The Prince's Mansion is located on a large area, with rockery trees, tinkling springs, and green bamboo groves along the way. It is different from the luxury of other wealthy and aristocratic mansions. Instead, it is elegant, low-key, and unobtrusive.
Finally, An Yi took Ling Xuewei and Yu Wenxuan to a quiet courtyard and stopped, "You two, this is His Highness's study, please come."
"Thank you."
Walking into the courtyard, Ling Xuewei looked around and found that except for a few gardeners, there were almost no people in the courtyard.
"His courtyard is very quiet, it doesn't look like the residence of a prince at all." Yuwen Xuan said.
Passing through the courtyard, the view gradually broadens.
The first thing that came into view was a wide flat land. It was almost as big as half a football field. It looked like a training ground.
There was a faint sound of fighting in the distance. Ling Xuewei took a closer look and found that today's birthday boy, Huangfu Chen, did not have any rich clothes or ornaments. Instead, he was wearing plain clothes and fighting with several guards.
He was tall and stood out among the guards. At this moment, Huangfu Chen was a little less dignified than usual, and his face was a little more cheerful and wanton.
The figure is like a vigorous swimming dragon, shuttling between the guards. His steps are steady and his moves are well-organized. Looking from a distance, he looks like a painting.
"I can do it to this level, Xuewei, what's so good about him? One day I will teach you a set of swordsmanship. That would be called elegant and handsome!"
Yu Wenxuan on the side couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks. Although he didn't want to admit it in his heart, he had to say that Huangfu Chen still looked good.
Ling Xuewei couldn't help but laugh after hearing his words. But Huangfu Chen over there had stopped and walked towards this side.
"You are here?"
A burst of hot air came to me, with a faint fragrance of bamboo.
Huangfuchen's plump forehead was wet with sweat, which made his jade-like face even more beautiful. His pair of black eyes were shining with a deep light. Because of the fight just now, his pale pink lips were redder and more charming.
Transparent beads of sweat ran down his strong chin. Huangfuchen frowned and raised his hand to wipe it lightly.
"There are so many distinguished guests here today, so you have time to spare." Ling Xuewei said, taking out a handkerchief and handing it to him, "Here, wipe it off."
Huangfu Chen was startled, then smiled and took the handkerchief, "Thank you."
A dazzling smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, making Ling Xuewei puzzled.
Yu Wenxuan on the side curled his lips and coughed deliberately, "Ahem, um, I'm still here! Please pay attention, okay?"
Ling Xuewei was amused, "It's hard not to notice a living person like you standing there, right?"
Yu Wenxuan couldn't help but curse in his heart. That's not necessarily true. The man in front of you has never taken his eyes away from you since he walked over! Only a slow woman like you can't see it!
"You two go to the study and wait first. I'll go change and come back later." Huangfu Chen said.
"Okay, let's go there first." After Yu Wenxuan finished speaking, he directly pulled Ling Xuewei aside and left.
Huangfu Chen smiled, then gave some instructions to his servants and went to change clothes.
In the study room.
Yu Wenxuan looked at the surrounding furnishings and couldn't help but complain, "It's nothing strange. I thought there would be something different."
Ling Xuewei took a sip of tea and said, "What can be different about the study?"
Suddenly, Yu Wenxuan came up to her and stared at her with his eyes.
"What are you doing?" Ling Xuewei looked at Yu Wenxuan warily.
Yu Wenxuan looked her up and down for a while, then frowned in confusion, "I'm usually quite smart, but why am I so slow sometimes?"
Ling Xuewei frowned, "What did you say?"
Yu Wenxuan curled his lips and sat back down, "Forget it, I hope you get the hang of it and pigs can climb trees."
Ling Xuewei's forehead twitched.
How much Yu Wenxuan disliked her, what did that look mean?
The two didn't wait long before Huangfuchen changed his clothes and came out.
Wearing a dark golden robe, a golden dragon soars on the clouds on the chest, showing his nobility. The dark silver embroidery on the collar echoes the dragon patterns on the corners and cuffs of the robe. It makes Huangfu Chen tall and majestic, with extraordinary momentum.
Ling Xuewei couldn't help but whistle and chuckled, "Not bad, this outfit is quite handsome."
Huangfu Chen paused, as if he didn't expect her to say that. A trace of embarrassment flashed across his face for a moment, but he quickly covered it up.
He coughed slightly, walked up and sat down, "The guests haven't all arrived yet, and I have to socialize even if I go there. I know you don't like it, so I'll wait here for a while and go back when the time is almost up."
Ling Xuewei nodded in agreement, "Well, that's right. There are so many people. It's really a big task to deal with them all. I'd better stay with you for a while."
In the past few days, the number of people visiting her at the inn has been increasing. So for your own good, it’s better not to join in the fun.
She is not good at dealing with this kind of thing.
"By the way, is Brother Mo okay?" Huangfu Chen suddenly asked.
Ling Xuewei paused, then said, "He's going to do some errands these two days, and he's not in Yunshui City."
"In this case, I still thought I would have a chance to talk to him. It seems that there is no chance today."
Ling Xuewei smiled and said nothing, but Yu Wenxuan on the side frowned slightly, and a dark light flashed in his eyes.
"By the way, I heard that Elder Zhong Li is very optimistic about Brother Yuwen and appoints you to be his disciple? Congratulations." Huangfu Chen looked at Yuwen Xuan aside.
Huangfuchen was surprised and looked at Ling Xuewei. Ling Xuewei showed him a helpless expression.
Huangfu Chen didn't expect that he would actually refuse the invitation from a large sect. It seemed that what he said that day was more than just words.
In an instant, I felt a little more admiration for the man in front of me.
"I heard that the king has not been in good health in recent days. Is there any serious problem?" Ling Xuewei changed the subject.
Huangfu Chen chuckled, "It's just a rumor, it's nothing serious."
Ling Xuewei's eyes flashed slightly, "If there is a place I can get, just ask."
Huangfuchen looked at the serious-looking woman in front of him, felt warm in his heart, and said with a smile, "Thank you."
…
The three of them were waiting and chatting in the room, which was not boring at all.
Less than half an hour later, An Yi walked in and said, "Your Highness, it's almost time and all the guests have arrived."
"Then let's go."
The three of them walked towards the banquet hall together.
The banquet hall was already overcrowded at this moment, and all the famous people in Yunshui City were present. In addition to people from the four major families, the three major guilds, and even many famous mercenary groups.
Of course, people from the three major sects are indispensable.
Today is quite a grand event.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived——!"
After an announcement, Huangfu Chen and the others walked into the hall.
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
Except for a few elders from the three major sects, everyone else bowed and saluted.
"You don't have to be polite, please get up."
Huangfuchen walked to the upper seat, while Ling Xuewei and Yu Wenxuan followed An Yi to a position in front of the right side.
"This is specially arranged for you two by His Highness, please."
As soon as An An settled them, he left.
Ling Xuewei sat down with everyone, and when she raised her eyes, she saw several elders from the three major sects opposite.
Zhong Li smiled and nodded gently at her, and Ling Xuewei politely returned the greeting.
Suddenly a dazzling gaze shot at her. Ling Xuewei turned her eyes and saw Bai Zhi behind Kong Mao.
It turns out that the princess has also arrived.
Bai Zhi stared at her coldly, Ling Xuewei just glanced at her and slowly looked away.
Huangfuchen above was making his opening remarks, while Ling Xuewei secretly looked at the people below.
Today, it can be said that all the royal nobles in the city are present.
Soon, Ling Xuewei found several familiar figures.
Li Quan was sitting two seats away from her. The people in the middle looked like they were elders of the four major families, and they all looked impressive.
Li Quan seemed to have sensed Ling Xuewei's gaze and turned to look.
When Li Quan saw it was Ling Xuewei, he immediately smiled and nodded to her.
Besides Li Quan, she actually saw Situ Haocang.
Several people around him were also the standout contestants in this sect selection. Ling Xuewei took a quick look and found that almost all the outstanding ones were there.
There are also people from the Xiao family.
However, she did not see Xiao Ning.
On the contrary, Xiao Zhe and several elders were present at the banquet. When they saw Ling Xuewei, they naturally had bad expressions.
Ling Xuewei only glanced at it briefly and then looked away.
He took a sip of tea and lowered his eyes slightly.
"Don't you think there are too many people at this banquet?" Yu Wenxuan said lazily beside him.
Ling Xuewei slightly raised her lips, "It seems like there will be a good show today."
…
Soon, singing, dancing and music were everywhere.
On the square platform in the middle, which is as tall as one person, a dancer in a pink dress is dancing gracefully, and the music is melodious and melodious, making people mesmerized.
Many people began to come forward to toast Huangfu Chen on the high platform.
After three drinks, the atmosphere became more and more lively.
Huangfu Chen on the stage seemed to be a little tipsy, and An Yi and An Jiu blocked the subsequent drinks.
At this time, someone from the audience suddenly came forward and said, "Your Highness, today is your birthday. These songs and dances are a bit monotonous. How about we choose another game to add to the fun?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately attracted applause from all around.
After three rounds of drinking, now is a good time to have some fun.
Huangfu Chen said calmly, "Oh? What's your idea, Aiqing?"
The man said, "Why don't you come and do the drinking order? Beat the drum and pass the flowers, and the order flowers are divided into two types. One is the order flower, and the other is the order flower. After the drum sounds, the two flowers are passed around at the same time, and you get the order flower.
If you want, you can ask the person who got the Flower of Obedience to do something. Of course, this thing cannot violate national laws and etiquette, nor can it be too harsh. Your Highness, what do you think?"
"That's a good idea!"
"Quite interesting..."
…
This idea has attracted many people's approval.
Ling Xuewei had a smile on her lips. She did not agree or object, she just waited and watched.
It looks like the show is about to begin!
"Your Highness, I think this is a good idea, why don't you give it a try?" At this time, Xiao Zhe, the elder of the Xiao family, suddenly spoke. With his approval, all the Xiao family members present nodded in agreement.