They were all acquaintances, and Liu Xinyue was not a person who was particular about formalities. She had always liked playing polo, cuju, and pitching pots. Usually, the people who played with her were servants. When she was invited to go out to play, she also played with the daughters of merchants. So she didn't think there was anything wrong with having a meal with these people, and sat down with confidence.
The young men told various interesting stories, including stories from the imperial court.
Chen Heng ate quietly. Ancient cuisine was no less varied than modern cuisine. Although it lacked a few seasonings, such as chili peppers, there were many substitutes, such as plums, Sichuan peppercorns, and ginger and scallions were used to create spicy flavors. In short, there were many ways to cook it.
While eating, he glanced at the young lady next to him. She was dressed as a man. Although she didn't have the dazzling look on the court, she was not shy at all. Her personality was really pleasing.
"Are you going to Yuezhou to get married in a couple of days?" The Eighth Prince asked in surprise, "Meng Xuanlang, you're getting married soon? Really, you've grown so tall in the blink of an eye."
"Don't talk about me. Haven't you also grown a lot taller? It's time for you to marry a princess and set up a household, right?" Meng Xuanlang hated people talking about his height. Ajian was about the same height as him before, but he suddenly grew taller. Fortunately, he has caught up with him now.
"No. This prince still wants to be free for a few days." Thinking that women are jealous, the Eighth Prince felt a headache.
"The Peng family of Yuezhou is a large clan," Liu Xinyue said. "When I was young, I lived with my relatives at the Peng family for a few days. The eldest daughter was famous in Yuezhou for her gentleness and virtue."
Some people say that his wife is happy, and Meng Xuanlang is not happy.
"I'm going to get engaged to Zhiyue in the Si family. I think it's also in Yuezhou, right?" The eighth prince looked at Liu Xinyue.
Liu Xinyue thought for a moment and said, "Yes, the Si family has come to the imperial capital these days, and Zhiyue's wedding should be set."
Shen Heng's eyes moved. Is Liu Zhiyue really going to marry Chen Yuezhou? There shouldn't be any more conflicts between the two of them in the future.
The Si family? Xie Jian pondered.
Everyone enjoyed the meal very much.
After watching the Eighth Prince and the daughter of Prince Qing's palace leave in their carriage, Shen Heng also left the shop.
Wu Jin and Xie Jian went to Meng Xuanlang's house. They were the groom's bride-welcoming guests and had many small matters to take care of.
In the carriage, Wu Jin looked at his two friends and said dissatisfiedly, "You both have your parents' orders, but my parents still haven't thought of arranging a marriage for me."
"Why? You are 17 too." Meng Xuanlang was surprised.
Xie Jian looked at Wu Jin in confusion.
"My father said that he and mother would only propose marriage to someone I like. I'm either in the fields looking after the crops or brewing in the winery. There aren't many girls around me." Wu Jin felt that he saved a lot of trouble by asking his mother for his opinion.
"What if you never find someone you like in your life and never get married?" Meng Xuanlang didn't expect that there was a mother who thought this way.
Xie Jian looked at Meng Xuanlang awkwardly. Only he could ask such a question.
"I don't know. Anyway, my mother was chosen by my father, and my grandmother was chosen by my grandfather himself. My grandmother came from a family of scholars." Wu Jin said, "But I don't know what it means to be chosen. Can you tell me?"
Meng Xuanlang looked at Xie Jian: "You say."
"You don't even know that?" Xie Jian said calmly, "I'm attracted to people like Ah Heng and I. We care about each other, trust each other, and feel at ease when we think of each other."
Meng Xuanlang looked educated: "I see."
Wu Jin, on the other hand, was full of confusion. Why was it different from what his parents had told him? However, A Jian was so smart, so what he said should be correct.
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