Chapter 278: Presenting Flowers and Making Friends
Although those nobles did not come.
But the Lan family is still full of guests today.
However, those who came were officials whose family background and official positions were not as good as the Lan family, as well as various forces that were dependent on the Lan family.
After all, Lan Hong has not been convicted yet.
Lan Yu was demoted to a concubine, but the emperor still allowed her to return to her parents' home today to celebrate the birthday of the old lady of the Lan family.
It can be seen that the emperor's favor for her has not diminished in the slightest.
Even if Lan Hong cannot escape the blame, there are still other people in the Lan family.
Given the emperor's favor for Lan Yu, it is not impossible for him to support other members of the Lan family.
With the appearance of Wen Ruyue, she immediately became the most distinguished female guest at the entire banquet.
They all came for dependence, so naturally they would not miss Wen Ruyue.
No matter whether she grew up in the countryside or whether the Wen family’s reputation has collapsed.
She is now the daughter-in-law of the Huo family and the Crown Prince's Consort of the Marquis of Jinping.
So, when she appeared, many people came forward to curry favor with her.
Wen Ruyue had never been so popular before, and for a moment she felt like she was floating in the air.
She likes the feeling of being praised by others, which makes her feel superior and full of joy.
Just when she was feeling very comfortable due to the flattery, several people came into the garden quietly.
Right at this moment.
Suddenly, a voice was announced: "Empress Lan has arrived."
The woman who was originally eating, drinking and socializing stood up instantly, stood properly and respectfully on the side of the road, and saluted Lan Yu.
She was a graceful and elegant woman who looked to be in her twenties.
She was surrounded by servants, which made her look even more noble and extraordinary.
She is Lan Yu, the most promising daughter of the Lan family.
Lan Yu glanced around and immediately locked onto Wen Ruyue, who was the center of attention.
Lan Yu narrowed her eyes slightly. She didn't expect that someone would dare to be so high-profile today.
Could it be that she thinks that if I decline, she can step on me to get to the top?
She asked Mrs. Xie Er beside her: "Who is that person?"
Madam Xie glanced in Wen Ruyue's direction and replied respectfully and flatteringly, "She is Wen Ruyue, the one who offered you incense. She is now the wife of the Crown Prince of the Marquis of Jinping's mansion."
"So it's her. The Jinping Marquis's Mansion has fallen to such a state that they actually married such a stupid woman to be the next mistress." Lan Yu had a smile on her face.
"It's just a spice. She's been busy for so long and still hasn't been able to restock it. How can she have the nerve to attend the old lady's birthday party?"
However, Mrs. Xie, who knew her well, knew that she did not like Wen Ruyue.
Mrs. Xie thought about the good things Wen Ruyue had done for her during this period, so she said something nice about her: "I heard that she found a special orchid and wanted to give it to you."
"Oh? What kind of orchid is it?"
"She was very secretive and didn't show it to me."
"Then I'll wait and see what kind of orchid she takes out." Lan Yu glanced at Madam Xie and said nothing more.
She let Madam Xie support her and move towards the main hall.
Someone shouted, "The Queen is back."
Wen Ruyue looked in the direction of the voice and was instantly stunned by Lan Yu's beauty.
This was the first time she had seen Concubine Lan in both her lives.
Everyone said that Concubine Lan was a great beauty, but she didn't believe it before. She thought that she only had two eyes and a mouth, so how could she be beautiful?
Can she be prettier than my father-in-law’s concubine Jing Mingmei?
Can you charm Jiang Rouer more?
Seeing her at this moment, she just wanted to say that she deserved to be favored forever.
Not only does she have the appearance of an immortal, but she is also naturally charming.
Follow Lan Yu inside.
The female guests all bowed.
She was demoted to a concubine, but no one dared to offend her. If they really called her Concubine Lan, they would just call her "Empress", which was considered as neither merit nor fault.
When she walked to Wen Ruyue.
Wen Ruyue performed a standard etiquette and said in a crisp voice, "Good morning, Your Majesty."
The scene fell silent.
Is the wife of the Crown Prince of Jinping Marquisate trying to kill herself?
She even dared to call Concubine Lan "Your Highness". Isn't this like stabbing Concubine Lan in the heart?
They all subconsciously stayed away from Wen Ruyue, fearing that they would be implicated.
Even Mrs. Xie glanced at Lan Yu's face cautiously.
Lan Yu said calmly, "That's wrong! I'm no longer a noble concubine. From now on, just call me Concubine Lan. Don't break the rules again."
Wen Ruyue said with deep fear, "I am sorry for the impoliteness. I was simply struck by your beauty and grace, and I felt that if Dayong really wanted a noble concubine, it would be you."
Lan Yu raised her eyebrows and scolded him on the surface, but she was actually secretly happy inside.
Because in her heart, demotion is just a temporary solution.
The position of imperial concubine will return to her hands sooner or later.
After Lan Yu went to the main hall to pay her respects to the old lady, it was time to present gifts.
Ostensibly, the gifts were for the old lady of the Lan family, but in fact, everyone had prepared two gifts.
One was for Old Lady Lan, and the other was naturally for Lan Yu.
Wen Ruyue was not in a hurry to offer gifts.
She deliberately stayed last and waited until everyone had given their gifts before she came forward.
"I wish the old lady a long life and a long life with green mountains and pine trees." After she finished speaking, the maid brought up a flower pot covered with a gauze cover at her instruction.
The flower pot is placed on the flower stand in the center.
Wen Ruyue personally stepped forward to remove the veil.
The 'Suguan Lotus Tripod' appeared before everyone.
The delicate flowers and the slender and stretched leaves.
He immediately compared the exotic flowers and plants presented by others to dust and mud.
The scene fell silent.
Lan Yu had seen many beautiful flowers, and at this moment she was staring at the 'Suguan Lotus Ding' intently.
She walked lightly to the flower stand and circled around the 'Suguan Lotus Tripod', praising it non-stop: "Beautiful! This orchid is so pretty. You are Wen Ruyue, the wife of the Crown Prince of Jinping Marquisate, right? What's the name of this flower?"
"Suguan Heding." Wen Ruyue immediately gave the name.
Lan Yu murmured the name of the flower, praising it uncontrollably: "This name is very suitable for this flower."
Wen Ruyue smiled and bowed: "To receive your praise, the Empress, is the true value of this flower."
Lan Yu didn't expect that Wen Ruyue could find such a beautiful orchid.
The dislike I felt for her when I first met her completely disappeared.
The way he looked at her became much more friendly.
"Thanks to you, I can see such a beautiful flower. You are so thoughtful." She waved at Wen Ruyue, "Come here, sit next to me, and tell me the origin of this flower."
Wen Ruyue's mouth corners involuntarily curled up, and she walked over to the person.
It seems that I have caught the eye of Concubine Lan.
It was worth all the time and effort I put into getting this flower.
"I have always loved flowers and plants, and I got this flower by chance." Wen Ruyue has recently made up for a lot of knowledge about flowers and plants.
When talking with Lan Yu, he did not show any fear.
To outsiders, the two seemed like close friends who had met too late.
After the banquet, Lan Yu was about to return to the palace.
She held hands with the old lady of the Lan family, looked at each other with tears in her eyes, and said goodbye reluctantly.
Just as he was about to get on the carriage, Wen Ruyue hurried to meet him.
She handed over a brocade box and said, "I have finally found the Ceylon incense."
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