Chapter 514: Just a Small Scene
Thinking of this, Chen Pin handed the prepared gift to Lu Xiang, looking to the side uncomfortably: "This is for you, congratulations on becoming the daughter of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion."
"Thank you." Lu Xiang took it with a smile.
Every girl has her own unique personality. Lu Xiang has lived two lives. As long as her bottom line is not crossed, she will not be too harsh on those who make trouble.
Shen Pin didn't like her, and she never forced him, but now she took the initiative to show her goodwill and congratulate her, and Lu Xiang would not bring up the past and mock Shen Pin.
Lu Xiang’s smile was extremely beautiful, like a mountain of poppies, captivating and charming.
Even a girl like Shen Pin couldn't help but feel her heart beating faster.
Her cheeks were slightly red, and she whispered softly: "You...won't you open it and take a look?"
It would also let her know whether she likes the gift I gave her and whether it suits Lu Xiang's taste.
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiang opened the brocade box.
The box contains a tourmaline and jadeite bracelet, which is made of eighteen pink tourmaline beads and tied with an extremely complex and delicate gold wire Ruyi knot. Each bead is tied with a pearl, which is very exquisite.
The way the silk knot was woven was so ingenious that Lu Xiang couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise.
"I made this myself. It's not expensive. I hope you like it." Shen Pin said.
"Miss Chen is thoughtful. I like it very much." Lu Xiang looked up at her with a happy smile in his eyes.
She took out the bracelet and tied it on her hand.
With a slight turn of the wrist, the beads collided with each other making a crisp sound, which was very pleasant to hear.
Shen Pin could tell from her eyes that she was satisfied with the bracelet, and he couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
"As long as you like it."
She pursed her thin red lips, as if she was trying to control but couldn't help but subconsciously curve them into a slight arc.
The originally quiet Guiyun Pavilion suddenly became lively due to the arrival of several people.
Lu Xiang hesitated for a moment and said, "How about sitting inside for a while?"
Chen Rujin nodded without hesitation: "Okay, I heard that Duke Anguo specially prepared a loft for you, it's just right for me to visit it."
He Zhiyan was originally invited by Lu Xiang, so she would go wherever Lu Xiang was and had no objection.
Chen Pin looked at the cheerful crowd and was infected by their emotions. After thinking for a while, he also followed in: "I'll go take a look too."
She often came to the Anguo Mansion, but this courtyard had always been vacant before, so she naturally had never visited it.
Upon seeing this, Yunlu quickly ordered the maid to prepare tea and cakes.
These are the second young lady's guests. Since they are here, there is nothing wrong with entertaining them in Guiyun Pavilion.
After the maid brought tea and food, Chen Ruijin asked people to set up tables and chairs under the plum tree at the back.
"The sun is warm today, don't stay indoors, let's sit outside and enjoy the view."
Chen Pin looked at the bare yard with only a few plum blossoms blooming tenaciously, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
You are a concubine, you have the final say.
"There is a plum forest in the garden of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion. The scenery there is even more beautiful. Why don't we go there to enjoy the scenery?" Shen Pin suggested.
Lu Xiang looked at everyone and said that whatever they decided, he could make it.
Several people looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while.
Finally, Chen Ruijin shook his head and said, "Forget it. There are quite a few guests coming today. They are all arranged in the garden. There must be people in the Plum Garden. It's better to be quiet here."
Lu Xiang smiled and said, "As long as the concubine doesn't mind my simple place." Then, she looked at Chen Pin and said, "Miss Chen, please sit together."
Upon hearing this, Chen Pin readily sat down next to Qiao Jingru.
"I wonder if there is any news about General Shen in Changcheng? How is his injury?" Lu Xiang asked with concern.
Chen Pin: "Thank you Miss Lu San for your concern. My father is fine. He has sent a letter to report that he is safe. His injuries look serious, but they are all external injuries. Captain Fu's surprise attack was a great turnaround and made the Jin army lose its food supplies. My father was happy and his injuries have healed for the most part."
"The Jin army was coming with great force. If General Shen had not arrived in time to protect Changcheng, it would have been breached by the enemy. My fourth brother often said that General Shen was brave and good at fighting, and he was one of the people he admired the most." Qiao Jingru said softly.
When Shen Pin heard others praising his father, his eyes lit up slightly: "Really?"
Qiao Jingru nodded: "It's true, his greatest wish is to join the army, so he went to Changcheng without hesitation this time. He was able to see the hero he admired with his own eyes and fight bravely with him. My fourth brother has no regrets in his life."
"With the support of the imperial army, we will surely win this battle," said Chen Ruijin.
Several people were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
At this time, Song Zhenzhen came over with a smile: "So everyone is here, it's so easy for me to find you, Pin'er, why didn't you come to find me when you came? If Weiwei hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known you were here."
She spoke to Shen Pin in a slightly coquettish tone, with an intimate look, and warned Lu Xiang calmly that Shen Pin was her close friend.
Chen Pin did not doubt her and said with a smile: "Today is a good day for your second sister. I just wanted to congratulate her first and then find you later."
Wu Wei, who was beside Song Zhenzhen, glanced at Lu Xiang, frowned slightly, walked to Chen Pin and pulled her away: "Since you are here to congratulate Miss Lu San, you don't have to take so long, making Zhenzhen and I wait so long."
When Lu Xiang heard Wu Wei's address, he raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled nonchalantly.
It seems like this is another girl who blindly obeys Song Zhenzhen.
It’s a pity that Wu Wei has little influence and apart from expressing dissatisfaction with her words, no substantial harm can be caused.
And she didn't dare to act presumptuously in the Duke of Anguo's Mansion.
Chen Pin took Song Zhenzhen's arm and said with a smile, "I just saw that you were busy. Today is such an important occasion. As the hostess of the Song family, you must take the trouble to take care of it."
In the absence of a mistress of the house and a crown prince's wife in the Anguo Mansion, Song Zhenzhen took on everything.
"I've hosted more important banquets before. Today's is just a small occasion. Why should I worry too much?" Song Zhenzhen raised her chin proudly and said indifferently.
The implication is that today's banquet for women recognized by Anguo is not important at all.
Chen Rujin listened to this, her face sank slightly, and she supported her forehead with one hand. She was sitting and looking up at Song Zhenzhen, but she had a condescending manner: "Miss Song, are you here to talk nonsense?"
Song Zhenzhen's face froze and she was choked.
After a long while, she looked at Lu Xiang and said, "I came here specially to look for someone. The auspicious time for recognizing relatives is approaching. Sister Xiang'er, please go to the front yard and wait."
Lu Xiang smiled and nodded, his expression respectful and polite: "Thank you for troubling Sister Song to make this trip. Actually, you can just ask a maid to pass on the message."
Why bother? I obviously don't want to see her.
Song Zhenzhen gritted her teeth in hatred and said with a fake smile: "How can it be the same? Today is my sister's big day. How can I trust the servants to pass on the message? It would be bad if they missed the auspicious time."
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