Chapter Attending a banquet

"The Dong family is really smart."

"No wonder it has been passed down for so long."

Although I knew before that the Dong family had their own choices, there was still a big difference between having an idea and acting on it.

After all, the Dong family put in a lot of effort and effort to bring these people to court.

Just giving up like that requires a lot of determination.

"Miss, you are absolutely right. The Dong family is still reducing the number of officials in the court."

Hou Si spoke again.

"Where are the other families? Especially the Han family?"

Compared to the Dong family, she wants to know the current situation of the Han family more.

After all, she had nothing to do with the Dong family, and judging from the other party's appearance, she also wanted to be on good terms with her.

But the Han family is not like that. Regardless of the Gao family, Mrs. Dong Zixiu, because she has been in prison once, the Han family is not very big-minded.

Moreover, from her understanding, the Han family has always been arrogant and domineering, and sometimes even the royal family does not look down upon them.

"The Luo family has always been on the same page as the Dong family. Although the Luo family did not follow the Dong family's actions this time, they also kept a much lower profile."

"Nothing has changed in the Wu family, it's the same as before."

"As for the Han family, they have been very active recently. The Han family has taken over all the seats that the Dong family has stepped down from. Now the Han family's influence in the court is very great, far exceeding the other three families combined."

Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao smiled.

The Han family is seeking death.

But think about it, the Han family only gradually became prosperous after the founding of Dongzhou. Compared with a real family with a long history like the Dong family, they are typical of the nouveau riche.

He wants to be the leader of a noble family, and he doesn't care at all for this.

They didn't realize the danger of the Dong family's big move this time. Instead, they thought it was an opportunity to surpass the Dong family and become the number one family.

I have to say that if the Han family perishes, it will all be because of their obsession.

"You should step back first."

Hou Si bowed his hands and stepped back.

"Miss, are you going to the Dong family's banquet?"

Lu Yaoyao thought for a while, nodded slowly and said, "Let's go. The Dong family has this heart, so there is no need for us to refuse people thousands of miles away."

"You go prepare a gift, and you will follow me to Prime Minister Dong's house in two days."

The Dong family's abilities are extraordinary, and they have considerable influence not only in Dongzhou, but also in surrounding countries.

Her future business empire needs such influential friends.

Now that the Dong family wants to make good friends, it is natural to seize this opportunity.

Two days passed quickly.

After having breakfast that day, Lu Yaoyao took a carriage to the capital.

After entering the city, she first went to the Lu family.

This time the Dong family's plum blossom appreciation banquet invited many famous ladies and ladies from the capital.

She thought that the Lu family would have to deal with these people sooner or later if they wanted to establish themselves in the capital, so she simply thought of bringing Lu Mingxi with them.

Firstly, it would be good for her to become familiar with Lu Mingxi in the future in the capital.

Secondly, it's because of herself. She is not familiar with these noble ladies in the capital. When attending a banquet, there must be someone to talk to, right?

When she arrived at Lu's house, as soon as she finished explaining her purpose, Mrs. Zhao was immediately overjoyed.

"Okay, okay, thank you Yaoyao. I'm going to prepare the gifts now. This is my first visit, so I can't lose etiquette."

After saying that, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly got up and walked out.

"Yao Yao, others only invited you, how about I follow you there?"

Of course Lu Mingxi knew that Lu Yaoyao brought her there for her own good. She was very grateful, but also worried.

Did she hear that the high-ranking sects here in the capital had a lot of rules and no one else invited her? Would it be against the rules to follow them there like this?

"No problem, they invited me but didn't say I couldn't bring anyone with me."

"Don't worry, cousin, the Dong family is not the kind of petty people."

Lu Mingxi nodded.

Not long after, the Zhao family had prepared things. The maid next to Lu Mingxi took the things with her and left the Lu family with Lu Yaoyao.

When we arrived at the door of Prime Minister Dong's residence, there were already many carriages parked outside.

Looking at the logo, without exception, they are the homes of distinguished officials.

After Lu Yaoyao and the others parked their carriage, as soon as they got off the carriage, a familiar voice came from behind.

"Sister Lu, sister of the county master?"

As soon as the two of them turned their heads, Wen Miaomiao's uncertain expression suddenly turned into one of surprise.

"It's really you, wait for me, let's go together."

Soon Wen Miaomiao got off the carriage.

"Are you also here for the plum blossom viewing party?"

The two smiled and nodded.

"That's great. Originally, I thought this banquet would be as boring as before."

"If I had known that you would also come to participate, I would have gone with you."

Although Wen Miaomiao looks quiet, she is actually quite lively.

As the daughter of Zuo Xiang's house, she is a frequent visitor to various large and small banquets in the capital, but she doesn't really like to attend these banquets of wealthy families.

Nothing else, just because these banquets are all the same, just the same routines played over and over again, and there is really nothing new.

She has been participating with her mother since she was a child, and when she grew up, she also participated a lot.

She was already fed up.

However, due to face reasons, even if she didn't want to attend some banquets, she still had to come.

Just like Mrs. Dong Xiang invited her this time, she must give her face.

Originally, she was thinking that she would just go through the motions, but now she met Lu Yaoyao and Lu Mingxi. It seemed that this time she wouldn't be too bored.

The three of them entered Xiang Dong's residence chatting and laughing. Immediately, a maid and a maid came over. After saluting and saying hello, they were respectfully led to the flower hall where the banquet was held.

At this time, many people were already sitting in the flower hall.

As soon as the three people appeared, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Who are the two people next to Miss Wen? They look very close."

Immediately, someone whispered to the people around them.

"I don't know either."

Many people are confused.

"It's the Lord Wanfu County. I don't know the other one."

Naturally, among this group of people, there are people who have met Lu Yaoyao. After all, Lu Yaoyao also showed his face at the birthday banquet of the eldest princess.

Of course, because so much time has passed, many people's memories are a little blurry.

As soon as the words "Wanfu County Lord" came out, everyone in the flower hall was startled and turned to look at Lu Yaoyao and the others.

Full of curiosity.

As a powerful person in the capital, the name Wanfu County Lord was well known to them.

They all knew her past very well, and most people admired her greatly. She was an abandoned daughter who made great progress all the way to the position of county head, and was even awarded a gold medal by His Majesty.

This is simply a legend.

"I've met Lord Wanfu County, and I've met Miss Wen."

At this time, Dong Shan'er, the daughter of the host, Prime Minister Dong, stepped forward and saluted with a smile.

"I hope you'll forgive me for missing you."

"Sister, County Lord, this is Prime Minister Dong's daughter, Miss Dong Shan'er."

Knowing that Lu Yaoyao didn't often attend banquets and naturally didn't know many people in the powerful circles of the capital, Wen Miaomiao immediately introduced them in a low voice.
Chapter completed!