Chapter 516: It’s Actually Her

Chapter 516: It's Actually Her

At this moment, many of the young ladies who had been curious about the eldest Miss of the Shen family earlier also followed along, looking curiously at Su Youyue, wanting to see what this rumored country girl looked like.

Rumors had it that her maid was mute and her guard was blind, making her the most embarrassing young lady in the Holy City.

But before they could get a clear look at Su Youyue, they suddenly heard Yuwen Jing, who was standing next to Helian Lin, exclaim, “Oh, isn't this the veiled beauty! Brother Helian, what a stroke of luck! Finding her without any effort!”

Now, most people in the Holy City knew about this mysterious veiled beauty, and at once, everyone stretched their necks to look in the direction Yuwen Jing was indicating, wanting to see which young miss it was.

Upon hearing this title, Shen Yufeng's pupils shrank, and his gaze sharpened as he looked forward.

Only he knew how crucial this veiled beauty was to him. These past few days, he had been desperately searching for her, anxious and frustrated that he couldn't find her. Upon hearing that she was right in front of him, Shen Yufeng's gaze became as intense as a blazing fire.

In an instant, countless eyes turned to look.

Meng Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, noticing all the eyes focused on her, and after a brief pause, she realized what was happening.

Veiled beauty?

Were they talking about her?

Had Yuwen Jing really mistaken her for the veiled beauty?

For a moment, her heart swelled with joy that nearly burst.

Did that mean she was indeed as beautiful as the veiled beauty, so much so that others couldn't tell them apart?

She thought, 'Others are just clumsy imitations; how could they ever match her beauty?' Under her veil, the corners of her mouth were struggling to stay hidden. She seductively brushed a lock of hair behind her ear and was just about to respond when Helian Lin suddenly stood up and walked towards her.

As Helian Lin stood before her, she was suddenly struck by how towering he was, his broad shoulders and sturdy arms. Just one more glance and she would have blushed.

Her heart pounded, and she nervously clutched the hem of her dress. As the man finally reached her, she deliberately and slowly lifted her head. “Helian…”

Meng Zhiyi could almost smell the cool, crisp scent on him, which left her momentarily dazed.

But before she could finish speaking, Helian Lin passed her by.

Her voice came to an abrupt halt as she turned her head in disbelief to look at Helian Lin.

She saw him walk over to Shen Nan's side.

Yuwen Jing also quickly brushed past her and ran to Shen Nan's side. “Veiled Miss, you've really made Brother Helian search far and wide for you!”

Meng Zhiyi stood frozen in place, unable to move.

A flash of surprise and caution passed through Shen Zhuyu's eyes.

Shen Yufeng was stiff all over, unable to believe it, staring intently at Su Youyue.

The others were first shocked and confused, and soon began murmuring amongst themselves.

“I didn't expect that the veiled beauty would actually be the Young Miss of the Shen family, who had just been brought back. No wonder no one could find her.”

“The Shen family really kept her hidden, making it hard for everyone to find her.”

“It seems the Shen family is blessed to be able to connect with Princess Pingyang's estate…”

As Shen Yufeng listened to one sentence after another, he slowly regained his composure, but his hand remained clenched into a tight fist.

The person he had been searching for these past few days was actually Shen Nan.

If he had known it was her, why would he have gone through all this trouble? He really wished he could go back a few days and drag Shen Nan to Helian Lin's bed.

Was this woman just bad luck for him? Every time something involving her came up, it drove him to the brink.

Meng Zhiyi was practically fuming.

What was Yu Jing saying?

How could he possibly mistake Shen Nan for the veiled beauty? It should have been me!

In her anxiety, Meng Zhiyi lost control of her emotions and blurted out, "You've got the wrong person!"

Yu Jing was taken aback by her sharp voice and turned around, giving her a puzzled look. "What are you talking about?"

Meng Zhiyi hurriedly said, "You've got the wrong person. She's not the veiled lady. She's just a country girl that the Shen family brought back from the countryside!"

"..." Yu Jing furrowed his brow, looking Meng Zhiyi up and down. As he gradually understood, he couldn't help but chuckle. "Miss Meng, don't tell me you thought the veiled lady was you?"

Meng Zhiyi's mouth opened, but no words came out.

Of course, she wanted to say that it was her.

It certainly couldn't be Shen Nan!

Yu Jing looked into her eyes and tsked. "Miss Meng seems to have misunderstood. The veiled lady, not to mention anything else, had a voice that was absolutely beautiful, like celestial music—nothing like Miss Meng's voice."

A few people nearby couldn't hold back their laughter.

In truth, Meng Zhiyi's voice wasn't bad.

But she had a tendency to raise her voice when upset, which made her sound grating to most people.

Hearing the laughter around her, Meng Zhiyi's face flushed crimson as she glared at the people around her.

What was wrong with her voice?

Wasn't her voice beautiful?

Just as Meng Zhiyi was about to retort, Helian Lin's voice rang out. "So, you are Young Miss Shen."

His voice was deep and gravelly, with a magnetic quality that seemed to pull at your heart the moment you heard it.

At that moment, Su Youyue also stood up. "So, you are Young Master Helian."

She confirmed her identity.

The people around sighed in amazement, and many of the ladies wearing veils looked displeased.

They had thought the veiled lady was hiding because she didn't want to show her face or perhaps because she was a merchant's daughter who had no right to attend a noble banquet. Who would have thought they would meet the real person?

Now, they felt embarrassed.

But seeing Meng Zhiyi, her face still flushed, standing beside Helian Lin and Su Youyue, they felt relieved—compared to her, they were off the hook.

Who would have thought Helian Lin would go for a girl fresh off the farm? She must be one lucky girl.

Shen Zhuyu had already pieced together enough information from the fragments of conversation around her.

So, was Helian Lin interested in Shen Nan?

It was no wonder—Shen Nan's appearance was truly remarkable.

Without batting an eyelash, Shen Zhuyu had already begun weighing the possibilities in her mind. What advantages could marrying Shen Nan to Helian Lin bring to their Shen family?

The crowd was growing rapidly, becoming a noisy swarm that drew even more curious onlookers eager to see what was happening.

Slowly, the crowd made way for a few individuals.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, let me see which young lady has caught my nephew's eye," a voice called out.

Everyone turned to see who had spoken.

But Su Youyue, who had been locked in Helian Lin's gaze, froze for a moment when she heard the voice.

"Great, just what I needed—another familiar face," she thought, sarcasm lacing her frustration.