People who think I'm ugly are so sweet

During the Lantern Festival, Xu Xilu and Xu Xuanying drove to Prince Duan's Mansion together.

Because of his unattractive appearance, Xu Xilu seldom went out in the past 18 years, and he did not dare to use the name of the Xu family outside, for fear of embarrassing the Xu family.If he hadn't lost the twenty catties, Xu Taihe probably wouldn't have let him go to the Prince Duan's Qionglin Banquet.

Xu Xilu lifted the curtain and looked outside.The capital is worthy of being under the foot of the emperor, the market is extremely prosperous, people come and go, and there are even many foreigners in strange clothes.There are everything on the street, stalls, performers, jugglers, so lively.

The carriage drove for about half an hour, and the surroundings gradually quieted down. The noisy street outside the curtain disappeared, replaced by green tiles and vermilion walls, rich gates and high walls.At this moment, the driver of the carriage said: "Second Young Master, we are here."

Xu Xilu got out of the car by himself, and Xu Xuanying in front leaned out with the support of the groom.Xu Xilu walked over and said, "Brother's complexion is not very good, but what's wrong with his body?"

"It's nothing." Xu Xuanying didn't even have the strength to speak. He looked at the words "Duanwangfu" on the gate, his eyes flickered, as if he lost his mind.

"Big brother?"

Xu Xuanying regained her composure, and instructed: "Prince Duan's mansion is full of famous officials in the capital today, and most of them my second younger brother doesn't recognize them. After entering, I ask my second younger brother to talk less and look less, and just follow me."

Xu Xilu smiled: "It's natural."

Xu Xuanying showed talent when she was young, and was chosen by the late emperor as the youngest prince at that time, who is now the companion of Prince Duan.With this youthful friendship, Xu Xuanying entered the Imperial Academy again, and naturally became a frequent visitor to Prince Duan's residence.

A middle-aged man who seemed to be in charge opened the door, and when he saw Xu Xuanying, his face was a little happy, "Mr. Xu, you are here, come with the villain!" The man saw Xu Xilu who was following Xu Xuanying, and was puzzled. Said: "When did Mr. Xu change his servant?"

Xu Xilu: "..." After traveling through this body for so long, Xu Xilu is still not fully used to the feeling of being a supporting role.

Xu Xuanying hurriedly said: "Guan Liu, this is my younger brother..."

After a brief surprise, the man's face was full of smiles again, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's Mr. Xu Er, please come in quickly!"

The Xu family can be considered a wealthy family in the capital, but compared to this Duan Prince's Mansion, it is really a world of difference.Both Prince Duan and the present were descended from the Empress Dowager, and Prince Duan was also the old son of the late Emperor, and he had been doted on since he was a child.Even this end of the Prince's Mansion was completed by the empress dowager's own command of the chief executive.In the palace, there are flying pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings. It is rumored that the back garden of Duanwang Palace is not much smaller than the imperial garden in the palace, and all the furnishings inside are also according to the palace standards.Among the many royal relatives, only Prince Duan enjoyed this kind of wealth.

Today, Prince Duan's Mansion is much more lively than in the past.All talented scholars in the capital who can be called famous come to the banquet.There is a plum garden in Duanwang Mansion, and it is the time when the plum blossoms are in full bloom.Literati and poets come in groups, admiring the flowers and composing lyrics, and there are bright-eyed and white-toothed maidservants pouring tea and wine for them, which is very interesting.

As the two walked along, many people came forward to greet Xu Xuanying when they saw Xu Xuanying. When they saw Xu Xilu, they had to inquire. When they learned that Xu Xilu was the second son of the Xu family, their eyes became unpredictable.Xu Xilu was not on the same side as these scholars, and didn't care what these sour talents thought of him, but Xu Xuanying couldn't stand it anymore, and suggested: "There is a banquet ahead, if the second brother is hungry, we might as well go to the banquet first." To use something?"

Xu Xilu didn't care, said: "I listen to my elder brother."

At this time, Liu Guanshi who had just led the way for the two came out from nowhere, stopped Xu Xuanying and said: "Master Xu, the prince is here to invite you."

Xu Xuanying was stunned for a moment, and then said to Xu Xilu: "Second brother go first, I... come as soon as I go."

After Xu Xuanying left with Liu Guanshi, Xu Xilu came to the banquet alone.At this moment, most of the guests are gathered in the plum garden, and there are only a few here and there.Xu Xilu sat down at a random place. On the table was a young man in a purple shirt.The man held the wine glass in one hand and the vegetables in the other. He was eating happily. When he saw Xu Xilu, he paused for a while.Xu Xilu met his gaze and showed a polite smile.

"Your Excellency?" the man asked.

"I'm Xu Xilu," Xu Xilu said, "he's the second son of Xu Shangshu from the Xu family in the capital."

"It turns out to be from the Xu family!" The man smiled heartily, "We are still taking care of relatives. Oh, by the way, I am Xie Qingshen from the Xie family in Puzhou."

"Puzhou Xie family?" Xu Xilu blurted out, "You belong to brother Qingsu..."

"Qingsu is my cousin." Xie Qingshen said, "The Xie family of your Xu family is also my aunt."

"I see." On this occasion, both Xie Qingshen and Xu Xilu were misfits, and there was a sense of sympathy for each other.Xu Xilu raised his wine glass and said, "Then I will toast Brother Qingxin."

"It's easy to say." Xie Qingshen clinked wine glasses with Xu Xilu, and drank the wine in one gulp, "Brother Xilu doesn't look like a scholar, why did you come to this kind of banquet?"

Xu Xilu asked back: "Brother Qingxin is the same?"

Xie Qingxin laughed and said: "I didn't like studying since I was a child, and I can't compare to Qingsu's extraordinary talent. I can't get a job, so I can only stay in the capital and take care of several Zhuangzi and restaurants for Xie's family. By the way, Qinghuilou , is the property under my name."

Qinghuilou is one of the best restaurants in the capital. The cooks there come from all over the world. It is rumored that there are only unexpected things in Qinghuilou. industry.

"The little prince also often visits Qinghui Building, and I have some kind of friendship with the young prince. I dare not not come when the young prince invites you." Xie Qingxin said with a wry smile, "It's just that this kind of banquet is really not good. It suits me. If my cousin is still in Beijing, I will definitely pull him to take over the bag." Prince Duan is the youngest of all the princes, only 17 years old after the Chinese New Year, and most people who know him call him Xiao Prince.

Xu Xilu said: "I have never met Prince Duan before, this time I was able to enter Prince Duan's mansion only because of my brother's honor."

"Oh, yes, Xu Xuanying, right?" Xie Qingshen understood, "I've met him a few times, he is a talent, but like most scholars, he is too bookish."

"It sounds like Brother Qingxin is quite prejudiced against scholars?"

Xie Qingshen patted Xu Xilu's shoulder, "Brother Xu sees through, don't tell me it's broken. Come, have another drink, the little prince's wine is still very good. When you are free, you must come to my Qinghui Building, I will keep it for myself Treat you with good wine and keep you addicted to it!"

This Xie Qingxin is indeed a straightforward person, and it is also a rare person who does not dislike Xu Xilu because of his appearance.The two chatted happily. Xu Xilu drank a few more glasses without paying attention. When he realized it, his body was hot and his head was dizzy, but Xie Qingxin continued to persuade him as if nothing had happened. wine.

"Brother Qingxin, I really can't drink anymore..." Xu Xilu pushed away the wine glass Xie Qingxin handed over, and said helplessly.

"Where is this! Brother Xilu, you and I hit it off so well, how can we not drink two more glasses?"

"Then... I'm going to sober up, and I'll have a drink with brother Qingshen later." After Xu Xilu finished speaking, without waiting for Xie Qingshen's reaction, he got off the table as if running away, and Xie Qingshen didn't look back no matter how much he shouted.

Xu Xilu hurried all the way, passed through the noisy crowd, and walked towards the depths of the plum garden.Soon, the voices of people gradually became indistinct, and it took Xu Xilu another half a stick of incense to realize that there was no one around him.Facing the cool breeze, the tip of the nose is lingering with the fragrance of plum blossoms. The red plums seem to be dyed with paint, so bright and eye-catching, each piece looks like clumps of flames jumping.Xu Xilu slowly closed his eyes.

Not long after, Xu Xilu felt that he was almost sober, and when he was about to go back to the banquet, he vaguely heard a human voice not far away, and when he listened carefully, it turned out to be Xu Xuanying's voice.Xu Xilu looked for the sound and walked, and he saw Xu Xuanying standing quietly under the red plum tree, and there was another person standing beside him.

The man was dressed in black brocade clothes, with a luxurious temperament, and a luxurious and handsome outline, with eyebrows like distant mountains and starry eyes.Standing among the red plum bushes, he actually overshadowed the blooming plum blossoms.

I don't know which family's little brother this is, but with such an appearance, he must have harmed many boys and girls.Xu Xilu was thinking wildly, when he heard the man say to Xu Xuanying, "I want to see what kind of thing is not good or bad, dare to set your mind!"

"Yanqing," Xu Xuanying said with helplessness and entanglement in his voice, "it doesn't matter who it is, the important thing is that my parents have not allowed me to delay this matter any longer. can not go out……"

It turned out that this person was the famous Prince Duan, Song Yanqing.

"Then the king will kiss the important person in the Xu family." Song Yanqing said contemptuously, "Could it be possible that Xu Taihe dares to occupy the king outside the door?"

In just a few sentences, Xu Xilu was shocked by the deep meaning contained in it.Could this be the reason why Xu Xuanying was unwilling to discuss marriage?It turned out that he was not only Prince Duan's childhood companion, but also his...

A branch of plum blossoms couldn't bear the weight of the snow, so it squeaked and landed on Xu Xilu's head.Xu Xilu was startled, and couldn't help taking a step back. This movement made the surrounding red plums tremble.Song Yanqing heard the movement, turned her head and looked unexpectedly——

The fragrance of plum blossoms is clear and light, and the petals are scattered all over the sky like snow. In this picturesque scene, a man in black is standing in it, his figure is slightly unstable, and his face is a little flustered. It's really... a terrible sight.

Song Yanqing protected Xu Xuanying behind her, and cast her eyes on Xu Xilu like a knife, "Who?"