In a blink of an eye, it’s the day of Wei Guogong’s birthday banquet.

Although Xie Jingyan felt nauseous in the past few days, he did not vomit it out, so he accompanied Shen Wan to the Duke of Wei's residence to celebrate his birthday as promised.

After breakfast, the two of them took a leisurely walk to the gate of the palace and took a carriage to the Duke of Wei's palace.

When Wei Guogong passed his birthday, the Duke of Wei's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and there was an endless stream of guests coming to congratulate him. The alley where the Duke of Wei's mansion was located was blocked.

It took half a cup of tea to arrive on the usually smooth road, and coincidentally, when Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan arrived, Shen Ying and Xie Jingyin also arrived.

Xie Jingyan helped Shen Wan out of the carriage, and Xie Jingyin helped Shen Ying down from the opposite side. Shen Wan only glanced at Shen Ying, and the soft and boneless Shen Ying in her previous life came into view. Xie Jingyin was also as considerate to Shen Ying as in her previous life.

It seems that learning Fangzhongshu is really not in vain.

Seeing Shen Wan, Shen Ying held her head high, as if she was unattainable.

Xie Jingyin helped Shen Ying out of the carriage, looked at Xie Jingyan and said, "Prince Ling has not recovered from his illness. Isn't it appropriate to come to celebrate the birthday of Duke Wei?"

Coming to celebrate his birthday despite being sick can be interpreted as showing respect for the Duke of Wei, or it can be said to bring bad luck to the Duke of Wei's house, depending on how you interpret it.

Xie Jingyan's eyes swept across Xie Jingyin's face indifferently, and he said casually, "Which imperial doctor told King Jin that I was sick?"

Xie Jingyin's eyes darkened.

Shen Wan held back her laughter.

She has never seen anyone take advantage of Xie Jingyan verbally.

Although Xie Jingyan suffered from vomiting a few days ago, every one of the imperial doctors in the palace and the doctors in Kyoto had seen everything. None of the doctors said that Xie Jingyan was sick. Not only was he not sick, his pulse was stable and he was very good. .

The imperial doctors who were well versed in medical science all said that Xie Jingyan was not sick, but Xie Jingyin knew nothing about medical science, so his words did not count.

Xie Jingyan, who asked the question in one sentence, was speechless and his eyes were gloomy.

The third master of Duke Wei's mansion strode out and said with a smile, "Welcome the two princes, please come into the mansion quickly."

Xie Jingyin turned around and went up the steps, followed by Shen Ying. Xie Jingyan naturally took Shen Wan's hand, led Shen Wan across the threshold, and walked forward amidst the envious eyes of everyone.

Shen Wan struggled secretly for a few times, but she couldn't break free, so she had no choice but to let him hold her. However, the looks from around her made the temperature on her face rise. If this continues, sooner or later her face will suffer. Same thickness as him.

Just as I was thinking about it, a gentle call came from behind me, "Sister..."

Shen Wan turned around and saw Shen Wei waving to her.

The fourth master and his wife smiled and said nothing when they saw Xie Jingyan holding Shen Yuan's hand as if there was no one around.

This time Shen Wan broke away, and Xie Jingyan let go of her. The fourth master and the fourth wife stepped forward to salute Xie Jingyan, and Shen Wan called out, "Fourth uncle and four aunt."

Shen Wan blushed. Shen Wei was no better than her. She said happily, "I thought the eldest sister wouldn't come..."

As a result, not only the eldest sister came, but also Prince Ling.

Shen Wan smiled and said, "The fourth sister is engaged to the crown prince of Duke Wei. The Duke of Wei's mansion is holding a birthday banquet. How can I not come?"

Shen Wei secretly stamped her feet, the eldest sister really teased her every chance she got.

Xie Jingyan and the fourth master stayed in the outer courtyard, while Shen Wan, Shen Wei and the fourth wife went to the inner courtyard. The maid led them to see Mrs. Wei Guogong.

In the main hall, Mrs. Wei Guogong was greeting the ladies who came to congratulate her to drink tea, talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

When they saw Shen Wan and the others going in, well, to be precise, they saw the fourth wife and Shen Wei going in. The lively chatter and laughter soon stopped, and their eyes fell on Shen Wei in unison. Obviously, they were not looking at the fourth girl from Pingyang Hou Mansion. , but the future wife of the Duke of Wei.

A daughter of a fourth-rank official, no, when Shen Wei was engaged to the prince of Duke Wei, Mr. Shen was only a fifth-rank official. The daughter of a fifth-rank official was actually able to marry the prince of the Duke of Wei. Although it was a continuation, it was also Those who are high-flying can no longer climb high.

Many noble ladies' daughters were not as well married as Shen Wei. After all, even though there were many dignitaries in Kyoto, there were only a few eldest sons of the Duke of Wei. If the eldest son of Duke Wei had not had a two-and-a-half-year-old son, they would really be envious of them.

When Shen Wan walked in, she felt a sight that made her uncomfortable. She looked up and saw Mrs. Wu Dinghou.

Mrs. Wu Dinghou tried her best to hold on, her face was still ugly, her lips were pursed tightly, and the corners of her eyes were red. She held it in her hand for fear of dropping it, and held it in her mouth for fear of losing her daughter who had melted. However, the prince of Wei Guogong was about to marry a new man. As the mother of the late Wei Guogong's wife, Mrs. Wu Dinghou could not possibly be in a good mood when she saw that Shen Wei was in a good mood, especially a few days ago when the three girls in Wudinghou's house suppressed Shen Wei and Shen Wan cheated her with a hosta, which made her lose face.

Mrs. Wu Dinghou glanced up and down at Shen Wei with critical eyes. The look in her eyes made not only the fourth wife and Shen Wei feel uncomfortable, but even Shen Wan was very unhappy. It was so disrespectful.

The contempt in Mrs. Wu Dinghou's eyes was not concealed, and she doubted what Mrs. Wei Guogong's vision was, and she actually chose a successor for the prince who was not as good as her daughter in any way.

Mrs. Wei Guogong did not take Mrs. Wu Dinghou's displeasure seriously. She chose Shen Wei. Mrs. Wu Dinghou disliked the poor family background and soft temper of Miss Shen. However, if she really wanted to choose anyone, she would be fine. Mrs. Wu Dinghou should worry about the future of the country. The title of the duke will not be passed on to her grandson. Sugar cane is not as sweet as both ends. Unless her son never renews his marriage, Mrs. Wu Dinghou will not be satisfied.

It is human nature for mothers to plan for their children.

Madam Wu Dinghou was like this, and so was she.

Pingyang Houfu and Wudinghoufu were both in-laws of Wei Guogong, and she treated them as normal. Wei Guogong's wife warmly greeted Shen Wan and the fourth wife to sit down, and was full of praise for Shen Wei.

Others also complimented her a few words in cooperation, giving face to Mrs. Wei Guogong and also to Shen Wan.

The main hall was spacious, but there were so many noble ladies coming to congratulate them that they couldn't bear it. Shen Wan and Shen Wei didn't stay long. All the ladies were in the garden, so they went to the garden too.

In the garden of Duke Wei's mansion, hundreds of flowers were in full bloom, and the ladies were walking among them, and their silver bell-like laughter spread far and wide.

Seeing Shen Wei, many ladies of the house had envy, jealousy and hatred on their faces, especially Zheng Ruyi, the third girl from the Wuding Hou Mansion. Seeing Shen Wei, Yunxiu clenched her fists tightly.

The girl standing next to her added fuel to the fire and said, "The daughter of a fourth-grade official can marry the heir apparent of Wei Guogong only because of your eldest sister's blessing. It's really enviable."

Zheng Ruyi already disliked Shen Wei in every possible way, but when she heard these words, she was so angry that her internal organs ached faintly.

It’s just an engagement!

It is not certain whether I will be able to marry into the Duke of Wei in the end as I wish!

Her eyes fell viciously on Shen Wei. She didn't know what she was thinking of, but a calculating light flashed in her eyes.

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