mtl008 Chapter 501 How to Celebrate Your Birthday
Chapter 501 How to Celebrate Your Birthday
After Yun Ting left, Su Lingyue was in a good mood.
She and Xiao Yu must go to Yan'er's coming-of-age party.
Usually, wherever Xiao Yu is, Yun Ting is there.
Su Lingyue was still thinking about how to get Yun Ting away, but she didn't expect that Yun Ting had a mission that could allow him to avoid Yan'er's coming-of-age banquet.
Su Lingyue has not told Xiao Yu that Yan'er is interested in Yunting.
Yan'er is the pampered daughter of a second-rank minister. In terms of appearance and family background, she deserves the best man in the world.
Rather than a killer, a guard.
Xiao Yu values Yun Ting, and she doesn't want any extra complications. As long as Yan'er gets married, she won't have to worry about anything in the future.
Before this, as long as Xiao Yu didn't go to Jiang Mansion, the two would not meet.
"What are you thinking about? Why are you so worried?"
Xiao Yu scratched Su Lingyue's nose, and she came back to her senses.
Su Lingyue glanced at Xiao Yu, then looked away, hugged Xiao Yu's arm and rubbed it as if nothing had happened, "I was wondering which son my uncle and aunt will choose for Yan'er in the future."
Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Which boy does Yue'er like?"
Su Lingyue thought about it seriously and said, "The last time I went to the He Mansion to attend the welcoming banquet, I heard that the eldest son of the Minister of Revenue, Lord Yang, is both talented and handsome. The second son of the Minister of Works, Lord Li, is the best in the capital in poetry and songs, and has a good temperament. It's a pity that he is not the eldest son, and Lord Li is only a fifth-rank official. But if Yan'er likes him, it is not impossible for him to get a government position."
In the carriage, Su Lingyue took Xiao Yu's arm and commented on all the young men of marriageable age in the capital.
"If it were Yue'er, who would she choose?"
Hearing Xiao Yu's sudden question, Su Lingyue raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Yu inexplicably.
He was looking at Su Lingyue leisurely, with the corners of his lips slightly raised, waiting for her answer with interest.
Su Lingyue looked at him, stunned for a moment, then suddenly tilted her head and gave Xiao Yu a sly smile.
"My Lord, I will not be fooled."
"If I tell him, the prince will definitely ask me if I have thought about it before, just like in the opera. I won't give the prince a chance!"
Her clear big eyes were full of pride that came from seeing through everything, her smile was free and bright, and under the light of the lantern, there seemed to be stars in her eyes.
Xiao Yu showed no surprise, nor did he look calm as if he was seen through. He just smiled faintly, stared deeply at Su Lingyue, and said with regret: "My Yue'er is really smart. You guessed it."
"I guessed it right! Your Majesty, don't try to trick me!" Su Lingyue turned her face away proudly, leaned her head on Xiao Yu's shoulder, and curled the corners of her mouth.
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The carriage stopped in front of the gate of Jiang Mansion, and Su Lingyue helped Xiao Yu get off the carriage.
There were big red hydrangeas hanging on the stone lions and the gate at the entrance of Jiang Mansion, and there was a constant stream of guests coming to the door.
Jiang Siyuan and Jiang Siqi were welcoming guests at the gate. At this moment, they were welcoming General Lin Julin's wife, Mrs. Li, and his son, Lin Yijin.
Su Lingyue supported Xiao Yu and stood still. Looking ahead, she suddenly realized something. "Yes, I actually forgot about General Lin's eldest son. He is nineteen years old and has never been married. He comes from a clean family and is good at both civil and military affairs. He is a good match for Yan'er."
Her voice was not loud, but Xiao Yu beside her heard it clearly and lowered his voice, "His father was a fourth-rank general. It's unlikely."
"Too."
The emperor was very afraid of military generals, so their children either had to take low-ranking positions or enter the palace.
Su Lingyue didn't dwell on the matter any more. No matter what, her uncle and aunt would definitely find a good home for Yan'er.
Jiang Siyuan welcomed Madam Lin and Master Lin into the mansion. Jiang Siqi, who was standing by, also saw Su Lingyue and Xiao Yu. His eyes lit up, and he ran over in two steps and bowed to Xiao Yu.
"Cousin, Prince, you are here!" After saying that, he glanced behind Su Lingyue and the others and asked, "Cousin, where is Ling Ling? She didn't even come to Yan'er's coming-of-age party. How mean!"
"Teacher He is not feeling well, Ling'er accompanied Uncle Lu to the He Mansion to help take care of him, and he has not returned home in the past few days. Has Madam He come? I will ask later."
"No. Then I'll wait here and ask in person later." Jiang Siqi finished speaking, realized something, and hurriedly explained, "Yan'er kept talking about her sister Ling all day, so I asked for her help."
Su Lingyue saw that he looked a little panicked and found it very strange. When did her cousin care about these rumors? "Okay, the prince and I will go in and wait first."
In another carriage behind him, Yan Qing handed the gift list to the steward of the Jiang residence, and helped to carry the gifts in. A servant carried them inside.
Caidie likes the hustle and bustle, so she follows Su Lingyue and Xiao Yu, looking around happily.
"The young lady's coming-of-age banquet was even grander than this. All the officials and their wives in the entire court sent gifts, and even the Empress came!"
At the same time, he did not forget to pull Li Jing's sleeve.
Li Jing struggled twice but couldn't break free, so she let her hold her.
Su Lingyue thought of her coming-of-age party.
At that time, most of the guests would congratulate her and send her precious gifts, and she was also very proud of becoming the Crown Princess.
Looking back now, they were just trying to make friends with each other, and some of them did so out of necessity, and they were not really celebrating.
The past seventeen years have been like a dream, living in a fog and lies. Now, the sun is warm, and the most important people are by my side.
After being reminded by Caidie, Xiao Yu remembered that Su Lingyue and Xiao Changshi were born on the same day, which was this month.
Born on the same day of the same month of the same year, when I thought of this, I couldn't help but frown.
He lowered his eyes to look at the person who was holding his arm, and Su Lingyue just happened to look up and smiled lightly at him.
The displeasure just now disappeared instantly.
In the sunlight, every one of Su Lingyue's curled eyelashes was glowing. Xiao Yu asked gently, "How do you want to spend your birthday month this year?"
Su Lingyue raised her curled eyelashes and chuckled, "It's not my birthday."
In the capital, Xiao Yu had never heard of any family whose children didn't celebrate their birthdays. His voice became deeper, "But Su Heng treated you harshly?"
"No, my birthday is also my mother's death anniversary. Father is willing to do this, so that it will not steal the limelight from the prince's birthday banquet, and it can also earn him a reputation for educating his daughter well."
It turned out to be the case.
Xiao Yu glared at the person beside him, his expression unnoticed but his heart ached slightly.
Su Lingyue had been married to him for so long, and that little face always had a bright smile on it whenever she looked at him, but he had never understood the pain in Su Lingyue's deepest heart.
Such a good girl, if her mother were still alive, she would definitely live a more carefree and bright life, at least happier than she is now.
Su Lingyue saw Xiao Yu was looking at her, so she blinked and asked with a smile: "Will the prince celebrate my birthday?"
"Well, how does Yue'er want to spend her time?"
"Let me think about it. I'll tell His Majesty when I've made up my mind." Su Lingyue answered playfully, causing Xiao Yu to raise the corner of his mouth.
"it is good."