As soon as the male guests here entered the backyard, the female guests over there had already gotten the news, and they all gathered on the other side of the lake to watch.
County Princess Chengqing also dressed up to attend today. She just wanted to stand out today and attract Xiao Muting's attention.
Looking at Cao Wanqing on the other hand, she was well-dressed. Although she was also wearing bright-colored clothes, she wore an open veil on her outer shirt, which made her look more elegant. She was holding a round fan, which also made her look bright and beautiful.
Su Meng and Su Jin stood on the shore of the lake opposite, holding each other's hands, looking over here, but the most dazzling one was Xiao Muting.
The most disharmonious thing was Su Han beside him, who was dressed in light green and elegant brocade clothes, the same style as Xiao Muting, which was undoubtedly informing everyone of her identity.
Su Meng asked Su Jin at this time: "How come she is with the male guests? Shouldn't she come to our female guests? Such lack of rules really embarrasses the Su family."
Su Jin snorted coldly: "Second sister, don't you think it's too much to talk about the rules with a fool? It should be His Highness Chen who doesn't let her wander around. If anything happens, Chen will be lost."
It would be even more embarrassing for the king’s face.”
"That's right." Su Meng could only agree.
At this time, the voice of County Master Chengqing came from behind the two of them.
"Otherwise, it's best not to release the uneducated people in this mansion. It's a small thing to lose a whole family. Anyway, you are just a small family, and you really can't stand on any big stage.
But it would be bad if the big house loses its face, and I don’t know what those ignorant small families think. Such people dare to marry out if they can’t be locked up in the house."
Su Jin's face changed, and he choked back angrily: "When it comes to this matter, I'm afraid no one in the world dares to disobey it. It is an imperial edict. Does County Master Chengqing have the courage to resist it?
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County Master Chengqing didn't show any signs of weakness and pushed back: "It also depends on who your family is. If you dare to marry a fool, you are bullying the emperor. It is also the emperor's grace that the nine tribes of yours are not wiped out."
"County Master Chengqing is really angry. If you don't get the favor of His Highness King Chen, you don't have to vent your anger on us sisters. What's the use of telling us this? The Emperor is naturally kind and gracious to the Su Mansion. Chengqing
The county master might as well go and beg the emperor, and maybe let the county master Chengqing get his wish." Su Meng said softly and mockingly.
The female relatives of each family who were listening had already covered their mouths and laughed softly.
It is no secret that Lord Chengqing is chasing after King Chen. Everyone in the capital doesn't know it. There are more people who laugh at her for not overestimating her abilities. But looking at the words of the Su sisters, they are quite reasonable.
No matter how unworthy the silly girl from the Su family was, the marriage was granted by the imperial decree. Who would have the courage to resist the decree? Su Wenbin was only an imperial doctor, and he didn't dare to do so. He could only marry his daughter obediently. As for whether
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is deceiving the emperor, but who can say it clearly?
Cao Wanqing didn't come forward at all. She just stood in a small corner attic in the backyard, looking at the most dazzling person in the courtyard, with a proud smile on her lips.
She believed that her father would definitely be able to achieve what she wished for. As long as today's thing came true, she would be able to enter Prince Chen's Mansion as she wished.
As for that stupid girl who has a concubine now, well, she will have many ways to deal with her when the time comes.
She nodded to the maid beside her: "Go and tell your father and brother that you are ready."
"Yes, miss." The maid turned around and went down to the attic.
Prime Minister Cao led a group of people onto the trestle of the lake, pointed to the lotus in full bloom in the lake, and proudly explained to them the subtleties of the lotus.
"This is the Buddha lotus that Quanzi begged from the Baotong Temple in Ningjiang City. The flowers that bloom from this lotus are white and pink with gold edges. These lotus flowers were also found in the lake of this temple.
, who has been blessed by the abbot of the temple..."
"Prime Minister, you are so lucky. General Cao's filial piety is a lesson to the world." Immediately, someone began to flatter and praise him.
Prime Minister Cao was even more proud, stroking his beard with a smile and looking at Xiao Muting who was looking at the lotus in the lake.
Su Han was also looking at it, and he really saw what Prime Minister Cao said, there was really a golden edge on the edge of the lotus.
She turned around and asked Xiao Muting: "It turns out that the lotus and the lotus are not the same. I always thought they were the same species, just with different names."
"It's different, but it's not as magical as he said. Just take a look." Xiao Muting whispered in her ear.
Su Han avoided him for a moment, but he held his head back domineeringly.
"You can't hide from me. Many people here want to see our jokes. You have to cooperate." Xiao Muting continued to blow hot air in her ear.
Su Han pursed her lips, knowing that he was right, but she didn't need to be so specific. Did the air he blew make her ears itchy?
He then asked: "Do you understand?"
She could only nod randomly: "Ming, I understand."
"I think you don't quite understand." Xiao Muting moved her head forward and rested his chin on her shoulder.
"I really understand." Su Han said anxiously.
"It's not very safe here. Let's walk slower. Don't fall into the lake. Hold my hand tightly and don't let go." Xiao Muting warned again.
"Okay, don't let go!" Su Han answered very cheerfully in order to get him to move away from her quickly.
After Xiao Muting took his head back and looked at her red ears and reddish face, he couldn't help but smirk.
It's really fun to tease her.
At this time, a melodious song came, and while everyone was looking around, a small boat rowed over from the lake. In addition to a boatman, there was also a young woman in green sitting on the boat.
When the boat approached, the woman slowly stood up from the boat, holding a basket in her hand. She waved her hand again, and the petals flew up in all directions, and then fell into the lake. It was really beautiful.
When the boat reached the pier, the woman in the boat offered a birthday peach and handed it to Prime Minister Cao.
The woman smiled sweetly: "Congratulations to Prime Minister Cao on his birthday. May you be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."
Some people have already clapped their hands and cheered: "What a happy birthday to Magu..."
Others also clapped together and praised him one after another.
Prime Minister Cao smiled in return, but his proud expression could not be concealed.
Suddenly the sound of the piano came over again.
Everyone looked together again in the direction of the lake pavilion where the sound of the piano came from.
At this time, the lake pavilion was covered by colorful gauze, and a woman in pink clothes could be vaguely seen sitting in the pavilion, playing the piano.
Then there was another gust of wind, blowing the gauze on the pavilion.
There was another woman in red, her figure flashed, and she began to dance behind the gauze.
Just when everyone was guessing who was playing the piano and dancing, the veil in the pavilion was pulled up, and the two people in the pavilion could see clearly.
Xiao Muting's brows furrowed and his eyes became colder.
Su Han couldn't help but said "Hey": "Why are they?"