The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chapter 177 Flower Appreciation Banquet 2

"Sir, is this another new piece of yours? This is the first time I've seen you play the guqin in public."

Musician Li looked at the many young ladies not far away who were looking over here.

Then asked.

"Sir, are you trying to attract these ladies here? If so, why don't I step aside?"

Li Yueze stopped plucking the strings and sighed softly.

"No need, I just feel my hands are not good enough and I want to practice."

After saying that, he put the guqin away.

Musician Li walked over to him and sat down, then picked up the teapot and filled a cup of tea for Li Yueze.

"Sir, please have some tea."

Li Yueze smiled gently and picked up the teacup.

"Uncle Li, there's no need to be so polite. Now you're the royal musician, not a servant in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Let's just treat each other as good friends."

After hearing what Li Yueze said, Master Li's eyes were filled with gratitude.

"Sir, your kindness is so great that I will never forget it. If it weren't for your careful cultivation and patience in teaching me all kinds of new music, I would not be able to sing.

How could I have the honor I have today, to serve as a musician in this palace?"

Li Yueze waved his hand gently.

"Uncle Li, this is also because you have real talent and can perfectly compose the song that this young master mentioned."

Musician Li shook his head repeatedly and said:

"Sir, please don't say that. Without Prime Minister Li's recommendation and your support, even if I had great abilities, I would hardly have the opportunity to display them."

Li Yueze put down the teacup and looked into the distance. Was it the colorful imperial garden?

But I can still only see the colorful girl.

Now, she will soon become a mother.

"Sir?"

Musician Li called Li Yueze back to his senses.

"Uncle Li, let's get along as usual from now on. Don't say such awkward things anymore."

Musician Li nodded heavily and replied:

"Okay, my lord, you are kind-hearted, I will definitely keep it in mind.

There are many ladies of noble birthplaces at this flower viewing banquet whose ages and family backgrounds are suitable for you, so you may want to take a look at them."

Li Yueze was slightly startled and chuckled.

"Why is Uncle Li concerned about my marriage? I'm not here to attend the flower viewing banquet."

"Brother."

Li Yueran and her maid came over at this time.

Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.

"Brother, you are in a good mood today. Could you play another song for me?"

Li Yueze turned his head to look at his sister with a smile on his face.

"Yueran, why are you here when you're not over there admiring the flowers?"

Li Yueran walked over and sat down next to his brother.

"No matter how beautiful the flowers over there are, they are not as interesting as the ones here, brother."

After saying that, he winked mischievously.

The maid whispered beside her.

"The young lady heard that the young master was playing the zither here, and she couldn't wait to come here."

Li Yueran glared at the maid.

"Just talk about it."

Seeing this, Musician Li stood up and said.

"Sir, Miss, I will withdraw first."

Li Yueze nodded slightly, and Musician Li stepped aside.

Li Yueran pulled her brother's sleeve.

"Brother, I see those ladies looking over here frequently. Could it be that they are interested in you?"

Li Yueze tapped his sister's forehead gently.

"You're married now, why are you still teasing your brother like you did before?"

Li Yueran stuck out her tongue.

"I'm just concerned about my brother."

As he was speaking, a young lady in gorgeous clothes came over accompanied by her maid and bowed slightly to Li Yueze.

"Master Li."

Li Yueze returned the gift.

"You are polite, young lady."

The lady blushed slightly.

"I just heard the young master's piano playing, it's so beautiful. At the banquet later, could you please ask Mr. Li to play that piece of music as an accompaniment, and I will go on stage to dance and play along?"

Li Yueze said politely.

"Miss, you are too kind. However, my fingers are tired today. If you would like some accompaniment, please find this royal musician."

Then he introduced Master Li to her.

Musician Li...

Is there anything about me here?

Li Yueran was laughing secretly on the side, and Li Yueze looked at his sister helplessly.

"Alright."

The lady said goodbye and left with a wry smile.

Li Yueran looked at the young lady's receding figure and said, "Brother, I think this young lady is pretty good."

Li Yueze shook his head.

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't have such thoughts in my mind yet."

Li Yueran curled her lips.

"Brother, don't waste this beautiful spring time."

"Why didn't Prince Ning come with you?"

Li Yueze reluctantly changed the subject.

Li Yueran gathered the hair beside her ears, looking very happy.

"He went to see the Regent. The Regent has been treating the Crown Prince with great respect lately. I think he has something important to discuss with him."

Li Yueran continued.

"Brother, don't worry about me and the prince, our married life is pretty good.

The Duke and his wife are both kind people, but my parents have been urging me to get married, and have talked to me about it many times."

Li Yueze sighed softly.

"Yueran, love can't be forced. It's just that fate hasn't arrived yet."

Li Yueran held his brother's hand.

"Brother, do you have someone you like?"

Li Yueze's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke after a moment.

"Don't ask any more questions. By the way, your handkerchief Jiao Sheng Princess is here today too."

"Where is she? Little sister, I want to go see her."

Li Yueran suddenly stood up.

"He's going over there, with the Grand Empress Dowager. Is it appropriate for you to go there now?"

Li Yueze pointed to the depths of the garden.

Li Yueran hesitated for a while, then slowly sat down again.

"Then let's meet her at the banquet later."

Li Yueze nodded.

"That's right. You sit here and save other ladies from coming over."

Li Yueran wanted to laugh, but felt something was wrong.

She asked in a low voice after she had driven away the maid and Musician Li.

"Brother, you are not still thinking about Princess Sheng, are you?"

Li Yueze......

"Little sister, you should go somewhere else. I find you too noisy."

......

Before we knew it, it was time for the banquet.

The palace master of ceremonies respectfully invited everyone to move to the banquet hall.

This banquet hall is extremely spacious, and the seats at the top are reserved for the Grand Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Queen Mother, and the Regent.

The rows of seats below are arranged in strict order of status.

There was a large stage in the middle, and many ladies enthusiastically signed up for the talent shows they had carefully prepared for a long time.

Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu met them at the palace gate.

The Empress Dowager and Xu Ke are respectfully invited to sit in the seats at the head of the table.

After the Empress Dowager sat down, she looked at them with a gloomy face and said in a bad tone:

"Why are you two here running this? Isn't this flower viewing banquet hosted by the Queen Mother?

I'm already here, and she hasn't come yet. This is really getting more and more extravagant!"

The virtuous concubine hurriedly bowed and replied:

"Grand Empress Dowager, please calm down. The Empress Dowager may have been delayed by other matters and will surely be here soon."

Concubine Shu also echoed.

"Yes, Grand Empress Dowager, please calm down first."

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly.

"Well, she better have a good reason."