kingnovel Chapter 268 Spring Banquet
Chapter 268 Spring Banquet
However, Su Li was already accustomed to such scenes.
As Pei Heng's wife, she had long been accustomed to being the focus of the crowd wherever she went.
So, when Madam Qian held her hand and led her all the way into the Qian Mansion, and then solemnly introduced her to everyone present, and everyone looked at her with admiration and envy, she just smiled calmly and nodded.
Small scene.
The noble ladies present all whispered to each other. Who knew how much merit the Qian family had accumulated in their past lives? Wealth and status weren't enough, and now they could even befriend General Pei's wife?!
Seeing how close Madam Qian and Madam Pei are to each other, it really makes people envious and jealous.
"Li'er."
The third aunt and the fifth girl walked over into the crowd.
"Third aunt."
Su Li knelt slightly and saluted, but before she could even lower herself, she was held up by her third aunt.
"This kid, why is he being so polite to his own family?"
When Su Li saw the fifth girl behind her third aunt, her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Fifth girl?"
The fifth girl, wearing a pink dress, had a rosy face and walked up to greet him shyly.
"Sister-in-law."
Fifth Miss Pei Peiyao has reached the age of marriage, and the intention of her third aunt taking her to attend the spring banquet at the Qian Mansion today is self-evident.
Pei Yao, who was still a little girl in my memory, now looks like a young girl with a slightly immature look after dressing up carefully. She is lively, pink and full of vitality.
It's a pleasant surprise.
I have to say that the Pei family’s genes are really good.
"Songzhi, bring the things here."
Su Li waved to Song Zhi, and Song Zhi handed her a box.
When the box was opened, inside was a golden crabapple hairpin with rubies inlaid on it, which looked noble and elegant.
"Sister Yao'er, this is for you."
Su Li handed it over with a smile.
"so beautiful!"
Pei Yao's eyes lit up. Ever since following her parents to Lin'an Prefecture, her family had become much poorer. The life of luxury in the Marquisate was gone with the sudden collapse of the Marquisate.
It was not until the eldest sister-in-law arrived in Lin'an that their family's life began to get better.
"Sister-in-law, you are so kind to Yao'er."
After all, she was a little girl, and she was so happy about getting something good that she kept showing it. Pei Yao affectionately took Su Li's arm.
The third aunt said angrily:
"Li'er, don't you usually give these two sisters enough? Why are you spending so much again?"
Su Li smiled and said:
"What happens on ordinary days is what happens on ordinary days, but today's is different. Flowers need green leaves to complement them. Sister Yao'er, if you dress up a little prettier, maybe you can find a husband of your dreams today."
"Oh, sister-in-law! You're teasing Yao'er too. I won't tell you anymore."
Pei Yao's face flushed red, and she stomped her foot and ran away.
Looking at Pei Yao's receding figure, Third Aunt said with a smile:
"This child! He has grown up in the blink of an eye."
Pulling Su Li to sit down, the third aunt said:
"The children have suffered a lot along the way. On the way here, they were clamoring to go back to Shengjing, but after this experience, they have thought it through. Now that mother has arrived in Lin'an, we can finally be considered a family reunion."
There was a hint of loneliness in Third Aunt's words.
In the past, their family, a marquis's family, would never have been so poor as to attend a spring banquet of this magnitude. But the marquis's family had fallen on hard times, and they had lost their support. Just being alive was good enough. How could they ask for anything more?
Fortunately, my third uncle and aunt are both open-minded people and have long since let it go.
"Third Aunt, Lin'an Prefecture is a place of beautiful scenery, outstanding people and auspicious places. It is a perfect place to settle down. Once Yao'er and Xin'er are married, our Pei family will prosper again."
"Yeah yeah!"
Third aunt patted Su Li's hand,
"Third Aunt is very grateful to you for coming here to support Pei Yao today."
With Su Li's relationship, the wealthy families in Lin'an will look upon Pei Yao with a higher regard, and Pei Yao's marriage can be negotiated more smoothly.
March was a beautiful time of year, and the Qian Mansion's garden was sunny and full of flowers.
The invited ladies sat at the table chatting about family matters, while the young ladies, all dressed up in gorgeous clothes, gathered together to play.
The wine flowed along the winding stream, and plates of exquisite cakes and delicacies were served in an endless stream.
The ladies ate snacks and chatted, but their eyes kept looking around. The interaction between Pei Yao and Su Li did not escape their eyes at all.
"When did Envoy Jiang He's family become friends with such a distinguished person?"
"Don't you know? They all have the surname Pei, so they're actually from the same family!"
"I see. That girl looks pretty good."
"I think it's good too. I have a nephew who hasn't married yet."
"It wouldn't be bad to be my nephew's wife."
Suddenly, more and more ladies came forward to inquire, and Third Aunt and Su Li were gradually surrounded by the crowd.
Pei Yao was walking in the garden when suddenly a group of noble ladies rushed out and blocked her way.
"Pei Yao, right? It's amazing to have a sister-in-law who is a first-rank imperial edict! If you're so amazing, don't come to Lin'an Prefecture!"
The leader crossed his arms and glared at her fiercely.
Pei Yao glanced at her. She was the daughter of the Tongpan (Tongpan) of Lin'an Prefecture. In the past, she wouldn't have even glanced at a woman like her. But now, things at home were no longer what they used to be.
Pei Yao bit her lip and turned around to avoid him.
"Still want to leave? Look at who you're trying to impress with that seductive look!"
Pei Yao had just taken a step when she was pushed hard from behind. She screamed and lost her balance, falling towards the small river beside her.
Just as she was about to fall into the water, Pei Yao felt a tightness around her waist and a man barely held her.
"Are you OK?"
The March sun shone down, and Pei Yao couldn't tell for a moment whether it was the sun that dazzled her eyes or the man who dazzled her eyes.
The man had a handsome face, looked to be in his early twenties, and his tall, elegant figure was quite impressive. Pei Yao was momentarily distracted, thinking that even compared to her naturally gifted and extraordinary elder brother, he was not much worse.
The man's voice was gentle, like the March sunshine brushing across Yao'er's heart.
Her heart trembled and she fell in love instantly.
"Second son."
The women behind him saluted one after another.
Second son?
Qian Jinru, the illegitimate son of the third branch of the Qian family.
Realizing that she was still in Qian Jinru's arms, Pei Yao's face instantly turned red with shame. After breaking free, she hurriedly bowed her head.
"I've met the second young master."
Qian Jinru lowered his eyes and looked at Pei Yao calmly.
"It's okay."
Pei Yao only felt the intersection of light and darkness in front of her, and when she looked up again, Qian Jinru was already standing a little further away.
The ladies who heard the noise rushed over. When Mrs. Qian saw Qian Jinru, her smiling face instantly fell.
"Why are you here?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Jinru took a step back awkwardly, looking embarrassed and said hurriedly:
"Second aunt, Ru'er just came back from outside the city. I didn't know that the mansion was entertaining distinguished guests. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, he walked away.
When passing by Pei Yao, he glanced at her intentionally or unintentionally.
At that glance, Pei Yao's heart exploded like a drum. She felt as if a part of her body was being peeled off with Qian Jinru's departure. Even when her Third Aunt and Su Li called out to her for a long time, she didn't respond.