He bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Highness; greetings, Your Majesty."
Su He stood up and bowed to Lü Cezhong.
"Take General Lü downstairs to change his clothes," Yu Nanqing said casually, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Then I will come again later."
As soon as Lü Cezhong went downstairs, Su Wanyan greeted Su Chien, "Please sit down."
She looked at Si Yang and Su He: "The prince said you're leaving on the first day of the fifth month?"
Si Yang bowed and said, "Yes, in the end... I still have to return to the capital."
"Su He is going back to her hometown."
Su He lowered her eyes: "Yes."
“Speaking of leaving, I also feel that it is not appropriate for me to stay here any longer.” During the conversation, Lü Cezhong had already changed his clothes.
It has to be said that no matter what clothes he wore, Su Wanyan felt that he exuded an air of wealth and power, which was probably what people often referred to as the appearance of a rich and noble person.
Lu Cezhong sat down in the seat led by the maid and continued, "If the Empress Dowager knew that we were here, she would probably lose her appetite."
"You are the commander-in-chief of the Dragon Flag Army. It is only reasonable for you to stay in Fucheng to help me rectify military discipline."
Su Wanyan raised her glass: "Let's not say so much. Soon we will be parting ways with everyone here. Today, let's just drink to our hearts' content."
Upon hearing this, everyone raised their glasses: "Let's drink this fine wine with the Prince and the Empress."
Su Wanyan raised an eyebrow slightly. "Huh? They're all speaking in unison, just like the officials in the capital. They've all agreed on this."
The doubt only flashed through Su Wanyan's mind for a moment before she downed a glass of fruit wine.
At this moment, Yu Nanqing clapped his hands.
Immediately, the sounds of string and bamboo instruments rose slowly in the hall, gentle and crisp.
Rows of dancers passed through the hall from both sides, swaying gently in the air.
Sitting in the main seat, Su Wanyan suddenly realized why the rich young ladies in the capital held banquets so often. Wasn't this the same thing she was doing now?
If a farewell party is filled with singing and dancing, then if she's in a good mood one day and wants to throw a party at the Prince's mansion, wouldn't that be acceptable?
"What is Yan'er thinking about?" Yu Nanqing didn't care about the music and dance; his eyes were always on Su Wanyan.
Su Wanyan lightly covered her mouth: "Doesn't this seem a bit extravagant?"
Yu Nanqing looked around the hall and saw no sign of extravagance.
Compared to the palace, isn't this far inferior?
Just then, Su He suddenly stood up and bowed respectfully: "General Lü."
All eyes immediately turned to Su He, who picked up a rectangular wooden box from the table, held it with both hands, and respectfully handed it to Lü Cezhong.
"General Lü previously mentioned his fondness for the flute. I, Su He, am not very talented, but it took me several days to make this flute for you. If you don't mind, please accept it."
Upon hearing this, Lü Cezhong immediately stood up and solemnly took the wooden box.
Upon opening it, he found a translucent, jade-green flute. Even though Lü Cezhong was a rough man, he knew that this flute was quite expensive, and he quickly declined, saying, "Oh, this is no good, this is no good!"
He thought it was some kind of bamboo or wooden flute; how could he be worthy of a flute made of jade?
He doesn't play the flute.
Besides, he's a big, rough guy; what if he breaks it with too much force?
He immediately wanted to return the flute.
The gift had already been given, so how could Su He possibly take it back? Wen Er smiled and bowed, saying, "General Lü is brave and skilled in battle, and Su He admires him greatly. If General Lü could accept this flute, Su He would be overjoyed. I hope General Lü will not find it offensive."
“This…” Lu Cezhong frowned: “How could I possibly find it unacceptable!”
Su He's eyes brightened slightly: "Thank you for the honor, General Lü."
After saying that, he turned around and went back to his seat.
"Eh..." Lu Cezhong was stunned. He said he didn't mind, but he didn't say he would accept it.
Looking at the flute lying quietly on the wooden box in his hand, its green and translucent body seemingly glowing with a faint light, Lü Cezhong's mind was filled with thoughts of how much silver it must cost.
Just as he was wondering, Si Yang’s cheerful voice slowly rang out: “General Lü, please accept it. This jade flute was made by Su He day and night these past few days. The jade is emerald green jade. He searched for a long time before finding such a complete piece of jade with a rich and uniform color.”
Upon hearing this, Lü Cezhong immediately felt that the flute in his hand was a hot potato. If it were given to him, what would he put it down with?
Yu Nanqing then laughed and said, "If you're worried about it breaking, just leave it in the box and don't take it out."
Upon hearing this, Lü Cezhong's eyes flashed. Hey, this method works.
If he doesn't take it out, the flute won't be damaged.
He then chuckled and said, "Then I, Lü, will respectfully comply."
Su Wanyan asked curiously, "Young Master Su, you can do carving?"
Because the material of the jade flute is jade, the cutting and carving are different from those of musical instruments made of wood or bamboo, which greatly tests the skills of the jade craftsman.
Su He smiled and said, "Having more skills means having more options."
Su Wanyan suddenly realized that Su He's mindset was much better now, and she was completely different from how she was in the capital.
Su Wanyan couldn't help but cover her mouth and leaned closer to Yu Nanqing: "I feel that even your voice is warm when you speak, Young Master Su."
“…” Yu Nanqing frowned.
What?
He glanced at Su He, whose gaze had already shifted to the dancer before turning back to clink glasses with Si Yang.
Yu Nanqing withdrew his gaze and looked at Su Wanyan. The little girl beside him was unaware that she had picked up a dish and put it in her mouth, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Delicious."
Yu Nanqing took a deep breath, and a feeling of unease began to gather between her brows.
Yu Nanqing's change was subtle, but Su Wanyan noticed it immediately and asked curiously, "What's wrong with you?"
Yu Nanqing turned her head away and drank alone, ignoring everyone.
"..." Su Wanyan didn't indulge him: "If you don't want to talk to me, then don't. I won't talk to you either."
"..." Yu Nanqing couldn't last more than three seconds before pursing her lips indignantly: "Why should I care so much? My voice has never felt warm."
"..." Su Wanyan was stunned: "What?"
Yu Nanqing turned her face away, deliberately avoiding looking at her.
Su Wanyan was speechless and amused: "This is Su He's strength. Why don't you think about it from a different perspective? I'm so good at finding other people's strengths, you should praise me."
"..." Yu Nanqing was speechless at Su Wanyan's words.
Su Wanyan nudged him: "It was through this feature that I discovered your strengths, which led me to the idea of growing old with you and spending my life together. What's there to be angry about?"
"Cough!" Yu Nanqing's ears turned red.
After hearing Su Wanyan say that, how could he still be angry? No, he wasn't angry just now; he was just a little jealous.
Su Wanyan smiled and put the meat into his bowl: "Cheer up, my husband. Su He's voice sounds so warm, but your voice goes straight to my heart."
Yu Nanqing's heart skipped a beat, and his cheeks flushed bright red as Su Wanyan's face leaned close to his.
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