Today is Changxinghou's birthday banquet, and the house is very lively early in the morning.

The maids and servants who guarded the door all changed into new clothes, and greeted the dignitaries and nobles who came to the banquet with festive faces.

Since it was not yet time for the feast, the early arrivals were all invited to sit in the lobby.

Chang Xinghou and Yang were chatting and laughing with their friends at this time, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the room was full of spring.

"Sir, madam, the two young ladies have arrived." When the conversation was happy, a servant girl came forward to report.

As the words fell, two delicate girls in their flowering period came and walked to the front of Changxinghou and his wife to curtsy.

"Tinglan (Ruixiang) asks my father and mother to say goodbye, and my father and mother are blessed and healthy."

Looking at his docile and well-behaved daughter, Chang Xinghou was very happy in his heart, and raised his hand with a smile on his face: "Lan'er Xiang'er, I haven't seen you elders yet." ”

"Tinglan (Ruixiang) has seen all your uncles, aunts." After greeting the visitor, the two sisters obediently walked to their parents' side and waited.

"The two sisters Tinglan and Ruixiang are becoming more and more gratifying and moving, and they really follow the Hou Ye and Mrs." Mrs. Liu's smile and praised her.

has been in the circle of noble ladies for more than 20 years, and she has lost count of how many times she has said these polite words. Until now, praising people is as simple as eating.

"Yes, these two sisters are not only born with good looks, but also gentle and well-behaved, which is really likable." The sacrificial lady who held the white jade tea cup in her hand echoed gently.

Listening to others praise their children, Changxinghou and his wife are naturally happy.

Yang Shi held an elegant shelf and responded with a smile: "The two ladies are too praised, and my two daughters are only medium in this capital." ”

"Mrs. Xu is modest," Mrs. Shangshu took the opportunity to answer: "Tinglan, this child is virtuous and good-looking, but she is a well-known talented woman in the capital, I am afraid that the people who come to ask for marriage every year are about to break the threshold of the Hou Mansion!" ”

Yang smiled lightly. That is, her daughter is naturally different, and there are only a handful of people in this capital who can compare to Lan'er.

Although Yang was proud in his heart, he still said modestly: "Mrs. Shangshu has praised it, how can this kid Tinglan bear this praise." ”

Women, you and I are talking about the family, so that the big men on the side have no way to put their beaks.

After a moment, Chang Xinghou seized the opportunity to say something.

He asked Xueyue, who was pouring tea, "Why haven't Du'er, Heng'er, and Yang'er come yet?" ”

"Hui Hou Ye," Xue Yue respectfully served tea and replied: "Fenghua has already gone to invite Miss Dusk and Heng Gongzi, as for the eldest prince, the slave maid has not seen her for a while." ”

Changxing waited for hearing the words before he remembered that he had indeed not seen his son for several days.

"Master," Yang explained with a smile, "Yang'er's child went out to find your birthday gift a few days ago, saying that he would give you the best birthday gift as a tribute to filial piety." ”

As she spoke, Fenghua had already led the people.

"I've seen my father-in-law, my mother-in-law." The siblings were expressionless.

"Twilight, Heng'er, come here." Chang Xinghou smiled and beckoned, like a loving father.

"Twilight girl, come to my stepmother." Yang's tone was gentle, and he instructed Xu Ruixiang, who was blinking secretly at Xu Chaodui beside him, "Why don't you go and bring your sister Dui over." ”

Xu Ruixiang grinned, walked quickly to Xu Chaodui, took her hand affectionately, and brought her to Yang's side.

Yang forcibly suppressed the disgust in his heart, looked at the still cold girl with a kind face, and said in a concerned tone: "My stepmother knows that you have always been happy and afraid of life, if you feel uncomfortable in your heart, I will ask your sister Xiang to send you back in a while." If you need anything, just tell your stepmother, and your stepmother will let Fenghua send it to you. ”

On the side, Xu Ruixiang looked at her mother's rare and kind appearance, lowered her eyes and sighed secretly.

If her mother is really so good to Twilight, then she will be happy.

"Thank you, stepmother." In the face of Yang's gentle words, the girl's beautiful face was not moved at all.

Seeing such a warm scene, the guests present were secretly amazed.

Mr. and Mrs. Chang Xinghou are really well-known for their kindness.

not only took the poor orphans back to the house to raise, but also recognized them as righteous sons and daughters.

For so many years, the sisters and brothers have been treated as their own children, and there are not many people in this world who can do this.

At this time, a servant girl trotted in to break the warm scene, and her tone was faintly excited: "Lord Hou, madam, His Royal Highness King Linwang and the prince of Chang'an have arrived." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was a little surprised, and they couldn't help but look out the door.

I saw two men in fancy clothes coming side by side. Among them, the handsome but unsmiling is the prince of Chang'an, who is more familiar to everyone.

And the other one, his appearance is better than that of the prince, like the first ray of sunshine after the rain, stunning and public.

"Is that His Royal Highness?" Lin Shangshu couldn't believe his eyes and asked Mrs. quietly.

Mrs. Shangshu shook her head slightly: "You don't know, how do I know?" ”

Lin Shangshu rubbed his eyes and looked at it again, yes, it was indeed His Royal Highness King Lin.

The teenage hero who was sent to the army at the age of fourteen and became famous in the first war at the age of sixteen.

When the crown prince ascended the throne as emperor, he sent his only younger brother to the army for training.

I heard that King Lin has followed General Xiahou through more than 1,000 battles over the years, and has rarely been defeated.

At the age of sixteen, he was able to lead the army to stand alone, and his prestige in the army was extremely high.

General Xiahou once praised him: "King Lin's character is upright, courageous, pro-soldiers and people, and people respect him, and he is the pillar of the country." ”

This year, Fang and the weak crown, no one in the Feng Kingdom knows the name of the king.

However, this little prince is arrogant and has always done his own thing.

Since returning to the capital, he has lived in a simple place, not making friends, not attending banquets, and sometimes not even going to court.

I heard that some officials who wanted to make friends came to visit, and all of them closed their doors.

I didn't expect to come to Changxinghou's birthday banquet today, which is really amazing.

Chang Xinghou was also surprised. He never thought that the little prince would come, and sending invitations was just a formality, could he be so face-saving?

Obviously, he can't, he has only seen King Lin a few times, and his friendship has not yet reached this point.

In the blink of an eye, two handsome men walked into the lobby.

Chang Xinghou was a quick responder, and immediately stepped forward to greet the two, "His Royal Highness the King and the prince deigned to come, Xu is extremely honored." ”

These words were addressed primarily to the king.

He knows about the prince and his daughter, and sooner or later he will be a family, so he won't have to see each other.

And King Lin is different.

Changxing asked himself, he and His Royal Highness King Linwang didn't have much friendship, King Linwang must have come here for a purpose.

"Today's Hou Ye's birthday, Xiao Wang prepared some light gifts to congratulate, and I hope that Hou Ye will not be disgusted."

The kind words were said to Chang Xinghou, but someone's gaze swept over everyone one by one, and finally fell on the independent plain-clothed girl.

The four eyes were facing each other, and the child's eyes were slightly bent with a smile, as if there were ripples.

And a hint of surprise flashed in the girl's cold eyes, and then returned to flatness, and lowered her eyes no longer to look at him.

Li Hanchen was suddenly a little lost, and his little butterfly really forgot about him.

After a few words of greeting with Changxing Hou, Li Wuye, the prince of Chang'an on the side, his eyes fell directly on Xu Tinglan, and Xu Tinglan lowered his head shyly.

At the same time, look at your sweetheart, why is the gap so big?

Chang Xinghou just invited the two of them to take a seat, and another elegant young man came, followed by a green-clothed servant, who was holding a golden-mouthed white porcelain bowl in his hand.

The young man was dressed in a moon-white robe, with a handsome face, and a bit of a shadow of long-term waiting.

The young man is the sister-in-law of Changxing Houfu, Xu Xiangyang, fourteen years old, slightly longer Xu Chaoheng for one year.

Xu Xiangyang walked into the lobby, first bowed to the guests one by one, and then walked to his parents and knelt down and kowtowed.

"Father, my son has been out for a few days to find a special birthday gift for his father, but after thinking about it, no matter how precious the gift is, it is just an object after all, and it can't last long. Therefore, the son personally cooked longevity noodles for his father, and wished his father a long life and good health. ”

Xu Xiangyang's tone was respectful and sincere.

After speaking, he took the white porcelain bowl containing longevity noodles in the hands of the green-clothed servant and offered it with both hands, "Father, what you eat is not longevity noodles, but a piece of gratitude from your son." ”

When the words fell, there was a chorus of admiration around. Several ladies were envious.

What a sensible child, he should really tie up his own bastard boy to learn how others are sons!

Chang Xinghou was extremely satisfied at this time, took the chopsticks in his son's hand and tasted them with emotion.

This bite almost killed him.

Chang Xinghou's smile froze at the corner of his mouth. This longevity noodle is good, it's so unpalatable!

Even though it was unpalatable, for the sake of face, Chang Xinghou still swallowed it.

"Yang'er, your kindness has been received by your father, this longevity ...... It's a nice ......."

The young man didn't know that he was complained about by his father in his heart, and smiled: "It's good if my father likes it." ”

At this time, the old housekeeper immediately rushed to save Changxinghou.

"Master, everything has been prepared, the guests have been led to the garden to wait, please move with your lords."

Chang Xinghou hurriedly put down the chopsticks in his hand, and after taking a sip of the teacup at hand, he got up and invited everyone: "Please move to the garden, Xu specially prepared a song and dance opera for enjoyment today." ”

"Ahem-" At the right time, the young man in Tsing Yi coughed, and everyone looked over.

Xu Chaoheng's face was a little whiter than before, and he covered his mouth and said, "Father-in-law, Chaoheng is a little unwell, can you let my sister send me back to rest." ”

Chang Xinghou was busy asking with concern when he heard this: "Where is Heng'er uncomfortable?" My father-in-law asked me to ask a doctor to show you. ”

Xu Chaoheng shook his head slightly: "Father Lao is worried, but he was a little uncomfortable with the cool breeze blowing last night, and it will be fine if he goes back to rest for a while." ”

Xu Chaodui hurriedly came to Xu Chaoheng's side to support him, and saluted slightly, "Father-in-law, then I will help my younger brother go back to the room to rest first." ”

"Hey." Changxing waited for the next step: "The father-in-law will call a few more people to take care of you, if Heng'er is uncomfortable, let someone tell the father-in-law immediately, do you know?" ”

Xu Chaowan nodded slightly and helped Xu Chaoheng leave.

Li Hanchen's gaze was always fixed on the girl, and the girl's eyes were straight, and she never looked at him more.