Lv Ping didn't seem surprised at all that Feng Yuheng slowed down and approached her, and took the initiative to greet them: "Princess Wuyang, Princess Ji'an, I'm honored. I'm your servant Lv Ping." Because people were walking slowly, this courtesy was just verbal, and there was no substantial action.
Xuan Tiange didn't understand what was going on, so he just waved his sleeves and said, "No need to be polite." Then he twisted his nose and asked, "Why is the fragrance so strong suddenly?"
Feng Yuheng knew what was going on, but he didn't point it out. He just said to Xuan Tiange, "Take Xiangrong to the front first. Don't let Aunt Lan support the Queen alone. By the way, give our Xiangrong some prestige."
Although Xuan Tiange didn't understand what Feng Yuheng meant by falling behind, she was also a very smart woman. Seeing Feng Yuheng talking to Lu Ping for a few words and then sending her and Xiangrong away, how could she not understand that the other party wanted to talk to the young lady of the Lu family alone. Thinking about the relationship between the Yao family and the Lu family, she became more certain of her thoughts and immediately pulled Xiangrong forward.
Feng Yuheng did not make any further comments, but Lu Ping whispered, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."
She didn't say what she was considerate of, and Feng Yuheng didn't ask. She kept silent about Xuan Tiange's comment on whether the fragrance was strong or not, but she didn't forget to pay attention to the people around Lu Ping. Because the fragrance was too strong, there were not many people who could barely get close to her.
"I heard that the eldest daughter of the Lu family has always been low-key and rarely appears in such occasions. Why does she want to come to the palace today?" She asked without being polite and directly pointed out the real purpose of the Lu family.
And Lu Ping was not vague either. I don't know if she was simple-minded or what, but she told Feng Yuheng without any defense: "It's all arranged by my family. My father must let me enter the palace this time. I have no choice."
"Oh?" Feng Yuheng asked again, "Miss Lu didn't want to come originally?"
"Yes." Lu Ping nodded, "I really don't want to come." After saying that, she glanced at the cautious girl Jian'er beside her and sighed, "Jian'er, you don't have to be so nervous. Princess Ji'an is very thoughtful. Instead of hiding things, why don't we just tell the truth."
These words were said to the girl, but in fact they were also said to Feng Yuheng. However, Feng Yuheng did not express his opinion after hearing them. He just thought that it was a communication between the master and servant and had nothing to do with her.
Lu Ping smiled bitterly in her heart. They all said that Princess Ji'an was not easy to deal with. When she met her today, it was true. Although the other party deliberately retreated to the back to get close to her, in fact, in just a few words, she had taken the initiative in her attitude. She looked around. There were many people at the palace banquet today. Although people were rushing forward, there were still some who fell behind. There were not many opportunities to talk to Feng Yuheng. Just like just now in the empty space in the center of the garden, she wanted to go forward several times, but Feng Yuheng was always surrounded by people of all kinds, and with the Yao family members there, she could not find a chance to talk to him.
Now, it was barely a good time to strike up a conversation. She made up her mind and took the initiative to ask, "My lady, can you smell the unusual fragrance on me? Although it's not unpleasant, and with the flowers covering it up, it's still strong enough that people can smell it from a long distance?"
Feng Yuheng nodded, "Yes, it smells too good."
Lu Ping smiled bitterly, "This is the Baixiang Water from Southern Xinjiang. My father asked someone to bring it from the south."
"Oh?" Feng Yuheng had heard of this perfume before. It was said to be a unique product of the southern desert of South Xinjiang. It was made of something secret and extremely precious. Not much was offered to the Dashun court by southern Xinjiang every year. Even the ladies in the palace could not share it. Even if they got it, they only got a small bottle. People used it sparingly, and even diluted it with water, which showed how precious it was.
But Feng Yuheng didn't think it was anything special, it was just an early perfume with a strong scent, she didn't like it very much. Now that Lu Ping mentioned it, she nodded, "I think Prime Minister Lu has put a lot of effort into it. Judging from the concentration of Miss Lu's scent, I'm afraid the whole dress has been soaked in Baishui perfume, right? Even if it was diluted with water, the raw materials are indispensable. To be able to get so many Baishui perfumes, Prime Minister Lu's relationship with Southern Xinjiang is really extraordinary."
As soon as she said this, anyone with a little bit of insight would know that she had brought trouble to her family, and this kind of thing was not something that could be casually said outside. But Lu Ping did not take it seriously, and even nodded, indicating that Feng Yuheng's guess was completely correct.
Feng Yuheng also found this young lady of the Lu family very interesting, but before they could talk any more, a woman with a pretty face who looked somewhat like Lu Yao retreated from the front of the team. Lu Ping whispered, "That's the third young lady of the Lu family, Lu Yan."
After she finished speaking, she came forward and greeted Feng Yuheng, then said to Lu Ping: "Why are you walking so slowly, elder sister? You have been chatting with the princess for quite a while!" After that, without waiting for Lu Ping to reply, she continued to talk to Feng Yuheng: "Ever since the princess returned to Beijing from the northern border, Lu Yan has always wanted to make friends with the princess. Unfortunately, the second sister in the mansion is not up to the task and has offended the princess time and time again, bringing shame to the Lu family. I don't have the face to chat with the princess for too long, I hope the princess will forgive me."
Feng Yuheng smiled and said, "No problem, now we know each other."
"Yes, yes!" Lu Yan continued, "Speaking of which, we are still relatives now. It's a pity that Lu Yao didn't understand and made the Yao family unhappy on the wedding day."
Feng Yuheng shook his head, "If you want to talk about immaturity, then it is the eldest young master Lu Cuo who is immature."
"The princess is right." Lu Yan saw that Feng Yuheng did not follow her words. Although his attitude was not cold, he still refused to make further contact and said some polite words. She was not interested, but she still agreed, and even changed the subject - "I heard that all the ladies in the palace will attend the feast of flowers today, and we have to compete on the spot! I wonder if the princess is ready?"
Feng Yuheng smiled bitterly, "I'm already engaged, why should I pursue art? I'll leave more opportunities for you." In one sentence, it was clear what these women wanted, nothing more than to attract the attention of the concubines, especially the concubines with princes, who could marry into the prince's mansion if they were lucky. Even if the main wife was not good enough, being a concubine was acceptable, after all, he was the prince.
Lu Yan spoke awkwardly for a while, and seeing that Lu Ping remained silent, and Feng Yuheng only responded to her words, she felt a little embarrassed, and finally found an excuse to return to the front of the team.
The three of them got together, but they didn't attract too much attention. After all, there were too many people who wanted to get close to Feng Yuheng. The Yao and Lu families were relatives, so it was normal for the ladies to chat. But Lu Yao, the only one who didn't come over, looked back a few times with a worried look on her face. Unfortunately, she was walking with Xu and was being held tightly by Xu. She wanted to get closer, but she couldn't.
After Lu Yan left, Lu Ping's words followed, saying: "What's the matter with chasing or not chasing the art? It's just a blind date conference in disguise. But for Lu Yan, it may also be an opportunity." After saying that, she murmured meaningfully: "Then Concubine Yuan Shu will definitely come too, right?"
Feng Yuheng sighed and laughed in his heart. This Lu Ping, one sentence after another, seemingly unintentionally, revealed the core secrets of the Lu family. What was the reason for this?
At this time, Lv Ping suddenly snorted and said, "My lord, don't think too much. I am just a pawn of the Lv family. Although I am the eldest daughter, I am a concubine and have the same fate as all concubines in the world. To be honest with you, the reason why I stay at home and wear a veil today is because I was born with outstanding looks. The woman in red brought by the princess is a beauty, but I don't know that Lv Ping's looks are not inferior to her. But I don't want to let the Lv family manipulate me. If I can help the princess today, I will ask the princess to help me tomorrow."
Feng Yuheng didn't think much after hearing this, and nodded simply, "Okay."
Lu Ping was stunned. "My princess, you didn't even ask me how I can help you. What do you want me to do for you?"
Feng Yuheng smiled and replied, "Since Miss Lu has mentioned this and pointed out that it is today, it means that there must be some calculations at this palace banquet. If you take the initiative to help, why not? As for what you want me to help with, first, it depends on how much bargaining chips your help today is worth, and second,..." She smiled again, "It's nothing more than seeing a doctor, which is nothing."
Lu Ping was startled again, then smiled bitterly, "Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the princess."
Soon, the flower-viewing team stopped. Feng Yuheng no longer stayed behind, and walked forward with Huang Quan. The Queen had indeed planted some rare flowers and trees here, most of which she couldn't name. The flowers were competing with each other in beauty, which was really beautiful.
Feng Yuheng admired the flowers very seriously for a while, then listened to everyone, and surrounded the queen and chatted for a long time. Finally, the queen spoke, walked back, and the banquet officially began.
So, the people who had finally come here turned around and walked back. When they returned to the empty place, they found that the concubines were already waiting there. They knelt down again, and finally everyone took a seat. The queen announced the start of the singing and dancing.
Feng Yuheng and Xuan Tiange were seated at the top because of their noble status, opposite the concubines. Feng Yuheng was not unfamiliar with these concubines, especially the mothers of several princes, whom he had remembered long ago. It was just that he had never had any contact with the Eighth and Sixth Princes, so he had never been able to match them up.
After a few songs and dances, half an hour had passed. People gradually relaxed, some chatted, some ate, and even Xiangrong became more active under the leadership of Feng Zhaolian. Feng Yuheng paid attention to the Seventh Princess of Ancient Shu, and saw that she had been sitting next to Concubine Yuan Shu, and the two were chatting enthusiastically. Looking down at where Lu Yan was, there was a pair of eyes that were almost spitting fire staring upwards.
She couldn't help but think of Lu Ping's words again. It seemed that the Lu family really intended to send this daughter to the Eighth Prince.
Just as he was thinking, he raised his hand and scratched the back of his neck. Xuan Tiange asked in a puzzled voice: "What's wrong? I saw you scratch your neck four times in this moment."
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