This kind of elegant thing, a person like Sima Qu who has passed and is not confused, has no intention of joining in the fun. Moreover, the Holy God sent him an errand, and even if he wanted to, he was powerless.

But in officialdom, you have to be thorough, see all directions, listen to all directions. His wife and concubines play a very important role in it, and they are inextricably linked to his official career. If he let his daughter get to know more young masters and young ladies from famous and noble families, it would be beneficial and harmless to his career, so he would have to ask a little bit.

On the eve of the Spring Festival, at the request of Sima Qu, the Lu family specially summoned everyone to Tingxue Pavilion, wanting to briefly explain tomorrow's events and determine who would go to the meeting.

Lu's residence, inside the Listening Snow Pavilion.

Everyone sat down according to their dignity and humility, sipped tea, and waited for Lu Shi to give the "order".

Although Zhong Xiaoniang's face was full of reluctance, she did not make any complaints, and remained silent.

Lu Shi sat in the main seat, holding a teacup in his hand, gently stirring the floating tea leaves in the cup.

When she saw Zhong Xiaoniang like this, she seemed to be a little uneasy. Maybe she hasn't gotten used to her identity as a housewife, and she always feels like she's a little shorter in front of Zhong Xiaoniang. Maybe she is used to chattering Zhong Xiaoniang on weekdays, and such a quiet Zhong Xiaoniang makes her uneasy.

Sima Guansheng and Sima Daiyu whispered on the side and talked happily.

When Sima Daiyuan saw the two of them like this, she was immediately full of anger. It's jealousy, it's envy, and more so hatred.

After being silent for a long time, Lu Shi smiled and said: "Sister Jia Yun, tomorrow is a rare meeting in a hundred years, and our house is also fortunate to be invited." My husband asked me to discuss with you who would go to the meeting tomorrow. ”

She used words very amiably, and did not put on a bit of a housewife.

"These things, of course, are decided by the eldest lady at her sole discretion, and I will do my best to cooperate."

"In this case, let the girls go to see the world, as in previous years. I've always been quiet, and I have to take care of Shuo'er, so I won't join in the fun. If Sister Jia Yun is free, let's go with a few girls tomorrow! Several girls are still young, and they still need Sister Jia Yun to take care of them, so as to prevent them from making mistakes at the meeting and damaging the face of the Sima family. ”

As soon as Lu's voice fell, before Zhong Xiaoniang could speak, Sima Daiyuan hurriedly took Lu's words and asked urgently: "Mother, what do you mean by this, that we four sisters are going?" ”

Sima Daiyuan thought about it, if Sima Guansheng was allowed to go out, Sima Guansheng would definitely find a way to meet Liu Liyue privately, she couldn't bear such a thing happening.

"Yes! Although Dai Yu is small, she really wants to go, and I, as a mother, can't be unreasonably obstructed, right? ”

"If the fourth sister wants to go, then let her go, I, as the eldest sister, will take care of it carefully. But the second sister has always been quiet, so her mother should not force her to go with her. The smile on his face is also very stiff, and he feels like he is not smiling.

When Sima Guansheng heard this, he sneered in his heart.

Big sister! Big sister, what kind of medicine are you selling in this gourd? If you don't stop it, I really don't want to go when it's boring. But if you're in such a hurry to stop it, then I really have to go.

She did not show weakness, neither humble nor arrogant: "Thank you big sister for thinking about Guan Sheng, this time Guan Sheng also wants to join in the fun, besides, I have promised my mother to take the fourth sister with me to help take care of the fourth sister, so I won't bother the big sister." ”

"......" Sima Daiyuan was speechless when she was resisted, she didn't want to tear her face with Sima Guansheng, she could only sulk, and she could only pour herself out of her anger. His face instantly became extremely unnatural, and he was deflated like a frosted eggplant.

How could Zhong Xiaoniang watch her being wronged, and said helpfully: "Big lady, forgive me for talking too much." After all, this Guan Sheng has a marriage contract with Feng Mansion, and the county lord Liu Yuwan can be regarded as a relative of the emperor, how can she let her future daughter-in-law go to that kind of mixed place, ruin her Feng Mansion's innocent reputation, and ask the eldest lady to think carefully. ”

"This?" Lu Shidai's eyebrows frowned slightly, looked around left and right, and stopped talking, as if she had no opinion.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Sima Guansheng said with a smile: "Aunt Zhong's words are wrong, this grand event is held by the Holy Lord today, could it be that Aunt Zhong is saying that it is a dirty thing to obey the holy will?" Does my father know that Aunt Zhong is so courageous? He has no fear of committing the sin. ”

"You...... You are strong and sophistry! ”

"Guan Sheng is just talking about things, if Aunt Zhong feels that what Guan Sheng said is unreasonable, Guan Sheng can go and ask his father to comment."

"......" Zhong Xiaoniang was so angry that she didn't say anything, her hands tightly grasped her dress, her eyes widened angrily, and she seemed to have the urge to do it.

After glaring at Sima Guansheng for a moment, she twisted her head to the side angrily, no longer talking to Sima Guansheng.

Lu Shi was caught in the middle, and he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Seeing that the two were no longer bickering, she smiled awkwardly: "This event is rare to see in a hundred years, I heard that the lottery is still three thousand gold medals, it is a pity not to take a look." ”

"What? A thousand gold medals? ”

"What? A thousand gold medals? ”

Sima Guansheng and Zhong Xiaoniang interrupted Lu almost in unison, and both of them showed excitement on their faces.

The two of them felt uncomfortable because of this coincidence, and they both glanced at each other with disgust.

This thousand gold medals, as the name suggests, is the meaning of "a promise of a thousand gold". And this is the "one promise" of today's saints, as the saying goes: you have no jokes. This gold medal is equivalent to Shang Fang's sword, yellow coat and the like.

Anyone who holds a thousand gold medals can ask the Holy God today for a wish, as long as it is not against morality, not murder and arson, not interfere in politics and humiliate the country, the Holy God will keep his promise.

Of course, those who hold thousands of gold medals are also knowledgeable and knowledgeable, so naturally they will not give the saint a problem, and they will not ask for too much.

Zhong Xiaoniang pondered, if she could win a thousand gold medals, wouldn't Sima Dai's marriage be completely reversed, so that the saint could give a good fate.

And Sima Guansheng is looking forward to using this thousand gold medals to seek the fulfillment of her and Liu Liyue by the saint.

"Yes! And it is three pieces, which shows that the saint attaches great importance to this grand event today, and I heard that the saint will also come to watch the meeting in person. If you don't go, it's really a big pity. I know that Sister Jia Yun is also kind, but Guan Sheng is also a woman who is about to become a woman, let her deal with social matters by herself, so we will be secretly idle and stop worrying about it. ”

Lu Shi was a peacemaker and helped round the field.

When Zhong Xiaoniang heard this, she immediately put away her anger and said with a smile: "It's all up to the eldest lady to decide!" I am a concubine, and I dare not trespass. ”

After everything was agreed, everyone dispersed. Zhong Xiaoniang's mother and daughter rushed back to Liuying Pavilion angrily, and Zhong Xiaoniang scolded all the way.

"This cheap hoof, climbing such a high branch, what are you tossing around? Is it possible that I really want to turn a sparrow into a phoenix, and the mother of the world can't do it, it's really above the top. ”

"Grandma, you have to perform well tomorrow and come back with a thousand gold medals. Otherwise, our mother and daughter don't want to have a good life in the future. She said to Sima Daiyuan, who was sulking with her cheeks puffed out.

"Keju, riding archery, polo, which one am I proficient in? Do you really think that the thousand gold medals can be given away in vain? Sima Daiyuan's face was full of displeasure, and she said angrily.

"Wu can't be successful, isn't there still a text? Piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, what are you not proficient in? ”

"Huh! My little skill, in front of my second sister, is the class to get the axe. If she really wants to grab it, how can she let me win the championship? ”

"What will the do? Isn't it just written like that? Is it possible that the two-double crucian carp can still turn over the waves? ”

Sima Guansheng has been hiding her edge before, and her superb talent is unknown to outsiders.

Sima Daiyuan looked disappreciative, gave Lu Shi a roll of his eyes, and stopped talking.

At this moment, her heart was in turmoil.

Seeing that the marriage period was advancing day by day, she was helpless, and the damn Yu Mochu couldn't find anyone. Liu Liyue abandoned her like a shoe, and what was even worse was the best sister, who actually snatched the person she liked behind her back, her heart was not messy, that was really a strange thing.

Taking advantage of the night and the dim candlelight in the courtyard, the group walked towards the Liuying Pavilion while talking.

Zhong Xiaoniang was still chattering, "Haven't you always been good friends with that cheap hoof?" Why don't you let her help you win a thousand gold medals? ”

"It's really not good, you can spend a lot of money to buy it."

There was no echo in the middle of the ring.

"Hey! Grandma, have you heard the words of the mother? Zhong Xiaoniang saw Sima walking forward with her head covered without saying a word, she raised her voice and shouted.

Sima Daiyuan not only turned a deaf ear, but also quickened her steps, as if to avoid Zhong Xiaoniang's annoying nagging.

Zhong Xiaoniang followed closely behind, still babbling non-stop.

The next day, everyone got up early, dressed up, and after breakfast, they got into the carriage that had already been set up, and headed for the racecourse.

The Royal Racecourse in the suburbs has already been carefully decorated.

Pastries and fruits, cups and bowls of tea saucers, maidservants, a few awnings, everything.

Due to the fact that the saint has to come in person today, the guards around are also very strict, and there are people at the entrance to check the invitation sticker, and only after verifying that they can enter after the back.

Those who enter, except for the servants who are serving, are all high-ranking officials and nobles, and this grand event is really unprecedented, which makes ordinary people envious and curious.

On the bank of the Luoyang River, there are crowds of people, and there are many people who join in the excitement, making the already huge event even more spectacular.

In the venue, gongs and drums were noisy, laughter and laughter were loud, and there was chaos everywhere.

When Sima Guansheng and his entourage entered the door, a small servant stepped forward to lead them to an awning with a not too good viewing angle and sat down, and then a maid served pastries and tea.

At a glance, there are all aristocratic sons and ladies dressed in brocade clothes, and they are full of luxury.

The first time Sima Daiyu went out, she encountered such a grand event, and at this moment, she was not only excited but also excited. She looked around with a smile like a flower, for fear of falling into something.

Not long after, with a shout that is neither yin nor yang, the holy car arrived, and everyone in the audience left their seats and knelt down to greet them.

Sima Daiyu saw the current saint for the first time, standing upright regardless of importance, looking at the saint and exclaiming: "This is your majesty today?" is so heroic, before, I thought His Majesty was an old man who was over the age of sixties? ”