frightfiction Chapter 326 Blind Date Banquet
Chapter 326 Blind Date Banquet
"Why did your wife think of bringing Xiaocaoer to the banquet?" Qi Xingyun asked puzzledly.
"It was my grandmother's idea. She said that Xiaocao'er has been in the capital for such a long time, and apart from our families, she doesn't know many people. This is a good opportunity to take her out for a walk and meet some new sisters." Zheng Huaming explained.
Duke Liu's Mansion is the Empress' maiden home and will host an autumn banquet in a few days.
The powerful and wealthy families often hold banquets of all kinds, which, to put it bluntly, are disguised blind date banquets, and each family brings their unengaged young ladies and young men to attend.
Xiao Cao'er's elder brother Yang Zhuqing is now a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy. Generally, these powerful families cannot invite people of his rank to their banquets.
So Zheng Huaming's wife, Mrs. Lu, suggested that she take Xiaocao'er with her, because Yang Zhuqing was Mr. Zheng's last disciple, and they could be said to be a family. His sister was also Zheng Huaming's sister, so it was legitimate for her to take her to the banquet.
"I'll ask her later. If she wants to go, she can go. If she doesn't want to go, she won't go." Qi Xingyun said indifferently. It doesn't matter if my wife knows other people or not. When the relationship between the two is settled, there will be people who will rush to meet Xiaocao'er. Qi Xingyun thought proudly in his heart.
"How about I go and ask her directly?" Zheng Huaming frowned and said thoughtfully.
"No need. I'll go and ask. If you want to go too, I'll arrange for someone to make clothes for her." Qi Xingyun said.
Originally, Zheng Huaming's wife, Lu, was planning to go to Xiaocao'er to ask about it herself, but Zheng Huaming decisively stopped her. He just waved his hand and slowly said, "Let me ask Xingyun's opinion first."
Mrs. Lu was full of doubts and couldn't help asking, "I just want to take my sister Xiaocao'er to a banquet. Do I need Prince Yun's approval?"
Zheng Huaming quickly shook his head and explained patiently: "It is not necessary to get Xingyun's consent. I just want to consult his opinion in advance and understand his views on this matter."
Mrs. Lu didn't seem to fully understand her husband's intentions and continued to ask, "So when you say 'his thoughts', do you mean that Prince Yun has any special thoughts about Sister Xiaocao'er?"
Zheng Huaming sighed lightly and responded helplessly: "Okay, at least you're not too stupid! Xiaocao'er will be rewarded in the future, and we can't just introduce her to this or that casually. If you act rashly and something goes wrong, how are you going to explain to Xingyun?" After saying that, Zheng Huaming's eyes became serious and solemn.
"Receive a title? Do you mean that Sister Xiaocao'er will receive a title in the future?" asked Mrs. Lu with her eyes wide open.
"In the past, all the high-yield grain varieties came from their family, so it is only natural for them to be honored. They have never been rewarded before, not because the court did not want to, but because their contributions have been recorded and they will be honored when the time is right. This is Xingyun's request," Zheng Huaming explained.
After thinking for a while, he said to Mrs. Lu, "Just keep this to yourself, but don't tell anyone. This is all unfounded. Also, be careful when you take Xiao Huaer to the banquet. Don't let anyone bully her. Otherwise, Xingyun might kill someone."
"Okay, I got it. I don't know if Sister Xiaocao wants to go with us. If she does, I will ask my sister to help look after her." Mrs. Lu promised.
After Zheng Huaming left, Qi Xingyun found Yun Yi and asked, "I asked you to arrange two female guards who know martial arts. When can they arrive?"
"My lord, I just received the news that they are expected to arrive within the next two days." Yun Yi replied respectfully.
"Well, that's great. When they arrive, let them follow the girl." Qi Xingyun nodded slightly to show his satisfaction.
Look, no wonder Yun Er always says that Xiaocao'er is his daughter. It turns out that in this mansion, even Qi Xingyun himself tells everyone the same thing!
After arranging many matters, Qi Xingyun got on his horse and galloped towards the Yang family. It was noon and the Yang family was enjoying a sumptuous lunch.
It had been several days since she last saw Qi Xingyun. When Xiao Cao saw him walk into the house, her big, watery eyes instantly lit up, shining like the bright stars in the night sky. She quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Brother Xingyun, you are finally here! Have you had lunch yet?"
"Not yet, do you have any extra food?" Qi Xingyun said with a smile, and sat down on the stool next to Xiao Cao'er. Then, he turned to look at Old Lady Yang and greeted her warmly: "Grandma, I haven't seen you for a few days. Are you doing well?"
Old Lady Yang had already asked the servants to bring clean bowls and chopsticks and placed them in front of Qi Xingyun with a smile on her face, and responded enthusiastically: "It's fine! Xingyun, you came at the right time. Xiaocaoer cooked braised pork today, you have to eat a few more pieces!"