When Xu Xiao came back, Yao Yu noticed that the corners of his mouth were red, as if there was blood that had not been wiped off.
He took the handkerchief, dipped it in tea and handed it to Xu Xiao.
Xu Xiao looked confused.
Yao Yu said: "I don't know what's on the corner of my mouth...is it like blood?"
Xu Xiao was stunned for a moment, and then laughed suddenly.
"Did I eat something that looked like blood? Rose ointment?"
Yao Yu said: "Isn't the rose ointment dry?"
Xu Xiao said: "Then what kind of sauce should it be, flower sauce, jam? I can't remember clearly."
As he spoke, he wiped away the blood stains quietly.
And asked: "What are your plans after going to Lu's house?"
Yao Yu said: "I plan to return to the Imperial College to continue studying."
Xu Xiao's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head and said: "In my opinion, you should go back to Wuxi. Students from Fengqi Academy cannot do this this time, and the quota may be relaxed for the next time."
"Fengqi Academy has taken up a lot of the places in Jiangnan this time. This is an advantage."
Yao Yu frowned. He didn't really want to go back to Wuxi. If he went back to Wuxi, he might as well go back to Ningbo.
Just when he hesitated, Xu Xiaoyou said: "Stay, everyone has been hit, and I'm afraid you won't feel good about it."
After hearing this, Yao Yu felt uncomfortable immediately.
But he is not a person who gives up when faced with difficulties. He knows that some pain must be faced head-on and let go in order to get over it.
He said calmly: "I'd better stay, isn't Mr. Lu still in the capital?"
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Xu Xiao sighed slightly in his heart, his eyes full of melancholy.
He smiled lightly and said, "Okay then."
Yao Yu pursed her lips and smiled, thinking that he was too worried, and shook his hand and said: "Don't worry, we will all be fine."
Xu Xiao looked at his hands and lowered his eyes, his expression slightly sad.
At Haishi, everyone dispersed.
Yao Yu was also supported by the servant and prepared to return to the small courtyard.
Suddenly, a carriage stopped at the intersection and a man came up and said, "Mr. Yao Yu, right? My master wants to see you?"
Seeing that the man was well-dressed and had a cold and serious aura, Yao Yu asked, "Who is your master?"
The man pursed his lips and said, "Your Highness Prince An."
Yao Yu: "..."
Xu Xiao didn't go far. When he saw Yao Yu getting on King An's carriage, he stood on the street for a long time.
…
Wang Xiu said he was going to entertain guests and sent someone to send a message to the eldest princess.
The eldest princess came soon, but she didn't let Wang Xiu get involved in the matter, saying she was staying to help.
Soon, the Lu family's announcement was made by the eldest princess herself. It was the eldest princess who decided who to invite. As for the dishes to be prepared, the eldest princess also asked the chef in the house to make them.
Wang Xiu took a look at the list. In addition to the female dependents of the Wang family, they were the female dependents of the Jiang family of Duke Dingguo's mansion, the female dependents of Taifu Mei's family, and the female dependents of the Xu family of Duke Xu's mansion. Among the rest, Wang Xiu promoted the female dependents of the Ji family.
Female dependents, female dependents of Mr. Yang, Minister of Rites.
Apart from the other male guests, who were friends with Lu Yunhong and were invited by Pei Shan, there was no one else.
The next morning, the female members of the Wang family came first, followed by Mrs. Jiang from the Dingguo Palace, bringing her daughter Jiang Qing, the cousin of the eldest princess.
Later, there were the wives of the third wife of the Xu family, including Xu Jing's wife Hu, and her unmarried little daughter.
Under the introduction of the eldest princess, Wang Xiuben got to know them all.
While everyone was chatting and laughing, Aunt Lu came to report that the female concubine from Master Mei's residence had arrived.
The eldest princess then said to Wang Xiu: "You have to greet Mrs. Li personally. But she is a refreshing person. You will know when you get in touch with her in the future."
With that said, he took Wang Xiu's hand and went out, asking other women to drink tea first.
All the female members of the Wang family knew that the eldest princess was in charge today, so they all sat quietly.
After the eldest princess took Wang Xiu out, Miss Xu Liu, the Hu family's daughter, said: "Mom, the relationship between the eldest princess and Mrs. Wang is really good."
Hu explained: "The Wang family is close to the East Palace, and the relationship with the eldest princess is also very good."
Of course, this is a high-sounding statement. In fact, Wang Xiu came to the rescue when the eldest princess had difficulty giving birth, and this was the fate that arose.
Mrs. Jiang on the side said: "This is because Mrs. Wang is a kind-hearted person. She also saved my Hua'er's life in Huguo Temple. The old lady in the mansion is still talking about it today, saying that she wants to come over. But she is old.
Now that I’m older, I have many taboos, and I want to make it troublesome to come over, otherwise I’ll have to come no matter what today.”
On the side, Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Feng, and Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Zhou, were all suspicious.
Originally, they came to this dinner today for the sake of the eldest princess. They thought they were here to support Wang Xiu, but who knew that Mrs. Mei's family member, Mrs. Li, was also here, and even the elders of Duke Dingguo's mansion were here.
Does Taijun even want to come?
Is it possible that besides being the daughter of the Wang family, Wang Xiu also has some real medical skills?
Even if it's a real deal, with the prestige of the Xu family, they don't need to fawn over, they just get along easily.
When Mrs. Li came in, she was indeed a eloquent person. She sang harmoniously with the eldest princess and made all the female family members very happy.
They had lunch and listened to a play. During the play, they each had their own private room and did not interfere with each other.
Also when tea was being served, many female relatives discovered that the servants serving the tea were actually from the eldest princess's house.
When we got to the banquet, there were royal wines from the palace, and other new dishes that we had never seen before. Not only were they delicious, they were also said to be new from the palace.
Moreover, everyone chatted and laughed, and gradually became familiar with each other. There were no low-ranking people or unfamiliar faces coming out to chat. It was just these few people. Knowing that the Lu family did not invite everyone, it was really harmonious.
The other unmarried ladies were accompanied by two young ladies from the Lu family when they visited the garden. They got many novel things and all of them were very happy.
When the female family members were about to leave the banquet, they realized that the male guests were still waiting behind them. Whether they wanted food or drinks, or to watch a play, they followed them first.
Mrs. Li smiled and said: "Such a happy thing should happen every month from now on."
The eldest princess said angrily: "You have a good idea. Not to mention that Axiu is about to give birth and cannot bear the trouble. Even if I run back and forth with the maid and the cook, I am still afraid that people will say that I went to the Lu Mansion to raid the house.
Already."
Mrs. Li joked: "Don't tell me, you really look like you are here to raid the house. I can see that there is nothing you don't know about inside and outside the Lu family. You are so kind to Mrs. Wang, and you are so kind."
As long as A Xiu is, A Xiu is short."
"If it wasn't because of your age, I would like to ask, A Xiu is the one you fostered in the Wang family?"
Wang Xiu smiled and said: "That's exactly what I think. I don't mind having an extra mother-in-law."
The eldest princess spat: "Bah, she gave birth to a daughter and gave it to me to raise. I want to be a mother-in-law and not a "mother"."
Everyone laughed, and they were still full of emotions when they left the Lu family.
In the evening, the female relatives who returned home heard that the Lu family's Floating Dream Garden was lively, with opera singers and firecrackers setting off. The family members asked them if they had seen it during the day.
These women thought that the Lu family entertained them with all their heart during the day, including melons, fruits, snacks, drinks and meals. There was nothing wrong with them. After inviting them to listen to the play, they sent the male guests who had just greeted them out to make noise. They really supported them and did not call them.
Just like banquets at other houses, there are men and women. Although men and women are seated separately, there are times when it is not thoughtful, so everyone says that the Lu family is very good and treats guests wholeheartedly.
Therefore, those who did not go, who had bad intentions at first and wanted to see the Lu family make a fool of themselves, became curious and thought that if they had another chance next time, they would definitely go and see it.