The eldest daughter, she is proud and sassy

Chapter 267 Eyes
"So you are here."

Hearing this familiar voice, Cui Hengyue turned around in surprise: "Mr. Song Xiaolang? Why are you here?"

He is the son of a merchant, and today's palace banquet invites only officials and family members of the third rank and above, so it is impossible for him to be among those invited.

Could it be that he mixed in?

Shui Fu and Shui Rong were also very surprised, and looked at the man who came over in disbelief: "Mr. Song Song?"

Song Zhuoxing did not answer Cui Hengyue's question, but instead asked, "What does that brat Chen Linshen want you for?"

"How can you directly call Changshan County King by his name?" Shui Fu was surprised and puzzled, a merchant's son dared to directly call Changshan County King by his name?
Is it bold?Or ignorant and fearless?

Song Zhuoxing ignored Shui Fu, still waiting for Cui Hengyue's answer with a straight face.

"It's nothing." After Cui Hengyue spit out three words lightly, she didn't want to say more.

After that, she greeted Shui Fu and Shui Rong: "The palace banquet is about to begin, let's go."

Song Zhuoxing stood there, at a loss.

Seeing this, Runzhu went to Song Zhuoxing's side, and whispered: "Sanlang, I haven't seen you for a few days, how can you show face to Miss Cui?

"As you saw just now, Prince Changshan left angrily, it must be Miss Cui who said something unpleasant to him, which means that Miss Cui doesn't want to see Prince Changshan.

"As long as you know this, why bother to get to the bottom of it and offend Miss Cui?"

Hearing this, Song Zhuoxing had a remorseful look on his face.

That's right, there must be a lot of trouble between them, that's all right, why does he have to ask so many questions?

After figuring it out, Song Zhuoxing hurriedly chased after Cui Hengyue.

"My uncle is the Minister of Rites, and I came with him."

After Song Zhuoxing caught up with Cui Hengyue, he briefly explained and asked with concern, "How's your injury?"

When he asked this question, he subconsciously looked at Cui Hengyue's neck, but saw that her neck was fair and flawless, without any trace of injury.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious." After Cui Hengyue explained, he was about to ask about his uncle when he was interrupted.

"Eldest sister—"

Cui Erniang ran over, and when she saw Song Zhuoxing, she swallowed what she was going to say in an instant.

She looked at Song Zhuoxing suspiciously, and asked Cui Hengyue: "Sister, who is he?"

Cui Hengyue pulled up Cui Erniang and walked forward: "I don't know the person who asked for directions."

Song Zhuoxing: "."

Runzhu couldn't help casting a sympathetic look at his master.

"What way?" Cui Erniang asked.

Cui Hengyue opened her mouth to explain the reason: "Ask how to get to the place where the palace banquet is held. I just entered the palace and I am not familiar with it. How do I know this question?"

Cui Erniang shouted: "I know, I'll tell him."

"Don't go." Cui Hengyue grabbed her and reprimanded: "He will ask people if he has a mouth, what do you want to worry about?

"Hurry up, or grandma will be angry again."

When Mrs. Cui was mentioned, Erniang Cui's face changed slightly, she grabbed Cui Hengyue with her backhand and rushed forward: "Go, go!"
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At the beginning of the Wei Dynasty, the palace banquet began.

Under the guidance of the palace servants, everyone sat in their own seats and waited quietly for the arrival of the emperor and queen mother.

After the officials and relatives arrived, the regent Chen Zhan appeared at the gate of the hall, followed by his eldest son Chen Linyu, his second son Chen Linshen, and his daughter Princess Huayu.

Seeing Chen Zhan, everyone in the hall quickly stood up and saluted: "I have met the regent."

"Today is a festive season. You don't need to be polite. Get up." Chen Zhan raised his hand with a smile.

Cui Hengyue got up with Mrs. Cui and secretly looked at the rumored regent.

With black hair and a jade crown, there is a sense of kindness between the brows, and the figure is tall and straight, exuding an elegant and elegant demeanor in every gesture, which makes people feel kind at first sight.

Although he is older than the King of Chu, he looks younger than the King of Chu, perhaps because he has been soaked in rich clothes and jade food all year round.

Cui Hengyue lowered her eyes, thinking of the layout and furnishings of the North Hall, as well as the things that King Chu used daily, she couldn't help feeling sour.

They are both princes, one is in the capital, the other is in a temple between the cliffs; one is powerful, and the other lives in poverty. If the king of Chu was standing here today, he would feel uncomfortable, right?
"Your Majesty is here! The Empress Dowager is here!"

Suddenly, a shrill voice sounded.

Everyone hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty is safe, and the Queen Mother is blessed."

"Excuse me, sit down."

After the emperor sat down, he said some polite words, and ordered people to open the table.

The palace people came in with delicious food and wine, and placed them on the food table in front of everyone in order.

Then, the music sounded, and the dancer entered the hall and danced lightly.

Led by the regent, the officials toasted the emperor and the queen mother and said some compliments.

Cui Hengyue quietly observed the people in the hall while tasting the delicacies.

The queen mother had already seen it, but the emperor hadn't seen it yet. Cui Hengyue took the lead in turning his attention to the young man sitting on the throne.

The emperor was only 15 years old, a day younger than Cui Hengyue, and he looked mighty in a dragon robe, but the childishness that occasionally appeared made Cui Hengyue finally understand why the court was still ruled by the regent
Cui Hengyue turned her eyes to the others, and saw Song Zhuoxing who was opposite at a glance.

Sitting above him was a middle-aged man. Judging by his official uniform, he should be the "uncle" he called - the Minister of Rites, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. At first glance, he felt that this man was easy to get along with.

Sitting below was a young man who looked older than Song Zhuoxing, but with a stern face, he seemed to be angry.

"Is that the son of the Minister of Rites?"

Cui Hengyue pointed to the boy below Song Zhuoxing and asked.

"Yes, his name is Tang Jun, the eldest son of Tang Yuangang, Minister of Rites."

When Cui Erniang said this, she suddenly said "Hey": "Eldest sister, isn't that the young man who asked you the way just now?"

Cui Hengyue pressed her raised finger down: "Don't make a fuss, enjoy your meal."

"Oh." Cui Erniang lowered her head and silently took a mouthful of rice.

After swallowing it, she suddenly turned her head and asked Sanghua: "Do you know who the young gentleman next to Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is?"

As the personal servant girl of the eldest daughter of the big family, it is her task to get to know the masters of the various mansions in the capital, even if it is a new character.

Sang Hua bent down and whispered in Cui Erniang's ear, "That's the nephew of the Minister of Rites. He just came to Beijing yesterday. I heard that he is here to visit relatives. He is temporarily staying at the Minister of Rites' mansion."

Cui Erniang said "Oh", and looked at Song Zhuoxing carefully: "Well, he looks handsome, much more handsome than those rich and powerful children in Beijing."

Although Cui Hengyue was sitting next to her, she didn't hear Cui Erniang's words because she was attracted by a gaze.

It was a very kind gaze. Although there were wrinkles around the eyes, there were tears in the eyes, both excited and gratified.

In a vague way, Cui Hengyue seemed to see her mother, and the old woman's face had a bit of her mother's shadow.

She had some guesses in her mind, but she still asked Cui Erniang for confirmation: "Erniang, who is that?"

Cui Hengyue pointed at the old woman, and quickly put down her finger.

Cui Erniang looked at Cui Hengyue's fingers, her face changed slightly: "She is Wang Dingkun's wife and your grandmother."

(End of this chapter)