An explanation is a cover-up, and what is covered up is usually the truth.
All the people sitting here are men. How can men not understand each other's accent?
Lin Jiayang, who had been in the officialdom for many years, saw the difference at a glance.
He said, "Cui Liu, why don't you serve the cup to His Royal Highness Prince Zhuang?"
Cui Liu knew her chance had come, so she took the wine glass and filled it up for Xie Yunxiu. "Please drink this to the full, Your Highness."
Xie Yunxiu was so tempted by Cui Liu that he drank the wine from her hand.
Xu Jing tutted his words and thought to himself: Xie Yunxiu is good in every way except for his lust. The concubines he has in his backyard could fill several mahjong tables. Fortunately, he is a wealthy prince, otherwise he would die in a woman's belly sooner or later.
"Your Highness, I am here to serve you." When Xu Jing was stunned, a beautiful woman in blue appeared beside him.
Xu Jing smiled and pushed the person away. He said calmly, "Jiayang, you arranged this. Aren't you afraid that Wanru will get jealous?"
"I forgot that my cousin and Wanru have been in love for a long time. Damn it. I toast my cousin three times as an apology."
After saying this, Lin Jiayang drank three cups of wine in a row to apologize. He then instructed the servant beside him, "Go and call Wanru."
"Come on, why are we, grown men, drinking and calling the ladies in the backyard?" Xie Yunxiu sneered, "Lin Jiayang, you should go and see if Master Lin has returned. It's not right for the guests to be seated when the host hasn't returned yet!"
"Yes, I'll be right back."
After a while, Lin Guangmao changed into official uniform and appeared in Langyue Pavilion, and Zhou Siheng came with him.
Xu Jing hadn't seen Zhou Siheng for a long time.
When I saw him again, I thought he had gained a lot of weight. His yellow skin had gradually faded, revealing fair skin.
Her figure was like jade, and her facial features were impeccable. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she looked like Song Yu. Some people were a sight to behold just by standing there, and it was just that this sight caught his eye.
Xu Jing was looking at Zhou Siheng. Zhou Siheng calmly bowed to the two of them and then sat down opposite Xu Jing.
Xie Yunxiu was furious when he saw Zhou Siheng's dead look. He slammed the table, stood up, and said coldly, "Lord Lin is really good at dealing with people. Since we have such distinguished guests, there is no need for me to stay here. Fifth brother, why are you still standing there? Let's go."
"Wait a minute." Lin Guangmao explained, "Lord Zhou came to the mansion for other matters, and it was inconsiderate of me to take the initiative to invite him to the banquet. If I have been negligent, I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Xie Yunxiu sneered, "In that case, we will go back first. I will come back when Lord Lin has finished handling the matter."
"Your Highness Prince Zhuang is right. I was tactless and offended Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will be magnanimous and forgive my uninvited visit." Zhou Siheng bowed to Xie Yunxiu and continued, "Lord Lin, I will wait for you in the study."
"Wait." Xu Jing said, "Now that we're here, it's inappropriate to leave. Ninth brother, he's your cousin after all, you have to give him some respect."
Xie Yunxiu's face showed disdain. What cousin? He was just a bitch who stole my heart. Just like Xie Liangchen, he was no good.
Xu Jing glanced at him and said with a pleasant face, "Hurry up and sit down. The singing and dancing is about to begin."
Xie Yunxiu may not give face to others, but he must give face to Xu Jing.
He sat down with a cold face, not even drinking the wine that the maid Cui Liu handed him. Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming awkward, Xu Jing said, "Why did my second uncle call me here?"
"Of course, it's about my daughter's marriage." Lin Guangmao said with an apologetic smile, "Wan'er has been in love with Your Highness for many years, and now she has reached the age of marriage. I wonder when the prince will marry my daughter?"
Zhou Siheng drank silently, his hands clenched into fists under his wide sleeves.
If he had known that they were discussing marriage, he would never have come.
A burning gaze stared at him for a long time. Zhou Siheng looked up and saw that the owner of the gaze was Xie Yunxiu. He was a little surprised. Why was Xie Yunxiu hostile to him? Could it be that he discovered something?
Xu Jing said, "We need to discuss this with Mother before we can set a wedding date. If nothing goes wrong, it should be six months."
Half a year is fine.
Lin Guangmao was overjoyed. "Are you serious, Your Majesty?"
"I'll bring this up with Mother when I get back, but there's some trouble with the Emperor." Xu Jing sighed and continued, "To be honest with my second uncle, I haven't seen the Emperor in quite some time. I heard from Eunuch Wang that the Palace of Heavenly Purity is overwhelmed with memorials, and the Emperor is reviewing them every day until late at night. At such a critical juncture, I really shouldn't bother him with personal matters."
"I will write another memorial to Your Majesty in a while, and then this matter will be settled."
"I object."
Everyone at the banquet was guessing what was going on, and they never expected that someone like Cheng Yaojin would pop up to break the only peace.
Seeing that it was Lin Wanru, Lin Guangmao's eyes went dark. "Someone, take the second young lady away quickly."
If you want to go crazy, don't go crazy here. If you anger the two princes, will he still be able to keep his official hat?
Lin Wanru didn't care. She plopped to her knees and said, "Prince Qin, please revoke your order."
Xu Jing was almost laughed to death by this idiot who suddenly appeared. He was just worried about having no excuse to cancel the engagement, but now this guy came up and gave him an excuse.
Xu Jing said, "Second Miss Lin, you're ridiculous. Our engagement has been approved by the imperial decree. Are you planning to disobey it?"
A huge hat was put on him, not to mention Lin Wanru, even Lin Guangmao couldn't afford to offend. Disobeying the imperial edict was a crime that would lead to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan. Who could joke with an entire family?
Lin Guangmao shouted, "Someone, take the Second Young Lady away."
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