There was a constant stream of officials coming to the Taifu Mansion.
Taifu Wen is the teacher of the current emperor. He enjoys a high reputation and a respected status in the court.
Now his granddaughter is returning to her roots and holding a banquet. All the guests are dignitaries and nobles, and the entire family of Marquis Xiao has come.
The two best friends came with Mrs. Xiao this time, but they didn't dare to act as they pleased and followed their husbands obediently.
It was not the two daughters-in-law's turn to worry about giving gifts and congratulations, so they were happy and relaxed.
Although Xiao Yunyu and Xiao Yunchen's relationship is not bad, it is definitely not good either, and they each have their own circles.
Xiao Yunchen's contacts were all those who held official positions in the court. Even if they did not hold official positions, they must have some knowledge of poetry and songs.
Li Sisi was average in liberal arts and had no interest in poetry and songs. Listening to Xiao Yunchen and his friends quibbling over words, she felt very bored for a moment.
"Let's play a drinking game?" Someone suggested.
Someone immediately responded, "I've often heard people mention that Lord Xiao's wife comes from a family of scholars and is very talented. Today is a good opportunity for us to see her."
"That's not all," the lady sitting next to Li Sisi suddenly interrupted, "I heard that the second lady's mother was a talented woman from southern Jiangsu. I'm sure the second lady must be no less talented."
When Li Sisi heard that they wanted to play drinking games, she was quite interested. It was better than just sitting there and listening to them chat.
Didn't expect that these people actually wanted to drag her down?
How many modern people can compete with the ancients in poetry? If she could just write a poem, that would be fine. At worst, she could just recite all 300 Tang poems one by one.
But drinking games are different. The previous person asks a question and the next person answers it.
How could she compose a poem on the spot?
"I have never been interested in poetry or songs since I was a child. If you want to play something else, I would be happy to accompany you. But don't bring me along if you want to play drinking games," Li Sisi refused directly.
However, the other women were unwilling to let her go.
"Mrs. Xiao Er, there's no need to be modest."
"Yes, if your talent is not considered good, then we will be ashamed."
"That's right, let's have some fun together. If you really can't come up with a poem, just drink."
Several female relatives chatted with each other enthusiastically.
Xiao Yunchen also said: "My lady, the drinking game is very simple. Let's play it together. If you lose, I will drink for you."
"Hey, this is not something that can be replaced!" Xiao Yunchen's colleague joked, "I know Lord Xiao is newlywed and feels sorry for his wife, but we can't break the rules of the game."
"What game are you playing? Can I join in?" Suddenly a female voice as clear as a spring sounded.
A woman in a long, pale yellow brocade dress approached, a crimson ribbon embroidered with gold tied around her waist, cinching her slender waist so tightly that it was barely sturdy enough to be held in one hand. Her raven black hair was scattered carelessly behind her head, with only a few strands draping over her chest.
A pair of bright and moving big eyes are filled with curiosity and smiles, the hem of her skirt sways as she walks, and the whole person is agile and elegant.
"The girl looks unfamiliar. I wonder which family you are from?" Someone in the pavilion stared at her in a daze and couldn't help but ask loudly.
The beauty's lips curved slightly, and her attitude was frank and generous: "My name is Wen Luoxin."
Li Sisi looked at the woman who was coming towards her in astonishment. Did she meet the heroine now?
"The little granddaughter that Master Wen found recently?" Xiao Yunchen suddenly spoke.
Li Sisi looked at him suddenly, only to see Xiao Yunchen's eyes full of admiration. She continued, "I heard that Miss Wen was abducted to a small town in the southeast and suffered a lot. Not only did she not give up on herself, but she found joy in the hardship and learned excellent medical skills."
Wen Luoxin didn't expect that Xiao Yunchen would be so concerned about her affairs so early. Thinking of Xiao Yunchen's thoughtfulness in her previous life, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.
She walked into the pavilion, bowed slightly, and behaved in a very proper manner. She did not look like an ordinary girl who grew up in the countryside at all, but rather like a lady from a noble family.
Everyone in the pavilion couldn't help but look up to her even more.
"Sir, you are too kind. I was just lucky enough to have the Master's approval and learn only a few basic skills."
"Can I sit here?" Wen Luoxin asked, pointing to the seat next to Xiao Yunchen.
"No," Li Sisi's smile disappeared from her face. "Miss Wen, please sit over there. There's an empty seat over there. It's a bit crowded to sit here."
Wen Luoxin looked at Li Sisi and smiled politely: "Thank you for your kindness, madam, but I think since we are all going to play drinking games together, it would be a bit inconvenient for me to sit too far away."
"Miss Wen can also write poetry?" a lady in the pavilion asked curiously.
"Not very well. After all, I don't have good conditions to learn poetry and songs when I'm away from home. My master usually tells me to read less elegant things and read more medical books when I have time." She smiled apologetically. "Please don't look down on me, I just want to join in the fun. If I can't answer, I am willing to accept the punishment."
"In that case, let's get started." Some people have already started pouring wine, while others are calling for servants in the mansion to bring more wine.
Li Sisi watched Wen Luoxin sitting next to Xiao Yunchen as if nothing had happened. When she raised her eyes, she tilted her head and smiled at Xiao Yunchen. Xiao Yunchen smiled back politely.
"Miss Wen is today's protagonist. The rules of this drinking game are up to you. You can choose between poetry, couplets, or riddles."
At this moment, Li Sisi no longer thought about whether to participate in the drinking game or not. She felt a little flustered for no reason.
"Then I'll choose guessing riddles." In her previous life, Wen Luoxin had put a lot of effort into this aspect in order to be able to integrate into the circle of noble ladies in the capital.
However, Shen Fu came from a family of scholars and was well versed in poetry and songs, so she could not compete with her. However, guessing riddles required a more delicate mind. Shen Fu had a strict upbringing since childhood and her thinking was too rigid.
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