"What did Mrs. Shen say? Now is the right time."
The girl next to Mrs. Du Er was playful and clever. She introduced Peach Blossom Pavilion to Men Qing'er from which angle she could see in a short distance.
The maid didn't stop explaining with a smile until she saw her master's figure.
Cheng Xi sighed secretly, she was indeed a girl from a wealthy family, she was able to move forward and retreat appropriately, and behaved in a moderate manner.
"Sister Xi'er, come here quickly!"
Du Zhang stood up with a smile, took Cheng Xi's hand and looked at her side, "Is this... Xingqi?"
"Xingqi has met Madam."
"What a gentle and quiet little girl. I haven't seen her in a few years and her temperament has become calmer."
Zhang Yaru has been married to the Du family for more than ten years. Her husband is also a concubine of Huaiyuan Academy, so she and the Shen family naturally know each other, but they gradually stopped contacting her after Shen's mother passed away.
Shen Xingqi's face turned pink after being praised, and she lowered her head slightly in shyness.
She originally had a gentle temperament. Although she was led astray by Cheng Xi, she still listened to others as long as she didn't show force, and she was still a well-educated and reasonable girl in the eyes of everyone.
The more Zhang Yaru watched it, the more she liked it, but she also secretly regretted that her son, a young girl, couldn't afford to wait.
Many people in Peach Blossom Pavilion were attracted by them. The flower viewing banquet was hosted by several ladies, and Mrs. Du Er was one of them. She stood up to greet the guests in person and everyone was very curious.
"Which lady did your sister-in-law invite? It's not okay for you to occupy the place and not let us get to know each other."
The one who spoke was the woman sitting at the top, and the others all agreed, vaguely respecting her.
When Cheng Xi heard the title just now, she guessed that this was the married daughter of the Du family, the new prefect woman Xie Du.
Zhang Yaru smiled and introduced the two of them one by one.
After going around, Cheng Xi spent some time to remember the female papers in the room.
This flower viewing banquet was indeed extraordinary. Shen Xingluo received an invitation from the prefect Xie, so it was normal for Mrs. Xie to appear at Nv Juan's side.
Sitting in front are the family records of civil officials such as the governor, tongpan, and chief secretary of Lin'an Prefecture. Among them are the wives of several military generals. Most of the people sitting in the courtyard outside are wealthy businessmen and women from aristocratic families in Lin'an Prefecture.
It was simply a large-scale networking-themed party.
After everyone learned that Cheng Xi had the title of Mrs. Jieyuan, they looked at her with interest, and all eyes turned to the two of them for a while.
Shen Xingqi squeezed the handkerchief subconsciously, and Cheng Xi calmly took her hand to comfort her.
"Don't be nervous, they are just curious."
Mrs. Xie said a few words to her, firstly for Du Fuzi's sake, and secondly, to encourage the students on behalf of the prefect. After all, it was his political achievement that Shen Xingluo and others left Lin'an Mansion.
As for other official wives and young ladies... their eyes are very meaningful.
The two of them chose a peripheral seat and sat down. Shen Xingqi was no longer in the mood to look at the scenery and asked in a low voice:
"Is it because the scar on my brother's face has healed that they are curious?"
"Yes, my husband is very topical."
Of course, it's not just because of this.
Cheng Xi looked into the eyes of everyone who was looking at him. They looked at each other, looked down upon him, and disdained him. However, they all must have had the same question - why did Shen Xingluo, who had a great future, marry the daughter of an escort?
What's the use?
"I heard that Brother Shen got married a few months ago. Congratulations!"
The man in brocade clothes in Tingshui Building smiled and spoke, but there was not much smile in his eyes, "Brother Shen was firm to his fiancée before. I guess Mrs. Shen now is a gentle and virtuous beauty?"
"puff--"
Beside the man were several people who were also wearing fine clothes, and they laughed maliciously when they heard this.
"How come I heard that Mrs. Shen is the daughter of a bodyguard, and she usually wields swords and guns?"
"Yes, yes, how can you know how to be gentle and virtuous after being a reckless man who doesn't know how to read? Brother Zhao, you are probably being deceived."
When Zhao An heard other people's accusations, he not only didn't get angry, but looked at Shen Xingluo in surprise, "Brother Shen, are they telling the truth?! Hey Youyou, that's really..."
"It is not the behavior of a gentleman to talk about others behind their backs. I haven't seen a few of them for many days and they actually become so willing to speak freely. I think the masters are very pleased."
Chen Xingluo, who was wearing green clothes, said in a dull tone, "Besides, we are not familiar with each other."
"Chen Xingluo!"
Zhao An stood up in a fit of anger, his eyes were sinister, and he sneered after a while, "That's right, Brother Shen is the Jieyuan of our Lin'an Mansion, how can he take us former classmates seriously."
"If you're jealous, just say so. If you don't speak so sinisterly, I'll respect you."
"you!"
"Hey, hey, Zhao An, what are you doing, looking for trouble again?"
Qin Zheng came out from nowhere and stood in front of Shen Xingluo, "Why, you want to fight!"
"Qin Zheng, don't think that I'm afraid of you because you have the Qin family behind you!"
"Then it looks like I'm afraid~"
"you......"
Zhao An looked at Qin Zheng and then at Shen Xingluo, "No wonder Brother Shen looks down on our Zhao family. He has such a big appetite."
"I advise you to speak up. Why would your arrogant sister marry Xing Luo? I don't know how many times my sister-in-law is better than her!"
Qin Zheng was astonished. Brother Shen's wife was good at martial arts, good at cooking and delicious. There was no such outstanding person in Lin'an Mansion. Why should Shen Xingluo marry such a person without marrying the Zhao family?
"I advise you not to cause trouble, Mr. Xie is watching not far away."
Zhao An and others immediately restrained themselves a bit.
"Xing Luo, Mr. Jiang and Mr. Xie are looking for you, come with me!"
Chen Xingluo nodded, got up and went to the creek with him.
"This Zhao An really got such a good name in vain, he is not restless at all!"
Qin Zheng felt indignant on behalf of his friend, "They didn't even give you a gift after you were injured a year ago. They are as shameless as a city wall."
"No matter what he does."
Chen Xingluo lifted his hem lightly and stepped on the stone steps with his right foot, "Zhao An's grades were not good last autumn, and he was also destined to fail the extra test in the autumn. There is nothing to be afraid of."
"That's right. Although I, Dayan, do not prevent the sons of businessmen from obtaining fame, the Zhao family has come to an end."
If you can't get fame, and you can't make enough money for the Qin family, isn't it the end?
The more Qin Zheng thought about it, the more comfortable he felt, and secretly labeled Zhao An a clown.
"Oh, by the way, the daughter of the Zhao family is here today. Do you think it will embarrass my sister-in-law?"
In fact, Zhao's daughter Juan did not embarrass Cheng Xi, but instead entangled Mrs. Qin.
Cheng Xi, who was sitting in the Peach Blossom Pavilion, became the most laid-back one. Shen Xingqi was even more popular than her, and there was an endless stream of ladies coming and going to talk to her.
After the last lady who greeted her went to enjoy the flowers, the little girl breathed a sigh of relief.
"So tired~"
"You're coping well."
Shen Xingqi stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, "Why are they so interested in me? My sister-in-law is the head mother of the house?"
