Salted Fish Lady Loves to Eat Melons

Chapter 218 Why am I getting old and tired, but you are still healthy and vigorous?
Wen Qingwan, who was being led by Xiao Jin to the pavilion, blushed with shame when she heard the excuse that Concubine De made for her.

She lowered her eyes to hide the surprise in them. She didn't expect that Concubine De had such a rich imagination that she actually thought she was busy.

She looked up at the blue sky, which was as clear as crystal, with white clouds floating above.

The clear sound of wine glasses hitting porcelain plates from Wisteria Garden mixed with the noise of people talking and laughing, covering up the singing of birds in the sky.

She had planned all the preparations for the banquet a few days in advance and gave full authority to the four maids and the housekeeper to carry out the work.

The reception of the male guests was handed over to her third and fourth brothers. At that time, she already knew that Xiao Jin was on his way back, but she didn't expect him to arrive home so soon.

The female guests were given to Xiao Yi and her sisters, as those married concubines also wanted to show up in front of their in-laws.

In addition, Second Aunt Xiao wanted to bring her daughters to stay with the old lady and get to know the lady.

Wen Qingwan didn't want to be in the spotlight, so she left the task of receiving the ladies and young ladies to Xiao Yi and the others.

She planned to eat melon alone in the yard, so she told everyone that they were looking for her if there was anything important.

But plans didn't change quickly enough, her husband came back early and kept tormenting her until dawn.

Not only did she not have time to eat the melon, she also slept until everyone was seated. Since no one came to call her, it seemed that everything was going well.

After thinking so much, Wen Qingwan looked at the man beside her with a somewhat shy expression.

And Xiao Jin's burning gaze was fixed on her, as if he wanted to draw her completely over.

Her heart beat faster and she forgot to scold him. The couple quickly walked into the pavilion.

"Wanwan, Jin'er, come over when you have time." The warm and gentle voice of Concubine De sounded.

She was wearing a casual dress made of brocade, with her hair done in a noble bun, and several kinds of precious pearls and jade hairpins in her hair, making her look particularly noble and impressive.

She didn't look like someone in her 50s at all dressed like this. She even stood up and tried to hold Wen Qingwan's hand.

But he was stopped by Xiao Jin, who said in a very sincere tone: "Your Majesty, please take a seat, and don't bother us."

Concubine De was not angry, and spoke softly: "Wan'er, auntie was really worried that you didn't have time today! Fortunately you came, otherwise I would be embarrassed."

Wen Qingwan was slightly stunned after hearing what Concubine De said, but then she reacted and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Concubine De, your words are too kind. It is an honor for me to accompany Your Majesty, Your Majesty, and the Fifth Prince."

"Wan'er, there are no outsiders here, you and Jin'er can just call me aunt. Today, His Majesty is your uncle, and Yi'er is your cousin.

Today is the wedding day of the second and fifth sons of the Xiao family. As brother and sister-in-law, you should have a lot of things to do!"

As Concubine De said this, she sat down next to the Emperor and looked at Wen Qingwan and his wife with her sharp eyes.

She knew that His Majesty didn't have much time left, so she wanted to accompany him for a walk, but it was not easy for the emperor to leave the palace.

Defei had been planning for a long time but couldn't find an opportunity. When she was extremely anxious, she happened to hear her son say that Xiao Jin had returned from the border to attend his younger brothers' wedding.

For the first time, Concubine De begged the Emperor to take her out of the palace to attend the wedding banquet. Since the Emperor ascended the throne for more than 20 years, Concubine De had never left the palace once.

Because she was not "favored", she was made a concubine only because she was lucky enough to give birth to a son and a daughter.

The emperor himself knew that he did not have much time left, and had originally planned to take his beloved back to her parents' home while he was still alive.

Unfortunately, he had no time before because of the busy court affairs. Now that he has some time, his body is exhausted and he can't walk that far.

So he made a temporary decision to bring Concubine De to the Weiwu Marquis' Mansion in disguise, but he didn't expect to see such a grand occasion.

The emperor had attended a wedding banquet at the Duke of Huguo's mansion many years ago, but it was not this lively. Listening to the Dragon Hidden Guards report on the changes in the Duke of Weiwu's mansion was a world of difference from seeing it with his own eyes.

Thirty years ago, he and Marquis Cheng'en were both known as the most handsome men in Dasheng. Later, year after year, he worked tirelessly for the people of Dasheng and gradually grew old.

However, Marquis Cheng'en was lazy and gluttonous, but he made no achievements in the court.

It is said that he shamelessly ate women's dowries, but he lived a comfortable life and his appearance remained unchanged year after year.

If it weren't for Xiao Jin's desperate fighting in the northern border, the Northern Di would have been unable to attack or defend.

He wanted to find a reason to exile Marquis Cheng'en to a bitter and cold place to see how healthy and vigorous he could still be!

But for the sake of the people in the Great Sheng Northern Territory, he could only look at the fair and moist Marquis Cheng'en every day, and the more he looked, the more jealous he became.

The Emperor and Concubine De were thinking about their own things, while the Fifth Prince was staring at the two people who were approaching.

The midday sun shone on the two of them, illuminating their extremely handsome faces.

His iron-blooded cousin looked at his wife with eyes full of affection and joy, and his face showed: I am very happy.

"Uncle, aunt, cousin, please try this seafood stew." Wen Qingwan greeted them readily.

She secretly glanced at the emperor and the fifth prince sitting next to Concubine De. The father and son looked like they were cast in the same mold.

But the emperor's body is full of sharpness, like a dangerous sharp knife. If you look at him for too long, you will feel like you will be cut.

The fifth prince, on the other hand, had bright eyes and handsome eyebrows, a face as white as jade, and was solemn and dignified, cheerful and upright, with an air of nobility that could not be concealed.

Wen Qingwan sighed in her heart, the emperor was indeed the most handsome man in Da Xia Sheng when he was young!

The fifth prince has inherited all the advantages of the emperor and is even better than the younger brothers of the Xiao family. He is definitely the new generation of handsome man in Dasheng.

"Today, ahem... ahem, I am meeting you as your uncle. You guys should sit down and eat with us. No need to be polite." The emperor said with an unstable breath.

Wen Qingwan felt very embarrassed when she saw Xiao Jin staring at her stupidly for a long time without saying anything, so she quickly pushed him away.

Xiao Jin came back to his senses and said with a smile on his face, "Uncle, aunt, and cousin, your presence here makes the Xiao Mansion glorious. This wine was brewed by Wanwan herself, please taste it."

This wine is made from grapes grown by Wen Qingwan in Merit Mall, and then she uses the winemaking recipe she exchanged for to make the wine.

The quantity was not large, only about a hundred pounds, so no wine was served at today's wedding banquet.

The wine for the wedding banquet was rice wine brewed by Su Xiaomin, and the emperor had already smelled the rich and fragrant aroma of the wine.

Although he was in poor health and couldn't drink, his appetite had already been aroused.

But because his beloved woman was by his side, he didn't dare to drink, for fear that she would be sad and cry alone.

"Jin'er, your uncle..."

"Aunt, Wanwan said that this wine is not harmful to your health. You can also try it." Xiao Jin said as he poured a glass for each of the three people at the table.

He also poured himself a glass and half a glass for Wen Qingwan. Even though he knew that fruit wine was not harmful to the body, he was still worried.

When the emperor saw that it was not white wine, he didn't hold out much hope and just casually raised his glass and took a sip.

Unexpectedly, the wine had a mellow and long taste, and the emperor couldn't stop drinking it one sip after another.