Chao Li didn't hesitate, and directly shook his head and rejected Gu Hanzhang's proposal.

"No need, this kind of icing on the cake is not worse than me."

Regardless of whether Gu Hanzhang said this on purpose, or really thought it was good, Chao Li didn't plan to personally say hello to Lu Xiu.

It's not that I'm not happy for him, but at this moment, if Chao leaves, it will only make Lu Xiuyuan's heart even more unbearable.

So, it's better not to go.

Of course, the congratulatory gift has to be prepared, after all, there will be a banquet set up by the Ministry of Etiquette tonight, and the examiner and sixty candidates who have won the tribute will be invited to participate, not to mention that it is Lu Xiuyuan's birthday, and it will be sent privately.

At the banquet in the evening, there should be a lot of dignitaries and dignitaries to send a little gift to express their hearts, which is also a little optimistic about Huiyuan, and it also means to pull relationships.

There will be no women at such a banquet, as we all know, the new champion, Bangyan, and Tanhua have to be seen by the emperor, and the marriage is also decided by the emperor, so bringing or not bringing female dependents is a result.

Gradually, in the end, only men were left to participate, so Gu Hanzhang would also go tonight.

Gu Hanzhang nodded, "It's okay not to go, now that you know the result, it's enough." ”

"Yes, I'll let Pei Yu go and talk to Ling Xin immediately, she can go and congratulate Brother Lu, let's go back first. It just so happens that I still have something to do with Pei Yu, so as not to delay. "Towards the exit.

Hearing Chao Li say this, Gu Hanzhang naturally had no need to refuse.

When the carriage of the two was leaving, they happened to meet Lu Xiuyuan's gaze and happened to look over.

Seeing the carriage leaving, Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but look awkward.

If he is not mistaken, Fang Cai's carriage is from the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, and in the past, Chao Li returned to the Chaofu by taking this carriage that did not indicate his identity.

It turned out that Chao Li came to see the release list, but he didn't come to congratulate him, but left after learning the results.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Yaya, I understand what you mean, everything will be fine, and I will let it go, and you will only be the princess in the future.

"Brother Lu!"

The voice of surprise sounded in front of him, and Lu Xiuyuan raised his eyes to look.

There was also a carriage parked on the side of the carriage that had just left, and at this moment, the curtain of the other party's carriage was raised, revealing that the person who was talking inside was Song Lingxin.

Lu Xiuyuan understood that Song Lingxin should be waiting for her, and after a little hesitation, he still walked over.

"Miss Song is also here to see the list?"

In fact, Song Lingxin's purpose for coming, Lu Xiuyuan's heart was very clear, but he couldn't say it.

Song Lingxin's smile narrowed slightly, "Brother Lu, I came to see if you are a high school tribute, but I didn't expect you to be Huiyuan, I'm happy for you." ”

"Thank you, Miss Song." Lu Xiuyuan bowed slightly.

Seeing him answer so indifferently, Song Lingxin's heart felt like a basin of cold water had been poured on her, obviously it was already a little hot, but her heart was cold.

If it weren't for the fact that there were too many people around, Song Lingxin still wanted to say something to him, but unfortunately the time and place were not right at this time.

"Congratulations, Brother Song, since I already know your good news, then I will go back, and you will be busy later. The officials of the Ministry of Rites will come to the door to report the good news, I believe that your mother is also happy for you, and by the way, the birthday is auspicious. Song Lingxin smiled.

After speaking, she handed a small brocade box in her hand to Lu Xiuyuan.

This brocade box has been in her hand for a long time, and she even sweats slightly, in the final analysis, when the list is just released, I am afraid that Lu Xiu is far from being on the list.

Song Lingxin didn't know much about Lu Xiuyuan's literary talents, and she could only pray for God's blessing so that Lu Xiuyuan could achieve a good ranking.

Fortunately, he didn't disappoint her.

As for this birthday gift, she didn't know if Lu Xiuyuan would accept it.

Lu Xiuyuan was a little hesitant, but the number of people around him had gradually begun to increase, and he was worried that being recognized would affect Song Lingxin's reputation, so he had to take it with both hands.

"Thank you, Miss Song."

Take it and send it back tomorrow, the heart has been received, and that's enough.

Seeing Lu Xiuyuan accept the gift, Song Lingxin didn't think too much, he was very happy at the moment, his eyes were full of smiles.

"I'll go first."

Lu Xiuyuan nodded in response, and watched Song Lingxin's carriage slowly leave.

Chaoli and Gu Hanzhang had just returned to Tingyu Pavilion, and Tsing Yi took a letter over.

"Whose prayer?" Chao Li asked.

Tsing Yi sighed, "This is a letter from the second lady, I want to ask to see the young lady, if the young lady agrees with her, she will come to the door tomorrow." ”

"My second sister has only been married for a few days, is there any other woman around my brother-in-law, and she has nothing to do to ask to see me?" Chaoli smiled, "But since it's the second sister's request, I, as a sister, naturally shouldn't refuse, and it doesn't hurt to see you." Tsing Yi, reply to a letter, agreeing to see me tomorrow for Chaozhen. ”

Originally, she didn't plan to make a move on Chaozhen, after all, she had already reaped the consequences, and she would definitely not feel good in the future.

It's better to live than to die, which makes her, the enemy, faster than a knife.

Tsing Yi obviously understood what Chaoli meant, and she nodded.

"Yes, miss."

When Tsing Yi received the order, only Chaoli and Gu Hanzhang were left in the house.

"The prince can take a rest, there will be a banquet in the evening, don't be greedy, drink too much for fear of discomfort." Towards the departure port.

Gu Hanzhang's alcohol consumption is very good, in fact, she doesn't need to worry, but she still mentions it uneasily, worried that Gu Hanzhang will be inconvenient when he drinks too much.

Facing Chao Li's worries, Gu Hanzhang's heart was naturally very appropriate.

"Madame doesn't have to worry about me, I'll call Qin Feng to go with me, he's waiting for me outside." Gu Hanzhang sat down slowly and poured himself a cup of tea, "Or is Madam worried about something else?" ”

"Worried about something else?" Raise your eyebrows.

Seeing that Chao Li's expression did not seem to be fake, Gu Hanzhang hooked the corners of his lips.

"The banquets prepared by the Ministry of Rites are all attended by men, and there are always some ridiculous things in men's banquets, which you may not have heard of before. These can be said openly when chatting, and "Gu Hanzhang wants to speak and stops."

Chao Li didn't like to say half of what someone said when she talked to her, and she couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.

"If the prince has something to say, just say it, you don't have to beat around the bush here." Chao Li snorted coldly.

Seeing her so delicate, Gu Hanzhang was a little uneasy.

In the face of the person he likes, it is always a little difficult to control himself, but fortunately, Gu Hanzhang still endured it with strong perseverance, and he exhaled a heavy breath.

I really want to have the person in front of me completely, and I also want to be happy and beautiful with her for the rest of my life.

Gu Hanzhang retracted his mind and smiled helplessly.

"Madame is really relieved to me, the men's banquet is talking about women, and there are women around. Even, there are people messing around during the banquet, I say this, Madame understands? ”

(End of chapter)