Chapter 182 The Banquet Begins
Qin Shu held Xiao Xixi in her arms and said goodbye to Helian Shi, and then came to find the princess.
The princess arranged a seat for Qin Shu next to her.
Although there were many people with higher status than Qin Shu at the banquet, the princess herself was a member of the royal family, and she could let anyone sit wherever she wanted.
And everyone knew that Qin Shu and the princess had a good relationship, so even if Qin Shu sat next to the princess's seat, it would not be criticized.
Qin Shu saw that many people had not yet sat down and the banquet had not officially started, so she hurriedly took this opportunity to talk to the princess.
"Why did you let the mighty general pick me up?"
Speaking of this, Qin Shu was a little speechless. If the princess hadn't asked Helian Shi to pick her up, she wouldn't be so embarrassed.
The princess saw that there was something special between Qin Shu and Helian Shi, and immediately joked.
"What's wrong? He wants to find you. I was afraid you didn't know where the lotus pond in my house is. It just happened that I let him go."
The princess knew what Helian Shi was thinking. Since he was willing, the princess didn't mind helping him.
Qin Shu hit her lightly.
"You know that's not what I meant. But you are still pretending to be ignorant."
The princess laughed in a muffled voice.
"It seems that General Helian has made great progress."
Qin Shu was a little embarrassed and didn't want to talk to her anymore.
Seeing that she had angered him, the princess immediately begged for mercy.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Just let it go. Just let it go."
In fact, the princess was not unaware of Qin Shu's concerns, but in her opinion, Qin Shu's previous marriage failed because she met the wrong person, and it was not her fault. Helian Shi has always liked her and has not married. These two people are simply a perfect match.
Seeing that Qin Shu was unwilling to talk more, she stopped talking about this.
"Today, the men and women are sitting together, not sitting at separate tables. I also told them that everyone knows each other and there is no need to be restrained. It depends on how you arrange it next."
Qin Shu immediately focused on this matter.
She thought for a moment, looked at the people who came to the banquet, and suddenly had a more perfect method.
"How about this, you first give Su Xiaoxiao a signal, let her think you like her very much, then you give her a chance to go out alone, I will guide a young man to meet her by chance..."
Qin Shu explained the plan.
Although this plan still has some loopholes, it is the best way at present.
Although it seems a bit cruel to a little girl who came to the capital alone.
But as long as Su Xiaoxiao has withstood the test and there is nothing wrong with it, Qin Shu can accept Su Xiaoxiao and the second brother getting married.
The princess nodded repeatedly after listening.
"I understand what you mean, let's do it this way."
She instructed her subordinates on some things, and when she saw that most people had arrived, the princess acted like a host and announced the official start of the banquet.
"This banquet is for everyone to get to know each other and communicate with each other. The ladies of each family can also look at their own young masters and young ladies. If there is a suitable one, I will have done a good thing and helped everyone."
The second son realized why there were so many young masters and young ladies of his age attending this party, and they were all rich or noble.
It seems that this is a "blind date meeting".
His face changed instantly, but in the princess's mansion, under the watchful eyes of the public, he could not leave without caring about the face of the Qin family, and could only sit in his original position.
Qin Shu saw that everyone started to move, and called the second son over.
"Come on, I'll take you around."
The second son looked unhappy and asked in confusion.
"Why didn't mother tell me before that this party was for each family to look at each other?"
Qin Shu looked indifferent.
"You didn't ask me either."
The second brother was choked for a moment when he heard this, not knowing what to say.
It seemed to be true. When he heard that he could attend with Su Xiaoxiao, he went straight to tell Su Xiaoxiao, fearing that Qin Shu would go back on her word, and he didn't even ask her what kind of banquet it was.
"Since you're here, go meet some young ladies with me."
The second brother was angry and naturally didn't want to agree to Qin Shu. What's more, Su Xiaoxiao came with him. What would Su Xiaoxiao think if he went to meet someone else?
If he knew that this was a "blind date" disguised as a dating event, he would probably not come even if he was dragged by Qin Shu.
"Mom, don't waste your words. I just want to marry Xiaoxiao. I won't meet young ladies from other families."
He looked at Su Xiaoxiao tenderly, his eyes firm.
"Besides, isn't the eldest brother single too? He is a few years older than me, why don't you look for him?"
Qin Xixi couldn't help but sigh when she heard the second brother's answer.
The second brother is really devoted to Su Xiaoxiao. Obviously, Su Xiaoxiao is just pretty, not well-educated, and has no experience. And which woman at the banquet is not better than Su Xiaoxiao? The second brother is not moved, but I am afraid that Su Xiaoxiao's thoughts have turned several bends in her mind.
Thinking of Su Xiaoxiao, Qin Xixi couldn't help but glance at her silly second brother.
I don't know if mother's plan can succeed. Second brother, don't do anything to hinder mother!
When Qin Qixuan heard the second brother's angry question, he was immediately scared and waved his hands repeatedly, for fear that the fire would burn on him.
"I'm not like you. I'm already engaged."
The second brother asked unconvinced.
"You're not married either, and I have a lover. We are the same nature."
Qin Qixuan was so angry that his veins popped out when he saw him confuse right and wrong.
"How are you and I the same? I'm your fiancée, who has been recognized by both parents and agreed by both parties. We're just waiting for the right day to get married. You haven't even started yet, and you don't even know if it will work out. How dare you say you're the same as me?"
The second brother got even angrier when he said that. He was unhappy because Qin Shu didn't think highly of him and Su Xiaoxiao.
Seeing the tense atmosphere between the two children, Qin Shu rubbed her forehead with a headache, and couldn't help but feel more disgusted with Su Xiaoxiao.
"Okay, stop arguing. Why are you arguing about such a small thing?"
She pointed at the second child and
said, "Your eldest brother is right. He is already engaged to a girl. Isn't it unfair to help him find a girl now? You really have no idea about this matter. I haven't agreed yet. Without the parents' opinion, you still want to overstep your authority."
The second child said nothing when he heard this. Qin Shu reminded him that the purpose of his coming to this banquet was to let Qin Shu recognize him and Su Xiaoxiao. Even if this banquet is for a meeting, as long as the two of them perform well and are loyal to each other, I believe Qin Shu will recognize them.