While the female guests were in an uproar over Deng Youning, the male guests were much the same. Many young men from noble families glanced across the lake, catching hurried glimpses of Deng Youning’s appearance.
The clamor and noise gave Deng Youning a headache. Seeking a moment of peace, she retreated to a lakeside pavilion. The spot had a direct path leading to the male guests' seating area, and because it was so secluded, no other young ladies had ventured there. She had assumed it would be deserted, only to discover Jun Wenying hiding there and snacking away!
"Princess Wenying?!" Deng Youning asked, looking at her with curiosity. She felt quite fated to encounter her; just like at the last bear-watching banquet, she was the first person she had run into. Since Yingshi hadn't come today, she decided to seek her out for some distraction.
Chapter 59