happy match

Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu knelt down together with the crowd.

Only a smiling man's voice sounded: "Stay flat, today is the queen's birthday, and it's also a family banquet. Please be casual, don't be too rigid."

Although the tone is very gentle, but the person who said this is the emperor aloft, who dares to be really "casual"?

In the huge main hall, apart from the concubines, the prince and the princess, plus the entire group of Duke Dingguo, there were at least thirty or forty people.If counting the court ladies and eunuchs standing aside, there would be about sixty or seventy people.It was very lively talking and laughing before, but when the emperor came in, it suddenly became quiet.

It was inconvenient for the concubines to speak freely, but they all looked at the emperor.

Taking advantage of the movement of getting up, Ye Qinglan quickly looked up.

The man in the shining dragon robe immediately came into view.The most honorable man in the Western Song Dynasty was nearly fifty years old. He was of medium height, not too tall, but he had a strong aura all over his body. His eyes were deep and bright, making people afraid to look directly at him.How the appearance is, but in the second place.

Ye Qinglan didn't dare to stare, and quickly withdrew her gaze.

After the emperor sat down, he kindly chatted with Duke Ding and his wife.On such an occasion, even Gu Xinian had no chance to intervene, let alone Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu.All they have to do is to stand upright and behave like a decent and dignified lady.

Empress Gu is naturally in a very good mood at this time, the emperor values ​​her natal family so much, it is enough to show her dignity.She, the queen, is naturally full of face.

Concubine Zheng Gui, who was sitting by the side, smiled, but a glint of gloom quickly flashed in her eyes.

She entered the palace a few years later than Queen Gu.Belly is very competitive.When the prince was two years old, he gave birth to the third prince.Over the years, she has been prosperous in the harem for a long time, and she and Queen Gu fought against each other, fighting openly and secretly.In recent years, because of the discord between the third prince and the crown prince, she and Empress Gu managed to maintain a superficial harmony, but in fact they tried their best to overwhelm each other.

This time, Queen Gu's birthday.The emperor specially allowed everyone from Dingguo's mansion to enter the palace, which is a supreme honor.Empress Gu's eyes and brows were full of joy, which was extremely dazzling in the eyes of Concubine Zheng.

However, even if she is unhappy in her heart, she will never talk too much at this time to make fun of herself.The prince is mediocre and obsessed with women.On the other hand, my son is shrewd and capable, smooth in dealing with things, and his popularity is much stronger than that of the prince...

Concubine Zheng thought of this, and the smile on her face suddenly deepened a lot.

Out of the corner of Empress Gu's eyes, she has been watching Zheng Guifei's every move, seeing her smile deeply.I couldn't help but secretly hummed in my heart.Concubine Zheng has been more expensive than her mother over the past few years, because the third prince has won the emperor's favor.Even Concubine Zheng's status has risen accordingly.When the spring breeze is proud, it is inevitable that some thoughts that should not be born will arise.However, with her around, Concubine Zheng Gui and the third prince's thoughts will never succeed...

Empress Gu's eyes flickered slightly, and she calmly calculated a countermeasure.

The luncheon started soon.

The emperor led the princes and princes to sit together, and on the other side, Queen Gu was naturally the leader.There were five tables in total.When dining in the palace, the sitting position is very particular.Those who can sit with Queen Gu at the same table.Only Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Zheng.Although Concubine Zheng is a noble concubine, she doesn't have the qualifications and can only sit with a few other higher-ranking ones.The concubines with lower ranks automatically took a seat.

The Crown Princess Mo Shi sat at the table with the Third Imperial Concubine Luo Miaoyin, Shen Qiuyu was only the Crown Prince's side concubine and was not eligible to attend.But the crown prince doted on her very much and specially brought her into the palace, at this time he naturally sat beside Mo Shi.

Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu were lured by the lady-in-law, and sat down with the two little princesses in the palace.

The two princesses are still young, about seven or eight years old.There is basically no common language with them, which saves the trouble of socializing and entertaining.

The dishes in the palace are very delicate and exquisite, the presentation is excellent, and the taste is naturally first-class.

Ye Qinglan has already learned how to be good, although she has a gentle manner, she moves very neatly.In a short time, most of the stomach was filled.Gu Xiyu didn't have much appetite, so she stopped chopsticks after only a few mouthfuls.

Ye Qinglan had almost finished her meal, and began to look at the actions of the people at the next table.

Mo Shi and Luo Miaoyin had already stopped their chopsticks, and they were talking in a low voice, but they looked very friendly.Shen Qiuyu sat quietly at the side, basically without a chance to interrupt.

I don't know what Shen Qiuyu and Gu Xinian said after she and Gu Xiyu left.Shen Qiuyu didn't come over until the luncheon was about to start.Appearing together, there is also the prince.Mrs. Mo didn't ask any more questions, and even smiled and said a few words of concern.

Being able to be the royal daughter-in-law really has a few brushes.

Ye Qinglan's eyes paused for a moment on Shen Qiuyu's face, and then moved to Luo Miaoyin's face again.

At first glance, Luo Miaoyin's appearance is not outstanding, but now she looks at it carefully, but she is very attractive.With a gentle and dignified smile, no matter how you look at it, she is the kind of virtuous woman.Why didn't Gu Xinian marry her like in his previous life?

"What have you been watching her for?" Gu Xiyu noticed Ye Qinglan's absent-mindedness and asked in a low voice.

Ye Qinglan tentatively smiled and said, "I've heard of her name a long time ago, but today is the first time I've seen her, so I'm inevitably a little curious. By the way, Cousin Xiyu, have you ever heard Cousin Gu mention her?"

Gu Xiyu was taken aback for a moment, and asked in confusion: "Why did you mention her?" This question is so strange.

After Shen Qiuyu got married, Gu Xinian fell ill.After waking up again, it was like a different person.He never mentioned any woman, including Shen Qiuyu.As for Luo Miaoyin, she never mentioned it.

Ye Qinglan coughed, and replied vaguely: "It's nothing, just asking casually."

Gu Xinian was so cold and heartless that he didn't even mention his wife in his previous life.I don't know what happened in the previous life, making this couple feel like strangers in this life... It seems inappropriate to say so.At least, Luo Miaoyin still has a little affection for Gu Xinian...

Strange, why did she keep thinking about the past of Gu Xinian and Luo Miaoyin?

Ye Qinglan took a deep breath and drove the chaotic thoughts out of her mind.

After the luncheon, everyone moved back to the flower hall behind the main hall.As soon as Gu Xiyu entered the flower hall, she felt two burning eyes staring at her closely.

Gu Xiyu's heart tightened, and she glanced over secretly.

The young man who was staring at her was exactly Shen Chang'an who happened to meet in the garden.

He is really rude, don't you know it's rude to stare at a girl who hasn't left the cabinet?Gu Xiyu thought silently in her heart, and quickly looked away.

The maids were busy serving refreshments and various fruits, and then the silk and bamboo music sounded, and a group of singers and dancers flashed out.

After Ye Qinglan sat down with Gu Xiyu, she noticed the man with shining eyes diagonally opposite.Can't help laughing in a low voice: "Cousin Xiyu, look quickly, Shen Changan has been staring at you!" Obviously there are so many beautiful singers and dancers, but Shen Changan is lucky to just stare at Gu Xiyu non-stop.

"Dengtuzi!" Gu Xiyu spit out three words angrily, her pretty face tensed up rarely.

Ye Qinglan burst out laughing.I've known Gu Xiyu for so long, and I've never seen her so annoyed!

Gu Xiyu was a little embarrassed by her smile, two faint red clouds floated on her white jade cheeks.

Shen Changan, who had been staring at her all the time, felt as if his heart was beating violently and was about to jump out of his chest.On an impulse, he took advantage of the gap between the dancing girls, got up and walked over.

The emperor and queen were there, as well as the people from Dingguo's mansion, Shen Chang'an did not dare to be too reckless, quietly exited the flower hall, made a big circle, and emerged from behind Gu Xiyu and Ye Qinglan.

"Sister Gu!"

A very abrupt voice sounded from behind, anyone would be startled.What's more, Gu Xiyu has never been a bold person, so she flinched reflexively.

Ye Qinglan grabbed Gu Xiyu's hand without thinking, gave her a consoling look, and then looked at the person with dissatisfaction: "Mr. Shen, why don't you just sit over there and watch the singer dance, and come to our side for what?"

Shen Chang'an is notoriously bad tempered and impatient, if another woman scolded him so coldly, it would be strange for him not to turn his face.But this girl is a good sister of my sweetheart, so I have to bear with this idleness.A man can bend and stretch!

Shen Changan comforted himself in his heart, and then laughed along with him: "I was rude to Sister Gu in the garden before, and now I came here specially to apologize to Sister Gu." He said "Sister Gu" one by one, calling him very affectionate.

She's really thick-skinned!

Ye Qinglan teased with a half-smile: "Young Master Shen, do we know you very well? If I remember correctly, it's the first time I've seen you today! I'm afraid it's not appropriate to call Sister Gu!"

Shen Chang'an's face was already thick and old when he was young, and he stayed in the military camp for a few years, so he didn't care about this trivial sarcasm at all, and said with a grin: "It's the first time I saw you in the morning. It's the second time now. I'm already familiar with it. What's more, Gu Xinian and I have known each other before, so it's not an exaggeration to call her sister Gu."

If it wasn't for the inappropriate timing and location, Ye Qinglan really wanted to applaud Shen Changan!

Chasing girls, that's all.Go up and say it with a cheeky face.The strong girl is afraid of pestering her husband, this sentence is justified.

It's a pity that she has to stand on Gu Xiyu's side now, and Gu Xinian has repeatedly told him not to let this Shen Changan get close to Gu Xiyu, so she can only say with a straight face: "Cousin Xiyu is not I'm used to meeting and talking with men. If Young Master Shen doesn't want to make Cousin Xiyu unhappy, it's better to respect yourself."

What is self-respect?Since he was three years old, he no longer knows what these two words are. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)