Chapter 101: See the Lord of the Southern Hades
In the front yard, the female guests had already returned to their seats, and with the arrival of Nangong Lin and Nangong Sixuan, everyone gradually regained their quietness, and their attention was all focused on the boy behind Nangong Lin. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
I saw that the boy was about five or six years old, covered in a light blue brocade robe, and his black hair was tied up with a fine white jade crown. The big black eyes, the eyes were as bright as clear spring water, and they smiled shallowly. The straight bridge of the nose and the pursed lips unexpectedly formed a confused and innocent expression, and the face was as pure as a newborn baby.
In the face of so many strangers, Nangong Sixuan did not have the slightest cowardice on his face, and his small body stood there with the aura of a superior person. I can't help but be amazed by the old guys who have lived in the officialdom for a long time! I really have a little bit of the demeanor of the talented young master Nangong back then! I'm afraid that in another ten years, he will be a pretty boy with a graceful demeanor!
Nangong Lin first glanced at the expressions of the people around him, and then coughed lightly with obvious joy on his face, and the beard at the corner of his mouth was also proudly curled. On the side of the view, Mrs. Li's mouth pouted. Isn't this old fellow a grandson? Look at him proudly! That beard is almost up to the sky! How can his grandson not see him so proud! This old fox!
However, the corner of Li Sheng's eyes saw Nangong Sixuan's state at this time, and he was also happy for this old partner from the bottom of his heart!
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the banquet of the old man and grandson Nangong Sixuan today! I, Nangong Lin, have thanked you in advance!" After speaking, Nangong Lin bowed slightly.
Many ministers in front of them also hurriedly bowed and saluted back. Not to mention that this old prime minister is now almost in his ear shun, much older than many of them present. The position of the single family in the court is there, and even the emperor treats him with three points of courtesy on weekdays, let alone them. Therefore, how can anyone dare to accept this gift with a big grin?
Nangong Lin also bowed slightly politely, and then looked at the princes and princesses in front of him, and his tone was full of surprise.
"The arrival of several princes and princesses at the same time is really terrifying for the old ministers, my Nangong Mansion is really shining today!"
"The old prime minister of Nangong is polite! You have done your best for the imperial court, and today you are happy to welcome your grandson back, and your father is naturally happy for the prime minister. Originally, my father wanted to come to the banquet in person because he remembered the love between him and Prime Minister Nangong Hai, but he was too busy with state affairs to spare his time, so he had to send a few of us to congratulate!"
The people present who listened to the words were all thinking darkly. Chu Liuhao, who was standing behind Chu Liurui, was full of disdain. This big brother of his, who is really good at talking now. The former prince was notoriously arrogant in the capital, and he was repeatedly blamed by his father for not having a long mind. It seems that since a few months ago, yes, it was the birthday banquet of the emperor's grandmother, her temperament has changed greatly, and it seems that she has changed someone.
My father had told them about the incident in Nangong Mansion two days ago, so that they could come to congratulate them if they had nothing to do. According to the previous attitude of this eldest brother towards Nangong Mansion, he will definitely not come tonight. Who would have thought that not only he came, but several other people also came, and the most unexpected thing for Chu Liuhao was that the fourth child would also come tonight.
His eyes inadvertently swept over the child behind Nangong Lin not far away. Downright and generous, standing there with a slight smile on his face. Chu Liuhao praised it in his heart, he really didn't lose himself to the Nangong family, and he had the demeanor of his father at a young age. It's just that the reward given to him by his father will not be too much!
After listening to Chu Liurui's words, the minister behind him was even more active. After all, every small reward in the court has the potential to cause great changes. As an official in the court, it is most important to observe words and feelings.
Nangong Lin didn't have the slightest change on his face when he heard this, and he thanked His Majesty for the gift with a smile, and then invited several princes and princesses to the seats that had just been added.
After all, Chu Liurui and the others are princes, even if they rely on His Majesty's grace, they can't let them sit in the position of the starter. Therefore, a few more flat seats were added to the first seat temporarily.
After the prince and princess took their seats, the rest of the ministers took their seats one after another.
Next, the banquet began. A line of dancing girls entered the venue and began the warm-up first, and the ministers and officials raised their glasses to drink, listened to the songs and danced. The scene was full of laughter, so lively.
At this time, on the top floor of the Yunyuan Library, Nangong Yun glanced at the entire Nangong Mansion. In addition to the noisy and lively front yard not far away, there are only many maids in the side garden who keep delivering food and serving to the front yard shuttling back and forth. Everywhere else, it's quiet.
glanced at Lan Yeming, and said with obvious dissatisfaction in his tone: "Where's the show?"
"Xiao Yun'er, why are you in such a hurry, why can't you wait until you have passed the third round!"
Hearing this, Nangong Yun looked up at the night sky, and then looked into the distance. I saw a brilliant firework suddenly sound in the night sky in the distance. Seeing this, Nangong Yun grinned at the corners of his mouth. patted the big hand around his waist and opened his mouth lazily.
"I'm going to find Grandpa!"
"I'll be with you!" Lan Yeming smiled slightly, his big hand was not loose, but tightened, and he floated down with the girl in one turn.
Before Nangong Yun could react, he felt his body fall, and subconsciously wrapped his hand around the man's waist. After his feet hit the ground, he twisted his hands hard.
"Shhh Lan Yeming looked at Nangong Yun, who had already turned away, and hurriedly chased after him.
"Xiao Yun'er, wait for me!"
"Humph!"
"Don't be angry! I didn't mean to!"
"Don't pinch me, it hurts!"
"Well deserved!"
"I mean, I'm afraid your hands hurt!"
……
The silent cobblestone path left a trail of lingering sounds.
When the rows of dancing girls retreated one after another. At this point, each table is fully served. Nangong Lin, who was seated, raised his wine glass, and after inspecting the guests present, he made a bold toast with a smile.
"Come, ladies and gentlemen, the old man will give you a drink. In the future, my grandson will need a lot of care from you in the capital!"
"The old prime minister is polite!"
"The old prime minister can rest assured!"
"Prime Minister Nangong has something to do, just command!"
Everyone raised their glasses in response.
After a tour of wine. Chu Liuhao, who was sitting on the side, suddenly raised his glass to Nangong Sixuan, and said with a smile on his face: "Little Master Nangong, come, this prince will give you a drink, if you need anything in the capital in the future, just ask!"
Nangong Sixuan was stunned for a moment, frowned slightly, and then picked up the wine glass. The autumn behind him hesitated slightly, the little master's body was not suitable for drinking, and he glanced at his own young master, and finally stepped forward to pour a full wine.
Nangong Sixuan got up and smiled at Chu Liuhao: "Thanks to the promotion of the three princes, Sixuan respects the three princes." ”
was about to drink the wine in the cup, but his arm was inexplicably pressed down, and then the wine glass in Nangong Sixuan's hand was replaced by a jade hand, and at the same time, a crisp voice came from his ears.
"Xuan'er is weak and should not drink alcohol, I will honor the third prince on behalf of Xuan'er!"
With that, he gently lifted the veil with one hand and drank the wine. Then he smiled at Chu Liuhao, who was slightly stunned.
"Hello Miss Nangong Er... The amount of alcohol!" Chu Liuhao's face was slightly embarrassed, what is this? He is a dignified third prince, and he can't even afford to invite that childish boy to drink a glass of wine?
It's just that Chu Liuhao's hand holding the wine glass was a little pale. After all, I endured it. There is no need to show bad intentions when the Nangong family is most favored by his father.
"Sister!" Nangong Sixuan finally showed the first sincere smile of the night on his face after seeing Nangong Yun, and then glanced at the wine glass as if he was a little self-blaming, and then glanced at Nangong Yun, the embarrassment and weakness in his eyes made Nangong Yun smile slightly, and gently rubbed Nangong Sixuan's little head.
"Yun'er is here!Then sit next to Xuan'er!" Nangong Lin looked at the interaction between the two sisters and brothers with relief. Said with a smile. The kind look did not show any dissatisfaction with the latter's late arrival at the banquet.
"Quick, bring some sweet soup for decanting!" Nangong Yu, who was sitting quietly on the side, also hurriedly ordered the maid behind him.
This made everyone who originally shifted their attention to this side because of Nangong Yun's arrival suddenly see the status of this pair of sisters and brothers in the Nangong family, not only is the old prime minister of Nangong so partial and favored, but even Princess Nachen loves them well. And looking at the current situation of this Miss Nangong, it seems that the news that the old prime minister of Nangong invited a huge amount of money to treat his granddaughter's leg disease a few days ago is not false.
However, according to the rules, for his younger brother's banquet, Nangong Yun, as an elder sister, should have arrived at the banquet early like Nangong Yu, instead of rushing to the banquet after a long time like this. But Nangong Laocheng, as the head of the house, has this attitude towards Nangong Yun, and he has no intention of blaming. What is there to say about their status as guests, and they don't care about anything immediately.
It's just that the world is impermanent, and there are always one or two people who can't see the situation clearly and want to speak out to show their sense of existence.
"My own brother's banquet has to show up at such a time, I don't know what Miss Nangong has to do?" An unkind tone suddenly made the entire front yard a little quieter.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the chief of the area, and Chu Ling'er glanced at Nangong Yun proudly, as if she was extremely happy because she could predict that Nangong Yun would make a fool of himself next.
The other princes and princesses had different expressions. The eldest prince and the third prince bowed their heads and drank silently. The seventh princess Chu Yue'er was indignant, and she didn't even have to defend Nangong Yun angrily.
"What do you mean by this? Maybe the clouds... Miss Nangong is indeed delayed!" Speaking of which, Nangong Yun had a relationship with the seven princesses during the poetry competition, and she didn't hate this innocent little girl at that time. Now it seems that she really wants to make friends with her.
As soon as the words fell, Chu Luming, the sixth prince beside Chu Yue'er, who was originally drinking, paused, raised his eyes and glanced at his fellow sister, with a trace of helplessness in his eyes. Oh, this sister, it's really not suitable to live in the royal family. It's always such a temperament.
Chu Liuqing, who was sitting at the back, had always been quiet and unknown, and at this time he looked up at the pair of sisters and brothers opposite, but unexpectedly met Nangong Sixuan's gaze, and then smiled gently and nodded slightly.
Nangong Sixuan was stunned, only then did he recognize that this fourth prince was actually the eldest brother that he and his sister met in Shuixianglou that day! He would actually be a member of the royal family. And it's the low-key Four Princes.
Different from the royal princes and princesses, Nangong Lin and Nangong Yu at this time had very ugly faces, and they were even more dissatisfied with Chu Ling'er in their hearts. This fifth princess is really disliked. How could the others not be as troubled as she was!
Just when everyone was looking at the situation here, wanting to see how the second Miss Nangong would respond next, a sharp voice came from the gate of the courtyard.
"The king's business is not an important matter!"
Everyone looked over, and saw a man in a black robe with gold trim standing there for some time. The man's handsome face had a sneer of debauchery at this time, and the whole person emitted a kind of king aura that shocked the world, and a black suit could not hide his outstanding heroic appearance. Born with the momentum of a king in the world.
The high bundle of black hair danced without wind, and the man glanced coldly at the guests in the courtyard. Everyone stood up to greet them.
"See the Lord of the Southern Hades!"
Even the princes who had just treated them indifferently nodded one after another.
Lan Yeming's eyes were like torches, and he shot coldly at Chu Ling'er, who had just opened his mouth to criticize Nangong Yun.
Under the latter's eyes as cold as ice, his body subconsciously hid behind Chu Liurui. For some reason, Chu Ling'er, who has always been arrogant and domineering, has been very afraid of this cousin Lan Yeming since she was a child.
With just one glance, Blue Night Shadow retracted his gaze. Go straight to the front seat.
First bowed to Nangong Lin and nodded, and then walked towards Nangong Sixuan. Looking at the latter fixedly, the corners of his mouth barely hooked a trace of arc, and he took out a delicate short knife from his sleeve, about 30 centimeters long, and the entire scabbard was dark and engraved with dark gold patterns. At the position of the knife handle, there are some bronzing stripe carvings, which are beautiful and do not affect the practicality.
At a glance, Nangong Sixuan fell in love with this knife. first glanced at Nangong Yun, and saw that the latter did not react, so he took the short knife without hesitation. looked at Lan Yeming, looked at each other, and Lan Yeming's eyebrows were slightly raised. Nangong Sixuan reluctantly twisted his little face to the side and whispered.
"Thank you!"
The curvature of the latter's lips was wider. At the same time, he raised his eyes and looked at Nangong Yun with a slightly appreciative look, which made Nangong Yun very disdainful in his heart. Pouted. Two naïve ghosts!
Different from the leisurely mood of the three of them at this time, the people around them all had ghostly expressions and stared at everything that was happening in front of them with wide eyes.
What did they see! Lord Hades, who had never liked to attend banquets, not only attended the banquet today, but even personally sent a gift to the young master of Nangong. It seems, it seems, the Lord of Hades is still at the two sisters and brothers... Laugh!
Oh my God, they read that right! It's so bizarre!
Chu Liurui watched the interaction of the three of them at close range at this time, and for some reason he suddenly became irritable in his heart. Especially when he saw Lan Yeming, who had always had a cold temperament, actually looked up at Nangong Yun, the obvious tenderness in his eyes made his eyes sink. Could it be that the content of the request to the father and emperor before the blue night is really as the queen mother said?
They... They... Was it really given to be married?