The daughter of a general is reborn to save the whole family of the marquis

For Chu Heyi's seventeenth birthday party, the Second Madam originally wanted to hold it grandly and invite all the ladies, young ladies and young masters from various families.

Holding a birthday party is important, but finding a fiancé for Chu Heyi is more important. She is seventeen years old, and the Second Lady is very anxious about her marriage. If it is delayed any further, all the men from good families will be taken.

But Chu Heyi insisted on keeping it simple, with the whole family just having a meal together, and not inviting unimportant people.

The Second Lady had always respected her and was aware of the affection between her and Xie Lin. Chu Heyi allowed her to send someone to the Xie family to invite Xie Lin. The Second Lady did not hold a grand birthday banquet, but only asked the kitchen staff to prepare several tables of sumptuous meals, and the whole mansion could have a meal together in the evening.

However, the dinner was about to begin, but Xie Lin did not show up.

When she heard that he was going to be Princess Pingyang's consort, the Second Lady also became anxious and eagerly looking forward to it. She asked someone to wait at the door and said, "Master Xie is here. Please invite him in immediately."

Madam Rui glanced at the sky and said, "Miss, the banquet will start soon. I'm afraid the Second Madam is waiting for you. Shall we go over now?"

Chu Heyi was wearing a brand new red dress with a jade pendant hanging around her waist, which jingled pleasantly as she walked.

The more Aunt Rui looked at it, the more satisfied she was. She felt a sense of joy that her daughter had grown up. She couldn't help but think, "Master Xie will surely be delighted when he sees it."

The front yard was already bustling with people from the family, all coming to celebrate her birthday.

Since there were no outside guests, the second wife set up a banquet to entertain all the servants in the house on that day. The tables were set up in the yard and were filled with people.

Chu Heyi = Just as he arrived and accepted everyone's blessings, the housekeeper came to report that a distinguished guest had arrived.

Chu Heyi and others subconsciously thought that it was Xie Lin who came. The Second Lady was even preparing to ask Chu Ren to take Chu Chen out to greet him, but it turned out that the distinguished guest had already strode in, and it was not Xie Lin.

But it is the current Crown Prince Dongfang Ye.

Huai Qi and Huai Wei followed on his left and right sides, and behind him were a nanny, a palace maid, and four guards.

Chu Heyi was stunned for a moment, then bowed and saluted: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I didn't know that Your Highness was coming, and I am sorry for not coming to greet you. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

The second wife also immediately led the entire family, young and old, to kneel down, not to mention the servants, who all knelt down trembling with fear.

Dongfang Ye, however, was all smiles, looking very tolerant and easy to talk to. He raised his hand and asked everyone to stand up.

"I heard that today is the birthday of Cheng'an County Lady, so I came to give her a gift. First, I wish her a long and happy life, and I also want to thank her for saving my life last time."

Huai Qi came forward immediately with a brocade box in his hands. Dongfang Ye took it and handed it to Chu Heyi personally: "This is a gift from me. I hope the Princess of Cheng'an County will like it."

Chu Heyi's gaze moved back and forth between the brocade box and Dongfang Ye's face. His mind was in turmoil. He was afraid that Dongfang Ye had ulterior motives in coming to give him a birthday gift.

However, as the daughter of a minister, how could she refuse?

Even though she knew Dongfang Ye might have bad intentions, she could only accept the gift and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. I am very grateful."

Dongfang Ye said: "Open it and see if you like this gift."

Chu Heyi looked at him suspiciously, but finally opened the brocade box in public. What came into view was a brocade long dress, light yellow in color. Even though it was already dusk, it still shimmered with a glittering light, which showed that the material was very precious.

In addition, there is a set of jewelry made of gold, which is bright and dazzling.

It’s totally the standard for a Crown Princess.

Chu Heyi was startled, and quickly closed the box and returned it to Dongfang Ye: "This gift is too precious, I cannot accept it."

Dongfang Ye said, "Since I gave it to you, you deserve it. Besides, my father also knows that I gave you such a gift."

In other words, it had the emperor's permission, or even approval.

Dongfang Ye said: "If the Princess of Cheng'an County refuses to accept me, she will look down on me from the bottom of her heart. Then I will be laughed at by everyone."

Chu Heyi pursed his lips and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind."

Dongfang Ye glanced around and said, "Is the banquet about to begin? It seems that I have arrived at the perfect time."

The Second Madam, Chu Ren and others finally reacted and immediately invited Dongfang Ye to sit in the main seat.

The originally bustling courtyard became solemn because of the prince's arrival. The servants didn't even dare to sit down. They just stood aside and waited for orders at any time, not even daring to breathe.

Dongfang Ye was not a stupid man. He took one look at the scene and knew what a lively and joyful scene it was before he arrived.

He said, "Since the Cheng'an County Lady's birthday banquet is for the entire Zhenbei Marquis's family, then everyone should sit down. Don't let my presence ruin your original plans and the good atmosphere, otherwise I will be guilty."

He was dignified and tolerant, handsome and approachable. The servants' tension was relieved a little, and at the prince's insistence, they sat down again.

The banquet began like this.

Chu Heyi was always on guard, but during the meal, the prince didn't say much, showing his good upbringing.

The meal ended just like that.

Dongfang Ye washed his hands and rinsed his mouth before asking, "Have you arranged for a troupe to perform?"

The Second Madam and her family were a little nervous. After all, Chu Heyi was the Princess of Cheng'an County appointed by the Emperor, and as family members, they did not invite a troupe to perform for her, fearing that the Prince would think they did not value Chu Heyi enough.

Chu Heyi said: "No, I'm too tired recently. I want to have a good rest. It won't be too late to listen to the opera when I feel better in the future."

Dongfang Ye smiled and said, "I see. The last incident not only exhausted your energy, but also injured you. You should have a good rest. I should have come to see you earlier."

Chu Heyi: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am almost fully recovered now. I will be fine after a few more days of rest."

"Then you should take good care of yourself. I still have things to deal with, so I will return to the palace first. When you are well, I will take you to the East Palace to watch a play. I have an excellent troupe there, and they sing very well. I hope you will like it."

Dongfang Ye's eyes were bright, and when he spoke, he looked at her without looking at anyone else. After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away, fanning himself.

"See you back, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Second Madam Chu Ren and others immediately bowed and saluted, and the surroundings were filled with voices of people seeing him off.

Chu Heyi looked at his leaving back and frowned. The prince still refused to give up and wanted her to be the crown princess?

Not long after Dongfang Ye left, Chu Heyi looked at the banquet that had ended and wondered why Xie Lin did not come.

Just as he was thinking about it, the housekeeper came to report: "Princess Cheng'an, someone has come to the Xie Mansion."