Chapter 222 Xie Daoyun
Minister Yan had always admired Shang Ji. Although he was older than Shang Ji, he really wanted to make friends with Shang Ji, so the three of them sat down and started chatting.
Lady Weiyuan always found a way to turn the topic around to Gu Xiaolang, sometimes asking about her preferences, sometimes asking about whether she was used to living in Sui'an City.
Such enthusiasm could be sensed even bystanders, not to mention Gu Xiaolang, the person involved, who felt extremely uncomfortable.
The two young masters of the Earl of Weiyuan's Mansion had seen many beautiful women in Sui'an City, but it was rare to find someone like Gu Xiaolang.
There was no trace of arrogance in her beauty, but rather a more approachable temperament. Even though she tried to avoid it, it was obvious from the way she spoke that she was a person who attached great importance to rules.
Beautiful, bright, lively, and pretty.
Sanlang of the Yan family has seen everything, but he fell in love with Gu Xiaolang at first sight and wanted to get closer to her.
After three sentences, Gu Xiaolang barely managed to reply with one sentence, which was not very meaningful. Seeing this, the wife of the Minister, Mrs. Li, who was standing next to her, became a little anxious, so she opened her mouth to help.
"I heard that Miss Gu will be traveling north for some time this time. After the snow melts, there will be plenty of places to play in the suburbs of Sui'an. When the time comes, our Earl's Mansion will host you. Miss Gu, please come and enjoy the fun."
After saying this, he also said this to Shang Ji and Du Jingyi and his wife.
"The post will be sent to the General's Mansion. We can have some fun together then."
Hearing this, Gu Xiaolang's body showed resistance, and even his words became a little colder.
"Grandma is not in good health, and all the elders in the family are here. As a younger generation, I should naturally be filial to them every day. Xiaolang appreciates Madam's kindness, but I am afraid that I will not be able to go when the time comes."
This should have been a rejection, but in the eyes of everyone in Earl Weiyuan's Mansion it was interpreted as something else, so they became more concerned about Gu Xiaolang.
With someone of her status, talent and education, they were exactly what they wanted, so they had to make this marriage happen no matter what.
So with so many people surrounding him, Gu Xiaolang didn't even have the chance to get up and leave.
Du Jingyi didn't like the way the Earl of Weiyuan's Mansion was forcing a sale. Even the Crown Princess's family should be more careful. So when he was about to speak up to help Gu Xiaolang out, he heard a man's voice coming from not far away.
It was as gentle and delicate as a sweet rain, and it calmed Gu Xiaolang's restless mood a lot.
"Daoyun has met the Crown Princess, the Earl of Weiyuan, his wife, General Shang, and Minister Yan."
Then, Gu Xiaolang nodded slightly to the Minister's wife, Mrs. Li, and Du Jingyi, and saluted with a friendly and warm attitude.
Seeing him coming, Du Jingyi couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
"Prince, why are you here?"
The prince that the Crown Princess referred to was actually Xie Daoyuan, the prince of Prince Yin.
Prince Yin's mansion may not be an important one among the royal relatives, but as the crown prince of Prince Yin, he has always been on good terms with the people in the Eastern Palace.
Therefore, he was naturally invited to today's banquet.
"I just came from the prince's place. He is looking for someone to find the princess."
When the Crown Princess heard this, she was a little stunned, but she quickly adjusted herself, looked at everyone with a smile and said.
"The banquet is about to begin. You guys can chat slowly first. I will go over to take a look."
His appearance instantly dispelled the awkward atmosphere.
Once the Crown Princess left, no one knew what to say.
Gu Xiaolang felt that the gazes of the people in the Earl's Mansion who had been pressing on her also shifted away, and she felt a little relieved.
When he looked up at the Prince of Yin, he was also filled with gratitude.
It's just that she couldn't speak rashly in such an occasion, so she could only keep her gratitude in her heart and find another opportunity to express it.
Du Jingyi had already had a very good impression of the Prince of Yin at the last housewarming party of the general's mansion. Especially with his appearance at this moment, he overshadowed the Weiyuan Earl Sanlang and Silang, who were not very outstanding to begin with.
How to say it, the light of fireflies should not compete with the sun and the moon, and this is the current situation.
Perhaps the people of Weiyuan Earl's family also realized this, so they were quite wary of the sudden appearance of Prince Yin.
Instead, Du Jingyi took this opportunity to pull Gu Xiaolang up and spoke to the Lady of the Earl and the Lady of the Vice Minister, Mrs. Li.
"Eighth sister is still talking to Madam Guo and the others in front. I have to go over and take a look. The child is young, so don't let him say anything that shouldn't be said, which would be troublesome."
Her words were a double entendre, referring to the Earl of Weiyuan's Mansion.
The matter hasn't even been decided yet, but you're already so impatient. So what if she's the Crown Princess's family?
Given the current situation of the Gu family, if Old Madam Gu disagrees, even if His Majesty grants the marriage, it will be of no avail.
They all knew this very well.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Upon seeing this, Shang Ji also stood up and spoke to the Prince of Prince Yin.
"I said a few days ago that I would take the prince to meet Mr. Wen. He is here today, so let's go and get to know him."
"Very good."
Then he nodded to everyone in the Earl's Mansion and left with his family.
When leaving, Gu Xiaolang walked hurriedly, much faster than when he came.
But everyone in the Earl's Mansion was busy focusing their attention on Prince Yin and Shang Ji, so naturally they didn't notice it.
"When did Prince Yin and General Shang become so close?"
Sanlang from the Earl's Mansion asked curiously, and this question made Earl Weiyuan's expression a little solemn.
Mr. Wen mentioned by Shang Ji is a weird guy.
Although he held no official position in the court, he was highly appreciated by the prince and had been working for the Eastern Palace.
It's just that this person is very difficult to approach. No one knows what connections Shang Ji had to establish a relationship with him, and to get along very well with him. As the father-in-law of the crown prince, he couldn't get close to this Mr. Wen, but now Shang Ji brought the prince of Prince Yin to introduce him to him openly.
So thinking of this, Weiyuan Bo felt a little unhappy.
However, the lady of the house withdrew her gaze, looked at the two brothers and asked lovingly.
"What do you think of this Miss Gu?"
Silang was still young, so he had no intention of restraining his desire to have fun. Therefore, even though he knew what his mother was going to do, he pretended to be stupid.
However, Sanlang showed interest and spoke to the lady.
"If mother can marry this young lady from the Gu family to my son, then my son will definitely work hard and pass the imperial examinations."
After hearing what he said, not only the lady of the earl's family, but even his elder sister-in-law, the wife of the Minister, Mrs. Li, couldn't stop laughing and said something jokingly.
"No wonder they say you should get married first and then start a career. Our Sanlang knows how to negotiate conditions."
(End of this chapter)