Shengjing Noble

"Yinyin, don't be sad."

A voice of comfort interrupted Su Lanyin's thoughts. It was her third brother Su Shengyun.

He smiled and touched her head, his eyes full of tenderness and doting.

"Your eldest brother loves you the most. Although he didn't come, he asked me to bring you a gift. Look."

As he spoke, he took out a wooden hairpin from his sleeve. It was very simple and not polished. It could even be said to be just a wooden stick.

She looked carefully and vaguely saw the word "Yin" engraved on the hairpin, but the mark was very light, apparently the carving master did not have much strength.

Su Lanyin's eyes suddenly filled with tears. She handed the gift in her arms to Cuizhu, then took the hairpin with trembling hands.

"Did my elder brother do this for me?" She could no longer control herself and burst into tears with excitement.

"Yeah." Su Shengyun nodded, his eyes slightly red.

Su Lanyin couldn't imagine how her elder brother Su Shengyan, whose tendons in his hands were cut, had made this hairpin.

It must have cost him a lot of energy and effort.

"Brother will get better, he will!" Su Lanyin wiped her tears with a firm look in her eyes.

She made a wish in her heart.

If there really is a god in heaven, please fulfill the birthday wish of Su Lanyin, a believer. If I can cure my elder brother, I am willing to be a vegetarian for the rest of my life and copy Buddhist scriptures by hand.

"Yes, your brother will definitely get better." Lu Wanjun nodded, her heart full of hope.

……

Outside the Su Mansion.

Half an hour passed, and there was still no sign of the luxurious carriage at the intersection.

Su Yongcheng couldn't hold it in any longer. "What's going on? Why haven't the Minister of Personnel and his wife arrived yet? Are you sure the invitation has been delivered?"

Liu Ruyan nodded and said confidently, "It was definitely delivered. There is no way it could be wrong. The invitation from the Shangshu is different from others. I even specifically told the servants to deliver it first. How could it not be delivered?"

"That's strange. He took time out of his busy schedule to come to the old lady's birthday party last month to give her gifts. He should come this time as well."

"Is there something that delayed you?"

"This……"

"Sir, madam."

Nanny Yang, who was beside the old lady, came out.

"If the coming-of-age ceremony doesn't start now, I'm afraid I'll miss the good opportunity."

Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan looked at each other and had no choice but to give up waiting.

Just as I turned around and was about to enter, I suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves.

From afar, a royal blue luxury carriage drove into the intersection. The bells hanging on the roof were jingling, which looked very unusual.

Su Yongcheng was overjoyed: "It's the Shangshu!"

Liu Ruyan also showed a happy expression: "I knew the invitation had been delivered."

The Minister of Personnel was a popular figure around the emperor, and his official rank was the first grade.

You have to know that it is impossible for a sixth-rank official like Su Yongcheng to invite a first-rank official. This is enough to show how powerful the backers behind him are.

As long as the Minister of Personnel speaks a few good words for him in front of the emperor, promotion is only a matter of time.

Therefore, Su Yongcheng, who always prided himself on being noble and proud, no longer pretended to be reserved. He slightly bent over and walked forward with a smile.

"I pay my respects to the Minister and his wife."

Liu Ruyan was born in a marquis's mansion, so she was naturally a little reserved, but she was also much more enthusiastic than before.

"I greet you, my Lord, and my Madam."

Li Shian and his wife Ji Yun supported each other as they got off the carriage. They couldn't help but frown when they saw that it was Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan who were there to greet them.

But he quickly returned to his cold and distant expression, not even bothering to say a word to them.

"Thank you, Lord Shangshu and Madam, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend my daughter's banquet. I am deeply touched."

Li Shian waved his hand and said, "Okay, we are old friends, no need to be polite, come in."

After saying that, he turned back and supported Ji Yun as they walked towards the Su family. Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan immediately followed behind, like two pugs.

The coming-of-age ceremony was held in the back garden.

When Lu Wanjun chose the mansion, she reserved a large open space here for holding banquets, so it could easily accommodate dozens of people.

However, the number of guests coming today was much less than that of the old lady’s birthday party a few days ago.

The guests who entered the house first were talking in low voices.

"I heard that the Su family sent out eighty invitations, so why are there only a dozen people here today?"

"There were more than a hundred people at the old lady's birthday party last time. It was a lively scene."

"It's normal. After all, it's just a coming-of-age ceremony for a legitimate daughter. How can it be compared with an elder's birthday banquet?"

"I don't think so. The one who sent me the invitation last time was Aunt Lu from the Su family. She brought a generous gift to my house, so I came."

"Me too. The one who delivered the invitation this time was just a maid. She really doesn't take us seriously anymore."

"If you ask me, what kind of eldest lady is this? She doesn't even do things as well as a concubine. She's full of petty-mindedness."

"That's right. If it weren't for the past relationship between Madam Lu and my family, I wouldn't have come this time."

……

Everyone's discussion came to an abrupt halt when they saw the Shangshu and his wife come in.

The last time Li Shian came alone, he just hurriedly delivered a gift and left.

But this time was different, he brought his wife Ji Yun with him.

Who in Shengjing City didn't know that he doted on his wife? He was still devoted to her after being married for decades, and he didn't even have a concubine in his house.

The fact that he brought his wife with him shows that he attaches great importance to this banquet.

Everyone couldn't help but whisper again.

"I didn't expect that even the Shangshu would be here. I was wondering if the Su family has an extraordinary backer."

"Mr. Su and Mrs. Su are truly extraordinary to have been honored by a first-rank official."

"Last time, Lord Su showed up and left. Now he's here with his wife, so I'm afraid he'll have to sit down with us."

"That's right. Madam Su is also the daughter of a marquis. Isn't her status a hundred times greater than that of a concubine?"

"We are so lucky to be able to sit together with the first-rank officials and attend the banquet. We must seize the opportunity and make ourselves familiar to the Shangshu Lord."

……

Although Su Yongcheng and Liu Ruyan looked calm on the surface, they were already getting carried away in their hearts.

These people still want to make fun of his Su family. They are just dreaming!

Today, I will let them see how deep my friendship with the Minister of Personnel is!

Thinking of this, he immediately waved to Su Lanxin and Su Shenghao beside him.

"Come quickly, meet the Minister and his wife."

Upon hearing the order, the two of them hurried over and saluted.

"Greetings, my Lord. Greetings, my Lady."

Su Lanxin is gentle and well-behaved, while Su Shenghao is polite. Both of them are excellent in appearance and figure.

However, Li Shian and Ji Yun looked indifferent, showing no liking or appreciation.

"No need to be polite."

Li Shian spoke indifferently, while his wife Ji Yun raised her head and looked around, as if she was looking for something.

Su Yongcheng thought they were tired and wanted to sit down, so he immediately led them to their seats.

……

On the other side, Suiyuexuan.

Lu Wanjun looked at the time and muttered, "It's time for them to come, right? Why haven't they arrived yet?"

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Su Lanyin stepped forward and asked.