Rebirth is not a dream.

Chapter 179 The Queen's Plum Blossom Appreciation Banquet

Su Yue was busy with the Lanxin Lake project at the moment. As soon as she had some ideas, she began to think about how to write a plan so that everyone could understand it. At this moment, she thought of two people, one was the princess of Li Wang, and the other was Shen Qianxue. She couldn't help but think about whether to find a few more people to invest, but she couldn't think of anyone else who was suitable to do business with.

At this time, the Queen suddenly decided to hold a grand party to appreciate winter plum blossoms. Su Yue was surprised to find that such a banquet had already been held in the palace just as the twelfth lunar month began. In name, it was to appreciate plum blossoms, but in fact, the ultimate purpose was still to appreciate people. This banquet was actually a disguised blind date conference, except that the blind date objects became the young ladies and young men of various families, and the main blind date was the wives of the head of the family. They observed and selected suitable marriage partners in this way.

Su Yue really didn't understand why the Queen invited her to the plum blossom viewing banquet. She was already married, and there were no children of marriageable age in her family who needed a blind date. Although she was full of doubts, Su Yue finally decided to go to the banquet. It was the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the Laba Festival had just passed. Every family seemed particularly lively. These days, families often hold banquets, but Su Yue rarely participates in them. Originally, she didn't want to attend the Queen's plum blossom viewing banquet, but in the palace, it was not easy to refuse the Queen's invitation.

Therefore, Su Yue attended the banquet in a low-key manner. That day, she wore a bright red palace dress and a snow-white fur cloak. Su Yue was quite acceptable to the clothing style of this era. The only thing she didn't like was the heavy and complicated jewelry on her head.

Su Yue's headdress was very simple. She did not choose gorgeous and complicated hair accessories, but only wore an exquisite phoenix hairpin. The phoenix hairpin flickered with a faint light, as if a phoenix was about to spread its wings and fly, and it was vividly displayed in front of everyone. In addition, Su Yue also wore a hairpin made of black jade, which was particularly eye-catching. Although it was not as dazzling as the phoenix hairpin, it exuded a mysterious and profound atmosphere. Su Yue had a special liking for this black jade hairpin. Whether in important occasions or in daily life, she always wore it.

Walking into the banquet hall, Su Yue saw many familiar and unfamiliar faces. She smiled and nodded to everyone, then found a quiet corner to sit down. Not long after, the Queen arrived, and everyone stood up to salute. The Queen smiled and asked everyone to take a seat, and then began to introduce some young men and women. Su Yue listened quietly, occasionally chatting with the people next to her. Suddenly, she felt a gaze falling on her, and when she looked up, it was the Crown Prince's Consort of Prince Li. The Crown Prince's Consort smiled at her, and there was a hint of deep meaning in her eyes. Su Yue's heart moved, thinking of the previous cooperation, perhaps the Crown Prince's Consort had some news to tell her. Just as she was about to go over to say hello, a melodious piano sound rang out at the banquet, attracting everyone's attention.

Su Yue looked in the direction of the sound of the piano and saw a woman in white playing the piano. Her fingering was skillful and the melody was beautiful and melodious, which made people intoxicated. Everyone present praised her.

"This is the eldest daughter of the Xie family, her name is Xie Wanru." The person next to him introduced in a low voice.

Su Yue sighed inwardly, she was indeed a lady from a noble family, not only with outstanding looks, but also with so many talents.

At the end of the song, Xie Wanru stood up and bowed to everyone. The Queen smiled and said, "Wan'er's piano skills are getting better and better. Come, please give her a seat."

After Xie Wanru thanked the queen, she sat down aside. Her eyes swept over Su Yue intentionally or unintentionally, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Su Yue's heart moved, and she felt that this Miss Xie seemed a little unusual. She decided to find an opportunity to get to know her later.

After Xie Wanru finished her performance, other young ladies came on stage to show their talents. Su Yue sat there quietly and watched. She couldn't help but sigh that the ancient blind date method was so cumbersome. In addition to appreciating the talents of these women, people seemed to be unconcerned about more important information such as their family background, economic status, and family members. After all, talented women will eventually have to live an ordinary life. Can they really live a romantic life forever? Just as Su Yue was muttering to herself, the Sixth Princess Yuan Huan suddenly said, "I heard that the Tanhua Lang is a versatile talent. I guess Tanhua's wife must also be talented, right?"

Su Yue was drinking tea and did not hear these words, nor did she realize that the Tanhua Lady the Sixth Princess was talking about was herself.

At this time, the eldest young lady Wang Xinxuan beside her gently pushed her and reminded her: "Sister-in-law, the Sixth Princess is talking to you!"

Su Yue asked blankly: "What do you want to tell me?"

Wang Xinxuan explained: "You are now the wife of the third place winner, and Qin Yi is the third place winner!"

Su Yue couldn't help laughing when she heard this. She looked up at Wang Xinxuan, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. Then, she turned her gaze to the Sixth Princess and asked firmly, "Who stipulated that the wife of the third place winner must be multi-talented? Is it a crime to be talentless?"

The Sixth Princess frowned and her face turned gloomy. She stared at Su Yue and said coldly, "Aren't you afraid of losing face for the third place winner?"

Su Yue responded without showing any weakness: "Why did I embarrass him?" Her eyes revealed a kind of confidence and persistence, and she seemed not to care about other people's opinions.

The Sixth Princess sneered and said sarcastically: "How dare you ask such a question when you have no talent or moral integrity!"

Su Yue's expression became serious. She straightened up, looked directly into the Sixth Princess' eyes, and said loudly: "I have no talent, I admit it. Which eye of yours can see that I have no morals?" There was a hint of anger in her voice, but more of a firm belief in her own character.

The people around were attracted by this scene and cast curious glances. The confrontation between Su Yue and the Sixth Princess became more intense, and the atmosphere became tense.

At this time, Concubine Hui also said: "Yes, Princess Mingyue should also show her talents for us all to see, right?"

Su Yue narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Concubine Hui, thinking to herself, so many people were silent, but Concubine Hui jumped out, she was really different! She turned her head to look at Taozi, only to see Taozi lower her voice and said: "Concubine Hui is the biological mother of the Sixth Princess, and she is from the Weiguo Marquis Mansion." Hearing this, Su Yue raised her eyebrows and suddenly realized that this was the case. Concubine Hui was looking for trouble. She couldn't help but sigh, don't these people have anything else to do? They have to find something to amuse themselves. She is not a dancer or a singer, why does she have to perform in public? However, Su Yue looked around and found that everyone around seemed to be looking forward to this farce. It seems that many people are holding the mentality of watching the excitement and not minding the big things.

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