"A banquet under the moon?" Zong Zhilian was surprised: "Who sent the invitation in such a hurry? Could it be tonight?"
"Isn't that too hasty?" Hu Yunjiao questioned: "Who would invite guests just before the banquet?"
"Maybe you invited me on a whim?" Wu Zhe opened the invitation amidst everyone's curious gazes. The few people had already gotten along well, so they all leaned over to have a look without any hesitation.
The bronzing cover was opened, and inside was a red invitation card inlaid with gold.
On the red background of the invitation card, there is a pattern of a bird in a big golden thread.
The tail is broad and thick, but not completely golden, but patterned with indigo.
It's kind of like a golden phoenix, but not quite right, more like a peacock because the tail feathers are straight.
"Princess invitation card!" Zong Zhilian exclaimed.
"Princess?" Everyone was surprised.
Zong Zhilian was born in the royal family, and quickly explained: "The phoenix with indigo is different from the royal family. No one in the Central Plains is temporarily emperor, so the princesses all use peacock patterns. When you look at indigo, it is an important symbol to distinguish peacocks from phoenixes."
Hu Yunjiao said: "I've heard that it seems that the daughter of the prince and concubine—the group leader uses bamboo green color."
"How many people will it take?"
"Where are there so many princesses?" Hu Yunjiao said: "You must have the title of princess. For example, King Qi has more than a dozen sons and more than twenty daughters, but those who have titles can be called princes and princesses. Five fingers on one hand."
Zong Zhilian laughed at himself and said, "Well, for example, although I have royal blood, I am not a prince. Most of the daughters of princes and daughters like me are not considered princesses."
Hu Yunjiao knew that her words were inappropriate, but she blushed a little apologetically. Take a peek at him, and feel relieved when you see his heartless look.
Mu Qingya gently pushed Wu Zhe's arm, the meaning was obvious: it's far away, look at the invitation.
Wu Zhe opened the invitation.
The initial text of the invitation is: [Greetings to Ruoyao girl from the Xiao family]...
Wu Zhe pouted, feeling very upset.
Wu Zhe muttered: "I don't even write a word of sincere invitation and respect, it's really..."
What's more disturbing is that the complicated address of Ruoyao girl from the Xiao family made her feel blue veins.
Everyone ignored her complaint and looked down.
The following is a hasty invitation, please forgive me, I will invite my friends to enjoy the moon and drink at Qi'an Mansion at midnight tonight, and I hope Xiao Ruoyao can participate.
The inscription is eye-catching: [Concubine Qi].
"Concubine Qi? Isn't it some kind of concubine Yi or noble concubine?" Wu Zhe was surprised: "Who is she?"
Hu Yunjiao was taken aback, "Concubine Qi? It's her?!"
Zong Zhilian said: "No wonder the title is [Xinzhi], I am happy to write. Concubine Qi can use these two words to invite, which is already lowering her status."
"Who? I don't know. What did she ask me to do?" Wu Zhe didn't understand.
Hu Yunjiao said: "She is the most respected concubine of King Qi, the number one person in the harem of Qi State. The concubine who brought martial arts into the palace, the only chivalrous woman born in martial arts in the harem of King Qi. The one who entered the palace twenty years ago At that time, many ministers objected, thinking that women with martial arts cannot serve the king of Qi."
Hu Yunshang also added: "Concubine Qi's title has a lot of background. Although it is not the title of the deceased concubine of King Qi, it occupies an unprecedented title of Qi, which shows that King Qi treats her differently."
"The concubines in the harem are probably going crazy with jealousy." Mu Qingya signed.
After Wu Zhe translated, Zong Zhilian said with a smile: "A beloved concubine must be greatly envied, but she must be loved by King Qi if she can sit in this position for 20 years. In fact, every time King Qi attends the meeting with King Jin seems to be accompanied by this concubine Qi for a certain ceremonial meeting."
A concubine from martial arts? Wu Zhe thought to himself, probably King Qi was used to seeing all kinds of lady-like beauties, and happened to meet a beauty from Wulin, who had never seen such a taste, and immediately fell in love with it.
Wu Zhe didn't know that King Qi also traveled through the rivers and lakes with the suzerain and others for a long time.
"Wait, how old is King Qi?" Wu Zhe asked suddenly.
Hu Yun said sadly: "Sixty years old."
Wu Zhe tilted his head and said, "When Concubine Qi entered the palace twenty years ago, she was a chivalrous woman of a half-aged lady?"
"Of course not." Hu Yunjiao couldn't help laughing: "Look at you, how do you say this? When King Qi chose her to enter the palace, she was in her prime. It was a good story back then, and many women in the world had red eyes with envy. Her family has also risen because of this. Concubine Qi is a legendary figure."
"Cut! King Qi is in his forties, and he found a young girl. It turns out that the old cow eats young grass." Wu Zhe snorted.
What kind of legend is this concubine Qi, almost a milk tea legend. Wu Zhe despised it in his heart.
"Others are envious." Zong Zhilian said: "For most chivalrous women, being able to marry into the royal family is definitely a good destination to envy others."
It's like a female celebrity marrying into a wealthy family, hum~, no pursuit. Wu Zhe disagreed.
"It's not long into the night now. There's still time for the banquet at midnight." Hu Yunjiao counted with her fingers.
wrench? Are you bad at math? Wu Zhe was ashamed.
The steward stayed by the side with his hands tied all the time, and at this moment he interjected: "Master, the eunuch who delivered the invitation card outside is still waiting for an answer."
"No." Wu Zhe was firm.
"Wait, don't be so arbitrary." Hu Yunjiao quickly pulled Wu Zhe and said, "Why don't you go? What a great opportunity. I can meet the legendary Concubine Qi."
Even Hu Yunshang, who has never been very familiar with human relationships, said: "It's not good if you don't go. The other party's status is too high, you should go."
Zong Zhilian nodded: "If you don't go, Concubine Qi will not say anything on the surface, but she will definitely mind in her heart."
Wu Zhe shook his head and quit: "I don't even know why she invited me, maybe there is something to trick me? I'm stupid, I have nothing to do to see her? If you say that I don't understand etiquette, how can I offend you?" , it will be lively if you kill it with a knife."
"Maybe it has something to do with the plaque hanging today?" Zong Zhilian suddenly thought of a conjecture he had made during the day.
"Is it related to the plaque?" Wu Zhe thought for a while, then changed the topic: "Let's talk about picking up the signboard. Zhong Xunzhang suddenly changed his position after seeing the words on the plaque and couplets."
Everyone nodded.
The ink treasures sent by Mo Shiren are very strange, and the identity of the plaster-faced young man who is in charge of delivering the goods is even more suspicious.
"You go down first." Zong Zhilian had guessed before, seeing that Wu Zhe's own analysis was about to hit a critical point, he hurriedly let the steward who was waiting for an answer go down.
The steward looked at Wu Zhe hesitantly.
"You entertain that eunuch first, and give him fifty taels of silver for his hard work." Wu Zhe arranged.
In terms of etiquette, it is time to give some money, and this invitation is almost an announcement of good news.
Fifty taels is also more than the usual amount of remuneration. With this amount of money, the eunuch will not be too anxious. The steward left quickly. He also knew that the boss wanted to discuss with a few friends something that was not suitable for him to hear.
Wu Zhe thought for a while, and then asked again: "I still need to know how powerful that Tiger Wing General Qi Zhenwei is in Qi State? How high is Zhong Xunzhan's status?"
Hu Yunshang introduced: "The military ranks among the top three. Because the military power is very heavy, it is three points better than the chief eunuch Mo Shiren. Zhong patrols and supervises the streets of Qidu, and he can be regarded as a person who stomps his feet and trembles at the corners of the city. "
Wu Zhe lowered his head slightly and said, "So, the calligraphy on the plaque is enough to make the powerful official Zhong Xunzhan change his mind, and even offend General Huyi...Could it be that the person Mo Shiren invited to write is..."
Everyone exchanged glances, and most of them could see what the other was thinking.
Hu Yunjiao didn't pay much attention to things like status and power, so she didn't realize it for a while, she wondered, "You guessed it? How did you guess it?"
Wu Zhe reminded her: "The moon-level master is actually driving a donkey cart for that plastered face, so the young man will be..."
Hu Yunjiao's mind is not slow, and she slapped the table and shouted: "The plaster face is the prince?! The calligraphy is the king of Qi?!"
"I'm not sure yet, but there's a good chance it is." Wu Zhe nodded, "So I made things difficult for that plaster-faced young man on purpose, but he doesn't have the airs of a prince at all."
"Could it be that you let a prince wash the maggots..." Zong Zhilian was speechless.
Hu Yun said sadly: "I heard that the prince is indeed quite approachable..."
Hu Yunjiao slapped her hands, pointed to the invitation on the table and said, "Hey, if you think about this invitation from Concubine Qi, then that plastered face must be the prince!"
"Are you sure?" Wu Zhe felt that the evidence was not enough.
Hu Yunshang suddenly took a breath: "Concubine Qi is the biological mother of the eldest son."
That's it for sure.
Zong Zhilian, the brothers and sisters of the Hu family, Mu Qingya, all eyes fell on Wu Zhe.
There is a bit of joking in the eyes...
"What do you see me doing?" Wu Zhe didn't know he was in the game yet.
"Quick! Dress up well! Use your makeup skills quickly!" Hu Yunjiao exclaimed excitedly.
Mu Qingya also reminded in sign language: "When it comes to the banquet, you must pretend to be a moderate drinker. Lady, remember to be a lady. No, no, it may be better to show a little chivalrous demeanor appropriately."
"Don't forget about us in the future." Zong Zhilian was smiling.
Hu Yunshang didn't say a word.
"What are you talking about!" Wu Zhe didn't realize it yet.
It's not that she's stupid, but that she doesn't think about it at all.
Zong Zhilian felt that the eunuch was waiting for an answer, and he didn't want to waste time, so he said: "If the man is really the prince during the day, he probably has a little interest in you, maybe he will inquire about your news or what you said when he goes back. Then Concubine Qi heard about it and came out Because mother is concerned about her son's idea of choosing a concubine, she wants to take a quick look."
"Damn!" Wu Zhe was furious when he heard this: "There's something wrong with these people. If a person has an idea, he should come to me? If I'm good-looking, wouldn't I be fooled by so many people if I walked around the street?" Damn call over?"
In fact, most people think that the royal family's summons-like invitation is not too much, and this is the privilege of the royal family.
Wu Zheke absolutely refused to be at the mercy of this concubine Qi.
She began to think about how to mess up this matter... (To be continued.)