Return of the Swallow

"Of course it's not just that. It's boring for us to be idle. Today, when talented girls from various families come, they will definitely have to show off. Then we will have many beautiful songs and dances to watch. Isn't that good?" Ji Yun said with a smile. .

Xianyun smiled and said: "This is a good idea. Although poems, songs, music, music, chess, calligraphy and painting are beautiful, what is more beautiful is the human heart."

"Yes." Qin Yining smiled and nodded.

We have a banquet today, and we can observe who is willing to come and who is not, who is close to whom, and who is incompatible with whom.

Now that the court situation is before us, Pang Xiao's people are entrenched in the south. Naturally, they have to find a way to stabilize the local situation. In the future, if there is an opportunity to make her happy and help Pang Xiao to control things, why not?

"Princess, everyone outside has gone to find their own seats. I'm afraid the arbor we set up is not enough." Qiu Lu quickly stepped in and replied.

Qin Yining thought for a moment and said, "It's too late to set up a temporary pergola, so let's add some seats outside."

"But the order of seats..."

"We don't need to worry about this." Qin Yining explained, "These local wealthy gentry and official families should all be familiar with each other, and the seats will naturally be arranged. Let them sit by themselves, which is better than us arranging them." It’s much better to get up and avoid bumping into people inadvertently.”

"That's what the princess said." Qiu Lu suddenly realized and went down to make arrangements.

Qin Yining saw that the time was almost up and asked the Master to go out.

Evergreen Garden has been rebuilt and many flowers and trees have been transplanted. The originally gorgeous building is even more magnificent under the cover of the latest flowers and trees.

Qin Yining, dressed in plain clothes, walked among the flowers and trees with her maid, and soon arrived at the banquet venue.

Although many local people did not recognize Qin Yining, this did not prevent them from finding out the details of Qin Yining before coming.

When they saw the person who was wearing simple and elegant clothes, the voices of the men and women present were all silent.

Those who had met Qin Yining a few times smiled and stepped forward first.

"I've met the princess."

"Princess, long time no see."

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Qin Yining smiled and greeted these people. He just said that the hospitality was not good and asked you to do as you please.

At this time, Yao family, Ma family and Yao Chenggu came from the main entrance accompanied by the royal family members.

As soon as Yao Chenggu entered the door, he was surrounded by male guests and politely chatted with them.

Mrs. Yao supported Mrs. Ma, followed by Pan Keyu, and walked to Qin Yining amidst the greetings of the female family members.

Qin Yining smiled and saluted: "Grandma, old lady."

"Hey." Ma smiled and nodded.

Ms. Yao was wearing a rose red narrow-sleeved round-neck gown and a phoenix hat with beads on her head. She looked very luxurious. Seeing Qin Yining dressed so quietly, she couldn't help but chuckled: "Such a festive scene, You need to be careful when dressing up. Don’t let the reputation of the palace fall outside. If someone says that the palace can’t even afford a good set of clothes, wouldn’t it be an injustice?”

A few steps away, there were many guests attending the meeting. At this time, they couldn't help but prick their ears to hear the excitement.

It seems that the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the palace is not good!

Seeing that Mr. Yao was shameless to Qin Yining regardless of the occasion, Mr. Ma was unhappy.

Smiling, he took Qin Yining's hand, looked her up and down, and said, "This dress is very simple and elegant. The material is made of Su embroidery, right?"

Qin Yining smiled and said: "Yes."

The smile on Yao's face froze. She had just ridiculed someone for not caring enough about dressing up and wearing shabby clothes, but he was refuted on the spot. Yao felt like his ears were getting hot.

Ma smiled and said: "Our sister Yi has a good child, and everything she wears is good."

The people around him were still a little bit controversial at first, but at this time they all restrained themselves. The royal concubine is said to be a tough character. It seems that the relationship between the princess and the dowager is very good.

Pan Keyu's beautiful eyes were also looking at Qin Yining at this time. Her eyes were too flexible and too contemptuous for Qin Yining to ignore.

Qin Yining glanced at Pan Keyu, and when his eyes fell on the pink-blue Shu brocade material on Pan Keyu's body, he lowered his head as if he was ashamed.

Pan Keyu's heart moved, she couldn't hide her pride, and said with a smile: "The princess is still in her mourning period, so it is normal to wear something plain. Don't blame her, Madam."

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.

They had long heard that "Zhi Pan'an" messed up the Holy Emperor's errand and lost his life. The Holy Spirit was merciful by not punishing him. Logically speaking, his father had just died, and his daughter would have to hold a grand banquet. This was absolutely Unreasonable.

Chinese people attach great importance to filial piety, but it is rare to find people who can still have fun during the filial piety period.

Ma frowned and glared at Pan Keyu displeasedly.

Yao's mood improved.

Just when he was about to stab Qin Yining, Qin Yining said first: "If it weren't for the prince's business, there wouldn't be this banquet today. To be honest, I won't stay long. I only saw the key points and left. Why? A wife must be thoughtful and considerate. I think my father has a soul in heaven and he will definitely understand. As for entertaining guests, the old lady will have to worry about everything later. "

He said and bowed respectfully.

Mrs. Ma was afraid that Mrs. Yao would slander Qin Yining with her nonsense, so she quickly said: "Good boy, I have really wronged you. Hey, there is a saying about loyalty and filial piety when it comes to men's affairs. Being a man is difficult, and being a woman is even more difficult. , you have to take care of your parents’ family, and we have to take care of our whole family, it’s really hard on you.”

Many female relatives were moved when they heard this, especially the ladies who were married and in charge of the house.

This world has too strict requirements on women. The rules are set by men, and women are always the ones who feel wronged. Looking at the relationship between the princess and her mother-in-law, I think if her mother-in-law hadn't been so anxious, I'm afraid she wouldn't have had to hold a banquet to choose a concubine for her husband during the filial piety period, right?

Everyone felt more sympathetic to Qin Yining's matter.

Yao rolled his eyes and failed to stab Qin Yining in front of everyone, feeling very unhappy.

"Princess, Boss Qiu is here." Qiu Lu replied in Qin Yining's ear.

Qin Yining looked back and said, "Take someone to greet her. She is heavy, so be careful not to let anyone bump into her."

"Yes." Qiu Lu agreed, and went to greet the people with two little girls.

At this time, those ladies who wanted to marry the Pang family came forward with their daughters, nieces, etc. to talk.

When Ma looked at the people gathered in a circle, she felt that her head was as big as a bucket. There were so many warblers and swallows, all of them were as beautiful as flowers and they were dressed carefully. At a glance, she felt that every one of them was beautiful. Beautiful, isn’t this just trying to be nit-picky?

Ma suddenly felt a little uneasy. She pulled Qin Yining aside who was chatting with others and whispered: "Girl Yi, why do I feel that things are not going well? Do you think this is what happened when the Holy One enriched the harem for beauty pageants?"

Qin Yining nodded approvingly: "Grandma, you have a sharp mind and are aware of everything. I have thought of this, but don't worry, things will not develop like that."

Seeing that Qin Yining was so confident and determined not to exceed the rules, Mrs. Ma couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, "Okay, Yi girl, you are the most reliable in handling things. Just make arrangements."

Qin Yining smiled and nodded.

"Princess is well." At this time, Qiu Feishan walked to Qin Yining with the support of Qiu Lu and others.

She was wearing an ivory white chest-length skirt, with a high belly bulge. Her heroic face was now much softer, and her smile became gentle.

Qin Yining smiled and said: "Mrs. Mu, there is no need to be polite. There are many people here. Let's go and sit aside."

Qiu Feishan held her slightly sore waist with one hand and nodded with a smile.

Pan Keyu was introducing his parents to Yao at this time.

Pan's father and Pan's mother were both well-connected people in the business world. They brought Yao's relationship closer with just a few words. They also explained in an understatement that they had just arranged for someone to send generous gifts to their door, which made Yao's mouth open from ear to ear. He praised Pan Keyu repeatedly.

Pan's father and Pan's mother were happy, feeling that the alliance with Pang Xiao was about to be completed.

Pan Keyu was even more proud. She is young and beautiful, and the prince likes her in his heart. The princess is not welcomed by the old lady, but the old lady likes her very much.

In the days after entering the palace, Pan Keyu only felt full of hope.

The smile on her face became more and more confident, her back straightened, her chin raised slightly, and her whole person exuded an unprecedented brilliance.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Qin Yining talking to Qiu Feishan, and immediately poked Pan's father in the arm.

Pan's father saw Qiu Feishan and smiled mockingly. First, he cupped his hands with Yao and said, "Old madam, I'll take my leave first."

Yao had to deal with the flattery of many people, so he naturally didn't have time to pay attention to any one of them, so he just waved his hand.

Pan's father walked up to Qin Yining with his wife and daughter, and saluted respectfully: "Well done, Princess. Pan Zhensheng, this old man, this is my concubine Xu, and this is my little girl Keyu. Please pay my respects to the Princess."

Pan Keyu reluctantly followed her parents to salute Qin Yining.

Qin Yining said with a smile: "No courtesy. Shopkeeper Pan is willing to take the time to come, so he must have a good time. It just so happens that the owner of your Sitong account is also here." As he spoke, he turned slightly to indicate that Qiu Feishan was there. Around yourself.

Originally, when the Qiu family was still a complete family, Sitong was just one of the many industries owned by the Qiu family, and Qiu Feishan was naturally just the boss of Sitong. But now the Qiu family is split, and the Sitong number belongs to Qiu Feishan, so Qiu Feishan is naturally the owner of the Sitong number.

Father Pan frowned when he heard this.

He is a big shopkeeper of Sitong No., but Qiu Feishan is his boss.

Pan Zhensheng was unwilling to succumb to others, especially Qiu Feishan was still a girl!

Pan Zhensheng had already rebelled against Qiu Feishan and decided to take over Qiu Feishan and become the owner of Sitong. That's why he looked for Prince Zhongshun to be his backing.

Now that he met the princess, the princess first mentioned that he was Qiu Feishan's subordinate. Wasn't this embarrassing for him?

Pan Zhensheng was unhappy, but he didn't dare to offend Qin Yining, so he turned to Qiu Feishan and said, "Oh? So the eldest lady is here too. The eldest lady is not in good health now, so it's better not to move around at will, in case the fetus is moved. If you are angry and hurt the fetus, I’m afraid it will be too late for you to regret it.”

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