C174 Imperial Concubine Liu's Banquet
C174 Imperial Concubine Liu's Banquet
The person sitting at the head was Liu Ruyan, a single table. There were four people sitting at the left table. They were Youran, Murong Jing, and the two other young women who were also wearing palace dresses but were very pink in color. It was likely that they were of the same rank as princesses.
As for the rest of the people, they sat on the lower seats. They were arranged according to the official positions of their family members in the court. Because Lin Miaoting came from a poor family, although she had the Emperor's imperial title, she did not have any rank, so she was arranged to sit at the very end of the table.
This time Noble Consort Liu gave out a total of 64 invitations and a total of 10 tables and chairs were placed in the garden. Because of Murong Jing's identity, she sat at the table with four people at the head of the table, which also meant that Lin Miaoting's table was not occupied by 8 people.
Because Lin Miaoting's identity was the lowest, she was arranged to sit alone on one side. This made Lin Miaoting feel very spacious and comfortable on both sides.
The arrangement of the banquet dishes was very meticulous. From the beginning to the end, the appetizer dishes were arranged in a total of 32 dishes. It could be said that although the entire banquet was not as grand and luxurious as Emperor Xuanyuan's birthday banquet, it could be said that it was flying in the sky. It was swimming in the water and running on the ground. It could be said that it was extremely exquisite. As for the taste, it was just so-so. Who didn't have the delicacy of Jufu Restaurant that had been added with seasoning? However, it was also very unique.
It was just that Lin Miaoting felt very uncomfortable after eating this meal. The first reason was because she wore a veil to eat. It was not convenient to eat. Secondly, she felt that the other six people who were eating with her at the same table seemed to have some hostility towards him.
Forget it, isn't it just a meal left and right? Eat to your heart's content, and the rest will be supplementary. This way, the meal can be considered to be a perfect and comfortable meal.
However, after the meal was dismissed, Lin Miaoting was not happy. It could even be said that she was very worried.
How did she forget? The maids they brought with them all went to the side after they finished eating. In other words, all the maidservants around them had been replaced by the maidservants in Noble Consort Liu's courtyard.
Lin Miaoting felt a little uncomfortable having a stranger by her side, but seeing that the other girls did not feel anything and continued to talk and laugh, she was probably already used to this kind of occasion.
Awesome! Lin Miaoting could not help but give these people a thumbs up in her heart. Their adaptability was really strong.
The maid by Lin Miaoting's side was called Wan Er. She was a very small and cute little girl. From the looks of it, she looked similar to her current age. However, her thin body was clearly malnourished for a long period of time. Her words and actions were a little awkward. It seemed that this was the first time she had attended such a banquet.
"Well, Wan-Er, let's go to that pavilion over there and rest for a while."
Lin Miaoting pointed at the pavilion that was resting before dinner and said softly to the maid.
"Yes, Miss."
Wan-Er's voice was slightly trembling. Lin Miaoting just thought it was the first time she was not used to it and did not say anything. As soon as she finished speaking, the two of them walked towards the pavilion.
However, before they reached the pavilion, the sound of two women conversing could be heard from not far away.
"Sigh, I just heard from the maid that Third Prince invited the famous rich kids in Haojing City to dinner in the front yard."
"Is that true? Don't joke around."
"It's true. I really heard the Third Prince's voice just now. I also heard other men's voices from the wall."
"It's impossible. Could he be a servant of the residence?"
Just as the two of them were discussing, a weak voice interrupted them. "I heard from my brother that he is going to attend some Third Prince's banquet in the afternoon."
Although the voice of this woman was very weak, the facts she told were like a stimulant that stimulated the two women who had just been discussing.
"That guarantee is correct. Should we go over?"
"But, I wonder if War Lord has come." The woman lowered her head shyly. Her little daughter's feelings were exposed without a doubt.
"Let's see what you think." The woman beside her teased, causing the shy woman to lower her head even more.
Lin Miaoting, who was standing at the side, could not help but frown as she thought to herself. "There are so many peach blossoms!"
"What's wrong, Miss?" Wan-Er thought Lin Miaoting had something to tell her and quickly asked.
"Nothing." Lin Miaoting replied.
She pretended to be looking at the scenery and looked left and right. "Let's go to the pavilion."
Third Prince and Xuanyuan Lieh invited the guests at this time. Coincidentally, they chose the front yard of Noble Consort Liu Courtyard to invite the guests.
Lin Miaoting always felt that this matter was not that simple. She turned her head to look at Wan Er who was following beside her with her head lowered. She was a bit vigilant in her heart. This Noble Consort Liu easily and without any effort and very naturally transferred away the maid by your side. Coincidentally, there was another person who said this news. It was hard to guarantee that it would not be related.
However, Lin Miaoting hoped that she was only poisoned by the modern Gong Dou novels and TV dramas. However, she was also very curious about how to frame someone. After all, most TV dramas and novels were used to drug people. Now that they had finished eating, how could they drug people?
Somehow, she felt a little more excited.
Ignoring everything else, Lin Miaoting walked into the pavilion and walked to the seat she had sat on before. Following her original sitting position, she leaned against the pillar and closed her eyes to rest. Unlike before, Wan Er, who had let her follow by her side, stood at the entrance of the pergola and asked him to help guard it. It was not that she stood by her side like Xia Yu.
At the same time, Lin Miaoting's heart also became a little more vigilant. Although her eyes were closed, she was still paying attention to the surroundings. That was good. It allowed her to immediately react when she was in danger.
"Help! Help! Someone quickly came! Someone has fallen into the water! "
Lin Miaoting had just closed her eyes for a moment when she heard someone calling for help in the distance. Lin Miaoting could not help but smile bitterly in her heart. Was there a need to be so melodramatic?!
It was really f * cking either the banquet or the people who pushed people into the water. Should they cooperate?!
This was going to happen again. Heroes would be beautiful, and then beauties would wet their bodies and seduce them. They would ruin their reputation and have no choice but to marry? Lin Miaoting even felt that if she wore modern clothes, she would be able to publish books. Did she need to have such a clear plan? Did she have to be so direct?
Was she very outstanding?
However, with the motto of her life, 'It's none of your business', she decided to continue resting with her eyes closed.
"Princess Nanchu fell into the water. Someone come quickly! Princess Nanchu fell into the water!"
Hearing the second cry for help, Lin Miaoting's eyes suddenly opened. I'm going ~ No way, this banquet is actually headed towards Murong Jing. Should she go over and help? She was really at a loss right now. No matter what, she and Murong Jing can be considered to know each other. Furthermore, when she entered the courtyard just now, it could also be considered as a form of goodwill towards her.
Moreover, she could see that Xuanyuan Yu and Xuanyuan Qi should be on the same side.
Just for Xuanyuan Yu's sake, Lin Miaoting finally called her maid Wan Er to look for him.