Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

At this moment, Li Chun was kicked out by the servants at the door, "Get out! Our Duke's Mansion didn't invite anyone from the Prince of Chu's Mansion!"

Li Chun ran back angrily, "Miss, they..."

Seeing this scene, Lu Qingheng burst out laughing: "So you came uninvited."

"This is the Duke of Ling's lack of manners. How could he not invite his own cousin? It would be so bad to leave General Jiang and the King of Chu hanging out at the door."

"Why don't I go to Duke Ling and ask for an invitation?"

The condescending tone was full of sarcasm.

Jiang Ningwan frowned, and caught a glimpse of Ling Chaowen and Lu Lingsong in the yard. They were chatting and laughing happily.

When did they get so close?

Just as she was losing consciousness, Qin Shuangchi's clear voice came: "Don't you still have to go to Jinghong Pavilion? It's getting late."

Jiang Ningwan came back to her senses. Jinghong Pavilion?

That was a gathering only held by the noble families of Kyoto. It was a night banquet held once a month, and twenty guests were invited each time. The threshold was extremely high, and only those with a clean family background and a spotless character would be invited. Grand Tutor Qin was the most distinguished guest of Jinghong Pavilion.

They took Qin Taishi as their role model, and for generations they restrained themselves and observed etiquette to leave a good reputation. People in the court were proud to be able to attend the Jinghong Pavilion Night Banquet to demonstrate their integrity as officials.

In his previous life, Qin Beihuang also wanted to attend the Jinghong Pavilion night banquet many times. After trying for several years, he finally had the opportunity to attend one. He was so happy that he didn't sleep for three days and three nights.

But now, he and Lu Qingheng will never be able to step into Jinghong Pavilion in their lifetime.

"Jinghong Pavilion? Did I hear it right? Will Jinghong Pavilion invite Jiang Ningwan?" Lu Qingheng smiled contemptuously and didn't believe it at all.

Jiang Ningwan was a second-married woman, so the Jinghong Pavilion night banquet had extremely high requirements for one's moral character, and even if one was powerful and rich, one could not enter.

What's more, no woman has ever participated in Jinghong Pavilion.

Jiang Ningwan was also a little confused. Qin Shuangchi must have just said it casually.

Seeing her puzzled look, Qin Shuangchi slowly took out two invitations from his arms.

The elegant golden bamboo pattern makes it clear that it is an invitation to Jinghong Pavilion.

Jiang Ningwan's eyes lit up, she took it and opened it to take a look, it really was her name.

She looked at Qin Shuangchi in shock, wondering why he hadn't taken out this good thing earlier.

"Hey, what are you doing with this? Some people will get jealous if they see it!"

"After all, some people will never be able to enter Jinghong Pavilion in their entire lives."

Jiang Ningwan imitated Lu Qingheng's tone just now, secretly mocking him, and gave Lu Qingheng a meaningful look.

Seeing Lu Qingheng's face turned green.

Qin Beihuang pulled Lu Qingheng along and said, "Let's go in."

Staying here would only bring shame upon oneself.

Lu Qingheng was unwilling to accept this. "Jinghong Pavilion has never hired a woman before. She must have lied to us!"

Qin Beihuang frowned, his expression solemn, "It's true."

"I just asked yesterday, and the guest list for this month's Jinghong Pavilion banquet has been finalized, and Jiang Ningwan is among them."

Qin Beihuang felt aggrieved. Ever since he came back from the southern expedition, he had been looking forward to receiving an invitation from Jinghong Pavilion every day, but he never did.

He tried every possible way to find out, and he looked at the list every month, but his name was never on it.

But Jiang Ningwan's name was written on it so easily and effortlessly.

Lu Qingheng's face suddenly froze, and he walked into the gate with Qin Beihuang in embarrassment.

Jiang Ningwan also pushed Qin Shuangchi away.

Suddenly, a senior official from the court passed by and hurriedly stepped forward to greet the King of Chu, wanting to have a private chat with him.

Jiang Ningwan had no choice but to wait there, looking at the invitation in her hand, wondering why Jinghong Pavilion would invite her.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard behind me.

"Jiang Ningwan." Qin Beihuang's voice sounded.

Jiang Ningwan turned around and saw Qin Beihuang handing her an invitation, "You can enter the Duke of Ling's Mansion now."

Looking at the invitation, Jiang Ningwan was slightly stunned.

"Where did it come from?"

Qin Beihuang glanced into the yard and said, "I just talked to Ling Chaowen and asked for one."

"You can go in."

Jiang Ningwan chuckled, "Do you really think I want to go in?"

She was just passing by to join in the fun.

"You worked so hard to save Ling Chaowen and raise Long Zhi. It shows that you have deep feelings for the Ling family. You should also want to reconcile with them."

Qin Beihuang thought that Jiang Ningwan had always been stubborn and hypocritical, so she must be very touched that he had gotten this invitation for her.

Looking at Qin Beihuang's serious expression, Jiang Ningwan just found it ridiculous.

Who would have the audacity to go in after being turned away?

"You still have the nerve to mention Long Zhi?"

"What is this? Are you giving me alms out of pity?

"What happened between me and the Ling family has nothing to do with you, don't be so sentimental."

After saying that, Jiang Ningwan turned around and left indifferently.

Qin Shuangchi was already waiting for her in the carriage. Jiang Ningwan quickly got on the carriage and drove away.

"Where are you going now?" Qin Shuangchi did not ask what she and Qin Beihuang were talking about.

I just feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.

"Aren't we going to Jinghong Pavilion?" Jiang Ningwan took out the invitation. "Could this invitation be fake?"

"it is true."

"Then why didn't you tell me before?"

"I thought you wouldn't like it, so I didn't plan to participate." Qin Shuangchi said indifferently.

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan nodded thoughtfully, and couldn't help but feel curious, "What is this night banquet like? I really want to go and see it."

"Then go ahead."

On the way to Jinghong Pavilion, Jiang Ningwan imagined it many times. Maybe a group of old men would sit together drinking tea and playing chess, or maybe they would discuss world affairs, serious and boring.

However, I never expected...

……

Twenty guests have arrived and taken their seats in the quiet and elegant pavilion.

The sound of stringed instruments came from behind the screen, and petals fluttered down. A huge picture of a peony unfolded, and the light and shadow shone on the peony, making it glow brightly. Suddenly, the graceful figure of a woman appeared behind the painting, flying out from behind the painting like a fairy in a painting.

At that moment, the interweaving of light and shadow made it seem as if the peony in the painting had come alive, so beautiful that one could not take their eyes off it.

The dancer, dressed in a gorgeous peony dress, danced gracefully in the air. A scarf flew through the air and brushed across Jiang Ningwan's cheek, like a spring breeze bringing a faint fragrance, which immediately made Jiang Ningwan's heart beat fast.

Then he turned to look at Qin Shuangchi beside him, drinking tea calmly.

Jiang Ningwan was extremely shocked and asked in a low voice, "Is this the Jinghong Pavilion banquet?"

Qin Shuangchi nodded slightly.

"You didn't say that!"

Qin Shuangchi smiled helplessly, "It's my first time here too."

It seems that Qin Shuangchi was just like her, and didn't expect the night banquet to be like this.

The person sitting on the left happened to be the Minister of Revenue, Xie Jingchuan. Although the two did not have much contact, they had met several times because of the flood corruption case, so he was more familiar with him than the other old men sitting there.

Jiang Ningwan came over to greet him, raised his glass and said, "Thank you, sir."

"General Jiang." Xie Jingchuan raised his glass in response.

This wine actually has a sweet floral aroma that permeates the mouth and leaves a long aftertaste.

Jiang Ningwan asked, "Thank you, sir. This is my first time here, and the banquet at Jinghong Pavilion is a little different from what I expected."

Lord Xie smiled, understanding what was going on, and said, "Otherwise, how can we live up to the name of Jinghong Pavilion?"

"What you are seeing now is the Twelve Flower Gods Dance of Jinghong Pavilion."