Chapter 322 Banquet at Prince Rui’s Mansion
Mrs. Gu rolled her eyes secretly when she saw Fan Zhikuan pacing anxiously alone, "I think I still need to tell my eldest brother about this matter, but don't mention Huang Zhengyang, just say that the Qi family is unreasonable and mother is partial, and then mention the Zhong family and Guangenhou Mansion, I believe that the eldest brother will not act on his own initiative."
“Yes, yes, that’s it!” Fan Zhikuan hurriedly left the yard.
At this time, Fan Zhiren, the eldest son of the Fan family, was very angry because Prince Rui recognized his son. He was thinking about how to write a book. When he saw his younger brother coming in in a panic, he frowned unconsciously and reprimanded him in a low voice, "How old are you?" You are so reckless!”
“Hey! Brother, it’s almost imminent, why aren’t you in a hurry?” Fan Zhikuan sat down opposite Fan Zhiren, breathing heavily.
Fan Zhiren put down his pen and stared at him with displeasure, "Tell me, did the sky fall or were you demoted?"
Fan Zhikuan was furious, "Brother, you can't just hope that I will be better! Forget it, let's just tell you. It has something to do with our two nieces and nephews who came to visit us."
"Yuyan Yuwan? What did they do? Could it be that the Huang family hasn't dealt with it yet?" Fan Zhiren frowned. In his opinion, although the Qi family is not as rich as the Huang family's second wife, it is still the richest in Quzhou Prefecture. It's not better than the others, and the Qi family is related to the Zhong family and the Fan family. The eldest member of the Huang family is an official in the court and is at the same level as him. There is nothing superior about him. It is really outrageous to go back on his words like this!
Fan Zhikuan told everything he had learned, "Now it is Mianmian who has told the Huang family what the little girl did. It is understandable that the Huang family regrets the marriage for the sake of the girl's future, but my mother doesn't think so. She scolded Mianmian in the main courtyard and came up with a bad idea, planning to spread the word about the marriage and force the Huang family to submit.
If one of us doesn't get this right, our family and the Huang family will have a deadly feud. Huang Zhengyang is a lunatic who doesn't want his life. Who knows if he has anything to do with the Qi family? If he is really driven to a panic, he will Who can guarantee that the Qi family will not be killed? "
Fan Zhikuan was about to speak, but Fan Zhiren interrupted him, "Don't worry. When Huang Zhengyang investigated the Quzhou Prefecture case, everything was handed over and he didn't cover it up for anyone. Your worries are just unfounded. Since mother wants to help Yu Yan, As an uncle, it is not easy for me to stop him, lest I be hated by my nephew.
All the dignitaries who received the invitations entered this mansion early in the morning that they were curious about but had never entered before.
Fan Zhikuan didn't understand that he came to ask his elder brother for help, but not only did it have no effect, but he was scolded so much that he became confused and forgot his original intention.
The same to you! If you have this free time to worry about other people's affairs, it is better to think more about how to get promoted. If you fail the assessment next year, you will see how your father will punish you! "
Jiang An was dressed in brocade clothes and put on a jade crown under the service of his servants, but he felt uncomfortable anywhere in his body.
Jiang Ning looked at his freshly dressed brother and sighed: "It is said that people rely on clothes, and Buddha relies on gold. Brother, if you dress like this, my mother and sister-in-law may not recognize who you are in front of you!"
In a blink of an eye, the day came for the guests to attend a banquet at Prince Rui's Mansion.
“Little sister, do I really want to dress like this?”
It is said that Prince Rui’s Mansion is the number one palace in the capital. In the past, they all thought it was just hearsay and exaggeration. But when they really arrived here, they saw what Zhu Lou, carved railings and layered pavilions meant. For a while, they only showed the flowers to all the noble people in the capital. Blinded.
Fan Zhiren touched his chin and pondered what Fan Zhikuan said. He was not in a hurry.
Jiang An was very embarrassed by the praise and asked eagerly: "Can we go back to Quzhou after today?"
Jiang Ning shook his head and reassured: "Don't worry, this matter needs to be discussed carefully with Mr. Rui. After all, he saved your life. Mr. Rui has a high position and treats you like his own son. You need to treat him like your own. Father, everything must be carefully discussed with Mr. Rui before making a decision, do you understand?"
She doesn't want to say something too straightforward, she just hopes that her silly big brother can enlighten her. Jiang An obviously didn't understand what she meant. He just nodded heavily and patted his chest to assure her, "Don't worry, little sister, I will definitely treat my godfather as filial to me as my father."
“Pfft!” Jiang Ning really had nothing to do with Jiang An and let him go.
The two of them came out of the yard, stood side by side, and behaved intimately. They had just entered the garden.
All the guests were dumbfounded.
Many ladies found out that Prince Rui's godson was a beggar before and was alone in the family. They also brought out the concubine of the family, thinking that if they could catch this man's eye, the family would rise to the top in one step. Who knew that before they took action, they would be widely known again? Enhou got there first.
Many people looked at Jiang Ning wrongly.
Mrs. Zheng, the Duke of Dingguo, was also accompanied by two concubines. Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. She subconsciously moved closer to the old lady and whispered, "Mother, Mrs. Guangenhou is here."
The old lady glared at her and said, "Don't make blind guesses about Wuying. If you don't understand, just ask later."
At this time, Mrs. Fan Shi also came over with her two daughters-in-law and the Qi family brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Pei glanced at the Yingying Yanyan in the garden, and joked with Mrs. Shi: "Mother, I heard that King Rui valued this godson very much. He even made an exception to hold a flower appreciation banquet for this godson, and even the people in the palace Noble people will show up.
It's a pity that we don't have a suitable girl in our family. Otherwise, I would bring her here to join in the fun with them. If she can fall in the eyes of King Rui's godson, it will be considered a great blessing! "
Gu pointed to Jiang Ning, who was sitting with Jiang An not far away, "Sister-in-law, please see who that is first."
Mrs. Pei took a closer look and her eyes widened in disbelief, "Marquis Guangen? When did that woman become so close to King Rui's godson? She is not afraid of King Xiaoyao."
"Sister-in-law, be careful what you say!" Mrs. Gu stopped Ms. Pei, who had no idea what to say.
When Shi saw Jiang Ning, she thought of the humiliation she suffered from Zhong Mianmian that day, and was filled with displeasure.
Qi Yuwan, who was behind her, suddenly pointed at a round table not far from Jiang Ning, "Grandma, isn't that cousin Mianmian?"
Only then did the three people of the Shi family realize that Zhong Mianmian was sitting among a group of little girls. Because there were all little girls on the other side, it was inappropriate for them to be elders in the past.
Shishi then whispered: "Wan'er, come over and play, and get to know more ladies in the capital. If anyone asks you about the purpose of coming to the capital, just tell the truth."
She had been thinking about making Qi Yuyan and Huang Rou's marriage public before, but she never found a suitable opportunity. After all, it was not easy to do such a thing too blatantly. It happened that Prince Rui's Mansion held a flower viewing party, and she also had the opportunity to make it fair and just. This matter was revealed.
Gu wanted to persuade her, but out of the corner of her eye she saw Pei looking like she was watching a good show. She could only hold it in, thinking that she was just the second wife of the Fan family. Even if the sky fell, Shi and Pei would be there to support her. No hurries!