Xie Ning replied with a pen, without much consideration between the lines, but directly wrote the truth and told her that she would also go together. As for this sudden invitation, she was also confused, presumably it was just a whim of the other party, and it didn't have any deep meaning.

Compared with Gu Qingyun's puzzling invitation, what worried Xie Ning even more was the news that King Xuan might also go to the banquet. She is not timid and afraid, but her identity and status are there, and in front of everyone's eyes, the other party insists on embarrassing her, and she is helpless. Even if Mama Qin helped her, she couldn't resist in person.

But the time has not yet come, and it is in vain to worry all the time. Xie Ning suppressed the unsteady emotion in his heart, and after instructing Gu Sui to send the reply, he reviewed the rules when he went out as a guest.

***

Two days later, Prime Minister Gu Cheng's mansion

The 60th birthday of Mrs. Gu Lao'an can be described as a gathering of nobles, a top red soft sedan chair neatly parked on both sides of the gate, as far as the eye can see, the front of the door is full of brocade clothes and silk hats, guests come one after another, the traffic is busy, people come and go, so lively.

The people of the Jingyang Marquis Mansion are also among them, but the mother family of the imperial concubine, coupled with the title of honor, will always make their group enjoy a little preferential treatment. After a short time, a servant took the initiative to greet them and respectfully led them into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Those who came to the Prime Minister's Mansion for a banquet today included Xiang's mother and daughter, as well as Xie Ning's maternal grandmother Liu and second uncle He Shi. Of course, Uncle Hou also came with them, but after entering the Prime Minister's Mansion, he went to the outer courtyard to set up a banquet. Separated from their female dependents.

When a group of people walk in one place, it is inevitable to compare their clothes with each other. Xie Ning clearly saw Gao Yiyan's gaze cast a few more glances at herself, but she didn't make a sound, and Xie Ning didn't have the intention of socializing with her, so she didn't make a sound.

Walking to the Xiangfu Garden, Xie Ning suddenly felt that the corner of his clothes was gently pulled, and he looked sideways, but when he saw Mama Qin winking at her, he willingly slowed down his pace and fell behind everyone. He asked softly, "Mama, is there something wrong?" ”

Mama Qin only smiled at her. Pointing to a rose-saffron tree planted alone in a corner of the flower room, he said lightly: "This is a weeping begonia, I mentioned to you before, this flower is the most beautiful bonsai." Actually, it's beyond that. It's also useful......"

Shainin listened to it. While walking forward. While secretly remembering Mama Qin's words in his heart. The two talked all the way, although they attracted frequent turns from everyone in front of them, but they behaved appropriately. He has not been blamed.

"Sister Xie!" A brisk whisper sounded from not far behind him, Xie Ning looked back, and saw Wei Tingcheng wearing a heavenly water and blue flow fairy dress, standing beside Old Madam Wei in a slim manner, looking in her direction.

Xie Ning smiled, stepped forward without hesitation, first greeted Mrs. Wei a few words, and then took Wei Chengcheng to the banquet with her request.

Old Madam Wei has a high seniority, and today's banquet is to chat with Gu Lao'an of the same age, as for their juniors, there is no need to go to say hello. Xie Ning was already happy and relaxed, and when he saw that Wei Tingcheng had no intention of going with him, when he chose a table, he deliberately arranged a remote seat for the maid who led the way.

Unexpectedly, the maid only glanced at the two of them, and said with a smile: "Are the two young ladies Miss Wei and Miss Xie?" My young lady has already ordered you to sit down at the third seat of the chairman's case. ”

Hearing this, Xie Ning couldn't help but glance at Wei Tingcheng, and then asked suspiciously: "Isn't this girl mistaken?" How could Miss Gu arrange for us to sit in the chairman's case? ”

The maidservant covered her lips and smiled, "My young lady has indeed arranged it this way. She herself sat there, and at the same table were all people of the same age as today. ”

Even so, with the degree of intersection between them, Xie Ning and Wei Tingcheng should not be arranged to sit in the chairman's case. Xie Ning frowned, and immediately inquired: "That is the case, dare to ask my two cousins and sisters, are they sitting with us?" ”

"Is Miss Xie talking about the daughter of the Gao Hou family? Naturally, they are at the same table as you. The handmaid did not change the smile on her face, and while she answered loudly, she pointed out the direction of the way forward with her arms outstretched, and vaguely motioned for the two to leave the place.

Xie Ning couldn't, so he had to hold Wei Chengcheng and walk forward. His eyes were cast at Mama Qin without a trace, and the meaning of the inquiry was very strong. And the other party was also frowning, looking puzzled, just nodded to Xie Ning, and then didn't show any more.

***

was inexplicably arranged to sit in the main desk, and it was not only Xie Ning who was depressed, but Wei Qingcheng, who was sitting next to her, seemed to be quite uncomfortable. Thinking about it, compared to her, the intersection between Wei Qingcheng and Gu Qingyun is even rarer, except for one or two socials between noble girls, it was a chance meeting on the night of Qixi Festival. The relationship between the two is not close, and now sitting at the same table, it is inevitable that there will be some embarrassment.

After Xie Ning sighed, he turned his head and saw someone walking up to the two of them and talking to them - "Two young ladies, are you also sitting at this table?" ”

That person was a fresh face, Xie Ning didn't know it, and Wei Tingcheng didn't recognize it. Seeing that she just nodded timidly at the visitor, Xie Ning secretly reached out and patted the back of Wei Tingcheng's hand, and said to the visitor: "We are indeed sitting here, I don't know what you call Miss?" ”

Because of the cover of the table, their small actions in private were not noticed by anyone who came, and the round and jade little girl replied with a smile: "Little girl Tang Xin, I have seen two young ladies. I don't know what to call the two? ”

"Miss Tang," Xie Ning nodded politely, pulled Wei Tingcheng up, and replied with a smile: "The little girl's name is Xie Ning, and this is Miss Wei of Wei Tingcheng." ”

Tang Xin took a seat knowingly and sat down beside Xie Ning, although it was the first time he saw them, he talked to them in a loud voice, and his spirit was flying, "I have been to this Prime Minister's Mansion many times. It's a pity that he hadn't seen the two before, and Qingyun must be entertaining the elders in the wing room at this time. We'll just have to wait a little longer, and when she shows up, we're ready to eat......"

"The pastries of the Prime Minister's Mansion have always been famously exquisite, and you can all try them. If my chef had the same skills as theirs, I don't think I would have eaten in a restaurant outside. ”

Xie Ning didn't want Tang Xin to be so talkative, between words, from the Prime Minister's Mansion to her own house, and in a blink of an eye, she talked about the Prime Minister's Mansion, what she said specifically, although Xie Ning couldn't remember it all for a while, but he learned a lot of things from her words, and even the fact that she was the granddaughter of the head of the household department was already clear. (To be continued.) )

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