ran is too low-key, causing you to misunderstand. Unlike some people who dress flashily and yet are pursued.

Lin Xueyan's face shifted like a palette, alternating between green and white.

Mother, could my clothes also be made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk?