Forced marriage: ruffian king, I will not marry

Chapter 16 How Did It Get There?
"I understand."

Shangguanxi nodded in agreement, and seemed to have heard Liu's distressed persuasion in a trance. They all said to avoid suspicion and protect themselves, but is it really safe to just avoid it?I'm afraid not necessarily.

But within half a stick of incense, the carriage had already driven outside the palace.

Entering the palace went smoothly. Mrs. Jiang handed out the invitation, and a palace attendant led several people to the backyard of the East Palace where the banquet was held. After walking around for half an hour, they came to a very spacious palace garden.The verdant green pavilions and pavilions are well distributed, surrounded by arch bridges and green water, which is a bit more magnificent than the ordinary rich family gardens, which is something that ordinary people and rich families cannot exceed.

The guests at the Shufang Banquet were the daughters of famous and talented families. Although the Shangguan family is a family of merchants, there is also the He family connected to the court, and the power of the Qianlong Kingdom. Naturally, it cannot be underestimated. of.

When Shangguanxi came to the palace, he only saw a few separated square pavilions, separated by pink gauze curtains outside, chic and elegant in the breeze, and could faintly see beauties in a few pavilions, others were empty, presumably It's still early, so let's all wait.

Xixia and the other two maidservants have been led elsewhere.Shangguanxi and the others were led by the palace attendant to the pavilion they were supposed to go to. Suddenly, the palace attendant stopped, turned around and bowed: "Third Miss, please go to the Red Plum East Pavilion, Fourth Miss, please go to the Red Plum West Pavilion. The fourth lady can do whatever she wants."

It turned out that the daughters of the family were also going to leave the pavilion, Shangguanxi thought in his heart, and said to Jiang: "Fourth aunt, then I will go."

"Well, we're right next door, don't be nervous." Jiang comforted kindly, no matter what, this Shangguan Xi has never seen such a world, and if he can't be with him, he will always be afraid.

"Yes."

Shangguanxi obediently responded, and walked towards the pavilion decorated with red plums.

Entering the pavilion, Shangguan Xi could see clearly through the gauze curtain.There are groups of pavilions and pavilions, but there are large, medium and small ones, arranged in random order, and according to the sequence, it is a ZTE array.In the middle of the pavilion surrounded by pavilions is a slightly raised viewing platform, and there is no one on the vacant seats, presumably these are the places where the royal powers sit.The pavilion of Shangguan's house is in a very good position, right in front of the viewing platform, even if Shangguan Xi's east pavilion is a little bit off, it will not be a hindrance.

Looking back, Shangguanxi observed the furnishings in the pavilion. This is just a large pavilion with four squares. In addition to the tables, chairs and pastries, there are paper, ink, brush and inkstone inside.Sensing something rubbing above his head, Shangguanxi raised his head, and saw a bell hanging on him, but there was no sound in the wind swaying, Shangguanxi stretched out his hand and shook the long rope connected to the core of the bell, and there was a jingle The crisp sound of "ding" sounded, and I couldn't help but wonder, did it take manpower to shake it?

"Miss San is ringing the bell so eagerly, is she going to make a promise to me?"

A male voice with a smile came like a spring breeze, Shangguan Xi was taken aback, and looked up warily, where the voice came from.And vaguely felt that she seemed to have heard this voice before.

Before she could think of anything, she felt a gust of breeze rushing towards her face, and even the pink gauze curtains flowed past her cheeks, curling up some bangs on her forehead, and looking in front of her, there was already a person standing there with a pair of Liu Guang looked at her unabashedly.

It's him again!The man in the white suit!

Today he is still dressed in white, but it has more complicated decorations than last time. The flowing clouds and dark lines on the corners and the high bun make him look upright and dignified, but his nature is hard to change. It can be seen from the corner of the mouth.

Shangguan Xi felt that he was not malicious, so he stopped being on guard, and stretched out his hand, "Give me back Xinyu!"

"When old friends meet, why do you always remember a dead thing? I didn't bring that jade pendant today. I only brought myself, a living person. You can take it if you want."

Pei Yu didn't mind what he said, he had already sat on the stool and poured himself a glass of water.

Shangguan Xi's gaze deepened, thinking that if she snatched it by force, she would not be able to snatch it.

After a while, she parted her red lips lightly, blurted out a harsh "yes", and took a step forward, "If I take you, everything on your body will naturally belong to me."

As she spoke, she reached out to search Pei Yu's sleeve and belt without hesitation.

Pei Yu was startled for a moment, then his eyes slanted and he showed a playful smile, letting those catkins rest on his body to check them one by one.

After fumbling for a while, there was no trace of Hu Xinyu, even though he only had a jade pendant on him, Shangguan Xi was anxious and searched desperately.Suddenly, a big hand covered her slender hand, and she looked up at Pei Yu, only to see him smiling evilly with phoenix eyes, "It's broad daylight, so, it's not good."

not good?Shangguan Xi lowered her head and saw that she had one hand on his thigh and the other on his waist, and she was going downwards. All these things heralded a different scene, her cheeks flushed suddenly, and she got up and walked away from him the next moment. He took a few steps backwards, and he didn't forget to walk with something in his hand.

"Hurry up and return Hu Xinyu to me, otherwise, you don't want this jade pendant anymore." Shangguan Xi calmed down, raised the jade pendant in his hand, and bargained with Pei Yu.

Most people don't know the preciousness of Hu Xinyu. Although this jade pendant is not as precious as Hu Xinyu's, it is also invaluable. It has the engraving of Qianlong Kingdom's imprint and dark patterns on it. It must not be discarded. The choice will be clear soon .

Pei Yu looked at the jade pendant in her hand, flashed it in a hurry, and then said frankly: "This jade pendant is not as valuable as your Hu Xinyu, if you like it, take it, and treat it as a token exchange between you and me gone."

Shangguanxi chuckled, "Oh? Really? Then I'll give you another day. If you don't give me Hu Xinyu tomorrow, I will definitely destroy your jade pendant! I keep my word!"

Pei Yu just smiled leisurely, suddenly his expression changed slightly, and the next moment he was no longer in his seat.

"The banquet is about to begin. You will keep the jade pendant first. I am looking forward to your performance."

The voice was still in the ear, but the person didn't know where he had gone. Shangguan Xi was shocked. Only his mother could do such a light skill.

Just when she was still dazed and surprised, she heard the sound of laughter around her. She looked outside the curtain and saw that the surrounding pavilions had already been filled with people, and there was a group of people marching toward Watch the stage and go.

The leader was an old woman, wearing a black brocade phoenix gown, with a neat bun, delicate makeup was still on her wrinkled face, her face was serious, not angry.Shangguan Xi couldn't see her face clearly, but he knew her identity... The powerful Concubine Li of Qianlong Kingdom was also Pei Ru's mother, He Lixin.

Behind her followed slowly was the queen of a country, the second daughter of the He family, He Lianyin's younger sister, He Lanruo.

The women of the He family are really powerful, with all the power and wealth in their hands, even the devil's claws have been extended to the Baisha country.

(End of this chapter)