Chapter 1089: Chapter 1089: The Empress’s Backers Pile Up (Part 3) Pei Hong’s expression was displeased, and he directly pointed the spearhead at Lan Yiliu, “Xia Weibao has no talent? Miss Lan, are you saying that none of the Folk Music Department has talent? She’s someone our department wants to recruit!” Lan Yiliu was so scared her legs trembled, “I…I didn’t mean that…” Facing a master of national studies, how could she dare to speak? She only thought Xia Weibao was an ordinary celebrity, unaware that she was someone the National Studies Association wanted to recruit. She looked around, hoping someone from the Lan Family would help her out, but there was no one. With so many big shots present, who dared to incur bad luck? Meng Songbai let out a cold snort, “Xia Weibao not only plays the guqin but also practices calligraphy and classical dance. Her achievements in national studies make even the three of us ministers feel ashamed, and we’ve taken turns trying to recruit her into the National Studies Association without success. Someone being called talentless, it seems Miss Lan is indeed a hidden master, to look at someone our association is vying for as garbage. Why not have Miss Lan perform publicly and let us three ministers be enlightened?” The first two were relatively polite, but Yang Yilian was not so mild-mannered. “There’s a champion in every trade, and every industry deserves respect. Miss Lan, when you spoke those insulting words, your manners had already gone to the dogs. Judging by your age, you’re not young anymore, yet you still don’t have a job. What gives a parasite living off their parents the right to comment on someone else’s profession? Dressing so beautifully, are you trying to cover up your utterly uncultivated heart with a glamorous exterior? What gives you the right to look down on Xia Weibao? She can support herself independently, but what do you have without the Lan Family?” After each person’s speech, everyone fell silent as if in freezing fear. They didn’t dare to breathe heavily. At this moment, their hearts were shocked; they originally thought Xia Weibao was just an ordinary star, but unexpectedly, she was so impressive! No wonder Pei Hong and others carried a pack of spicy sticks with them, they were trying to win her over. A woman who could make the three ministers lower themselves to woo, just how terrifying is Xia Weibao! They also understood that Xia Weibao was not without talent; she was brimming with it! Even the National Studies Association couldn’t attract her, how could she be kept by some nouveau riche, that’s just nonsense. These people all looked down on Lan Yiliu with disdain, unexpected that a young lady of a wealthy family would slander others! Upon considering how Old Chief Fang mentioned introducing Xia Weibao to Fang Lilin, while Lan Yiliu had always considered herself as the perfect marriage match for Fang Lilin. The situation was basically understood. They felt more resentment in their hearts, why drag us into your personal affairs, Lan Yiliu! The two socialites who just wanted Xia Weibao’s autograph were excited, not for nothing she’s their idol! So impressive! ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵 Faced with these accusations, Lan Yiliu was at a loss, bowing her head, teary-eyed. Today, all her dignity had been lost! Not only did the Fang Family publicly sever ties over marriage discussions, but her image was also ruined. In the eyes of everyone present, she became the kind of malicious gossip-spreader to be scorned at, who would dare get close to her in the future? She was immensely regretful, why did she provoke Xia Weibao? The crowd grew larger, and Old Chief Fang didn’t want to affect the birthday banquet, so he waved his hand, “Disperse, everyone.” Only then did the head of the Lan Family dare to step forward and drag Lan Yiliu away. “Hurry up and get home, you disgraceful thing!” Lan Yiliu not only lost her face but that of the Lan Family’s as well!