Chapter 176: Marrying the Princess (9)
Chapter 176: Marrying the Princess (9)
"Aunt, I think Young Master Wei and Cousin Qingcheng are a perfect match. They are a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven."
"You naughty boy, then mother will put your marriage aside for now, we are not in a hurry."
Gu Xinyue: "That's right, Mr. Wei may not be interested in my sister, but Qingcheng is different. She is quite talented in Kyoto. If the two of them can succeed, it will be a good story."
"Don't tease Qingcheng like that. She can read some poetry and books, but she is not worthy of being a disciple of a great scholar."
"Princess, please don't make it difficult for me. Princess Qingcheng is a princess, and my Chenyang is not yet a great scholar. We will know the outcome in half a year."
"But this is a done deal. The great scholar has many students and is the teacher of all the scholars in the world. Master Wei has a bright future."
"Young Master Wei has not yet been engaged. In half a year, I'm afraid the threshold of the Wei family will be trampled down."
"Madam Wei, my daughter is about the same age as your son. Would you like to let them meet?"
Gu Yuxi suddenly spoiled the mood and said, "Ladies, my cousin often meets with Young Master Wei and his friends. Just give up and find someone else."
"Mr. Wei and my cousin are having a great time talking to each other now, so please don't try to break them up."
"Qingcheng and Young Master Wei are just..."
Gu Yuxi interrupted Princess Xiaoyao and pointed at the people over there and said, "It is said that a talented man is paired with a beautiful woman. Cousin Qingcheng and Master Wei are a perfect match when they stand together. I hope Cousin will be happy."
"Aunt, this good in-law is right in front of us, but they may not be able to express their feelings."
"Oh! Maybe we are meddling too much. Young Master Wei likes Princess Qingcheng, and he has high standards. We are not destined to be together."
"It seems like Madam Wei and Princess Wang are about to get married."
"Don't say that, kids just like to get together, fate has decided."
Gu Yuxi: "It seems my cousin-in-law is here."
"We will support anyone that Cousin Qingcheng likes."
As a group of people were talking, Gu Yuxi only heard someone beside him say in a sarcastic tone, "Don't match them up randomly. Cousin Qingcheng doesn't like Master Wei."
Seeing that it was Chen Caiyun, Gu Yuxi wanted to attract their hatred. After all, this guy had been spreading rumors about her since he came to Kyoto.
"Really? Miss Chen, you've been in Kyoto for half a year, but have you met someone you like?"
"Sister, this Miss Chen might like Master Wei."
"Don't talk nonsense."
Chen Caiyun's cheeks turned slightly red, and her eyes frequently fell on Wei Chenyang over there. The Gu sisters understood.
"Come on, everyone, take your seats."
"Thank you, Queen."
"This is just a small chat party, everyone please don't be shy."
Gu Yuxi sat aside. After she was able to pick up her chopsticks, she began to broadcast her eating habits, while not forgetting to enjoy the singing and dancing at the banquet.
It has to be said that the royal family knows how to enjoy themselves. She felt like someone was staring at her. She looked around and thought that maybe it was because her eating habits were different from those noble ladies.
"My son, eat slowly. There is also crab meat pot here. Your favorite donkey soup is here, Yue'er."
"Thank you, mother."
"Mom, you eat too. I'll help you pick it up."
"Sister, this dance is beautiful."
During the whole banquet, Princess Changning and her mother and daughter were the most casual in the way they ate. Others couldn't help but look at them. They were used to it. If they did that, they might be accused of being rude.
As a princess of Dongli, Dongli had experienced three years of drought when Changning was born, but later the country enjoyed good weather and peace. The former imperial teacher even asserted that Princess Changning was a blessed person who would bring blessings to the royal family.
This made Princess Changning the focus of attention and she was deeply loved by the royal family.
Princess Changning has lived a life of luxury since childhood. The late emperor and the late empress especially doted on this daughter. Now the emperor and Prince Xiaoyao also care about this family. She is the most honorable person in Dongli except for the empress.
She had the Red Book of Iron Certificates, the Imperial Sword, the Golden Medal of Immunity from Death... a whole host of protective treasures, so she was naturally different from them.
After eating and drinking, the mother and her two daughters watched the performance in unison, with their heads supported by their hands, and the dancer withdrew.
"Empress, these young ladies and gentlemen are proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Why not let them show off."
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant. This performance needs to be a good start."
The queen ordered someone to bring a bracelet in front of everyone and said, "This is a bracelet made from the tears of a mermaid from the South China Sea. It is extremely rare. This lucky charm is not vulgar at all."
"You are so generous, Queen."
"let's start!"
A little palace maid came over to Gu Yuxi and Gu Xinyue, and "accidentally" spilled some wine in her hand onto Gu Xinyue.
"My Lady, I know I was wrong."
Gu Xinyue smiled, suppressed her anger and said, "It's okay, it was an unintentional mistake on your part."
"The wine has stained your princess's dress. Please go with me and change."
"Alright."
After watching Gu Xinyue leave, after a while, Gu Yuxi said: "Mom, I'm going to look for my sister. It's too boring."
"go Go."
Li Qingcheng, who was about to embarrass Gu Yuxi, watched Gu Yuxi leave. She was distracted for a moment and the string of the guzheng in her hand suddenly broke. She felt a pain.
"Qingcheng, your song has been interrupted. Do you want to change it?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being disrespectful in front of you and disturbing your pleasure. I will play a new one."
The ladies hid their smiles, and some complained: "Does she want to come again? We are all still waiting."
"It seems that I can't win the prize again, so I'll just listen to the song."
"It's been like this several times. Princess Qingcheng is such a coincidence."
The queen frowned and looked at Li Qingcheng. It was okay for the other women in the palace to be like this, but she never thought that Li Qingcheng was so scheming at such a young age.
She didn't like this kind of person. She saw him every day in the harem, but he was not as interesting as Gu Yuxi's rude niece.
"Forget it. Other ladies are still waiting in line. I can't be partial to them."
There was no performance this time. Li Qingcheng looked at the bracelet, feeling angry, looked at those people, and then quietly left the banquet.
When they reached a secluded corner, a maid came over and Li Qingcheng immediately asked, "Have you arranged everything?"
"Princess, Gu Xinyue has already gone, there is no risk of anything going wrong."
"This is exactly the effect I want. Remember to remind some people to come and watch the fun."
"I have already arranged for someone to go there. I am afraid the Queen will be furious."
"That's good. I will definitely help Prince Meng achieve what he wants. The Queen is not angry with me."
"What the princess said is absolutely right."
Li Qingcheng threatened: "I like obedient people, don't let me know, otherwise I will make you wish you were dead."
"The slaves dare not."
"Go down and find me some medicine to reduce the swelling."
"Here."
Gu Xinyue, who was hiding in the dark, was so angry that she wanted to tear off Li Qingcheng's fox skin. How dare that rubbish prince harm her! How unreasonable!
"Sister, don't be angry."
“No, we are not angry.”
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