The Wu prince, Liu Yuanming, was only ten years old, steady and intelligent. He paid more attention to Xu Lanyin and her brother because their father was the old demon guard Xu, who was highly regarded by his father and great-grandfather.
When Xu Lanyin and Xu Lanzhou came out of the side room, everyone present looked at them with a bit of surprise. They knew that the old demon Xu Qingyan came from a farming family. They heard that when the old demon Xu was in the enemy country, his family was so poor that they couldn't even afford to eat. But they didn't expect that they could raise such a talented person.
The boy was tall and handsome, with fine features. Though a little nervous, he was nonetheless well-mannered. Meanwhile, the girl, with her radiant features, rosy cheeks, and a calm demeanor, possessed a serene aura. Her presence rivaled that of any other noblewoman present, or indeed, in the entire capital. Her only flaw was her light makeup, which diminished her aura of wealth and splendor, but enhanced her elegance and refinement, a unique charm.
Xu Lanyin first came to the futon in front of Princess Nanyang and Prince Consort Chai, knelt down, picked up the teacup from the maid's tray and offered tea to the Princess. "Junior Lanyin, on behalf of your mother Qin Yan, offers tea to the Princess. I wish you happiness like the long-flowing waters of the East Sea, and a long life like the evergreen pines of the Southern Mountains."
The sound is soft and clear, with appropriate speed.
Princess Nanyang narrowed her eyes in a smile, took the tea bowl and took a sip, then said, "I have always wanted a daughter, and now my wish has come true."
After saying that, he gave Xu Lanyin (Qin) a pair of top-quality jade bracelets.
Xu Lanyin took another tea bowl and offered tea to Prince Consort Chai, saying, "I, Lanyin, the junior, offer tea to Prince Consort Chai on behalf of my mother, Qin Yan, and wish your father a long life, endless blessings, good fortune, wealth, and health."
Prince Consort Chai took the teacup and took a sip, then said, "Tell your mother to come to the capital more often and stay with us. She should show her filial piety to us more often. Nanyang loves its daughter."
After saying that, he gave Xu Lanyin (Qin) a mutton-fat jade Buddha's hand.
Then, Xu Lanyin paid her respects to Commander Chai and his wife on behalf of Qin.
Then, Xu Lanyin and Xu Lanzhou kowtowed to the Princess and Prince Consort Chai, calling them "Grandmother" and "Grandfather," and accepted the greeting gifts. They then greeted Chai Rong and his wife, calling them "Uncle" and "Aunt." They then greeted Chai Jun and his wife, calling them "Cousin" and "Cousin's Wife."
Afterwards, he was introduced to the eldest princess's relatives one by one.
The old Princess of Ping and Prince of Ping Liu Yuanfeng, Prince of Yong Liu Zhaoqi, Princess of Yong, the Crown Prince and his wife, two daughters Liu He and Liu Xi, Princess Beiyang, Prince Consort Wang, Wang Yi, Second Lady Wang Ji, Third Master Wang Jin, Princess Xiyang, Prince Consort Tang, granddaughter Tang Xiangping, and Crown Prince of Wu Liu Yuanming.
Among so many people, Xu Lanyin only paid special attention to two people, one was Prince Ping Liu Zhaofeng, and the other was Wang Yi.
Liu Zhaofeng was indeed fair and handsome, with a refined and noble temperament. His grandfather was the emperor's cousin, and according to the rules, his father should have been a county prince, and if he were to be demoted one rank, he would have been a general. However, because his grandfather died protecting the emperor during the rebellion of the rebel prince, the emperor made an exception and did not demote his father's title. His father was the Prince of Ping, so he was the Prince of Ping. Because of this, the emperor treated him differently, even better than some of his own children.
The nineteen-year-old Prince, with his striking appearance, free from bad habits, and considerable favor from the Emperor, was the ideal husband for many women. However, he was very picky and had yet to find a woman he admired. Several families who had taken a liking to him approached him, but he had rejected all of them, and no one dared to propose marriage again.
Compared with him, Miss Su could only choose Gu Wangchen in the end. It was indeed a second best choice. Her heart must be aching.
Wang Yi was about forty, tall and muscular, slightly dark, with strong features. He looked like a warrior with great strength, not a member of the royal family. A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes when he looked at Xu Lanyin, but it disappeared in an instant. Xu Lanyin spat inwardly.
What Xu Lanyin didn't expect was that Princess Beiyang was particularly kind to her. The large phoenix hairpin inlaid with gems and holding pearls that she gave her was as big as a palm, which even stunned Princess Nanyang.
Xu Lanyin didn't know whether to accept it or not, so she glanced sideways at Princess Nanyang. Only when she saw the princess nod slightly did she accept it.
After a round, the gifts Xu Lanyin and her brother received piled up into a colorful gold mountain on the tray held by Zhangqi. Xu Lanyin didn't feel rich at all. These people's gifts were not easy to accept. They were considering the face of the Princess of Nanyang, and she also had to show more sincerity.
Even the money-loving Xu Lanzhou's eyes dimmed when he saw so many treasures, and he felt a psychological burden.
Xu Lanyin was quite satisfied with his performance. Although the boy loved money, he had a clear mind when it came to the big issues and knew that some money was not worth taking. Perhaps it was Xu Qingyan's education and his own constant admonition that had worked; he was different from the extremely vain and greedy old man Xu.
Afterwards, he met the Chai family's relatives, the third branch's family, and the family of Master Chai Wu, a relative who had a good relationship with the Princess's Mansion.
Xu Lanyin also noticed that among the clan members, except for Wang Yi and Wang Jin who were momentarily amazed by her, the others were rather distant even if they were smiling.
The Chai family's relatives were mostly envious and even jealous. They had always known that Princess Nanyang felt she had no children and wanted to adopt a daughter or granddaughter, but they had never expected that she would adopt someone unrelated instead of her own.
After the greetings, Prince Consort Chai led the men to the front yard. Princess Nanyang and several distinguished old ladies continued to chat and laugh here, while the young people and relatives of the Chai family went to the side rooms or played outside.
Xu Lanyin was dragged by Chai Jingjing to go on a boat ride with several noble ladies, Liu He, Liu Xi, and Tang Xiangping. Chai Jingjing, the third girl from the third branch of the Chai family, also came over.
Among these noble ladies, Liu He and Liu Xi seemed friendly to Xu Lanyin on the surface, but Tang Xiangping looked down on her.
Xu Lanyin felt that while Chai Jingjing, Liu He, and Liu Xi were somewhat arrogant and outspoken, they still had some basic manners. Tang Xiangping, on the other hand, was a completely spoiled brat, aggressive and aggressive, bullying Chai Jingjing without mercy. She even challenged Xu Lanyin a few times, but before Xu Lanyin could retaliate, Chai Jingjing retorted.
Tang Xiangping and Chai Jingjing were both relatives of Chai Jingjing, one was her grandmother's niece, the other her grandfather's niece. Chai Jingjing was not one to take sides, and would only speak up for Chai Jingjing if Tang Xiangping went too far.
Xu Lanyin couldn't understand Chai Jingjing. Even if she wanted to join the circle of noble ladies, she didn't need to be so servile. Even with tears streaming down her face, she still followed them. What disgusted her even more was that Chai Jingjing tried so hard to please those noble ladies, including Tang Xiangping, but was extremely dissatisfied with Xu Lanyin, as if Xu Lanyin, who was lower than her, had stolen her status.
This is the typical example of there being something hateful about a pitiful person.
After lunch and watching a play, those people left.
Xu Lanyin also knew why Chai Jingjing asked her to pay attention to Wang Jin.
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