Soon, Luo Mingxiang, accompanied by Su Rui and others, came to the lobby.
Logically speaking, the bride is not allowed to show her face outside casually on her wedding day, but accepting the Queen Mother's decree is obviously not one of them.
This is undoubtedly an honor for both the bride's family and the husband's family.
"By the empress dowager's kind words: The general's eldest daughter Luo Mingxiang is very talented and beautiful, respectful and sensitive, and I am very happy. Now I give you a pair of dragon and phoenix jade pendants, a pair of jade pendants, a dendrobium pearl, and six sets of head and face jewelry. , the Kingdom of East China Sea presented a large red coral and precious tree as a tribute to express the joy of his coming out of the palace."
Luo Mingxiang put his hands on the ground and kowtowed respectfully, "I respectfully accept the gift from the Empress Dowager and thank the Empress Dowager for her grace."
The Luo family also thanked En, "Thank you, the Empress Dowager, for your kindness."
The chamberlain handed over the Empress Dowager's decree to someone around him and asked it to be delivered to Luo Mingxiang.
Then he stepped forward to help Luo Yun and said: "There is a great joy in the general's family today. The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager do not need to be polite. I will not disturb the general, so I will take my leave."
Luo Yun was no stranger to the empress dowager's confidant, and said with a smile: "It's rare for Mr. Huang to come here, why don't you go back after having a glass of water?"
The chamberlain laughed and said: "I should have disturbed the general once, but I would also be happy with the young lady. But I have to go back to reply to the order, so I won't disturb the general."
Luo Yun didn't stay long, "I'll send Huang Gong out."
"Don't dare, don't dare, General, stay back."
Seeing that he refused, Luo Yun had no choice but to turn around and tell Luo Jinyan to send him out.
The waiter then resigned to everyone and followed Luo Jinyan out.
The Luo family was so considerate that no one present felt that the Luo family was trying to please an eunuch.
This Eunuch Huang went to the battlefield with Emperor Gaozu in his early years, and later followed the Empress Dowager. Even when the late emperor was still alive, he was very polite to him. Princess Changling and the regent both grew up watching him, and they were also very polite to him. He was being polite, and naturally others would not put on airs in front of him.
At this time, everyone couldn't help but cast envious eyes on Luo Mingxiang. It didn't matter how many things the Empress Dowager gave her, what mattered was the act of rewarding him.
With today's incident, no matter how many daughters-in-law and grandsons there are in Chun'an's residence, no one will ever be able to get past Luo Mingxiang.
After sending away the chamberlain who had delivered the order, Mrs. Su quickly sent someone to send Luo Mingxiang back, but Luo Junyao failed to follow him.
In addition to Qin Ning who needed her entertainment, the ladies who came to congratulate her with their elders also arrived one after another. These girls were no better than the ones who had good friends with Luo Mingxiang. They only played in the front yard. Although Luo Junyao didn't have to accompany Zhou Xuan the whole time, he couldn't hide directly. Go back to the inner courtyard.
So Qin Ning volunteered to greet the ladies who came to congratulate her.
Luo Junyao's eldest sister came out of the cabinet, so naturally Shen Hongxiu and others were coming, even the youngest Xu Hui was here.
The girls were all generous and helped take care of her, which made Luo Junyao feel much more relaxed.
"Second Miss Luo." Luo Junyao was talking to Xu Hui when he heard a seemingly familiar voice coming from behind him. When he looked back, he realized that the person coming was Ruan Yueli.
"Miss Ruan." Luo Junyao was a little surprised. She really didn't expect Ruan Yueli to come over and talk to her.
Ruan Yueli looked like a talented woman who was somewhat aloof and aloof, giving people the impression that speaking in front of her in a high-pitched voice would make her look vulgar.
Ruan Yueli smiled faintly and said: "I couldn't talk to the second girl in the palace the day before yesterday. I'm very sorry. I came over to say hello. Didn't I disturb the second girl?"
Luo Junyao stood up and faced Ruan Yueli with a smile and said, "How could it be? I couldn't do much to help you just sit here. If Miss Ruan doesn't mind it, why don't you sit down and talk?"
Ruan Yueli said thank you and actually sat down next to him.
Luo Junyao and Xu Hui couldn't help but look at each other: they didn't expect Ruan Yueli to actually sit down.
Xu Hui stood up and whispered: "I'm going to see what Sister Hongxiu and the others are doing."
Even though she was young, she knew that Ruan Yueli came specifically to talk to Luo Junyao.
Xu Hui ran away quickly, leaving Luo Junyao alone to face Ruan Yueli. Luo Junyao was a little depressed for a while.
She also doesn't have much experience dealing with people like Ruan Yueli. Although Su Rui and Luo Mingxiang are both the most outstanding ladies in Shangyong, they are still a little different from Ruan Yueli.
Luo Junyao thought about it in his heart.
Compared with them, Ruan Yueli has a different temperament.
I can't tell whether it's the immortal spirit of a mortal or the literary spirit of a true talented woman, but I always feel that it's quite different from Su Rui, Luo Mingxiang and others.
Therefore, even if Ruan Yueli is not the most beautiful noblewoman in Shangyong, she can still be regarded as one with the most unique temperament among the noblewomen.
The reason why she is not as well-known as Shen Lingxiang is not because she is not as good as Shen Lingxiang, but because she rarely participates in various gatherings in the capital, and the Prime Minister's beloved daughter is not so easy to discuss.
"Miss Ruan, is there anything you want to tell me?" Luo Junyao decided to go straight to the point.
Ruan Yueli looked at Luo Junyao, seeming a little surprised by her directness.
Luo Jun shook her back with a kind smile, and Ruan Yueli smiled and said: "Miss Luo, there is no need to be so guarded. I do have some small things that I want to ask Miss Luo for."
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "Miss Ruan, please tell me. If I know and can tell, I will tell you directly."
Ruan Yueli pondered for a moment and asked softly: "Miss Luo...what do you think of His Highness the Regent?"
"..." Luo Junyao looked at Ruan Yueli's quiet, smiling face that looked like an immortal, and was speechless for a long time.
Are all the Ruan family members... so direct?
Last time Ruan Yuelou asked her if she would marry him, and today Ruan Yueli came to ask her what she thought of Xie Yan.
Of course, Ruan Yueli didn't just want to talk to her about what she thought of Xie Yan, for obvious reasons.
Luo Jun shook his eyelashes and lightly slapped his eyelashes, and said: "Why is His Royal Highness the Regent someone we can discuss? Why did Miss Ruan think of asking this?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Ruan Yueli chuckled lightly, shook his head and said, "Miss Luo knows I didn't ask this."
"..." Well, this is indeed Ruan Yuelou's sister.
Luo Jun shook his head and looked at her, "I still want to ask, why did Miss Ruan ask me this?"
Ruan Yueli opened her lips slightly and said softly: "I want to marry His Highness the Regent, so naturally I want to know who my opponents are. Miss Luo, will you be my opponent?"
Luo Junyao was about to say no, but suddenly paused and did not say the words.
"What Miss Ruan said to me is a bit strange. If you want to marry the regent, can you do it?" Luo Junyao asked curiously.
Ruan Yueli smiled and said: "The Empress Dowager is eager to choose a wife for the Regent. Miss Luo is my biggest opponent. If you don't fight with me, I naturally believe that I can."
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "If Miss Ruan is so confident, why do you need to ask me?"
Ruan Yueli said: "If you can't compete with Miss Luo, it's natural to do well. Miss Luo hasn't told me yet, what do you think?"
"I..." Luo Junyao was about to say, "Since you are bound to win, does it really matter what my answer is?" Before he could say anything, Qin Ning rushed over from the other side, "Shake! Mr. Zhang is here."
Come on, hurry up and come with us to greet us!"
Before he finished speaking, Qin Ningren had already arrived in front of the two of them, pulled up Luo Junyao and smiled at Ruan Yueli, saying, "Miss Ruan, I'll excuse you for a while."
Ruan Yueli chuckled lightly and said, "Mr. Zhang is here. Miss Luo should go out to greet him. Princess Anyang does not need to be so polite."
Qin Ning was indeed rude, waved to Ruan Yueli, pulled Luo Junyao and ran away.
Ruan Yueli, who was left in the same place, looked at the backs of the two people as they flew away. The smile on his lips gradually faded, and after a long time he let out a faint sigh.
The two of them ran to the other end of the garden, and Luo Junyao asked, "Mr. Zhang is really here?"
Qin Ning said: "Of course I am here, but Mr. Zhang has already gone to the flower hall, we don't need to go there now."
Luo Junyao looked at Qin Ning, "Did you do this on purpose?"
Qin Ning had an expression on her face asking for credit, "Did I, the princess, save you from the sea of misery? Thank you, my princess. You just need to play with me three more times." Qin Ning raised her left hand and counted three numbers.
Luo Jun said: "Escape from the sea of suffering? You are exaggerating, it is not worth three times." He reached out and pinched all three of her fingers back.
Qin Ning said unhappily: "Aren't you forced by Ruan Yueli to the point where you don't know what to do and want to stay away from her as soon as possible?"
Luo Junyao felt that she was forced to not know what to do, but she really didn't want to stay with Ruan Yueli and talk about Xie Yan.
After all, no girl wants to chat with another girl about someone they both have a crush on.
And Ruan Yueli obviously doesn't just have a good impression, but is determined to win.
"Do you know what she said to me?" Luo Junyao asked.
Qin Ning said proudly: "If I didn't know, how could I come to save you?"
Luo Junyao felt even more strange, "How did you know?" Even if Ruan Yueli was really infatuated with Xie Yan, her intelligence wouldn't make it known to everyone, right?
Qin Ning hummed softly and said: "Of course I have my own channels for information, and I keep them very accurately. Let me tell you, Ruan Yueli is determined to get the position of Princess Regent. That day, the Empress Dowager summoned the noble lady to the palace to see her.
You are her biggest threat. In addition, grandma specially rewarded Miss Luo today, she will definitely feel pressured."
"Does this pressure refer to me?" Luo Junyao said he couldn't understand.
"It can also be said to be the Luo family." Qin Ning looked around, leaned into Luo Junyao's ear and whispered: "Uncle King Chu rejected Ruan Xiang before, and Prime Minister Ruan has given up the idea of marrying with the King of Chu. After all, Prime Minister Ruan
Ruan Yueli is a legitimate daughter, and there are many people who want to marry her, so there is no need to go to the Prince of Chu's palace."
Luo Junyao raised his eyebrows slightly. If Ruan Xiang didn't even support her, how could Ruan Yueli have the confidence to think that as long as the Luo family didn't mess with Xie Yan, he would marry her?
Qin Ning didn't know either. She shook her head and said, "I don't know what she thinks. Anyway... everyone says that Ruan Yueli is actually quite a strange person among the noble ladies in the capital. Not many people know her well.
I don’t know what she thinks.”
This strangeness does not mean that she made the whole city famous like Luo Junyao did before. Luo Junyao is not strange, that is stupid.
Ruan Yueli is said to be strange because she gives people such a strong sense of alienation. Even the people who have the best relationship with her can't say they understand her.
For example, Su Rui, Luo Mingxiang, and other noble ladies who should be close friends with her family background, but have a very unfamiliar relationship with Ruan Yueli. This may be said to be incompatible personalities, but even like the original Luo Junyao, there is still a person by his side.
Shen Lingxiang has become very close to her. Even if Shen Lingxiang has other agendas, at least he still acts very close.
Ruan Yueli really kept a close distance from everyone.
She has a gentle personality and never relies on her power to dominate others. It would not be wrong to say that she is arrogant and arrogant, but it is difficult to get close to her.
Luo Junyao looked at Qin Ning, "You have only returned to Beijing not long ago, and you actually know these things?"
Qin Ning smiled and said: "Of course my information is much better than yours."
Luo Junyao asked: "Then do you know why Ruan Yueli is so determined to marry the regent? She probably hasn't met the regent much, right? Is it love at first sight?"
Qin Ning nodded and said, "Of course I know."
"Tell me."
"Five times." Qin Ning stretched out her hand and said.
Luo Junyao pressed down two fingers and said, "Three times, including the ones just now."
"Stingy!" Qin Ning muttered.
"Then are you going to say it or not?" Luo Junyao asked.
Qin Ning sighed and said: "Forget it, if you Luo family really want to find out, you may not be able to find out. Ruan Yueli said that she wants to marry only the most powerful hero in the world. Who is she talking about?
"
Luo Junyao asked, "When did she say that?"
Qin Ning said: "Three years ago, when she was fourteen years old, she was the daughter of Prime Minister Ruan, and she was not like you... Ahem, after all, she was almost eighteen after the New Year, but she was not engaged yet. Why?
, do you understand?”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Luo Junyao really did not expect, "She...so, she really likes the regent?" She felt that Ruan Yueli did not seem to be someone who only wanted the position of regent.
Qin Ninghun didn't care, "You don't understand, she only marries the most powerful hero. As for whether this hero is the King of Chu or some other king, is it important?"
Luo Junyao didn't say anything for a long time.
Miss Ruan is so powerful and domineering!
Luo Junyao looked at Qin Ning with some suspicion, "You are not making nonsense, are you?"
Qin Ning rolled her eyes at her and whispered: "It's okay to tell you, but don't tell anyone. My cousin from the Zheng family is good friends with Ruan Yueli's cousin. Three years ago, the Ruan family wanted to choose a husband for Ruan Yueli.
Son-in-law, she was not happy, that’s what she said at the time. Because of this, Prime Minister Ruan was very angry and grounded her for half a year. Of course, externally it was said that she was sick and was recuperating at home."
Luo Junyao didn't remember whether this happened. She just met Xie Chengyou three years ago and never cared about the people in Linglong Courtyard.
The cousin of the Zheng family that Qin Ning mentioned is the daughter of Princess Changzhao.
"This time when Uncle Chu King came back, the Ruan family took advantage of the previous marriage proposal in Prince Mu's Mansion to test Uncle Chu King's intentions, but he refused. Mr. Ruan probably won't indulge her again this time, and she won't come to you if she comes to you.
Strange."
Even knowing such secret information, it seems that Ruan Yueli does not have a good relationship with her cousin.
Qin Ning said: "You didn't promise her anything just now, right?"
Luo Jun said: "Of course not."
Qin Ning breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good..."
After a pause, Qin Ning glared at her and said, "I don't want you to be my aunt, I'm worried that you will be tricked by her. If you agree to her right now, if something changes later, you
How embarrassing to slap yourself in the face."
Although she said this, Qin Ning actually knew in her heart that her mother and grandmother were most optimistic about Luo Junyao.
Just now she saw Ruan Yueli looking for Luo Junyao, and then she remembered that her cousin was gossiping about Ruan Yueli with her, so she sneaked over and crouched to eavesdrop. Only then could she rush out at the critical moment to stop Luo Junyao from saying something he shouldn't have said.
.
"You think too much."
Luo Junyao glanced at her: Do you think I'm stupid? Ruan Yueli and I are not familiar with each other, so I promise to give whatever I want?
Thinking of Ruan Yueli and Xie Yan again, Miss Luo became even more irritable.
He's still attracting bees and butterflies even at his age. He's so good-looking.
Since there was no need to see Zhang Jingyu for the time being, and he didn't want to go back to see Ruan Yueli, Luo Junyao decided to go back to the inner courtyard to see his eldest sister.
Although they didn't really get along for long, Luo Junyao was still a little reluctant to think about his eldest sister not being at home after today.
As soon as I stepped into the backyard, I saw two people who shouldn't be there.
Xie Chengyou, Shen Lingxiang.
Behind them were several servants and maids.
When they met head-on, the three of them stopped at the same time, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.
It was Shen Lingxiang who broke the silence first. She took two steps forward and whispered: "Shake."
Luo Junyao looked at the two of them and said, "Are you... coming from Yuzhiyuan?"
Shen Lingxiang nodded and said: "Yes, I took the opportunity to come back today to see my mother, and also stopped by to see my cousin."
As the eldest son of the Regent's Palace, Xie Chengyou could attend today's Luo family's wedding banquet. But he only came with King Mu. Although Xie Yan did not come in person, he sent the Palace Chief to send congratulatory gifts, which did not allow him this advantage. His son attended on his behalf.
Shen Lingxiang's identity was even more embarrassing. The female family members who came to the Luo family to attend the wedding banquet were all the matrons, young ladies, legitimate daughters or concubines of various families, but none of them would bring concubines to attend.
It is said that Shen Lingxiang is a cousin of the Luo family, so it is not impossible to attend. However, Shen Lingxiang himself does not want to see the noble ladies he was familiar with for the time being, so he can only come back to visit his mother.
Luo Junyao smiled and said, "Then I won't disturb you anymore. I'll go see eldest sister first."
Shen Lingxiang's smile was a little stiff, but he still took a step away and said, "Go ahead. I don't have anything good. I only gave you a small gift. I hope my cousin won't dislike it."
Luo Junyao gave her a strange look. Shen Lingxiang seemed to be a different person after not seeing him for a few days.
Looking at Luo Junyao's back as he left leisurely, the expressions and moods of the two people left behind were equally complex.
Luo Junyao is indeed no longer the Luo Junyao she used to be. Whether she is looking at Xie Chengyou or Shen Lingxiang, her eyes are always calm and without any unnecessary emotion.
If I have to say something, it would be disgust and indifference.
In Luo Junyao's heart, they had completely become completely unimportant outsiders.
The front yard was very noisy today, but the inner yard still maintained the tranquility of the past. Only Luo Mingxiang's yard was particularly lively.
"big sister."
The girls were carrying various things and were busy in an orderly manner. The ladies who came to congratulate him sat in the room with Luo Mingxiang, who had already dressed up, and talked. Before Luo Junyao even entered the room, he heard bursts of laughter coming from inside. Voice.
Seeing Luo Junyao come in, Luo Mingxiang also smiled and said, "Why are you here? Is everything going well in front?"
Luo Junyao said: "Don't worry, eldest sister, everything is fine. The auspicious time is coming soon. I'll come to see eldest sister."
Luo Mingxiang pulled her to sit down and said with a smile, "It's been a hard day today."
When the others saw this, they all smiled and got up and went outside, leaving the place for their sisters to talk.
After everyone left, Luo Mingxiang said softly: "Did you meet Shen Lingxiang when you came in just now?"
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "I heard that she even sent a congratulatory gift to the eldest sister?"
Luo Mingxiang nodded, took a brocade box on the table and said: "She seems to have changed a lot. Although it is a courtesy, I still feel a little strange."
The two have lived in the mansion for so many years, and Luo Mingxiang certainly knows how much Shen Lingxiang hates him in his heart.
Now that Shen Lingxiang was married as a concubine, she was married in a grand manner. With Shen Lingxiang's arrogance, he would even give her gifts, and he did so sincerely. Luo Mingxiang really felt a little baffled.
Luo Junyao glanced at the brocade box and couldn't help but let out a sigh.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "What's wrong?" Luo Mingxiang asked.
Luo Jun said: "This box was given to her by her eldest brother before." Turning the box over to the back, she saw a small word "LUO" engraved in an inconspicuous corner of the bottom of the box.
The box that someone else sent as a congratulatory gift is really unique.
Luo Junyao looked at Luo Mingxiang, who said: "Open it and take a look."
What was contained in the brocade box was naturally not the phoenix hairpin Luo Jinyan gave to Shen Lingxiang, but an exquisite pearl flower.
The pearl flower is made of purple pearls, which looks pretty, but is a bit too casual as a wedding gift.
Luo Mingxiang didn't care and said with a smile: "It's just a thought, keep it."
Luo Junyao frowned slightly as he looked at the beaded flower, and was trance-like as he gently caressed the beaded flower with his fingers.
Luo Mingxiang's smile froze slightly when he saw this, "Is there any problem?"
Luo Junyao smiled and said: "No, these beads are not very pretty, but the beads are pretty good. Sister, can you give them to me?"
Naturally, Luo Mingxiang would not be stingy with a small pearl flower. Moreover, it was a gift from Shen Lingxiang, so she felt uncomfortable keeping it.
Then he smiled and said, "If you like it, just play with it."
Luo Junyao smiled and said, "Thank you, big sister."
Luo Mingxiang touched her little face and said: "From now on, you must listen to your father and elder brother at home."
"Um!"
Luo Junyao quickly made an excuse to come out of Luo Mingxiang's yard. As soon as she left the yard, she took out the pearl flower and looked at it for a moment, then pinched the big pearl in the middle and plucking it hard.
The round pearl instantly separated from the entire pearl flower. The bottom of the pearl was hollowed out, and a small note was stuffed inside.
Luo Junyao raised his eyebrows slightly. Shen Lingxiang sent a note to the eldest sister? Isn't this too secretive?
Or... isn't this for big sister?
Just as he was about to open it, he saw the confidant guard beside Luo Jinyan walking quickly towards this side.
"Second girl."
Luo Jun nodded calmly and said: "Luo Yi, if you are not in front at this time, what are you doing here, big sister?"
Luo Yi said respectfully: "Go back to my lady, the young master ordered me to ask the eldest lady if everything is in order here. The auspicious time is approaching, and the bride-to-be from the Xu family will be here soon."
Luo Junyao said: "Big sister is almost ready, you don't have to go in. Where is big brother? Take me to find big brother."
"This..." Luo Yi was a little embarrassed.
Luo Junyao walked past him and whispered: "I helped eldest brother take the things he left at eldest sister's place."
Luo Yi was startled for a moment, then quickly followed Luo Junyao's footsteps, "Yes, Second Miss."
