Li Linsui and Su Xun drank several drinks in a row.
Duke Jinning watched from the side and his eyes twitched, feeling that his third son was unusual today.
After they had drank seven or eight glasses of wine, Duke Jinning stopped him and said, "Okay, third brother, today is a good day. Don't get drunk, and don't get anyone drunk. If he is drunk, he will be carried." If you go out, wouldn’t it make people laugh?”
"Jingyuan, please eat more vegetables."
Li Lin's expression did not change, and he still looked calm and calm. Hearing this, he thanked him and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
"No need to be polite. In the future, you will be my grandson-in-law. Finally, you have lived up to the promise you made in the past. Your father should be relieved."
"Father will definitely be relieved."
Su Xun's face turned a little red after drinking, but he also knew that what his father said was right. He couldn't get people drunk today. If he went in vertically and went out horizontally, he might know what the news would be like tomorrow.
"I know." Su Xun let Li Lin go for the time being, thinking that he was getting an advantage today, but in the future, he would definitely get him drunk.
As a result, the banquet finally became harmonious. Duke Jinning talked to Li Lin about the time when Li Lin's father saved him. Although it had been a long time, he almost died, but he remembered it very clearly.
Su Wan here is sitting next to Mrs. Wang, listening to Mrs. Wang saying a lot of compliments to Mrs. Jing. Mrs. Li on the side invites Mrs. Jing to eat food when she has some free time. Su Luo is sitting next to Su Wan, extremely well-behaved. .
Wang ordered someone to call Su Wang, but did not call Yang. She was very unhappy to see Yang now. As for the second room, she also didn't want to see her, so this banquet was only for the people from the third room. Su Jian, who was brought over by Wang to entertain the guests, and his uncle Su Wang.
The female guest's table went smoothly, and the banquet ended between the conversation between Mr. Wang and Mrs. Jing.
As soon as the banquet was over, it was almost time to leave. The marriage proposal was in the morning and it was enough to have a meal at the house at noon. It would be inappropriate to stay any longer.
Wang ordered someone to pack up the return gifts that had been prepared long ago, and when the two left, they would deliver the return gifts.
When Li Lin and Mrs. Jing went out, they happened to be blocked by people outside the door. Fortunately, the two of them had expected it, and the guards on the side protected them and walked to the carriage.
"Li Jingyuan, is the Liang Yi chess in the betrothal gift you gave Princess Wen Xiao real?!"
"Is this really the Qiankun Liangyi chess that Master Li used back then?!"
"That's right, is it true or false?!"
"Where did you get these two chess pieces?!"
Li Lin protected Mrs. Jing and did not answer the words. He just asked people to get out of the way: "Everyone, please step aside. Mrs. Jing is here today. It would be bad if Mrs. Jing is hurt."
When the people on the side heard this, they hesitated in their hearts. The Jing family was a big clan in the imperial city and they were not someone they could afford to offend. They did not dare to push forward anymore.
Someone asked: "Tell me, is this Qiankun Liangyi chess real or fake?!"
Li Lindao: "If you think it is true, then it is true. If you think it is false, it is naturally false. Emperor Li has passed away two hundred years ago. No one dares to tell whether it is true or false. I just got this by accident." It’s just a thing.”
"Everyone, please disperse quickly. Don't crowd in other people's doors. It's really rude."
The group of people passed through the crowd, quickly got on the carriage, loaded the return gift from the Jinning Palace on the carriage, and had people drive the carriage away.
It wasn't until they left that anyone in the crowd reacted.
"Hey! I was just busy asking about Liang Yiqi, but I forgot to ask Li Jingyuan, has his marriage been completed?!"
"No! What does Jinning Duke's Mansion mean?!"
"It must have happened. If it hadn't, I would have been kicked out long ago!"
"This is exactly the reason, and this marriage has been rumored for a long time. If the Duke of Jinning wants to show face, he will not refuse at this time."
"Furthermore, the betrothal gifts given by the Li family are rarely generous nowadays. Princess Wenxiao looks good, and so does Jinning Duke's face. How can we refuse?"
There was a lot of noise outside the Duke Ning's Mansion. Inside, Duke Jinning and the Wang family discussed the matter of Liang Yiqi with several people present.
Duke Jinning and the Wang family also heard about the commotion outside earlier. They were shocked at the moment and wished they could go and see this treasure right then and there.
It's just that Mrs. Youjing and Li Lin are still there, so it's hard to talk about it. After all, they have come to present the betrothal gift today. It would be really rude to ask about the things in the betrothal gift.
It's like there are so many people in Jinning Palace that they haven't seen any good things.
Wang just raised her head, and then Su Wan said: "Grandpa and grandma, Mr. Li also told me about this before, saying that these two chess pieces need to be presented to your majesty by my father."
Everyone present was stunned when they heard this. Wang frowned, and then asked Su Wan: "What did Jing Yuan tell you?"
Su Wan considered the words for a while and said: "Master Li said that the house is not stable now. If I present the Liang Yi chess to His Majesty, and His Majesty gets such a treasure, he will definitely bring peace to the house." "
When Duke Ning of Jinning heard this, he was a little surprised, but he understood the reason in an instant. A smile appeared on his face, and he felt that this young man was interested.
"Jing Yuan's move is for the sake of my family. The current situation is unclear and we don't know what will happen in the future. It's good to dedicate the Liang Yi chess to His Majesty."
"Besides, we can't keep him here even if we want to. If we insist on forcing him to stay, there will be disaster."
The current situation is becoming more and more confusing. Even Duke Jinning cannot figure out what the emperor is thinking. Although the prince has been deposed, the case of Chen Fuyin has been suppressed and not tried because of insufficient evidence.
Then he brought King Ming up to work and had a fight with King Sui.
King Sui was involved in the clan behind his back, and Duke Ning of Jin also knew that the emperor did not want King Sui to ascend to the throne, lest his relatives would become bigger and the country would change hands.
If King Sui and the Zhao family fight, it is not certain who will win.
Duke Ning of Jincheng couldn't figure out whether the emperor wanted to make Prince Ming the crown prince, or whether he wanted to drag Prince Ming into a fight with Prince Sui and wait for the opportunity to make the deposed crown prince the crown prince again.
The two girls of Duke Ning of Jincheng, one was Liang Di, who had previously deposed the crown prince, and the other was the concubine of King Sui. If something happened and they were involved, they would easily get into trouble.
It would be the best thing to offer such a treasure at this time to seek the emperor's blessing and the safety of the family.
Li Jingyuan is determined.
Wang nodded: "My lord, you are absolutely right. Since it is Jing Yuan's wish, let's do it this way. Third brother, take your father's post and go to the palace immediately to see His Majesty. If you are late, you will have a long night and many dreams."
"When the third child enters the palace, I will have people spread the news. In the future, everyone outside will know that Qiankun Liangyiqi has entered the palace, so there is no need to come and cause trouble."
"That's just right."
Su Xun quickly changed his clothes, took the Liangyi chess in a box, and a team of guards assigned to him by Duke Jinning. He left the house through a hidden door and rode in a carriage quickly. Rush to the palace.
The carriage stopped outside the palace gate, and then the garrison general came forward to ask.
Su Xun knelt down, raised the box in his hands, and shouted loudly: "Su Xun of Duke Ning's Mansion—come to present a gift to His Majesty—"
