Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it's the day of the banquet at the Marquis of Rong'an's Mansion. The main door is wide open, and there are endless carriages outside the Marquis' Mansion. The post for the first banquet is much looser, and more people are coming.
The last time the gate of the Hou Mansion was held for a funeral, no one took a closer look at the buildings and scenery of the Hou Mansion.
Although it is winter this time, the snowy scenery of the exquisite buildings is beautiful. The Rong'an Marquis Mansion was carefully built by the Supreme Emperor with his money, and every scene cannot be exaggerated.
The guests walked together in twos and threes, discussing the scenery in the mansion. Some people just admired it, while others were annoyed.
Ming Teng and Liu Jia are the hosts, and they are always busy entertaining guests.
Zhulan sat with her daughter, and there were Princess Qi and others beside her. Most people would not dare to come here, but she was happy to have her ears at ease.
Mrs. Li was worried about her daughter-in-law. Even if she didn't interfere, she would still watch from the sidelines so that she could help make up for any mistakes.
Rong Enqing's family also came. Yao Yao stepped into the mansion for the first time and couldn't help but hold on to her husband's hand.
Rong Enqing felt his wife's emotions and "patted his wife's hand comfortingly.
Yao Yao's eyes were red inexplicably, and she took a deep breath, "I'm fine."
Rong Enqing, "Yeah."
On the anniversary, he did not go with Ming Teng, but worshiped at a different time.
He doesn't envy Ming Teng for living in this house, nor does he envy Ming Teng for having the title of Rong. He knows his identity, he is still a bastard.
There were many guests today, and each family also brought a young lady.
Some are for communication, while others are purposeful.
Seeing Li's return, Zhulan was confused, "Why are you back?"
Mrs. Li rubbed her face with her fat hands and whispered in her mother-in-law's ear: "I'm a little tired of dealing with it. You don't know how many young ladies I have met."
Zhulan, "Miss?"
Ms. Li nodded. She was confused at first, but when her intention was revealed, she finally understood, "Ming Teng's adopted surname is Rong."
Men of the Zhou family are not allowed to take concubines, but Ming Teng has adopted them, and the Rong family has few heirs. Ming Teng has no intention of taking concubines. Some people are really staring at her. The people who saw her just now are all the family members of small officials, so she can only come back with a smile. .
Zhulan patted Li's hand and said, "Mingteng is a good and responsible boy."
Mrs. Li also smiled, "My daughter-in-law is very relieved."
So she came back. If it wasn't her son's first banquet, she would still want to criticize him!
There were also a lot of people in front of Ming Teng. Even with his brother-in-law by his side, he still couldn't stop the people from chatting.
Among a group of big guys in the capital, Ming Teng is really young, so he stands out in particular.
Zhou Shuren was sitting not far away drinking tea. Wang Ju asked, "Aren't you worried?"
Zhou Shuren, "Worried about being bullied? Or worried about being plotted against?"
"Ming Teng is too young."
Zhou Shuren said, "I'm not worried. The old man taught me step by step before he died, and this is what he should experience. His surname is Rong."
Wang Ju took a sip of tea and said, "You're right."
Zhou Shuren asked, "Is the old man feeling better?"
Wang Ju sighed, "No, what should be prepared has been prepared."
He was also in pain and didn't want his father to continue to endure the pain, but his father had to bear the pain for the sake of the Wang family, and now he was dragging it out until the end of the year.
Zhou Shuren felt uncomfortable in his heart. Along the way, the old man taught him a lot, and he was half a teacher. "Don't be sad, this is the old man's wish."
The tea in Wang Ju's mouth became even more bitter, "I have been prepared."
Zhou Shuren sighed, "Many people have left one after another over the years."
Wang Jue touched her hair and said, "I am younger than you."
Zhou Shuren wanted to roll his eyes, "Yes, yes, I'll wait for you to go further."
After the old man passed away, Wang Yu stayed filial piety for one year. He will definitely be promoted when he comes back. I envy him. This is the strength of the family.
Yuwen and Linxi talked for a while, and Linxi bumped Yuwen's shoulder, "Cousin, if Gu Sheng can get the post, you can give it to her."
Even if the Marquis Rong'an Mansion lowers the invitation standard, it will be difficult for Gu Sheng to get posts at this level. Even if Gu Sheng has entered the palace many times, it is just potential. He has not really gained power. Gu Sheng should not appear here.
Yuwen admitted openly, "Well, I asked my sister-in-law for the post."
Linxi, "I admitted it generously this time."
Jingxuan's eyes were bright, "Is there a story?"
Linxi, "There is indeed a story."
On Gu Sheng's side, Wu Shangheng clicked his tongue twice, "You want good things to come soon."
He had long realized that something was wrong, but Gu Sheng didn't tell him and he didn't get to the bottom of it. It involved the head of Anhe County, so he didn't have to worry about it this time.
Gu Sheng coughed, "It's still early."
Wu Shangheng touched his chin, "When everything is settled, I will give you a big gift."
Gu Sheng didn't care about other people's looks and smiled: "Okay."
Ever since he appeared in the Rong'an Marquis Mansion, he has faced a lot of looking eyes. He did not hesitate when he received the post. Unfortunately, he could not see the county lord, and men and women were separated.
Ming Teng sent me the post, and I was so proud of the post I received.
Ran Xun looked at Ming Teng and sighed faintly. He was a friend who played with him back then, but his reputation was hindering him. Even though he had the chance to stand up, he pushed himself away.
The banquet ended, and the guests left one after another. In the end, only the busy servants were left in the huge house.
Ming Teng's family returned to the courtyard where Zhou Hou lived. Liu Jia took the handkerchief and said, "Wipe your face first."
Ming Teng was drunk. There were too many people toasting today, so he sat still and let his wife wipe his face.
Liu Jia smiled and said, "That's good."
Ming Teng shook his head and said, "You've always been very good."
Liu Jia blushed and pursed her lips when she thought of something, "Someone wants to be your concubine. I don't know who told me that I can't give birth."
Ming Teng's mind was much clearer, "I will check."
Liu Jia, "huh?"
Ming Teng stretched out his hand and hugged his wife's waist, "I will watch over you two."
Liu Jia's lips curled up, "Lie down and rest."
"good."
Liu Jia also washed her face. She was also very tired today. She touched her belly. She was indeed hurt and said that she couldn't be too vicious.
The banquet at Marquis Rongan's Mansion was over, and some people still wanted to build relationships with Marquis Rongan, but it was a pity that Ming Teng took an errand and moved into the Imperial Manor and could not come out.
This warm energy gradually became silent as Ming Teng did not appear. As time passed, everyone's eyes fell on the Prince's Mansion.
As the Crown Princess was about to give birth, her eyes became more focused.
Zhulan confirmed that she heard correctly, "The Queen wants you to sit in the Prince's Mansion?"
Xue Han nodded, "I'm surprised that the queen trusts me so much. This job is really difficult to take on."
It's okay if nothing happened, but if something did happen she would be more responsible. If she hadn't confirmed that the queen didn't cheat her, she would have wanted to curse.
Zhulan, "The Queen said this, the Emperor must know it."
Xuehan twitched her lips, "My daughter performed so well at her father's funeral."
What Zhulan could say was to comfort her daughter, "This is trust."
Xue Han sighed. She really didn't want this trust. She rubbed her face and said, "My daughter will go to the Prince's Mansion tomorrow."
"Rongchuan will go too."
Xuehan felt reassured, "Well, he will accompany his daughter there."