"It's okay, the dishes for the luncheon will be served soon, my aunt and my fourth aunt will be back soon." Wen Qingzhu reminded.
Wen Qingmei seemed to have thought of something, and quickly stood up and asked, "Why hasn't Xiao Xing come back yet?"
Just as he was talking, Xiao Xing walked over with Lu Tao in his arms.
"Miss, this slave is back." Xiao Xing said quickly when she heard this.
Wen Qingmei smiled apologetically at Wen Qingzhu, and hurriedly got up and walked, pulling Xiao Xing aside.
"Have you finished everything on Wen Qinglan's side?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Wen Qingmei was stunned. Why did this sentence sound familiar
Xiao Xing replied in a low voice: "It's almost done. Don't worry, miss. It'll be fine if nothing happens."
Under the flower tree on the other side.
Lu Tao knelt down next to Wen Qingzhu and whispered: "My slave found that Xiao Xing had laxatives on her body. Shaoyao came over later and said that Miss Twelve should have given Miss Fourth a laxative."
"Why did Wen Qingmei suddenly target Wen Qinglan?" Wen Qingzhu was a little confused.
Lu Tao continued: "Just now, I exchanged the news about Master Wan for another news. Xiao Xing overheard from the eldest lady that the concubine of the Xia family will be here today."
"Why did she come here?" Wen Qingzhu felt increasingly strange.
After a while, the fourth lady came back with Wen Qingxin in disgrace.
The moment she saw Wen Qingzhu, Yang suddenly became happy.
"Xiao Qi!" She walked quickly to Wen Qingzhu.
Wen Qingzhu stood up and responded: "Fourth Aunt."
"Why are you still sitting here?" Yang was a little surprised.
Wen Qingzhu asked in surprise: "Then where should I sit?"
Yang pointed around and said, "Don't you notice that there are a lot fewer ladies and ladies around?"
Wen Qingzhu looked over and felt something in his heart: "The eldest princess has appeared?"
"Yes." Yang nodded and looked at Wen Qingzhu, "Aren't you with the county chief? Why are you sitting here alone?"
"I will be separated from the county master after I come back." Wen Qingzhu replied with a slight smile.
Why is there something in Yang's words
Seeing Wen Qingzhu being so calm, Yang finally couldn't hold it in anymore and said anxiously: "Do you really not know the elder's intention of hosting this banquet?"
"What's the intention?" Wen Qingzhu realized in his heart, was he going to show off to the county magistrate
Yang was completely defeated and directly stated: "The eldest princess wants to choose a fiancé for the county lord. Qinyuan here is full of rich ladies, and Luyuan has invited many young men from noble families. The ladies here are When the young lady heard the news, she tried her best to go to Luyuan to visit, even my sister-in-law and the others went!"
Wen Qingzhu suddenly understood that Wan was able to go because the Xia family's crown prince's concubine was there.
"Xiao Qi, don't you think you can go over and have a look?" Yang was a little anxious.
If you can bring your heart to show your face, what if you are spotted by a noble young man
Wen Qingzhu shook his head and said, "Xiao Qi is still young, not to mention that Xiao Qi's father has the final say in her marriage. If she goes there by herself, it would be too unruly."
"Okay." Yang was completely disappointed.
Wen Qingxin comforted Ms. Yang: "Mom, Seventh Sister said she is still young. I am younger than Seventh Sister, so there is no need to worry."
"What do you know!" Yang suddenly felt a little irritable and her tone was serious.
The Wen family's family status was not high to begin with, not to mention that Wen Jihua was still just a businessman.
If she really wants to get married in the future, her heart will suffer a lot.
If I could show my face today, I might have a chance!
Wen Qingzhu could understand Yang's mood, but she couldn't help but sneer in her heart.
Now that Wen Guanbin has taken Xin Chang's path to get promoted, the Wen family will only fall faster in the future.
If Xin Chang's contamination with witchcraft is exposed, his whole family will be executed.
Although Xin Chang has no relatives.
But what worries Wen Qingzhu is that Xin Chang did fall in his previous life, but Wu Shan escaped smoothly.
Until Wen Qinglan became Jiang Yuancheng's concubine, Wu Shan seemed to have been missing.
Is he alive or dead
"Miss Wen." A respectful and polite voice came from behind.
Wen Qingxin and Wen Qingmei looked back at the same time, but Wen Qingzhu didn't pay attention, still lowering his eyes in thought.
"Miss Wen Qi." The voice sounded in front of her again.
Wen Qingzhu then raised his head and looked at the maid in front of him in surprise.
She wears the same clothes as Qinghu, looks pretty at the same time, and has the same proper etiquette.
"Who is the girl?" Wen Qingzhu actually had a guess in his mind.
The maid in front of her introduced herself: "This slave is Honghu from the county master's side. I came here to ask Miss Wen Qi to go to Luyuan."
"Would you like me to come over?" Wen Qingzhu frowned, why would Pingshu County Master invite her over
Hong Hu nodded: "Yes, the county boss also said that all the ladies of the Wen family should be invited to come."
"Is this the fourth Mrs. Wen?" Hong Hu turned to look at Yang and asked.
Yang was overjoyed: "Yes, yes, I am Mrs. Wen Si, and this is my daughter Wen Qingxin, the eleventh lady of the Wen family."
"Miss Wen Shiyi." Hong Hu greeted politely.
Wen Qingxin smiled and nodded: "Sister Honghu, you're welcome."
Hong Hu smiled, looked back at Wen Qingzhu, raised his hand sideways, and pointed in the direction of Luyuan: "Miss Wen Qi, please come this way."
Since it was the county master's invitation, Wen Qingzhu had no choice but to go and could only follow her.
There was some distance between Qinyuan and Luyuan. Wen Qingzhu took the opportunity to ask, "Sister Honghu, is there anything wrong with the county master inviting me over?"
Hong Hu said with a smile: "The county master's only close friend is Miss Lei. Now there is a competition held in Luyuan. There are three people in groups, but now there is only one person. The county master wants to ask you to come over and help."
"I heard that Princess Yijia is also in the palace. Why didn't the county master ask the princess for help?" Wen Qingzhu felt a little strange. Why did the county master have to compete in choosing a son-in-law
Honghu thought of the county lord's instructions and said tactfully: "That's it. The county lord doesn't want to choose a son-in-law casually. He wants a husband with both civil and military skills. However, the county lord is better at martial arts. Now he is short of someone who is good at literature. Princess Yijia is naturally talented in literature." Okay, but this is the county master’s choice of a son-in-law, so it’s not good for the princess to be condescending.”
Wen Qingzhu finally understood that the Lord Pingshu did not trust Princess Yijia at all.
But this way, Wen Qingzhu felt relieved.
As long as the head of Pingshu County has no relationship with Concubine Li's family, he can help her with confidence.
Two quarters of an hour later, they finally arrived at a fenced stage.
When they walked in, no one noticed them yet.
But when Honghu directly took them to the empty seat next to the county leader and sat down.
Swishing, swiping, countless pairs of eyes looked over.
Facing this scene, Wen Qingzhu was very calm and didn't feel anything in his heart.
But it was the first time for Yang, her daughter and Wen Qingmei to attend such an occasion.
They tried hard to calm down, but they still couldn't.
At the main seat in the middle, County Lord Pingshu came over.
"Miss Wen, let me pay my respects to my mother first."
"Yes." Wen Qingzhu tried hard to adjust his posture.
Several scrutinizing glances from above the main seat came instantly.
Wen Qingzhu followed Pingshu and walked over step by step.
The pace is steady and the skirt does not move.
Fold your hands on top of your lower abdomen, straighten your back, nod slightly, and look away without squinting.
It was the most standard etiquette gesture of Da Qi Dynasty.
Walking under the curtain in the middle, Ping Shu introduced her: "This is the mother, the eldest princess Wuyang. On the left is the crown prince's concubine, Concubine Xia, and on the right is the emperor's cousin, Princess Yijia."
After hearing this, Wen Qingzhu stood in the middle, raised the hem of his skirt, knelt down, and kowtowed politely: "Greetings to the eldest princess, Concubine Xia, and Princess Yijia."
"Okay, get up." Princess Wuyang, who was sitting in the main seat, raised her hand and sounded very satisfied.
After getting up, Wen Qingzhu saw Jiang Wuyang's appearance in front of him.
Although she is over thirty, she takes good care of herself. Her skin is fair and smooth, with no wrinkles visible.
Princess Pingshu looks very similar to her, with a beautiful nose and beautiful lips.
It's just that the eldest princess's eyebrows are gentler and more delicate, and she looks very kind.
The Concubine Xia next to her has a bright appearance and a pair of sparkling peach blossom eyes, which is extremely outstanding.
He was looking at Wen Qingzhu secretly.
Princess Yijia on the other side looks very much like Concubine Li Guifei. At first glance, she looks like the most delicate peony flower, making people unable to take their eyes away.
She was also sizing up Wen Qingzhu, but more brazenly.
Princess Wuyang asked with a smile: "Yesterday, Ping Shu wanted to send an invitation to the Wen family. I was still thinking about which Wen family it was! It turned out to be the home of Mr. Wen from the Ministry of Industry. The Wen family is the home of poetry, calligraphy and etiquette. When I took a look today, it turned out that the etiquette and demeanor were indeed extraordinary."
When Wen Qingzhu heard this, he felt that the eldest princess was trying to save her face, and he immediately replied humbly: "The eldest princess is too praised. How can a real family of poetry, books and etiquette be better than those of the royal family? The Wen family only follows the rules of the royal family. .”
"Oh, you little girl, you really talk." Concubine Xia covered her lips and smiled.
Wen Qingzhu lowered his head and replied softly: "Thank you, Concubine Xia, for the compliment."
Even the most difficult concubine Wan was able to handle such things as flattery.
Of course Princess Wuyang is not a problem.
Unfortunately, there are always people trying their best to stir up trouble.
Princess Yijia, who remained silent, finally couldn't stand it any longer, and sneered at the corners of her lips: "I've never heard of such a small Wen family as a house of poetry, etiquette, and etiquette."
Wen Qingzhu didn't reply, just lowered his head.
After all, this is the Liang family, the home of the eldest princess.
The most important thing is that the person in charge of the Phoenix Seal in the harem now is Princess Wuyang's mother-in-law, Princess Cheng.
Logically speaking, when the queen dies, the phoenix seal should be handed over to the next queen.
Or leave it to the emperor's trusted concubines, but now Jiang Yue does not trust Concubine Li.
She would rather give the Phoenix Seal to Concubine Cheng, who lives deep in the harem, than to Concubine Li.
It is precisely because of this that the status of Princess Wuyang has risen with the tide.
Today's Hundred Flowers Banquet, even if the Liang family didn't post anything, all the distinguished families in the capital would try their best to come here.
Wen Guanbin's official position was too low and he was not eligible to participate.
But Pingshu sent the post, and Princess Wuyang was willing to give face.
Naturally, others would not underestimate Wen Qingzhu.
But Princess Yijia, who is used to being arrogant and domineering, doesn't care about this. It doesn't matter if she scolds you if she's in a bad mood.
But she forgot that today is the day when the Lord of Pingshu County chooses his son-in-law.
After Princess Wuyang heard her words, the smile on her face faded.
She said calmly: "Yes, the little Wen family is nothing, just like the little Li family was nothing twenty years ago."
Concubine Li's father, Taishi Li, was only a small sixth-rank official back then.
It was only later that the woman became a concubine in the Yue Prince's Mansion, and then she made a little fortune.
Later, Jiang Yue unexpectedly became the emperor. Concubine Li was an old friend of Qiandi and gave birth to a prince and a princess, so her status rose.
At that time, Jiang Yue was in urgent need of winning over people's hearts, and Grand Master Li took advantage of this opportunity to reach the position of Grand Master.
Princess Yijia didn't know what the eldest princess meant, and her face turned dark immediately.
But this was not the palace, and Jiang Wuyang was still her imperial aunt.
She couldn't help but stood up immediately, threw down her sleeves and left.
The people around were so frightened that they did not dare to speak out.
After Jiang Yijia left, the eldest princess regained her gentle smile: "Now that Miss Wen is here, the game can begin."
"Wait!" A familiar voice suddenly came from the audience.