After exchanging lives, I can't get rid of the binding cp

Chapter 251 Black Hand (2)

After parting with Fu Guan, Lou Xiyue and the maid went to the flower hall.When she arrived, the flower hall was already very lively.

Lou Xiyue raised her eyes and looked around. There were many dignified and pretty women standing in the hall, as well as a few wives of unknown ministers.Several of them were talking together, with smiles on their faces.

And among these people, there is one person who is praised by all the stars.The woman was about 27 or [-] years old, wearing a bright yellow dress and a golden coat.She wears a golden feather phoenix crown on her head, and gorgeous pearls on her forehead.

Lou Xiyue only took one glance and knew that this person should be the mistress of the Prince's Mansion and the current Crown Princess.

She was slightly blessed and was about to salute. Over there, the Crown Princess smiled reservedly: "It's better to skip the ceremony on this special day." She smiled lightly:

"Today's banquet is all for our close family members. It can be considered a family banquet, so there is no need to be restrained. It's better to be more comfortable."

After the Crown Princess finished speaking, the ladies beside her all agreed: "What your Majesty said makes sense, let's just relax."

While speaking, the Crown Princess waved to Lou Xiyue and said, "Come, come and sit here with me."

After the words fell, everyone's eyes turned towards Lou Xiyue.

Lou Xiyue: "..." In desperation, she went over and sat down next to the Crown Princess.

Then, the princess held her hand, looked at her and said, "I've heard that Chen Shu's new wife is a beauty. When I saw her today, she is indeed well-deserved."

She added: "I call you Xiyu, won't I offend you?"

Lou Xiyue smiled and replied: "It's great that the Crown Princess can call me Xiyu. It won't offend."

The Crown Princess praised her for being sensible and polite, so she exchanged a few words with her, and Lou Xiyue answered them all in a humble and respectful manner, which was in line with etiquette.

Seeing her appearance, the Crown Princess showed great affection and said, "It is a pity that we could not get to know her earlier."

Crown Princess: "It's because I'm not in good health. I was ill a while ago, and I didn't see you until today. From now on, if you have time, remember to come to the Prince's Mansion to sit down often, and we can talk together, okay?"

Lou Xiyue is very clear about the conflicts between various clans of the aristocratic family.In the time since she came to the capital, she has made no progress in anything else. She has improved a lot in her ability to talk to people and ghosts.

So, facing the Crown Princess, Lou Xiyue naturally followed her wishes and agreed temporarily.As for when she would be free after agreeing, she "couldn't say".

The Crown Princess couldn't see what was in her mind, so she took her to get to know the ladies and ladies present.Everyone showed enthusiasm, but Lou Xiyue did not dare to take their enthusiasm seriously.

Various forces are entangled, and among these people, there must be many secret enemies of the Xuanping Palace.Lou Xiyue cannot take it lightly, let alone take their good intentions seriously.

After that, everyone gathered together to say a few words, and then the maids and eunuchs came to invite them.

The luncheon was held in the garden at the back.

According to convention, there are men's seats and women's seats in the garden.The ranking of the guests is also divided according to their dignity, intimacy and distance.

As Princess Xuanping, Lou Xiyue is adjacent to the Crown Princess in rank.

In this position, she was surrounded by the families of the princes and ministers. During the banquet, she had to chat with everyone, and most of what they talked about was about the family's shortcomings - or how the young lady in the family and her hairpins were born with beautiful faces and talents; Or the young master of the family has received the support of his ancestors, what official position he will be given, and how he will be promoted in the future; or he can talk about the various difficulties of the housekeeper, complaining, and grumbling...

Lou Xiyue listened to them with all her strength, and became increasingly impatient.

She finished her meal hastily, her eyes swept across the stage, and then suddenly stopped somewhere in the banquet.

Lou Xiyue narrowed her eyes and looked carefully, finally recognizing the face of the person - it was Mrs. Chu.

Lou Xiyue hasn't seen her again for a long time since she said goodbye to Mrs. Chu in the princess's mansion.

Lou Xiyue still remembers that Mrs. Chu approached her that day to get close to her, with the intention of wooing her.At that time, Mrs. Chu's husband Song He was still Fu Guan's colleague in Dali Temple.

At that time, she knew that Song and Chu were already members of Xiang Feng's party.Now that Xiang Feng has become the prince, Song He has become the Minister of Household Affairs, and Mrs. Chu's status among the ladies of the noble family has also increased.

Logically speaking, even if she was invited by the Crown Prince's Palace, given Mrs. Chu's qualifications, her seat should not be in this inner courtyard.But looking at her current position, she is not too far away from Lou Xiyue.

It seems that Song He is well regarded by Prince Xiang Feng.

Lou Xiyue thought to herself for a moment, then excused herself to take a walk to sober up, and left the table.

She bypassed the banquet hall and went through the hand verandah to the garden behind.Autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the garden, and a faint fragrance lingers in the air.

The noisy voices at the banquet were left behind, Lou Xiyue's ears finally calmed down, and she couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

But at this moment, there was a burst of urgent footsteps behind him.Someone trotted towards her: "Princess, please stay a moment -"

Lou Xiyue looked back and saw that it was Mrs. Chu who came.

Seeing her, Lou Xiyue's lips curved into a slight smile.She gave Mrs. Chu a meaningful look and said, "Oh? What's the important thing for you to come here in such a hurry?"

Chu Lanyi stopped in front of her and leaned down to salute: "I've met the princess - it's nothing important. I just haven't seen her for a long time. Today I met in the prince's residence. I remembered our past friendship, so I came here to pay my respects to the princess. .”

Mrs. Chu approached with a smile and asked, "Do you still remember me? I am..."

Lou Xiyue nodded and said, "Of course I remember. Mrs. Chu from Song's family had met several times at the late princess's house in the past. Madam and I had a great conversation at that time, and we talked about a lot of interesting things about the capital. ."

Lou Xiyue looked at Chu Lanyi and couldn't figure out what she was doing coming over again this time.

Before the Yan Mansion was completely overthrown, it was enough for Mrs. Chu to come and get close to her. After all, the Xuanping Mansion had not yet enmity with Xiang Feng at that time.

But now, the prince and Fu Guan are incompatible, and the prince's palace and the Xuanping palace are secretly competing and fighting.At this moment, Chu Lanyi used his old tricks again, and what was his purpose?
Chu Lanyi faced Lou Xiyue's scrutinizing gaze and said, "It's an honor for me that the princess still remembers me. How is the princess recently?"

Lou Xiyue smiled and said: "I am thinking about you. There has been peace in the capital recently, so naturally everything is fine for me in the palace." She looked at Chu Lanyi and said:
"I heard that Mr. Song of your family has been promoted and is now the Minister of Household Affairs. He is very respected in front of the prince. As husband and wife, we are both prosperous. I guess it is the time for you to be proud of yourself now? Why don't you go and talk to the ladies? What about talking?

"I always like quiet, but it's not that lively. If Mrs. Chu follows me, she will be on the bench."

(End of this chapter)