Everyone followed their footsteps and saw a beautiful woman in palace attire and a young man in gold robe, walking towards them like stars over the moon, surrounded by more than a dozen people eagerly.
The man in the golden robe is Dongfang Yang whom Zhao Xiyuan had seen before, and the woman in palace attire is naturally the real host of this banquet, the fourth princess Dongfang Yuyan.
For a moment, many lower-status family members immediately stood up and saluted.
"Join the Fourth Princess and Your Highness the Fifth Prince!"
The woman in palace clothes smiled slightly, waved her sleeves and her gentle voice spread throughout the banquet: "This palace is hosting a private banquet today. You don't need to be polite, just take a seat."
"Thank you, Fourth Princess!"
After everyone sat down, the fourth princess glanced across the venue. Finally, she paused briefly at Su Li and Ling Li's seats, then turned to Dongfang Yang and smiled: "I didn't expect that my fourth brother was so busy with work that he would have time to attend my sister's banquet. , My sister is really flattered."
Dongfang Yang laughed and said, "My sister is cheating. It's the right place for my brother to come and compliment me."
Dongfang Yuyan hummed softly and said no more. Of course she knew whether Dongfang Yang was here to support her, but she was not ready to break up with her fifth brother just for a share of credit.
"Let me toast everyone first."
Dongfang Yuyan picked up the wine glass and chuckled: "You are all newlyweds in Yunjing City in recent years. I would like to wish you a long life together and a happy life!"
After receiving the princess's blessing, many people became excited. They picked up their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp, saying in unison: "Thank you, princess!"
Su Li also picked up the wine glass and took a sip, which was a favor to Dongfang Yuyan. However, Ling Li was always eating and drinking on his own, without paying any attention to Dongfang Yuyan. His position was extremely forward, so it was natural for him to behave like this. It is a disgrace to the scenery.
Realizing that everyone was looking at him, Ling Li raised his head and laughed, revealing a mouth full of food, which was quite unappetizing. Even Su Li turned away without leaving a trace.
Dongfang Yuyan already held a grudge because of what happened back then, but now that she saw that Ling Li had not changed at all, she frowned slightly, then relaxed her eyebrows instantly, and said with a chuckle: "Is it possible that Brother Ling was reincarnated as a starving ghost? This Eat like this, be careful of choking."
Hearing Dongfang Yuyan's sarcasm, everyone's hearts tightened, and the originally lively banquet immediately fell silent.
"Ahem..."
Ling Li seemed to be really choked. He couldn't help but cough. He grabbed the tea cup in front of Su Li and drank it in one gulp. Then he hammered his chest a few times before he could breathe again and said with a click of his tongue: "Jade Sister Yan, after all these years, why haven’t you cured your crow’s mouth?”
"… you!"
Seeing that Ling Li still dared to talk about what happened back then, Dongfang Yuyan's face immediately darkened, and his chest heaved violently several times before calming down. He turned his head and glanced at Su Li, who had a slightly ugly expression, and felt a little better. He hummed softly. road:
"That's all, for the sake of sister Su Li, I won't argue with you today."
After saying this, she clapped her hands gently, and a group of dancers immediately walked out of the garden, dancing in the middle of the banquet to the gentle melody behind the rockery.
Su Li's eyes stayed on the dance floor, and he tasted a sip of sweet-scented osmanthus wine. The banquet held by Dongfang Yuyan was indeed full of sincerity, and the wine used was actually her first-class sweet-scented osmanthus wine. Counting this alone, it was... Get millions of taels of silver.
"Madam, how is your husband's performance today?"
Ling Li suddenly
He leaned over and blew air into his ear, staring at Su Li's swollen chest. His eyes seemed to be glowing green, and he almost reached out his hand to touch it.
A thought flashed in Su Li's mind, and she already understood what Ling Li meant. A hint of embarrassment flashed across her pretty little face, and she moved slightly away from him. Water shimmered in her bright eyes, seemingly full of grievances. .
The man sitting at the table immediately became angry when he saw this scene. If Ling Li's legs and feet were not inconvenient and could not succeed, he would have rushed forward at all costs and slapped the prodigal son hard!
At the same time, a few people sighed secretly when they saw it.
Third Young Master Ling is such a lustful dandy, it is so pitiful that Princess Li falls into his hands!
When Dongfang Yuyan and Dongfang Yang saw this scene, they both looked thoughtful.
"My father asked me to invite Ling Li and Su Li over under the pretext of a banquet. The purpose was mostly for testing, and I can see that. The two of them seem to be very different from each other. Although Su Li has always shown a very obedient appearance, her grievances and dissatisfaction , but it can’t be hidden from my eyes.”
Dongfang Yuyan smiled coldly in her heart, what was her father worried about? Did he really think that Ling Li and Su Li truly loved each other, and that the Ling family and Prince Rui's Mansion would sincerely cooperate to pursue great things
The Ling family has always been indifferent to people from the Dongfang family. Uncle Rui, who cares about his daughter, has long been dissatisfied with Ling Li. Now, the Ling family and Prince Rui's palace may have already had a rift due to the marriage.
Her father is also too old and confused to understand the situation, so why not pass the throne to her!
As for the fifth brother...
Dongfang Yuyan turned her head and glanced at Dongfang Yang. Dongfang Yang seemed to be aware of it and turned around with a gentle and bright smile, "Fourth sister, is there something on my face?"
Dongfang Yuyan felt a chill in her heart and said with a smile: "Nothing else, I just feel that my brother has become more and more handsome in recent years. He must have fascinated many ladies from aristocratic families. I wonder if there is a suitable person in my heart. The position of the princess cannot always be empty." ?”
"That's what my sister said!"
Dongfang Yang nodded and smiled: "However, my brother believes that a man should put his career first, and there is no need to rush into marriage."
Dongfang Yuyan's smile froze slightly. The speaker was unintentional but the listener was intentional. Why did she feel that there was something in Dongfang Yang's words
But at this moment, the music behind the rockery suddenly became passionate. When the dancers heard it, they stopped dancing one after another and stood helpless in the middle, panicked and confused.
How come it's so good, but the musicians just change the tune
Dongfang Yuyan's expression changed, she stood up and shouted softly: "Whoever dares to cause trouble at my banquet, come out!"
Zheng!
The sound of the piano immediately stopped behind the rockery, and then a girl who looked to be no more than thirteen or fourteen years old appeared jumping up and down. Her big bright eyes were full of innocence, and she didn't feel embarrassed after seeing all the stunned guests in the audience. , he patted his chest, showing a coquettish look,
"Hmph, you ordinary people, please kneel down and thank me if you listen to the immortal voice of this palace!"
Dongfang Yuyan came back to her senses and immediately couldn't laugh or cry.
"Eight sisters, don't mess around."
The charming and pretty girl who suddenly arrived was none other than the eighth princess of the royal family, Dongfang Huan'er, whom Dongfang Yang briefly mentioned before.
"Fourth sister!"
Dongfang Huan'er's eyes were bright, and she trotted into Dongfang Yuyan's arms. She snorted dissatisfiedly: "You held such a lively banquet and didn't even bring me to play. Huan'er is very angry!"
Dongfang Yuyan's eyes were full of adoration and she smiled helplessly, "You came here uninvited
Didn't he sneak out of the palace secretly? "
Dongfang Huan'er immediately covered her mouth with guilt and stopped talking. Such a naive gesture instantly washed away the dissatisfaction in everyone's hearts. It turned out to be the notoriously naughty Eighth Princess. Now that they saw it with their own eyes, they all felt that the Eighth Princess was very innocent and cute.
Su Li looked at Dongfang Huan'er who was acting coquettishly in Dongfang Yuyan's arms, but her brows furrowed slightly. She had clearly never seen Dongfang Huan'er, but she felt that she was very familiar with her, and that nonsense sentence The intuition given to her was true...
"What's wrong? Don't be dazed, Dongfang Huan'er is talking to you."
Ling Li's voice transmission suddenly sounded, and Su Li was startled. When she came back to her senses, she saw Dongfang Huan'er pointing at her and saying, "Are you Su Li from the eighth uncle's family? I listened to you in the palace. You are the most talented girl in Yunjing City, and you are good at all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but you are only sixteen years old, even if you started learning from your mother’s womb, you can’t be an all-rounder, right? I don’t believe it!”
"Huan'er, please don't be rude. You should call her sister."
Dongfang Yuyan frowned slightly, why did this girl suddenly start to target Su Li? In fact, she had a pretty good impression of Su Li, and even felt a little sympathetic. Compared to the consort she recruited, Ling Li was obviously worse.
Dongfang Huan'er snorted and called out reluctantly, "Sister Su Li."
Su Li smiled slightly when he heard the words, her red lips parted slightly, and her voice as clear and sweet as spring water echoed in the forest garden: "What sister Huan'er said is true. Although I have studied for several years and learned skills for several years, the so-called Yunjing City The most talented woman can’t afford it.”
As soon as these words came out, many people who were still intoxicated by the voice were immediately startled. Someone immediately defended them: "Why did Princess Li say this? Your teaching in the Chinese Studies Academy is better than that of the old gentleman in the Chinese Studies Academy." You must be brilliant and knowledgeable, that is what we all have seen, and you deserve the title of the most talented woman!"
"Yes, yes, I heard that Princess, you were the owner of an embroidery workshop in Qinghe County, and your embroidery skills are also top-notch. There is no top embroidery master at the age of 16 in the entire Dahan Kingdom!"
"More than that, I heard that the princess is also proficient in cooking. You created the beggar's chicken, a treasure that is famous all over the capital!"
One person after another stood up and said, which made many people who didn't know Su Li feel confused. At the same time, they also doubted the authenticity of these sources. There were too many people who were seeking fame and reputation. With this face, Su Li could win over all the men in the capital. To please, do you still need to learn those things that you don’t have
Seeing so many people standing up to speak for Su Li, Dongfang Huan'er seemed to be humiliated, and her face turned ugly. She became angry and said: "Everyone says you are good, but I don't believe it! Since you are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, how dare you Don’t you dare to compete with me on the piano?!”
After saying these words, the noise in the venue immediately quieted down. Many people looked at Su Li in unison, with a hint of expectation in their eyes. If they could appreciate Su Li's piano music, their trip would be considered worthwhile, and they would be able to brag in front of their friends in the future. Got capital.
Before Su Li could speak, a arrogant voice suddenly came to mind, disrupting Dongfang Huan'er's rhythm.
"What kind of competition?! You little girl, you dare to ask my wife to play the piano with you. I can listen to my wife's piano music alone, how can I talk to you ordinary people? Are you worthy?!"
Ling Li glared and cursed, which made everyone's eyes twitch. The person who is most worthy of being an "ordinary person" in this situation is probably you, Ling Li!