Chapter 352: On the eve of marriage
Tonight, the palace is full of lively scenes.
The palace maids and eunuchs were busy hanging lanterns and arranging them. According to what the emperor said, today is a big day, the border is safe and sound, and the two countries have been scared away, and the safety of the country has been protected. The six princes and the county lord of Heyue have also arrived in the imperial city, and tonight is naturally going to hold a grand banquet and give a good reward.
This time, who doesn't know Lord Heyue, and who doesn't know Su Wanqing? If it is said that it is not a big deal for her to find the mastermind behind the prince of the Eastern Thunderbolt Kingdom before, it is just a small fight. This time, she really made a big contribution.
This time, Su Wanqing has made such a great contribution to Tianli Country, even those who don't like Su Wanqing, they can't say anything. After all, the credit of the people is there, what else can they chew on the root of the tongue?
Therefore, Ruan Guifei's previous plan to smear Su Wanqing's reputation has almost disappeared without a trace overnight. The common people are not fools, after witnessing the great achievements made by the county lord of Heyue, they all admired this young girl in their hearts.
And there are still some undead voices, even if they are very discordant, but they are drowned in the sea of people, and no one pays attention. Their efforts are simply useless. It's like a pool of stagnant water, in the vast ocean, unable to set off the slightest wind and waves.
All in all, now in the entire Tianli country, the highest voice is probably Su Wanqing. But people are still hiding in the small garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion at this time, staying leisurely.
Tao Yao looked at Su Wanqing sitting lazily on the recliner, covered with a fluffy blanket, looking like she was going to sleep at any time, she couldn't help but stomp her feet, and said hatefully: "Miss, the banquet in the palace is about to start, you better hurry up and let the slave help you dress up." ”
She immediately thought of something, and added: "I heard that the emperor invited almost all the dignitaries and nobles from the country tonight, as well as their relatives. With such a big show, those family members must all be dressed up in fancy, Miss, you are the protagonist of tonight, we must not lose! ”
When Tao Yao said this, she had already clenched her little fists, and she vowed to dress up Su Wanqing as the first in the audience, full of momentum.
Su Wanqing glanced at Tao Yao a little helplessly, this girl, I haven't seen her for nearly a month, why is she like before now. Is she the kind of person who needs to be groomed? She didn't care about these things in the first place.
But looking at Tao Yao's energetic appearance, Su Wanqing really couldn't bear to dampen her enthusiasm. However, this kind of weather is obviously only suitable for nesting in the quilt, if Tao Yao hadn't been holding back, she would have been lying in bed a long time ago.
"Hey." Su Wanqing sighed resignedly, that's why she didn't like these palace banquets, how boring they were, and they weren't going to beauty pageants.
But seeing Tao Yao standing next to her with her crossed waist and staring at her all the time, Su Wanqing knew that if she didn't get up again, she was afraid that something would happen. Tao Yao has been following Ruobing for so long, and she hasn't learned anything else, but the momentum of this body is good at learning, hey. Su Wanqing couldn't help but look up to the sky and sighed, she didn't know whether her move was good or bad.
Tao Yaocai doesn't care how rich her eldest lady's inner drama is, her task now is to dress up the eldest lady beautifully and crush the audience. Besides, tonight's eldest lady is the focus of the audience, and in this case, as the eldest lady's personal slave, she can't be taken lightly!
Otherwise, if others think that the famous Lord Heyue is actually dressed like this, wouldn't she be ashamed to commit suicide by jumping into the river?
Just thinking about this matter, Tao Yao didn't dare to continue to think about it. But the fighting spirit in her heart is also burning more and more strongly.
Su Wanqing got up lazily from the chair, just touched Tao Yao's eyes, her movements couldn't help but stiffen slightly, Tao Yao's eyes, when did they become so ferocious?
Although Su Wanqing's heart was not very reluctant, she still sat there obediently and let Tao Yao toss.
After she was named the lord of Heyue, in fact, the emperor's original intention was to send a few powerful grandmothers in the palace to serve her daily life, but Su Wanqing has always been free, not to mention that she already has a peach death, so she politely refused Pei Tianyu's request. She also doesn't like a few grandmothers to stay next to her all day, just thinking about it makes her feel very boring.
Fortunately, Pei Tianyu also knows a little about Su Wanqing's temperament, and knows what she is unwilling to do, even if she is reluctant, there is no good result. After all, it wasn't a big deal, and the matter was quickly turned over.
When Su Wanqing appeared at the dinner, it was naturally unavoidable, which made everyone's eyes shine again, and more, it was still amazing.
If it were changed before, many people might think that Su Wanqing was at most just a beautiful face, which didn't make them have other ideas. But now, no one dares to underestimate Su Wanqing, and no one treats her as a simple woman with all the means and wisdom she has shown.
Su Wanqing sat next to Pei Xiu, completely ignoring the burning eyes of the people around her, either adoring or curious. From time to time, she bowed her head and talked with Pei Xiu for a few words, adding a dish to each other, a happy scene.
No matter what happened, Su Wanqing almost never showed obvious joy, anger and sorrow in the eyes of others, even if the biggest protagonist today was her, Pei Tianyu also praised her on the field, but Su Wanqing's expression was still light, and she didn't seem to feel complacent because of what she had done for Tianli Country.
This kind of Su Wanqing made those who originally had a trace of doubt in their hearts completely change their views on her. Look at Su Wanqing, she is only sixteen or seventeen years old this year, she is young, and she is already so calm, this is not something that ordinary ladies can compare with.
Many people understand at this moment, why Pei Tianyu would give Su Wanqing and the identity of the county lord of Yue so directly, people can indeed afford this identity, if even Su Wanqing does not have this qualification, then no one in the world has this qualification.
This time, Su Wanqing used her strength to conquer everyone and most of the people in Tianli Country.
The joy and pride on Pei Tianyu's face couldn't be concealed at all when he mentioned Su Wanqing. At this moment, he wished that Su Wanqing would marry in quickly and become a person who had left the country completely.
Such an excellent woman who is not arrogant or impatient, looking at the entire Tianli country, or looking at so many countries, I am afraid that there will be no few people.
Those ministers were all human spirits, and when they saw Pei Tianyu so happy, they all echoed it, and kept praising Su Wanqing on the side, almost holding her up to the sky.
Su Wanqing's proactive closeness and friendly attitude towards those ministers did not show too obvious emotions. She only smiled and responded with a few words when someone came over. It doesn't seem indifferent, it doesn't seem too raw, and it has all the politeness that it should have, so that others don't feel too perfunctory or too enthusiastic.
The dinner was very lively, and even the queen, who had not appeared for a long time, sat on the table and enjoyed the excitement with everyone. And today, Ruan Guifei, who has always loved banquets, did not appear in front of everyone, and Pei Tianyu mentioned her directly, just with a sentence of being unwell.
Su Wanqing glanced at Pei Tianyu with a faint expression, thinking that I am afraid that this time Ruan Guifei must be so angry with her that she didn't even come when the queen mother appeared. After all, how wrong there is between the queen and Ruan Guifei, even if others have not said anything, everyone knows it.
If it were in the past, as long as there was a scene attended by the queen's mother, Ruan Guifei would definitely be indispensable. The two of them are fighting openly and secretly, and it is no secret in the palace that left the country on this day.
But just thinking about it, I know that one is the current queen, and the other is Ruan Guifei, who has always wanted to be the queen, the two of them are enemies, can they not fight each other?
Recently, the queen mother has not appeared in the eyes of everyone because she is unwell, and Ruan Guifei has repeatedly appeared in the eyes of the public by virtue of the emperor's favor for her. If it weren't for seeing the queen mother today, many people would have thought that the sky in this harem would have changed.
Not many people know why Ruan Guifei didn't attend tonight's banquet, but Su Wanqing knows it very well.
However, Ruan Guifei did not appear, but she was in a very good mood. After all, she didn't want to see Ruan Guifei's annoying face, not to mention anything else, just by virtue of her framing herself three times and twice, Su Wanqing is not a saint, is it possible that she will smile at this kind of person who is obviously hostile to herself?
This is obviously impossible.
Without Ruan Guifei's troubles tonight, Su Wanqing ate comfortably, and the delicacies in front of her seemed a lot more delicious.
The queen sat quietly in her place, still with a dignified and decent smile on her face, and her eyes swept in the direction of Su Wanqing from time to time. What Su Wanqing did this time surprised her a little.
If it was in the past, she never thought that Su Wanqing had the slightest ability. But after all, the one who made the decision to let Qian'er and Su Wanqing set a doll kiss also has a part in it.
However, Qian'er didn't like her, the queen actually looked down on Su Wanqing in her heart, otherwise Su Wanqing and Pei Qian's divorce would not have become so simple and easy. That's also because the queen didn't use any means at all. Speaking of which, Su Wanqing would like to thank the queen, otherwise, she would not have withdrawn from the marriage so easily.
Although if the queen uses means, it will indeed affect Su Wanqing, but this does not mean that Su Wanqing will not be able to withdraw from the marriage. After all, she has Pei Tianyu's words, even if the queen does something, she is not afraid.
Now, the queen looked at Su Wanqing with such a beautiful scenery, and she felt a trace of regret in her heart. She didn't expect that Su Wanqing would be so powerful now, completely different from her at the beginning.
No wonder, Ruan Guifei, that woman, looked at Su Wanqing so unpleasantly.
As the saying goes, the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Although the queen was disdainful of Su Wanqing at the beginning, now, she is completely impressed by Su Wanqing.
The queen looked at the small interaction between Su Wanqing and Pei Xiu, and suddenly remembered that although the two of them were married, at the moment, they were still unmarried men and unmarried women after all, right?
Thinking of this, the queen glanced at Pei Tianyu, who was full of happiness next to her, and then at Pei Qian, who was sitting on the other side and drinking alone, with a trace of contemplation in her eyes.
Pei Qian sat in his place, he was going to accompany him to the banquet tonight, but for some reason his body suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, Pei Qian saw that her face was not very good, so he was no longer reluctant.
But he didn't expect tonight's banquet, he sat here drinking by himself, and the ministers who always looked for him on weekdays all went in the direction of Su Wanqing and them today.
Pei Qian's heart was naturally somewhat displeased, but he couldn't do anything, so he could only drink sullenly in the chair.
Pei Tianyu looked at the lively scene below, and the joy in his eyes couldn't be hidden, he turned his head to look at the queen, and said with a smile: "Today is a good day, the queen's body is better?" I don't seem to have seen the queen lately. ”
The queen was stunned, and said with a chuckle: "Thank you for the emperor's concern for the concubine, the concubine has been getting better in recent days." What's more, the county lord of Heyue has made such a great contribution to the country of Tianli, and it is reasonable that the concubines should attend. ”
Pei Tianyu looked at the queen who knew so much and nodded with satisfaction. Then he turned his head, and happened to see Pei Xiu and Su Wanqing serving vegetables for each other, and couldn't help but sigh: "The relationship between Su Yatou and Xiaoliu is getting better and better, I really didn't expect it at the beginning." ”
The queen couldn't help but say: "Isn't it, when Wanqing and Qian'er had a marriage contract, Qian'er didn't know how to cherish Wanqing, but now she sees that Wanqing can be so happy, and the concubines are also happy for her." ”
Pei Tianyu glanced at Pei Qian, who was silent in the distance, sighed slightly, and then said: "That's it, maybe the fate of the two people is just like that." Now that Qian'er has become a family, the daughter of the Feng family is also very good, and it is enough for the two of them to be able to live in harmony. ”
When the queen saw Pei Tianyu like this, she couldn't say anything. She hasn't appeared for a long time, and now Pei Tianyu is so happy, she won't be stupid enough to touch Pei Tianyu's moldy head.
Pei Tianyu seemed to think of something, cleared his throat, raised his voice and said: "Speaking of which, the relationship between Xiaoliu and Su Yatou, I remember that it should not be far away, and it is time to put it on the agenda." ”
As soon as Pei Tianyu spoke, everyone present quieted down, waiting for the emperor's words. Hearing him mention the relationship between the two people, everyone looked in the direction of Pei Xiu and Su Wanqing.
Su Wanqing had just put a chopstick dish into Pei Xiu's bowl, and when she heard Pei Tianyu mention them, she also raised her head and looked in Pei Tianyu's direction.
Pei Xiu looked at Pei Tianyu's smiling expression, he nodded, and said, "Thank you for your concern, the relationship between the sons and the evening will be next month." ”
Pei Tianyu couldn't help but clap his hands, and said happily: "This is a great event for Tianli to leave the country, there may not have been such a big event in the recent past, since it is a family affair between Xiaoliu and Su Yatou, it must be well prepared." ”
Pei Xiu nodded, on this point, he had reached a consensus with his own father.
"What my father said is that the sons and daughters have been preparing for a long time." Pei Xiu didn't hide it, but said it generously.
Pei Tianyu looked at Pei Xiu as a matter of course, but there was not the slightest dissatisfaction in his heart. Instead, he nodded approvingly and continued: "This matter is a lifelong matter for the two of you, and you must not be sloppy, if you need something, even if you talk to me, I will definitely satisfy you." What's more, the bride price given to Su Yatou can't be shabby, right? Su Yatou is now the lord of Heyue County, and she is a great hero, I will definitely not treat you badly. ”
Su Wanqing looked at Pei Tianyu's appearance and knew that he was not joking, she smiled lightly and said, "That night, Qing thanked the emperor in advance." ”
Su Jianlian sat in the other direction, looking at Su Wanqing with a pair of gentle eyes, he couldn't help but sigh when he saw Su Wanqing like this, this girl has really grown up. At the beginning, I only knew how to be coquettish with myself, but now, I can be on my own. Moreover, she has found her happiness and is about to get married.
If her mother is still alive, she must be very happy to know about this.
How did Su Jianlian know that Su Wanqing's biological mother was not only alive, but had already met her future son-in-law in advance.
When others saw Pei Tianyu say this, they naturally knew that the relationship between the six princes and the county lord of Heyue had long been a sure thing, and they were just waiting for the next month to come, and the two of them could tie the knot.
It's just that I didn't expect that the six princes had been preparing for the marriage of the two for a long time. However, thinking about the favor of the six princes for the lord of Heyue, this is not a strange thing.
If at the beginning, everyone felt that Su Wanqing was not worthy of Pei Xiu at all, then now, even if they think that Su Wanqing is worthy of Pei Xiu, it seems a pity, but looking at it, there is really no better man than the six princes in the whole world.
Although people's legs and feet are not good, this does not prevent them from worshipping the six princes personally.
Except, of course, for those who support the second prince.
The two of them are a good match together.
According to the custom of leaving the country, two people cannot meet again before a month of marriage. Therefore, when Pei Tianyu mentioned it, Su Wanqing suddenly discovered that she and Pei Xiu seemed to have reached this time.
Getting married, Su Wanqing had not fantasized about it before, but when it really came, she was a little nervous.
This banquet came to an end slowly under the topic of the relationship between the six princes and the county lord of Heyue.
Of course, Pei Tianyu's generous reward to Su Wanqing also made everyone feel shocked. But thinking about the benefits that Su Wanqing brought to the country of Tianli, it is not surprising that the emperor did this.