Wang Wentian turned to leave, but then remembered something and stopped. He turned back to Xu Qier and said, "It's not logical for us to meet privately. Besides, I'm getting married soon, and I don't want my wife to have any misunderstandings about this. So, we won't meet again from now on."
After Wang Wentian finished speaking, he turned around and left without any reluctance.
The three people hiding in the dark hid themselves hurriedly, fearing that they would be seen. Wei Rusu only saw Wang Wentian's back.
After hearing what Wang Wentian said to Xu Qier, Wei Rusu felt much more at ease.
Women's marriages have always been arranged by their parents and matchmakers, and now the emperor is arranging marriages, so they are afraid of meeting the wrong person.
Fortunately, Wang Wentian is a responsible person.
Soon Xu Qier came out from behind the rockery. She looked around, but because the three people were hiding in the dark, Xu Qier did not see them.
After Xu Qier left, the three of them also came out from the darkness.
"Can you rest assured now?" Shen Liyue said to Wei Rushu with a smile.
Wei Rushu was even more shy, blushing and lowering her head, unable to speak.
In that scene just now, although I didn't see Wang Wentian's appearance, I knew from his conversation that he was a man of good character.
Even before I get married, I can get such protection from him. I think my future life will not be bad.
The three of them returned to the banquet and saw that Lu Yun had already taken a seat. Today's banquet was seated according to rank, so Lu Yun could not sit with them.
Even Lu Yun looked much calmer today, acting like a princess, and only winked at them secretly.
The three of them were seated when they saw Xu Qier arriving late.
Wei Rushu secretly looked at Xu Qier. Xu Qier was wearing a purple brocade robe today. Although she had been in Mobei for many years, her skin was still as white as jade. Her pair of phoenix eyes were slightly drooped, and the corners of her eyes were slightly red, but there was no sign of aging.
But it makes sense. Xu Qier's aunt married the King of Mobei, who is the elder brother of the current emperor. I think Xu Qier would not be able to endure any hardship if she is raised in the prince's palace.
Unexpectedly, Xu Qier glanced over here and walked straight towards Wei Rushu.
Just when Wei Rushu thought Xu Qier was going to come over and talk to her, Xu Qier passed by Wei Rushu and the others and sat down at the table behind them.
Some people at the table recognized Xu Qier, and some of them greeted her.
"After not seeing you for many years, Qi'er has become more and more beautiful." Someone said.
Xu Qier smiled slightly. "Mrs. Huang, too. I'd like to ask how she maintains her beauty. She doesn't even have a single wrinkle."
Mrs. Huang was delighted by her compliment. She was almost fifty, how could her face be wrinkle-free? But who doesn't like to be praised?
Madam Huang asked with concern, "Why did you suddenly say you wanted to follow your aunt to Mobei? Mobei is no match for Wangjing City. You must have suffered a lot these years, right?"
Some people knew that Xu Qier went to Mobei that year, but because this matter was suppressed by Lu Xingzhou, no one knew the specific reason.
Xu Qi'er didn't want others to know, so she just smiled and said, "I was born with some deficiencies, and I was sick a lot when I was young. My father heard there was a famous doctor in Mobei, so he sent me to be raised by my aunt, just so that he could find a famous doctor and recuperate."
Xu Qier's words made everyone understand that Xu Qier went to Mobei to seek medical treatment.
"Are you feeling better now?" asked Mrs. Huang.
"Everything is fine." Xu Qier replied with a smile.
The topic soon changed. The ladies loved to chat about the fashionable silk and satin jewelry in Wangjing City. Suddenly, someone said, "Speaking of jewelry, isn't the largest jewelry store in Wangjing City owned by the Jiang family?"
Everyone turned their attention to Jiang, who smiled and said, "Yes, but I've handed it over to Yue'er to take care of recently."
Everyone was amazed. Leaving the shop to an unmarried young lady? This was unheard of.
Xu Qi'er didn't show any surprise, but instead gave Chen Liyue a friendly smile: "In that case, I will ask Miss Chen for advice in the future. I came from Mobei and don't know what's popular in Wangjing City now."
Chen Liyue didn't want to get involved with Xu Qier, but she didn't want to hit someone who smiled at her, so she smiled and responded, "Miss Xu is too modest. If you are interested, you are welcome to come to the shop and take a look."
When the chief eunuch shouted, "The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived," everyone stopped talking.
A bright yellow figure walked in from outside holding the queen's hand, walked to the highest point and sat down.
Everyone knelt down and saluted the two men. The emperor was in a good mood today and said, "No need to be polite. Please sit down."
Everyone then sat down.
"Good news has come from the northern border. We have recovered Luancheng. Luancheng has been an important line of defense on the border since ancient times. This means that we will recover the northern border in the near future!" The emperor's voice was powerful and the news he said was also exciting.
"The general who guards the country should be credited with the greatest achievement in this matter!" said the emperor.
Wang Wentian stood up and bowed to the emperor. "This is the result of the joint efforts of all the soldiers on the frontier. I dare not take credit for it."
The emperor said, "There's no need to be so modest. Once the northern border is recovered and the soldiers return to the court, I will have my own rewards. But I also recognize your contributions. Today's palace banquet is prepared for you. Today I will confer upon you the title of Marquis of Zhenbei and a reward of 10,000 taels of silver. Furthermore, your marriage will be arranged by the Imperial Household Department, and the betrothal gifts will also come from the palace. Just wait patiently."
Wang Wentian knelt down and kowtowed: "I thank you for your grace, my Lord."
After a pause, Wang Wentian continued, "It's just a reward of 10,000 taels of silver. I feel ashamed to accept it. The soldiers on the frontier are in a difficult situation. I beg the emperor to use the reward as military pay. I cannot enjoy this wealth alone."
The emperor was delighted to hear this, and his tone softened. "I've rewarded you, and it's up to you to decide how to deal with it. But there's one thing: you must not wrong the young lady of the Duke of Wei."
The Queen also smiled and said, "Yes, we did not marry the daughter of the Duke of Wei to you to suffer with you. It doesn't matter if you suffer yourself, but you must not make others suffer."
The emperor and empress's words made Wang Wentian and Wei Rushu blush.
Wang Wentian said loudly, "Yes, Your Majesty, I thank you for the marriage. I will definitely treat Miss Wei well."
"Hahahaha." The emperor, feeling relaxed for the first time today, couldn't help but laugh out loud. "I won't bother you anymore. Go back and sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The palace banquet officially began. With the opening scene, the whole scene was harmonious and cheerful.
Shen Weian sat next to Wang Wentian and couldn't help but teasing him, "Come to think of it, you haven't met Miss Wei yet, right?"
Wang Wentian nodded, and Shen Weian said with a smile, "That's the one sitting next to my sister."
Wang Wentian raised his head and looked in the direction Shen Weian pointed. Because of the screen, the people sitting there were all ladies and young ladies, and their shadows were hazy, so he couldn't see clearly.
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