Since he was the Marquis of Pingxi, even if he didn't want to be disturbed by mundane things, Mei Yuan's mansion had to hold a banquet.

Mei Yuan didn't care much about his being named Pingxihou, but he felt that his daughter-in-law was already a first-class lady, and he should hold a banquet to celebrate.

Qiao Huaping said casually.

So the banquet was in full swing.

Qiao Huaping has not been moving around in Beijing except for the Duchess of Xiangguo. First, it is a matter of children, and she always has to give priority to a few children; Then she came to the capital for the first time, and countless people wanted to explore Mei Yuan's reality through her. She didn't bother to make promises to others.

It's just that at the moment, with Mei Yuan's feudal marquis as the boundary, the situation that used to be on guard against other people's temptations has come to an end a little.

However, Qiao Huaping and Mei Yuan were not ready to make a big deal, and only invited some generals who had a good relationship with Mei Yuan on weekdays, and ministers who had good intentions towards the military generals faction on weekdays.

On the day of the banquet, Xiangguogong's family was the first to arrive.

Originally, with the respect of the Duke of the Kingdom, there was no need for the Xiangguo family to come so early, but the Duchess of Xiangguo got out of the car with a smile and straddled Qiao Huaping's arm affectionately: "I haven't seen you for a while, so I think about it." I thought I'd come over sooner so I could talk to you more. ”

The third grandmother followed behind, laughing and quipping: "There is Mrs. Pingxihou in that comparison, those of us who are daughters-in-law, that is a place to retreat." ”

Everyone laughed.

Sang Guiwan reluctantly laughed too.

Duchess Xiangguo took Qiao Huaping's hand and walked into the garden, at this time most of the guests had not arrived, Duchess Xiangguo walked very leisurely, and commented from time to time: "It looks a lot better than the last time, it can be seen that you have put a lot of effort into it." ”

Qiao Huaping said with a smile: "In recent days, in addition to tossing children, I have tossed this garden. I found it a lot of fun. ”

When passing by the Water Pavilion, everyone saw a child sitting on the rockery by the lake fishing, and the third grandmother was surprised and laughed: "Why does it look like the fourth young master of your mansion?" ”

Qiao Huaping smiled: "Isn't that him?" …… When he heard that his aunt was coming, he had to catch a fat carp to add food to his aunt. ”

The Duchess of Xiangguo was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, and hurriedly said, "Then let Aye fish." I'm just waiting for the time to try the big carp that Ano caught for me. As she spoke, the Duchess of Xiangguo suddenly looked at Xiao Aye and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I always felt that Aye was a little familiar before, but I couldn't remember where I had seen it." Seeing that he can sit still like this at a young age, it reminds me that in the past, we were in the saint today, and we were also very able to sit at a young age, and sometimes I got out of class from the Taifu, and I came out of the queen's palace, and I saw it once......"

Speaking of this, the Duchess of Xiangguo probably thought of the body of the saint now, and her expression was also a little melancholy.

The speaker has no intention of listening, and the expression on Qiao's screen remains unchanged, but he chuckles in his heart.

Fortunately, the Duchess of Xiangguo didn't think much about it, and she didn't want to talk about such a heavy topic at today's banquet, so she smiled and took the initiative to divert the topic: "...... Speaking of which, I just wanted to say, Ping Niang, you are really looking good today, this pair of ruby earrings is very good for you...... Was it sent by Ah Ming? I remember one year he and my grandfather each got some of the finest rubies. As she spoke, the Duchess of Xiangguo approached and carefully examined Qiao's earrings.

Qiao painted the screen generously, and also turned his face sideways, making it more convenient for the Duchess of Xiangguo to see.

The third grandmother also made fun: "When Mrs. Hou came out to pick us up today, I thought some kind of fairy had descended to earth." ”

Everyone laughed.

Sang Guiwan laughed with everyone, but her heart was sour and astringent, and she was uncomfortable.

Talking and laughing, the group arrived at the courtyard where the guests were entertained.

This courtyard was cleaned up elegantly by Qiao Huaping, and there were two large vats in the courtyard, and some bowls of lotus were planted in them.

This is the season when the lotus flowers are withering, and the bowl lotus in the vat is actually in full bloom.

Everyone couldn't help but exclaim.

The third grandmother is in charge of the house, and she also knows a little about flowers on weekdays, so she naturally knows how difficult it is, and she can't help but look surprised: "What kind of flower raising saint hand is there in Mrs. Hou's house?" …… This lotus flower is too godly, right? ”

Qiao Huaping smiled and said nothing, and the little girl next to her couldn't help but say: "If you really want to talk about the Holy Hand of Flower Raising, it has to be our wife." These lotus flowers are taken care of by our wife on weekdays. ”

Qiao Huaping said with a smile: "Where is there any care, but just sprinkle water on the lotus leaves." This should be Lotus's own efforts. ”

She can't tell anyone else that there is a fertilizer in this vat that she makes with some of the raw materials in the space.

The third grandmother was stunned: "Mrs. Hou, you shouldn't be the reincarnation of a flower fairy, right?" ”

Everyone laughed.

Sang Guiwan looked at everyone laughing and laughing, her heart was sour, what is the great thing about this Qiao's ability to make grass with some flowers, isn't it just a country woman who crawled out of the dirt pile? That is, it was stained with General Yi's light, so everyone looked up to her.

Everyone talked and laughed, and other guests soon arrived, and all the women who came were the ladies of people they knew, and the atmosphere was very good.

It was the first time for most people to see Qiao Huaping, and they saw that the woman in front of them with a burning face, like a delicate flower, was actually an "ugly woman" who was spreading all over the capital, and they all widened their eyes.

There were also some fast-talking ladies who couldn't help but quip: "If Mrs. Hou's appearance is called an ugly woman without salt, then won't we become such an unsightly evil ghost?" ”

Everyone laughed.

Sang Guiwan listened to this compliment, but she only felt harsh, and her face was inevitably a little tense.

When the Duchess Xiangguo saw it, she pursed her lips.

She was still hesitant to bring Sang Guiwan over today, but Sang Guiwan begged bitterly, saying that she had changed, and now she was obedient to others, if she didn't go this time, Mrs. Qiao would not have misunderstood what she still thought about General Yi, so she avoided it...... It's better to come over frankly.

Duchess Xiangguo felt that this was also the case, and she also felt sorry for Sang Guiwan, so she agreed.

Seeing Sang Guiwan's pale face and barely smiling, the Duchess of Xiangguo was annoyed and distressed.

Fortunately, a lady led the juniors in the family to come over to salute and greet the Duchess of Xiangguo, but it temporarily distracted the Duchess of Xiangguo.

Qiao Huaping also noticed Sang Guiwan's abnormality, but she also heard that Sang Guiwan was discussing marriage at the moment, which already showed the attitude of the Xiangguo Mansion, and Qiao Huaping was not too worried.