Ruanjiaobao was forced to marry by Lord Hou again

Chapter 25 No.20 Five Royal Banquets, Confession

Invitations were sent to the Wang family's banquet, and Mrs. Shen led Jiang Lanshu and Ye Lingwu to visit in person early that morning.

When the Wang family first arrived in the capital, the mansion was not very big, and there were not many people who came to congratulate them. Most of them were old friends who made their fortunes from the Dragon in the Moon City in the early years.

Along the way, Jiang Lanshu's expression was normal, and she didn't have any estrangement from Mrs. Shen because of her dizzy crying a few days ago. Even when she arrived at Wang's house, she greeted everyone politely, with a natural attitude.

Ye Lingwu couldn't help but sigh secretly, how could such a woman be willing to be a concubine?

Just thinking about it, I arrived at the main hall of the Wang family.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard voices and laughter coming from inside.

That laughter is full of penetrating power, which is called a joy.

Curious, Ye Lingwu looked up and saw that the lady of the Wang family sitting at the top was talking with someone, and she also spoke poor Mandarin.

Because the movement range of laughter is too large, the steps on her head are still swaying randomly, it is not dignified, but it is also real and unaffected.

"Oh, Mrs. Shen is here!"

The eldest lady of the Wang family finally noticed the person coming at the door, and hurriedly got up to greet her. All the people present were also the female family members of small officials. It was rare to see the nobles of the Hou's mansion, and they all got up and saluted.

The old lady Shen smiled and said: "There is no need to be too polite, my wife is also here today to congratulate the Wang family on their housewarming, so please be more casual."

"You can do whatever you want," Mrs. Wang pulled Mrs. Shen up to the top, "This is the first time for the old lady to come, and she is a distinguished guest of our family. You sit up."

Not long after, the old lady of the Wang family also came, bringing her little grandson, Uncle Wang, and a young man with a big beard and sunken cheeks.

As soon as he came, everyone surrounded him in a swarm, flattering and praising him at the same time.

Ye Lingwu looked at the similarities between his eyebrows and Wang Qibo, and guessed that he was the eldest son of the Wang family, Wang Yongcheng, who "one person achieved Taoism and ascended to heaven".

Qingju glanced over there, and whispered to Rongxiu who was beside her: "The eldest son of Wang doesn't feel well, he looks sallow and emaciated, as if he hasn't eaten for months."

As soon as the words were finished, Jiang Lanshu turned her head and said angrily, "What's wrong? Don't gossip about other people's banquets."

"Yes." Qingju lowered her head.

Ye Lingwu sat obediently on the seat, held a tea bowl and looked closely at the pastels above, and couldn't help but secretly sighed that although the Wang family's house was not visible, the room was as big as the furnishings and as small as the dishes and chopsticks. Honorable family.

"Sister Lanshu, Sister Lingwu, I didn't expect you to come today." Wang Qibo was also embarrassed standing there, seeing Jiang Lanshu and Ye Lingwu sitting in the banquet, he came over to greet him first.

Jiang Lanshu reckoned that she was still angry, and took advantage of the fact that Mrs. Shen was not paying attention, she just turned her face off at Wang Qibo.

Seeing this, Ye Lingwu hurriedly replied, "Today is the housewarming banquet of Second Brother Wang's house. The old lady has come to congratulate me, so there is no reason for us not to come."

Wang Qibo saw Jiang Lanshu's indifferent attitude, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He said a few words to Ye Lingwu, then turned around and went to the men's table with his brother.

Today, the royal family's banquet ended early, and Mrs. Shen didn't stay long, and returned to Ningbeihou's mansion with the two girls.

In the carriage, Jiang Lanshu lowered her head and remained silent.

Looking at the size of the palace today, as well as the lord of the Wang family and the eldest lady, it seems that the life in the frontier is too loose, and the breath of the body is vivid.

Although Jiang's family has made criminal officials, it is still a Qingliu family, not worthy of an earl, marquis, or duke, and it is not likely to marry a fifth-rank family like the Wang family.

Seeing her appearance, Old Mrs. Shen pursed her lips and said, "I saw your complexion at the table. Why, the Wang family has neglected you?"

Jiang Lanshu glanced at Ye Lingwu, probably because she didn't want to be seen as a joke, so she forced a smile and replied, "It's nothing, it's just that I slept late yesterday and my spirits are not very good."

The old lady Shen slowly twirled the beads in her hand, and said, "Come on, I don't know what's on your mind. Just now, the second brother of the Wang family invited you and girl Ling to visit Jiyou Lake in the spring, and girl Ling knew it was good. You refused with a cold face."

Ye Lingwu's temples were throbbing, and she was involved again. She didn't want to go, but the second elder brother of the Wang family spoke nicely, read a lot of Fu that he didn't understand, and said a lot of words, with a sincere attitude, as the saying goes Reaching out without hitting the smiling face, she couldn't say no even if she wanted to.

Jiang Lanshu tightened her hands on her knees, and said in a muffled voice: "Sister Lingwu is the most docile. Lanshu thinks she can't compare to her. I still won't go to Jiyou Lake in spring. You can stay with the old lady in the yard." it is good."

Old Mrs. Shen remained silent, closed her eyes and twisted the beads quietly.

When they arrived at Ningbeihou's Mansion, an old man and two young people walked slowly along the chaoshou verandah towards Jinghetang.

Passing by the plum garden, Mrs. Shen said that she wanted to enjoy the plum blossoms for a while. Jinghetang was only a short distance away from the plum garden. Jiang Lanshu went back to get a thick cloak, only Ye Lingwu accompanied her.

The sun is very good today, but after all, it will be much colder than usual.

The fragrance of plum blossoms, which was as light as floating smoke, accompanied by the cold air of ice and snow, slowly penetrated into the heart. Mrs. Shen took a deep breath, and she felt relieved immediately, and said: "These days, the marriage for your sister Lan Shu can be regarded as Very depressed."

Ye Lingwu raised her head slowly, and was wondering why old lady Shen said such a sentence suddenly, but she heard her say again: "I heard you talk about the Wang family in detail that day, do you really think so?"

Ye Lingwu frowned and said: "Although the Wang family is not a wealthy family, but I see that the second brother of the Wang family is gentle and gentle. After marrying him, he will definitely have less trouble with tongue."

Old lady Shen nodded and said: "Actually, your sister Lan Shu also understands very well, but there is someone she admires in her heart, and there is no room for others. If she likes someone else, I can make decisions for her. pity……"

Ye Lingwu answered: "It's not a pity."

Old Mrs. Shen raised her eyebrows and said, "Why not?"

Ye Lingwu said: "I think that family may not be important in the hearts of high-ranking and powerful people. If the old lady has followed Sister Lanshu before, then the final result will be a pity."

Mrs. Shen smiled gratifiedly.

Behind the white wall of the plum garden, Jiang Lanshu froze in place, looking down at the cloak in her hand. She felt so depressed that she didn't move for a long time.

Qingju also listened to the conversation on the other side of the wall, and said angrily: "Girl, don't listen to what Ye Lingwu said, if she is really asked to marry someone she doesn't like, it won't be much better if the servant looks at her."

Jiang Lanshu bit her lip tightly and said, "Whatever she does, she just missed herself with the whip."

After all, the master and servant were about to step onto the corridor when they saw a shadow suddenly covering them.

Jiang Lanshu was startled, looked up suddenly, and saw Shen Zhan just leaving the plum garden.

Today, he was wearing a black velvet brocade cloak. His tall and slender figure was covered by a huge shadow from the backlight, and Jiang Lanshu was completely covered in it.

"Hou...Hou Ye." Jiang Lanshu said politely.

Shen Zhan seemed to be in a bad mood, with a sullen expression on his face, he said "um" impatiently, and was about to leave after crossing Jiang Lanshu.

"Master Hou!" Jiang Lanshu turned around and stopped him.

Shen Zhan turned sideways and looked at her lightly.

I just remembered that this girl looked familiar, she seemed to be raised under Mrs. Shen's lap just like Ye Lingwu.

"What's the matter?" Shen Zhan's face softened.

Jiang Lanshu pursed her lips and said courageously, "Can I have a few words with Lord Hou alone?"

The plum garden used to be a small lake with a few towering trees. It is perfect to enjoy the shade in summer, but it is winter, the lake is only covered with a thick layer of ice, and the big trees are all withered.

Shen Zhan stood under the tree, and under his feet were fallen leaves and snow that had not been cleaned.

Jiang Lanshu raised her head, watching a beam of sunlight shine on Shen Zhan through the gaps in the leaves, in a trance, as if she had returned to the summer when she first met him.

On a scorching summer day, a report broke the dreary afternoon.

"Master Shen has returned in triumph!"

Everyone in the mansion rushed to the outer courtyard. Jiang Lanshu followed behind Mrs. Shen, watching from a distance a man in a silver battle armor and a dark red cloak striding forward from outside the mansion.

That throbbing feeling will never be forgotten in this life.

"What do you want to say?" Shen Zhan didn't see Jiang Lanshu's affectionate gaze when she stared at him, and interrupted her thoughts with a loud voice.

Jiang Lanshu was stunned, and said softly: "Master Hou, I... the old lady has been choosing a husband's family for me these days, and it seems that she has chosen the second brother of the Wang family."

Shen Zhan said: "Since ancient times, according to the order of your parents and the words of the matchmaker, the family that the old lady chooses for you must be of good character."

"But...but I don't like him."

Jiang Lanshu raised her head and saw that Shen Zhan's expression was not in the slightest, she couldn't help but panic, and boldly grabbed Shen Zhan's robe.

The words that should have been confessed changed, "Master Hou, can you ask the old lady for Lan Shu's favor, so that the old lady can continue to keep Lan Shu by her side."

Shen Zhan pulled back his sleeves indiscriminately, and said indifferently: "Children's marriage is a lifelong event, I shouldn't say these things."

After finishing speaking, Shen Zhan turned around and left, leaving Jiang Lanshu alone in place, so cold that she couldn't shed tears.

She finally understood that Shen Zhan had no affection for her.

(End of this chapter)