Naturally?
What's that?
Except for Han Yu, the rest of the people were puzzled. They couldn't figure out why their lord would suddenly say something like that.
Those guys were obsessed with the performance. They were all smiling on the surface, but in their hearts, they had already insulted each other. Of course, they didn't notice the conversation between Han Yu and his wife. Han Yu was so shocked that he was sweating profusely. His heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale.
Mrs. Han was also shocked. She was embarrassed and she didn't dare to look up and meet Jiang Pengji's eyes.
Han Yu's seat wasn't very far behind, but it wasn't too far in front either. He was still more than 30 meters away from Jiang Pengji.
The couple deliberately lowered their voices so that no one else could hear them except the eldest son, who was sitting obediently.
Mrs. Han was arrogant, but she also knew how to read people's expressions.
There was a big difference between speaking ill of Jiang Pengji in private and being caught speaking ill of her behind her back.
Even though Mrs. Han was experienced and had been to many banquets of the aristocratic families, she couldn't help but feel nervous at that moment. Her glib tongue seemed to be tied into a knot and she couldn't say a word.
Her forehead was covered with fine sweat. Even though she had applied rouge on her face, it still couldn't hide the panic on her face.
Ever since she was a child, she had always been the center of attention in the circle of aristocratic women. Everyone flattered her and gave in to her. Her head had always been held high, but at this time, because of the few words of another woman, she was frightened to the point of sweating and trembling in fear. She was afraid, but at the same time, she was angry and resentful.
However, no matter how much the aristocratic families despised Liu Xi, it couldn't change the fact that she had become the most powerful feudal lord.
And she …
No matter how powerful she was, she was only powerful in the inner house. She was nothing in front of Jiang Pengji.
"What's wrong with you?" Jiang Pengji didn't look at Han Yu and his wife. If she did, the group of people present would know and Han Yu would be embarrassed. Jiang Pengji considerately helped Han Yu out. "I just remembered what Zixiao asked me before the New Year's banquet. He winked at me just now … Alas, he was afraid that I would break my promise to him …"
Wei Ci was suddenly called out, but there was no change in his expression. Instead, he smiled and continued the conversation.
"Master, you can't blame me for reminding you. I have been looking forward to it for a long time, so naturally, I think about it …"
Today, Wei Ci had changed into a rather cheerful warm colored thick shirt, which diluted his original alienation. In the words of the audience in the live streaming room, Wei Ci today was very amiable and down-to-earth. He didn't know what had happened, but he was able to continue the conversation.
No one suspected anything. After all, Wei Ci and Jiang Pengji's cooperation was flawless. Except for Han Yu and his wife, no one knew what was going on.
On the contrary, a few civil officials sitting on the counter vaguely sensed something.
After all, no matter how fast Han Yu and his wife reacted, there were still traces left behind.
Qiguan Rang retracted his gaze. His brows furrowed imperceptibly. Coincidentally, his hand was empty. He looked down.
His daughter had 'stolen' his feather fan, but her hand stopped awkwardly in midair before she could retract it.
"Jinghui!"
Qiguan Rang's thin lips opened slightly. His daughter shrunk her neck and carefully put the feather fan back into his hand.
"Mother is right. This fan is my lifeblood. It can't be separated from me at all times."
The snow outside had not melted yet, and the banquet was being heated by the fire. Only her father's style was different. He was holding a fan in his hand. Not only was he holding it, but he was also fanning it, mercilessly blowing away the warmth around her. If it weren't for the cold, she wouldn't have sneakily 'stolen' her father's fan.
Qiguan Rang's expression became a little awkward. He raised his hand and put the fan behind his waist.
After all, it was a habit of many years. He felt uncomfortable all over if he didn't hold something in his hand.
Qiguan Weishi saw his embarrassment and uneasiness, so she took the initiative to offer her hand to him.
Under the cover of their wide sleeves, the couple held hands as if there was no one else around. For a moment, everything was peaceful.
Qiguan Jinghui saw their interaction and inexplicably felt a little strange.
"Jinghui?"
Sun Wen had been working in Beijiang (Beizhou) for almost two years. Because of the New Year's banquet, he made a special trip back to Wanzhou to report on his work.
His adorable little grandson, Lan Lan, sat obediently beside him, making the old man feel an unprecedented sense of happiness.
However —
Sun Lan, on the other hand, couldn't sit still. She kept twisting her head and glancing at the seats beside her from time to time.
When Qiguan Jinghui heard Sun Lan calling her, she temporarily threw that strange feeling to the back of her mind and responded to her friend's call with a smile.
Sun Wen saw this and remembered it in his heart.
"Lan Lan likes that girl a lot?"
Sun Lan blushed and said shyly, "Jinghui is very nice. She often takes care of me. Of course I like her."
Sun Wen said, "I like him, but that Qiguan Wenzheng is not easy to deal with —"
Sun Lan was confused.
What did him liking Jinghui have to do with Jinghui's father?
"You'll find out later." Sun Wen held back his laughter and continued, "If you like her, then spend more time with her. Don't bully her."
Sun Wen also noticed that his grandson had become much more outgoing and optimistic in the past two years.
As someone who loved grandchildren, there was nothing more important in this world than having grandchildren.
If his grandson liked it, then he liked it.
Qiguan Rang was a little difficult to deal with —
But it wasn't impossible to deal with him!
The grandfather and grandson talked in low voices. Qiguan Rang, who was some distance away, seemed to have sensed their conversation. He glanced at them from the corner of his eye.
At that moment, Qiguan Rang heard his lord say something —
"For today's performance, I still need to borrow something from Zixiao."
Qiguan Rang's attention immediately returned to the banquet. His lord got up from the banquet table and seemed to want to perform something.
Jiang Pengji wanted to borrow something from Wei Ci. How could he refuse?
With the green light all the way, Jiang Pengji successfully borrowed Wei Ci's flute and his "daughter."
Everyone was confused. When did Wei Ci have a daughter?
He didn't even have a wife!
Could she be an illegitimate daughter who was tossed around during the war?
A few insiders looked at Wei Ci and then at their lord. They were afraid that the New Year's banquet would turn into a battlefield.
Wei Ci was surprised at first, then he revealed an indescribable expression. His ears turned red at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.
Wei Ci had once teased that the iron-eating beast was Jiang Pengji's daughter. Now that Jiang Pengji teased him back in public, didn't that mean that the iron-eating beast was their daughter? Others didn't know the details and were purely watching the show. As an insider, Wei Ci felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles.
He was teased in public, and he was so embarrassed that he didn't want to show his face.
Not long after, a servant girl came up with a black and white ball. The ball's black and shiny eyes were pure and clean.
As soon as it landed, it wiggled its buttocks and quickly crawled toward a familiar person.
Jiang Pengji smiled as she took the jade flute.
Feng Zhen and the others saw the situation and were suddenly enlightened. They suddenly remembered the battle with the Gaoyue clan in Cang Prefecture. Their lord's flute music could be said to be "heavenly"! Although she could tame beasts, their lord's musical talent was really unflattering. If she played music in public …
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