Everyone looked along the footsteps and saw a beautiful woman in a palace dress and a young man in a golden robe. They were surrounded by more than a dozen people.
The man in a golden robe was Dongfang Yang whom Zhao Xiyuan met before, and the woman in a palace dress was the hostess of this banquet, Fourth Princess Dongfang Yuyan.
For a time, many juniors of lower status immediately stood up and saluted.
"Greetings Fourth Princess and His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince!"
The woman in a palace dress smiled and waved her sleeves. Her gentle voice spread around the banquet, "Today is just a private banquet. Don't be so polite. Sit down."
"Thank you, Fourth Princess!"
After everyone was seated, Fourth Princess glanced at the banquet. Finally, she paused at the seats of Su Li and Ling Li. Then she turned to Dongfang Yang and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that Fourth Brother, you are so busy. You have time to attend my banquet. I'm really flattered."
Dongfang Yang laughed and said, "Don't regard me as an outsider. It's my duty to support you."
Dongfang Yuyan nodded and said no more. Of course, she knew that Dongfang Yang was not here to support her. But she didn't want to offend her Fifth Brother for a credit.
"Let me propose a toast to everyone first."
Dongfang Yuyan picked up the wine glass and said with a smile, "You are all newlyweds in Yunjing City in recent years. I wish you a happy life together!"
Many people were excited when they got the blessing of the princess. They picked up the wine glass and drank it up. They said in unison, "Thank you, Princess!"
Su Li also picked up the wine glass and took a sip. She respected Dongfang Yuyan. But Ling Li was eating and drinking by himself. He didn't pay attention to Dongfang Yuyan at all. His position was extremely close to the front. Of course, his performance was spoiled.
Noticing that everyone was looking at him, Ling Li raised his head and laughed. His mouth was full of food, which was very unappetizing. Even Su Li turned her head away without a trace.
Dongfang Yuyan hated Ling Li because of what happened in the past. Now she saw that Ling Li didn't change at all. She frowned slightly and then relaxed instantly. She said with a smile, "Brother Ling, are you reincarnated as a hungry ghost? Don't choke when you eat like this. "
Hearing Dongfang Yuyan's sarcasm, everyone was nervous. The lively banquet immediately quieted down.
"Cough, cough …"
Ling Li seemed to be choked. He couldn't stop coughing. He grabbed the teacup in front of Su Li and drank it up. Then he hammered his chest a few times to catch his breath. He clicked his tongue and said, "Sister Yu Yan, why haven't you cured your jinx after so many years?"
"… You!"
Seeing that Ling Li dared to talk about the past, Dongfang Yuyan's face immediately darkened. Her chest rose and fell violently for several times before she calmed down. She turned her head and glanced at Su Li, who looked a little embarrassed. She felt a little better and snorted,
"Well, for the sake of Sister Su Li, I won't argue with you today."
With that, she clapped her hands lightly, and a group of dancers floated into the garden. They danced in the middle of the banquet, accompanied by the gentle melody coming from behind the fake mountain.
Su Li looked at the dance floor and tasted the osmanthus wine. The banquet held by Dongfang Yuyan was really sincere. The wine used was the first-class osmanthus wine of the Linli Building. It cost millions of taels of silver.
"Honey, how was my performance today?"
Ling Li suddenly leaned over and blew in her ear. His eyes were fixed on Su Li's bulging chest. His eyes seemed to be glowing. He almost reached out to touch it.
An idea flashed in Su Li's mind, and she already understood Ling Li's meaning. She was a little ashamed and annoyed. She moved away imperceptibly. Tears appeared in her bright eyes, which seemed to be full of grievances.
The man sitting next to Ling Li saw this scene and got angry immediately. If Ling Li didn't fail because of his inconvenience, he would rush forward to slap the playboy!
At the same time, several people sighed in their hearts when they saw this scene.
Third Master Ling was such a lecherous playboy. It was so pitiful that Princess Li fell into his hands!
Dongfang Yuyan and Dongfang Yang saw this scene, but they were lost in thought at the same time.
"Father asked me to invite Ling Li and Su Li to come here on the pretext of the banquet. Most of the purpose is to test them. I also see it. They seem to be in harmony, but they are actually in discord. Although Su Li has always shown a very obedient appearance, her grievances and dissatisfaction can't be hidden from me. "
Dongfang Yuyan sneered in her heart. What was Father worried about? Did he really think that Ling Li and Su Li really loved each other and that the Ling Family and Lord Rui's Mansion would sincerely cooperate for great things?
The Ling Family had always disliked the Dongfang Family. Uncle Rui cared about his daughter and had long been dissatisfied with Ling Li. Now the Ling Family and Lord Rui's Mansion might have been hostile to each other because of the marriage.
Father was also old and muddled. He couldn't see through such a situation. It was better to pass the throne to her!
As for the Fifth Brother …
Dongfang Yuyan turned her head and glanced at Dongfang Yang lightly. Dongfang Yang seemed to feel it. He turned his head and showed a gentle and bright smile, "Fourth Sister, is there anything on my face?"
Dongfang Yuyan was shocked and said with a smile, "Nothing. I just feel that you are more and more handsome these years. You must have fascinated many young ladies from aristocratic families. I don't know if you have a suitable one in mind. The position of Princess can't always be empty, right?"
"You are right, Sister!"
Dongfang Yang nodded and said with a smile, "However, I think that a man should focus on his career. There is no need to rush to get married."
Dongfang Yuyan's smile was slightly stiff. She felt that Dongfang Yang's words had a hidden meaning.
But at this moment, the sound of the zither behind the rockery suddenly became impassioned. The dancers heard it and stopped dancing. They stood in the middle in panic and confusion.
Why did the musicians suddenly change their tune out of the blue?
Dongfang Yuyan's face changed. She stood up and shouted softly, "Who dares to make trouble at my banquet? Come out!"
Clang!
The sound of the zither behind the rockery stopped immediately. Then, a girl who looked no older than thirteen or fourteen years old hopped out. Her big bright eyes were filled with innocence. She looked at all the stunned guests in the audience, but she was not surprised at all. She patted her chest and showed a sweet and innocent expression.
"Hum, you mortals. Listen to my fairy music. Kneel down and thank me!"
Dongfang Yuyan came to her sense and immediately didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Eighth Sister, don't make trouble."
The arrogant girl who came suddenly was Dongfang Huan 'er, the Eighth Princess of the royal family mentioned by Dongfang Yang before.
"Fourth Sister!"
Dongfang Huan 'er's eyes were bright. She trotted into Dongfang Yuyan's arms and snorted discontentedly, "You held such a lively banquet, but you didn't take me to play. Huan' er is very angry!"
Dongfang Yuyan's eyes were full of love. She smiled helplessly, "You came uninvited. Did you sneak out of the palace?"
Dongfang Huan 'er immediately covered her mouth guiltily and stopped talking. Her naive attitude instantly washed away the dissatisfaction in everyone's heart. It turned out that she was the famous naughty Eighth Princess. Now they saw her with their own eyes, and they all felt that the Eighth Princess was very simple and lovely.
Su Li looked at Dongfang Huan 'er, who acted like a spoiled child in Dongfang Yuyan's arms, and frowned slightly. She had never seen Dongfang Huan' er before, but she felt that she was very familiar with her. Besides, her intuition that Dongfang Huan 'er's nonsense was true …
"What's wrong? Don't be in a daze. Dongfang Huan 'er is talking to you. "
Ling Li transmitted the sound in silence suddenly. Su Li was suddenly shocked and came to her senses. She saw Dongfang Huan 'er pointing at her and saying, "Are you Su Li from the Eighth Uncle's family? I heard that you are the first talented girl in Yunjing City in the palace. You are good at zither, chess, calligraphy and painting. But you are only sixteen years old. Even if you started to learn in your mother's womb, you can't be an all-rounder, right? I don't believe it! "
"Huan 'er, don't be rude. You should call her sister."
Dongfang Yuyan frowned slightly. Why did this girl suddenly start to target Su Li? In fact, she had a good impression of Su Li and even sympathized with her. Compared with her husband, Ling Li was obviously worse.
Dongfang Huan 'er snorted and reluctantly called, "Sister Su Li."
Su Li heard it and smiled slightly. Her red lips slightly opened. Her clear and sweet voice echoed in the forest garden, "Sister Huan 'er is right. Although I have studied for a few years and learned skills for a few years, I can't be the first talented girl in Yunjing City."
As soon as she said that, many people who were still fascinated by her voice were immediately shocked. Someone immediately defended her, "Princess Li, why do you say that? Your teaching in the Affiliated School of the National Academy is more wonderful and erudite than that of the old teacher in the National Academy. All of us can see that. You deserve the title of the first talented girl! "
"Yes, yes. I heard that you used to be the workshop owner of the embroidery workshop in the Qinghe Province. Your embroidery skills are also top. You are the best embroidery artificer at the age of sixteen in the whole Dahan Country!"
"More than that, I heard that you are also good at cooking. The famous Beggar's Chicken in Yunjing City was created by you!"
Many people who didn't know Su Li were confused. At the same time, they doubted whether the sources of the news were true or false. There were too many people fishing for fame. Su Li could win the favor of all men in Yunjing City with her beautiful face. Did she need to learn those things?
Dongfang Huan 'er saw so many people standing up to speak for Su Li. It seemed that she was humiliated. She became angry and said, "Everyone says you are good. I don't believe it! Since you are proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy and painting, do you dare to compete with me in zither skills?! "
After she said that, the noise in the field immediately quieted down. Many people looked at Su Li with a touch of expectation in their eyes. If they could appreciate Su Li's music, their trip would be worthwhile, and they would have the capital to brag in front of their friends in the future.
Before Su Li spoke, a rude voice suddenly sounded and disrupted Dongfang Huan 'er's rhythm.
"What do you mean?! Little girl, how dare you ask my wife to compete with you in zither? It is enough for me to listen to my wife's music. How can I let you ordinary people listen to it? Do you deserve it?! "
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
