Seeing Yun Que's stunned eyes staring at the invitation in his hand, Zhou Yuanliang felt baffled.
"It's the invitation from the Duke of Yu's mansion. The young Duke is getting married tomorrow. Almost all the civil and military officials have received the invitation. Our family alone has received two copies, one for my father, one for me, and Lan Yusheng and I."
The boy has been drinking a few times, let’s see how I make trouble in his bridal chamber tomorrow, haha.”
"Were the invitations received today?" Yun Que asked.
"Yes, the steward of the Duke of Yu's Mansion personally delivered it this morning. I'm busy at home making wine and food. My father has resumed his official duties." Zhou Yuanliang said with a proud smile.
Yun Que was not surprised by the strange news that Zhou's father could be promoted three levels in a row within a few days. Instead, he frowned and remained silent.
The happy events in the Duke's Mansion are full of weirdness.
Lan Yusheng disappeared, why did the Duke's Mansion still hold a wedding banquet as usual?
Unless there is a little prince in the imperial city!
Gradually, the smile returned to Yun Que's face.
"Do you want to watch a good show in Yanei?"
"I think so! My favorite is going to the theater. Marquis Yun, please tell me, which famous actor sang the song?"
"Cold, water, Hou."
When Yun Que said the three words "Han Shui Hou" one by one, Zhou Yuanliang was stunned on the spot, and the invitation in his hand slowly fell.
The next day, the Duke’s Mansion of Yu State was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations!
The entire street in front of the house was swept clean, and a bright red carpet was spread from the front door to the end of the street.
The entire mansion was filled with joy.
The maids and servants all put on bright red clothes, and the kitchen started working at midnight, preparing for today's wedding banquet.
For the happy event of the Duke of Yu, the pomp and ceremony must not be too small.
There was a lot of traffic outside the house, and there was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate him, and the threshold was almost trampled down.
Among them are hundreds of civil and military officials, princes and nobles from all walks of life, especially those from the military, who can be seen everywhere in the mansion.
The Duke of Yu's name is Lan Yu. He was born as a military general. He has been fighting in the military camp since he was a child. He has made great achievements in battle and is called the leader of the military generals. He has absolute authority among the military generals.
Even though he no longer leads troops, his prestige is still there.
Not to mention other places, in the Imperial City of Yan State, as long as Lan Yu raises his arms and calls out, at least half of the soldiers in the city will be at his service at any time.
Lan Yu's face was red today and she was in a good mood. She laughed loudly from time to time and chatted and laughed with guests and friends.
He is just a legitimate grandson. He got married today and will be able to have a great-grandson in his arms soon. The Lan family will flourish, and the grandfather will naturally be happy.
Lan Yu welcomed the guests and urged the kitchen to prepare for the banquet. The team to receive the bride would arrive soon.
Outside the gate of the Duke's Mansion, there were piles of red firecrackers, and a group of children were jumping around, waiting for the bride to arrive to enjoy the excitement.
After a few polite words with several civil servants, Lan Yu turned her head and saw a young man in white coming gracefully, with red lips and white teeth, delicate eyebrows and an extraordinary bearing.
With just one glance, Lan Yu recognized the person, grinned widely, and laughed.
"Boy Yun! Haha, I knew you could come. Let Grandpa Lan take a look! I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've grown so tall! Well, you have a bit of your father's look back then. Not bad, he will definitely be promising in the future!"
Lan Yu held Yun Que's hand and didn't let go, looking up and down, her eyes full of joy and joy.
"Grandpa Lan, I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts." Yun Que said with a smile. He could see Duke Yu's true feelings.
Meeting Lan Yu is the same as meeting your own grandfather.
"What gift do you want! Your brother Yu Sheng is getting married, and your coming is the best gift!" Lan Yu stared, pretending to be sulky, and then whispered: "I have received a lot of good things today. You can pick them before I leave."
Take a few things back to play with, remember! Pick the expensive ones!"
Yun Que smiled and nodded, saying, "Brother Yu Sheng is doing well lately."
"That brat is really playful. Even at such an old age, he still hunts all day long. Why was he bitten by a wild wolf while hunting in the suburbs yesterday? His face was stained with color." Lan Yu mentioned her grandson, shook her head and sighed.
I hate the way iron cannot become steel.
"Brother Yu Sheng was bitten by a wolf? Isn't it serious?" Yun Que asked with concern.
"The skin injury is not a problem! You should be back soon. I'm sure he will be happy to see you here." Lan Yu said with a smile. He was born in the military and doesn't care about minor injuries and illnesses at all.
While the two were talking, a eunuch shouted in a long voice at the door.
"The prince has arrived!"
A young man walked in outside the door. He was about the same age as Yun Que. He was dressed in rich clothes. He was the current crown prince Yin Hongzhuo.
The prince had feminine features and cold eyes, and was holding a tailless Persian cat in his arms.
Lan Yu asked Yun Que to find a seat and sit wherever he wanted while he went to greet the prince.
Accompanying the prince were Zhou Shibo, the chief minister of the dynasty, and a number of important officials of the court.
Yun Que also saw the heavily armored general who pretended to be blind at the gate of Tianlao, the imperial city guard Feng Yaojin.
At the wedding banquet of the Duke of Yu, almost all the prominent people in the imperial city gathered together, it was so lively.
Yun Que found a table in the corner under the corridor. Although it was a little remote, it had the best view. He could see the whole situation and see every corner and every person in the yard.
Zhou Yuanliang and Yun Que came together, so naturally they sat at the same table.
On the other side of Yun Que sat Luo Xiaoyu.
Bringing Luo Xiaoyu here, Yun Que plans to ask him to tell whether there is any poison in today's food and wine.
There must be something wrong with the groom.
Yun Que was not sure what the purpose of the mastermind behind the scheme against Duke Yu was, so he had to guard against it.
And Luo Xiaoyu is the best poison tester.
This was Luo Xiaoyu's first time to attend a banquet of this scale. The guests were both the chief minister and the prince, so she seemed very reserved.
But seeing the wedding candies on the table, Luo Xiaoyu immediately stopped being nervous and grabbed a handful and chewed them happily.
Zhou Yuanliang always had a sad face.
He touched Yun Que with his elbow and whispered:
"The prince is here. Marquis Yun, you'd better take it easy and don't make too much noise. I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death by my father on the spot."
"Don't worry, Yameni, I have a sense of discretion."
Zhou Yuanliang felt a lot relieved when he saw this, but he always had the illusion that something might happen to the Duke of Yu's mansion today.
It's not a trivial matter.
The sound of firecrackers was loud outside, and the team to pick up the bride came back.
The groom, wearing a bright red bouquet, walked in with a happy face. The bride, wearing a hijab, walked in surrounded by a group of maids and women.
Seeing the groom's official appearance, Yun Que had a smile on his face.
It is indeed Lan Yusheng.
Regardless of appearance or body shape, they are the same as Lan Yusheng.
There were only wounds on his face, and three bloody scratches on his forehead. Although he had used wound medicine, the time was too short, and blood streaks that had not yet solidified could still be seen.
Although it looked heavy, it was nothing to the group of generals present. No one cared. Such a small injury was like scratching an itch.
Yun Que noticed a detail.
Due to the appearance of new injuries, the old scars on Lan Yusheng's right eyelid can no longer be seen.
The scratches from the wolf's claws perfectly covered the scars!
The corners of Yun Que's mouth moved, and his smile became more affable.
The opponent's disguise was flawless.
But the scar was too old to be disguised in a short period of time, so the story of being scratched by a wild wolf while hunting yesterday was used to erase an obvious mark on Lan Yusheng's face.
It seems that the mastermind behind the scenes has put a lot of effort into today's plan.
After paying homage to heaven and earth, the bride is sent into the bridal chamber, and the lively banquet begins.
As people were toasting, a person walked in outside the gate.
This man was tall, dressed in black robes, and walked in steadily. Every step he took seemed to be stepping on people's hearts, and everyone's heartbeats could not help but rise and fall with his footsteps.
Someone nearby whispered the word "guoshi".
This person is none other than the current imperial advisor, Wei Mocheng.
The first time he saw Wei Mocheng, Yun Que's pupils narrowed, and a feeling of danger arose in his heart.
It's as if the person who walks through the door is not a national master, but a tiger that chooses people to eat!
When Wei Mocheng appeared, the atmosphere of the wedding banquet became subtle, and people's faces changed accordingly.