History of Empress Dowager Development

Chapter 162

Most of the people Princess Shujia invited this time were princesses, county lords, etc. of the royal family, or they were related to the royal family. Daughters of officials without relatives like Lin Lang were very few.Among the [-] or [-] people, Lin Lang knew only three—Guang'an Princess Zhuang Yan, Han Guifei's younger sister Han Xuan'er, and He Xuanji's cousin Tong'an County Lord.

Zhuang Yan's end is a mess. Before that, Zhuang Yan was still speaking nicely in front of the queen. Ever since He Xuanji and Zhuang Yuanjin reconciled, she felt that the He family was messing around. Now when she saw Lin Lang, she was upset and snorted. over the shoulder.Lin Lang looked at her proud appearance and smiled leisurely.

Apart from being the empress's mother's family, the Zhuang family has nothing special about it. Even Zhuang Yuanjin's job as an imperial bodyguard was based on his family background. In terms of talent and ability, Concubine Han's younger brother Han Xun is much better than him.Because it is related to foreign relatives, the Zhuang family actually does not have too much power in the court. If there is no Empress Zhuang... In the future, if the world changes hands, the other families of honored servants may be able to stand firm on their own foundation, Zhuangjia, hmph.

She smiled to herself, but Han Xuan'er beside her came over to greet her, "What is Sister He laughing at?"

"Sister Han." Lin Lang greeted her with a smile.He Xuanji and Han Xuan'er have a good friendship. Although this girl has a sister who is a noble concubine, she treats people very kindly. Lin Lang is three or four years younger than her, and she doesn't usually get along much. Now she took the initiative to say hello, probably because of He Xuanji things.

"How is Miss Xuan?" Han Xuan'er pulled Lin Lang to sit under the flower stand, with a worried face.Perhaps it was because of Concubine Han's orders. Han University's scholars are very strict in governing the family. The eldest son Han Xun is the commander of the guards. The second son Han Ce is now working in the Imperial Academy. He is highly praised for his character and talent. Han Xuan'er is ranked third and has a good relationship. There are quite a few sisters, but apart from being invited to dinners on weekdays, they seldom take the initiative to visit other people's homes, probably to avoid the suspicion of being under the sun in the melon fields.

Therefore, even though Han Xuan'er and He Xuanji were on good terms, most of their contacts over the years were at banquets outside, and they would only go to each other's home when each held a banquet during the New Year's Day.This time when He Xuanji was pregnant and reconciled, Han Xuan'er was worried, but she didn't come to visit her. She only sent someone to bring some supplements and a letter at the beginning.

Lin Lang said quickly, "Big sister is getting better now, and after another month of raising her, she should be able to see her as usual."

"That's good. I wanted to ask her out for a while, but I was afraid that she would be unwell." Seemingly hesitant, she glanced at Zhuang Yan who was talking to Princess Shujia, and said in a low voice, "I didn't find her at the other end." Trouble?"

Lin Lang shook her head, and County Master Tong An came over and sat down next to them.The county lord is He Xuanji's cousin, but because of her family background, she only knew Lin Lang, but she was quite familiar with Han Xuan'er, so she immediately asked, "Are you asking about sister Xuan?"

Han Xuan'er pursed her lips into a smile, and the County Master Tong'an said: "I went to see my mother and concubine a while ago, sister Xuan has recovered a lot, and I have to thank Miss Lin for talking with her every day." County Master Tong'an went to visit her cousin twice , Lin Lang was there to accompany her every time, and she also liked this little girl in her heart.

"Miss Xuan has a good foundation, just don't fall into the root of the disease this time." Han Xuan'er whispered, and Tong'an county magistrate joked: "It's just you who are worried, really worried, why don't you just go and have a look?"

Han Xuan'er smiled and didn't answer.Master Han is a close minister of the emperor, and Concubine Han is a noble woman second only to the empress in the palace. If she keeps in touch with He Wenhan, the right minister, it will inevitably cause people to gossip. Han Xuan'er dare not be willful.

While this one was talking, Princess Shujia brought Zhuang Yan and the other two princesses over, and Lin Lang and the others hurriedly saluted.Princess Shujia looked at Lin Lang, "Are you Miss He Liu?" Lin Lang was taken aback for a moment, and nodded in agreement, with a respectful and awkward posture.

She got Qin's order today, so she didn't deliberately dress up, but she couldn't be disrespectful at the palace banquet, and she was very careful when dressing up. Although the clothes were brand new, the colors and styles were not surprising, the jewelry was gorgeous but tacky, and the makeup made her face look pale , coupled with her awkward response, Princess Shujia was quite disappointed——

Although the facial features are good-looking, they are not as smart and charming as Zhuang Yan said, not to mention the tacky clothes and jewelry, the cramped movements and expressions, which look a bit dull and dull, he is simply a stupid idiot!Although she is also a rare beauty in terms of appearance, she is far from her expectations.

Princess Shujia looked at Lin Lang, expecting Lin Lang to read her words and say something, but Lin Lang just stood there blankly, silent for a long time, as if she didn't know how to deal with this situation.

"That's all." Princess Shujia muttered, turned and left.

Lin Lang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and talked to Han Xuan'er as usual. After a while, the princess ordered the banquet to start, and followed the maid's arrangement to attend the banquet, her behavior and speech were ordinary.

Participating in a banquet in the palace is actually very boring. Although it is for viewing flowers, the palace is such a big place, how can it compare to the autumn chrysanthemums full of mountains outside the city?Lin Lang sat there with Jinxiu Kuu, waiting for the banquet to end quickly, but saw a corner of red dress floating in front of her, Zhuang Yan standing in front of her, with nails hidden in her eyes.

"Miss He, you are not dressed like usual today. I remember you used to be good at dressing up."

"Does the princess think this dress is not good-looking?" Lin Lang stood up and looked down at her dress, "I picked this out carefully, and it is very expensive. And this golden hairpin is made of pure gold, this pearl Not too small, right? But they are all top grade." She smiled slightly, "Today is the princess's invitation to a banquet, so how can you not be careless."

"The materials are all good, but it's a pity that you can't match them." Princess Shujia's voice suddenly sounded from behind, and she looked sideways at Linlang and said indifferently: "Things look good when they match people. This set of things is good for Sister Han at her age. You What..." With a laugh, she took Zhuang Yan's arm and walked away.

Lin Lang stood there silently, and vaguely heard the princess say to Zhuang Yan: "My cousin is too low-sighted, how can such a vulgar person be worthy of the crown prince?"

Of course a vulgar person is not good enough for a prince, Lin Lang smiled, I didn't want to be a prince.

Princess Shujia was looking at Linlang, and the queen was also sniffing.

This Double Ninth Flower Appreciation Banquet was just a routine matter. The empress pushed her head away after sitting for a while, and went to rest nearby, and asked everyone attending the banquet to take care of herself, but sent someone to invite Chu Hanyi to her place first. in the palace.

(End of this chapter)