Chapter 1237 There is a Peach Blossom
A hundred-fruit banquet was being prepared on a platform on Qingtong Mountain.
The place is paved with smooth green jade slabs, with a flat circular open space in the middle and eight steps surrounding it.
There are now many wooden tables on the steps.
Every wooden table is filled with things, the main attraction being fruit, but not just fruit, there is a dazzling array of things to see at a glance.
On one side of the open space in the middle was a row of long tables, each with two armchairs. But there were only white porcelain plates on the long tables, nothing else.
There is already a pile of firewood in the middle of the open space, and we will light a fire soon.
There are many bamboo frames around, with lanterns hanging on them, and there seem to be hundreds of them.
I wonder how beautiful it would be if all these lanterns were lit up.
Extending further out, there is a stretch of straight trees, like rows of sentinels.
At this moment, it is very lively here. From time to time, people come over with plates, say hello, introduce what they brought today, and chat and laugh.
The children were also wearing brand new clothes and running and playing, laughing and talking happily.
The young girls were all dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, like flowers, making people unable to take their eyes off them.
Most of the older people sat down first, looking at the young people and children, some with relief, some with worry.
Dusk falls and the sun gradually sets.
Someone came and lit the lanterns one by one.
The lanterns emitted orange-red light, brightening up the square and creating a festive atmosphere.
Lamps were also lit on the tables in every household.
They chose these lanterns themselves, so there are all kinds of them, including animal shapes, flower shapes, or pavilion shapes. They are placed on the table, and the warm light shines on their faces, giving them a layer of soft light.
Make everyone look happy.
The air was filled with all kinds of sweet smells.
A group of people walked over slowly.
Someone shouted, "The elders are here."
This is the branch of the main Tang family of Qingtong Mountain, and also the branch of Tang Wujuan.
Leading the group were three old men with white hair and beards. They looked quite ethereal, like immortals.
The elders in this branch of the Tang family are all very long-lived.
But because of this, the young master got such a strange disease and died decades earlier than these old guys, and the old men had to say goodbye to their youngest grandchild, which made them even more painful and difficult to accept.
In addition to the three old men, next were Tang Wujuan's parents, uncles, and aunts.
After they sat down at the long table in the front, the young people in this group sat down.
The Tang family has very good genes. The young men are all handsome and sunny, and the girls are all pretty and beautiful.
When Fu Zhaoning came over and saw these people, he suddenly understood why the Tang family wanted to avoid the world and live in seclusion on Qingtong Mountain with their family members, seldom interacting with the outside world.
If there was such a noble family in a prosperous city, with family members of such outstanding appearance, who knows how much trouble it would cause.
No matter if they came to propose marriage sincerely or they were just looking for beauty or had bad intentions, they could trample the threshold of the Tang family.
Too much beauty may also lead to more troubles.
If the Tang family did not hold a high position in the court, how could they protect their clansmen?
Is Tang Wujuan willing to serve as an official in the court?
He must be unwilling to do so.
"Why are all the members of the Tang family so good-looking?" Xiaoyue was a little curious.
Fu Zhaoning whispered, "Maybe their genes for beauty are too good, so they can always be passed down."
Xiaoyue half understood and half was confused.
"Having an appearance that is too outstanding is not a good thing for the Tang family." Xiao Lanyuan said.
"Your Highness, being good-looking isn't a good thing?" Qing asked.
Aren’t their prince and princess also very beautiful?
"The Tang family has always been good-looking, which makes them very picky. When it comes to choosing a spouse, it's hard for them to look at ordinary people. And they live in seclusion, so the people around them are gradually all relatives, so it's getting harder and harder to find someone to marry."
Xiao Lanyuan said calmly, "This should also be a big problem for the Tang family to continue to develop."
Fu Zhaoning nodded.
Indeed, having lived in seclusion for so long, all the people around him who could marry had already done so. Even if there was one more generation, they would all be related, so it would not be a good idea to get married again.
But if they want to look for one outside, it is difficult to pick the right one because their standards are too high.
There are seven or eight girls sitting in the front now. The youngest one looks to be in her teens while the oldest one looks to be in her twenties. They are all dressed like unmarried girls.
There were also a few young people who looked a little weak.
Weak?
Fu Zhaoning looked at them a few more times and indeed found that those young men were weak, with pale faces and little energy. Although they were all dressed in bright clothes and looked handsome, they were indeed a little weak.
Looking at the elders of the Tang family, they did not look relaxed, and some of them were obviously worried.
Amidst all the flowers and bustle, Qingtong Mountain must be hiding some big problems.
"I think, if that's the case, there's hope of persuading them to join Dongqing." Fu Zhaoning whispered to Xiao Lanyuan.
"Um."
Xiao Lanyuan nodded.
"A distinguished guest has arrived!"
When someone saw them, they immediately cheered.
Everyone stood up and saluted them.
"Welcome Prince Jun, Princess Jun, and welcome Senior Ji."
Xiao Lanyuan raised his hand and pressed it lightly, "No need to be polite. Today, the king, the princess, and Elder Ji are here to experience the Hundred Fruits Banquet and have fun together."
Mr. Ji also laughed, "Yes, yes, let's all have fun together, don't be so formal."
"We are deeply honored that Prince Jun, Princess Jun and Elder Ji can come to visit our Qingtong Mountain. Please take a seat."
The eldest uncle of the Tang family stood up and motioned for the younger generations to come over and welcome them to their seats.
Two young men and two young girls came over, bowed to them, and invited them to sit in the main seat.
One of the girls quickly looked up at Xiao Lanyuan, her cheeks flushed.
"Tang Qin, meet Prince Jun."
She bowed to Xiao Lanyuan again, and this action showed off her slender waist and soft figure.
Fu Zhaoning raised his eyebrows slightly.
This was something she had not expected.
Apart from the later Princess Fuyun and the treacherous Xiao Se, she had rarely seen peach blossoms blooming around Xiao Lanyuan.
But the Tang Qin in front of him, from her gentle tone and the way she bowed, it was so obvious.
There is no need to guess, this little sister Tang Qin has fallen in love with Xiao Lanyuan.
"No need to be polite." Xiao Lanyuan glanced at her.
"Thank you, King Jun."
Tang Qin stood up, walked to his side immediately, and said softly, "Prince Jun, let me introduce you to the Hundred Fruit Banquet."
Xiao Lanyuan looked at Fu Zhaoning, "Do you want to listen?"
Fu Zhaoning smiled slightly.
"It's okay to just listen." She wanted to see how far this little sister could go.
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