Chapter 943 Duan Family Flower Banquet

Baiyunxi knew clearly that with the title of Imperial Merchant, the Duan family not only engaged in domestic business, but also had contact with many foreign businessmen.

Mutual trade was opened on the border of the Song Dynasty, and many foreigners entered the country and used their blankets and leathers to barter with the Central Plains people. The Duan family made a name for themselves on the border with their business skills.

Not only do they often interact with these people, but they can also organize camel teams and travel to foreign lands.

"This sunroom is really nice. There is no need to burn charcoal. The sunlight alone during the day can keep the house warm." Baiyunxi nodded and complimented in agreement.

Dare to show your wealth so openly, it is really bold.

Baiyunxi's family appeared in the Duan family and immediately became the focus of everyone's attention. Everyone was unfamiliar with them, but they were also curious. Who made a Hanlin bachelor suddenly appear in the Bai family?

Everyone knows what that seat represents.

When people looked at her, Bai Yunxi didn't care and kept smiling appropriately. It was her first time in a strange place and she was not familiar with everyone. Likewise, these people didn't understand her either.

Their eyes collided inadvertently, and both parties would smile politely to resolve the embarrassment.

At this time, an old lady sitting at the top of the greenhouse came in from Baiyun River. She stared at her from time to time, and occasionally lowered her head to talk to the people around her.

Mrs. Duan noticed the old lady's gaze and immediately took Bai Yunxi a step forward.

"That is the Prime Minister's wife. It is very difficult to find her on weekdays."

Bai Yunxi raised her eyebrows. It turned out to be the Mu family. No wonder she kept staring at her.

The two of them walked up to Mrs. Mu. Although Mrs. Duan was the head of the family, it was obvious that she respected the Mu family.

"This is Bai Hanlin's mother. She has just arrived in Beijing. Mrs. Mu doesn't go out much on weekdays. She is willing to condescend to her today. It really adds a lot of honor to my banquet."

After hearing this, Mrs. Mu's smile became more sincere.

"I'm old, and I'm very afraid of the cold, so I don't want to move. I know that there is a greenhouse in your courtyard and the scenery of hundreds of flowers blooming, so I wanted to come and join in the fun."

"Oh, even though it's thanks to the blessing of these flowers and plants, I'm really happy."

Mrs. Duan has a smile on her face, and she looks like a long-sleeved person who is good at dancing. When such people hold banquets, they usually won't be left in the cold.

Bai Yunxi took her daughter-in-law and Mrs. Du to salute her.

"Mrs. Mu is blessed with good fortune and good health."

The Prime Minister's wife, the rank of a first-grade imperial wife.

"No courtesy, I'm a guest here. Bai Shuren, you don't have to be polite."

Another person who took advantage of his son and became very successful.

Mrs. Mu looked at her for a moment and waved her hand gently.

Although he was born in the countryside, he seems to have a good temperament.

Her master mentioned Bai Hanlin more than once during these days, saying that the officials valued him very much. The master is getting older, and the age of retirement is getting closer and closer. Several promising disciples were recommended to the official family, but they did not arouse much interest from the official family.

The master was quite worried about this and could not sleep at night, for fear that something might happen. As they get older and sleep less, they inevitably chatter more.

Listening to Mrs. Mu's inner voice, Bai Yunxi almost trembled at the corner of her mouth. The official was so straightforward about a courtier, but he was still a helpless and humble family, so he was roasting it on the fire.

Finding wealth in danger is the situation of Xiaowu. No wonder Xiao Wu has been so busy every day since he came to Kyoto, and he reckons there are a lot of troublemakers around him.

The official family hired a poor family, and suddenly got Xiao Wu to be a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. Maybe there was a lot of thought behind it.

Now, it depends on Xiao Wu's ability. If he can withstand the overt and covert attacks, his future is bright. Otherwise, they will be torn apart to the point where not even a bone is left.

With such an enemy, Xiao Wu could only hug the big tree of Guanjia tightly, willingly using it as a sword in his hand to stab wherever he pointed.

However, this also shows that the officials are dissatisfied with the Mu family and want to replace the talents recommended by Prime Minister Mu with Xiao Wu.

It's right to think about it, the people recommended by the Mu family naturally have their hearts towards the Mu family. A dignified king naturally wants to find a pillar who will serve the court wholeheartedly.

There is no such thing as a free lunch. Next, it really depends on Xiao Wu’s ability.

Bai Yunxi sat down next to her. Zhang Yishan and Du Si sat behind her, looking at the female relatives coming in and out. Bai Yunxi was worried and turned around to tell her daughter-in-law to be careful and don't let others touch her.

"Don't worry, mother, I'm protected by ginkgo and lotus hearts. I won't go to crowded places."

She just came here today to get acquainted with each other, and when she gets older, she won't go out.

Just as they were talking, there was another commotion at the door, and Mrs. Duan walked in to welcome Princess Hehui.

"I thought the princess was busy and couldn't spare the time to come over."

"The whole of Kyoto knows that the Duan Family Courtyard is unique, so I naturally want to come and take a look. Look at this scene of hundreds of flowers blooming. It is really eye-catching."

Princess Hehui walked in, and everyone in the greenhouse stood up. There was no way, the princess was of the first rank, higher than the Prime Minister's wife.

After everyone saw the ceremony, Princess Hehui waved her hands directly, "No courtesy, today is Mrs. Duan's home court. I am just here to join in the fun and see the flowers she cultivated in the greenhouse. No need to be formal, just feel free to do it."

Hearing that the princess was so knowledgeable and reasonable, everyone couldn't help but praise her again. Baiyunxi couldn't help but sigh, no wonder Yaya didn't want to go out with her, there really was nothing to do, and there was a lot of flattery everywhere.

After everyone sat down, Princess Hehui's eyes lit up when she saw Baiyun Xi.

"Bai Shuren, why don't you see Miss Bai?"

"Back to the princess, my granddaughter is practicing at home as a prostitute."

During this period, it was a matter of pride for a girl to be good at embroidery, so she naturally had to flatter her granddaughter.

"That's a pity. I thought I could see that clever little girl." Princess He Hui's tone was full of regret. Little girls with pure personalities and flexible minds were rare.

"If you don't mind, you can come to our house to play."

Bai Yunxi smiled gently. Before she left, she had also asked Yaya. That girl didn't like banquets. She would rather practice embroidery at home than go out with her. She said that there were too many people at the banquet, and she had to put on airs, which was tiring.

Before Princess He Hui could speak, she heard a gentle laugh at the door,

"The princess arrived a little late. We have all been around. The banquet will start soon. You have to drink a glass of wine as a punishment."

As she spoke, Mu Zhuolan led a few girls over and joked with a smile.

"Isn't it just a glass of wine? What's the difficulty?" Princess He Hui raised her eyebrows and agreed.

Mu Zhuolan looked at Bai Yunxi and bowed slightly.

"I saw the princess talking to someone from a distance. It turned out to be Bai Shuren. The princess really likes your granddaughter and has mentioned her to me several times."

"My girl is young and has just come to Kyoto. She is very curious about the people and things in Kyoto. When she came back from the last poetry meeting, she said that the princess was nice and treated her kindly. She is looking forward to meeting her next time."