Chapter 103 Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet (I)
When Xiangluo saw Su Linhan, she recognized her immediately and said, "The second young lady is here."
Linghua, who was standing at the side, looked at the crowd in the distance. The young ladies were all dressed more beautifully than each other. She said in a low voice with some anger, "Look at the way they are dressed. Could it be that it is really like what the eunuch said, that these young ladies are all trying to outshine the young lady at the palace banquet?"
But after saying this, he looked at Su Changan, then at those people, and immediately revealed a proud expression: "But even if you dress like that, you're still not as pretty as our young lady."
Xuanxia looked at Linghua helplessly and said, "Speak less later, or else people will hear you and cause trouble for the young lady."
Linghua smiled playfully and said nothing more.
Qiu Shui, the most taciturn of the four people, spoke up for the first time: "Miss, it's a good thing you didn't dress up. If you did, those who wanted to overshadow you would have to hide underground."
Upon hearing this, Su Changan smiled at them, then looked towards the distance where Su Wenqing and Su Zimu were surrounded.
At this time, Su Linhan had already walked over and saluted with some joy: "Elder sister."
Su Changan returned the gift.
But before Su Changan could speak, Su Linhan immediately took Su Changan's arm and said, "Eldest sister, guess what those old dukes and elders are doing around grandpa and father."
Su Changan thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about marriage."
Su Linhan smiled and nodded.
Yan Ruyu, Zhou Qianhong and other members of the Chixia Army smiled, and then frowned again.
Maomao was totally distracted because she was hiding beside Yan Ruyu, thinking that this would prevent the man named Cui Yu from seeing her.
The maids behind them looked at each other and smiled, then lowered their heads.
Because from now on, they won't be able to act recklessly like they did in Lingqi Pavilion. They have to consider the dignity of their young lady.
Su Linhan smiled and said, "Eldest sister may not know that our door is so crowded now, especially when we were just at Chengtian Gate. Grandpa refused to go over and waited until the gate was opened before going over, but he was still blocked. Father has not dared to go to the government office to do his work these days and has been hiding at home. I am ashamed of my elder sister's charm."
At the end, Su Linhan bowed to Su Changan again to express her admiration.
Su Changan was helpless. He listened to Su Linhan's jokes and didn't know what to say.
Just looking at those people staring at me at this moment, it is impossible to pretend not to see them and just walk away.
After all, we must not lose our manners.
So he had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk towards Su Wenqing and the others.
At this moment, all the people who were originally walking towards the Zhonghe Hall now focused their attention on where Su Changan was.
Li Wei, the young master of the Guyuan family, pulled the elegant young man Zuo Shaoweng beside him and said excitedly: "Brother Zuo, you are completely wrong. This is the real cloud like clothes and flower like face!"
Zuo Shaoweng stared at Su Changan, his face full of surprise, his lips moved slightly: "What a beautiful lotus, even less beautiful than the beauty's makeup, the wind in the water palace brings the fragrance of pearls and jade. What a beautiful cloud that thinks of clothes and flowers that think of face."
Li Hun, a talented scholar from Xingzhou who was invited by Yang Guofu, the son of the Grand Tutor, looked at Su Changan with a bit of surprise, but the next moment he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No wonder so many people in the capital say that meeting Changan ruins their lives. Li finally understands."
He Li looked at the talented ladies around him whom he had just praised, and then patted Li Hun on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother Li, seeing such a beauty, why don't you write a poem?"
Li Hun hurriedly shook his head: "Beauty poems, in my mind, the clouds thinking of clothes and flowers thinking of beauty are already the best, I can't do anything else, let alone dare to do it."
At the same time, Yang Guofu's one eye was staring at Su Changan. He was already lustful, and he swallowed his saliva subconsciously at this moment. But he knew that he could not show such an expression at the moment, so he forced himself to hold it back, just thinking that His Majesty really knew how to choose a wife.
But then I thought again, this look, how could she be a village girl? What village girl would look like this?!
On the other side, the Eighth Prince looked at Su Changan with disgust, but at the same time there was some fear in his eyes. At this point, with all the things that had happened, and looking at Su Changan's current condition, the Eighth Prince felt more and more that Su Changan was a backup plan left by the late emperor. He thought that he had to leave quickly and could not continue to form an alliance with the crazy Queen Mother.
However, far behind the Eighth Prince, the Eighth Prince's son Xia Zhixu pulled the Xiangzhou talent Meng Shaoan beside him and asked, "Brother Meng, I didn't lie to you, did I? It's really beautiful, isn't it?"
Meng Shaoan looked at Su Changan and said softly: "Her eyebrows are like distant mountains without any drawing, and her lips are like sand without any paint."
Xia Zhixu was stunned for a moment, and after trying carefully, he could not figure out what he meant, so he said, "Tell me something I can understand."
Meng Shaoan smiled and nodded: "It means it looks good."
Xia Zhixu immediately said, "I chatted with him last time and we have a good relationship. How about I introduce him to you later?"
Meng Shaoan immediately bowed and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Your Highness."
Xia Zhixu patted Meng Shaoan on the shoulder and said smugly: "Why are you being so polite to me?"
But after saying this, he noticed that his father was glaring at him. Xia Zhixu curled his lips, glared back, then looked at Su Changan, sighing, how come he looked better every time they met?
As for the others.
Looking at Su Chang'an in the same way, they all felt as if they were basking in the spring breeze. They felt that she was really like the rumors in the capital, like Chang'e in the moon, or even like an immortal who had fallen into the mortal world. They always felt that such a woman was truly otherworldly.
Some of the young ladies who had originally wanted to dress up carefully so as to have a closer look at Su Changan, now looked down at themselves, and felt ashamed when they thought of how much rouge they had put on their faces and how many jewels they wore on their heads.
Most of the women who were not dressed up were elegant scholars. Looking at Su Changan, they felt inexplicably embarrassed, wondering why he went out like this today.
The girl in [Dian Jiang Chun: Cu Ba Qiu Qian] suddenly rang in my mind.
Suddenly, I understood what it meant to leave shyly. I leaned against the door, looked back, and sniffed the green plum.
As for those old ministers who were thinking of discussing marriage with Su Wenqing and Su Zimu, they were also amazed when they saw Su Changan.
Originally, these old people lived at home in their old age, but they had no choice but to agree when their grandchildren asked them to do so. After a little inquiry, they also learned that Su Wenqing had a beautiful and talented granddaughter, so they agreed.
After all, she is Su Wenqing's granddaughter, so her character must be good.
Although I am puzzled, didn't Su Wenqing's eldest grandson die more than ten years ago? There was a big fuss at that time.
But no one is too lazy to think about other people's affairs.
I just think, so what if she is Su Wenqing’s granddaughter!
Is it possible that my grandson is not worthy of him?!
But when they looked at Su Changan, they pursed their lips and felt
It seems that my grandson is indeed not worthy of her.
Su Changan had already arrived in front of Su Wenqing, and he naturally bowed and said, "Grandpa."
Then, he bowed to the others and said, "Su Changan, greetings to all the elders."
Look at Su Changan who is right in front of you.
These old people who had dedicated their lives to Daxia suddenly thought
How does that word come about?
Like a spring breeze?
It seems not, but it also seems like a spring breeze, refreshing the heart.
Su Changan looked at Su Zimu and saluted: "Father."
Su Wenqing walked up to Su Changan with a smile, looked him up and down and said with a smile: "You seem to be in a good mood, that's good."
Su Changan smiled.
Su Zimu didn't say anything, he just came to Su Changan and helped him block the gazes of Yang Guofu and his gang over there.
When Mu Xu was bowing to Su Changan just now, he quickly hid aside. He couldn't bear Su Changan's courtesy.
But this is a close look at Su Changan.
This Lord Chief Priest kicked Xun Kuang without telling him the reason, so Xun Kuang was a little confused by this sudden kick.
But only this Lord Jijiu knew why he kicked.
The reason is, it's blocking me!
Mu Xu stepped forward, looked at Su Changan and bowed, "Miss Changan, long time no see."
Su Changan looked at Mu Xu. Naturally, he knew Mu Xu. After all, Mu Xu appeared on the first day he returned to the Su Mansion, and Yan Ruyu told him his identity later.
Seeing Mu Xu saluting him, Su Changan immediately returned the salute: "Master Jijiu."
Su Wenqing looked at Mu Xu who was about to speak and immediately said, "Everyone, don't forget that we still have to attend the palace banquet. It's a bit inappropriate to stand here in the palace."
After hearing this, everyone finally reacted.
Su Wenqing did not give the others any chance either. He pulled Su Changan and walked towards the Zhonghe Hall, and whispered, "If Mu Xu tells you whether your poem can be published in the journal today, you can say that you practice calligraphy too hard and want a good pen."
Upon hearing this, Su Changan was stunned for a moment and then nodded.
Su Wenqing smiled and ignored the gazes of the people around him, and continued to protect Su Changan as he walked towards the Zhonghe Hall.
Mu Xu looked at Su Wenqing's back and cursed, "This old fox!"
Then he put his hands behind his back and walked towards the Zhonghe Hall.
But after taking two steps, he turned around and looked at Xun Kuang: "Go and tell Miss Chang'an later, I can't say it anymore."
Xun Kuang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but after thinking about it carefully, he immediately nodded.
Mu Xu looked back at Su Wenqing and smiled, “You are a fox, but I am a hunter!”
Those dukes, marquises, and old ministers who had just been thinking about proposing marriage looked at their own descendants with frowns on their faces, thinking that this matter was a bit difficult to handle.
Although this was the first time they met, but with this appearance, it’s no wonder that Su Wenqing treats her like a treasure and won’t let her go.
only
It's a bit difficult to arrange this marriage.
Some people can't help but back down in their hearts.
But some people think carefully that their family is not bad, and their grandson is not bad either, so how can they not be worthy!
I immediately planned to talk about it later. As long as it hasn’t been promised to someone else, there will be a chance!
What's more
So what if I promised it to someone else!
My family is so powerful and noble, which family can’t compare to it?
Unless you become the queen!
But is it possible for Su Changan to become the queen? !
As for the young students, they watched Su Changan leave without rushing to say hello.
The main reason was that he didn't dare to go up, after all, Su Wenqing was there, and there was also Su Zimu.
These two, one is the current Grand Tutor and the other is the Minister of the Central Secretariat, they don’t even have the qualifications to go up!
but
Li Xingyue is quite courageous.
After pulling her father Li Jiulang up, Li Xingyue naturally stood beside Su Changan happily.
This made Su Linhan frown, because she heard Li Xingyue calling her "elder sister", "Sister Chang'an".
When I first heard it, I didn’t think much of it.
But looking at Li Xingyue's expression again, Su Linhan always felt unhappy in her heart, so she deliberately called Su Changan "elder sister".
It's like a declaration of status.
And those women, without exception, all quietly came behind where Su Changan was walking and just looked at Su Changan's back.
I wonder why even her back is so beautiful, could it be because of those two knives?
But upon closer inspection, I don’t think so.
Compared to this, she loses miserably in terms of appearance!
But I immediately cheered myself up, thinking that we would compete in poetry later!!
only
Not everyone's eyes were focused on Su Changan.
Cui Yu, the Minister of the Imperial Household, the contemporary head of the Qinghe Cui family, was also amazed by Su Changan's appearance and temperament, but his eyes were always on Maomao.
only
When he was looking at the cat just now, the cat also saw him.
But the next moment, Maomao's face showed an expression of extreme disgust without reservation, and then he immediately hid behind Yan Ruyu.
This made the head of the Cui family extremely sad.
Next to Cui Yu, Cui Yuer looked at her uncle like this, glanced at Maomao and asked, "Uncle, is that Qingnv's sister?"
Cui Yu nodded.
Cui Yuer frowned: "It looks like he hates you."
Cui Yu felt as if his niece had stabbed him in the heart with a knife.
Cui Yuer looked at Maomao, and Maomao happened to look back at her, and then Maomao turned his head immediately.
Seeing this, Cui Yuer said seriously: "Because of my uncle, I seem to be hated too. As expected, Qingnu hates my uncle."
Cui Yu felt like he was stabbed again and wanted to tell his niece to stop talking.
But looking at his daughter, Cui Yu sighed.
…
Inside the Zhonghe Hall, the seats were still arranged.
Some palace servants had already been waiting for the guests for the palace banquet, so as soon as they arrived at the door, they immediately took everyone to their seats.
But in the end it just tells everyone where it is.
After all, His Majesty and the Queen Mother have not arrived yet, and the palace banquet has not started yet, so there is naturally no need to stick to those rules.
Su Changan was seated in the second row, right behind Su Wenqing.
The person sitting next to him was naturally Su Linhan.
Behind is Li Xingyue.
Originally Li Xingyue was not here, but she wanted to come over, so the palace servants had to help her change seats.
Of course, it was actually because of Li Jiulang.
but
Just as Su Changan sat down, an old woman came forward. She was the female official who had served as the governor of Yuzhou.
Now he has received the honorary title of You Pushe and is retiring at home.
The old man ignored Su Wenqing and Su Zimu, and went straight to Su Changan and said straight to the point: "Do you have a crush on someone?"
Su Wenqing and Su Zimu in front heard what happened, looked at Su Changan, thought for a moment, and just watched without daring to speak.
The people involved in this matter can only rely on Su Changan.
Su Changan knew the identity of this old man. Su Wenqing had just briefly introduced him on the way, so he stood up and bowed before saying, "Yes."
As soon as these words came out.
Su Linhan and Li Xingyue, who were closest to them, were a little stunned.
The old man was somewhat satisfied with Su Changan's knowledge and manners, but when he heard this answer, he frowned a little, pulled Su Changan to sit down and asked: "What do you do? If you are a poor student or a chivalrous knight, it is absolutely not allowed. How many women have been tempted by those people and ended up suffering. If it is true, if I really count it, I am your distant elder on your mother's side, and I am also your elder. I have to take care of it."
Su Changan thought for a moment and replied, "I am considered an official."
The old woman frowned and looked over there at the younger generation. As for being officials, she did know some good grandchildren, but when she thought about it carefully, those people seemed to be either far away from home or married.
Thinking of this, the old man turned his head and looked at Su Wenqing and Su Zimu.
However, the father and son turned their heads around tacitly and did not look at the old man.
The old man frowned, looking mysterious, but it also made him more curious.
Su Changan looked at the old man and said, "I know what Mr. Gao wants to do, but our relationship has already been settled. I'm really sorry."
Hearing this, the old woman frowned and looked at Su Chang'an in front of her. She liked her for no reason. She thought that this girl was good-looking, well-educated, and seemed to have learned some martial arts. Her appearance was also outstanding. If she became an official, she would definitely have a bright future.
But looking at Su Changan's expression, the old man asked, "My grandson is also very good. The most important thing for a girl is to get married. How about getting to know him first? Anyway, he hasn't really gotten married yet."
Su Changan had no choice but to bow and apologize: "We are in love, please forgive me, Master Gao."
The old man wanted to say something, but looking at Su Changan, he finally sighed. After all, his grandson was not so lucky.
But looking at Su Changan, he still said: "If you are angry with that person, come to me. I just said that I am your elder, so you don't have to be polite to me."
Su Changan said: "Thank you, Mr. Gao."
That's all.
The old man naturally had nothing to say, but looking at Su Wenqing and Su Zimu, he became angry for no reason, glared at them fiercely, and then returned to his seat.
If you have promised someone, just say it directly. What is there to hide?
But when he returned to his seat, the old man was confused.
Yes, why can’t we say it? What’s there to not say? So many people are talking about marriage, there will be nothing wrong if we say it.
The old man was confused and the more he thought about it, the more confused he became.
But the old man left first.
Su Linhan immediately looked at Su Changan: "Eldest sister, who is your crush?"
Li Xingyue who was behind also came over, very curious.
Su Changan said, "I'll introduce you to each other after that."
Su Linhan nodded in confusion.
The same is true for Li Xingyue.
Who can be worthy of Sister Chang'an?
but
Su Zimu stood up at this time and blocked the old men such as the Duke of Qi who believed that their grandsons were worthy of Su Changan.
However, when these people saw Su Zimu blocking them, they started cursing.
But Su Zimu said that my daughter is not feeling well, so it is really not possible for her to get married right now. I hope you will forgive me.
Let everyone shut up at once.
After all, they also heard that the reason Su Changan stayed in the palace was to recuperate.
This time, they didn't dare to go to Su Changan.
But when he looked at Su Wenqing and Su Zimu again, he shook his head, knowing that these two people would definitely not be able to explain anything. He had no choice but to return to his seat for the time being.
But after thinking for a while, some of them wondered whether they should talk to His Majesty today. After all, their old faces were still of some use.
Su Changan breathed a sigh of relief.
But when he turned around, he saw Master Yao, Mr. Shuiyun, and Yuan Ruxi walking into the hall.
So he immediately looked at Su Wenqing and Su Zimu, and said hello.
Su Wenqing and Su Zimu would naturally not stop them.
But the two of them looked at those powerful people who had not given up and sighed helplessly.
It also tells Su Changan that he doesn't need to pay attention to them. If they come looking for him, the answer he just gave will be fine.
Su Changan smiled and nodded.
However, he wanted to tell Su Wenqing and the others, and they could also tell others that he had already decided to get married. But then he changed his mind and realized that he and Xia Fengxiang could tell it, but no one else could tell it.
No other reason
Who made his wife, Xia Fengxiang, the emperor? Who could interfere in the emperor’s marriage?
Su Changan went to see Master Yao and the others.
Su Wenqing glanced at the Duke of Qi who ran to Lord Gao, and smiled helplessly.
However, he could understand why these people were so tactless and kept coming to him.
After all, who made our eldest girl so outstanding!
Otherwise, why would he stare at the eldest girl and not even look at the others?
And if you put yourself in his shoes, when he sees such an outstanding woman, he will also try every means to make her his granddaughter-in-law.
After all, if such an outstanding woman became a daughter-in-law or granddaughter-in-law, the ancestors' graves would be filled with joy!
In response, Su Wenqing smiled and took a sip of the wine on the table.
Then, thinking of what Su Changan had just said in response to Mr. Gao, he felt a little happy.
I feel that if His Majesty heard the two answers Su Changan just said, "yes" and "we are in love with each other", it would definitely make His Majesty happy for a long time.
As for the word "love", the best explanation is to dare to admit it.
As for the rest, screw him.
Mu Xu put his hands in his sleeves, looking at the Duke of Qi and his men as if he was watching a good show, thinking, if they knew that the target of their plan was the Queen...
What kind of behavior would this be?
Kind of looking forward to it!
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Ps: No ps
(End of this chapter)
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