After sending out the invitations, Yuan Qingyao took Yuan Qingyu away. Yuan Qingyu was a little curious: "Brother, are we friends just like this? Will he come?"
Yuan Qingyao smiled and said, "Don't worry, he will come. Don't worry at all."
This kind of person attaches great importance to promises and usually does what he says. Since the other party has said he will come, he will definitely come.
Yuan Qingyu looked at Yuan Qingyao with some surprise: "Why do you feel that big brother is in a good mood?"
Yuan Qingyao smiled: "Isn't it a happy thing to make a friend who suits your heart?"
Yuan Qingyao left his silly brother alone and just left. Only Yuan Qingyu stood there, looking puzzled.
Fang Shaoyu and Fang Shaohua's friends on the other side also looked at Fang Shaohua worriedly: "Brother Shaohua, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to agree to go to this sudden invitation. After all, it's either a traitor or a thief if you show your kindness without any reason."
This is not without reason. Fang Shaoyu was also worried: "Brother, do you really have to go?"
Fang Shaohua laughed: "Since I have accepted the invitation, I will go. Don't worry, I was going to this party anyway."
Huh? They were supposed to go anyway. Fang Shaoyu suddenly realized that the princess had said before that the county lord should take his sister-in-law to the banquet, which was this banquet.
No wonder, Fang Shaoyu was no longer worried: "I understand, then I will go back to class."
As soon as he walked out, he saw Yuan Qingyu, who was still confused: "Yuan Qingyu, why haven't you returned to the classroom yet? What are you doing standing here?"
Yuan Qingyu frowned: "I don't understand, does your brother and my brother become friends? My brother is very happy."
Fang Shaoyu now looked at this man, who seemed like an idiot, and said in a silly way: "Let's just say we are friends. Let's go back to class."
Yuan Qingyu followed Fang Shaoyu to class. At noon, Yuan Qingyu shamelessly followed Fang Shaoyu to get a free meal.
Then I found out that the lunch for Fang Shaoyu and Fang Shaohua was actually sent by the palace, and the taste was naturally delicious. Moreover, the people in the palace were very considerate and sent several more portions, which were sent by the two people's friends in the Imperial College.
Yuan Qingyu finally believed it. These two people must have a very high status in the palace. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so attentive in taking care of him. It was really amazing.
Just like this, a strange combination began. Yuan Qingyu, who was beaten at the beginning, seemed to have become Fang Shaoyu's follower, following Fang Shaoyu wherever he went.
Yuan Qingyao did appear in front of Fang Shaohua several times, but the two of them were just gentlemen who nodded when they met. Moreover, the way Yuan Qingyao looked at Fang Shaohua made Fang Shaohua feel a little uncomfortable.
But that was all, Yuan Qingyao didn't do anything else, so Fang Shaohua simply ignored him. Time passed quickly and it was time for the flower viewing banquet held by the Yuan family.
Beibei was under house arrest, so of course she couldn't go. She looked at Qingyue beside her with some annoyance: "Aunt, when can I go out? And Uncle Lin, why hasn't he found a doctor yet? I clearly remember that Uncle Lin is very capable."
Qingyue looked at Beibei with some amusement: "The princess knows."
Beibei's face darkened instantly. Of course, it was not the time to let her go yet. She was so annoyed. "I'm going to make medicine."
Cao Suixin looked at Beibei with sympathy: "Don't worry, Senior Sister. Even if you don't go, if I go, it means you also go. I will tell you everything that happened at the banquet."
Beibei turned around and looked at Cao Suixin: "Your main task today is to take good care of Sister Ruyan. Don't just think about watching the fun."
Cao Suixin nodded: "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I know. Even if I go to watch the fun today, I will bring Sister Ruyan with me."
Tong Ruyan was a little amused. She had already copied the book "Cuju Boy" in the past two days. The only thing left was the painting. Once the painting was finished, she could find a worker with better carving skills.
So the days in the palace were not boring. But for a banquet like this, it would be nice to be able to go and see it.
Beibei specially prepared all the clothes for today. After changing, she set off with Cao Suixin. There were two carriages in total, one for Cao Suixin and Tong Ruyan, and one for Fang Shaohua and Fang Shaoyu.
At the Yuanhou Mansion, Yuan Qinqin changed into a light blue dress, looking very pretty and charming: "Sister, do you think I look good today?"
Yuan Xiangxiang rubbed her temple helplessly: "My dear sister, you have asked me five times. We may not be able to see the person you want to see today. You are already very beautiful."
Yuan Qinqin covered her mouth and snorted, "No, no, no, I will definitely see him. Besides, even if I can't see him, I have to beat that country girl."
The village girl was naturally referring to Tong Ruyan. Yuan Xiangxiang had never really looked at Tong Ruyan seriously, and frowned: "You can do it."
I still choose to support my sister. It doesn't make sense that my sister can't beat a country girl from a small place.
Hearing this, Yuan Qinqin was in a good mood and stood up: "Well, we can go out now. There must be a lot of girls here!"
Many sons and daughters of high-ranking officials were invited to today's flower-viewing banquet. Such gatherings can be said to be countless in Kyoto.
The purpose is of course simple, to get closer to those who have good relationships, and to invite some people who look good to come and observe them, etc.
When Cao Suixin and Tong Ruyan arrived, it was neither too early nor too late. Most of the people had already arrived, and only a small number of people were left.
The two of them got off the carriage and walked in with their maids. The people from Yuan Hou Mansion came forward to greet them quickly: "Greetings, Mr. Xiangjun. Please come in."
A maid came forward to lead the way for Cao Suixin. Cao Suixin smiled and thanked her: "Thank you for leading the way."
Taking Tong Ruyan in, on the way, she introduced the person she saw, "That's the daughter of the Lin family. It is said that she has a bad temper. Anyway, since we are here, we should say hello. If no one pays attention, we can find a place to sit down and have tea."
"Well, you will understand after a while. There are some banquets where you don't have to come, but you still have to come for the sake of favors. After all, people from all over Kyoto are attending the party! If you don't come, you will seem out of place."
As they were talking, they actually saw an acquaintance. Cao Suixin smiled instantly: "Come on, I'll take you over to say hello."
When they arrived at the venue of the banquet, Cao Suixin waved her hand to let the maid who was leading the way go down, and then she walked towards the group of ladies sitting there.
As soon as I walked over, a lady spoke up: "Isn't this Fuyou Xiangjun? Why don't you go play with the girls instead of running here?"
Cao Suixin looked at the ladies with a smile: "Hello, ladies. I saw Aunt Wan coming over to say hello. I didn't expect that Aunt Wan would be here today."
Aunt Wan is Wan Xi. Coincidentally, Wan Xi, who rarely attends parties, will attend today. This is why all the ladies are sitting here to accompany her.
"I'm bored today. I heard that the Yuan family is having a party, so I came to take a look. This is Ruyan, right?"
For such a party, invitations would definitely be sent out to all the important people, and people of Madam Wan's rank would naturally be able to receive them. But she would not go to ordinary parties.
Hearing this, this is Ruyan, Cao Suixin understood that this was because she was worried that Tong Ruyan would be wronged and came to support her. Cao Suixin understood immediately: "Sister-in-law Ruyan, this is Aunt Wan, the aunt of Senior Sister Beibei. She is a very nice person, and she is the wife of Lord Lin!"
Tong Ruyan blinked and bowed slightly to Wan Xi: "Meet Madam Lin."
Wan Xi nodded in satisfaction: "Don't be so polite."
The smile on her face showed that she was very satisfied. Others looked at Tong Ruyan curiously. She was good-looking, well-dressed, and most importantly, gentle and quiet. Such a girl was really thin, and was liked by the elders' wives.
"Mrs. Lin, who is this? You came here for her today, right? She's pretty good, have you promised her?"
Wan Xi found it a little funny. These ladies would always ask this question when they saw a beautiful girl. Before she could even open her mouth, Cao Sui Xin couldn't help it.
"I just called her Sister Ruyan, so she must have been married."
Others looked at Cao Suixin curiously: "Does Xiangjun have a brother? Why haven't I heard of him?"
Cao Suixin chuckled and said, "I don't have a brother, but Sister Ruyan is my second senior sister's biological sister-in-law."
Second Senior Sister? Fang Xiaoxi? The one who is still being taught by Princess Bingjian? Everyone is very impressed with her.
Madam Wan also smiled: "She is Xiaoxi's sister-in-law. You guys, stop asking around."
Everyone laughed and moved on from the topic. Wan Xi then continued, "You are all young people, take her out to play, you don't have to stay here with us."
Anyway, she had just gone through the motions in front of these ladies of the older generation, so she didn't have to worry about them bullying her. As for the younger generation, Cao Suixin could calm them all down.
Cao Suixin nodded: "Okay, then I'll take Sister Ruyan around for a walk. Let's go, Sister Ruyan."
Tong Ruyan nodded slightly to everyone before leaving with Cao Suixin. As soon as she came over, she met a gaze that was staring at her.
She couldn't help but look up. It was the little girl who was standing upstairs looking at her husband that day: "My dear, who is that girl in blue?"