diskusbooks Chapter 190 The Three Young Masters of the Zhan Family
Chapter 190 The Three Young Masters of the Zhan Family
Zhong Ning glanced at Su Xin, who immediately understood. She stepped forward and said logically, "This is the entrance to Linlang Garden in the rear residence. Everyone in the house knows that Her Royal Highness the Princess is staying here. What is your intention in coming here, Third Young Master?"
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I was entertaining guests in the front yard just now, and everyone suddenly felt like reciting poems and painting."
"I am a humble person, but I wanted to use the fine Hui ink I obtained the other day as a prize to cheer everyone up. On my way back, I happened to pass by here and bumped into Your Highness. It is my fault. Please forgive me!"
The third son of the Chengyang Marquis's Mansion opened the letter and apologized with deep fear and trepidation.
But when he was apologizing, his jade-like face was slightly tilted, and fine light shone on his face, making him look particularly handsome.
Zhong Ning waved her jade hand lightly and told him to leave quickly.
Zhan Xin didn't seem to be in a hurry.
When he learned that Zhong Ning did not blame him, he immediately raised his head and showed his extremely charming face in front of Zhong Ning in all directions, as if only in this way could Zhong Ning see his stunning appearance clearly.
He had a smile in his eyes, a radiant glow in his pupils, and a voice like a morning bell:
"I was wrong to offend Your Highness. Your Highness's forgiveness is a testament to my generosity, but I cannot pretend nothing happened. Otherwise, if Your Highness needs anything, why not tell me and I will do it!"
If Zhong Ning still couldn't see it at this point in the performance, then she would be a fool.
Although she likes beautiful women, she likes to look at handsome boys the most.
But that doesn't mean that anyone can plot against her.
Zhong Ning smiled slightly, opened her red lips, and said in a cold voice:
"Since the Third Young Master has said so, I cannot refuse your kindness."
"Today is the birthday of your old lady, so the old lady should be given priority. I have heard that in ancient times, people would wear colorful clothes to entertain their parents, which was the ultimate filial piety."
"I have never witnessed such a filial act. If the Third Young Master can do it today and entertain his parents in front of the guests with colorful clothes, I will let me see it."
"Then my trip was not in vain!"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Xin's face suddenly became stiff and he was in disbelief.
But thinking of his eldest brother's order, he could only endure the humiliation, "This... I wonder how Your Highness will dress to entertain his parents?"
Zhong Ning looked down at the Ruyi Shuangfeng armor in his hand and said calmly:
"I heard that there will be dragon and lion dances during the grand ceremony. Since the Third Young Master is so filial, why don't you wear a lion dance costume and perform for the old lady?"
"The Third Young Master is obviously a smart man. He will surely win your mother's heart and bring a smile to her face. By then, the whole world will know that the family tradition of the Chengyang Marquis's Mansion is a model for Dayong!"
When Zhan Xin heard this, he thought to himself that if this was true, then his reputation would be completely ruined. How could Princess Zhaohua be so vicious?
Zhan Xin bowed to Zhong Ning and said, "I dare not disobey the princess's order, but I can't learn the lion dance technique in a short time!"
"Your Highness, you don't have to wear a lion dance costume. You can wear colorful clothes to entertain your parents, or you can wear colorful clothes. You only need a white shirt with flowers painted with colorful ink." Jingxin, who was standing aside, kindly suggested.
Zhong Ning raised his eyebrows slightly, "If that's the case, why don't you, Third Young Master, dress up in colorful clothes and pretend to be a child, so that the old lady can relive the joy of raising a child!"
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If that's the case, you might as well wear a lion dance costume!
"Your Highness..." Zhan Jiao spoke awkwardly, wanting to plead for her third brother. Zhan Meng also looked over eagerly.
Su Xin took a step forward, blocking the three people's view: "Why? The two young ladies also want to wear colorful clothes to entertain their parents?"
Zhan Jiao and Zhan Meng were so scared that they quickly shook their heads.
If they really did so, they would be in big trouble and would never be able to get married again in their lifetime.
"Third Young Master, please come in!" Su Xin's voice was cold and she drove people away in public, but everyone knew that Su Xin's every word and action represented Princess Zhaohua's intentions.
Zhan Xin retreated awkwardly.
As he turned around, he gritted his teeth.
It's all the eldest brother's fault. He forced him to please an illegitimate girl from the countryside, a blind and unkind barbaric woman.
To expect a young master like him to act this way is truly...
Zhan Xin wanted to vent his anger, but when he thought that she was the princess of the current dynasty, he did not dare to say much. He just retreated silently and prepared to show his filial piety.
The obstacle in front of him finally disappeared, and Zhong Ning couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The Chengyang Marquis's Mansion really had ulterior motives. She had just entered the mansion when the abacus beads were already hitting her face.
Zhong Ning was emitting cold air all over his body at this time, so cold that the people around him didn't dare to speak easily. They just walked forward to the main hall of the birthday banquet.
As I entered the hall, I heard a loud reporting voice: Princess Zhaohua is here!
All the guests in the main hall knelt and saluted. Zhong Ning was invited to the seat of honor at the birthday banquet, and then he said calmly: "Stand up!"
A group of people stood up following the order. Although there were many of them, there was no noise at all.
The gazes towards Zhong Ning were filled with envy, respect, expectation, admiration, disdain and malice...
Perhaps the vicious gaze was too strong, Zhong Ning looked directly in the direction of that gaze, only to see a girl in pink clothes glaring at her.
Seeing her looking at him, he immediately lowered his head, took a step back, and stood behind the woman next to him.
Su Xin stepped forward and reported, "That is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Fu, Chen Yan's legitimate sister, Chen Meng."
Zhong Ning nodded slightly. If she were someone from the Fujun Mansion, they would be able to understand her feelings at the moment. After all, she didn't have a good impression of the Fujun Mansion.
The birthday banquet officially begins.
The guests took their seats one after another.
Uncle Chengyang stood up first and raised his glass to thank the guests who came to his house to celebrate his birthday today. All the guests came and went, making the atmosphere very lively.
"Your Highness," the old lady, as the birthday lady today, was wearing a bright red satin double-breasted shirt with phoenix and peony satin flower and bird patterns, and underneath it was a red satin round-necked robe with colorful phoenix and cloud embroidery, which made her look particularly festive and elegant.
She faced Zhong Ning, raised the white jade porcelain wine cup in both hands, and said with joy, "Thank you for coming, Your Highness. It is a great honor for me to have you here!"
"You're too polite, old lady. You're the elder, and today's birthday is coming. It's only right that I should be the one wishing you a happy birthday!"
Zhong Ning picked up the wine glass, stood up and congratulated: "I wish the old lady a happy and prosperous year after year!"
After saying that, Zhong Ning drank the wine in the cup in one gulp. In fact, he used his robe to cover the wine and poured it into the space pool.
She never drinks alcohol from outside, especially from such cunning people.
"I am Zhou from the Second House. Thank you for coming today, Your Highness. I have never seen anyone as stunning and charming as Your Highness. The first time we met, I was captivated by your brilliance. Your Highness is truly worthy of being called the Pearl of the World!"
A cheerful lady in a light blue dress with floral embroidery and magnolias also stood up and toasted with a smile.