"The Fifth Young Master is now at the age where he is playful. Since Madam is interested, she needs to be more careful in persuading him!"
A richly dressed lady glanced at the flowery daughter beside her and smiled.
"No, I was still talking about this during breakfast today. I just don't know where this marriage is?"
As soon as Gu Yunqing finished saying this, another person came to the table.
"Yunrou, please give my regards to Madam. My mother was feeling a little unwell last night, so she couldn't come over today!"
As soon as Miss Xie San arrived, the atmosphere at the banquet became a little strange.
After all, everyone thought that this man was probably going to marry the fifth young master of the Rong family, but now...
"Is Mrs. Xie feeling well?"
Gu Yunqing is quite satisfied with Xie Yunrou. She is well-educated, talented and beautiful, and treats others well and politely. However, she is too delicate, and more importantly, her son doesn't like her.
"Thank you, Madam, for your concern. My mother is fine. She just feels a little cold. The doctor said she will be fine after a few days!"
When Xie Yunrou spoke to Gu Yunqing, she was as close as ever.
"That's good, come and take your seats!"
Everyone's eyes immediately followed her. In the past, Mrs. Rong would have called Miss Xie San to sit close to her to show her closeness.
But today.
"Thank you, Miss, for inviting me here!"
The one who came down to attract people was Biyun, the first-class maid next to Gu Yunqing, but the guiding seat was two places away from the main seat above, which gave Taifu Xie enough face, but did not mean to get close.
Everyone's eyes flashed with surprise.
Xie Yunrou didn't know what she was thinking, but she had a decent smile on her face: "Thank you, madam!"
"Deyin has met Madam!"
Not long after Xie Yunrou sat down, another woman wearing a wide-sleeved plain brocade dress came forward to salute.
The woman's appearance is not outstanding, but she is gentle and beautiful, as quiet as water, and her body is pure. Only the red plum blossom on her bun adds a bit of color.
Tao Ye, who was standing in front of Gu Yunqing, was suddenly startled. This step... wasn't the one she saw at the hunting ground that day.
As for Zhang Deyin, the eldest daughter of the servant, it was the eldest young master who had already been married by the Duke.
It turns out that the young master had a hand in kidnapping her that day.
"Miss Zhang is here, feel free to sit down!"
Gu Yunqing said gently.
She was not close to Rong Yue, the eldest son of her first wife, but she was still polite to her.
"Is this the one that Young Master Rong has arranged to marry? They are a perfect match, one is elegant and the other is gentle!"
Taoye heard vague discussions below.
Birds of a feather flock together.
She thought of this phrase that she had just read yesterday.
"Madam, I heard that Miss Taoye has recovered, so I brought her a gift today as a congratulation!"
Xie Yunrou suddenly said gently to Taoye, and the maid behind her took a step forward with a rosewood box in her hand.
"Miss Xie, I'm grateful for your kindness, but I don't dare to accept it because it's useless!"
Taoye saluted in Xie Yunrou's direction.
"I'm just a maid. How can I accept your courtesy? It won't look like it to others!"
Gu Yunqing also refused with a smile.
"It's because Yunrou didn't think carefully!"
Xie Yunrou's eyes flashed with sadness.
The lady present who wanted to marry Rong Jiu was very happy.
Taoye is the wife of the fifth young master Rong. If Mrs. Rong likes to thank the third lady, then the gift of thanking the third lady can be regarded as a reward from the future fifth young lady to her husband's concubine. But now that she has been rejected outright, she will Said that this marriage could not be accomplished with Mrs. Rong.
In this way, the banquet suddenly became lively. People who wanted to marry the second young master Rong Ying and Rong Jiu all started chatting with Gu Yunqing.
And Luo Shi, no matter how favored she is, is just a concubine. Even if these ladies like Rong Ying, they will not condescend to discuss with her. They can only serve the servants with hot tea and snacks. What they feel in their hearts is only theirs. knew.
"This must be the eldest daughter of Marquis Bowang!"
Gu Yunqing has always paid attention to the appearance, speech, and etiquette of these young ladies. As for family background, she does not pay too much attention to it. The people at the table today are either from the palaces of the imperial officials or from noble families.
"Yan Rong, come and greet Mrs. Rong quickly!"
Mrs. Hou knew that her daughter was infatuated with the fifth young master of the Rong family, but she offended the princess when she was in the academy and was detained in the mansion by her. She has been depressed.
Now that Gu Yunqing has made it clear that he wants to choose a match for his son, Mrs. Lu also wants to do so for her daughter.
"Yan Rong has met Madam!"
Du Yanrong quickly stood up and saluted.
"Sit down quickly, don't be polite!"
"Taoye, send this plate of peach blossom cake to Miss Du!"
Gu Yunqing ordered and then said to Du Yanrong: "I think you like these pastries. It just so happens that this peach blossom cake is sweet and not greasy. Try it!"
"Thank you so much, Madam Yanrong!"
Du Yanrong was overjoyed, and her features were a little more delicate.
Taoye brought the peach blossom cake to the table in front of the Du family's mother and daughter, and while bowing, she secretly looked at Miss Du.
She has a pair of gentle almond eyes, and she is wearing a lavender rosy brocade skirt, which makes her look bright and lively. She is indeed the look that Madam likes.
No matter what, this Miss Du looks much simpler than Miss Xie's third daughter.
Just as Taoye was about to look back at Yun Qing, there was a sound of footsteps and the laughter of young men behind her.
"It's the eldest young master who brought the young masters to meet the madam!"
Roche stepped forward with a smile and said.
People had already arrived in front of the banquet, and Taoye quickly retreated behind the Du family and her daughter.
"Mother!"
"Mrs. Rong!"
Standing at the front was actually the fourth prince Qi Yunzhan.
"I've met the Fourth Prince!"
The people at the table hurriedly stood up to greet him.
"Everyone, please get up quickly!"
The fourth prince always maintained the appearance of an elegant scholar in front of others. He politely called everyone and clasped his fists at the superior Gu Yunqing: "I came uninvited. Please don't be rude, madam!"
"If the fourth prince can come, the mansion will be full of glory!"
Gu Yunqing stood and smiled politely.
As soon as these people arrived, the lady at the table became even more excited. This young man of suitable age from a high-ranking family in Shengjing is almost here, as well as the fourth prince who is a nobleman of Tianhuang and can compete for the position of prince.
Immediately there were whispers below.
Rong Jiu, who was standing lazily, first smiled at Gu Yunqing, and then moved his eyes to the side. When he didn't see the familiar figure, his smile faded a little.
But when he turned his head and saw the person standing behind the Du family and his daughter, the corners of his mouth curved up again.
Dongyu is not as strict as its neighboring country Nanxuan in the protection of men and women. In public, in full view of the public, it is not considered a violation of the rules for men and women to look at each other openly.
Therefore, the young men who were not engaged and the ladies present were all sizing each other up. If their eyes happened to meet, the lady would often blush.
When Gu Yunqing saw her son obediently looking at these young ladies, especially when his eyes fell on Du Yanrong, whom she was attracted to, she smiled and was in a good mood. After guessing that her son had finished looking at them, she said with a smile: "The fourth prince and All you gentlemen, please go enjoy the garden by yourself. You two must treat guests well and don’t neglect your distinguished guests!”
"Yes, mother!"
Rong Yue nodded gently towards Zhang Deyin, who immediately blushed, with deep affection in his eyes.
"Meet the old lady!"
