This song is extremely short and yet seems very long.
Amid the laughter of all the guests, Xu Jing ended the dance with a clean and handsome posture. He probably danced too hard, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Sister Yue Ya'er, do you like this gift?" Xu Jing asked with a grin.
Zhao Xiyan nodded slightly.
Xu Jing was as happy as a peacock who has successfully courted a mate, with a proud face.
Zhao Yuanming couldn't bear it anymore and coughed and said: "The banquet has been prepared. Please come and take a seat."
Zhao Yuanxiu suppressed his laughter and called the guests to sit down. His eldest aunt Wu called the female family members to sit down. Princess Beihai walked past Xu Jing and touched Xu Jing's forehead with her hand.
Xu Jing smiled and held his mother's arm to sit down at the table. After walking a long way, he didn't forget to turn around and wink at Zhao Xiyan.
Zhao Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled.
Zhao Yuanming was furious and said in a low voice: "This Xu Jing just loves to make nonsense."
But, she likes him like this!
Zhao Xiyan stretched out her hand and tugged on Zhao Yuanming's sleeve, and laughed softly: "Dad, I'm very happy today. Can you please don't punish him for writing an article?"
Zhao Yuanming: "..."
Well, the girl is not married, her elbows are turned outwards before she gets married.
Zhao Yuanming hummed through his nose: "I know what I know. You can go back to the yard!"
There were many guests today, the men's banquet was placed next door, and the women's banquet was held at home. As for Zhao Xiyan, although she was the protagonist today, she did not join the women's banquet, but set up a separate table in the yard.
Ye Qinyao, Zhao Suxin are all here, and several close friends are also here.
Without the presence of their elders, the girls were chattering like a bunch of skylarks.
"I almost lost my breath from laughing just now." Ye Qinyao covered her mouth with a handkerchief and kept laughing: "I never expected that the gift from the Crown Prince was a dance."
Zhao Suxin also covered her mouth and smiled: "That's a phoenix seeking a phoenix!"
"It seems that our Yue Ya'er will only marry the crown prince in the future. With this happening, who would dare to come to the Zhao family to propose marriage?"
"Isn't it? The dance today shocked everyone and made me laugh for many years."
Zhao Xiyan's cheeks were flushed, and she allowed her friends to joke and joke.
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"sharp!"
On this side, Xu Jing sent his mother and concubine to the table and went to the table of young classmates. Zheng Xuanqing gave a thumbs up and teased evilly: "I just found out today that the prince can dance. Why not do it some other time?"
How about I dance a song?"
The classmates burst into laughter.
"Go away!" Xu Jing scolded his friend with a smile: "I will only dance this dance once in my life."
Among the laughter, only Huo Yan lowered his head and remained silent.
Of course, no one cares.
Now that Xu Jinglai has come out, who among the young men who admire Zhao Xiyan has the nerve to come to propose marriage? It's okay not to mention Huo Yan's thoughts.
Xu Jing ate heartily and contentedly with this banquet.
Murong Shen felt like his throat was stuck and it was difficult to swallow.
The Zhao family did not treat him lightly, and specially arranged for him to sit at the table. Sitting with him were Zhao Yuanming, Zhao Yuanxiu, General Zheng, the governor of Xie County who came to congratulate him, and several people from Beihai County, all of whom were heads of prominent families.
kind.
Among a group of middle-aged people in their forties and fifties, he was the only one who was a young captain in his twenties. It could be said that he was honored by all the stars.
Xu Jing, on the other hand, was the eldest son, but he sat in the seats reserved for ethnic studies students.
There is a distinction between closeness and distance, a polite refusal without showing any emotion, and it is used with great proficiency.
Murong Shen calmed down, chatted with everyone, and drank a few glasses of water and wine.
After the banquet was over, the guests said their goodbyes one by one. Zhao Yuanming saw off the guests with a smile. Xu Jing came over with a cheeky face: "If you have something to do, I will accept your help. I will accompany you to see off the guests."
Zhao Yuanming took advantage of his drunkenness and said calmly: "The Zhao family has sons and nephews, so I won't bother the eldest son."
Apparently he was quite dissatisfied with Xu Jing's "nonsense" today.
Xu Jing quickly glanced at his master's face and was "shooed away" with a wink.
Murong Shen stayed until the end.
Zhao Yuanming had a headache when he saw this most difficult thing to deal with.
Scholars pay attention to subtlety and euphemism. In the past few days, he had declined openly or covertly, but Captain Murong obviously had no intention of giving up.
"Uncle Zhao," Murong Shen came over and cupped his hands and said, "I have something to say to my uncle alone."
Zhao Yuanming nodded slightly: "I also have something to say to Colonel Murong, please give me the study room."
…
Zhao Yuanming's study has a rich collection of books, including many original ancient books. There is a landscape painting hanging on the wall, as well as a set of calligraphy. Even a person who is not familiar with writing can tell at a glance that this is someone's handiwork.
"Captain Murong, please take a seat." Zhao Yuanming said warmly, then turned to the boy and ordered: "Make a pot of good tea."
As expected of father and daughter, they have the same habit of chatting over tea.
Murong Shen recalled the past and couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment.
Zhao Yuanming saw this in his eyes, and his heart sank again.
Anyone who achieves great things must be extraordinary. Although this Murong Shen is young, his city is unfathomable and he has a strong mind and is not easy to persuade.
"Uncle Zhao, this junior has been fond of Miss Zhao Liu for a long time." Murong Shen stopped beating around the bush and said straightforwardly: "I came to Beihai County this time because of her. The suppression of bandits was just a matter of convenience."
"Miss Zhao Liu gets her hairpin today, and we can talk about marriage in the future. I will ask Uncle Zhao to marry my beloved daughter. As long as my uncle nods his approval, I will marry Miss Zhao Liu in a grand ceremony. From now on, I will treat her like a treasure and make her rich and prosperous throughout her life."
"
Zhao Yuanming: "..."
If he were Yue Ya'er, I'd choose a handsome, cute little bamboo horse who can make people happy.
Zhao Yuanming thought for a moment, then opened his mouth and said: "Colonel Murong is sincere in asking for marriage, so I will only say what I mean from the bottom of my heart."
"I only have one daughter, and I can't bear to have her marry far away. I can only reluctantly refuse Captain Murong's kindness."
This reason is indeed very good.
Murong Shen refused to give up and said in a deep voice: "My uncle won three yuan in a row back then, which was rare in the Jin Dynasty for decades. Now he is living in Beihai County, working as a master, teaching all the time to those dandies who take advantage of their family background and don't know the heights of the world to make ridiculous nonsense.
It is a pity to waste thought and energy. Miss Zhao Liu married me, and my uncle is my father-in-law, Murong Shen. Who dares to make things difficult for me when I live in the capital for a long time?"
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Ah sneeze!
Xu Jing sneezed suddenly: "Who said all the bad things behind your back?"
Zheng Xuanqing smiled playfully: "That's a lot." Xu Jing smiled and kicked Zheng Xuanqing while looking in the direction of the study.
Murong Shen has been in Master's study for almost half an hour, but why hasn't he come out yet?
The same goes for Master, just kick him out directly, what's the point of talking about that Murong Shen?
Xu Jing muttered in his heart and took another look.
Familiar soft footsteps sounded behind him.
Xu Jing suddenly turned his head: "Sister Yue Ya'er, why are you here?"
