C21

Chapter 21 - Flashes of red and white

Qin Luofei secretly shook her head, this Lin Huijiao was really spoiled by the Lin Family, she could even say such words. If it was really a big shot, then this question was obviously disrespectful.

That servant immediately stopped and bowed. "I heard from the manager of the front yard that Seventh Prince is coming over."

"Seventh Prince!" Immediately, a shyness rose up on Lin Huijiao's face as she hurriedly tidied up her clothes and hair.

If she knew that Seventh Prince was going to attend the poetry meet, she would have dressed up properly and come out again, but it was already too late.

Qin Luoyu was secretly happy in his heart. Although the palace was rich and oppressing, the emperor had so many concubine s, it was impossible for him to favor only one person. Furthermore, there were rumors that the emperor only favored Imperial Consort Leng s and did not like other concubine s. Everyone had seen the methods of the Imperial Consort Leng. Not only did it topple their own sister, the Empress Leng, it was also cruel to deal with the concubine s in the palace. After the death of the Empress Leng, two more concubine s mysteriously passed away in the palace, shocking the women from aristocratic families a little more.

However, the Seventh Prince was different. The Emperor's own younger brother had overflowing authority, and had no main wife. In the past, he could rule the country even if his mother-in-law did not pressure him.

The other girls all had startled expressions when they heard about Seventh Prince. Although they were not as obvious as Lin Huijiao, they were all happy.

Qin Luofei no longer had any feelings for the Seventh Prince. After the last probing session, it proved that the man was not interested in her, and would be better off walking on his own path.

Qin Luofei leisurely sat down, ate the grapes the maidservants brought up, and enjoyed the scenery of the Lin Residence.

The courtyard of the Lin Residence was even wider than the Qin Clan. Even the flowers and plants there surpassed the Qin Clan. Especially that rock garden, it was craggy and steep, which took a lot of effort.

"Little sister, aren't you going to look at Seventh Prince?" Hearing the voice, Qin Luofei turned her head. It was actually Luo Ziyan.

Qin Luofei smiled brightly, "Elder sister, why don't you look at Seventh Prince? "Don't you want to be the Seventh Princess' consort, sister?"

Luo Ziyan did not blame Qin Luofei for her question. She sat beside Qin Luofei, ate two grapes, and said: "Big sister does not ask for anything else, she only hopes for the safety of the family."

Qin Luofei knew that although the Luo Family was placed as a Bachelor, the Luo Family was a new noble, with a low foundation. They could not be compared with the noble families such as theirs, so Luo Ziyan believed that the Luo Family would have to enter the palace to participate in the selection.

This Luo Ziyan had a tactful personality, and she knew what she wanted.

"Little sister, like big sister."

Luo Ziyan looked at the intelligent woman in front of him. It was difficult for her to be associated with the rumors outside.

On the other side, the Seventh Prince entered the residence accompanied by the Lin Clan young masters. Seeing that the Lin Family residence occupied a large area of land, but there were obvious traces of patchwork. It was likely that after the concubine Lin got a favor, the Lin Family had forcefully expanded a circle for face.

The Seventh Prince was originally disdainful, but since the imperial government was using Prime Minister Lin, the Emperor had to give him face. Even if it were for someone like him, it would still be very difficult. Most importantly, he had heard from the attendant that all the noble ladies of the capital would be attending today. He could not help but feel a bit more interested.

The eldest son of the Lin Clan was currently an assistant minister and more or less an official of the imperial government. He was unlike any other member of the Lin Clan who couldn't even get a name for himself. Of course, except for the youngest, Sir Lin.

"For Seventh Prince to be able to visit this humble house, it truly brings light to this humble house." The Lin Family's eldest son, Lin Zhaoming, had a fawning expression on his face, and the other Lin Family juniors followed suit.

Seventh Prince snorted expressionlessly.

Everyone knew that this Seventh Prince had the most unscrupulous expression, so they didn't dare to ask him for a smile.

Lin Zhaoming led Seventh Prince to meet with Matriarch Lin first, then brought him to the backyard again.

Qin Luofei chatted casually with Luo Ziyan while secretly paying attention to Qin Luoyu. Seeing her sister constantly tidying up her clothes and the hairpin in her hair, she understood that she had some intentions towards this Seventh Prince, but she should add fuel to the fire.

She stood up without batting an eyelid, walked to Qin Luoyu's side and whispered: "Elder sister, do you really think Seventh Prince would come to the Lin Family's residence?"

Qin Luoyu did not like his little sister in the first place. Normally, it was just to protect his dignified and virtuous image, but he really hated her in his heart.

"Of course, how could the Lin Clan's servants dare to lie?" Qin Luoyu said as he pinched his own cheeks, making them look even redder.

Qin Luofei's face revealed an extremely vexed expression, and said in an aggrieved tone: "If only I had an elder sister's beauty, Seventh Prince would have definitely fallen for me. I don't think there's anything good about the palace. There are so many concubine guarding an emperor. It was not as good as the Seventh Prince. Such a huge mansion, one could make the decision as soon as they entered. Seventh Prince is also the Emperor's younger brother, so his wealth and glory are equally great. "

These words were naturally on Qin Luoyu's mind, but he maintained his ladylike demeanor and said indifferently: "Little sister, don't speak nonsense, that is what our daughter should think."

Qin Luofei nodded helplessly and returned to her seat just in time to continue eating and drinking.

When Luo Ziyan saw the two's expressions, she guessed slightly and could not help but reveal a funny expression. She liked this straightforward Fourth Young Miss of the Qin Clan, she always felt that the words and actions of the Qin family's Second Miss were too hypocritical.

Just as Seventh Prince entered the backyard, he saw a girl rushing over. She was about to crash into Seventh Prince when the guard next to Seventh Prince mercilessly used his sword to block her advance.

The lady had intended to fall into Seventh Prince's embrace and act accordingly, but who would have thought that someone had stabbed her with a pole.

The woman looked up with resentment.

"Little sister!" The Lin Clan's young master broke out in a cold sweat. He grudgingly thought to himself that his mother was too pampered, and actually used such a despicable method to lure the Seventh Prince, and it was even in front of so many people. It was truly embarrassing for the Lin Family.

Seventh Prince did not even look at the lady on the ground. He walked forward and unconsciously looked in the direction of the female servants.

"This humble girl greets Seventh Prince." A delicate voice resounded. A beautiful woman walked in front of him like a willow swaying in the wind.

Seventh Prince frowned in displeasure. How much rouge did this girl wipe?

When Lin Huijiao, who had just gotten up from the ground, saw the woman who went up to greet the Seventh Prince, he immediately understood that he had been used by someone.

Even though she wasn't very intelligent, she grew up in an aristocratic family. How could she not understand the gist of it?

Qin Luoyu had purposely told him how to hook up with the Seventh Prince, seduce him, and embarrass himself. Yet, she gracefully went to pay respects to the Seventh Prince, and displayed the elegance of a lady from a noble family.

"Qin Luoyu, just you wait." Lin Huijiao gritted her teeth in anger. She did not expect that this Qin Luoyu would actually plot against her.

Seventh Prince frowned slightly as he saw such a beautiful woman in front of him. He raised his eyes to look at Qin Luofei, who was happily eating on a mat.

The other ladies in the aristocratic families were all tidying their clothes and staring at him. Only she turned a blind eye to him.

Seventh Prince turned his head to look at the male guest, only leaving Qin Luoyu with a face that turned red and white from laughing.

Even though she was so beautiful, the Seventh Prince refused to look at her.

Qin Luoyu turned his head and shot a fierce look at Qin Luofei, who looked at him with a wronged expression. Don't look at me, I also don't know how that disaster didn't like a beautiful and alluring woman like you.

The old lady from the Lin Clan, dressed in a beautiful blue dress with crab shells, walked out with the support of a few female servants.

The old lady sat at the seat of honor, and the Lin Clan's first wife sat below her.

All of the wives of the Lin Family were born pretty good. The big wife of the Lin Family, Goose Egg, had a face similar to concubine Lin, and were all flirtatious people.

Qin Luofei took a few sips from his cup and felt a gaze shoot toward her. Qin Luofei was also lazy to watch, most of them were just disciples of some family.

This time, it could also be considered as a gathering of the capital's young ladies. It was not without those rascals spying on them and commenting on the young lady's excellence.

Amongst the crowd of noble young ladies, Seventh Prince saw her at first glance.

Old Granny Lin held up the rhinoceros carved jade hairpin in front of her, and smiled: "Many thanks, misses … … "Young masters, please enjoy a cup of wine while participating in this poetry meet."

The old lady raised her glass, and everyone hurriedly raised it.

Only then did Qin Luofei realize that not only were the tables in front of everyone different, even the wine jugs and wine cups were different.

In front of Old Granny Lin were several small purple sandalwood tables, six diamond wine jugs, rhinoceros horn carved jade hairpin cups and cups.

In front of him was the case of the Spring Vines, the Plum Blossom Silver Wine pot, and the Agate Lamp.

At the side, Luo Ziyan looked at the coralline tablecloth covered with soft velvet, the spice pot filled with mandarin ducks, and the onyx head embedded with a golden bull's head.

They only heard that the Lin Family was currently wealthy, and as expected, they were different. Even the previous Leng Family was not as luxurious as this.

"Yue'er." Old Granny Lin loved her youngest grandson the most, and now that he had obtained a reputation, she naturally doted on him even more.

"Grandmother." Following the sound of his voice, a grinning man walked out from the corridor.

It was an auspicious cloud with complex patterns embroidered on its sleeves. The moon and clouds on its waist only had a jade pendant hanging on it. Although its shape was strange, it was clearly an excellent piece of ancient jade.

Qin Luofei frowned slightly. She felt that this Lin Family's Young Master had an indescribable evil aura, and was extremely displeased.

The madame took Lin Lingyue's hand, her eyes filled with love.

For the Lin Clan to hold this poetry gathering, it was obviously a welcoming party, but the secret was that they wanted to choose a loving wife for this young master of the Lin Clan.

The Lin Clan only had the eldest young master and the youngest young master who were given to them by the eldest wife. Naturally, they had to choose a girl who had a good family background.

"For Seventh Prince to be able to come to the Lin Clan, it truly brings honor and joy to the humble dwelling of our Lin Clan. This old one wants to ask Seventh Prince and this old one to co-host this poetry meet, and I hope Seventh Prince does not decline. " Old Madam Lin had her own plans. If they dragged this matter into the Seventh Prince, then her grandson's marriage would be related to the royal family, which would be beneficial to his grandson's future.

"That's what This King wants." Seventh Prince stood up and walked to the side of the main seat.

Seventh Prince's actions exceeded Qin Luofei's expectations, since when did Seventh Prince treat others with kindness?

The first contestant to compete was Shi Shi. Other than Qin Luofei, all the other noble young ladies had also attended, and even Luo Ziyan had made one of them.

Especially her good older sister Qin Luoyu, who had lost face in front of Seventh Prince and now, he had to find him no matter what.

Qin Luofei had already guessed that this poetry meet would definitely not be simple. Old Granny Lin was so flamboyant, and she also emphasized on introducing her grandson.

A trace of a smile leaked out of the corner of Qin Luofei's mouth. It seemed that the old lady had made a mistake. From her observation of the Lin Clan's Young Master, he was not an obedient master.

The poems written by the various young miss were all gathered and handed to the old lady and Seventh Prince.

Old Madam Lin nodded her head after reading a few of them.

"Seventh Prince, look. You can deny his rank."

The long and narrow eyes of the Seventh Prince faintly swept over the women sitting in front of him, and said. "It seems, there's still one missing person."

Qin Luofei didn't think that this Seventh Prince really loved to meddle in other people's business.

The old lady checked with someone and sure enough, there was one less person.

"Little sister, did you not hand it over?" "If you don't know how to, why don't you make one for me?" Qin Luoyu pursed his lips and laughed at the side.

Her voice was not loud, just loud enough for everyone to hear.

Although a woman without talent was a virtue, she was still proficient in the art of poetry and poetry. Qin Luofei instantly became the focus of everyone's attention.

Qin Luofei's expression was the same as before, as she said with a faint smile, "Then I'll have to trouble elder sister."

Qin Luoyu originally wanted to humiliate his little sister, but unexpectedly, she agreed to let him do it.

She had just spent a lot of effort to produce one that felt pretty good, but now she couldn't finish it no matter what. She couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.

"Sure." Hearing that the Qin Clan's Fourth Miss wasn't favoured, the Lin Clan's old woman didn't have much of a doctrine to replace her. She didn't want to embarrass herself, after all, she was the Qin Clan's young mistress.

"Hold on." Seventh Prince blocked them from the side. He looked at Qin Luofei gloomily and said, "Miss Qin, both good and bad, the Old Mistress and I will not mind. As long as it was the Fourth Miss who did it."

This Seventh Prince was indeed frighteningly idle. Qin Luofei cursed inwardly, but on the surface, he couldn't really refute Seventh Prince.

"Then Luo Fei will do as you say." Qin Luofei saw that she could not escape, so she had no choice but to stand up. With maid handing her a brush and ink, just as Qin Luofei was about to write a poem, Seventh Prince said: "I felt that Fourth Miss purposely refused to hand in her poem just now, and will be punished no matter what. How about Fourth Miss sing a poem based on the peony in this courtyard?"

In his previous life, the young miss of Leng Family had always been a poetic person, and this little poem was really not difficult for her.

This Seventh Prince was always against her, she would teach him a lesson this time.

She nodded her head slightly and quickly passed the pen to maid.

Lonely, withered red low to the rain, away from the rags and scattered with the wind.

Qing Ming landed on the ground with melancholy, not to mention in the Wandering Earth.

The maid held the poem and showed it to the Seventh Prince. The Seventh Prince frowned slightly as a look of shock flashed across his eyes, before he handed the poem over to the Old Madam.