The Return of the Marquis's Daughter

As soon as Concubine Shu came in, she didn't miss the opportunity to observe Yu's every move. At the moment, she saw that there was nothing particularly unusual, which temporarily put Concubine Shu's mind at ease.

The seating arrangements were all pre-arranged. The wife of Prince Yong was ranked just below the four concubines, and then came the wife of Duke Dingguo from Empress Wen's family.

Below Empress Wen’s family are the families of the four concubines, and then the princesses of the imperial princes.

The Princess Cheng and the Princess Ning, who were already married, were of course seated at the front, and their families were also seated at the front, and then there were the families of several princes' wives who had engagements but had not yet married.

The flower-viewing banquet was divided into the front hall and the back hall. The emperor and the princes were in the front hall with the ministers, while Empress Wen and the concubines entertained the ladies with imperial decrees.

Empress Wen glanced at Wen Ruyu, who immediately stood up and said with a smile, "Aunt, we youngsters are getting really bored following you around. Why don't you let us go for a stroll in the Imperial Garden?"

While speaking, he looked at Qin Shu beside him and continued, "Concubine Qin, what do you think?"

After hearing this, Qin Shu stood up and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I will follow your arrangements in everything."

After hearing Qin Shu's words, the smile on Wen Ruyu's face froze slightly, and disappeared in an instant.

"Concubine Qin is being a bit too cautious. My aunt has always been very considerate and doting towards the younger generation. How could she not agree? Besides, it's not an unreasonable request. It's just about going out to play."

When Empress Wen saw that the time was almost right, she put on a helpless look and looked at Princess Yong and said with a smile:

"Look at these rascals, I'm afraid they really dislike us because we're old, and they won't stay with us for a moment.

If I don't agree, I'm afraid they will be uncomfortable even if they sit here.

Fortunately, there is still some time before the banquet begins, so if they want to go out and play, just let them go."

Princess Yong was also all smiles. "Your Majesty, what you said is true. Look at this monkey next to me, he's already fidgeting. Even if he were sitting here, his mind would have already wandered wildly."

Empress Wen looked at Gu Minglan and smiled, "The little princess is still young. Besides, I have always liked her very much. How can I restrain her? If she wants to go out and play, let her go!"

As soon as Queen Wen said this, Wen Ruyu immediately took everyone to express her gratitude and rushed out of Yiku Palace.

Qin Wenlan had no choice but to follow the crowd, but she walked slowly and not too far behind the crowd.

When Nangong Liuyun turned the corner, he made eye contact with Qin Wenlan, then moved away calmly.

Qin Wenlan followed calmly and left the main hall of Yiku Palace. Liu Qingyao and Lu Minglan followed closely behind her, one on her left and one on her right.

"I don't know what Wen Ruyu is up to this time. She relies on Empress Wen to do whatever she wants. It seems she's targeting you, Wenlan, this time.

Anyway, Wenlan, you don't have to leave us. No matter what she wants to do, as long as we don't give her any chance, it's fine. "Lu Minglan said to Qin Wenlan.

Before Qin Wenlan could respond, Liu Qingyao said directly, "There's no need to be so nervous. No matter what she wants to do this time, we can just deal with it as it comes.

Besides, she only has those few tricks. Could it be that she can come up with another one this time? Besides, with Wen Lan's ability, is she really afraid of him? "

Qin Wenlan looked at the two women in front of him, "If you reject Wen Ruyu directly, you will probably offend Dingguo Mansion and Queen Wen. Aren't you afraid?

After all, it's not your business. It seems a bit unworthy to offend them directly for my sake!"

"Wenlan, you're going a bit too far. What's our relationship? Besides, if you're afraid of this and that, you might as well just stay home and don't go anywhere.

Otherwise, if you go out, you'll always run into trouble or someone, and the only way to live a peaceful life is to stay at home." Liu Qingyao sneered.

"If something happens to you, even if you really hide at home, I'm afraid it won't work. Don't the people at home team up with outsiders? Look at how powerful Qin Shu is now.

I'm afraid Qin Shu is really looking forward to Wen Ruyu's move today!

"People, when it comes to interests, everything is vain, so we can only respond as they arise!" Lu Minglan also chuckled.

Liu Qingyao sneered again and continued, "Wen Ruyu relies on the support of Empress Wen. Doesn't she have an aunt who is Consort Shu?

It's as if others are really afraid of her, but just don't want to nag her."

Although Empress Wen is the head of the six palaces, the four concubines have not been sitting there doing nothing over the years. Otherwise, how could they have survived all these years in peace and security?

Lu Minglan is much less confident than Liu Qingyao. She just got engaged to the Wucheng Marquis Mansion, and this marriage was only possible because of Wenlan!

She didn't have any of the four concubines as her aunt, so she could only watch in silence as Liu Qingyao spoke with full confidence.

Qin Wenlan knew that Liu Qingyao was so confident, which meant that Concubine Shu had made her position clear, otherwise, Liu Qingyao would not be so confident.

Talking and walking all the way, they soon approached the Imperial Garden. Qin Wenlan glanced at the palace servants inside who were busy coming in and out and arranging tables, chairs and benches, especially the four treasures of the study placed on the tables.

No one knew what Nangong Liuyun and Gu Minglan had gone crazy for. They were nowhere to be seen. Yu Qinglan spotted Qin Wenlan and others in the crowd and walked over quickly.

She looked worried and quickly muttered to Qin Wenlan, "I'm afraid Wenlan is not going to be simple this time. Look at this situation. I just don't know what aspect of you he is targeting this time!

But there are only a few of them. Aren’t all your weaknesses due to growing up in the Qin family manor?

If they want to target you this time, it must be your literary talent. In their eyes, you are a country bumpkin.

She certainly won't study in an orthodox way. All the noble ladies in the capital are proficient in poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

It seems Wen Ruyu came here to embarrass you, otherwise, those four treasures of the study wouldn't be placed on the table."

Qin Wenlan glanced over as soon as he came over. After hearing Yu Qinglan's worried words, he comforted her, "Don't worry, they are just some little tricks!"

Sure enough, when Wen Ruyu, who was not far away, saw Qin Wenlan and his group, she pretended to shout that she wanted to make friends through literature, and many noble ladies followed suit.

Of course, those who followed suit were the vassals of Empress Wen and Duke Dingguo's mansion.

Wen Ruyu, dressed in white, looked elegant and refined. She stared at Qin Wenlan and his group through the crowd and asked, "What about you? Do you have any opinions?

If you don't agree with this idea of ​​making friends through literature, you can also suggest it."