The focus of the Spring Food Banquet is of course the word "spring".
The place where the banquet was held was also carefully thought out.
Several willow branches were inserted into a large floor-standing vase, and the window was open. The spring breeze blew in, and the new sprouts of the willow branches in the vase were fluttering in the wind.
Not long after Qin Xiangxiang sat down, another guest came to the Spring Food Banquet.
It turned out to be Zhou Linguang.
Marquis Wenchang and Zhou Linguang both lost their sons, but neither seemed that sad.
There was also a man in his thirties. Qin Xiangxiang glanced at him and didn't recognize him.
After Zhou Linguang sat down, Liao Haohai followed closely behind. He actually knows everyone here: "Master Hou, Master Zhou, Brother Li." Oh, the surname is Li, which is probably related to Li Zhuang. No wonder Qin Xiangxiang saw a corner of his mourning clothes faintly exposed under his brocade clothes.
Qin Xiangxiang smiled at Liao Haohai, and Liao Haohai nodded slightly without making any other greetings.
On the other hand, Marquis Wenchang chuckled: "I heard that yesterday in Tianxiang Tower, two women were jealous of Liao Pingshi and they fought fiercely. Young people nowadays are so temperamental, tsk tsk, they dare to love and hate."
Liao Haohai glanced at the instigator, Mrs. Qin, out of the corner of his eye. Mrs. Qin didn't look sideways and even smiled at him.
Liao Haohai also laughed: "I don't think I should take it seriously, but it's just that the younger generation is so suave that people make fun of him."
Zhou Linguang waved his fan: "Liao Langjun is indeed bold and forthright."
"I'll give in, I'll give in." Liao Haohai was not humble at all, even though he accepted the compliment which he didn't know whether it was true or false.
"Liao Langjun is still popular with young ladies as always. Over the years, he has broken the hearts of many young ladies." A voice came, and a man who looked like a scholar appeared at the top of the stairs, with a slightly sarcastic tone.
This man looks familiar... Wait, isn't he Jiang Hongsheng?
This spring feast is really interesting.
"I'm sorry, brother Jiang, I'm sorry. Brother Jiang doesn't have such ability." When Liao Haohai spoke, his cheeks were not even red.
"Brother Jiang, please sit down quickly. Don't let the spring breeze blow Brother Jiang down."
"You!" Jiang Hongsheng glared at Liao Haohai.
Liao Haohai is indeed exaggerating. Although Jiang Hongsheng is very delicate and his body looks weak, it is not to that point.
It was Zhou Linguang who smoothed things over: "Liao Langjun was just joking, Jiang Langjun, don't be angry."
Jiang Hongsheng snorted and found a seat to sit down.
Another person came up, and what a coincidence, it was Ma Sizhi.
Ma Sizhi was really good at being a good person, and he didn't even ignore Qin Xiangxiang's greetings.
Zhou Linguang shook his fan very tightly: "This spring banquet in Fanlou looks very interesting." When he said this, he glanced at Qin Xiangxiang.
He was not the old pervert of Marquis Wenchang. After a few glances, he recognized Qin Xiangxiang.
Marquis Wenchang said immediately: "Everyone present here is a person of status, but I don't know how this Madam Qin was invited."
Although he had thoughts about Qin Xiangxiang, it did not prevent him from criticizing Qin Xiangxiang.
Qin Xiangxiang smiled and said calmly: "Master Hou is really confused. Last time in the competition at Tiansheng Tower, Chen Xiaodong's family almost won. This spring banquet, Chen Xiaodong's family naturally wanted to show off. My cooking skills are much better than my own. For example, I would never come up with this ingenious spring feast."
Jiang Hongsheng looked at Qin Xiangxiang and suddenly said to Marquis Wenchang: "Does the Marquis look down on women?"
This aggressive tone reminded Marquis Wenchang of the time when he was in Tiansheng Tower, when Tianxiang Tower was attacked by many young ladies and fled. Later I heard that Tianxianglou’s business was a little worse than before.
Although there was no young lady watching the Spring Food Banquet in Fan Lou, there were a few maids standing around. If these maids also feel that women are inferior to men, that's not good, that's not good.
Marquis Wenchang did not dare to be harsh: "That is not true. After all, I got my title because of the Queen Mother."
These words killed two birds with one stone. Not only did he distance himself, but he also reminded everyone that behind him was the Empress Dowager Song.
Although he was just an idle prince and had no real power, he had the support of the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
Jiang Hongsheng seemed unwilling to let Marquis Wenchang go today: "Is the Marquis threatening us?"
Marquis Wenchang's face was ugly: "Brother Jiang, our two families live in the same alley. Have I ever used my power to overpower the Jiang family? When a carriage came in and out, didn't I give way to the Jiang family first?" No wonder Mr. Jiang The general refused to let this kid Jiang Hongsheng inherit the mantle. Given Jiang Hongsheng's thinking, he might have offended everyone before he even went out to fight. No wonder Jiang Hong was arrested by Liao Haohai a few days ago because he had a disagreement with Li Zhuang in the autumn of last year. Tsk, Dali Temple was too rash in investigating the case. Why did they release the person?
Jiang Hongsheng really thought about it: "It seems that there is such a thing. But you should be polite to my family. After all, my grandfather spent a lot of time in the military to protect the prosperity. And you did nothing. , I became a Marquis, so I should treat my family with courtesy."
Marquis Wenchang: "..." Is this person mentally ill? Doesn't he have to worry about what it means to have trouble come from his mouth?
Zhou Linguang smoothed things over again: "Okay, okay, we are all acquaintances, so there is no need to talk about such trivial matters. By the way, are everyone here? Is it time to serve the food?"
A maid next to her said softly: "Masters and ladies, it's not yet. Mr. Wenyue Lang hasn't arrived yet."
It's Nangong Wenyue again. Zhou Linguang and Marquis Wenchang looked at each other quietly, and then quickly looked away.
Jiang Hongsheng said curiously: "Since returning to the capital, I have always heard of Nangong Wenyue's name, but I have never met him. Making friends with delicious food is really unique."
"Making friends with delicious food is just a gimmick. According to this Marquis, he just uses this excuse to seduce young ladies everywhere." Marquis Wenchang was very disdainful of Nangong Wenyue. What about the children of aristocratic families? It's been a long time since anyone from the Nangong family has served as an official in the court. We're afraid of what he might do! When he thought of Nangong Wenyue's outstanding appearance and the support given to him by those young ladies, Marquis Wenchang felt unhappy.
Zhou Linguang chuckled: "Master Hou, you are serious. It's just a young man who is charming and suave."
Qin Xiangxiang thought to himself that Lin Guang was quite tactful this week.
Liao Haohai said: "Brother Nangong supports weak women and has a reputation as a virtuous man. Why does the Marquis say that he goes around seducing young ladies?"
Marquis Wenchang did not expect that Liao Haohai would speak up for Nangong Wenyue, and his face immediately turned ugly: "It sounds like Liao Pingshi and Nangong Wenyue are familiar with each other."
"I can't say I'm familiar with him, I just admire him." Liao Haohai said frankly.
This time it was Jiang Hongsheng who spoke: "You and Nangong Wenyue probably share the same goals."
Liao Haohai was humble again: "Where can I compare to Brother Nangong?"
"I'm really honored to have you all talk about me." A gentle male voice came. Qin Xiangxiang raised his eyes and saw, oh, Nangong Wenyue changed into a black straight-breasted toga, with a white jade belt around her waist. The lining is particularly conspicuous.
Being caught speaking ill of others behind their backs, Marquis Wenchang was not timid at all: "Nangong is finally here, let's start the spring feast. I am quite busy and don't have any extra time to chat here."
Marquis Wenchang was indeed interesting. He went to compete in the Tiansheng Tower and came to the Fan Tower Spring Banquet. In the end, he said that he had no skills.
Only Qin Xiangxiang had a seat next to him. Nangong Wenyue walked to Qin Xiangxiang gracefully and asked Qin Xiangxiang softly: "Ms. Qin, is the business of the restaurant okay recently?"
Qin Xiangxiang also stood up gracefully, with a deep smile on his face: "Thank you, Mr. Wenyue Lang, for your concern. Thank you, Mr. Wen Yue Lang, the business of the restaurant is very good. I was still worried, so just because I really can't afford to feed so many people with a small restaurant. But now, I can feed so many people on my own, which is really my honor."
Jiang Hongsheng said in surprise: "So that's it. It seems that Brother Nangong Xian has done real good things. But why does the Marquis look down on Brother Nangong Xian everywhere? Is it because he thinks Brother Nangong Xian has helped the people a lot?"
This Jiang Hongsheng really has something wrong with his mind! Marquis Wenchang gritted his teeth with hatred: "Master Chen, isn't the spring feast about to begin yet?"
(End of chapter)
