There were only three tables for the luncheon, which were placed in the dining room.
The large dining room was separated by a screen, and the prince and Gu Xinian sat alone at a table. The two seats for the female relatives were also very particular. With Mo's presence, Shen Qiuyu was naturally not qualified to sit on the table, so she could only sit in Mo's Beside him, ladies of higher status, such as the Wang family and the Ma family, all sat at the same table.
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu sat at another table, together with Feng, who had been provocative before.
Mrs. Feng quickly recovered from the shock just now, and talked to the women sitting at the table with a smile, and intentionally or unintentionally ignored Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu. Unexpectedly, such a move was exactly what they wanted.
Gu Xiyu whispered to Ye Qinglan: "Where did you get such good jade?"
Ye Qinglan laughed softly and said: "My grandmother gave it to me." Fortunately, Mr. Jiang gave generously on impulse, otherwise today's test would have been really difficult...
Gu Xiyu thought for a while and then said: "I always feel that something will happen today, so please pay more attention."
Ye Qinglan smiled and nodded. Shen Qiuyu's desire to find trouble was obvious. Even the simple Gu Xiyu could see it. I guess the ladies here also knew it. However, in front of everyone, Shen Qiuyu What Qiu Yu can do is limited. The most she can do is to sneer secretly, target her weak points, and make her look embarrassed.
Birthday gifts are the first level, what will be the second level?
The answer will be revealed soon!
After the luncheon, Shen Qiuyu said with a smile: "Please go and sit in the garden for a while. I have people prepare fresh fruit refreshments, and the singers and dancers from the mansion will sing and dance to add to the fun." Such entertainment. The activity is obviously much better than inviting a troupe to sing.
Everyone agreed happily.
Ye Qinglan smiled silently and followed the crowd leisurely. She thought she had already guessed what Shen Qiuyu was going to do next...
Shen Qiuyu actually ordered someone to arrange the location near the lotus pond.
There is room for about six or seven people in the exquisite pavilion. There are several tables and chairs placed outside the pavilion. The tables are filled with tea, snacks and fresh fruits. The open space outside the lotus pond is covered with a thick white blanket. It is reserved for singing and dancing performances, similar to a stage. However, this stage is too luxurious. Basically, you have to throw it away after using it once and cannot use it a second time.
Ye Qinglan wisely chose the seat farthest from the pavilion and sat down. Gu Xiyu followed suit and sat together with Ye Qinglan. Naturally, she distanced herself from the noble women. The two of them whispered and laughed happily, and they were in their own way. Small world.
The prince and Gu Xinian came side by side. The prince entered the pavilion and sat down in the best seat. Gu Xinian did not follow him into the pavilion. Instead, he walked to Gu Xiyu Ye Qinglan. Under the curious eyes of everyone, he looked calm and composed. Sat down.
Shen Qiuyu smiled and couldn't help but tighten her lips.
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The prince coughed and laughed loudly: "Cousin, you'd better come and sit in the pavilion! You can watch the singing and dancing more clearly here."
Gu Xinian smiled lightly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I can sit here to accompany Yu'er and cousin Lan."
He spoke so frankly. The prince couldn't say anything more, so he smiled and stopped talking. Shen Qiuyu heard someone whispering from the side: "Gu Shilang is really sympathetic to the beauty. That girl Ye Shi is really lucky."
Shen Qiuyu's smile did not diminish, but the hands shrunk in the sleeves were tightly clenched into fists, and the long nails dug deeply into the palms, causing bursts of stinging pain. But this kind of stinging pain was far less than the pain in her heart. A sharp pain that almost overwhelmed her.
She didn't want to believe that the boy who had vowed to love her forever had actually fallen in love with another woman.
No, it must not be like this! The person he likes is obviously him. Acting like this in front of everyone is just acting. The purpose is to let her experience this kind of heartache. It must be like this!
Shen Qiuyu took a deep breath, calmed down, and showed an elegant and gentle smile: "Your Highness, the singing and dancing can begin! I can't wait to see the singing and dancing that Your Highness specially ordered them to arrange for me!" The voice does not count! High, just enough for everyone present to hear.
Mrs. Mo sneered secretly.
Shen Qiuyu relied on that face and some tricks to confuse men, and she almost lost her mind. It was just an ordinary birthday, not only held a birthday banquet for her, but also specially ordered the singers and dancers in the mansion to arrive in advance Rehearsed singing and dancing.
But, so what?
No matter how beautiful you are, there will be a day when your beauty will fade. No matter how much the prince dotes on Shen Qiuyu, will he not refuse other beauties and bring them into the house one by one? Let Shen Qiuyu be proud for now, there will always be others in the future The day when she couldn't even cry...
The sound of silk and bamboo music sounded, and two rows of dancers in dance clothes came on the stage lightly. The dancers were light and colorful, and their colorful dance clothes kept spinning, which was pleasing to the eye. Following the rhythm of the music of silk and bamboo, there was another The singer in a crimson dress appeared on the stage, her red lips parted slightly, and her singing voice was as melodious as an oriole's cry, reaching everyone's ears.
It was indeed a rare and fresh experience to enjoy singing and dancing at such a close distance. Ye Qinglan concentrated on enjoying it. Gu, who was left out in the cold, felt unhappy and glanced at her lightly.
Ye Qinglan didn't respond at all, and even started discussing with Gu Xiyu in a low voice with great interest.
Gu Xinian coughed again.
Ye Qinglan finally noticed this time and looked over with concern: "What's wrong with Cousin Gu? Is he catching a cold?"
Gu Xinian glanced at her with a half-smile but not a smile: "Cousin Lan really has a keen eye." This girl was pretending to make him angry again.
Ye Qinglan couldn't help but laugh secretly, but her face was serious: "Since Cousin Gu is not feeling well, then go and tell His Highness the Crown Prince and leave first."
Gu Xinian smiled leisurely: "Let's forget it! I'm worried that if I really leave, someone will suffer a hidden loss."
Ye Qinglan raised her delicate brows and spoke with confidence: "That's not true. You should worry about the person who wants to find trouble with others. Don't provoke him and end up hurting yourself!"
Gu Xinian laughed dumbly and relaxed naturally.
Gu Xiyu thought about it seriously, and then humbly asked for advice: "Brother, does this between you and Cousin Lan count as flirting?"
Gu Xinian: "..."
Ye Qinglan bit her lip, her eyes full of uncontrollable smiles.
Fortunately, the sounds of singing, dancing, silk and bamboo were all loud, and they deliberately lowered their voices when speaking. Even the people sitting at the next table could not hear what they were saying, let alone the people in the pavilion.
But the people in the pavilion were not thinking about singing and dancing. Instead, they were paying attention to the actions of the three of them.
Mrs. Mo smiled and said to the prince: "Your Highness, you see, my cousin and cousin Lan get along really harmoniously. They are really a perfect pair."
The prince was most happy to hear these words. He grinned and said, "Yes, when the queen mother arranges the marriage for the two of them, we can wait for the wedding banquet."
Mrs. Mo deliberately looked at Shen Qiuyu again: "Why doesn't Concubine Shen say anything? Aren't you happy that these two lovers are finally getting married?"
The prince also looked over with a smile.
Shen Qiuyu smiled slightly: "I am naturally happy, and I am thinking about what gifts to give if cousin Gu and cousin Lan get married!"
The prince was extremely satisfied with her reaction and immediately agreed generously: "I should give this gift to you. How can I make Yu'er spend money on it?"
Shen Qiuyu pursed her lips and chuckled, her eyes moving: "Then I won't compete with His Highness." After a pause, he said almost coquettishly: "Didn't His Highness say that he would personally play a song to celebrate my birthday? Your Highness cannot break your promise."
The prince laughed loudly: "How could I forget this? Come, bring me the flute!" The prince was good at playing the flute, but since he became an adult, he has rarely shown his flute skills in front of others.
When Mrs. Mo saw that the prince actually planned to play the flute for Shen Qiuyu in public, she felt jealous and resentful in her heart, but she calmly suppressed it on her face.
After a song and dance, the prince walked out of the pavilion with a long flute, stood in the middle of the blanket, then raised the long flute to his lips and started playing leisurely.
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Surprised, the women's eyes immediately turned subtle when they looked at Shen Qiuyu. Mixed with deep envy and a trace of hot jealousy that could not be expressed in words.
Shen Qiuyu enjoyed such looks, especially the jealous looks from Mrs. Mo Lengran and Concubine Lin, which made her even more happy, and the smile on her lips deepened.
Seeing that Shen Qiuyu was in the limelight again, Ye Qinglan couldn't help but sigh: "The prince really loves Concubine Shen very much." I didn't expect that the prince had such excellent flute skills. I really underestimated him before.
Gu Xinian raised the corners of his lips with a half-smile, and glanced sideways at Ye Qinglan: "Are you testing or hinting?" Anyway, Gu Xiyu knew everything he should know, and there was no need to be evasive when speaking.
Ye Qinglan blinked innocently: "I just said it casually, without testing or hinting. Why are you reacting so fiercely? Is it possible that you will also prepare to perform a song later?"
The slight sourness in the words made Gu Xinian feel suddenly better, but he smiled and said nothing. If the information is correct, Shen Qiuyu will definitely take action later. With Ye Qinglan's three-legged cat's piano skills, Performing in front of everyone is tantamount to making a fool of himself. He is ready to save the situation at any time...
The melodious flute song ended, and the audience burst into applause and praise.
Shen Qiuyu stood up and walked from the pavilion to the prince in person. She smiled and said, "I thank you for your kindness, and I will never forget you in this life."
The beauty is as affectionate and gentle as the prince. How could he not be moved? He actually held Shen Qiuyu's hand in front of everyone: "Yu'er, I will never let you down."
Both Mrs. Mo and Concubine Lin could hardly stop laughing.
How is Shen Qiuyu's behavior different from slapping them both in the face in public?
Shen Qiuyu's wonderful eyes were looking forward, and he naturally looked at Ye Qinglan.
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