Yan Shiyan is a reserved person, and the only people who can move him are himself and his brothers and sisters who grew up with him.

Even Yan Changqing was not considered one of his own, let alone these people whom he had just met.

Unexpectedly, his indifference was taken by people as a sign of being indifferent to fame and fortune.

After the excitement, everyone headed towards their seats.

In order to avoid suspicion, Lu Yun invited people with families. At this moment, there was no distinction between male and female guests, and every family sat down.

Except for her, she is the only one who is ready to get married.

When Xie Shu was building momentum for Lu Yun, he portrayed her as a remarkable woman who ignored worldly ethics, in order to pave the way for this banquet.

She is such a remarkable woman, isn't it too cliché to investigate whether she met a stranger?

Amidst the chaos, Qin Yaoguang was still chatting and laughing with Chun Ning, and even Yan Shiyan did not move an inch.

In terms of the identities of the people present, Qin Yaoguang was the most honorable.

If she doesn't sit down, everyone else has to stand.

The smile on Lu Yun's lips froze, but he didn't dare to reach out and rub it.

It was clearly her who hosted the banquet, but Qin Yaoguang stole the limelight. How could she not hate him?

If she had known that Qin Yaoguang would really come, she would have been prepared for it.

And for everyone, there was a sense of watching a good show in their eyes.

Doesn’t Lu Yun want to take advantage of the situation?

Now that the eldest princess and her husband are here, let’s see what other tricks she can use.

The two women were at loggerheads with each other, and before they knew it, Yan Changqing had become the focus of everyone's attention.

Yan Changqing had no psychological burden at all. He strode to the seat in the middle and gestured to Qin Yaoguang: "Madam, please take a seat."

Yan Changqing knew Xie Shu's plan clearly.

When he defended Qin Yaoguang in public, it did not arouse Xie Shu's suspicion, but instead made him seem more open.

This position originally belonged to Lu Yun before Qin Yaoguang appeared.

Lu Yun was so angry that her face turned pale.

But what can she do?

They could only watch as Qin Yaoguang, holding the hand of the maid, walked over slowly and sat down in a graceful manner.

That’s not all. After Qin Yaoguang sat down, she pointed to the empty seat next to her and said to Chun Ning, “Sister, sit here.”

"Thank you for the reward, Sister Royal."

Chun Ning thanked them with a sweet smile, and asked Lan Qiao to find an embroidered cushion for Yan Shiyan so that he could sit behind them.

As for Yan Changqing, huh!

My brother-in-law is such a popular guy, let him sit wherever he wants!

Yan Changqing had no choice but to touch his nose and give up sitting.

Just stand there!

He could still stand behind his wife and feel very happy.

Qin Yaoguang sat down, and then the others took their seats one after another. Lu Yun, who had become the host, had to add a set of table and chairs to sit opposite Qin Yaoguang.

Fortunately, this banquet was held in a sitting circle format, with no obvious distinction between the main and the secondary.

Even if she sat opposite the eldest princess, she would not be at a disadvantage.

Lu Yun comforted herself in her heart, smiled gently, and said to everyone, "Which lady has the peony just now?"

Before Qin Yaoguang came, they were playing the game of "Pass the Flower".

The rules are very simple. The person beating the drum has his eyes covered with silk and just has to beat the drum.

When the drum sounds, the peony flowers begin to be passed on.

When the drum stops, whoever holds the flower branch must compose a poem or a couplet that meets the requirements on the spot according to the peony flower order and corresponding rhyme planned today.

If you can't do it, you have to drink a glass of wine.

If the person next to you is touched by the flower branch when the drum stops, he or she should also drink half a cup.

The lady sitting next to Qin Yaoguang is the wife of Duke Anguo.

She explained the drinking order and rhyme to Qin Yaoguang in a low voice, and said with a smile: "With your talent, the drinking order should be easy for you to master."

Drinking games are an elegant game with a long history.

Especially in crowded occasions, it is lively and no one will be left out, and everyone has equal status under the rules.

Qin Yaoguang was not at all surprised that Lu Yun would choose this kind of entertainment.

However, unlike what Lady Anguo had expected, she had lived in the modern world for her entire life, so how could she still remember the games that were popular in Beijing today?

Although she still had muscle memory for the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, composing poetry was really difficult for her.

Not to mention stipulating the rhymes and the words that must appear, even if she was allowed to let go, she wouldn't be able to do it!

But everyone present thought that she should be able to easily master this familiar game.

Even Lu Yun looked at her as if facing a great enemy.

I’m afraid she’ll take the opportunity to attract attention.

Qin Yaoguang secretly groaned, and in a flash, he came up with a plan.

"Brother Yan, come here."

She turned around and waved to Yan Shiyan, asking Guyu to put his seat in front of her, and said with a smile, "You come and play the drinking game for your mother."

It doesn’t matter if I can’t do it, she has a big son.

Yan Shiyan was stunned.

Mother, does she trust him so much?

He lowered his eyelids slightly, as if trying to hide the emotion welling up in his heart: "Mother, I'm afraid I can't do it well."

No matter how hard he works, he has only been learning for a few months.

I have just learned the basics of poetry and couplets, which is still the entry level. How can I compare with you all here?

He is not afraid of losing face, he is afraid of bringing shame to his mother.

Qin Yaoguang understood his thoughts and encouraged him, "If it is really your mother's turn, feel free to write a poem. If you can't do it, I will drink."

Yan Shiyan is only eleven years old, so it’s not shameful if he doesn’t do well.

If you do it well, you will be proud.

Qin Yaoguang calculated the account clearly.

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a low laugh from behind her, and Yan Changqing's voice came: "Why don't you write a poem while Shi Yan writes a poem, and I'll drink."

In a word, the arrangements are clear.

Qin Yaoguang felt relaxed and leaned back in the chair, with a lazy posture and a smile on her lips.

Chun Ning immediately refused to give in and said angrily, "Imperial sister, you have someone to do everything for you. I am all alone. Why don't you give Brother Yan to me?"

Qin Yaoguang refused to do that.

If Yan Shiyan left, wouldn't she be exposed immediately?

So, she looked at Yan Shiyan with a smile and asked, "Brother Yan, your aunt wants you to help her, are you willing?"

While asking, she also gave him a look where Chunning couldn't see.

Meaning: Don't agree to it.

Yan Shiyan couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart: Why is my mother acting like a child and even teaming up with me to cheat?

Of course he refused.

After hearing Qin Yaoguang's question, Chun Ning looked at Yan Shiyan eagerly, trying to persuade him: "Brother Yan, I taught you how to write poems and couplets. People should not forget their roots, don't you think?"

She thought that she had been teaching at Feng Zhui Academy for so long, and even if she had no credit, she had worked hard.

Besides, she spends much more time with the children than the imperial sister, right?

After spending so much time together, although Yan Shiyan's temperament has become a little cold, her relationship with Yan Shiyan is still very good.

There was no reason for Yan Shiyan to refuse.

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