In the blink of an eye, it was the evening of the third day. Lord Rui's Mansion was unprecedentedly lively. There were many carriages in front of the gate to congratulate him. The rumors spread quickly. The past of Lord Rui, who was not famous before, had been turned upside down. Except for the things about Su Yun, other things that happened to Dongfang Rui since he was a child were told vividly as if they were true.
"So many people!"
"Of course, Lord Rui was the closest brother of the emperor. In recent years, Lord Rui was depressed because of his daughter. He didn't see anyone! Now that the princess has been found, Lord Rui's Mansion must be lively. "
Dang dang dang!!
Gongs and drums suddenly sounded. Wu Bin ran out in a festive red dress and shouted, "The auspicious time has come. Guests come in!"
Many noble guests who had stayed outside for a long time filed in with invitations. The manservant who was responsible for counting gifts also shouted at the same time, "Lord Ma, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, sends a pearl of the Donghai Sea! Congratulations on your safe return, princess! "
"Lord Chen, the Minister of the Ministry of Penalty, sends …"
"…"
Su Li followed the crowd into Lord Rui's Mansion and looked around the place where her mother used to live. She dressed very low-key today. She could make herself inconspicuous. In addition … she didn't send a congratulatory gift, so the gatekeeper didn't call her name.
Lord Rui held a big banquet for his daughter. As long as they received an invitation, they could come in and eat for free even without a congratulatory gift. Looking down at the invitation in her hand, she stood quietly in the crowd. Dongfang Rui had already believed that Su Zipei was his daughter and should not remember her. This invitation was likely to be sent by Zhu Yan or Su Zipei.
Show off?
Su Li turned her head and saw Ling Li and Ling Qinglan enter. Then she saw Su Zipei, who was shining with pearls, took Dongfang Rui's hand and walked out slowly. Su Li smiled.
Su Zipei, are you ready to accept the ending of this life …
Dongfang Rui, who was wearing a purple-golden dragon robe with three claws, walked slowly. He didn't show much cultivation, but many people felt a strong pressure.
"The momentum of the Dongfang Family is so horrible …"
Some people couldn't help but be speechless secretly. Compared with the Dongfang Family, which could support a country, their families were too small.
"Greetings, Lord!"
"Long live the princess!"
The two of them stood still. There was no need for anyone to greet them. All the guests bowed in unison. This was the custom of this world with strict hierarchy!
After three days of hard work, Su Zipei could more or less maintain a calm and composed face. But today, she suddenly saw the people who she used to have to humble themselves and call "Childe" were all bowing to her. Her chest could not help but heave violently.
However, Dongfang Rui was very satisfied that Su Zipei could do this. He smiled and his gentle and magnetic voice spread throughout the banquet hall.
"This King was fortunate enough to find the little girl's pendant. Today, I'm holding a feast to celebrate. As long as you don't ruin this place, feel free to do as you please."
After Dongfang Rui finished his words, the guests burst into laughter. Some people flattered him, "Lord, you are so kind!"
After the laughter, Dongfang Rui stretched out his hand and pressed it down. He continued, "Although my wife and I didn't get married until one day later, I had already regarded her as my only wife. Now Zipei comes home, she should give up her original surname and change it to Dongfang! Today, I will host the banquet and announce it to the world! "
In the future, Su Zipei would change her name to Dongfang Zipei!
For a moment, the whole hall was silent. They had expected such a day, but they did not expect that Lord Rui was so anxious that he wanted to marry Su Zipei after only three days.
Dongfang Rui frowned slightly and asked, "What? Is there anything wrong with this king's decision? "
Seeing that Dongfang Rui was angry, someone immediately stood up and bowed repeatedly, "I dare not! It's natural for the princess to change her surname to Dongfang. How can we have any objection? "
"Yes, we have no objection!"
"No objection!"
People echoed one after another. Dongfang Rui was slightly relaxed and gradually smiled. Although he knew that he forced everyone to accept Zipei's identity, it was up to Zipei herself to let the subjects and people of the Dahan Country recognize her.
Zhu Yan sat at the main table and watched the scene excitedly. After tonight, she would be the adoptive mother of the princess! Moreover, Zipei was her biological daughter. Naturally, she would not treat her too badly.
Years of hard work were not in vain. She finally became a member of the circle of noble ladies in Yunjing, and … her status was extremely high!
"I have an objection!"
Suddenly, a lazy voice rang out. Although the voice wasn't loud, it was extremely ear-piercing amidst the shouts of agreement from the crowd.
In an instant, everyone's gazes turned towards the direction of the voice, and a strange expression appeared on everyone's faces.
It turned out to be him.
The first playboy in Yunjing City, Ling Li, the little master of the Ling Family.
Dongfang Rui was angry and didn't smile anymore. He shouted angrily, "Boy of the Ling Family, you deceived me at the Baishou Feast and almost made me mistake my daughter. I haven't settled the score with you yet. How dare you make trouble at the feast?"
Ling Li touched the crown on his head and said with a smile,
"Why are you angry, Lord Rui? It was just a joke that day. Who knew that you took it seriously? Besides, it is still unknown whether the girl named Su Zipei is your daughter or not. "
Dongfang Rui's expression changed instantly, "What did you say?!"
Wu Bin also stood up angrily, "Third Childe Ling, you can't talk nonsense about it. If you can't tell us the reason, even the Old Lady can't save you!"
"Hey! Butler, don't say that. I was entrusted by someone. Why blame me? "
Ling Li seemed to be afraid and quickly waved his hand. But he was not afraid at all. It was clear that he was teasing Wu Bin.
Wu Bin was immediately angry and said, "Come on …"
"Wait!"
A low voice came. Wu Bin was stunned and looked back. It was his master, Lord Rui, who interrupted him.
Dongfang Rui's face was as cold as ice. He asked in a deep voice, "Ling Li, did you say that you were entrusted by someone? Who entrusted you? "
Ling Li smiled and pointed to the young man who helped him push the wheelchair behind him.
Ling Qinglan knew that it was time for him to show up. He immediately took a deep breath and stood up to salute, "Ling Qinglan of the Ling Family. Lord Rui. "
The originally deathly silent guests immediately burst into exclamations of surprise.
"Ling Qinglan! Isn't he the Chief Officer of the Supreme Judiciary and the first detective of the Dahan Country?! "
"He actually didn't agree with Su Zipei changing her surname?"
"Could there really be a mistake in this matter?"
"…"
In the blink of an eye, the tone of the guests had changed.
If Ling Li represented the first troublemaker in Yunjing, he was absolutely unreliable. But the words of "Ling Qinglan" were more credible.
Ling Qinglan ignored the whispers around him and continued, "Lord Rui, I didn't care about what happened at the Baishou Feast after my cousin told me. But later, when it was said that you recognized Su Zipei of the Su Family, I suddenly felt strange … "
"Nonsense! Your Highness, you mustn't listen to this kid's nonsense! "
Ling Qinglan's words were suddenly interrupted by an extremely sharp female voice. Dongfang Rui looked back and saw that Zhu Yan stood up and pointed at Ling Qinglan. Her saliva was flying. She was undoubtedly a shrew.
"I picked up Zipei that year. The jade pendant was in her swaddling clothes. I remember it clearly. How could it be wrong?!"
Zhu Yan said so firmly. Dongfang Rui had more confidence in Su Zipei. He turned his head and said in a cold tone, "Ling Qinglan, what else do you want to say?"
Ling Qinglan smiled slightly and didn't panic at all. He said loudly, "Lord Rui, I went to the Qinghe Town last year because of the official silver case in the Qinghe Province. Unfortunately, the Su Family was involved in it. So, I investigated all the information of the Su Family. "
Hearing that, Zhu Yan's expression changed in an instant. She remembered that what Ling Qinglan said was true. He didn't come earlier or later, but stood out at this time. It was clear that he deliberately targeted her!
No, she must find a way to fight back!
But she didn't find that Wu Bin saw all the changes in her expression.
Ling Qinglan deliberately paused to keep the guests in suspense. Then he said, "At that time, the third daughter of the Su Family, Su Zipei, was clearly only fifteen years old! Lord Rui, your daughter should be sixteen years old. First of all, the age is not right. It is impossible for Princess Rui to give birth after two years of pregnancy. "
Hearing that, the crowd was in an uproar. Ling Qinglan said at this moment, "The second daughter of the Su Family, Su Li, is sixteen years old this year. Mrs. Zhu, you lied about the age of the two daughters. Who is talking nonsense? Do you know now?"
Zhu Yan's face was pale and she couldn't say a word.
But at this moment, Su Zipei, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Lord Ling, I know you. What you said is right."
Everyone was shocked. Did Su Zipei admit that she deceived Lord Rui?
Before the crowd could react, Su Zipei continued, "My adoptive mother picked me up and raised me secretly. In order to get away with it and not clash with my second sister, my adoptive mother did tell me one year less when she reported my age. My adoptive mother told me this privately later. My jade pendant was given to me for safekeeping after I grew up. Lord Ling, if you refute me with this reason, I can only say sorry. My adoptive mother had no choice but to make a false household registration. "
Then, Su Zipei raised her head and looked at Lord Rui with tears in her eyes, "Father, you believe me, right?"
Dongfang Rui's expression eased a lot. Although this child was naughty, her temperament was still simple. She didn't deceive him, let alone on this occasion and this kind of thing.
"Hahahaha …"
But Ling Qinglan suddenly laughed, which made everyone feel inexplicable.
Dongfang Rui suddenly turned his head and said, "What are you laughing at? Ling Qinglan, I give you a chance. Now … Before I have the mood to punish you, get out of here! "
"Lord, you asked me what I was laughing at."
Ling Qinglan shook his head slightly and looked at Su Zipei who pretended to be calm. He said with some pity, "I laughed at Mrs. Zhu and Miss Su Zipei. I just said half of my words, and you can't wait to jump out and deny it. Miss Su Zipei was quick-witted and came up with a good reason. But it's hard to say next. "
Then, Ling Qinglan turned his head and bowed. He said, "Lord Rui! I am absolutely sure that I am standing here. But time is pressing. I can't tell you before the banquet. It's really a sin. "
Su Zipei's eyebrows twitched. She couldn't think of any loopholes in this matter. Even the gap of age was blocked by her. How could this damn Ling Qinglan have a way to prove that she was fake?!
Dongfang Rui took a deep breath. Ling Qinglan's performance and Zhu Yan's exaggerated reaction made it difficult for him to believe the young girl beside him.
Dongfang Rui nodded weakly and said seriously, "What else do you want to say? Just say it."
Ling Qinglan nodded and said to Wu Bin, "Butler Wu, can you ask the gatekeeper to let in a mammy?"
Hearing the word "mammy", Dongfang Rui was shocked. He remembered that Su Yun didn't disappear alone, but they disappeared together. Was her personal maid still alive?
Wu Bin saw that Lord didn't respond, so he sighed and motioned the gatekeeper to let in the maidservant.
Mammy Li, who had dressed up carefully, walked in nervously under the crowd of guests. She saw that the layout of the Lord's Mansion was the same as before, and the osmanthus trees, which were the favorite of Miss, were planted. She couldn't stop crying.
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