After everyone received the colored ribbons, the silk giving ceremony officially began.
On the stage, the dignified and gorgeous Concubine Yao stood up from her chair, moved lightly, picked a red ribbon with gold thread from the waiter's hand and tied it on the emperor's wrist, and wished him a perfect shot.
Under the stage, every young woman held the ribbon in her hand and quickly walked towards the person in her heart. Several talented and handsome men were immediately surrounded. However, in front of the Holy Master, everyone was still restrained and did not do anything.
A very exaggerated fight scene.
Xia Houshu took three steps at a time and walked in the direction of Xia Houyi. However, other ladies got there first. A group of young and beautiful girls surrounded Xia Houyi and threw their ribbons at him.
Xia Houshu was worried that Xia Houyi would come back and cause trouble for her, so she was quite anxious. Just when she was thinking about whether to use force to push her way to the front, the crowd quickly separated a path.
Xia Houyi rejected all the women, walked straight to Xia Houshu, and then stretched out his left arm to her very naturally.
Xia Houshu understood, and quickly tied the red belt in his hand, and said coquettishly: "Second brother, there are many prey in the mountains, but I don't want too many, just shoot a deer for me."
Xia Houyi looked at the bright red ribbon on his arm with satisfaction and said with a smile: "As you wish."
The expressions on the faces of the women next to them who couldn't get what they asked for were very exciting. They looked at Xia Houshu and didn't know whether to be envious or jealous. If they were envious, none of them just wanted to be Xia Houyi's sister. But if they were jealous,
After all, they are brother and sister, and they are naturally connected by blood. Maybe if you please your sister-in-law, you can also achieve the effect of saving the country in a curve.
Xia Houshu spoke to Xia Houyi calmly and calmly despite the complicated looks of everyone, and went to see the acquaintances around him.
After Xia Houchun tied the ribbon on He Ziyan, the two looked at each other for a long time, their eyes full of silk and tenderness.
Zhong Qingkui originally walked toward Xia Houhui happily holding the ribbon, but she was a step too late. When she found Xia Houhui, he seemed to have a blue ribbon tied on his hand, and the person who tied the ribbon for her was a woman named Lu Yingxue.
Girl, there are several girls next to me who are regretting that they came too late.
Didn’t it mean that Xia Houhui didn’t know anyone since he had been away from Beijing for many years? Why are there still girls coming to rob him? Is it possible that men named Xia Hou are very popular?
Zhong Qingkui was shocked and angry, wishing she could dig a hole in the ground and get in. If she had known that Xia Houhui could attract so many girls just with his appearance and figure, why would she bother with this?
Xia Houshu looked at Xia Houhui who was surrounded by several girls and looked a little shy, and then at Zhong Qingkui who was standing there at a loss. He couldn't help but cover his mouth and said with a smile: "The third brother is no more charming than the second brother.
Brother, you are so bad. It seems like everyone in our family is a hot potato."
"Maybe." Xia Houyi didn't refute, then raised his chin, "Look over there again."
Xia Houshu followed his brother's gaze and saw not far away, Zhong Lufu abandoned Cheng Jian, who was engaged to her, and tied the green ribbon in her hand to Xu Ruoqian's hand. When the two looked at each other,
The look in his eyes was exactly the same as that of Xia Houchun and He Ziyan next door.
Xia Houshu was stunned for a moment and murmured in disbelief: "Second brother, am I right?"
"I hope I saw it wrong." Xia Houyi said thoughtfully.
"Isn't Cousin Lufu already engaged?" Xia Houshu turned to look at his brother, "When did she get involved with Cousin Ruoqian?"
Xia Houyi shrugged to express that he was unclear, and then looked at where Zhong Zan and Xu Ruoyu were. They also looked confused, even a little shocked and angry. Xia Houyi curled his lips and said: "It seems that there are people who are better than us
Even more surprised."
Xia Houshu also looked at his uncle and cousin in the distance, and hurried over to grab Zhong Qingkui, who was still in a daze, and reminded him in a low voice: "Stop looking, something happened."
"What happened?" Zhong Qingkui came to her senses instantly. Her first reaction was that Xia Houshu was in the same situation as her. While searching for Xia Houyi's figure in the crowd, she asked, "My second cousin was also snatched away.
Already?"
"Please think of me," Xia Houshu said, "This time there is a fire in your backyard!"
Xia Houshu pointed at the young man and woman not far away who were still affectionate: "Who do you think that is?"
Zhong Qingkui didn't know why. He followed her instructions and looked as if a thorn suddenly entered his eyes. He was so shocked that his eyeballs almost fell out.
"Then, isn't that my third sister?" Zhong Qingkui's expression fluctuated very wonderfully, "But that man is not the Cheng family's son. Who is he? Why does he look familiar?"
Xu Ruoqian is usually not sociable. In the circle of noble ladies, they only know him by his name and do not know him as a person. However, not long ago, Zhong Qingkui took Xia Houshu to the Rong'an Marquis Mansion, during which he met Xu Ruoqian. Naturally, he was
It looks a bit familiar.
Xia Houshu did not play riddles and said straightforwardly: "He is Xu Ruoqian, my aunt's second son, and he ranks eighth among his peers in the Rong'an Marquis Mansion."
"Then...this..." Zhong Qingkui was so surprised that she began to speak incoherently, "But before going out, my mother specifically told the third sister that she must personally give silk to the fifth son of the Cheng family. She promised well, how could she do this?
?”
When she talked about it later, her tone was not only surprised, but also angry. She was angry with Zhong Lufu for not following the rules, and also angry with her for not keeping her word.
Xia Houshu immediately grasped the key point and asked: "In other words, the fifth son of the Cheng family is indeed here today?"
"Of course!" Zhong Qingkui gritted his teeth and said, "If it weren't for the fact that the fifth son of the Cheng family was coming, my father and mother would not have allowed us to come!"
"Have you met the fifth young master of the Cheng family?" Xia Houshu continued to ask, "I mean, do you know him?"
"I've seen them!" Zhong Qingkui said and looked for Cheng Jian in the crowd. Sure enough, Cheng Jian also saw Zhong Lufu and Xu Ruoqian. His whole face seemed to be cast in a shadow.
"It's over, it's over!" Zhong Lufu secretly shouted, "The fifth son of the Cheng family is so angry, the marriage between the third sister and him will definitely be ruined. General Cheng is a loyal and upright man, and he can't get rid of the sand in his eyes. If he finds out,
If you say something outside, let alone the third sister, our other sisters will stop being good people!"
In this era of strict requirements for women, everyone believes that women should behave in a safe and obedient manner. If anything goes wrong, it will bring disaster to themselves and their sisters in the family.
Xia Houshu understood this deeply and did not want the reputation of the other sisters of the Zhong family to be damaged because of Zhong Lufu's incident. He immediately pulled Zhong Qingkui and ordered: "You will take Zhong Lufu away later, and I will go and take cousin Ruoqian away."
Spend it."
Zhong Qingkui nodded quickly.
The two of them did what they said and walked over quickly. Xia Houshu took the lead and took one of Xu Ruoqian's arms, pretending to be very close, and said curiously: "Cousin Ruoqian, I rarely see you attending such activities.
, why are you so leisurely and relaxed today?"
Zhong Qingkui naturally took one of Zhong Lufu's arms and asked cooperatively: "When did the third sister meet my cousin from the Xu family? I just saw the fifth son of the Cheng family looking for you!"
When Zhong Lufu heard this, she immediately looked in the direction of Cheng Jian. It wasn't that she didn't know where Cheng Jian was, she just didn't want to obey her parents' arrangement and marry someone she didn't love.
Seeing that Zhong Lufu showed no sign of leaving, Xia Houshu turned to Xu Ruoqian and said, "Cousin, cousin Lufu got engaged to the fifth son of the Cheng family some time ago. Do you know about this?"
Xu Ruoqian was so embarrassed that he could only nod his head and said: "I know."
"Then it's your fault." Xia Houshu continued, "Cousin Lufu is from Prince Gong's Mansion. Cousin, since you know that she is engaged to someone, you shouldn't accept her ribbon, otherwise it will cause misunderstanding.
, but what should we do?”
Xu Ruoqian looked confused.
"I think it's better to untie the ribbon quickly." Xia Houshu said, reaching out to untie the ribbon for him, and said, "Cousin, if you want a good omen, why don't I come and give you the silk ribbon?"
.”
Before Xu Ruoqian could refuse, Zhong Lufu couldn't bear it anymore. She put away her sister's hand and said angrily to Xia Houshu: "Xia Houshu, what do you mean?"
Xia Houshu also put away the fake smile on his face and said firmly: "Cousin Lufu, you are older than us. Logically speaking, it is not my place to say this, but you are already engaged, so don't get involved with other people. Especially
Don’t get involved with Ren from the Rong’an Marquis Mansion. I say this, do you understand?”
"Does this have anything to do with you?" Zhong Lufu asked.
"It really doesn't have much to do with me, but you can't say it has nothing to do with it." Xia Houshu didn't give in at all, "You should have heard about my aunt's temper without me having to tell you. I'm here to help you!"
"I don't care!" Zhong Lufu took a sip, "Stop your hypocrisy!"
Seeing that he couldn't make sense with her, Xia Houshu persuaded Xu Ruoqian instead. She said: "Cousin, you haven't forgotten your aunt's expectations for you, have you? Are you really determined to get together with cousin Lufu?"
Thinking of his mother, Xu Ruoqian obviously hesitated.
Xia Houshu immediately asked Zhong Lufu: "You see, cousin Ruoqian can't even be his own master, how can he protect you in the future? Do you really want to go into the muddy waters of Rong'an Hou Mansion?"
"That's enough for you!" Zhong Lufu couldn't bear it anymore, "Didn't Mrs. Rongan Hou just take a fancy to you and want to marry you as her daughter-in-law? Since you don't want it, why do you want to stop others?"
Xiahou Shu was a little confused when he was asked. Regarding Xiahou Mei's desire to marry her mother's niece as a second daughter-in-law, only a few people involved in the Duke of Yue's Palace and the Marquis of Rong'an Palace knew about it, and it had never been publicized to the outside world. Moreover, this matter has no end.
But Guo, no one mentioned it again. If Zhong Lufu knew about it, Xu Ruoqian could only tell her himself.
Xia Houshu was really angry this time, and immediately asked: "Cousin Ruoqian, if you are really a man, just make it clear what you mean to cousin Lufu? What are your plans for the future?"
"I..." Xu Ruoqian's eyes fell on Zhong Lufu, and his eyes became even more confused. At first, he just thought that he admired Zhong Lufu's talent and knowledge, and that she was a eloquent person. Over time, he would look at her more.
However, Zhong Lufu did not angrily reprimand him for his rudeness. Instead, she always thought about him and was knowledgeable and knowledgeable, like a flower that understands language. It was difficult for him not to be attracted to her, knowing that she
After getting engaged, he still couldn't help but continue the discussion. But Xia Houshu suddenly asked him about his future plans. He really hadn't thought about it in the long term. He just felt that he was willing to marry her, but that would have to be after he told his mother.
Xia Houshu snorted coldly and said, "Zhong Lufu, did you see it? Cousin Ruoqian hasn't thought it through at all."
Zhong Lufu was very disappointed with Xu Ruoqian, but she didn't want to show it in front of Xia Houshu, so she still maintained her dignity and said stubbornly: "So what if he doesn't have long-term plans? What does it have to do with you?"
It's really none of her business.
Xia Houshu suddenly woke up, but before he could say anything else, Zhong Lufu finally left because she was extremely angry.