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

Before we knew it, night had fallen.

Lanterns were hung in the plum garden, making it brightly lit.

The night banquet began, and everyone came to the Snow Pavilion one after another. Singing and dancing had already begun, and everyone sat down one after another to taste the wine and delicious food.

As soon as Jiang Ningwan sat down, she saw Jiang Xiru.

Qin Chengqian was also a little surprised when he saw her. He stood up and brought her to sit beside him. "When did you come?"

Jiang Xiru smiled and said, "I came here after the team set off."

Fortunately, I found the intermittent Gu yesterday. After a night of pain, my leg has recovered to normal today.

How could she miss the Lantern Festival banquet?

Everyone was seated and enjoying the singing and dancing, but at this moment a man stood up and walked towards Ling Chaowen and Ling Jinlan with a glass of wine.

"Duke Ling, I toast you!"

Ling Chaowen was a little surprised. He raised his glass and politely nodded, then drank it all in one gulp.

As soon as he sat down, the other party smiled again and said, "Miss Ling Er, do you still remember me? Zhang Zhu, my father works in the Ministry of Revenue. We met in a teahouse before. The carriage almost hit you, and I saved you once."

Hearing this, Ling Jinlan was confused.

But he still nodded politely and raised his glass, "Remember, I haven't thanked Master Zhang yet."

Zhang Zhu was immediately delighted. "Then after the banquet, could you please invite Miss Ling Er to go boating with you?"

Hearing this, Ling Jinlan's face froze, and he smiled and said, "I'm weak and can't stand the wind. Sorry."

Zhang Zhu, however, did not give up. "Just consider it as a way to thank me for saving your life. Just sit for a while. I think it will be fine."

Ling Chaowen frowned unhappily, "Ahem! My sister just recovered from a serious illness, she can't stand the wind!"

"Master Zhang, please don't make things difficult for me!"

After being rejected, Zhang Zhu felt a little embarrassed. He forced a smile and turned away. As soon as he returned to his seat, his face turned gloomy.

The person next to him jokingly said, "Master Zhang, you're still thinking about Miss Ling Er? Don't forget that Miss Ling Er is still engaged to Zhou Jingxuan. Even though Zhou Jingxuan is dead, Miss Ling Er is still a member of the Zhou family."

"What's more, Zhou Jingxuan died in an unclear manner. Aren't you afraid of following in his footsteps?"

Another person also joked: "Mr. Zhang is really brave. He even dares to touch a woman who came back from the north!"

The laughter mixed with the music was very harsh.

Ling Jinlan clenched her fingers.

Ling Chaowen looked dissatisfied and was about to speak.

However, a cold voice rang out: "Zhou Jingxuan was murdered by someone. He had committed too many evil deeds and had too many enemies. His death has been closed by the Dali Temple."

"You are implying that Zhou Jingxuan's death is related to the Ling family. This is completely unfounded and a rumor! Leave your names. When we return to Kyoto, I would appreciate your cooperation in visiting the Dali Temple!"

As soon as the words came out, the faces of the people who were making fun of him suddenly froze.

He quickly said, "It's just a joke, Sir Qin, don't take it so seriously."

Qin Huaizhao's expression was cold. "How many people here find this funny?"

Who would dare to laugh under such serious words?

Several people could only apologize: "We were too outspoken. We won't say any more! Lord Qin, please have mercy on us!"

Normally, if I had made such a joke, I wouldn't have ended up in the Dali Temple, but I happened to meet the ruthless Qin Huaizhao.

At this time, Qin Wenli stepped forward to smooth things over: "Master Qin, there is no need to be so serious at the banquet. These matters can be discussed in private."

Amidst the singing and dancing, the atmosphere quickly returned to normal.

Ling Jinlan looked at Qin Huaizhao with gratitude.

Qin Huaizhao's eyes softened suddenly and he nodded slightly in response.

After three rounds of drinking.

Suddenly, Qin Chengqian finished his drink and looked at Princess Dayan. "I've heard that women in Dayan are all good dancers. We haven't seen any yet. I wonder how they compare to the dancers in Daning."

"Princess, could you please show me your dancing skills?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Wenli's face changed.

Princess Dayan came to marry him and was also a guest. How could he ask a guest to dance?

"Brother, the princess is..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the princess: "I am not good at dancing, but I know a little about piano music."

Qin Chengqian immediately ordered: "Come here, bring up the guqin!"

As soon as the zither was lifted up, Shen Lian stood up easily. Qin Wenli looked at her worriedly, "Princess..."

Qin Chengqian just wanted to give her a warning on purpose, which was too unfair to her!

Shen Lianyi smiled back, and said frankly, "Your Highness has carefully prepared such a wonderful banquet for me. I feel rude in giving you a gift, so I will return the favor with this song."

At that moment, Qin Chengqian felt like he was hit in the heart, and his heart seemed to be about to jump out of his chest.

Qin Chengqian was also slightly startled and held the wine glass unhappily.

Then the princess stood up and sat in front of the guqin, plucking the strings with her slender jade fingers, and a melodious sound came out.

Unlike ordinary women who are gentle and affectionate, her piano playing carries a sense of otherworldly freedom and indifference, and everyone is intoxicated by it.

Qin Wenli clenched his palms, stood up and drew his sword, then came to the center like the wind and began to dance with the sword.

The elegant yet fierce sword dance, blending into the piano music, is even more extraordinary.

This was the first time for the two of them to work together, but they had such a tacit understanding.

Jiang Ningwan couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

He glanced at Qin Chengqian next to him and his expression looked extremely ugly.

At this moment, the night wind blew in, and coupled with Qin Wenli's sword dance, a gust of wind lifted Shen Lanyi's veil.

Shen Lianyi's eyes flashed, and he could only remain calm and continue playing the piano.

But that face, which was so beautiful that it could captivate all, caused everyone to exclaim in surprise.

"She is truly a beauty..."

"I thought the princess wore a veil to hide her ugliness, but I didn't expect her to be so stunningly beautiful."

Qin Chengqian, who was drinking, froze when he saw that face. His hand holding the wine glass stopped in the air. His eyes were attracted and he couldn't look away.

This is...Princess Dayan.

Jiang Xiru, who was standing by, saw the prince's expression and unconsciously clenched her sleeves, suddenly feeling a strong sense of crisis.

Will the prince regret it?

Originally, he also had the opportunity to marry Princess Dayan.

After the song ended, the two returned to their seats, and everyone was still a little reluctant to leave.

When Qin Wenli saw the princess's face, he felt even more familiar, as if they had really met before.

The prince's voice brought him back to his thoughts: "I didn't expect the princess to be so talented and beautiful. Third brother, you are so lucky!"

The sour tone was almost uttered through gritted teeth.

Qin Wenli smiled and said, "Brother, it's a blessing to be with the one you love!"

Qin Chengqian just smiled and said nothing, then raised his glass and drank it all.

Seeing his reaction, Jiang Xi dug her fingernails into her palms.

Only they themselves know how this marriage contract came about; it was just a transaction.

She wanted to get married even more urgently. Only after she got married and secured her position as Crown Princess could she feel at ease.

Before I knew it, it was already late at night.

The banquet is over.

Everyone dispersed, some continued to play, and some went back to their rooms to rest.

Jiang Ningwan went back to her room to rest, closed the door, and soon extinguished the candle.

From a distance, Lu Qingheng stared at the room, and when he saw the candle go out, he sneered.

Qin Beihuang went to a secluded garden and waited there for a long time, but the person who showed up for the appointment did not show up.

Looking at the note in his hand, wasn't Jiang Ningwan asking him to meet here? Where was she?

When everything was quiet, the candlelight in many rooms in the Plum Garden was extinguished one after another, and Qin Beihuang sighed in disappointment.

It seems she won't come.

He walked towards Baimeiyuan No. 4.