In regards to Feng Yu Heng slowing down to get closer to her, Lü Ping did not seem to be surprised in the slightest. She even took the initiative to greet her: "Palace Princess Wu Yang, Princess Ji An, greetings. This official's daughter is Lü Ping." Because everyone was slowly moving forward, this greeting was nothing more than a verbal greeting. There was no real action.
Xuan Tian Ge did not understand the reason and just waved her sleeve, saying: "There's no need to be so courteous." She then pinched her nose and said: "Why has the fragrance suddenly become so strong?"
Feng Yu Heng understood this, but she did not point it out. She only said to Xuan Tian Ge: "Bring Xiang Rong to the front first. Don't let Aunty Lan support Her Highness the Empress by herself. At the same time, give our Xiang Rong a bit of prestige."
Although Xuan Tian Ge did not understand why Feng Yu Heng had fallen behind, she was also a very clever girl. Now that she saw Feng Yu Heng say a few words to Lü Ping before chasing her and Xiang Rong away, how could she not understand that the other party wanted to speak with the Lu Family's young miss alone. Thinking about the relationship between the Yao family and the Lu Family, she became even more certain of her thoughts. She immediately pulled Xiang Rong and walked forward.
Feng Yu Heng's side did not express anything further; however, it was Lu Ping who quietly said: "Many thanks imperial daughter for understanding."
She did not say what she was understanding, and Feng Yu Heng did not ask. She did not mention what Xuan Tian Ge had said about the fragrance being strong; however, she did not forget to pay attention to Lü Ping's side. Because the fragrance was too strong, there were not many people that could get close to her.
"I heard that the Lu Family's eldest young miss has always kept a low profile and very rarely makes an appearance in this sort of situation. Why would you want to enter the palace today?" She asked; however, she was not polite in the slightest, directly pointing out the Lu Family's objective.
As for Lu Ping, she was not vague. Who knew if she was simple-minded or something else, but she told Feng Yu Heng without any hesitation: "It was all arranged by the family. Father insisted on having me enter the palace, and there was nothing that I could do."
"Oh?" Feng Yu Heng asked again, "Miss Lu didn't want to come?"
"Yes." Lü Ping nodded. "I really didn't want to come." After saying that, she glanced at the cautious girl beside her, Jian 'er, and sighed, "Jian' er, you don't have to be so nervous. Princess Ji 'an is very clever. Instead of being secretive, why don't we just tell the truth?"
These words were said for the girl to hear, but in reality, it was also said for Feng Yu Heng to hear. After Feng Yu Heng heard this, she did not express her opinion. She only thought that it was really a conversation between the master and servant, and had nothing to do with her.
Lü Ping smiled bitterly in her heart. Everyone said that Princess Ji 'an was not easy to deal with. Seeing it today, it was true. Although the other party had deliberately retreated to the back to get closer to her, in reality, with just a few words, she had already taken the initiative. She looked around. There were many people at the palace banquet today. Although everyone was fighting to move forward, there were still some who were lagging behind. There were not many opportunities to talk to Feng Yu Heng. Just like when she was at the center of the garden, she wanted to go forward several times. However, Feng Yu Heng was always surrounded by people like this and that. In addition, the Yao Family was also present. She simply could not find a chance to talk to her.
Until now, it could barely be considered an opportunity to talk. She calmed her heart and took the initiative to ask: "Does Imperial Princess also smell that the fragrance on my body is abnormal? Although it is not unpleasant to the point that it is covered by a hundred flowers, it is still so strong that people can smell it from afar. "
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "That's right. It is too fragrant."
Lü Ping smiled bitterly, "This is a special perfume from Nan Jiang. Father asked someone to bring it from the south."
"Oh?" Feng Yu Heng had heard about this special perfume long ago. It was said that it was a special product of the desert of Nan Jiang. It was unknown what kind of secret perfume was used to make it, but it was extremely precious. Nan Jiang could not offer much to the imperial court of Dashun every year. Even the imperial concubines in the palace did not have enough. Even if they received it, it was only a small bottle. People used it sparingly, even diluting it with water. It was enough to show how precious it was.
But in Feng Yu Heng's eyes, it was not rare. It was just an early perfume. The fragrance was strong, and she did not like it very much. Now that she heard Lü Ping mention it, she nodded, "It seems that Prime Minister Lu put a lot of effort into it. With the intensity of the fragrance on Eldest Miss Lü's body, I'm afraid that your entire clothes have been soaked in this special perfume, right? Even if it was diluted with water, the raw materials are indispensable. To be able to get so much special perfume, Prime Minister Lu's relationship with Nan Jiang is really extraordinary. "
When she said this, anyone with a bit of intelligence would know that they had caused trouble for their family. How could this kind of thing be casually said outside? But Lü Ping did not take it to heart. She just nodded, expressing that Feng Yu Heng's guess was completely correct.
Feng Yu Heng also felt that the Lu Family's eldest young miss was very interesting, but before the two could chat any further, a girl came back from the front of the group. Her appearance was very good, and she was a bit similar to Lu Yao. Lü Ping quietly said: "That's the Lu Family's third young miss, Lu Yan."
After saying this, she walked forward. First, she saluted and greeted Feng Yu Heng. She then said to Lü Ping: "Eldest sister, why are you walking so slowly? I allowed you to chat with imperial daughter for a long time! " After saying this, she did not wait for Lü Ping to reply, as she said to Feng Yu Heng: "Ever since imperial daughter returned from the North to the capital, Lu Yan has always wanted to get acquainted with imperial daughter. Unfortunately, the manor's second sister is disappointing and offends imperial daughter time and time again. She has lost all of the Lu Family's face. I also do not have the face to chat with imperial daughter. I hope that imperial daughter will forgive me."
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "It's fine. Haven't we gotten to know each other now?"
"That's right, that's right!" Lu Yan continued: "Speaking of, we are now relatives. It's just a pity that Lu Yao doesn't understand. On the day of the wedding, she caused the Yao family to be unhappy."
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "To speak of not understanding, it's the manor's eldest young master, Lu Cuo, that is not understanding."
"Imperial daughter is correct." Lu Yan saw that Feng Yu Heng did not continue with what she had said. Although her attitude was not cold, it was very clear that she was refusing to interact any further. She just said some superficial words. Her interest waned; however, she still agreed. She even decided to change the topic, "I heard that the imperial concubines of the palace will also be attending this hundred flower banquet. We will also be performing on the spot! I wonder if imperial daughter has made any preparations? "
Feng Yu Heng smiled bitterly, "I am someone that is engaged. What sort of performance would I be performing! There will be plenty of opportunities left for you. " These words made the intentions of these girls clear. It was all for the sake of attracting the attention of the imperial concubines, especially the imperial concubines of princes. If they were lucky, they could even marry into a prince's palace. Even if the official princess was no good, being a secondary wife was acceptable. After all, they were princes.
Lu Yan spoke for a while without feeling awkward. Seeing that Lü Ping did not speak the entire time, and Feng Yu Heng only responded after she spoke, she also felt a little awkward. In the end, she simply found an excuse and returned to the front of the group.
With the three gathered together, they did not attract too much attention. After all, there were too many people that wanted to get close to Feng Yu Heng. The Yao and Lu families were also in-laws. It was normal for the young misses to chat. It was just that Lu Yao, the only one that did not come over, looked back a few times with a worried expression. Helpless, she was walking with Xu shi and was held tightly by Xu shi. She wanted to go over, but she could not.
With Lu Yan leaving, Lü Ping spoke once more, saying: "What performing or not performing. It's just a disguised matchmaking event. But to Lu Yan, perhaps this is an opportunity. "After saying this, she muttered:" Consort Yuanshu will definitely come, right? "
Feng Yu Heng sighed to herself and smiled. This Lü Ping, one sentence after another, seemingly unintentionally, revealed the core secret of the Lu Family. What exactly was the reason for this?
At this time, she heard Lü Ping suddenly snort and say: "Imperial daughter, there's no need to think too much. I am nothing more than a chess piece for the Lu Family. Although I am the eldest daughter, I am of a concubine. I have the same fate as all of the daughters of concubines in the world. Not to hide it from imperial daughter, but the reason that I have been living in seclusion and wearing a veil today is because I was born with an outstanding appearance. The woman in red that imperial daughter brought is a national beauty; however, I did not know that Lü Ping's appearance is not inferior to hers. But I do not want to be manipulated by the Lu Family. If I am able to help imperial daughter today, I would like to ask imperial daughter to help me in the future. "
After Feng Yu Heng heard this, she did not think too much about it and very frankly nodded, "That's fine."
Lü Ping, however, was startled, "Imperial daughter doesn't even ask what I can help you with. What do you want me to help you with?"
Feng Yu Heng replied with a smile: "Since eldest young miss Lü has spoken and said that it will be today, it means that there will definitely be some sort of scheme at this banquet. If you take the initiative to help, why would I not do it? As for what you want me to help with, it will depend on how much of a bargaining chip you are willing to offer. Secondly … "She smiled once more," It's nothing more than treating a patient. That's not much. "
Lü Ping was startled once more then smiled bitterly, "Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from imperial daughter."
Very quickly, the group of people admiring the flowers stopped. Feng Yu Heng did not linger at the back and walked forward with Huang Quan. On this side, Her Highness the Empress had indeed planted some rare flowers and trees. She could not name the majority of them. The hundreds of flowers contended with each other and were truly beautiful.
Feng Yu Heng also admired the flowers very seriously for a while then listened to everyone. They surrounded the Empress and chatted for a long time. Finally, the Empress spoke and walked back. The banquet officially began.
Therefore, the people who had walked over with great difficulty turned around and walked back. When they returned to the empty area from before, they found that the group of imperial concubines was already waiting there. There was another round of kowtowing. When they finally sat down, Her Highness the Empress announced the start of the song and dance.
Because of their noble statuses, Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tiange sat at the head of the table, right across from the imperial concubines. In regards to these imperial concubines, Feng Yu Heng was not unfamiliar with them. Especially the imperial concubines of the princes, she had remembered them from a long time ago. It was just that she had never interacted with the Eighth Prince and the Sixth Prince, which was why she had never been able to match them up.
After a few rounds of singing and dancing, an hour passed. Everyone gradually began to relax. Those that should be chatting chatted, and those that should be eating ate ate. Even Xiang Rong became much livelier under Feng Zhaolian's lead. Feng Yu Heng paid attention to the seventh princess of Gu Shu and saw that she had been sitting at Consort Yuanshu's side the entire time. The two were chatting animatedly. Looking down at where Lu Yan sat, she saw a pair of eyes that were practically spitting fire glaring up at her.
She could not help but recall what Lü Ping had said. It seemed that the Lu Family had indeed intended to send this daughter to the Eighth Prince's side.
Just as she was thinking, she raised her hand and scratched the back of her neck. Xuan Tiange was puzzled and quietly asked: "What is it? I saw that you've scratched your neck four times already. "
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