The Weiyuan Marquis Mansion held a flower banquet, which caused a small sensation among the famous families in Shengjing City.
Because the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion has been too quiet over the years...
Fu Tingye is becoming more and more famous year by year, but he has already moved out of the Hou Mansion and has been granted the title of king in the north. No matter how great his glory is, it has nothing to do with the former Hou Mansion.
How is this going? Why is there suddenly a flower banquet
Is it Mrs. Fu’s intention or Fu Tingye’s intention? -Thinking of the possibility of the latter, these dignitaries in Beijing had to treat this flower banquet with caution.
After all...who dares not to give Fu Tingye face
So, on that day, Weiyuan Hou Mansion was packed with guests, and all kinds of gorgeous carriages arrived one after another, which was dazzling.
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Cheng Wanmiao was sitting in her boudoir dressing up. She was thinking about today's plan, and her expression showed a little nervousness.
There were exclamations from the maids outside, which made her feel irritable.
"Xiuzhi, go outside and see what they are noisy about." Cheng Wanmiao said with a frown.
The maid named Xiuzhi went out in response, but the noise outside stopped after a moment.
The maid returned to the house and said to Cheng Wanmiao: "The Prime Minister's wife and the Household Secretary's wife are here. The Hou Mansion has not entertained such distinguished guests for many years. Everyone was a little carried away. They were talking about how expensive the gifts sent by the two ladies were. …”
Cheng Wanmiao was in a daze after hearing this.
Prime Minister Zuo is a member of the noble family, with numerous students under his sect. He has a very high reputation among civil servants and scholars. He almost never participates in social interactions among officials. Whenever he is invited to a banquet, he declines the invitation on the grounds of old age and infirmity, along with the Prime Minister's wife. He rarely shows up.
I really didn’t expect that the Prime Minister’s wife would come to just a small flower banquet...
Although Cheng Wanmiao knew that the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion had a transcendent status, because Mrs. Fu lived in seclusion after losing her husband and son, and the house never held banquets, Cheng Wanmiao had not met many noble people seriously.
In fact, people with too high status would probably not bother to deal with her even if they met her. In the end, she could only associate with a family of neither high nor low like the Xu family.
Cheng Wanmiao couldn't help but have an idea in her heart.
If today's flower banquet is hosted by the Xu Mansion, will the Prime Minister's wife come
…Definitely not.
The answer lay deep in her heart, but it made her feel extremely frustrated.
Cheng Wanmiao knew very well that although the Xu family looked glamorous, it was not as rich as the Hou Mansion. Fu Tingye was even more powerful than one person, and was incomparable to Xu Qingran...
Does she really want to give up everything in front of her and choose Xu Qingran
-Snapped!
The pearl hairpin in her hand fell to the ground and made a crisp sound, waking up Cheng Wanmiao.
She suddenly came to her senses and was very upset!
I secretly cursed myself for being confused!
Who is Fu Tingye? ! Just a reckless man! I don’t know when I will die on the battlefield! What's more, no matter how great wealth is, how can it compare to the harmony and congeniality of husband and wife!
The thought of sharing a bed with that thick and brutal man made her feel sick!
Xu Qingran is completely different. He is as modest as jade. He is an elegant and talented man who knows how to play chess, calligraphy and painting. After getting married, he will definitely be compatible with her. When the imperial examination next year, Xu Qingran will win the first place. By then, she will be the first lady. Isn’t that enough? Is it majestic
Cheng Wanmiao, Cheng Wanmiao, don’t be blinded by the wealth in front of you!
- A girl of sixteen or seventeen years old will always have some beautiful fantasies about love. For her, a gentle gentleman like Xu Qingran is her best friend.
A little maid ran in from outside, "...Miss, Miss! Mrs. Xu is here with Miss Xu and the young master-"
Cheng Wanmiao felt happy, with a smile on her face, "Where are they?"
"We have arrived at the front hall, and the old lady is waiting for us." The maid said, and took out something from her arms with a strange look on her face, "This is a gift from Miss Xu..."
It was a purse with exquisite embroidery. Cheng Wanmiao opened it and saw a peacock blue bead flower and a piece of paper inside.
There are two lines of small words on the paper: The geese are in the clouds and the fish are in the water. It is difficult to express this feeling of melancholy. (Borrowed from Yan Shu's "Two Songs of Qing Ping Le")
Cheng Wanmiao's cheeks were slightly red, she pursed her lips and smiled sweetly and shyly.
She put the piece of paper away and put on the beaded flowers in front of the mirror.
The girl in the mirror has a snow-white complexion, is pretty and bright, and her posture is moving.
Cheng Wanmiao was very satisfied and said with raised lips: "Let's go up front and help the old lady entertain the guests."
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There was no specific time for the flower banquet. Some people arrived early in the morning, while others arrived around noon.
Fu Tingye is the kind who doesn't rush.
He sat on the edge of the corridor, watching Xi'er playing shuttlecock in the yard, and patiently waiting for Hua Qingxue to dress up.
After all, this flower banquet was Hua Qingxue's first appearance, so her makeup should not be casual. Although Huan'er knew how to comb her hair, she couldn't cope with such an occasion.
Fu Tingye specially sent someone to find a woman who was good at grooming to dress Hua Qingxue.
There was a sound of the door opening behind him. Fu Tingye turned around and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Xi'er, who was kicking the shuttlecock, raised his hand to catch the shuttlecock and ran over happily and shouted: "Wow! Miss, you are so beautiful!"
Beautiful indeed.
The everyday style Hua Qingxue suddenly dressed up seriously, and the effect was amazing! The skin is like gelatin, the eyebrows are furrowed, and the eyes seem to be rippling with clear waves, which is extremely delicate and elegant.
The lady who was invited was experienced and experienced. She captured Hua Qingxue's delicate temperament and dressed her up to make her soft and dignified. I felt pity for her, but she was neither vulgar nor flattering.
Fu Tingye stared at her blankly, feeling that everything was pleasing to the eye and he was satisfied no matter how he looked at her.
The old woman was very good at talking and said with a smile: "Young lady has a good foundation. She looks as beautiful as a fairy with just a little dressing up."
Fu Tingye waved his hand, very boldly, "Go down and receive the reward!"
"Thank you, General, for the reward!" The woman happily followed the guard down.
Hua Qingxue stood stiffly at the door, looking embarrassed, "My head feels so heavy!"
She had looked in the mirror and knew that the effect was good, but the cost was also terrible! It actually took me an entire hour to comb my hair!
The equivalent of two hours! horrible!
In order to fix this so-called cloud bun, it takes a lot of effort, osmanthus hair oil is essential, and there are all kinds of hairpins.
Hua Qingxue stiffened her neck and took two small steps forward, saying uncomfortably: "I don't even dare to shake my head."
It feels like a lot of gold, silver or pearls will fall from the head with a slight shake.
Fu Tingye walked over in a few steps and took her hand, "Why are you shaking your head when you have nothing to do?"
Hua Qingxue: "..."
Well, I feel like what he said makes sense.
Huan'er, who was following her, checked her carefully and said comfortingly: "Miss, don't be afraid, it's very solid."
Hua Qingxue breathed out gently, trying not to make herself nervous.
"Go and bring the gifts, let's go."
Fu Tingye couldn't help but feel distressed when he saw her cautious appearance. She was so beautiful, but she was more restrained than usual.
Fu Tingye said to her: "I'll come back after a meeting. I won't stay too long."
Hua Qingxue smiled, "I'm fine, I'm just not used to dressing up like this all of a sudden."
After she finished speaking, she narrowed her eyes and looked Fu Tingye up and down, and said with a smile: "The general is so handsome today!"
Fu Tingye: "Handsome?"
Hua Qingxue covered her lips and smiled softly, "It's just... very handsome, very masculine."
Fu Tingye was then satisfied, and led her out with a smile on his face -
…
The famous General Fu brought a young woman to the banquet and immediately became the focus of the crowd.
Everyone knows that Fu Tingye is already twenty-eight years old but has never been married. Now a woman suddenly appears next to him. Does that mean... something good is about to happen for the general
Everyone looked sideways, guessing Hua Qingxue's identity, and also guessing whose family was so lucky to have climbed onto King Zhenbei's thick thigh.
They saw that Hua Qingxue was soft and graceful, with graceful manners. She should be a noble girl from a famous family, but if she was a noble girl from the capital, why didn't anyone recognize her
"A lot of people are looking at us." Hua Qingxue whispered to Fu Tingye.
She was a little nervous, her back was always straight, she didn't dare to turn her head, and she tried not to look sideways. In the eyes of others, she looked noble and extraordinary.
Fu Tingye replied: "They see you are beautiful, so they take a second look."
"Nonsense." Hua Qingxue looked at him with a blushing face. After entering the mansion, she had already met several good-looking ladies and ladies, all of whom were much prettier than her.
Fu Tingye's shy and timid eyes made Fu Tingye's heart feel hot, and his bones felt a little stiff.
"Don't move, the hairpin is loose." He said, raising his hand to touch her bun, "This bead is loose."
Hua Qingxue really didn't dare to move, and said softly: "Then help me tighten it."
Fu Tingye pressed twice deliberately, and when he stopped, he touched her little face without leaving any trace, and he was instantly satisfied.
Hua Qingxue had no idea that she was being teased, because Fu Tingye was usually too serious, so she didn't think about it at all.
"Is it done?" she asked, still not daring to move her head.
Fu Tingye nodded slightly, "Well, it won't fall again."
The people observing in secret all around were so surprised that they secretly gasped.
How rare is it that the general, who has never been flirtatious with women, took the initiative to help that woman tighten her hairpin? ! Today’s flower banquet was really not in vain! To be able to see this scene!
Fu Tingye took Hua Qingxue to the front hall, and the guests behind him immediately started asking around to find out who the woman beside the general was!
Mrs. Fu was talking to several ladies in the front hall. The maid who came in to deliver a message said that Fu Tingye had arrived, and the smile on Mrs. Fu's face grew even more.
"Go and call Wanmiao over and meet her cousin."
The maid responded and left.
Mrs. Xu's expression was a little subtle.
A lady smiled and said, "Wan Miao seems to be sixteen, right? I don't know how you will feel about it when you get married."
Mrs. Fu said with a smile on her face: "She was just a tiny little person when I took her over. I raised her with my old bones. Now she is getting married, and I can't bear to marry into any family."
All the ladies showed understanding smiles, but Mrs. Xu's smile was a little stiff.
She wondered hesitantly in her heart, could it be that... Mrs. Fu had other plans for Cheng Wanmiao
If that were the case, wouldn't the son's plan be in vain? !
Mrs. Xu was worried and a little confused for a moment, and there was a sudden noise outside.
A maid rushed in in a panic and shouted: "No! Madam, the lady fell into the water!"
"What?!" Mrs. Fu stood up suddenly, and her eyes suddenly became dizzy!