Chapter 78: Birthday Banquet Provocation
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The door of the Qin Mansion was opened early in the morning, and the cars and horses in front of the door did not realize that this day was the birthday of the old lady of Qin.
On this day, in addition to Qin Lishan, the grandson of Nanzhao, and the daughter Qin Ke'er and Qin Wuniang, who married to Yuyang Pass, the Qin family has arrived, although the Qin family did not come, but Yan Lie and Yan Ning's surrogate mother came to celebrate her birthday, making up for the regret of the old lady Qin.
The Qin family is a prominent family in Nanzhou, and there are many people who come to celebrate their birthday that day.
Today, the two daughters-in-law of the Qin family, the Wang family is responsible for welcoming guests in front, and the Su family takes the Wang family's eldest daughter-in-law, the Qian family, to settle the female relatives in the backyard. The girls were greeted by Qin Wanru and Qin Yanru, and Yan Ning was not a guest, helping the two cousins take care of them together.
On the male side, Qin Shaozu greeted his second son Qin Jianshan and nephew Qin Yongshan, the eldest of the Qin family's great-grandchildren, Qin Ze, was only eight years old, and the youngest Qin Hui was only six years old. Therefore, the young sons asked Yan Lie to take care of Qin Lishan's eldest son Qin Ze, Qin Jianshan's son Qin Zhi and Qin Yongshan's son Qin Zhuo.
Although there are many guests, it is orderly.
"The princess of Zhennan has arrived, the prince of Zhennan has arrived-" As the people at the door called out these two names, the ladies and girls who came smiled a little brighter.
In Nanzhou, Zhennan Wangfu can be said to be the highest existence, and Nanzhou is actually under its control.
If it weren't for King Zhennan lying in bed for seven or eight years, Qin Shaozu, the governor of Nanzhou, would have asked King Zhennan for many things, and he would definitely not have the prestige he has now.
With the fall of King Zhennan, the son of Chu Mo at that time was young, and the imperial court's management of Nanzhou increased.
Thinking about it this way, Chu Mo's life is not easy, if he doesn't want to chill the people who follow the Zhennan Palace, he has to take back the power of Nanzhou, but the King of Zhennan is sick in bed, and Emperor Yuan is eyeing him, he is only fifteen years old this year.
Yan Ning sympathized with Chu Mo, his burden was heavier than what he wanted to plot for the Yan family. As long as his family is alive, he not only wants his family to live, but also wants to make Zhennan Wangfu stand.
Princess Zhennan wore a Chaoyang five phoenix hanging bead hairpin, a crimson brocade dress, and walked in with a smile. Although the princess is middle-aged, she is very well maintained, and her facial features are also beautiful, that is, she has a pair of triangular eyes, the tails of the eyes are raised, and her thin lips make people feel unapproachable.
With a proper dress and a proper smile, people know at a glance that this is a noble princess, respectable but not approachable.
Yan Ning inexplicably disliked this princess, Chu Mo gave her a son, and her life must be difficult.
With the support of the Yun family and the Han family, the old lady Qin greeted the door of the main hall, and the eldest lady Wang walked in front of the princess and led her.
Although Old Madam Qin is old, she is naturally younger than Princess Zhennan in terms of grade, so she hurriedly made a gesture to salute.
On this kind of good day, Princess Zhennan didn't intend to offend the Qin family, so naturally she wouldn't really let the old lady Qin salute, so she hugged the old lady and said with a smile: "Today, the old lady is an old birthday star, and I will also be happy, how can I let you salute." The voice was a little shrill but deliberately suppressed to make it softer.
"The princess is polite, and the ceremony cannot be abolished."
"Today, regardless of the national ceremony, we only talk about age."
"The princess is still so approachable, please take a seat." Old Madam Qin turned sideways and let Princess Zhennan sit in the first seat.
"I'm also here to celebrate the old lady's birthday." Behind Princess Zhennan, it was Chu Mo who was standing.
"The prince is very polite, and it is really an honor for the old woman to come." Old Madam Qin hurriedly said politely.
Chu Mo wore a royal blue robe, wore a ruby on his forehead, and his face was like a crown of jade, and his starry eyes were circulating, which made the unmarried girls in the hall blush, and they only felt that his starry eyes were looking at him.
Yan Ningzheng and Qin Yanru were standing on the side, and when they saw this scene, they secretly smiled and said: "Chu Shizi's charm is really unstoppable, if you stand for a while, it is estimated that many people will faint in shame." ”
"Ning'er, you have this mouth!" Qin Yanru also laughed in a low voice, "But Chu Shizi is known as the first noble son in Nanzhou, and many ladies in the boudoir love him." ”
"Second cousin, then you won't be ...... too" Yan Ning blinked ambiguously.
"Whoa! I don't want to go to the troubled waters of Zhennan Wangfu, not to mention Chu Shizi's life experience, although the Qin family has a good family background, the Zhennan Wangfu is still a little thin, and your Yan Mansion is almost the same. Qin Yanru was not shy at all, and commented without subtlety, "Look at the one over there, the one wearing a madder dress and combing a flying fairy bun, is Liu Ying, the daughter of Nan'anhou, she is lovesick for Chu Shizi." You and Chu Shizi went all the way to Nanzhou, you beware that she hates you. ”
Yan Ning glanced at her pointing, and sure enough, she saw a girl in a madder dress, looking at Chu Mo with an infatuated expression, standing dumbfounded, and even ignoring the girl next to her pulling her clothes, as if she couldn't take a look. However, the appearance is that cheekbones are high, and the cheeks are slightly sunken, which is a bit mean.
Seeing that Yan Ning was looking at herself, she actually rolled her eyes, when did she offend her? While thinking about it, he replied to Qin Yanru's words: "Isn't the population in Zhennan Wangfu very simple? The second cousin said that it was muddy waters, and I definitely wouldn't go there. ”
Yan Ning is also generous when she talks about her thoughts, which is where she and Qin Yanru are most compatible.
"Princess Zhennan is the stepfamily, and Chu Shizi was born to the original princess. This princess is the sister-in-law of the original princess, and she gave birth to a son after marrying, but unfortunately I heard that she was stupid. When the king of Zhennan just fell ill, the princess still wanted to participate in the affairs of the palace. By the way, many generals here in Nanzhou were trained and promoted by the king of Zhennan, even my eldest brother. If you want to gain a firm foothold in the southern army, the recognition of the Zhennan Royal Mansion is very important. Qin Yanru didn't know the specifics, everything she heard was put together.
But just these contents, it is enough for Yan Ning to make up a story of grievances and hatreds in the inner courtyard of the palace.
Chu Mo is a man, although he is only fifteen years old, but he can't stay at the women's place for much. After wishing his birthday, he chatted with Mrs. Qin for a few words, and saw Yan Ning standing next to the two girls of the Qin family, still wearing a big red dress, and she was full of joy. He knew that there were many people in the hall, and it was not suitable for more conversation, so he nodded to her with a smile and left.
Yan Ning saw him and nodded slightly and smiled.
"Ning'er, do you know Chu Shizi?" Qin Wanru noticed the interaction between Yan Ning and Chu Mo.
"Sister, you forgot, Ning'er and Chu Shizi went from the capital to Nanzhou together." Qin Yanru looked at her sister's surprised look and reminded.
In addition to going south on the same road, the Qin family naturally also knew about Yan Ning and Chu Mo falling into the water at the same time, but this relationship was related to Yan Ning's reputation, and naturally they would not say it to the outside world.
"That's right, second cousin, don't forget that we are on the same road as Chu Shizi."
"Men and women don't kiss, the Yan family is really lenient in controlling women, and they actually let Miss Yan and Chu Shizi go together." Before Yan Ning finished speaking, a sour voice sounded, and at some point, Liu Ying, the daughter of Nan Anhou, actually walked up to the three of them, obviously seeing Chu Mo's actions just now.
What she said was bitter and unreasonable.