The female guests who had just known that Princess An and Liu Zimo knew each other, obviously did not expect that she actually knew Zuo Xiyan, and that the two heroes in the capital were actually close friends with her, which made them even more curious. Many people are already thinking about whether to go forward and inquire about it.
Xia Luotong, who received many doubtful glances, had no strange look on his face. He still sat calmly, waiting for Concubine Xu to announce the formal opening of the banquet, and then just ate by himself, not caring about the looks around him.
Xia Luotong and Princess Xu Side naturally sit at the same table. Li and Xia Zhilu, as Xia Luotong's natal mother-in-law and sister-in-law, Princess An, also sit at the same table today. In addition to them, there is Xu Side. Wu Qingqing, the daughter of the concubine, as well as her sister-in-law and daughter-in-law from her natal Xu family.
Concubine Xu Bian came from the Xu family in the capital. Now her biological brother, Mr. Xu, is holding the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs. The person present today is the wife of Shangshu, and their legitimate daughter is Xu Caidi.
Xu Caidi never expected that she would sit at the same table with Xia Luotong today. Although she knew that Xia Luotong was a married woman, she still couldn't let go of her guard completely, so she left with her brother Zimo. She hates any woman who comes close!
Just now, she actually saw Liu Zimo taking the initiative to greet Xia Luotong on such an occasion, which made her almost red-eyed with jealousy. Based on her understanding of Liu Zimo, she had never been so proactive with any woman! Although he always looks gentle and polite, he doesn't take the initiative to say hello and talk to the ladies!
And not only Liu Zimo, Zuo Xiyan also has the same temperament. The two of them took the initiative to greet Xia Luotong at the banquet today, which already shows that the relationship between them is extraordinary and is definitely more than an ordinary nodding acquaintance. Much closer.
Xu Caidi looked calmly at He Jingyao, who was not far away, and happened to find that the other party was also looking at her. The expression on his face was quite meaningful, and the displeasure in his eyes was exactly the same as hers.
Wu Zhengqing, the son of Concubine Xu Side, did not sit at the same table with her today, but sat with other male guests. It was not because of the rule that men and women should sit separately. The Zhou Dynasty had long lost such conservative According to the rules of the royal family, it is very common for men and women to eat at the same table. The reason why he did not sit at Concubine Xu's table is mainly because he is the only male master in the palace today. This arrangement was made to facilitate the reception of guests.
The atmosphere at the main table was a bit delicate. If Princess Xu had not been chatting with Mrs. Xu, everyone at the table would have been in an embarrassing situation, except for Xia Luotong.
Everyone on the table who had good intentions towards her was probably thinking of ways to harm her, so how could she have the time to chat with them? He only cares about eating his own food, and doesn't even bother to pay attention to Li and Xia Zhilu, who are apparently his parents' family.
So she was the only one eating well at this table, and everyone else was eating without knowing the taste and being absent-minded.
Although Mrs. Li agreed to Xia Zhihe's request, she had no intention of doing what he wanted. Her only goal was to get Xia Luotong to go and reunite with her damn mother as soon as possible.
Xia Zhilu was a little distracted, wondering why Wu Zechen didn't come to the banquet today? She dressed up specially today just to show off her face in front of him.
After the food was over, Concubine Xu seemed to have finally discovered something strange about her tablemates. She glanced at them and suddenly said: "Princess, why are you just eating by yourself and not greeting your mother and sister? "
Xia Luotong couldn't help but roll his eyes in his mind. This woman really had nothing to do. She had just been criticized by him once, and now she wanted to attack her again?
"How old are you, do you still need me to feed you when you eat?" As soon as Xia Luotong said these words, Li and Xia Zhilu's faces froze, almost choking, and their expressions were a bit depressed and annoyed.
Xia Luotong didn't care at all about his relationship with Li and Xia Zhilu, as long as he could get by on the surface. Everyone hated each other, and Li was thinking about killing himself all day long. Even if he didn't want to break up with Li just yet, , and will not make that kind of harmonious gesture with her.
After choking the Li family and their daughter, Xia Luotong did not forget that it was Concubine Xu Side who instigated the matter, and then said: "Concubine Concubine Side, you are the host of the banquet. The meal is almost finished. Did you just remember to greet the guests at the same table?"
Concubine Xu's face froze when she heard this. She now understood that this woman was a woman who would not suffer any loss even if she was beaten to death. Anyone who came close to her would definitely be unforgiving.
"The princess is really very eloquent. Mrs. Xia taught her well." Concubine Xu was frustrated by Xia Luotong's quarrels. She felt angry and took it out on Mrs. Li.
Although she also knew about the relationship between Li and Xia Luotong, she was very angry because of being blocked today, and she always wanted to find a place to vent her anger!
Li Shi inexplicably shouldered Concubine Xu's dissatisfaction on Xia Luotong's behalf, and naturally she was unhappy in her heart. She immediately spoke: "Concubine Concubine Consort is so complimentary. The princess's stay in Xia Mansion is not as long as that of the Prince's Mansion." , it should be said that the concubine taught her well."
She, Mrs. Li, is the direct daughter of Li Ge Lao. Li Ge Lao is more powerful than Xu Shangshu. Even though they are both in the prince's camp, she has more status than Xu Shangshu. Therefore, even if she gets married, her status will be slightly inferior to that of Mrs. Xu. She is a bit better than the concubine, but she is not afraid of her at all.
To put it nicely, Concubine Xu is the concubine of the first prince. To put it badly, she is just a widow. Without the support of the old prince, she is a concubine. Now Prince An is still the legitimate son of the former prince. How can he follow the example of the former prince? Xia Zhihe, the Minister of Etiquette, who is currently in the dynasty, is compared?
When Li was young, she didn't like Concubine Xu. Now, although they are both in the prince's camp, it doesn't matter as long as they don't make too much trouble. Besides, there is competition in the same camp. Who doesn't want to be more favored by the prince? , will the prince have a bright future after he ascends the throne?
“Mrs. Whose target was he today? He immediately brought the topic back up.
Why couldn't Mrs. Li understand what Concubine Xu was saying? Why not take advantage of the opportunity to step on the feet of a woman like Xia Luotong?
She immediately followed the words, with a hint of motherly reproach in her tone: "Is it possible that the princess didn't come to the concubine on the same side to say hello? After all, she is an elder and a concubine. We can't forget this etiquette. , you had no one to teach you in the countryside..."
