The next day, Jing w.a.n.g fu's housewarming banquet.
Liu Tan was conferred the title of Jing w.a.n.g after the Shuang yang meeting. The wangfu had been built for three months. For today's banquet, preparations had started half a month in advance.
Yu Shu came a bit late. The Celestial Commissioner was not far from Jing w.a.n.g fu, but she had to return to Wang Ji Tower to change out of her official robes before taking a carriage here.
Considering that her status was different now, Yu Shu did not dress like a normal woman. Instead, she wore an apricot yellow gown with a belt, a fragrant pouch and jade pendant on her waist. She wore half-boots, her hair was tied up high, revealing her forehead. She only wore a jade gourd hairpin that dyed her eyebrows.
Her neat and tidy appearance made her look more energetic and beautiful than wearing a long dress.
Outside the gates of the wangfu, there were already red lanterns and colored silk. There was an endless stream of carriages and horses in front of the gates. It was very lively. Yu Shu did not have an appointment with anyone. At the gates, she did meet one or two Celestial Commissioner officials, but they were only nodding acquaintances.
But now that she was famous, even if they weren't familiar, there were many people willing to come forward to talk, regardless of whether her response was cold or warm.
But once she entered the banquet hall, it was not good for these people to follow her. Because the seats were different, Yu Shu was personally led to a round table by the manager in charge of welcoming guests in the garden. Unsurprisingly, she saw many familiar faces, and one of them was loudly talking —
"… At that time, the entire Fengqing Palace was silent. Only a voice from the Celestial Commissioner's side could be heard shouting — 'Are you bullying our Celestial Commissioner for not having anyone? Let me show you the true power of calling the wind and summoning the rain!' Everyone turned to look, do you know who stood up?"
The people sitting at this table were all young people of illustrious backgrounds. Xue Rui hadn't arrived yet. Feng Zhaomiao was holding a pair of silver sandalwood chopsticks in one hand and vividly telling a story that had recently become popular in the teahouses and wineries in the capital. He didn't notice Yu Shu, who was walking up from behind him.
But when the others saw her, some held back their laughter and did not remind her. Others opened their mouths to call out: "Lianfang guniang."
"That's right!" Feng Zhaomiao's chopsticks hit the table and said excitedly: "Isn't it her!"
Yu Shu raised her eyebrows and folded her arms. She stood silently behind Feng Zhaomiao, waiting for him to continue.
"If my father didn't tell me personally, I wouldn't believe it. We all know Lotus Fang. Which one of you can see that she has such immortal means? Let me tell you, when I first met her, I thought she was just an ordinary person. She was not famous and had no family background. He doesn't look smart at all. "
Seeing that Feng Zhaomiao was getting more and more unreliable, a kind-hearted person at the table finally coughed twice and interrupted him. He stood up and smiled at the person behind him, "Miaoling Messenger, you're here. We've been waiting for you for quite a while. Come and have a seat."
The person who spoke was the good guy Qi Mingxiu.
Following that, several people at the table stood up to greet her. It wasn't that they wanted to be reserved and distant, but because of the warm title bestowed on Yu Shu. It was indeed effective.
Feng Zhaomiao stiffened his neck and turned his head. He saw Yu Shu standing behind him with a smile on her face. He quivered and quickly stood up, laughing dryly, "Lian, Lian, Lian Fang, you're here."
Look, he can't even speak fluently.
Yu Shu also ignored him. She nodded to everyone and sat on the empty seat next to him. There was another seat on the side. It was just left for Xue Rui.
Many people around them were quietly sizing her up. Regardless of whether they had seen her before or not, from Qi Mingxiu's words, they knew that this elegant young woman was the Miaoling Emissary appointed by the emperor.
"Speak. Why don't you continue? "Yu Shu tilted her head. She smiled at Feng Zhaomiao and said: "So I wasn't a smart person in your eyes."
Feng Zhaomiao scratched his head and smiled apologetically. He picked up the wine pot and poured her a cup of wine, saying, "I was just saying it casually, don't take it to heart. This cup of wine is my apology to you."
Of course Yu Shu wouldn't take it to heart. If Feng Zhaomiao was a coward, why would Xue Rui have such a deep friendship with him?
So she took his cup of wine. Her almond-shaped eyes flashed and she shook her sleeve to cover her mouth. She tilted her head back and drank. Her slender neck arched and her chin half raised. Her posture was unspeakably beautiful.
There was no lack of youngsters at the table who were looking at her in a daze.
When the people at the table saw Yu Shu's situation, their mood was somewhat complicated. Just a few months ago, this little girl was only taken care of by Xue Rui. Although they were courteous to her on the surface, in fact, she wasn't worth their attention. Who would have thought that today, even they would have to be courteous to her.
Rui Lin raised his wine cup and said, "Come, come, the host has not arrived yet, let us first borrow a place to congratulate the Lotus Chamber on being conferred the title. When the Golden Seal is issued, you can hold a banquet and don't forget to invite us to try our luck."
When Little Jue Ye spoke, everyone agreed. A few people who knew Yu Shu also came up to join in the fun. These people had sent invitations to Yu Shu's residence before, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea. Now that they finally caught her, how could they let her go?
Not long after, Yu Shu was offered four or five cups of wine. Because they had good intentions, she didn't hesitate to refuse. But the wine at the banquet was slightly spicy. She had been busy in the Celestial Commissioner's office for the whole afternoon and had an empty stomach. When the cold wine entered her stomach, it was inevitable that she would feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that more and more people were surrounding her, and cup after cup of wine was handed to her endlessly, she couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. She secretly frowned. Just as she was about to drink another two cups, an arm stretched out from her shoulder. The moon blue sleeves were embroidered with pine and cypress patterns. The slender fingers brushed past the back of her hand and took the cup of wine in front of her.
At the same time, a sweet chuckle sounded behind her: "Why did you take advantage of my absence to bully my little sister's wine?"
Seeing who was standing behind Yu Shu, everyone was speechless. They all tactfully touched their noses and took their wine cups away.
Yu Shu secretly heaved a sigh of relief. She turned around and raised her head, and what she saw was Xue Rui's refined and handsome face. She couldn't help but narrow her eyes, and she thought happily in her heart. This man is very good.
Xue Rui consciously sat on the empty seat next to Yu Shu. Rui Lin smiled and said: "Brother Rui, you are wrong to say that. We are congratulating Miss Lianfang. Why did you say that we deliberately made her drink? Lianfang, you also come and judge, did we bully you just now?"
Yu Shu glanced at him. Why did she feel that this young lord Rui's words were strange?
Xue Rui didn't wait for Yu Shu to speak. He put the wine cup in his hand on the table and said: "You also have to pick the time. What day is it today? It's better not to be a noisy guest."
Yu Shu suddenly came back to her senses. Yes, today is a happy day for Liu Tan to leave the palace and start a career. She is here to drink a cup of wine. Being complimented by others, when Liu Tan comes and sees it later, how can he be happy?
Was Rui Lin's action unintentional or intentional?
Yu Shu's eyes were slightly cold. When she was about to speak, she heard Feng Zhaomiao said: "Your Highness is here."
With a call in the courtyard, everyone stopped talking and turned to look at the entrance of the banquet. They saw a man in a purple robe with golden wings on his head. Liu Tan, with a jade ribbon on his shoulder, walked in with his hands behind his back, surrounded by several palace servants.
And the people on his left and right sides were also eye-catching. The current Right Commander Jing Chen was recognized by most people, but the delicate woman sitting on the wooden wheel chair on the other side was unfamiliar to many people.
Yu Shu saw Shui Yun sitting in a wheelchair and frowned. Some unpleasant memories surfaced in his mind.
.....
Deep into the night, the last wave of guests came out of Jing Wang fu in groups. Everyone said their goodbyes at the door. Liu Tan personally saw them off.
After a whole night of good wine and food, singing and dancing, the men drank a little too much. One by one, they were helped onto the carriage by the servants who caught up to the door.
Yu Shu, Xue Rui, Jing Chen and Shui Yun were left behind.
"Many thanks for your hospitality, Your Highness. We will also leave now. "
"The road is dark, take care." Liu Tan was clearly the one who drank the most tonight. Even though he had drunk some hangover tea halfway through, when the night wind blew, his fair face became bright red.
The Princess fu's soft sedan was first carried over. The maids pushed the wooden wheelchair to the side of the steps. Yu Shu watched coldly as Jing Chen easily carried Shui Yun and sent her to the side of the sedan.
When she turned. Shui Yun faced her, her chin obediently rested on Jing Chen's shoulder. Her bright eyes met Yu Shu's gaze for the first time tonight.
Yu Shu and Shui Yun sat at the same table the whole night. There were a few people between them. They didn't say a word, pretending that they didn't know each other.
Yu Shu was still wondering if this little shimei knew her identity as the one who broke her fate when she heard Shui Yun suddenly speak: "Lianfang guniang."
At her call, Jing Chen's footsteps paused. His back was slightly stiff, but no one noticed.
Xue Rui, who was whispering to the thin Liu Tan, shifted his attention. He faintly glanced at the female disciple of Mount Longhu that he didn't have much interaction with.
Yu Shu only responded with one word: "En?"
"I have some private things to talk to you. Because my legs are inconvenient, can you come to the Princess fu to find me tomorrow?" Shui Yun's voice was soft and weak. It seemed like she was begging.
Yu Shu didn't give her any face. She coldly said: "I have official business to do. I don't have time to accept your invitation."
Shui Yun stubbornly stared at her and said: "It's an important matter. It's related to you."
"I'm not interested."
Yu Shu didn't want to talk to her anymore. She cupped her hands towards Liu Tan and strode to Xue Rui's carriage across the street. Lao Chui quickly jumped off the carriage and opened the curtain for her.
Shui Yun turned her head and stared at her back. The next moment, she was stuffed into the sedan by Jing Chen. Then he jumped on the horse and left first. From the beginning to the end, he didn't say a word to Yu Shu.
Liu Tan confusedly turned his head and asked Xue Rui: "What happened to them?"
Xue Rui said: "Nothing. It's windy. Your Highness, please go in."
Then he waved his hand at Lao Chui. When the carriage got close, he went in.
When the carriage and the sedan left, Liu Tan's eyes suddenly became clear. He thoughtfully stared at the direction where they left.
In the carriage, Xue Rui said to Yu Shu who was depressed: "Tell me. What happened between you and Shui Yun? I think there's a hidden meaning in her words. You don't like her."
This could be traced back to the time when Yu Shu and Shui Yun were kidnapped by Prince Ning. Shui Yun's scheme made her suffer a loss. At that time, Yu Shu hid it from Xue Rui. She didn't want to bring it up to embarrass herself. So, she snorted and said: "I just don't like her. She thinks she's smart."
The words "thinks she's smart" were used to describe people like Shui Yun. If it wasn't for her, she and Jing Chen wouldn't be in this situation. At least, they would still be friends.
"Oh right, what's the matter with Ruilin?" Yu Shu tried to change the topic: "I think there's something wrong with him tonight. His words are also weird."
Xue Rui shook his head: "He's aiming at me."
"Huh? Aren't you two good friends? "
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