When she heard someone called Wei Cheng, Lan Xi was also confused: "I was looking at Wei Zheng's people outside just now. Could it be that Wei Cheng is here too? He doesn't always like to come to banquets, and he will refuse if he can! Why today? Wang Yuanjun didn't pester him? Wang Yuanjun can't do it."
Shen Yinxiao's face turned slightly pale. Wei Cheng was personally appointed by the imperial court as a Colonel Protecting the Qiang. Among the Zhonglang Generals and Cavalry Captains of the same rank, they were all inferior to the Colonel Protecting the Qiang. Wei Zheng alone, without relying on the Wei family, could do it alone. Chijie commanded 20,000 troops, including 4,000 cavalry.
She forgot that the current Wei Cheng was not the young prince of the Wei family who was attached to the Wei family at all. He was the general of Wei. His military power had almost exceeded that of the governor of Youzhou. Even if Wei Zheng came, Wei Cheng They are coming too. Wei Zheng represents Youzhou, and Wei Cheng represents the Dayin court behind Youzhou!
Youzhou has 50,000 troops stationed, but there are only 3,000 cavalry, and Wei Cheng alone controls 4,000 cavalry. The number of cavalry is the key to measuring the strength of the army. This is why Beigong Boyu wants to marry Wei Cheng.
Shen Yinxiao slowly raised his eyes and looked towards Beigong Boyu.
Wei Cheng had been standing next to Beigong Boyu. Just now, her attention was focused on Beigong Boyu, and she actually forgot to look at the people next to him.
He must have heard Lan Xi's clear hint just now.
Shen Yinxiao couldn't help but be curious. What was he thinking when he heard that Lan Xi deliberately brought her and Beigong Boyu together?
Are you unhappy or relieved?
Wei Cheng, who was listening intently to Beigong Boyu's words, seemed to feel something, and glanced at where Shen Yinxiao was standing.
There was no warmth in that look, as if he didn't know her at all. After one glance, he looked away and turned to talk to Beigong Boyu.
"General Wei is young and promising. In the future, when the Han and Qiang people come and go, they will have to rely on the general more." Beigong Boyu said with a smile.
"Where is the matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor." Wei Cheng said calmly.
For a moment, she felt like she was not suitable to stay here at all. She should not appear in front of him on such an occasion.
She couldn't help but curl her lips.
Yes, he has always been able to distinguish between official and private matters.
That day at the Youzhou Chamber of Commerce, he could take her to the banquet in a grand manner, but the banquet belonged to him. Now in front of Beigong Boyu and others, he would not even look at her.
Under the red-painted ceramic flower lantern, the man is wearing a scarlet python robe with wide sleeves, a golden crown with dark hair, a Pisces pendant hanging on his waist, and soap leather boots on his feet. He looks indifferent and arrogant in every word and deed. Others say that he is the second son of the Wei family. He was the reincarnated killer general of the King of Hell. He had killed thousands of prisoners of war in one battle without blinking an eye, but tonight Shen Yinxiao felt that he didn't look like a killer general, but more like a Confucian general.
Shen Yinxiao couldn't help but say: "Actually, General Wei, Long Zhang and Fengzi, are young and promising, and can be considered a good match."
After thinking for a while, she added: "If you like."
Lan Xi smiled and snorted: "I don't know if he is a good match, but he is not a good match for me."
She turned to look at Shen Yinxiao: "Although he is not married to you, you and him are still..."
Lan Xi bit her lip: "I don't compete with others for men, even if they don't want them. What's more, if he treats you badly, I don't like him even more."
Shen Yinxiao actually wanted to explain that she understood Wei Cheng's thoughts very well, and it was not too bad. Sometimes he even took good care of her. The personal relationship between children was not as important as the prosperity of the family. She could even understand Wei Cheng's treatment of her and Wang Yuanjun. difference.
But she really no longer wants to marry Wei Cheng.
Seeing her look like this, Shen Yinxiao had a suspicion in his mind: "Could it be that you already have someone you like?"
Sure enough, Lan Xi's face turned redder and she said nothing.
Someone suddenly saw the Pisces jade pendant on Wei Cheng's waist.
The person with good intentions smiled and asked: "The jade pendants on General Wei's waist seem to be a pair. I guess the other jade pendant is at Princess Lanxi's place?"
When Lan Xi heard this, she looked at Wei Cheng with a lively smile on her lips.
Hearing that his sister was involved, Beigong Boyu also turned to look at the jade pendant on Wei Cheng's waist.
Wei Cheng lowered his eyes, glanced at the jade pendant, and said lazily: "It was a gift from another girl."
After the words were spoken, there was silence for a while.
The man flattered the horse on the leg, smiled coquettishly, picked up the wine glass and drank a few glasses of wine.
Beigong Boyu looked back lightly, seemingly not hearing Wei Cheng's words.
To be able to reach the current position, he has already developed the ability to hide his emotions and anger. Marriage is a union with political purposes. Talking about love is too whimsical. As for who they love in their hearts, love How many points, what difference does it make.
Lan Xi whispered to Shen Yinxiao: "Wang Yuanjun also has the same Pisces pendant around his waist."
Shen Yinxiao held the wine glass, his knuckles turned white, and he lowered his eyes and said nothing.
Seeing Shen Yinxiao's lack of interest, Lan Xi said nothing and took her to walk around the garden, bypassing the Ming Room. There was a pond behind it. Some nobles who lived here liked fishing in their spare time, and there were dedicated waiters guarding the pond. Wear fishing gear and serve them to play.
There were two or three people fishing by the pond, and Lan Xi became interested: "Do you want to fish? Let's catch a few fish. How about grilling the fish tomorrow?"
Shen Yinxiao felt that whoever married her would definitely have a very interesting life, with new tricks every day and no time to spare.
The waiter helped them hang up the bait, and brought in felts and bedding. They were not too far away from the other ladies and gentlemen who came to fish by the pond. They set up a tent and brought a stove to warm the fire. The heat gathered in the In the tent, only one side was left open for ventilation, making it very comfortable and warm.
"How long have you been fishing, Mrs. Tinghou, and how much have you harvested?" As soon as Lan Xi sat down, she turned her head to look at the fish baskets of several ladies on the side.
Madam Tinghou who was asked about it pursed her lips and smiled: "My skills are not good, I caught an empty salary, and I am no better than the princess."
Mrs. Tinghou's eyes fell on Shen Yinxiao who was standing aside, and she looked at her for a long time. "My wife is a bit shy, but she looks very kind-hearted. I wonder which high-ranking lady she is?"
Shen Yinxiao was so hot from the stove that she couldn't help but doze off. When she was asked about herself, she trembled and said vaguely: "A person from Jixian County, from a small family..."
Lan Xi bumped her waist with his elbow, glared at her, turned around and put on another smiling face, and said to Mrs. Tinghou: "This is my sister who is sworn to Jinlan, and she is also my brother's guest."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Tinghou's originally indifferent eyes suddenly brightened up again, and she looked thoughtfully at the sleepy Shen Yinxiao.
"So we are distinguished guests. I wonder if my wife is married now? My natal brother and my wife seem to be about the same age, and they are not married either." Mrs. Tinghou put down her fishing rod and started chatting with her in a serious manner.
Shen Yinxiao lost all his drowsiness and said, "I'm not thinking about marriage for the time being..."
"How can this be done? It is difficult for my daughter to find her husband's family when she is old. This man is like a melon in the field. He comes late and the good ones are picked away!" Mrs. Tinghou introduced herself to her eagerly. The younger brother’s situation: “This child is good at studying and looks good. His parents are here, and his family has some assets...”
Lan Xi listened to the side and wanted to laugh. Seeing Shen Yinxiao dumbfounded, he interrupted Mrs. Tinghou who was talking endlessly: "Madam, it's too late. My sister has already promised to my brother."
Shen Yinxiao was confused.
Mrs. Tinghou was also stunned. It took her a long time to react and said: "I see, she is the future princess."
She didn't speak anymore. She seemed to have a needle under her buttocks. She couldn't sit still for a long time, then hurriedly picked up her things and left.
Shen Yinxiao scolded: "It's better now. When she tells it, everyone will know."
Judging from the way Mrs. Tinghou left, she most likely went to discuss with her friends.
"I know it's not good. Those who want to take advantage of you will not dare to touch you because of my brother's reputation."
"But King Beinan knows...what should he do?"
"It's okay, I'll go talk to him." Lan Xi smiled. "You, you have a way of dealing with small people in the market. I am not as good as you, but when it comes to these high-ranking ladies, you are not as good as me. Respect your clothes first and then your people. When you have power, fight. If you pretend to be powerful, you will be more able to do it." The road ahead is getting wider and wider.”
The fox pretends to be the tiger's power.
Shen Yinxiao smiled nonchalantly. She had also used Wei Cheng's influence to save Lan Xi and others. It's not that she didn't know how to take advantage of it, but she had secretly marked the price for many things, and she had taken advantage of them openly. No matter how cheap it is, there must be something behind it, sometimes it is dignity, sometimes it is freedom. Where in the world is there a loss-making business?
After sitting for a while, she got up and went to change clothes.
She was alone on the verandah.
The night was heavy with exposure, and the huge mansion seemed even more empty. She covered her clothes and walked forward quickly.
There was the sound of footsteps in her ears. She walked along the wall, but the sound got closer and closer. Her scalp was numb and she was about to avoid it when a hand grabbed her wrist.
She raised her head in panic and met the man's malicious eyes.
It was the man who asked Wei Cheng about the Pisces Jade Pendant at the table just now and was disappointed. He seemed to be a Tinghou as well.
The world is very chaotic nowadays. With a little money, anyone can be made a marquis.
"Let go."
Her voice trembled slightly, but it wasn't cold.
"Why don't you let go? Isn't your wife cold? I'll help you warm up."
Marquis Li Ting had just flattered Wei Cheng by mistake, and was sullen. He happened to see the woman coming towards him.
He remembered this woman.
Wei Cheng's former lover.
He gritted his teeth, eyes burning with desire.
The thought of wanting to be ashamed reached its peak at this moment.
Wei Cheng, who was out looking for someone after having a few glasses of wine, happened to see this scene not far away.
