After handing the invitations and gifts to the people in the mansion, a servant took them to the back.
In terms of area, the Prince's Mansion is only slightly larger than Liuyue Mansion. It took a few minutes to walk from the gate of the mansion to the hall where guests were entertained.
At this time, there were forty or fifty people sitting in the super luxurious hall with hundreds of sets of tables and chairs. As Liu Yueqi thought, men and women were seated separately, but there was no screen in the middle.
See the scene on the opposite side very clearly.
Chu Yun understands this very well. Wouldn’t this be a blind date conference?
Liu Yueqi secretly thought that in this case, he would be at a disadvantage. With Sister Xiaobai's appearance, it would be impossible for her not to stand out. Wouldn't being targeted by these second-generation officials bring unnecessary trouble?
How about letting Sister Xiaobai wear a veil or something... But even if she wears it, her temperament is there. If she has a little discernment, she can see it at a glance. And... how can she eat with a veil? That's a small thing
Sister Bai, you came here just for the food!
By the way...Liu Yueqi's eyes suddenly lit up!
When it comes to food, there’s no need to worry!
Bai Yeqing usually has a fairy spirit about her, with a ethereal aura lingering around her. Coupled with her somewhat charming and delicate face, she can easily attract the attention of men, but... except when eating!
When Sister Xiaobai eats, her image will completely change. Liu Yueqi knows this very well.
So, what are you worried about? Once Bai Yeqing starts eating, all he has to do is pretend that he doesn't recognize her...
Just when Liu Yueqi was feeling proud, Bai Yeqing, who was following behind, suddenly pulled his sleeve.
Turning around, I found Sister Xiaobai frowning slightly, staring at so many people in the hall, hesitating a little.
"Xiao Qi... why don't we go back... there are so many people here, I... I don't like..."
Liu Yueqi was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but feel a little funny. For such an adult, he is still a little afraid of strangers... It's really cute! After thinking about it, he said: "Sister Xiaobai, we have already entered the Prince's Mansion. If we go directly
Leaving would be inconsistent with etiquette, and it would offend the prince's reputation and embarrass others... Well, if you are still afraid, how about I ask Qing'er to follow you?"
Qing'er:???
Liu Yueqi felt the little snake in her arms twisting, venting her dissatisfaction.
"Is that so... Well, with Qing'er accompanying me, I won't be so scared..." Bai Yeqing pouted her mouth and said slowly.
Qing'er:!!!
Young Master, don’t believe her! She just wants to pinch my tail! This stinky fox just can’t get along with Ben Qing’er’s tail!
Then, Liu Yueqi pushed away Dong He, found a place where no one was, and pulled out Qing'er who was hiding in her sleeves...
The little snake struggled desperately, clinging to Liu Yueqi and refusing to pass.
"Qing'er! Be obedient...you are so smart, you will definitely be able to help Sister Xiaobai!" Liu Yueqi began to persuade her.
However, Qing'er didn't believe it at all. Her young master would bully people to make her happy. If this happened, he would probably be pinned to death. No matter how powerful the demon body was, he couldn't withstand rubbing and rubbing like that!
"Qing'er! If you stay with me during the day...how about I give Xiao Qi to you at night?" At this time, Bai Yeqing suddenly said.
Phew! Do you think everyone is like you, a coquettish fox? You want to impress Ben Qing'er with such inexplicable conditions? Humph! Superficial!
Then the little snake loosened its body from its arms and consciously got into the middle of the two bulging balls on Bai Yeqing's chest.
Liu Yueqi swallowed her saliva and stared at that place for several times. Sister Xiaobai's face turned red before she came back to her senses. She thought to herself where Qing'er was staying, she must be very comfortable, and she would be able to do it someday.
Become smaller and lie down on my mountain to sleep...
Liu Yueqi's interest did not last long. They came to the door of the hall again. At this time, Liu Yueqi thought about whether to say hello to Prince Chu Yun first. But he didn't know if there was anything for a little person like him.
With that in mind, instead of being awkward and polite, it would be better to just go in and find a seat.
There were many young gentlemen who were familiar with each other in the hall, sitting together and talking. Occasionally they would glance at the ladies sitting opposite and quickly look away before the other party noticed. Little did they know that this deceitful behavior had long since
People noticed it. The ladies didn't have any idea. They just raised their sleeves to cover their faces, their eyes filled with shyness, which made many decent gentlemen's eyes go straight.
After entering the hall, she had to temporarily separate from Sister Xiaobai. Liu Yueqi walked to the male guest on the left side of the door, while Bai Yeqing took the maid Dong He who followed behind and found a corner seat to sit.
Down.
Liu Yueqi also quickly found a place to sit down, then looked at Bai Yeqing opposite and observed her surroundings.
Fortunately, perhaps because the seat was relatively remote and there were many people in the hall, no one noticed the scenery in the corner yet, and no one noticed that Bai Yeqing came in with Liu Yueqi.
Liu Yueqi breathed a sigh of relief... If Sister Xiaobai started to eat later, it would be better for her to keep a low profile and pretend not to recognize her...
Of course, the masses are very discerning. When Liu Yueqi slowly looked at the other official ladies one by one, his own Miss Bai was discovered by others.
The table in the hall was relatively short, and the stool was only about a hand high. Bai Yeqing was leaning on the table, gently pressing her chin with her little hand. Looking at that movement, she seemed to be talking to Qing'er in her sleeves.
Bai Yeqing didn't seem to notice the occasional glances from the boys opposite her, or...she noticed it, but didn't care at all. Anyway, the person she cared about was looking at someone else's young lady, so she could only follow Qing'er.
Talking relieves boredom.
Time passed little by little, and people outside the hall continued to enter. The hundred or so tables and chairs placed in the hall were slowly filled.
For girls, the standard configuration is a young lady with her maid, while for boys, some bring a book boy, some bring a servant, and some bring nothing, just enjoying themselves.
Just like Liu Yueqi.
The position where Liu Yueqi is currently sitting is relatively far back. There is a slightly raised platform in the innermost position of the hall opposite the door. There are three tables and chairs on it, which should be prepared for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the more distinguished guests.
Before Liu Yueqi came in, she heard from the servants that the dozens of tables at the front were marked with number plates and were prepared for the children of officials with more distinguished status. The other seats were not in order and you could sit at will.
The three tables at the top should correspond to the people with the highest status present.
If we say that the entire Chu State has the highest status, besides the King of Chu, it is the Prime Minister Wang Erzhe, the head of civil servants, and the Prince Chu Lie, the head of military officers. In this way, the three seats should be for the Crown Prince Chu Hua and the Crown Prince Chu respectively.
Yun, Queen Shishi prepared it. But women generally don’t sit in the first seat, so that seat should be empty.
Secondly, the prince is in the palace, and he is not sure whether he can come out. I think Chu Yun will be the only one sitting on the stage.
Liu Yueqi did a rough scan with her enhanced eyes and found that among the more than fifty young ladies present, there were many good-looking ones, but there were still some gaps compared to Miss Xiaobai... Of course, this was just Liu Yue.
Qi Juju thinks so, but he's not sure what others think.
The most prominent one is the woman sitting in the front wearing an orange dress. Apart from Sister Xiaobai, she is the most beautiful, and she is also wearing... quite boldly, that dress
Just like the one Sister Shuang'er wore before, it is a bit tight and highlights her exquisite figure, especially the roundness in front of her body. Even if it is not as good as that of Sister Xiaobai, she doesn't give in too much.
The other women's attire is quite normal, even though some of them are good-looking, they don't show off their figures like that woman.
And judging from her position, this woman has a good status and is the tallest among women. She must be the prime minister's queen, Shishi.
Tsk tsk tsk, Liu Yueqi felt a little emotional... With such a quiet name, why does this person seem to... like to wear pinru clothes?
"Brother! May I ask what your surname is?"
Just as Liu Yueqi was watching with great interest, a man's voice suddenly sounded in his ears, which startled him.
Turning his head to look, he found that at some point, a man wearing a white Confucian shirt sat next to him. He was sitting relatively far back, and there were very few people around. It was empty just now, but now he was sitting there.
Someone got off.
It seems that he should be a serious scholar in his early twenties. Today is the prince's banquet. Those semi-students from the official family all wore more luxurious clothes to attend the banquet. Even he was specially prepared by his father.
Although he looked like a very expensive blue dress, this person came in wearing a Confucian shirt.
"I'm Liu Yueqi. I'm from Liuyue Mansion in Dongcheng District. May I ask who you are?" Liu Yueqi simply retaliated with a punch and asked.
"Liuyue Mansion... huh? I don't seem to have any impression. Which official in the court is your father?" The man was stunned and couldn't think of anything, so he asked.
"My father is not an official in the court, he is just a businessman!" Liu Yueqi waved her hands and said slightly ashamed.
"Businessman... Liuyue Mansion... looks so familiar. I seem to have heard it somewhere recently..." The man touched his chin and thought: "Since you are not the son of an official, you must have been personally invited by the prince. Why?
If you want to sit here, Your Majesty should have specially prepared a seat for you!"
Liu Yueqi was stunned: Is there such a thing? I don’t know at all...
"Ahem! It doesn't matter. I am the son of a small official, so I can only sit here at the back, but it does not affect me at all. I can see all directions and listen to all directions. I saw that you just looked at the ladies opposite and were thinking deeply.
, I must be a member of the same group!" The man suddenly came closer and smiled at Liu Yueqi...
How should I put it, that smile is a bit... wretched, not at all like a scholar who looks upright, and this Confucian shirt is like wearing it in vain. For such people, Liu Yueqi has always disdained to be associated with him!
"Brother, you have such good eyesight! I don't know what your surname is, how come I'm here for the first time, but I'm really anxious when I'm facing a beautiful lady but can only look at her face but not know her name!" Liu Yueqi immediately became active.