The lights in the Hou Mansion in Pingyuan are colorful, since the afternoon, Leng Qiuye has been busy in the Hou Mansion, Ling Xiao has spent most of the time in the military camp in the south in the past few years, it is rare that he can come back for his birthday this year, this kind of limelight and can win Ling Xiao's favor, Leng Qiuye will naturally not give it to Jiang Shuangxue.

Although this birthday banquet should be organized by Mrs. Jiang Shuangxue, Leng Qiuye was stunned and persuaded Ling Xiao to hand over this matter to herself, in this Pingyuan Marquis Mansion, her concubine room is no different from the lady of the main room. Thinking of this Leng Qiuye, he smiled happily, as long as his son Ling Hua inherited the title of Marquis of Pingyuan again, in the end, the Marquis of Pingyuan's Mansion would still be hers.

When Leng Qiuye was secretly happy, Ling Man didn't know when, when he walked to her side, Ling Man's face was a little bad, and he smashed a blue and white vase in the banquet when he came up, and Ling Man's eyes were slightly red, as if he had just cried.

Leng Qiuye didn't know what was wrong with Ling Man, she hurriedly asked her subordinates to clean up the fragments of the vase, and said to Ling Man seriously: "What's the matter, today is a good day for Hou Ye, don't make Hou Ye unhappy." ”

As soon as she heard Leng Qiuye's words, Ling Man's tears couldn't be stopped all of a sudden, she fell on the chair and cried sadly. Leng Qiuye saw that her daughter's beautiful little face was full of tears, and she was also a little distressed.

"What the hell is going on, you say?"

Ling Man raised her head slightly, looked at Leng Qiuye with her teary eyes, and said with some tears in her voice: "A few days ago, Miss Liu invited me to her house for a party, and I played a song for those young ladies, and those young ladies praised me for my piano skills, and they all came to talk to me, but who knew that Jiang Mengqi came halfway, as soon as she saw me, she turned her head and left, and those young ladies stopped paying attention to me. Originally, I said that we would go together tomorrow, and I asked my subordinates to go to Liufu to ask where to meet tomorrow, but the subordinates of Liufu replied that the concubine could not participate. ”

Leng Qiuye's face also leaked embarrassment, and she said indignantly: "It must be Jiang Shuangxue who instructed her niece of the Marquis of Anguo Mansion to make things bad, who doesn't know that my daughter is one of the best beauties in Yicheng, Ling Xi and Ling Yao look average, how can they compare with my daughter, Jiang Shuangxue is jealous of my daughter's talent and beauty." ”

The more Leng Qiuye thought about it, the more angry she became, she had been looking for trouble with Yuzhai over the years, but Tingyuzhai was strictly guarded, inside and outside were people brought by Jiang Shuangxue from the Anguo Hou Mansion, Leng Qiuye and Ling Fu wanted to insert themselves, it was more difficult than ascending to the sky, so there was no way to find the handle of Yuzhai.

Even the reckless Ling Xi seemed to have changed his temperament, with a dignified and elegant appearance, more beautiful than everyone's ladies, and Ling Yao was well-behaved and deferential, and had nowhere to start. Even if she wanted to find Ling Zhu's stubble, she was troubled by Jiang Shuangxue, but after Ling Zhu entered the Tai Academy, she rarely returned to the Hou Mansion, and there was nothing wrong at all.

She looked at Ling Man, who was still crying, distressed and a little worried, she comforted softly: "Don't cry, today is Hou Ye's birthday banquet, you cry like this, how will you congratulate Hou Ye on his birthday, as long as Hou Ye is happy, there will be no such grievances in the future." ”

Ling Man immediately came to her senses, and she asked with some surprise, "Really?" ”

"I believe mother, the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion will be us in the future, and at that time, no one will laugh at you anymore." Leng Qiuye said confidently, she is not a fool's dream, she has seen Ling Xiao's love for herself over the years, as well as her dislike for listening to Yuzhai, or it won't be long before she firmly believes that she will get what she wants.

Ling Xiao strode into the banquet, Jiang Shuangxue followed behind Ling Xiao, Jiang Shuangxue's face could not see the displeasure of replacing her in organizing the birthday banquet because of the cold autumn leaves, but as if there was some happy event, Jiang Shuangxue walked into the banquet with a spring breeze. Leng Qiuye sneered and stepped forward to greet them.

Ling Xiao looked at the banquet, the children had arrived one after another, even Ling Hua had been taken to Leng Qiuye's arms by Mama, he happily entered the banquet and motioned for everyone to take the seat. A group of beautiful dancing girls slowly walked into the center of the banquet, the music sounded, the dancers danced, and the birthday banquet began.

Ling Xi sat next to Ling Zhu, she saw Ling Xiao's happy face, and asked in a low voice, "Brother, what birthday gift have you prepared for Daddy?" ”

"I found a painting of Master Zhanyan and gave it to Daddy as a birthday gift."

"Brother, this birthday gift is a little too distracting, Daddy can read a few stickers, he doesn't know anything about paintings, my brother sent famous paintings to Daddy, I guess Daddy won't like it much."

"What else can you give if you don't give famous paintings? I don't have that much silver to buy that expensive gold and jade. ”

Ling Zhu casually picked up a dish in front of him, he ate it slowly and methodically, no matter how carefully he prepared, Ling Xiao would not like it, this kind of thing is not a birthday gift, it depends on who sends it, Yilan Yuan began to carefully prepare gifts for Ling Xiao a month ago, what they give will not be more attentive than what Yilan Yuan gives, Ling Xi is such a smart one, why can't he figure it out.

After the dancers played, as soon as they retreated from the banquet, Ling Man slowly walked into the center of the banquet, she waved her hand, and a group of subordinates brought up a pair of longevity embroidery, from the point of view of embroidery, it is indeed very good. Ling Man blessed Ling Xiao slightly, and said loudly: "I wish Daddy a blessing like the East China Sea, and a longevity than Nanshan." ”

"Master Hou, this is a birthday gift that Man'er has spent I don't know how many nights it has embroidered, does Master Hou still like it?"

Leng Qiuye didn't know when, when she walked to the center of the banquet, she looked at Ling Man's embroidery proudly, this embroidery and intentions, she dared to say that no one in this Pingyuan Marquis Mansion could be defeated.

"Yes, Man'er's embroidery is more sophisticated, and Daddy likes it very much."

Ling Xiao walked from the seat to Ling Man's side excitedly, Ling Man's beauty, and this kind of embroidery, don't worry about not having a good home in the future, maybe you can bring glory to the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion in the future, thinking of this Ling Xiao laughed proudly.

Ling Zhu also stepped forward and offered the calligraphy and painting in his arms to Ling Xiao.

"Father, this is a famous painting that the child has found a master of Zhanyan, and today I will dedicate it to my father as a congratulatory gift, wishing my father happiness like the East China Sea and longevity than Nanshan."

Although Ling Xiao didn't like calligraphy and painting, the painting that Ling Zhu sent today was very much to his liking, and he took Ling Zhu's calligraphy and painting with satisfaction. Ling Zhu turned around and returned to his seat. He glanced at Ling Xi, Ling Xi's expression was not very good, and he was holding a brocade box tightly in his hand.

"Second sister, won't you also prepare an embroidery for your father, I'm afraid it won't be as delicate as the third sister."

"If I knew better, I would have bought a big golden peach and gave it to my father, so that it could be expensive." Ling Xi said with some disappointment.

Maybe it was Ling Zhu's gift just now, which made Leng Qiuye a little uneasy, and not to be outdone, Leng Qiuye brought Ling Hua to Ling Xiao again, and Ling Hua presented the brocade box in his hand to Ling Xiao under Leng Qiuye's signal.

"Daddy, the child wishes you happiness like the East China Sea, and longevity is better than Nanshan."

After Ling Xiao took the brocade box, he opened it and saw that it was actually a white jade nine chain, and he couldn't help but be happy. A child is a child, and a gift is also a toy.

"Master Hou, that day Hua'er saw this white marble nine rings and liked it very much, and she was reluctant to play after buying it back, it turned out that she was going to offer it to you at the birthday banquet." Leng Qiuye hurriedly explained, this white marble nine rings cost her a lot of gold, and she had to let Ling Xiao know that his little son had dedicated himself to what a precious thing he was.

As soon as Ling Xiao heard this, he was even more happy, and he picked up Ling Hua with one hand, and was very proud, and carried him to his seat, like a child in the yard, who was not so important in his arms.

Jiang Shuangxue also waved her hand, Mama Qin brought a tray, Jiang Shuangxue gave Ling Xi a look, and Ling Xi immediately pulled Ling Yao to Ling Xiao. She held the tray in front of Ling Xiao's eyes, there was a white jade wine glass on it, and there was a note, looking at the handwriting, this handwriting was estimated to be Ling Yao's masterpiece a few days ago, and it was obvious that this was a congratulatory gift prepared by Jiang Shuangxue for them.

"The child wishes his father happiness like the East China Sea, and longevity than Nanshan." Ling Xi and Ling Yao said together.

Ling Xiao glanced at the birthday gift on the tray, and held Ling Hua tightly in his hand.

"Xi'er and Yao'er have a heart."

Suddenly, Ling Hua picked up the white jade wine glass, and without paying attention, he fell to the ground and shattered.

"Daddy, this white jade wine glass is not as good as my Nine Rings, and it is just safe when it is broken." Ling Hua in Ling Xiao's arms said loudly, obviously, he did it on purpose. A ten-year-old child is so competing for favor, Ling Xi suddenly feels that Leng Qiuye is terrible, and it also makes people very angry.

"Okay, it's a good year to be safe, my Hua'er is indeed witty." Ling Xiao roared loudly, not only did he not blame Ling Hua, but praised Ling Hua.

Ling Xi was stunned, although this was not the birthday gift she prepared, but Ling Hua's fall hurt Ling Xi's heart and made her even more angry.

"Daddy, the fifth brother is indeed smart and clever, if he can't enter Taixue to practice, it would be a pity." Ling Xi said expressionlessly.

As soon as Leng Qiuye heard Ling Xi's words, she didn't know which tendon was wrong with Ling Xi today, she actually mentioned Ling Hua's admission to Taixue, this was the thing she minded the most, if Ling Hua could enter Tai Academy, she would definitely have a bright future.

"Master Hou, Hua'er has also reached the age of studying, I don't know if I can dredge it up, so that Hua'er can go to school in Tai Academy like the eldest young master."

"Presumptuous, you women and children, how dare you speak lightly."

Ling Xiao, who was still protecting Ling Hua just now, suddenly reprimanded Leng Qiuye seriously. Leng Qiuye's eyes were slightly red, and soon the bean-sized tears fell out, and she hid her face and cried quietly.

"Master Hou, the slave family is unwell, so let's go back to Yilan Courtyard first." After speaking, Leng Qiuye quickly left the banquet.

Ling Xiao also seemed to be a little annoyed, and quickly chased out of the banquet. Seeing that Ling Xiao and Leng Qiuye had left the table, Ling Man also left with Ling Hua, and the birthday banquet that was still lively just now was silent all of a sudden.

"Do you think that if you provoke a few words, Master Hou will be annoyed with the one in Yilan Academy? When did you learn this kind of trick. Jiang Shuangxue stood up excitedly, and she scolded Ling Xi angrily.

"Auntie, didn't you see it? Aunt Leng doesn't take you seriously, Ling Hua smashed my birthday gift in front of us, does Daddy have a word of reproach? You can bear it, I can't bear it. Ling Xi said angrily.

"So what, do you want to fight with Yilan Academy? Is there still a peaceful day in the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion? It's just a gadget, as long as the Hou Ye is happy, why are you so intolerant, if you marry the Zhan family as the housewife in the future, how do you manage the backyard of the Zhan family. ”

Ling Xi was stunned, married?

"What exhibitor?"

"In the afternoon, the Hou Ye discussed with me, and married you to the Zhan son of the Jiangdong Zhan family, the Zhan family is the home of the Jiangdong literati leader, and the status in Dongyu is comparable to that of the prince, this is a good marriage, you don't have to be willful anymore, take care of it, you will get married next year."

Jiang Shuangxue looked at Ling Xi with some meaning, she knew that Ling Xi had many years of grievances in her heart, but no matter how she resisted, it was useless, Ling Xiao's heart was in Yilan Courtyard, no matter how she fought, she would lose.

"In the deep courtyard of the high gate, the master mother should have grace, so that she can sit firmly in the position of the master mother, you have to learn to be dignified and generous, so as not to lose the identity of Miss Hou Fu, after you go back, copy a copy of the notebook and send it to the Hou Ye's study, for you to make up for your gaffe today."

"My daughter knows it's wrong."

Jiang Shuangxue left the banquet with Ling Yao in her arms with satisfaction, Ling Xi couldn't care about the displeasure during the banquet, she was a little dazed, she was going to get married, marry a man she didn't know, of course all women are like this, they didn't know their husbands before they got married, and they lived their lives like this, just like her mother, guarding a courtyard and living peacefully with the concubines, is this the rest of her life in the future?

"It turns out that you already knew, so if you give your father a painting of Zhanyan, he will definitely like it."

Ling Xi looked at Ling Zhu who came to her, she had a marriage contract with the Zhan family, only she didn't know.

"Zhan Confusing's character is very good, and now he is also in Tai Academy, he is very knowledgeable, his family background is prominent, and the most important thing is that his father and mother are very fond of this marriage, and it is a good match."

Ling Xi looked up at the bright moon in the sky, today's moon is very bright, rare good moonlight, unconsciously, Ling Xi has wandered into the garden, bathed in this peaceful moonlight, Ling Xi's churning heart calmed down a little, suddenly she thought that after getting married, she would have to leave Yicheng, I don't know if she will go to Jiangdong Zhanjia in the future, can she still see such a bright moonlight?

Suddenly, Ling Fu's figure appeared in the garden, and he walked quickly through the garden with excited steps. Was Ling Fu too happy, or was the moonlight dim, Ling Fu didn't actually see her, and walked straight out of the garden.

Ling Hope looked at the direction of Ling Fulai, it seemed that Ling Fu had just come out of Yilan Courtyard, Ling Xi couldn't help but muttered in his heart, he had just instigated a few words at the banquet, Leng Qiuye was afraid that he was going to be a moth again. She smiled bitterly helplessly, and the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion was about to make a fuss again.