On the second day of April, with the new moon like a hook, Yu Luo Shen set the venue for the Spring Night Banquet in her private villa, Siyu Garden.
In Daxuan, important banquets have always been held in the evening, which creates a grand scene where the guests who have received the invitations come one after another on the Zhuque Long Street with the lanterns lit, the curtains fluttering, and the luan bells ringing.
Three carriages set off from Xie's Mansion and drove to Siyu Garden one after another.
In the first car was Xie Ce and his wife Zhe Lanyin. She was a bride with a hibiscus-like face, graceful and quiet. Holding hands with her husband, she asked softly: "Today is my sister-in-law's birthday, father-in-law and Ruan Will you not participate?"
Xie Ce frowned, "Look at this Xuan He's posture. Does it add glory to Lan'an, or does it tie her and the Queen Mother's faction tightly to outsiders? When my father and Ruan Gong show up again, it will be a raging fire, but it will cause more trouble. It’s not sticky anymore.”
"Isn't it true that I have wronged my sister-in-law?" Zhe Lanyin sighed.
In the car in the middle, seated was Xie Lan'an, today's birthday boy, and Xie Fengnian and Ruan Fujing sat opposite each other in the seats on both sides.
The weather is getting warmer after Grain Rain, and Xie Lanan is wearing a snow-white undershirt with a cross-collar collar, and a crepe and sandalwood-colored robe. The finger-wide moustache was hidden in the robe, winding and hanging down. She wore the simple dress with a wind and water style.
Xie Deng put on a red robe with long sleeves and gold on the silver vermilion ground. He said it was to add joy to his sister, and he was explaining the origin of Siyu Garden to Ruan Fujing.
"I think Brother Shi has heard that Siyu Garden was originally the ancestral property of the Gu family in Jiangzuo. However, Miss Yu Er was invited to visit it a few years ago. She fell in love with it and wanted to spend a lot of money to buy it. The Gu family did not want to inherit the ancestral property. , As a result, it didn’t take long for Duke Jing, that is, Yu Luo Shen’s father with great hands and eyes, to find a reason to punish the Gu family. He was imprisoned and his family was ransacked. This Siyu Garden was left to Yu without spending a penny. It’s in Luo Shen’s hands.”
Ruan Fujing had lived in Wu for a long time and often heard that the Yu family was domineering, but this was the first time he heard about it and he looked at Xie Lanan with some worry.
My cousin is in a high-spirited mood, and Miss Yu's entertaining her in this place with unclear origins is not a birthday celebration, but is clearly causing trouble.
Xie Lanan didn't care. Going through the motions tonight was a way for the Queen Mother to clear her name and restrain her at the same time. Who really wanted to celebrate her birthday?
They closed their eyes and meditated all the way. When they arrived at the location, the three of them got out of the car.
The carriage behind Wen Liangyu, who was riding alone, stopped at the same time.
Wen Liangyu slowly held the side of the carriage, while Xie Lanan walked over and stretched out his hand to him according to his old habit.
Only then did Wen Liangyu want to join hands. When he saw his friend's bright and colorful face under the lamp, he remembered that this time was different from the past, and he became shy: "Oh, it's not good for people to see it."
Xie Lanan laughed and snorted, as if he disliked his mother-in-law.
There were indeed cars stopping around her one after another, but she did not take back her hand.
Xie Ce and his wife in front were already waiting, and Wen Liangyu took her man out of the car. Just when he stood firm on his feet, a cool voice sounded from the side: "What a great friend. Don't fall in the eyes of anyone who cares. It's easy to talk about but not nice to hear."
Wen Liangyu was slightly startled and took a serious step forward, "Xi Yunji, don't bully others."
It turned out that by coincidence, Xi Fu, who was attending the meeting, caught him in this scene.
In the past, Wen Liangyu didn't like Xi Fu's domineering temperament very much, but because Han Ling was willing to play with him and could suppress him by playing chess and talking, she didn't say anything. But he can't let people be mean to his friends in front of him.
Xi Fu looked at him with a stern look, "If I hadn't stopped my father from speaking out at the court meeting, do you think the banquet tonight would have gone so smoothly?"
Xie Lan'an spread his fan and landed in front of Wen Liang's jade lapel. He pushed the person back and nodded lightly: "Yes, it is a good family tradition for the Xi family to be kind and filial to their fathers."
Xi Fu's face became angry, and he caught a glimpse of the red lotus crown on Xie Lanan's head. Thinking that it was today, he suppressed his anger again, and said coldly to Xi Xin beside him: "Don't look at it, follow me in."
Next to him was a young gentleman with a jade crown and white robe, who was from Tsinghua University. He saw Xie Lanan's red makeup for the first time under the dazzling lamplight and couldn't help but be entranced.
The girl in sandalwood clothes in front of him had a face as beautiful as Shunhua. When Xi Xin saw her, he felt as if he saw the stars and the moon in the sky, feeling refreshed. Suddenly awakened by his elder brother, Xi Erlang's face turned red. He lowered his head to greet the Xie family and followed his elder brother into the garden.
"I'm afraid there will be too much talk tonight..." Zhe Lanyin couldn't help but worry.
Xie Lanan said with a smile that it was okay, and asked his brother and sister-in-law to go ahead. A group of six people, together with their servants and maids, entered the garden along the brocade-paved ground.
The clean-looking servant in soap clothes led the way for the nobles. When everyone entered the garden, they first smelled the faint fragrance of flowers.
Looking up, I saw long pavilions, small bridges, and winding paths in the garden. Although there were scallions, vines, peaches, plums, and crabapples, they were not fragrant. I also heard the gurgling water and springs, and there was the sound of buckling jade. I saw the rockery. The strange rocks are steep and different in shape. Although they are built around the pond, and the landscape is suitable for movement and stillness, they are not the place where the sound of water and jade is emitting.
As you move forward, you will see more carved beams, flying eaves and towers, staggered stones, and shining coats of arms.
Xie Lan'an's expression was ordinary. Xie Fengneng often followed his father in Dongshan in his early years. He was used to seeing good things, so he was not surprised.
Xie Ce and the others looked at each other silently, thinking that they could do something extremely extravagant.
Many guests have already arrived. The girls of the Yu and He families are near the water terrace, gathering in the Chunchao Pavilion to talk and laugh, with bright lights and fragrant clothes.
Seeing Xie Lanan from a distance, they were quiet for a moment.
After a while, someone lamented: "I used to think that she was the cleanest and most unparalleled character in the capital, and she couldn't even get close to her. But now that I look at her, I don't feel comfortable with her."
Some of these noble-born girls are secretly sizing up Xie Lanan, some were admirers of her in the past, and some are picky and jealous.
He Qiang, who was born as the direct daughter of the He family, smiled coldly, "I have been among the prostitutes for so many years, who knows if I will be able to do it cleanly."
"Hey, you guys!"
A sweet voice shouted from behind them, with a hint of displeasure: "Good little girl, don't you think it's out of style to say such dirty things?"
"Princess Ancheng..." Everyone turned around and saw Chen Qingrong, surrounded by palace maids, pouting her lips and frowning under the colorful silk lanterns. They were all a little embarrassed for a moment.
She is the cousin of His Majesty, and no one dares to take advantage of her.
He Qiang is still the sister-in-law of the current eldest princess. The consort for the eldest princess Chen Rong is none other than He Jiqi, the son of Huiguo Gong He Xingqiong. And Yu Luoshen's unlucky husband who was frightened to death was He Xingqiong's nephew. He Qiang retorted:
"Don't you hate Xie Lan'an the most when your love goes to waste? Why do you speak up for her today?"
"This princess has her own family affairs, do you need to make irresponsible remarks? I didn't speak for her. Xie Lan'an is bad, but no matter how bad she is, only I can say it, and others can't!"
Chen Qingrong didn't care much about her temper. She had a big outburst, which made people around her look back frequently.
The news here happened to reach Xie Lanan's ears as she walked onto the curved bridge. She smiled and pressed her ears.
Yu Luo Shen knew that Princess Ancheng had a festival with her and invited her to the banquet. She was really a good host.
Chen Qingrong saw her, crossed the winding path, walked quickly, and said loudly and coldly: "Xie Lan'an, I prepared birthday gifts for you every year in the past few years, but you turned a blind eye. I don't have any gifts for you this year." !”
"Just come." Xie Lanan's voice was deep, and he lowered his head and looked at the little princess gently.
Chen Qingrong was stunned, her cheeks turned hot as she was immersed in those warm and profound pupils.
She turned her face away hastily, "You, you are not allowed to talk to me like this, I will not fall for your tricks!"
The little princess ran away in a hurry.
Xie Lanan looked at that figure, but he couldn't understand her temper that came and went like the wind.
Zhe Lanyin smiled and said, "Alan seems to be particularly tolerant of women."
Even she couldn't help but get angry when she heard the gossip that floated into her ears, but A-lan didn't seem to care at all.
Xie Lan'an raised his eyes and glanced at one place, and smiled lazily: "It's also different."
As far as she could see, Yu Luo Shen, wearing a specially ordered set of red luan ruffles and gold flying ruffles, finally arrived. She had six sets of jade hairpins on her high updo and big beads on her ears. Her beautiful face glowed with a high-profile and contented look.
"Oh, you're even redder than me." Xie Fengnian muttered in a low voice, receiving a warning look from Xie Ce.
"The birthday boy is here, and the small garden is full of flowers. Today there are many guests, all of whom came to express their gratitude to the lady. I wonder if the scenery here is suitable for the birthday boy?"
Yu Luo Shen came forward with a smile and said some beautiful words.
Xie Lan'an held the fan and raised his hand to the north, "Thanks to the Empress Dowager for paying attention, and Miss Yu for taking the trouble. Xie Hanling is impressed by this, and I feel ashamed to receive it."
You're welcome! But I didn't see her being groveling or frightened. Yu Luo Shen smiled broadly and glanced at the people around Xie Lanan one by one.
Her eyes rested on the loving Xie Ce couple for the shortest time. Seeing the unfamiliar Ruan Fujing, Yu Luoshen thought for a moment, but it was a pity that such a strong physique was not to her liking.
When her eyes lingered on Wen Liangyu's little face, she felt sincere regret. It was true that she had met him and liked him at any time. With this young man's family background, there would be no trouble in getting him.
Unfortunately, as long as Xie Lanan was around, she couldn't touch this man.
"Why is the fifth lady not here? My brother is stationed in Stone City and cannot attend tonight's banquet, but he did not forget to ask me to send my regards to your fifth lady." Yu Luo asked with a smile.
When Xie Ce heard this, he instinctively became vigilant. She didn't ask Wu Niang to come with her because she was afraid that the Yu family would keep an eye on her. He said calmly: "My sister-in-law has caught a cold and can't go to the meeting. Brother Lao Gui asked me about it."
Yu Luoshen narrowed his eyes slightly: "That's such a pity."
At this time, the best man at the garden gate sang: "Duke Huiguo has arrived! Duke Danyang has arrived!"
Yu Luoshen's eyes lit up, he glanced at Xie Lan'an intentionally or unintentionally, and went out to greet him first.
Yu Luo Shen carefully considered where the banquet will be held tonight, who should be invited to the banquet, and how many ministers among them should be among the three ministers.
With her aunt's reputation, she was not afraid of not being able to hire a high-ranking official. However, if the house was full of prime ministers, it would be too high for Xie Lan'an. If there was no Duke Zhuguo, it would make her master look shabby.
So it was just right to have three or two high-ranking officials to help her attend the event.
Hearing the sound, the ladies and gentlemen in the field came out several times to pay their respects.
God Yu Luo called Duke Hui "uncle", He Qiang called him dad, He Xingqiong nodded, accepted the courtesy from everyone, and then stared at the person who attracted the most attention tonight.
After the chaos in the court for a long time, this was the first time he saw Xie Lanan in red makeup.
Although I don't agree with her in my heart, I have to admit that the difference between gentlemen is not in their clothes and hairpins, but in their atmosphere and style.
He asked: "Today's thanks to the lady, yesterday to yesterday's thanks to the husband, which one is better?"
There was silence all around. This was the Xuanyu cross-examination that was extremely popular among Daxuan celebrities. A bad answer will make people laugh.
Xie Lanan calmly replied: "I have been dealing with me for a long time, and I would rather be me.*"
He Xingqiong was filled with praise, nodded, and asked in a normal tone: "Why didn't Mr. Xie come?"
Xie Lan'an smiled sparsely, looking at the Minister of the Ministry of Finance who was named "Hui" and was good at making money, and replied: "My uncle likes to travel around the mountains and rivers, and he has gone to Donglu Mountain to live in a small villa. It's my child's birthday. , Arguments should not be made public, I am already uneasy because I have done so much for you, how dare I disturb the elders again."
He Xingqiong was stunned for a moment. What she said... didn't sound wrong, but her tone of voice when she called herself a 'child' sounded like the words of an old-fashioned elder.
He showed up at this night banquet, even if it was in the Queen Mother's honor, he would not dine at the same table with the young people due to his status. He Xingqiong asked the guests to help themselves and went to the villa to rest.
Xie Lanan turned around to salute Duke Danyang again, deliberately ignoring Chu Qingyuan who was accompanying Duke Danyang behind him.
She looked up and found He Xian, called out "Mengxian", and walked past Chu Qingyuan.
Chu Qingyuan curled her palms slightly and watched her turn around to talk and laugh with the upright nobles.
In less than a month before Spring Banquet, she had gone from a shaky reputation to the splendid person she is today.
It was his fault that he did not go when the Xie Mansion was recruiting staff. Ever since he learned that Bai Song had suddenly become a guest of the Xie family, Chu Qingyuan felt a little regretful, so he went to see the Duke of Danyang, who appreciated him, and asked to attend as a guest. This spring night banquet.
The minister attended the banquet and was proud to have a disciple who could write a poem in seven steps and write a poem on horseback. He naturally got this good opportunity.
Chu Qingyuan reached into his sleeves and once again confirmed that the collection of essays he wanted to dedicate to Xie Lanan's self-recommendation was infallible.
Everyone in Jinling City knows that Xie Hanling is talented and loves talents. If he misses once, he will not miss it a second time.
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He Xian, also known as Mengxian, means Fengliu, but he is actually a marginalized child of the He family.
He's the kind of person who can't get enough of him during New Year's celebrations, and even Zhan Shi, the principal husband of the He family, can look at him with his nostrils.
So he was invited by Xie Lanan, and He Xian thought it was someone's prank at first.
Seeing Madam Xie calling out his cousin's name, and the beautiful face gradually approaching, He Xian's heart beat, and he stuttered and said hello: "Thank you, thank you, Xie Yaguan..."
Xuan Bai smiled behind Xie Lan'an, and Xie Lan'an also laughed, "Why do you thank me? There are some books about "Zhou Bi Suan Jing" and Shang Gao's mathematics in the library at home. Brother He may be interested. I want to make you my friend. Come and borrow it anytime in the future. Well, you can thank me now."
In her heart, she said to the man who had blocked a knife for her: Actually, it’s me who should thank you.
He Xian was stunned.
In this era where parallel prose and elegant diction are considered noble, those among the gentry who did not study arithmetic would be laughed at for not doing their job properly.
It just so happened that he had liked to ponder the art of numerology since he was a child, and for this he was often looked down upon by his tribe.
For a moment, he couldn't think too much about how Madam Xie knew, and asked with bright eyes: "Are you serious? I, can I really borrow books?"
You must know that the library of the Wang and Xie families is rich and famous. It is said that there are as many as a thousand volumes of rare and unique books that are difficult to find in the world.
Why can a wealthy family be passed down from generation to generation? The so-called origin of family education is not other than gold and jade, it is here.
Xie Lanan blinked and nodded.
On the side of the bamboo beam bridge, Wang Shiyilang, who had never been able to talk to Xie Lanan, felt disappointed when he saw them chatting happily.
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At Xu Zheng, the stars separated, the guests gathered, and the banquet officially began.
The place for the dinner was arranged by Yu Luo Shen in the Epiphyllum Villa. The guests moved here and took a whiff. It turned out that the fragrant floral fragrance they smelled when entering the house came from here. They couldn't help but praise the elegant host.
Yu Luo Shen saw everyone's surprise and was very proud. He glanced at Xie Lan'an from the end of his eyes.
Throughout the night, she secretly competed with Xie Lanan over host and guest. Xie Lan'an was currently standing casually on the light robe, his position was not in the middle, and his water sandalwood robe was not as bright as Yu Luo Shen's bright red, but his expression was free and unmoving, becoming the focus of his own.
She seemed to sense Yu Luoshen's eyes, and suddenly coughed lightly.
Yu Luoshen thought she was going to give a speech, and was afraid of being robbed of the limelight, so he quickly rushed to the front, but accidentally choked on his saliva: "Thank you, Madam Ming Gong, for coming to the garden..."
Xie Lanan lowered his head and curled his lips.
Xie Ce looked at her helplessly.
Then I thought again, Yu Luo Shen was as graceful as a butterfly all night, and was good at dancing with long sleeves. He did not intend to hold a banquet for A-mei, but it was clearly for his own limelight. A-mei is rarely naughty, so you can do whatever you want.
Under the screen, God Yu Luo was still talking: "...I am hereby ordered by the Queen Mother to clear the garden, burn candles and sing at night. Firstly, to celebrate the birthday of Madam Xie, and secondly, is this a new addition to my little garden? The ten-grade peacock epiphyllum blooms at night, so I would like to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha, and please enjoy the beauty of the blooming moment together."
As soon as she finished speaking, there was talk among the guests: "Peacock Epiphyllum? Is that a precious species that exists in ancient books? I heard it is priceless."
"Look, even the jade pots for planting flowers are carved from solid jade."
Princess Ancheng rolled her eyelids gracefully, thinking that such a great thing was worth showing off.
"Let me tell you," Xuan Bai couldn't help but tilt his head and grind his teeth with Yun Shuang, "Tonight I came here to admire epiphyllum flowers, and to celebrate my master's birthday. Does this widow have intentions?"
Yun Shuang silently rubbed the hilt of her sword.
Pots of peacock epiphyllum in bud were carefully placed on both sides of the banquet table by the flower girl, and the maids holding wine and cups also began to serve dishes in an endless stream.
Yu Luo Shen looked at Xie Lan'an and said with a smile: "Do you have anything else to say, the birthday lady?"
Only then did everyone's eyes turn back and focus on Xie Lanan.
Princess Ancheng clasped her hands and secretly worked hard for her: Come on, show off your literary talents and defeat this annoying bastard of showing off your wealth!
Xie Lanan smiled and said, "Eat well and drink well, everyone." The words were concise and to the point.
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"Brother, did you see that Yu Er's face turned eggplant color just now!"
There are three spacious flower halls connected to each other, with red lacquered mahogany dining tables arranged in rows, each with a seat for two people. Xie Lan'an is in the first place on the left, sharing the same seat with Zhe Lanyin, followed by Xie Ce and Xie Deng, followed by Ruan Fujing and Wen Liangyu, followed by Xi Fu and Xi Xin...;
Yu Luo Shen sat alone on the right, followed by Princess Ancheng, followed by the girls from the Yu He family... The Dukes and Counts of the government had a separate table in the east hall, separated from the middle hall by a screen.
Xie Fengnian drank three glasses of wine, but he still couldn't forget the magical saying "eat well, drink well", and it was hard to endure the laughter.
Xie Ce was in no mood to talk or laugh.
There are clusters of fireworks above the head, with magnificent sounds and colors, and the beauties in the court are dazzled by their fan dancing. He suddenly took a deep breath and stood up, "I'm going to sober up. Watch your mouth."
Zhe Lanyin, who was at the next table, noticed that her husband had left the table, frowned slightly, and whispered to Xie Lan'an: "This fan dance is the dance of the royal court, and Yu Luo Shen used it today, which is too much. Having said that, nowadays, etiquette and music are everywhere. Bad, uncouth, your brother is the only one who is straight..."
"It's better to be honest." Xie Lan'an picked a piece of fresh bamboo shoots and put it in his mouth, "Only those who can't tolerate sand in their eyes can hope to pick out the sand."
Having said that, she herself enjoyed the singing and dancing in the court.
There was wine in the cup and she drank it, and there was hot food in the plate. Someone came to congratulate her with wine, and she didn't hesitate to drink a glass in return. The whole person's muscles and bones were relaxed, and the smell of alcohol stained his eyebrows, as if he really just came to eat with his mouth open.
The demeanor of carrying chopsticks and holding a cup is extremely elegant.
In the second hall, Chu Qingyuan looked through the gap between the screens, her dark eyes tracing and looking up at the scornful pride engraved in her bones.
She seemed to be half drunk, surrounded by the light and shadow of Qi Hua, her eyes were filled with confusion. She was able to cope in this amusement park with ease, and her manners were perfect. She was really chic and could smile. But Chu Qingyuan always felt that this noble woman was like the moon shining in the center of the water. No emotion or desire could enter her heart. Who can really keep her gaze.
But you have to be so cold and cold to be worthy of lighting a beacon just to win Qingcheng's smile, to make the moth obsessed with the fire that devours it, and to form a fatal force on Chu Qingyuan, who thinks highly of himself. attraction.
After three drinks, the guests could move around and talk freely.
Some people bet on when the epiphyllum will bloom.
Someone drunkenly praised the dancer for her beauty.
Chu Qingyuan took out the anthology in her sleeve and stood up.
"Is this stunning?" Yu Luoshen heard those drunken words and felt that the person who said these words was short-sighted, so he clapped his hands twice.
"Come here, pour me some more wine for you guys. Take a look, is he really stunning?"
A few moments after the words fell, a figure walked towards the end of the banquet, walking slowly and wearing white linen.
Xie Lanan looked around casually, but his eyes were blocked by a dark shadow.
Xuan Bai, who was kneeling behind his master, was drinking too much and took a step forward in response. Chu Qingyuan took a step back gracefully, lowered her waist and presented a scroll to Xie Lanan.
Xie Lanan's face showed no emotion or anger, and he looked at him as if he didn't recognize him.
"My dear Chu Qingyuan, I once had a banquet in the spring to get my lady to inquire about it. Now I present my humble work and ask my lady to correct it. I am willing to worship at my lady's court and serve my lady."
Xie Lanan's eyes welled up, and he almost smiled. These words were familiar to him.
Zhe Lanyin stopped her chopsticks in surprise and looked at the gentleman.
I saw that he had a handsome appearance and good manners. He did not look like an unknown person, but his words were full of sincerity. Zhe Lanyin couldn't help but sigh, her sister-in-law's reputation was so unparalleled.
Xie Lanan moved the ginger slices on the plate that were used to remove the smell from the fish, without even glancing at the thing in his hand, "But I don't accept any more customers."
Chu Qingyuan paused, her eyes clear, and insisted: "Madam, please read the villain's work before making a decision."
It is also an elegant thing for a talented person to recommend himself at an elegant banquet. People sitting nearby looked at the excitement, but there was a commotion at the edge of the hall. Someone blurted out: "What a handsome figure!"
And the turbid drunken voice laughed: "What kind of flesh and blood can give birth to such an appearance? Look at these hands, they are made of jade."
Wen Liangyu frowned when he heard some familiar words, his eyes fell on the sommelier, and he suddenly became speechless.
The man lowered his eyes and held a tin pot with a lotus pattern in his hand. His black hair reached his waist. He walked very slowly, pouring wine for the nobles at tables, and his back was bent.
Hu Xi's rude words reached his ears, but he just remained silent.
When he walked to Princess Ancheng's seat, Chu Qingyuan still stood firmly in front of Xie Lan'an.
Previously, Xie Lanan's sight was blocked by Chu Qingyuan, so he didn't take the teasing at the table to heart. The wine, the fine arts, the good showmanship, the good show, and the good show have long been the norm that was rotten at the root of the Southern Dynasties.
She glanced up casually, and the blood all over her body suddenly froze.
This figure wearing snow-white linen clothes...
Even if only half of his face was exposed, Xie Lanan could still recognize his dark sideburns and slender shoulders through the memory engraved deep in her soul.
When she died in her previous life, she vaguely saw the white-clothed celestial being who collected her bones and sang songs to convey her soul. On the night of her birthday, she appeared in front of Xie Lanan in such an incredible way.
The body of a wandering soul can't help but float in the wind endlessly, just like falling into a bottomless pit with no end... How many times when she couldn't bear it anymore, she relied on imagining the carefree and beautiful heaven. People caress the body temperature of her bones, comforting themselves that they are not abandoned by heaven and earth.
It has to be a coincidence.
Xie Lanan's eyes were dull. She still remembered that there was a cinnabar mole on the tiger's mouth of the right hand of the white-clothed immortal. This person looked similar, but he may not have it.
She stood up, and Chu Qingyuan's heartbeat quickened as he was waiting for her reply.
Mailang opposite raised his arm to pour wine for Princess Ancheng, but Chen Qingrong's maid held out her hand to stop the unknown person from approaching the princess.
He was silent, and with the corner of his slender eyelashes, he glanced at Yu Luo Shen who was looking at him with his chin in front of him, turned around, and walked numbly towards Xie Ce's table.
Xie Lanan quickly passed by Chu Qingyuan and held his hand.
Suddenly, everything is quiet.
Xie Lanan only realized that this man's hands were incredibly soft, and then she saw clearly a grain of cinnabar on the back of his hands.
Her fingertips even touched the red mole unconsciously.
The skin under his hands trembled slightly, and he couldn't tell whose skin was smoother than fat.
The man raised his dark eyes.
