Xu Wenlan was talking about it in a relaxed way, with a nonchalant look on his face, and made it a joke for Bingwen to listen to.
But when he saw blood on Xiao Mubai's body, he was still shocked.
Bingwen then remembered that the Ninth Princess was the girl in red clothes at the Lantern Festival Market who had been clinging to Xia Chu. He vaguely remembered that Xia Chu still loved Xiao Muhong very much.
In this case, it is also a good choice for them to make friends with Xiao Mubai.
After listening to Xu Wenlan's words, his affection for the mysterious His Highness King Mo doubled.
The thought arose in her heart that she would wait for Xia Chu to return to Beijing and encourage him to win over Xiao Mubai.
Anyway, Xiao Muhong is Xiao Mubai's sister, so it's not difficult to do so.
As soon as he thought about this, he smiled brighter at Xu Wenlan and said to him: "Bingwen has made Mr. Xu a friend."
Xu Wenlan raised his eyebrows when he heard this, a smile appeared on his lips, waved his ivory folding fan in his hand, and replied elegantly: "Young Master Bingwen has really good taste."
The two looked at each other, nodded knowingly and chuckled.
Following the sound of "Concubine Lotus has arrived" outside the door, Huo Tianxiu, who was originally standing on the east steps to receive guests, stepped forward to greet them.
Concubine Lian moved lightly, and she and Huo Tianxiu performed a formal salute to each other before entering the venue.
All the guests knelt down to worship and waited for Concubine Lian to enter the main seat before entering the viewing seats one after another.
Huo Tianxiu stood in the center of the main stage, glanced at the guests and said: "Today, it is my niece, Huo Tianxiu, who is performing the hairpin ceremony. I would like to thank all the guests and guests for coming to watch the ceremony. Next, Huo Wenshu's hairpin ceremony officially begins. "
After Huo Tianxiu finished speaking, Su Qianle walked out first, washed his hands and took his place on the west steps.
Then, Huo Wenshu, who had changed into clothes and shoes, walked into the venue, faced south and saluted the guests.
Then he knelt down and sat on the hairdresser's seat, facing the west.
Su Qianle finished combing her hair and placed the comb to the south of the mat.
Concubine Lian got up first, followed by Huo Tianxiu to accompany her.
Concubine Lian washed her hands at the foot of the east steps, and the palace maid You Rui beside her wiped them dry.
At this time, Huo Wenshu turned to the east and was sitting upright. Su Qianle presented her with ropa and hairpins. Concubine Lian walked up to Huo Wenshu and chanted a congratulatory message to her: "On the auspicious day of the month, we will start to wear yuan clothes. Abandon your ambition, Follow the rules and become virtuous. Shou Kao Wei Qi, introduce Jing Fu."
After she finished speaking, she began to comb Huo Wenshu's hair and add hairpins.
This was the first addition, and the addition was a mutton-fat jade hairpin that Huo Tianxiu bought for her.
There is a white magnolia inlaid on the thin hairpin, but the core is made of mutton-fat jade that is round and transparent, with a fine texture, like gelatin, and as red as blood. It is very delicate.
Huo Wenshu faced Huo Tianxiu and performed a formal salute.
This is the first time I pray to express my gratitude for his upbringing.
After Huo Wenshu knelt down and worshiped, she continued to sit facing east.
Concubine Lian washed her hands again and wiped them dry.
Su Qianle offered the hairpin, and Concubine Lian took it and walked to Huo Wenshu.
This is two plus, plus an jade hairpin left to her by her mother.
I saw that the hairpin was all green, with lifelike colorful sparrows carved on the hairpin body, a snow lotus blooming quietly on the head of the hairpin, and a lotus-like pendant, which was elegant and elegant.
Huo Tianxiu knew at a glance that it was Yao Meizhen's hairpin.
That hairpin was given to her as a token of love after he accompanied Huo Tianyang to order it.
Huo Wenshu knelt on the ground and secretly glanced at Huo Tianxiu, feeling relieved when she saw that he was not angry.
Then he faced Concubine Lian and performed a formal bow.
This is the second prayer. Show respect for her.
Concubine Lian washed her hands again and wiped them dry.
Su Qianle offered the gold hairpin, and Concubine Lian took it and walked to Huo Wenshu.
This is three plus, plus the gold hairpin that Zhao Xingwen gave her as a promise of love.
"Are you sure you want to add this golden hairpin?" Huo Tianxiu asked in a low voice.
He resisted the emerald hairpin, but when he got to the golden hairpin and saw the hairpin of two flying birds, he finally couldn't bear it anymore.
He had originally prepared a hairpin crown for her, but who knew she actually asked Su Qianle to come out with the gold hairpin in her hands.
"I hope my uncle will make it happen." Huo Wenshu faced Huo Tianxiu with a firm gaze and did not shy away.
"Congratulations, General Zhao. It seems that Miss Huo's heart is like a bandit's seat and she cannot be trapped." Bingwen praised.
She originally thought that Huo Wenshu had a gentle appearance, and even though she was in love with Zhao Xingwen, she would not dare to disobey Huo Tianxiu.
Even if he accepts this golden hairpin, he will still wait for Zhao Shuangquan to go to Huo Mansion to propose marriage.
Unexpectedly, she expressed her determination not to marry him in such a strong way.
She was signaling to Huo Tianxiu that there was no need to choose a husband for her after the banquet.
"My heart is broken and I can't change it." Zhao Xingwen also swore softly, his voice low but extremely firm.
"I really envy others." Xu Wenlan sighed from the side.
"Mr. Xu, do you feel guilty for saying this? Who doesn't know that your fans are all over the capital." Shi Zhongfei said jokingly.
The few times Xu Wenlan came to Mingxiangyuan, it was Shi Zhongfei who hosted him, and the two of them were already quite familiar with each other.
Xu Wenlan waved her fan, covered her face and said, "Those are just confidants, nothing more than confidants. There is nothing better than Miss Huo, a person who has never been apart."
When Zhao Xingwen heard this, his eyes turned towards Xu Wenlan with a cold light.
"Don't get me wrong, what I mean is that Miss Huo only cares about you." Xu Wenlan hurriedly stretched out her hand to block his gaze.
It's really scary for a man to be jealous, but it's not like a woman who can just act coquettishly and coax her away.
"Young master Xu really has the intention of perfecting the two of you. General Zhao, don't think about Mr. Xu's intention to express his gratitude just now." Bingwen first suppressed and then raised his voice, watching the excitement and getting angry without taking it too seriously.
"Well, Bingwen, I didn't expect you to be so wilted and bad." Xu Wenlan feigned anger at Bingwen.
"Admiral Huo won't get angry in public." Kong Changhui saw a stalemate in the middle of the podium.
Concubine Lian also looked at the two of them with doubts on her face, and she didn't know whether the golden hairpin she held in her hand was a hairpin or not.
Kong Changhui's words made everyone lose their interest in joking, and their expressions became serious.
Only Xu Wenlan still had a playful smile and said to them: "It's okay. Admiral Huo will not make Miss Huo stand down in front of the public. Otherwise, her reputation will be ruined."
Sure enough, Xu Wenlan had just finished speaking.
Then he saw Huo Tianxiu retracting his hand in front of Concubine Lian.
Let the golden hairpin be inserted into Huo Wenshu's bun.
Huo Wenshu faced the palace and performed a formal salute.
This is the third worship, which expresses the inheritance of civilization and the determination to be loyal to Xiao State.
At this point, three plus three bows and hairpin ceremony are completed.
Concubine Lian reached out and led Huo Wenshu to the table, and the banquet officially began.
(End of chapter)