After Su Zhirou took the wine from the wine glass, a waiter came over to add new wine.
Then the waiter just pressed the lotus leaf holder containing the wine glass and the lottery tube and pushed it gently.
But the waiter pressed the bottom of the cup too hard, and all the wine and the straw in the cup fell into the water in an instant.
So the waiter could only replace the wine glasses and lottery tubes with new ones after picking up these things.
After the replacement, this time it went very smoothly.
With a gentle push from the waiter, the lotus leaf base began to spin gently along with the gurgling water.
When passing by Jiang Nianjiao's seat, she saw that the lotus leaf support was about to flow to the men's seat opposite her. Unexpectedly, a rush of water pushed it past. The lotus leaf support that was originally going to the men's seat only turned slightly, but It flowed to Jiang Nianjiao again. And because the curvature of the water on her side is more curved than elsewhere, the lotus leaf support almost stopped in front of her without any doubt.
Seeing the lotus leaf resting in front of Jiang Nianjiao, the young man opposite him, who was as white and fat as a steamed bun, visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
When his eyes met Jiang Nianjiao's, the young man just gave an embarrassed giggle.
Jiang Nianjiao didn't look at the young man very much. She just turned her eyes to the waiter who just pushed the wine glass.
The waiter lowered his head and didn't dare to look in her direction, and Qi Yang, who was standing above him, couldn't even hide the raised corners of his mouth.
She almost didn't have to use her brain to know that Qi Yang was playing some clever tricks again.
After her maid Cui Qiao brought the tray up, she did not ask the maid next to her to draw lots for her like other young ladies.
She only signaled Cui Qiao to hand the lottery tube to her, and then she drew a lottery herself.
When she looked at the word dance on the signature, she knew what Qi Yang had planned.
She is a good dancer and good at musical instruments. It can be said that if she performs any item in the lottery box, she can win the whole house.
But the prerequisite is that she didn't fall from the Jingshan pavilion yesterday.
Although my aunt summoned several royal doctors for herself overnight.
However, she fell badly, and these imperial doctors were not the masters of Daluo. Naturally, her injuries could not be healed overnight. Today, she even walked with pain in her muscles and bones. If she danced again at this time, let alone whether it would be possible. If I don't perform well, I'm afraid that after the dance, I will have to lie in bed for more than half a month.
Therefore, instead of dancing, it would be more practical for her to directly expose Qi Yang's conspiracy.
However, just when she was about to throw down the lotus tube, Jiang Zhi, who was sitting next to her and had been silent, wrung her handkerchief and timidly said, "Sister, you were injured yesterday. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient today. Why don't you let me dance for you?"
Jiang Nianjiao didn't expect Jiang Zhi to say this.
After all, Jiang Zhi was really taciturn in front of her, and she was obviously a little afraid of herself.
On weekdays, apart from saying hello to myself, I don't say much at all.
But seeing Jiang Zhi's nervous look, she quickly thought of a possibility.
The possibility of Jiang Zhi taking the initiative to talk to him about this is almost zero.
But her mother, Yu Se, seemed to really want to sell her daughter out.
After all, Yu Se had always hoped that his daughter could get married as high as her second marriage.
She glanced at the men's table opposite. Naturally, the people sitting there were either rich or noble.
As long as there is someone on the opposite side who likes Jiang Zhi, this business is not a loss-making deal for Se.
In fact, she really wanted to embarrass Yu Se, but if she opposed for the sake of opposition, wouldn't she become just like Qi Yang who sat above her and argued for the sake of arguing?
Jiang Nianjiao, who was familiar with the development of things later, was naturally happy to watch the show.
After all, even though she hated Yu Se very much, she had to admit that the philosophy of life of people like Yu Se was actually very useful.
It's better to pretend to be sisters in front of outsiders than to be in a tense situation.
Therefore, Jiang Nianjiao just smiled and said, "That's fine."
Then she just explained loudly, "I was injured yesterday. I'm afraid I won't be able to perform today."
It was her words that Qi Yang was waiting for. At this moment, he naturally said sarcastically, "Since you can't perform, why did you come to participate? It's a waste of a quota, and it also spoils the interest of others."
Jiang Nianjiao just smiled slightly and said, "I didn't say I wouldn't perform. It just so happened that my roommate offered to dance for me. Why don't I let my roommate do it for me today?"
There was no objection to her proposal.
After all, everyone has heard about Jiang Nianjiao's injury yesterday.
Naturally, they couldn't let a wounded person perform.
However, Qi Yang was obviously holding back the desire to compete with Jiang Nianjiao, so she only continued to find fault and said, "This can also be done by your roommate. Why don't you let your roommate take over your entire life!" "
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Nianjiao's face darkened. These words reminded her of some unhappy past.
She remembered that after she was abducted into Lichun Courtyard by someone arranged by her stepmother, this step-sister who was not her parents took her place and married Qiyang's younger brother Zhao Rui'an only as the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family.
However, all the dowry her mother left for her was taken by Yu Se as Jiang Zhi's dowry.
This also led to the fact that when she later married into the Lu family, her dowry was very small. Most of the dowry that was later purchased was newly purchased for her by her aunt.
Although all this was arranged by Jiang Zhi's mother, Yu Se, and Jiang Zhi took her dowry to marry the fifth prince and had a bad life, and died only in the second year of her marriage, she still couldn't help but worry about this. Have a grudge.
Jiang Nianjiao looked a little lost because she was thinking about the past.
However, her appearance was a bit pitiful in the eyes of others. The little fat man opposite Jiang Nianjiao thought that if it hadn't been for the rush of water just now, he would be the one who made a fool of himself, so he took the initiative to say, "Sister Huang, what you said is a bit disrespectful." That's alright, we're just having fun at the banquet. Why does the imperial sister have to be so tense?"
The chubby man who spoke to Jiang Nianjiao was the fourth prince Zhao Chengyuan.
Although he is a prince, he is also a man who only cares about happiness. It is said that he is at the bottom of the six arts of poetry and calligraphy. His only hobby is eating, drinking and having fun, especially eating calligraphy.
He not only likes to let people around him study the food, but sometimes even does it himself when the mood strikes. Completely ignoring the ancient saying that a gentleman should stay away from the cook.
For this reason, he received a lot of reprimands from the current emperor.
Fortunately, the little fat prince is a kind-hearted person and has no bad intentions.
Seeing that it was Zhao Chengyuan who stood up for Jiang Nianjiao, Qi Yang couldn't help but sneer, "Since you're injured, just stay at home and recuperate. What's the matter with running out like this? Is this because you're worried about getting married?"
Then Qi Yang did not forget to pull Zhao Cheng Yuanshu and said, "Zhao Xiaopang, since you like heroes saving beauties so much, otherwise you will be a hero to the end and take the initiative to dance for our delicate Miss Jiang."
After saying this, the female relatives of Qi Yang and Qi Yang's close friends couldn't help covering their lips and smiling sweetly.
Zhao Chengyuan was ridiculed by Qi Yang, and his face turned red. He looked like a heavy bear.
Jiang Nianjiao had already calmed down her mood at this time. She just sighed softly and said, "I, Jiang Nianjiao, do not have as good a fate as the princess. Naturally, the princess is the daughter of the emperor and has no worries about marrying, but I, Jiang Nianjiao, cannot."
Her words sounded like she was supporting Qi Yang. Qi Yang, an old enemy for many years, had no idea what kind of medicine Jiang Nianjiao was selling in the gourd.
But she felt very happy when she heard that Jiang Nianjiao, who was much better than her in everything, actually humbled herself in front of her.
She hummed arrogantly, "It's good that you know."
On the other hand, Zhao Nianze, who had been silent all this time, seemed to be unable to stand Qi Yang's domineering attitude. He was used to hating girls with spoiled personalities.
Jiang Nianjiao's performance today did not seem to be as sharp as in the past.
Although he was surprised, he naturally had to show his majesty as the eldest son of the emperor.
However, considering that Qi Yang is the daughter of Concubine Lin, who is now in a prosperous relationship.
He didn't intend to offend the other party either.
He just called out "Qi Yang" with disapproval.
When Qi Yang looked at his imperial brother in confusion, Zhao Nianze only said coldly, "Let the banquet continue."
Qi Yang has always respected his imperial brother, so he naturally had no objections at this time.
Without Qi Yang's troubles, the banquet would naturally continue.
After Jiang Nianjiao asked Jiang Zhi what kind of dance she was dancing, she just asked the maid next to her to get a pipa.
Then Jiang Nianjiao personally played "Green Yao" for Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Nianjiao was still holding the pipa, half-covering her face, and she was plucking the strings three or two times.
As the sound of the pipa flowed from the green fingertips like falling flowers, Jiang Zhi, who had changed into a dancer's clothes, also came slowly.
The action arc of "Green Yao" is very large. Jiang Zhi wears a thin long skirt with a flat collar, and the green willow-colored clothes only bring out the girl's youthful and bright side.
Although she was several years younger than him, her figure was already very slim. At this time, she was just like a willow bud in spring.
The original color of five or six points was instantly mentioned to eight or nine points.
I am used to seeing her with a low eyebrow and a submissive look, but seeing her like this now is really eye-catching.
In fact, her dancing skills are not outstanding, but they are more vivid. As the brisk beat sounds, she dances like a butterfly in a spring garden.
Although Jiang Nianjiao's appearance is more stunning, I have to admit that everyone's eyes only stayed on Jiang Zhi today.
It was Jiang Nianjiao who looked at Jiang Zhi who performed so well. I have to admit that Yu Se is a very powerful woman.
She could even imagine how many princes and grandsons would flock to Jiang Zhi after she finished her dance.
She was really curious whether Yu Se would let his daughter choose the original person if Jiang Zhi had more suitors.
Thinking of this, she also turned her attention to Qiyang's younger brother, the fifth prince, Zhao Ruian.
Zhao Ruian's eyes naturally fell on Jiang Zhi.
However, compared to the pure appreciation and obsession of others, his eyes were sober and enthusiastic. It seems that a hunter who is good at shooting has discovered an elk in the forest.
She really didn't like Zhao Ruian's eyes like this.
Even this Zhao Ruian is actually a very handsome young man, and he is also one of the princes who has a chance to compete for the position of crown prince.
But this person still gave her an uncomfortable experience.
