Fang Xu looked at his back and was distracted for a moment.
Silence returned to the lobby, and no one spoke again for a while.
"Madam...Madam..." Ye Ming rushed into the lobby again, the smile on his face could not be suppressed, "There is someone coming, there is someone coming from outside!"
Fang Xu was startled, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Who is here?"
Ye Ming couldn't even catch his breath and continued talking quickly, "Mrs. Lan is here. Madam Cui from the west of the city and Mrs. Zhu, the late Duke's wife, have also arrived one after another. Three carriages are blocking the door!"
Seeing that all the sisters he was friends with on weekdays were here, Fang Xu was overjoyed and stood up quickly, "Quickly go ahead to greet them."
Everyone came outside the door and happened to see the three people standing together and laughing.
Fang Lan was followed by Jia'er and Xunfang, carrying a lot of things in their hands.
Mrs. Cui was dressed in ordinary clothes and holding a fat and white baby in her arms. It was the lone star of the Tiansha who was rescued by Fang Xu.
Zhu Yan came to the Hou Mansion alone, holding a congratulatory gift in her hand and chatting with two people beside her.
"Sisters." Fang Xu walked quickly to the door and said with a smile, "I didn't know you were here, but you were a little late to greet me."
Yun Heng and Zeng Tianya followed the lady, raising their hands to accept the gifts handed over by the masters, with the corners of their mouths raised behind their ears.
"Look, you were so busy that you forgot. Why didn't I come over?" Fang Lan smiled, glared at her, and said softly, "That's all for others, how can I be absent from my sister's affairs?"
Zhu Yan handed the things in her hand to Yun Heng's hand, with a slight smile on her lips, "This is a good day. I will leave Beijing tomorrow, so I can just come and warm up the scene for you."
"Sister Fang, it's true. How could you forget us?" Mrs. Cui's face was full of anger, and the baby in her arms also smiled at Fang Xu.
Fang Xu pinched the child's little face, his eyes full of smiles, "You have grown so big."
"Don't stay outside. It's quite cold. Come in quickly." Granny Yuan was full of energy and waved to them.
Several people knew Granny Yuan's identity, so they quickly agreed with a smile and quickly entered the house.
Just after sending a few people in, a carriage stopped leisurely in front of the palace gate.
Fang Xu paused in his steps and looked back at the carriage with a suspicious expression.
The carriage was pushed open, and a graceful figure stepped out of the carriage and slowly got off the carriage.
The woman is luxuriously dressed, has an outstanding appearance, and has a graceful temperament. She looks like the bright moon, which can only be viewed from a distance and cannot be desecrated.
"Qinghe has met Mrs. Yong'an County." The woman Shi Shiran saluted with a gentle tone.
"It turns out to be Miss Yun." Fang Xu Yanran smiled and her tone became a little softer, "But are you here to see Wan Zhou?"
Yun Qinghe nodded, with a little smile in his eyes, and handed over the invitation in his hand, "I received the invitation at home, and my father values it very much. However, due to the busy schedule, I had to come to the house with a small gift to congratulate you."
Fang Xu's eyes darkened and he concealed his expression, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, you are really thoughtful. Miss Yun would like to thank you for me."
"Of course." Yun Qinghe responded with a smile, exchanged a few words with Fang Xu, and immediately walked towards the Hou Mansion.
"Madam," Su Zi came forward and whispered, "Look, slave, we may be able to gather the number of tables we have ordered today, so why not let the kitchen prepare the dishes first."
Fang Xu nodded and whispered, "Go ahead, the plan remains unchanged."
"Yes." Su Zi got the order and ran back to the house in a hurry.
"lady!"
Hearing someone calling her, Fang Xu suddenly waved and saw Qingli trying to wave to her not far away, and Lu Qingfeng with a faint smile beside her.
"Lord Lu, green pear?" Fang Xu was surprised, and then laughed, "You're here just in time, the banquet will be held later."
Qingli nodded heavily, with a smile on her face.
Fang Xu glanced at Lu Qingfeng, lowered his voice and asked, "Didn't Mr. Lu receive the message from King Runan?"
"Of course I received it." Lu Qingfeng's expression remained unchanged and he replied in a deep voice, "Madam is very kind to Lu. If she abandons the Marquis and ignores her at this time, Lu will have trouble sleeping and eating."
Fang Xu felt warm in his heart and hurriedly called them in, "Hurry up and sit in the room. It's very cold today."
"Mrs. Yongan County, this place is really lively."
A familiar voice came, and Fang Xu turned around and saw Lin Sheng holding a fly whisk. Standing beside him was Zhuo Ming, followed by ten palace officials, all holding congratulatory gifts.
"Eunuch Lin, Eunuch Zhuo." Fang Xu stepped down the steps and greeted him with a smile.
"Young lady Yongcheng is waiting for your hairpin. After receiving the letter, the emperor and the queen mother prepared a generous gift and sent us to deliver it to the lady. There are also gifts from the concubines." Lin Sheng smiled and rolled his eyes, and responded in a low voice, "Master We have heard some rumors and are here to support Madam."
Fang Xu's heart was touched, his eyes were a little hot, and he forgot what to say for a moment, so he could only welcome the two of them in with a smile, "Tianya, take the two father-in-laws and sit down at the head."
"Okay." Zeng Tianya ran over quickly and led the way, "My two father-in-laws, please follow me."
Fang Xu breathed a sigh of relief and looked up at the cloudless sky. The boulder weighing on his heart was long gone.
"Madam, I'm back."
While she was dazed, Shen Ji put his hands behind his hands and walked towards her slowly. Fang Xu took a closer look and was keenly aware that he had changed his clothes.
Fang Xu looked at the man walking beside him, frowned and asked, "Where are you going?"
Shen Ji looked a little embarrassed, his eyes evasive, as if he didn't want to answer the question.
Before Fang Xu could say anything, the sound of horse hooves could be heard at the street corner.
Fang Xu paused and subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound, only to see many carriages driving towards this direction.
The carriages had the same destination, and they all stopped in front of the gate of Yongcheng Houfu.
Many people got off the carriage. Seeing the appearance of these people, Song Huixin couldn't help being surprised. She quickly walked to Fang Xu's side and whispered, "Mother, these are officials of fifth rank or above."
Fang Xu was stunned, subconsciously looked at Shen Ji, and lowered his voice, "What did you do?"
Shen Ji shook his head and gently raised the corners of his lips, "Maybe they have figured it out."
Fang Xu turned his head slightly and whispered to Song Huixin, "The number of people is exceeded. Let Bi Luo go find Su Zi and ask the kitchen people to go out to prepare food immediately."
Song Huixin nodded and hurriedly pulled Bi Luo towards the mansion.
"Mrs. Yongcheng, I heard that your little girl got hairpin today, so I have prepared a small gift. I wonder if I can get a sip of tea."
"That's right, I have heard about Madam Hou Hui Zhilanxin for a long time, and today I finally met her."
"There's something going on at home, and we want to join in the fun."
Fang Xu was not stupid, he could easily tell that these people's target was not him.
Although he was speaking to himself, his eyes fell on Shen Ji involuntarily.
This man also said that it was not his own doing.
Fang Xu had a smile on his face and took over the officials' words without leaving a trace, "You are here to give face to the Marquis Mansion. How can I block the door and prevent the adults from coming in?"
Shen Ji coughed lightly, with a gentle smile on his lips, stretched out his hand towards the house, and said in a deep voice, "My lords, please sit down and rest for a while."
Looking at Shen Ji's natural and calm way of welcoming guests, at first glance, I thought it was his daughter Ji Ji.
Standing together with Fang Xu, there was an indescribable fit.
All the officials agreed one after another and entered the Hou Mansion together. Although they looked happy, they wanted to give Shen Ji a hammer in their hearts.
Shen Ji was a third-grade official, and those with higher rank than him could have refused to give him this face. However, he was the minister of Zhongshu, and he was in charge of many people's secrets. He was also a popular figure in the eyes of the emperor, so he could not be offended at all. No.
Although this kid doesn't eat people, he is disgusting.
If they touched his brow and suddenly made some explosive revelations in front of the emperor, their black hats would not be safe.
