Xiao Lingyue found it funny: "What is Concubine Shu doing? In the name of her birthday, she gathered all the unmarried young ladies from various families together. Is it possible that she wanted to draw red lines for others?"
Chu Yuanqi said with difficulty: "I can't figure it out. I originally wanted to refuse, but she is a royal concubine in the palace after all. The invitations have been sent, so it's hard to lose face... As for Concubine Shu,
For the purpose, I heard two rumors."
"Tell me about it?" Xiao Lingyue was a little curious.
Chu Yuanqi said: "There is a rumor that because the two sons and one daughter of Concubine Shu, His Highness Prince Xiang and the Thirteenth Princess are not married yet, especially His Highness Prince Xiang, he is still unwilling to get married even though he is not young.
, Concubine Shu is worried about the marriage of her children, so she thought of gathering the young ladies from various families in the capital together in the name of her birthday to choose her daughter-in-law and future son-in-law."
Xiao Lingyue took a breath: "This...sounds a bit scary."
Chu Yuanqi's face was full of lovelessness: "His Royal Highness King Xiang will not say it. There are still many ladies in the capital who are attracted to him, but the thirteenth princess..."
He hesitated to speak, with an expression on his face as if he had a toothache.
Xiao Lingyue thought of the flamboyant style of the Thirteenth Princess, and her various deeds of pursuing the Eighth Princess' fiancé, intent on poaching her sister, and rushing to be a mistress.
For a while.
She looked at Chu Yuanqi with a little sympathy: "So, you are also among the candidates for Concubine Shu's son-in-law?"
Chu Yuanqi looked at her resentfully: "Can you stop saying it so bluntly?"
"Pfft." Xiao Lingyue couldn't help laughing, raised her hands and apologized, "Sorry, I'll say it more tactfully next time."
Chu Yuanqi looked at her with even more resentment.
Xiao Lingyue held back her laughter and couldn't help but look at him sideways.
The Zhenbei Hou Mansion had a high status in the Northern Qin Dynasty, and Chu Yuanqi was the only eldest son of the Chu family.
In terms of status, he is superior to Wen Shaoqing, whom the Thirteenth Princess longs for.
In terms of appearance, although he is not as handsome as Wen Shaoqing, Chu Yuanqi himself is not bad in appearance, with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and he is vigorous. He and Wen Shaoqing are exactly the opposite types of civil and military figures.
In terms of family style, the Zhenbei Hou Mansion has a pure and upright family style, which is no less impressive than that of the Wen family.
On character...
Xiao Lingyue doesn't know much about Wen Shaoqing's character, but Chu Yuanqi's own character is definitely not bad. Although he has a bit of a young master's temper, he is also the type that is easy to get along with.
"Hiss..." Xiao Lingyue took a breath.
Chu Yuanqi felt a little uncomfortable as she looked him up and down, and his ears turned slightly red: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Xiao Lingyue said quietly: "Little Marquis, I feel that you are in danger."
Chu Yuanqi: "...?"
"Judging from your status, appearance, family background, and personality, you are considered to be the best among the young men in the capital. It is easy to attract people." Xiao Lingyue told the truth.
Chu Yuanqi's heart was pounding, and heat suddenly spread to his cheeks.
His eyes flickered a few times, and a bright smile couldn't help appearing at the corner of his mouth, like a big dog that couldn't help but wag its tail after being praised, he was happy and shy: "Really? Why did you suddenly..."
Are you praising him so much?
Xiao Lingyue did not pay attention to his emotions and continued: "So, if Concubine Shu has good eyesight, she is very likely to choose you as her son-in-law."
Chu Yuanqi: "..."
In an instant, it was like a bucket of cold water was poured on my head.