"You said Mrs. Gan might come?"
Shi Huiru said: "Yes, Mrs. Gan is easy-going, if she has time, she should come today."
Yu Linglong faintly felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't say it out, so she simply didn't think about it, if something really happened, there would be an answer at the banquet in a while.
The banquet was held in the main hall of Shi Mansion, the outer hall was for male guests, and the inner hall was for female family members. Shi Huiru took Yu Linglong into the inner hall, and there were six round tables about Zhang Xu square, surrounded by Surrounded by the stove and the smoke cage, the huge square hall is warmed up. Although it is cold winter, there are still many blooming flowers of various colors in the room. The elegant fragrance of flowers is forced by the fire, making the room feel warm like spring and fragrant.
Dozens of maidservants and daughters-in-law are delivering dishes to the table like flowing water, appearing very orderly. After a while, exquisite dishes filled the table.
Shi Huiru led Yu Linglong to the small hall in the side hall, and smiled at her: "You are my good sister, so naturally don't sit outside with them, come on, let's sit inside."
It is said to be a small hall, but in fact it is separated from the banquets in the center of the side hall by a yellow rosewood flower-and-bird screen, bypassing the screen, and the layout inside is different. The seats are divided into three sides, and directly opposite are three small tables. , each of which can only seat one person, on both sides are slightly longer tables, and the dishes on it are even more exquisite, just smelling the aroma makes one's index finger move.
At this time, guests have been seated one after another, Yu Linglong doesn't like to socialize, and recognizes very few people during the banquet, I saw Yu Qianjiao sitting alone by the table behind the side, a little curious but still pretending to look reservedly looking at the people around.
Behind the table closest to the table directly opposite, Yang Yunzheng was combing a high moon bun, and was whispering something to the two ladies at the next table. Seeing Shi Huiru and Yu Linglong coming in, he only raised his eyes to them A slight smile is considered a greeting.
Shi Huiru placed Yu Linglong behind a desk, and said with a smile, "You sit down for a while, I'll come after I say hello to them."
Yu Linglong nodded, turned her gaze and met Yu Qianjiao's gaze from afar.
Yu Qianjiao subconsciously lowered her head after being stared at by Yu Linglong.
Yu Linglong smiled coldly, ignoring the probing eyes of the people around when they noticed that the two sisters were not sitting together, and turned away to ignore her.
Shi Huiru came back soon, she sat next to Yu Linglong, said with a smile, "Mrs. Gan is really here."
Then he pointed to Yu Linglong: "Do you see that lady in purple over there? That is Mrs. Gan."
Yu Linglong followed the words and saw that Mrs. Gan whom Shi Huiru was referring to was sitting behind the desk on the left side of the head, dressed luxuriously and elegantly, one could tell that she was an unusual person.
Shi Huiru was very envious: "After all, she is the empress's sister-in-law. Look at her, how beautiful she is."
Shi Huiru's words were naive, she just felt that Mrs. Gan's gestures were very elegant, so she couldn't help saying it.
Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Shi, who was in charge, said a few words, then suddenly turned her head to look at Yu Qianjiao. Walk towards Yu Qianjiao.
After a while, a few maids brought a small case and placed it beside Mrs. Gan. Yu Qianjiao looked flattered, but tried her best to pretend to be timid, and bowed to Mrs. Gan. He sat beside her.
The status of the guests at the main seat is extremely valuable, and Mrs. Gan's move naturally attracted the attention of everyone present. Several ladies looked at Yu Qianjiao curiously, and couldn't help discussing in whispers.
Yu Linglong looked at these things calmly, and couldn't help but feel that the women in the inner house were very funny. Mrs. Gan was clearly trying to support Yu Qianjiao, the future daughter-in-law. Yu Qianjiao must be very happy at this moment Let's be happy.
It's no wonder Mrs. Gan wants to do this. Compared with the daughters present here, Yu Qianjiao's status is really not noble, and her appearance is at most above average. If Mrs. Gan ignores her, I'm afraid she will be very It's easy to get lost in the crowd.
After all, she is the daughter-in-law who will marry into Ganfu in the future, so what if she is so unappealing.
Before the banquet officially started, all the female relatives were talking in twos and threes, when suddenly a big servant girl came up behind the screen and said to Mrs. Shi, "Ma'am, Mr. Gan is asking to see you outside."
After hearing this, Mrs. Shi paused slightly, and could not help but glance at Mrs. Gan.
On such an occasion, it's not a big deal for a male guest of the nephew's generation to greet the wife of the host's family, but there is a wife in the house who has never been married to Gan Lin, so according to the rules, it should be avoided. Attitude, obviously don't want to deliberately avoid it.
Sensing Mrs. Shi's questioning gaze, Mrs. Gan smiled and said, "Let him come in and bow to everyone. As for Qianjiao..."
Her voice was a little lower, but she didn't seem to be hiding anything on purpose, and said very flatly: "They have met before."
A simple sentence attracted more complicated gazes, but Mrs. Gan acted as if it was a matter of course and did not intend to explain.
When Yu Linglong heard this, her heart sank slightly. She originally thought that Gan Lin would find out that Yu Qianjiao was not her until she entered the bridal chamber, but now it seems that this matter will be ruined today.
Let her get up and avoid? That was even more unrealistic. Firstly, she was disdainful, and secondly, it was too obvious to leave the banquet at this time, so there was no need to arouse more suspicion.
What should come will always come, so face it.
Soon, Gan Lin entered the small hall. It has to be said that the princes of rich families behave differently. Although Gan Lin is still young, he is still very outstanding. At this moment, he is wearing a pine green standing python white fox armpit sleeves, A dark green woven gold belt is tied around the waist, and a purple gold crown inlaid with silk and treasures is worn on the head.
Yu Qianjiao next to Madam Gan almost forgot to dodge, staring at Gan Lin with bright eyes without blinking, obviously very fond of this future husband.
Gan Lin stepped forward to salute Mrs. Shi politely, and said in a clear voice, "Gan Lin pays homage to Mrs. Shi, Mrs. Shi is well."
Mrs. Shi smiled and nodded: "Get up quickly."
Then he smiled at Mrs. Gan: "Young Master Ling's appearance is getting better and better. If I remember correctly, Young Master Ling should be fifteen after the new year, right?"
Mrs. Gan replied with a smile: "Mrs. Shi remembers right."
The two ladies were chatting, but Yu Qianjiao at the side couldn't hear what they were saying at all, she just stared at Gan Lin, her heart was beating so hard that it almost jumped out of her chest.
She only knew that she was the son promised to Taifu Gan, but she did not expect Gan Lin to be so good-looking. Although he was only a young man who had not yet grown up, his face was clear and bright, his eyes were like shooting stars, which made people forget vulgar.
How lucky she is to be able to marry such a handsome and handsome person. This is really a blessing she cultivated in her previous life.
Her eyes just stared at Gan Lin, watching his every move, every word and deed.
This heart is like a pond full of spring water, rippling back and forth, unable to stop no matter what.
But Gan Lin, who was firmly locked by her tender eyes, didn't seem to notice her at all. He saw that after he saluted all the female relatives present, his eyes suddenly fell on a young girl.
This girl is wearing a pomegranate skirt of blue-colored rosy silk and silk-patterned plain soft satin, her cloud temples are lightly combed with cicada wings, her emerald eyebrows lightly sweep over the spring mountains, her face is like a peanut, and her eyes are cut with water.
When Gan Lin saw this, his face involuntarily lit up, and he walked towards her disobediently, and said with a smile, "Qianjiao, you are here too."
Yu Linglong raised her face, and met Gan Lin's scorching eyes, his eyes were full of joy and eagerness, but unfortunately, she couldn't look back at him with the same eyes.
Glancing at Yu Qianjiao who looked dazed, Yu Linglong smiled faintly, her cherry lips slightly parted: "Young Master Gan, you have mistaken someone."
A look of astonishment appeared on Gan Lin's face, and he said, "Qianjiao, what's wrong with you, are you still angry with me?"
Did she blame him for being too reckless last time? It's only because he himself forgot everything when he saw her, and even accidentally offended her.
Yu Linglong shook her head slowly, raised her plain hand, and pointed at the pale girl beside Mrs. Gan: "Mr. Gan, your future wife is there."
Looking in the direction of her finger, Gan Lin stared at Yu Qianjiao who had never met before, and was stunned.
Mrs. Gan sensitively sensed that something was wrong, she glanced at Yu Qianjiao beside her, and then at Gan Lin who was bewildered, the smile on her face gradually disappeared: "Lin'er, what's wrong with you, this is Yu's family Miss Six, Yu Qianjiao."
Gan Lin took a step back in surprise, and shook his head vigorously: "No, no! She's not Yu Qianjiao, I don't know her!"
Turning her fair face to Yu Linglong, her big eyes fixed on her, Gan Lin's face was full of shock: "You're lying to me, right? She's not Yu Qianjiao, you are!"
The sudden change made everyone present stunned. The ladies and ladies looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing what happened.
Seeing the changes around her, Mrs. Gan suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Lin'er, if you have anything to say, we'll talk about it when we go back!"
Mrs. Gan's reaction was quick. She had already noticed that something went wrong. Although she didn't know the reason yet, she knew that the most important thing right now was to appease her son and not let him continue to lose his composure.
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