Song Dynasty female artist

"But he is the crown prince. Although Madam Yang has the title of a second-rank imperial lady, she doesn't need Li Shian and Ram to come and celebrate his birthday, right?"

Gu Qingjue's nails, trimmed to the right length, scratched Su Yixin's palm, causing a tingling sensation.

He said, "For some reason, there have been no large banquets in Kyoto in the past few months. It's all family-friendly. Unless he is summoned to the palace by His Majesty, he can only stay in the Sifang Pavilion. It's not easy to have a big banquet for Madam Yang's 79th birthday. Hmm~ I guess he's bored, so he came to join in the fun!"

I believe you.

Would people like these who play politics attend a banquet so casually?

Don’t bring gifts when attending a banquet!
The food isn't that delicious.

The two entered the front yard and were immediately led to different places.

Gu Qingjue naturally had to go to General Yang, while Su Yixin had to pay her respects to Old Madam Yang first before taking her seat.

Those who sat with Su Yixin were basically the same people, Li Liuyu, Li Duanyuan's wife Zhang Miaoxia, Bai Chengnan's wife Qian Jingyi, Yang Yuxiao, Pang Lanzhi and several other ladies from the Han family.

Today is the birthday of the old lady of the Yang family, so Yang Yuxiao will be the one to accompany her at this table.

Among everyone sitting together, Su Yixin looks the youngest.

Li Liuyu sighed: "You, you keep doing this every year. If a few more years pass, I'm afraid they will think you are our junior."

"Yes, after so many years, you haven't changed at all. Cultivation is really good, it can keep your face young!"

"Hey, Yixin, do you think it's too late for us to practice?"

Su Yixin: "As long as you can practice, it's never too late, but in terms of the effect of practice, it's naturally better to practice earlier."

Qian Jingyi said: "Otherwise, you can teach us after the banquet is over."

Apart from anything else, being able to maintain youthful looks is very attractive to them.

"Okay, just don't complain when the time comes."

Everyone was talking and laughing, except Yang Yuxiao, whose smile was very forced. Especially when she was pouring wine for Su Yixin, she didn't smile the whole time.

Li Liuyu asked in confusion: "Sister Yang, are you in a bad mood?"

Zhang Miaoxia was sitting next to Li Liuyu and was busy pulling Li Liuyu's sleeve. Li Liuyu knew that her sister-in-law meant for her not to ask, but she knew not only the rumors from the outside world, but also some things that the outside world didn't know.

They were all good friends, but in terms of closeness, she would naturally stand on Su Yixin's side.

"Sister Yang, I have something to tell you. When something happens, don't blame others, especially don't think of killing someone to solve the problem."

Yang Yuxiao's face suddenly turned pale.

"My Lord, I don't know what you are talking about!"

"If you can understand, then listen. If you can't, that's the best!"

The ladies of the Han family looked at each other and decided not to say anything. They just ate and drank as usual, pretending that they didn't hear anything.

The male guests next to her had already started wishing the old woman a happy birthday, with their voices growing louder and louder.

No one knew who said what, but the screen in the middle was removed, so that there was only a flower corridor separating the two sides, and the situation on the opposite side could be seen clearly.

Yang Yuxiao looked up and saw her elder sister Yang Yuying waving at her.

It turned out that Li Shian suggested that each family celebrate the old lady's birthday one by one, which would make the atmosphere more lively, so he removed the screen.

Yang Yuxiao apologized to them and walked towards Yang Yuying!
"Third sister, why do you look so bad?" Yang Yuxiao took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off her forehead: "It's okay, it might be the heat."

"I'm glad you're okay. It was indeed quite hot this day. There were so many people coming that the mansion didn't prepare enough ice. I don't know how the old mansion did things."

First, the Yang family congratulated Old Madam Yang in order of seniority, followed by other officials' families.

Those who were of higher status than Madam Yang were required to bow in return. After all this trouble, people were very tired.

Originally, this birthday banquet was quite harmonious, but Li Shian did not come simply to give gifts and have a meal, but to cause trouble.

"Master Yang, I have heard a rumor. I wonder if you are interested in listening to it."

Rumor has it that everyone is interested.

But no one fit the bill.

Some people have already guessed what Li Shian is going to say.

Yang Taiwei's expression changed slightly, and he said to Li Shian, "Your Highness, today is my mother's birthday, so let's not talk about these groundless things at this time."

"Hey, I don't think so. It's precisely because today is a great day and everyone is here, why not take this opportunity to clarify the rumors?"

Bai Chengnan nudged Gu Qingjue and said, "Is this guy talking about Brother Leng?"

"Ah."

"Really? He hasn't been out for a while, and the capital is peaceful. But when he comes out, there's a storm."

"I went to a tavern to drink yesterday and heard that Commandant Yang's third son-in-law, your Minister of Rites, has taken a concubine!"

Leng Zhongyan picked up the cup and drank silently.

Li Shian glanced at him and continued, "Lord Leng is almost fifty, right? He is not young anymore, but he is still as sharp as a sword. I really admire him. But I heard that Madam Ling disagreed and beat your concubine half to death and locked her up?"

Whether they knew or not, they all looked at Yang Yuxiao as if they were watching a good show. She twisted her handkerchief in her hands and her teeth were about to break.

"Why aren't you talking? Weren't you talking a lot just now?"

"Master Gu, Minister Leng is your good friend. What do you think about this? Do you think Master Leng's action is right or wrong?"

Gu Qingjue: "Your Highness, whether to take a concubine or not is his own business, just like you taking a concubine, do you have to ask your brother whether he wants to take one? Besides, he has a legal wife, and she didn't say anything, so why is Your Highness so anxious? Don't you just like to pay attention to other people's harem affairs?"

"Gu Qingjue you..."

"Your Highness, there is no need to be angry. I just said it casually."

Li Shian snorted, "I am an outsider. I understand why you are on the side of your own people. However, at your age, you should take care of your health and not cause discord between you and your spouse."

Yang Yuxiao's eyes turned red.

She looked at her father for help, hoping that he could support her.

But as a father-in-law, he has no right to interfere with a man's decision to take concubines. He himself has several concubines. Leng Zhongyan has only taken one in all these years, and the other has died early. There is nothing to say if he wants to take another one in now.

The only problem was that the whole city knew about it, and people criticized their daughter for not being able to tolerate this concubine.

So Commandant Yang used his eyes to warn Yang Yuxiao - be patient.

Leng Zhongyan finally put down his wine glass, slowly stood up and said: "A little thing happened in my family that made everyone laugh. Your Highness, I heard that you fell in love with a girl in Taohuafang, redeemed her and brought her back to Sifang Pavilion, and she became pregnant. I wonder if the Crown Princess in Jiaozhi will accept this child if she knows about it?" (End of this chapter)