Marry a Duke

Chapter 163 Why Bring Her

But she didn't understand why Wei Xuan would take her out on such a complicated day. If something really happened, wouldn't she cause trouble for him if she stayed by his side?

But on second thought, he was willing to let her change her identity and come with him to broaden her horizons. Maybe he wanted her to see a different side of him.

Fu Ran didn't think much about it. She had indeed never seen a scene like today.

Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. She regarded herself as a maid and followed him.

The Sifang Pavilion occupies a considerable area and the building is very majestic and grand.

Looking up from Sifang Pavilion, you can see that it is a rare tall building in this era.

The Sifang Hall receives all the literati and talents who come and go. Only those with a name and surname can be given an important reception. Even those who are unknown have to show their talents and insights. If they do, they will also be treated well.

Among the various novels that Fu Ran has read recently, quite a few mentioned Sifangguan.

There were more than thirty people from the Daliang delegation. Only a dozen of them stayed upstairs in the Sifang Pavilion, and the remaining twenty or so people lived in the backyard of the Sifang Pavilion.

Previously, Wei Xuan defeated Daliang, and Daliang sent a letter of surrender and gifts. Naturally, the treatment he received this time was not that of the most respected guest.

The leader of the diplomatic envoys is Prince Nadu of Daliang, who is 30 years old this year. He already has two concubines at home, but has kept the position of the principal wife vacant. I'm afraid he has been waiting to marry someone today.

As soon as Wei Xuan entered Sifang Pavilion, the owner respectfully led him to a place on the second floor with a very good view.

Today, Sifang Pavilion makes friends through literature.

A stage was set up on the first floor, the venue was arranged, and there was also a theme.

"Your Majesty, I have acted according to your instructions today." The owner of the museum said respectfully.

Wei Xuan nodded.

"Is Lord Guo here?"

Guo Yinai was the head of the Ministry of Rites, and he helped to entertain the Daliang delegation.

"My Lord, Lord Guo has arrived. He is now talking to Prince Nadu upstairs. I would like to invite Lord Guo and Prince Nadu to come down immediately." said the owner of Sifang Pavilion.

Wei Xuan waved his hand, indicating that he could go.

The owner immediately left with his entourage.

Fu Ran followed Wei Xuan. This was a high platform on the second floor with several tables placed on it. One could see the table on the first floor clearly.

Wei Xuan sat at the main table, with tea already placed in front of him.

The other side is vacant.

Of course it was not left for her. I think that one must belong to Prince Nadu of Daliang.

Fu Ran saw many talented scholars coming downstairs. Suddenly, a scholar in white came in from the door. He was quiet and noble, with black hair and bright eyes. Although he was dressed as a man, he was obviously a woman.

Fu Ran took a closer look and suddenly realized.

That was the Princess Lianxing whom she had met not long ago.

I didn’t expect that Princess Lianxing would look so beautiful in men’s clothes.

Fu Ran looked at it with great interest and leaned forward.

She was originally a maid that Wei Xuan brought with him. She had no reason to stand in front of her master and could only serve behind him.

But if she stayed behind Wei Xuan all the time, she wouldn't be able to see the people and things in front of her clearly.

Although Fu Ran didn't say anything, her actions revealed her thoughts.

Bi'an looked at her from the side, frowning.

"Madam, do you have bugs on your body? You are moving all the time. Lord Guo and Prince Nadu will be here soon. If you are still moving around like this, it will attract attention. You will cause unnecessary trouble for your master." Bi'an said seriously.

Fu Ran just poked his head out, his emotions under control well, and he didn't show any symptoms of having worms in his body as Bi'an said.

She glanced at Bian.

"I didn't expect Guard Lin to pay so much attention to my every move."

"Of course..." Wei Xuan gave Bi'an a faint glance, which made him swallow the rest of his words. His face froze and he stepped aside.

Since his master didn't let him speak, he could only shut up.

Wei Xuan glanced at her and asked her to stand forward, at an arm's length from the fence, in front of his right side. From that position, she could see everyone downstairs clearly.

Fu Ran immediately showed joy on his face: "Yes, thank you, Master."

She snorted at Bi'an and decided not to argue with him when they were away from home.

See? People always say like master, like servant. How come Bi'an and Wei Xuan really have nothing in common?

It's Gaomian——

She quite missed Gaomian. It appeared when something happened and disappeared when nothing happened. It was so useful.

She stood forward and could see everything downstairs clearly. In order to avoid attracting attention, she leaned back and pressed against the screen that separated her from the other side.

In order to make her character more vivid, she held a teapot in her hand and was going to pour tea for Wei Xuan.

Her eyes fell on Princess Lianxing downstairs.

Princess Lianxing has found a seat in the first row and sat down. When someone tried to talk to her, she acted a little cold and didn't take the initiative to talk to others. However, when others came to talk to her, she would answer fluently and would not keep people at a distance.

There is a man dressed as a scholar beside Princess Lianxing. It seems that he is not only a scholar, but most likely a male guard.

Stay by Princess Lianxing's side, never leaving her side.

After a while, the owner invited Mr. Guo and the others over.

Nadu had a very loud voice and called out the Duke of Weiguo from a distance.

Fu Ran was startled by the loud voice.

The spirit of the people of Daliang is really great. If she were to yell at the top of her lungs, she would definitely not be able to make a single sound tomorrow.

"The Duke of Weiguo is finally here. This prince has been looking forward to it. Lord Guo is still not sure whether the Duke of Weiguo will come. This prince is worried that if the Duke of Weiguo does not come today, he will miss a lot of wonderful things." Nadu said.

They all speak the language of Dayue.

According to Fu Ran's understanding, there are still many differences between the languages ​​of Dayue and Daliang. Unexpectedly, the prince of Daliang is so proficient in Dayue's language.

Fu Ran pretended to look straight at Nadu.

The full beard made people look down on his appearance, but the skin around his eyes showed that he was not very old and had a sturdy build.

"Prince Nadu, you are joking. Our duke said yesterday that he would host the Sifang Pavilion Literary Gathering today. Of course he must come so that the Daliang delegation can get to know the literary culture of Dayue." Wei Xuan said with a faint smile.

What he meant was that Daliang had witnessed Dayue's military culture before and had been defeated by Dayue's army.

Now, I can appreciate the literary culture of Otsuki again, or I can be defeated by the writings of Otsuki's literati.

His expression was obscured by his big beard.

He just laughed.

Cooperate very well with Wei Xuan.

"What Duke Weiguo said makes sense. This prince must take a good look at how talented the writers of your Dayue Kingdom are." He sat down, and the guards beside him protected him like a mountain.

His eyes fell on Fu Ran.