The concubine's favorite? Break off the engagement and marry another prince, please respect you

Chapter 18

When we entered the elegant hall, we could already hear laughter and joy inside, it was quite lively.

Seeing her leading Princess Pingning in, the noble ladies inside hurriedly stood up and saluted.

As the host, Xie Wanning introduced everyone to each other and then they took their seats.

They were all girls of similar age, and Princess Pingning was not the type to put on airs, so she soon integrated into the group and started playing drinking games.

The girls laughed and chatted throughout the banquet, and both the guests and hosts were having a great time.

Not long after, today's protagonist Xie Ruyu also came in.

She was slightly startled when she saw a stranger sitting next to her cousin and being so intimate with her.

In the past few days, Xie Wan Ning has somewhat understood how jealous her little cousin is, and hurriedly introduced her: "This is Princess Pingning of the Duke of Pei's Mansion."

Then he said to Pei Yuxuan: "This is my second daughter. Today is her coming-of-age ceremony."

Xie Ruyu did not dare to neglect a princess of high rank and bowed to greet her.

Pei Yuxuan held her arm and was about to speak when her eyes fell on her wrist. She smiled and said, "So Wanwan ordered this jade bracelet to celebrate her younger sister's coming-of-age ceremony."

Seeing Xie Ruyu's puzzled expression, she explained a few more words, and said with some envy: "I only have one brother in my family, and no sisters of the same age."

"If you don't mind, Sister Xuan, you can visit my sister and me more often in the future." Xie Wan Ning pulled them to sit down, one in each hand, but she didn't take these words to heart.

Princess Duanyang indeed has only one son and one daughter, but the Duke of Pei's mansion also has collateral branches. At worst, the princesses of the royal family are also her cousins.

Unexpectedly, Pei Yuxuan's expression brightened up: "Then I will take it seriously. I will post a message for you in a few days. Don't make excuses to shirk it."

Xie Wan Ning naturally responded with a smile.

The other noble ladies at the banquet also laughed and said, "Princess, please don't forget us."

The wine was heated in pot after pot until everyone was a little tipsy. Xie Wan Ning was also a little tipsy, so she told the maids to clear the banquet.

He helped all the friends, who were drunk and had rosy faces, into the sedan chair.

After seeing off the last distinguished guest, Pei Yuqing beside me said with a smile: "This is my first time in your mansion. Why don't you take me to visit the back garden of the mansion every night to get rid of the smell of alcohol."

Xie Wan Ning looked at her face and saw that although she was a little tipsy, she looked clear-headed, so she led the group to the back garden.

Although the Xie residence was hosting a banquet today, it was just the beginning and the guests were all toasting each other at the table, with few people still strolling around the garden.

The two girls toured hand in hand. Xie Wanning, as the host, introduced the scenery in the garden very seriously.

Not until he saw that Pei Yuxuan was a little tired from walking around did he lead her to another path, saying, "There is a viewing pavilion in front. Let's go there to rest for a while. It's a good opportunity to make a pot of tea to sober up."

The viewing platform is located by the lake, where you can enjoy the lotus in summer and the snow in winter.

But when they arrived, someone had already occupied the place.

It was Xie Yanyu and several of his friends.

Xie Wan Ning looked carefully and it seemed that Pei Yuqing was also there.

Before he could confirm, he heard Pei Yuxuan beside him say happily, "It's your brother, and my brother as well."

The man who had taken the initiative to suggest visiting the garden but had been somewhat absent-minded, now raised his voice slightly and became visibly cheerful.

Xie Wan Ning's heart moved, feeling somewhat puzzled, and followed her gaze to... Xie Yanyu in the pavilion.

While they were hesitating, several people in the pavilion also noticed them and looked over here.

"Let's go," Pei Yuxuan took her arm and said, "My mouth is dry after drinking. Let's go get some tea."

Before Xie Wan Ning could raise any objections, she was dragged up the stairs. Seeing her so happy, she finally understood why the princess had behaved so well today. ... She really had other intentions.

"Brother, thank you, Prince." Pei Yuxuan smiled as soon as she got on the viewing platform, "I am a little tired after walking around the garden with Wanwan, so I came up to ask for a cup of tea."

Xie Yanyu was wearing a long blue robe, with his wide sleeves fluttering slightly in the wind. He nodded slightly when he heard the words, raised his hand and slowly poured two cups of tea, "Princess, please."

His voice is clear and pleasant, and every move he makes carries his own unique charm. Coupled with his handsome face, he can indeed win the hearts of young girls.

Only Xie Wan Ning, her younger sister, knew that her brother's face could deceive people.

Not only is he old-fashioned and boring, he also has the temperament of a stern teacher who loves to preach.

The princess actually likes her brother!
A servant brought two chairs. When Xie Wan Ning sat down, she was still thinking about her dreams. She had been married into the Lu family for two years, but her brother had not yet married.

I wonder if the princess got married at that time?

Seeing that his sister was distracted, Xie Yanyu frowned slightly and asked, "Are you drunk?"

"...drank it," Xie Wan Ning came back to her senses, stretched out two fingers, and whispered, "I drank two pots in total."

As she spoke, she picked up the teacup and took a sip to suppress the smell of alcohol before adding, "I'm not drunk."

"Xie Shizi looks like a really strict brother." Pei Yuxuan looked at Xie Yanyu and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, Wanwan, we are not drunk."

"..." Xie Wan Ning saw through her thoughts, so she pursed her lips and lowered her head in silence.

Suddenly, a man's hand appeared in her sight. His slender fingers held the teapot and steadily filled her empty cup.

Xie Wan Ning tilted her head to look over and met a pair of warm eyes. She was slightly stunned and realized that the person sitting next to her was Pei Yuqing.

Perhaps because they were sitting closer this time, Xie Wan Ning found that the man seemed more handsome, with gentle eyebrows and eyes, a delicate nose, and a clear sense of clean youth.

She doesn't look like she's in her twenties at all.

It was not until the person in front of him turned away with his eyelashes trembling that Xie Wan Ning realized that he had been looking at him for too long.

She coughed lightly with some embarrassment, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

Fortunately, her brother and everyone else were focused on Princess Pingning, and no one noticed Meng Lang.

……rash.

What a strange word, it actually appears in her.

Xie Wan Ning felt something was not right. She sat upright, seemingly listening to their conversation calmly, but she was actually feeling uncomfortable.

The person next to her was refilling her cup.

Nervous people always want to do something unconsciously, and Xie Wan Ning is the same.

She picked it up and drank it in one gulp.

Pei Yuqing continued to fill his glass, and Xie Wan Ning did not hesitate and continued to drink.

After three cups of tea, Xie Yanyu glanced over and reminded him, "Don't drink too much tea."

"Yes," Xie Wan Ning put down the teacup in her hand as if by reflex and nodded obediently, "I understand."

This obedient look made the young man beside her curl his lips slightly.

Pei Yuxuan even laughed out loud, looked at him with sparkling eyes, and praised: "Brother Xie is such a good brother."

(End of this chapter)