Half in the river wind, half in the clouds

Chapter 201: Xue Wang's Family Banquet

On the sixth day of August, Li Longye came to propose marriage.

The general will soar and fly, the duck and the wild goose.

Prince Xue went to the grassland specifically and hunted two wild geese.

When Old Mrs. Jiang saw this, she actually shed a few tears.

On August 16, Princess Xue hosted a banquet for Jiang Feng at Qujiang Lake.

Jiang Feng fiddled with the post that Li Longye brought, hesitating.

Although in fact, Li Longye had separated her from the women in the palace, if she didn't want to, she could never see them again in her life.

But in terms of human relationships, it would not be appropriate for her to reject Princess Xue several times.

Li Longye said with a smile that he was just a messenger and it was up to her whether to go or not.

Jiang Feng threw the post into his hand and said, "Then tell her I'm not going."

Li Longye smiled unchanged and said, "As you wish."

Jiang Feng lost his temper and finally went to the banquet.

For the first time, Jiang Feng finally met Li Longye's one principal, three deputy principals, four princesses, and several concubines all at once.

Each of them has their own merits, which is the so-called blessing of having two wives.

Li Longye saw that the corner of Jiang Feng's mouth twitched noticeably. He felt nervous for no reason and regretted letting her come.

The banquet was held on a two-decker pleasure boat, and as the head of the family, Li Longye naturally sat at the seat of honor.

Perhaps considering Jiang Feng's feelings, Princess Xue did not sit with Li Longye, but sat in the first seat on the left. Jiang Feng was arranged to sit in the first seat on the right, and the other concubines sat in two rows according to their ranks.

There is an open space in the middle, where singing and dancing performances, and musical instruments are arranged.

The person sitting where Jiang Feng was attacking was Concubine Yang, the second daughter of Yang Cheng, a doctor in the Ministry of War and the Earl of Changning.

The woman was also very beautiful. She said to Jiang Feng, "I saw you in Qujiang in August last year."

At that time, she had just arrived in Chang'an and was touring Qujiang with her brother, sister-in-law and Shen Guxing. They met the cruise ship of Princess Taiping and Princess Anle and were asked to board.

At that time, she met Princess Taiping for the first time.

He almost angered Princess Anle and was thrown into the lake to feed the fish.

Jiang Feng had no impression of this concubine, so he could only apologize and said, "I was nervous at the time, and was busy dealing with Anle and Cheng'an, so I didn't see the concubine. Please forgive me."

Concubine Yang covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "That's nothing. I was sitting behind the princess at the time, so I wasn't noticeable at all."

The implication is that Jiang Feng is too eye-catching.

Seeing Jiang Feng misunderstood, she quickly explained: "What I mean is that you were calm and peaceful at that time, like the bright moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival, but you always make people unable to take their eyes away."

Jiang Feng hurriedly said: "How can I dare to be a concubine if she says so."

Concubine Yang looked at Li Longye who was sitting on the throne. Although he looked ordinary, his eyes were always on Jiang Feng!

Concubine Yang said: "Later, when I found out that the one who made the prince unhappy and thought about him day and night was actually the girl, I was not surprised."

Jiang Feng said: "I'm sorry to make you laugh, Concubine."

Concubine Yang smiled and said, "They all want to know what kind of person you are in private. But they dare not be presumptuous in front of the prince, and they dare not even mention it in front of the princess, so they all come to ask me."

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "What did the concubine say?"

When Li Longye saw Jiang Feng smile, his tense nerves finally relaxed for a moment and he gave Concubine Yang an approving look.

Concubine Yang: "I told them, why rush! The prince's true love will always move people! When he enters the mansion one day, you will see for yourself."

Jiang Feng had no idea how much benefit Li Longye had given her, and how hard she had worked to help him with marketing. She had no choice but to cooperate with him and blushed.

Concubine Yang stopped smiling and said sadly, "Although things went as I said, the prince kept you in his golden house and settled you in Luoyang. I'm afraid that in addition to regret, they will also have another layer of doubts. Why did you make such a choice? I wonder if the young lady can explain this to me?"

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "Is this hard to guess? I am cold by nature and treat people with aloofness. The prince thought I was not tolerant, so he sent me away."

Concubine Yang felt like she had choked on a whole egg and could only force a smile, "Miss, you are joking."

Jiang Feng looked at her and said seriously, "When someone asks, isn't it good for a concubine to answer like this?"

Then swallow a big egg.

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While the dancing and drinking were in full swing, Li Longye met the princess and concubines in the palace one by one. Princess Xue was dignified throughout, but her smile was forced, which could be seen at a glance.

Then, Li Longye took Jiang Feng's hand and said, "Today, Ah Feng has met you all, and we are now considered a family..."

Jiang Feng listened to the whole family and pinched his palm hard.

He endured the pain, twitched the corner of his mouth, and continued calmly: "But she is casual and easy-going, so I wanted to place her in Luoyang. The princess's Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner is very appropriate, and you two can be considered to have known each other. But from now on, Chang'an is a hundred miles away from Luoyang, so it is not appropriate to meet again."

Li Longye's words were equivalent to a euphemism for repeating the imperial edict.

The intention is self-evident.

The women knelt down and saluted in unison, saying, "Yes."

The next part was the free performance session. The dancers performed enchantingly, but Jiang Feng had no time to appreciate them because Li Longye's concubines took turns to toast her and she was very busy.

Whenever he had free time, he would walk up to Princess Xue and respectfully offer her a glass of wine.

Just at that time, autumn rain started to fall outside, with heavy rain, very similar to the scene of the previous year.

Princess Xue seemed touched, and casually recited the poem that almost brought trouble to Jiang Feng: "The moon waxes and wanes, and people have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions. This has always been difficult to achieve. I have only now begun to understand the deep meaning of the poem."

Life is always full of ups and downs.

Imperfections are the norm in life.

Princess Xue added: "I think you are bound to get the position of princess."

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "When we were at Princess Taiping's villa, I once said that Your Majesty's kingdom was as strong as iron, but you just didn't believe me."

Princess Xue also laughed: "To this day, I still don't believe it. It's just that the situation is stronger than people. The prince is devoted to you, and I have no choice."

Jiang Feng was helpless.

Princess Xue said: "I consider myself magnanimous, but to you... Your choice may be right. If you stay in front of me every day, we will definitely end up fighting to the death."

Jiang Feng said: "When the princess said this, I actually admire you."

Princess Xue thought she was being sarcastic and said, "I only pray that the prince will not be reluctant to let you go and take you back in a few years and keep you by his side. Otherwise, since you have the imperial edict personally bestowed by our father, which is equivalent to the official consort, I will get rid of you even if it costs me my life."

Jiang Feng reassured Princess Xue and said with a smile, "Princess, don't worry about this. He can only take back my body."

Princess Xue was stunned.

She will never understand Jiang Feng.

She received two imperial edicts, had the same status as a princess, but still insisted on living in Luoyang and would never enter the palace!

Before getting married, please sign the divorce letter first!

She will never understand.

Therefore, she will never be the one who is good in people's hearts.

When the family dinner ended, it was still raining.

Li Longye went to see Jiang Feng off in person.

Jiang Feng sat in the carriage, looking at the continuous autumn rain, and said worriedly: "It will rain, and the road will be difficult to walk on."

Li Longye put his arm around her shoulders and said, "I can't bear to see you go."

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "What's there to be reluctant about? Just consider it as adapting to married life in advance."

Li Longye rested his chin on her head and said in a low voice, "It's different."

Jiang Feng still smiled: "Of course they are different. One is that you go and I wait. The other is that I go and you wait."

That's indeed the case.

Li Longye hugged her again and said, "I wanted to go with you, but you also know that the situation in the court changes every day."

Jiang Feng said, "I understand. Liangzhou is not like Luoyang. It takes two months to go back and forth."

There was silence.

Li Longye said, "Li Zan and Feng Changqing will go with you, and bring ten guards with better skills. I will also transfer Ashu from the palace to accompany you."

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "My guards are no less capable than the prince's."

Li Longye turned her head and looked into her eyes. He said, "This king... This king has found Guan Shanyun. Li Zan and Feng Changqing are too young and have no roots in Liangzhou. Your brother Guan is the local boss of Liangzhou. Although I am worried about him, I am more worried that you will lose your life."

Jiang Feng was quite surprised and said, "You are quite generous."

Li Longye said with a serious expression: "So, keep your heart for me, don't let him lead you away!"

Jiang Feng couldn't hold it in anymore and laughed sideways. Li Longye turned around again and said seriously, "Promise me!"