In this way, there are fewer people left. Then I saw Gu Shangqing coming over and said to Mrs. Gu that she was ready to start the banquet.

It seems that these people left behind are all close to the Gu family, and they usually move around a lot.

Of course, it is not excluded that some people who have other purposes and want to take this opportunity to make friends with the Gu family or other big families will naturally stay and have more contact.

The feast began, and there were not many male guests, the older ones sat at one table, and the younger ones sat at one table, and there were only these two tables. Old Man Gu, Prime Minister Gu, and Gu Shangqing sat at two tables to accompany each other.

Unexpectedly, Su Jinyao didn't see Feng Shusheng's figure, and it seemed that even the few young men who were surrounding him just now were gone.

There were quite a few female guests, and the ladies of each province sat at two tables, and the other three tables were those ladies.

However, none of the ladies have left the cabinet, so the three tables are placed behind several screens.

Gu Xueqi, Gu Yuxuan and Su Jinyao were at one of the tables, and there were a few other people on the table who were also familiar with the Gu family sisters, and they could be regarded as best friends in handkerchiefs.

The ancients paid attention to "eating without saying anything", and today's people are either high-ranking officials and dignitaries, or they are the ladies of the command, and other teenagers are not ordinary people, so they are relatively quiet when eating. Only the older table toasts each other and says a few polite words.

And the female guests almost occasionally lowered their voices and whispered a few words.

Su Jinyao's table was only a little more lively with Gu Yuxuan, but she didn't dare to make a loud noise, just said something from time to time with a little girl next to her who looked younger than her.

Su Jinyao buried her head in eating and only cared about eating, because she knew the Gu family sisters at the table, and the others didn't know each other, so there was really no topic.

Although this banquet was sumptuous, it was tasteless. The most important thing on this occasion is to show identity and style, and then there is a good upbringing, so naturally no one eats Hesse nonsense.

When the banquet is also dispersed, today's Gua Jin ceremony can be regarded as a successful end.

Prime Minister Gu and Mrs. Gu took the Gu family sisters and Su Jinyao to send the guests away at the door, and everyone breathed a long sigh of relief.

Mrs. Gu also showed fatigue, so she said, "Everyone is tired today." The old lady has also gone back to rest, telling us that we don't need to go back to say goodbye, just go back to rest. ”

And they all said yes, and went their separate ways. Mrs. Gu stopped Su Jinyao again and said to her, "Jinyao, you are also tired, so your aunt won't keep you more." It's just that you have to get up early tomorrow morning and go to the palace, you must remember, don't get up late. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Yes, I remember." Mingjuan will come and tell me to get up, too. ”

Mrs. Gu nodded reassuringly, and was helped back to rest by her personal maid.

This day passed like a marquee, and the nervousness that Su Jinyao had at the beginning was gone. At this time, I was idle, but I breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a major event had landed.

This night was peaceful, and Su Jinyao slept until dawn.

But when she opened her eyes, she felt that something was wrong, and when she turned her head, she saw a note at the head of the bed.

Can't look shabby

Su Jinyao blinked, and her heart beat a few times. Because she could be sure that she didn't have this note until she fell asleep. Did she sleep so deeply? I didn't even know if someone came in.

Su Jinyao's eyes swept around, and when she saw that there was nothing unusual in the room, she leaned sideways and propped herself up with her elbows, grabbed the note and glanced at it.

At this look, Su Jinyao's brows furrowed. Because there are only two words on this note: two days.

And although it was a simple two words, Su Jinyao recognized that it should be Gu Xuebin's note.

So, Gu Xuebin came last night, after he fell asleep? Leaving this note for yourself?

However, the note left the night before was "one day", and the note left last night said "two days". Is that why he's coming back tonight and writing himself a "three-day"?

He's not sick, is he? I ran here in the middle of the night while I was asleep, just to leave two words?

Although she was puzzled, Su Jinyao still subconsciously put this note in the drawer and put it together with yesterday's note. When you have time, ask Gu Xuebin what this means.

Su Jinyao got up and washed up by herself as usual. There's no ritual going on today, so there's no need to do the shower and change dress.

However, you still need to dress up a little bit when you enter the palace, and of course you need to wear clothes that are solemn and good-looking. This is all what Mingjuan told her on the way back to the house yesterday.

It's rare, Su Jinyao didn't feel that Mingjuan was verbose, and she listened very seriously.

Su Jinyao had just washed her face and was standing in front of the wardrobe to choose clothes, when she heard footsteps, it should be Mingjuan who came with someone.

Sure enough, there was a knock on the door, and Mingjuan asked outside the door, "Miss, are you up?" ”

"Come in." While calling Mingjuan in, Su Jinyao took out a small fuchsia jacket from the wardrobe, and chose a big red pleated skirt and a red wide-brimmed belt.

When Mingjuan came in, she saw Su Jinyao holding a red skirt and a small jacket and gesturing together, it should be to see the matching effect.

Mingjuan stretched out her hand to take it, and she compared it to Su Jinyao to show it, and asked, "Miss, what hairstyle do you want to comb today?" I also comb my hair, and I'm not very good at makeup, but Mingcui actually does a good job. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, first chose this outfit, then sat in front of the dresser, and said, "Isn't the hairstyle from now on too casual?" Then you can just look at the comb, but don't get too complicated. ”

Mingjuan said: "Of course, the hairstyle after Gua Jin should be more delicate. However, this is different from the coiled hair after getting married, so as long as the first half is curled, it is relatively simple. ”

As he spoke, he curled a blue snail bun, and asked Su Jinyao before inserting the hairpin: "Miss, is this okay?" It's simple and good-looking, a hairpin is embellished, and two ribbons are tied. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and did not object. In fact, as long as it is simple and does not drag the scalp pain, she is satisfied.

Mingjuan asked Mingcui to come over and put on Su Jinyao's makeup. Mingcui is also a girl with a heart, when Mingluo put on Su Jinyao's makeup two days ago, she saw it in her eyes and knew that Su Jinyao liked light makeup.

Therefore, there is no need for Su Jinyao to deliberately explain, so she painted Su Jinyao with elegance and beauty, pure and beautiful guests.

Su Jinyao looked in the mirror and felt quite satisfied

, smiled at Mingjuan to show encouragement.

After combing her hair and putting on makeup, Mingjuan looked at Su Jinyao again, wanting to see if there was anything else that had not been dressed.

As a result, it was found that Su Jinyao's beauty at this time was extremely beautiful, but the hairstyle was simple, and a hairpin decorated the hairstyle; The makeup is also so elegant, it inevitably looks too plain, right?

Mingjuan was afraid that this would not be grand enough, so she said to Su Jinyao: "Miss, after all, I want to enter the palace to see the queen mother and the queen mother, and it is better to be grand." If you're not a fan of step swinging, wear a pair of nice earrings. If you don't have a few pieces of jewelry, you really can't look stylish. ”

Su Jinyao thought about it, although she didn't have to compare her beauty with the warblers and Yanyan in the palace, it was too simple and simple, but it looked shabby in the ancient family.

Especially if she is the daughter of the Gu family later, and she has just recognized her ancestors and returned to her ancestors, if it is too simple and shabby, it seems that the Gu family has treated her badly.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao said: "Then choose a pair of earrings, and then put on the hibiscus bracelet sent by the queen yesterday." Today's visit can be regarded as a tribute to the queen. ”

In fact, the gifts sent to Su Jinyao's house yesterday were not just those sent by the Queen Mother and the Empress. Most of the gifts received after the previous ceremony were gold and silver jewelry, agate beads, and the like.

Su Jinyao looked at a few pieces, some of which were too exaggerated and luxurious, not the type she liked, so she didn't have much interest, so she just put them in the cabinet as they were. I have seen the pair of hibiscus bracelets given by the queen, and I still like it.

Mingjuan went to get the hibiscus bracelet, and Su Jinyao had already found a pair of red corundum earrings in the jewelry box and put them on.

The style of this pair of earrings is a little exaggerated, but it also echoes Su Jinyao's red dress, which can be described as the finishing touch and complements each other.

Mingjuan opened the jewelry box containing the hibiscus bracelet, and the pair of bracelets inside was a moist baby pink, and the water head was excellent, as if it was a drop of water rolling on the hibiscus flower.

Su Jinyao thought about it and wore a pair of hibiscus bracelets on her left hand, instead of one on her left and one on her left hand.

In this way, the hibiscus bracelet will make a crisp and pleasant sound when it collides gently, and people's eyes can't help but see Su Jinyao's slender, white wrist, giving people a different sense of pure beauty.

Mingjuan couldn't help but be amazed: "Miss, look at the beauty in this mirror, it's like a fairy in the sky." Even if it is in the palace, it is an eye-catching one. ”

Su Jinyao smoothed her hair with a smile and said, "You don't have to flatter me, there are so many beauties in the world, and many of them have entered the palace." I can be regarded as a green leaf among a hundred flowers, which is almost enough. ”

Seeing that Mingjuan wanted to say something, Su Jinyao waved her hand and said, "Let's go, don't delay the hour." I didn't sleep too late, so don't make my aunt wait for a long time because of your words. ”

Mingjuan was immediately silent, took the white fox fur and put it on her body, fastened the buttons, and then helped Su Jinyao out of the door.

Su Jinyao looked at Mingjuan who was holding her arm, and then at Mingrui and Mingcui who were walking on the other side, plus a happy pendant who was also respectful, and suddenly felt that her pomp and circumstance had also been put up.

And the strange thing is that she used to think it was strange to watch others hug each other. But now that it has fallen on her own head, she doesn't seem to feel too uncomfortable.

The way to not be sleepy or lazy

Su Jinyao didn't sleep lazy, and combing her hair and makeup was simple and generous, so it didn't take much time. So when she came to the main hall, she was the first to be early.

The second one was Gu Xueqi, dressed in a pink dress and wearing a half-cut cloak of rabbit fur. It's not very luxurious, but it's youthful and beautiful.

Then Mrs. Gu came with Gu Yuxuan. Gu Yuxuan was still a little sleepy, her big eyes that were originally clear seemed to be closed, and she seemed to be dozing off when she walked.

Gu Xueqi walked over, shook Gu Yuxuan's body, and said, "Why haven't you woken up yet?" ”

"There's a cat that always jumps on my roof, and I suspect it's the one who took the abalone yesterday." Gu Yuxuan looked aggrieved, glanced at Su Jinyao, and said, "Second sister, you didn't let me arrest it yesterday, but it came over to provoke me." Seeing that I came back from the palace today, I caught it and locked it up and starved for a few days. ”

Su Jinyao smiled when she heard this, and said, "Then you can arrest it, I don't care about you today." ”

Gu Yuxuan yawned again, and leaned on Gu Xueqi's shoulder a little stupidly.

Mrs. Gu said, "Okay, let's go." Today, I went to say hello to the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother, and it must not be too late. ”

After speaking, he took Gu Yuxuan's hand and patted it twice, and said: "I don't care about you if you want to sleep in the carriage for a while, but if you want to be like this when you get out of the car, I will send you back to copy the family training." ”

"Got it, it won't be." When Gu Yuxuan heard the "family motto", he immediately became energetic. But those eyes were still blank and sleepy, and it could be seen that they were strong spirits.

Su Jinyao smiled and said to Mrs. Gu: "Don't worry, aunt, I will sit with Yuxuan, and give her a massage when she is in the car, so as to ensure that she will be alive and energetic when she gets out of the car." ”

Su Jinyao is a disciple of the divine doctor, and such a little trick can be caught. As long as you pinch Gu Yuxuan's refreshing acupuncture points a few times, you are guaranteed to make her feel energetic immediately.

When they had finished speaking, they all went out of the door. There were already two carriages parked outside the door, Mrs. Gu took one by herself, and Su Jinyao and the Gu family sisters took one.

I already knew the day before that the main purpose of going to the palace today was to send Su Jinyao's birthday and name post. However, Mrs. Gu took the girls to the harem and greeted the queen mother and queen mother according to etiquette.

And the old man and the prime minister went directly to the early dynasty and settled this matter with the emperor, which can be regarded as an explanation in front of the civil and military officials.

After all, it is the prince's wedding, and even if the emperor and the queen mother agree, this matter will be announced to the world. It can't be passed quietly.

More importantly, there will be a lot of interests involved, such as the future power of the Gu family in the court, how the part of the people who originally remained neutral will stand in line, or how the other part of the people led by the Feng family will deal with it, all of which have to have a result today.

It can be said that today, whether it is above the court or in the inner courtyard of the palace, it is necessary to go through a seemingly calm but turbulent game.

The various arrangements made before, and the rise and fall of various big families, have also taken a new turn today.

However, because today is Chinese New Year's Eve, the flavor of the year is stronger. In the eyes of ordinary people, they don't care if your emperor marries a daughter-in-law or daughter. All they need is a happy and stable life.

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In this festive atmosphere, which is full of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, every household is full of lights and is very lively.

Although this is the capital, the children have also begun to set off firecrackers. Every now and then there was a crisp pop, followed by the children's commotion.

When Su Jinyao heard the first burst of firecrackers, she was obviously stunned for a moment. Then I remembered that there was no restriction on fireworks in ancient times, so this lively atmosphere was even more sufficient.

Gu Yuxuan went to sit aside, frowning and looking unhappy. Apparently because he couldn't continue sleeping in the carriage, he was woken up by the sound of firecrackers and was unhappy.

Su Jinyao reached over and rubbed Gu Yuxuan's arm a few times. Then he slapped her back, shoulders and neck, and finally massaged several acupressure points on her head for a while. Then he said, "Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and you're good to go." ”

Gu Yuxuan was massaged very comfortably by Su Jinyao, and naturally followed her words.

When I opened my eyes again, a pair of eyes that were originally a little sluggish because of the sleepiness had been replaced by clarity, and the depths of the eyes were full of surprise and joy.

"Second sister, your skills are really amazing." Gu Yuxuan is really no longer sleepy, but full of energy. Pulling Su Jinyao's sleeve, he said, "Originally, Third Brother Feng told me yesterday that your medical skills are superb, but I didn't dare to believe it too much, but now I understand that you are really a disciple of the divine doctor." ”

"Feng Shusheng? What did he say about me? Su Jinyao thought of Feng Shusheng's seemingly incomparably sincere, warm smile face, and felt that he must be uneasy and kind in his bones.

Gu Yuxuan didn't pay attention to Su Jinyao's expression and attitude, and said truthfully: "Third Brother Feng said that the second sister is worthy of being a disciple of the divine doctor, and her hands hurt her feet and feet, and her feet hurt her head, and her magic skills are very good. At the time, I wondered, why do I need a doctor for foot pain? But just now after you patted me on the arm and back, I knew that pinching my arm can also make people sober. ”

"Flutter" Su Jinyao smiled after hearing this, and said, "It's a pity that I will massage your acupoints." If I knew you were talking like this, I would have used another method to make you sober up all at once. ”

"Is there another way?" Gu Yuxuan was suddenly even more surprised, and asked anxiously: "Second sister, tell me quickly, what other effective methods are there, you can be awake without identifying the acupuncture points?" I'm always thirsty to sleep, and if I can learn a few tricks from you, and it's not too difficult, I won't always be blamed by my mother. ”

Su Jinyao listened and sighed softly. Suddenly, he stretched out his hand and twisted Gu Yuxuan's thigh, and said, "If you twist the flesh on your leg hard, you can wake up immediately." ”

"Shhh...... It hurts. Gu Yuxuan almost screamed.

Fortunately, Su Jinyao didn't really work hard, she just let go after a little twisting. Otherwise, it is estimated that Mrs. Gu who was able to call the carriage in front of Gu Yuxuan heard it.

Gu Xueqi, who had been watching from the side and didn't speak, also smiled, nodded and said, "Jin Yao's method is the most practical, and you don't need to study medicine." Yuxuan, if you are lazy in bed in the future, I will twist you twice. ”

"Eldest sister, how have you changed? In the past, you and our eldest brother loved me the most. Now, you have all become the eldest brother and sister of the second sister, and the last thing you want to see is me. ”