The Zhu family has been in business for generations, and the family business did not flourish until Zhu's father inherited it. Therefore, Zhu's father is quite prestigious in the Jiangnan business circle.

When Zhu Baishao returned home, Zhu's father was attending a banquet. However, after hearing a report from his servants that the young lady was back, he immediately confessed to his friends at the banquet and left without looking back.

A fat-bellied businessman looked at Zhu's father who was leaving in a hurry, and asked in confusion: "Why does Boss Zhu behave like this? Everyone is having a good time drinking, isn't he a spoiler of fun?"

Hearing this, everyone nearby laughed loudly, leaving the person who asked the question confused.

Someone explained to him: "You came from the Central Plains, so you don't know. The boss's family affairs are about to spread throughout Jiangnan. The only daughter of his family is just like him, an infatuated person who stalks and chases after someone. It’s been almost three years since the scholar passed away, and he even moved next door to the scholar. It’s finally a long trip home, can he not be anxious?!”

The crowd laughed.

Zhu's father didn't know what those people were talking about behind his back. When he returned home and saw his slim daughter, his face immediately turned into a chrysanthemum smile.

"Hey, daddy's sweet baby is back? Let daddy see if he has lost weight."

Zhu Baishao's eyes were full of admiration, and he turned around obediently for Father Zhu to look at.

"My dear, don't you have enough money? It's okay. Dad asked the accountant to pay you another 500 taels..."

Father Zhu stroked his beard and said cheerfully.

But Zhu Baishao interrupted him. She took out the purse as if it were a treasure, showed him the Baijie Disaster Talisman inside, and said proudly: "Dad, this is the peace talisman my daughter specially prayed for for you. May your father be safe." An'an, turn the bad luck into good luck!"

Father Zhu's eyes lit up. He took the purse and was about to tie it around his waist, but Zhu Baishao stopped him.

"Dad! I spent 200 taels of silver to buy this peace charm. It must be kept close to you!"

"Dad, please don't let your daughter down!"

When he heard that this fluffy talisman was worth 200 taels, Zhu's father shook his hands and almost lost his wallet. After he realized it, he immediately tightened his grip. The smile on his face gradually became a little forced, "This is my dear baby's heart, dad." Be sure to store it close to your body…”

Father Zhu stuffed the purse into his arms, patted it, and sighed inwardly.

My good daughter is too innocent to understand the sinister nature of the human heart! He must have been deceived. It's best not to let him find out who deceived my dear baby! snort!

The core of the system suddenly became hot, and it always felt like someone had just talked about it.

Seeing that Zhu's father knew that his daughter was spending money recklessly, but he did not blame her, but pretended to be surprised and echoed her words with a smile, Zhu Baishao was a little envious of the original owner for having such a loving father.

After the greetings, Father Zhu remembered the business, cleared his throat and said: "My dear, you are 16 years old. Dad, I just thought it was time to find you a husband... Let's wish our family great success. , and only a beautiful daughter like you can definitely recruit a son-in-law..."

"father!"

Zhu Baishao stamped his feet, "Dad, I have made an engagement with Li Lang..."

Pooh! As for that scumbag, if he wasn't still useful, Zhu Baishao would just buy a Thunder Talisman from the system mall to let him feel justice from heaven.

When Li Shengjia was mentioned, Zhu's father looked a little unhappy.

Knowing that his daughter Xinyue was a poor scholar, he visited him more than once in private to discuss their marriage. However, Li Shengjia ignored other things and refused to agree. He must have a bigger agenda.

It's a pity that the good daughter was stubborn and decided on that poor scholar!

I was deceived by his sweet words and refused to listen no matter how I tried to persuade him...

Ugh!

"Okay, okay, don't mention it, don't mention it." Father Zhu saw his daughter's eyes starting to turn red, and immediately softened his heart.

The original owner wanted to move next to Li Shengjia, but Zhu's father refused to allow it. In the end, the original owner's eyes were swollen from crying, so he asked Zhu's father to compromise.

When walking back to the room, Zhu Baishao lowered his eyes slightly, thinking about the next way in his mind.

After the Qionglin Banquet, Princess Yunzhu will ask her to go to the capital. When she enters the palace, she will have the opportunity to approach Emperor Gao Yang and complete the task.

Now it's just a matter of waiting.

……

Beijing.

The mountains and forests are green, the grass and trees are sprouting, the plum blossoms are falling, and the willows are beginning to bloom. It is the perfect time for spring.

It has been two days since the spring announcement, and today is the day when the emperor holds the Qionglin Banquet.

There were crowds of people outside the palace, and there was constant laughter and laughter. Many Jinshi were waiting to enter the palace for the banquet. Naturally, it was inevitable to greet each other and congratulate each other.

They are all Jinke Scholars, so naturally they are high-spirited.

Among the group of people was a 17-year-old boy who stood out because of his elegant and delicate appearance.

That was Li Shengjia, the third flower appointed by the emperor.

The corners of his brows and eyes were filled with pride, and the corners of his mouth could not be suppressed, and he nodded frequently to the people around him.

Not long after, a eunuch came over to guide them to the Qionglin Banquet.

Li Shengjia held his head high and his chest high, and faced the moment of honoring his ancestors with a spring breeze on his face.

Qionglin's banquet was held in the imperial garden, where delicacies and fine wines were on display, and everyone was excited.

After Emperor Gao Yang said some serious words, the palace band dancers came on stage to perform songs and dances, and everyone toasted to celebrate, which was very enjoyable.

It's just that Li Shengjia was a little unhappy. He found that he couldn't get in the conversation because those Jinshi were talking about anecdotes in the capital. He had only been in Beijing for a short time and didn't understand these things.

Seeing that he looked unhappy, those who wanted to curry favor with him changed the subject and started talking about women.

When this topic came up, everyone had a say and started to talk at length.

Someone asked out of curiosity: "Isn't Tanhua Lang not yet married? Now in high school, his future is limitless, and I still have a younger sister waiting to be married..."

"Hey, hey, I also have a girl who is as beautiful as a flower. If the flower hunter is interested..."

"..."

Many people drank and relaxed, and began to laugh and joke around.

For a moment, Li Shengjia's side became the center of a banquet.

When the emperor, who was sitting high on the throne, saw it, his cold eyes showed some interest. He stood up and walked over. The eunuch next to him quickly followed.

When the other ministers saw the emperor walking by, they all fell silent, which made the area around Li Shengjia even more noisy.

Li Shengjia was surrounded by many people and had drunk wine. His face was already red with excitement. He stood up and cupped his hands around him and said, "Thank you all for your support. Shengjia deserves it..."

"Hey, you certainly deserve it. Li Tanhua is engaged in Jiangnan, right?"

Naturally, some people couldn't stand him for being such a limelight, and some Jinshi who were also from Jiangnan made fun of him.

Hearing these words suddenly, Li Shengjia was startled, and then explained with a forced smile: "Well, that was just a childhood joke, how can it be taken seriously?"

The man seemed to know a lot about Li Shengjia and the original owner, and the sarcasm on his face became even more sarcastic, "So it turns out that Li Tanhua was still a child when she was 14 years old? What's more, a gentleman promised a lot of money, and he agreed to the young lady's engagement, so why would he declare to the outside that he didn't? Where’s the engagement?”

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