The progress of the banquet was much slower than expected, and there were many more guests. If the wait continued, the food on the table would be cold, so the steward of Prince Yong's Mansion announced that everyone could eat.
That being said, there are very few people who actually use chopsticks. After all, they are not here to eat. What everyone is paying attention to is who can win the favor of His Highness King Yong?
Xia Shang was alone in the gift-giving procession. His clothes were ordinary but very clean. Coupled with his inherent refinement, he didn't look too bad, but he couldn't attract many people's attention.
When he arrived at the door and announced his door, everyone's eyes fell on him.
"Where did this young man come from? Why does he look familiar?"
"Yes, I did see it somewhere."
Amidst the constant discussion, Xia Shang did not hesitate and said loudly: "Xia Shang, the young master of the Xia family winery, is here to visit with gifts."
Xia Family Winery, Xia Shang!
"Isn't this the Xia Shang who stole women from His Highness Prince Yong?"
"Isn't it rumored that he is dead? It turns out he is not dead?"
"It doesn't matter whether he dies or not, the key thing is why he dares to come to Prince Yong's Mansion? Is it possible that it was His Highness Prince Yong who caused the destruction of his Xia family?"
As soon as Xia Shang's identity was revealed, there was an instant commotion in the Plum Garden.
There is no need to elaborate on the grievances between Xia Shang and His Highness King Yong. Now it is no longer jealousy for women, but a blood feud that is related to the survival of the entire family. Why is he still here?
Why do you still dare to come here?
Could it be that he is looking for His Highness King Yong to fight for his life?
Any fool knows that Xia Shang's appearance at this moment is very important. The servants in the mansion immediately rushed over and blocked the door with sticks in hand.
Xia Shang had already anticipated such a situation, but remained calm and asked the palace steward: "I am here sincerely, is this the way His Highness Prince Yong treats guests?"
The butler of His Highness Prince Yong was not an ordinary person. He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in an imposing manner: "Mr.
You will die a very ugly death."
Xia Shang smiled and reached out to untie the baggage: "I just brought two small gifts, why are you so nervous."
After saying that, Xia Shang took out two brocade boxes from the baggage.
…
In the remote courtyard of the Qin Mansion, Qin Huairou was pacing anxiously, her little hands clasped together in front of her chest, her lowered cheeks covered with fine sweat.
"Why haven't you come back yet? I don't know if the things have been delivered! This... what should I do?"
At the anxious moment, a man suddenly came into the courtyard, wearing a long white gown and holding a folding fan. It was Ouyang Changhao.
Ouyang Changhao was overjoyed when he learned that Xia Shang was dead. Qin Huairou must be at his home. He wanted to see her every day, but he also thought that the future was long, so he planned to find a beautiful woman to rekindle his old friendship after a while.
But meeting Xia Shang in Yichun Court yesterday completely broke his plan. Others said he was "Xia Chunqiu", but Ouyang Changhao knew that he was Xia Shang, and that guy was not dead!
Since Xia Shang is not dead, Qin Huairou is likely to return to Xia Shang, and is forced to take the first step.
After some inquiries, Ouyang Changhao felt a lot more at ease, because Xia Shang had a bet with Qin's father, and he could earn ten thousand gold in three days, otherwise he would have to divorce Qin Huairou.
Seeing this uninvited guest, Qin Huairou immediately hid her thoughts, turned slightly and turned her face to one side: "Master Ouyang, what are you doing here?"
"Huairou..." Ouyang Changhao was a little excited after not seeing his dreaming lover for a long time, and walked towards Qin Huairou in a daze.
Qin Huairou moved lightly and cleverly hid on the other side: "Mr. Ouyang, please respect yourself and call me Mrs. Xia."
The word "Mrs. Xia" was really stuck in his throat. Hearing this, Ouyang Changhao panicked. This woman who was supposed to be his was now Mrs. Xia!
"Huairou, are you still thinking about that good-for-nothing playboy?"
"Mr. Ouyang, if nothing happens, you'd better leave. My status is different from the past, so it's not appropriate for you and me to be alone."
The colder Qin Huairou responded, the more it brought back Ouyang Changhao's past memories.
"Huairou, you used to..."
"I've already said it! Please call me Mrs. Xia!"
Qin Huairou was already upset and had nowhere to vent her worries. She scolded Ouyang Changhao with inner force, causing Ouyang Changhao to take more than ten steps back.
Ouyang Changhao was furious: "Wake up! Do you really think that dude will earn ten thousand taels of gold for you? Let me tell you, yesterday I watched him drinking and drinking in Yichun Garden and having a great time!
"
"You're talking nonsense!"
"Am I talking nonsense? If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask. Today's Xia Shang is a famous person in Yangzhou. Yesterday, he accused the famous Xian'er girl in Yichun courtyard and won a lot of applause! Why do you still call yourself 'Xia Chunqiu'? People from the capital
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"Stop talking, I won't believe it!"
"Huairou, it's time for you to wake up. That dandy doesn't understand you at all. I'm the only one who's really good to you, and I don't care about your past. That man never thought about earning ten thousand taels of gold for you. He would've killed you long ago.
forget."
"Shut up!" Qin Huairou scolded, unsheathing her sword, "Say one more word and I'll kill you!"
At the critical moment, another voice came from outside the hospital: "I can testify that everything he said is true!"
Looking back, Qin Huairou was stunned: "Dad..."
Qin Feng's arm was still wrapped in gauze, and he was a little haggard, but the anger in his eyes was on the verge of exploding.
Qin Feng tried his best to control his emotions and whispered: "I sent people to follow Xia Shang secretly in the past two days. I know his every word and deed. Yesterday he did go to Yichun Court, and he never had a moment
I have thought about how to earn that ten thousand taels of gold. Rou'er, everything he said is a lie to you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Huairou felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her pretty face turned pale and her color suddenly drained: "I...I don't believe that you guys teamed up to lie to me. He wouldn't lie to me. I could feel the look in his eyes at that time.
It’s different from before.”
"Asshole!"
"Snapped!"
A slap hit Qin Huairou's face hard. The clear voice made people feel sad. How could her pretty face bear it? In an instant, there were red five-fingerprints.
Qin Feng covered his chest, gasping with anger, pointed at his daughter's nose, and trembled: "You...you...still don't...kneel down for me!"
Qin Huairou was also aroused and asked: "Why should I kneel?"
"Why?"
Qin Feng sneered, and a brocade box fell heavily to the ground!
"You are so brave! In order to raise money for that dandy, you dared to dump the Bodhi Blood Jade enshrined in the ancestral temple! That is the most precious treasure that my Qin family has enshrined for generations, you... you stole it!"
In Qin Feng's palm, a blood-red transparent object the size of a peach lay quietly.
Looking at this object, Qin Huairou knew that his plan had failed!
At this time, Xiaoyue appeared in the courtyard crying and knelt in front of Qin Feng: "I'm sorry, young lady. Xiaoyue was caught before she could go far."
"Nie Zhan, what else do you have to say now?"
Qin Huairou's face straightened: "I have nothing to say."
"Do you know the consequences of stealing a family treasure?"
"According to the clan rules, you will be punished! Just do it, I have no regrets."
"Snapped!"
The second slap fell.
"You bastard! Even if you have all kinds of sins, I, your father, will shoulder them for you!" (To be continued)