usatvline Chapter 122 Yelü Moqi
Chapter 122 Yelü Moqi
People are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion. Que Degang had just been promoted to a prince and had also arranged a marriage with a promising son-in-law. Therefore, this coming-of-age ceremony was held in an extremely grand manner.
The lengthy ceremony was only interesting for a short time; Shen Qing didn't want to participate again and focused her attention on the dessert plate in front of her.
What can relieve worries? Only delicious food. The imperial chef is quite skilled.
"My love."
Shen Qing had just eaten a jujube when she heard a melodious voice as clear as a spring.
Sigh~ I knew it was impossible to get full at this kind of banquet. Shen Qing silently put down her chopsticks, turned her head to the side and instantly performed a Sichuan opera face-changing act, revealing a sweet smile.
Lin Chisu and Qiu Yinong arrived together. Looking at the hairpins on Qiu Yinong's head, it was clear that she had also reached the age of marriage. Indeed, the students in the palace school were all around the same age.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
When girls get together, they inevitably gossip. After a few casual words, Shen Qing learned that Qiu Yinong was already engaged.
At fifteen, a woman is considered of marriageable age and can get married. Common girls often marry as early as fourteen or fifteen and begin to have children. Wealthy families, on the other hand, know a bit about health and wellness, and unless there are special circumstances, they usually get engaged after the coming-of-age ceremony and raise their children to be married at seventeen or eighteen.
Li Wan's situation was somewhat special. The "flying boat" crash six months ago had generated a lot of rumors, so to protect the reputations of both families, they immediately arranged the marriage.
Although the separation of men and women was not so strict as to result in the chopping off of a hand for even the slightest touch, it was still a feudal dynasty after all, and men and women had to get married if they were no longer allowed to touch each other.
Tragic, truly tragic...
Shen Qing turned his head to look at Li Wan, only to see her winking at the men's section and occasionally covering her mouth with a light laugh. Following his gaze, he saw that Su He was making faces at her while holding up a wine glass.
"..."
Okay, let's pretend he didn't say anything.
Shen Qing refused to be fed dog food and changed direction, but unfortunately saw Jiang Se and Le An exchanging glances again.
"..."
Shen Qing turned her head, wanting to chat with Ding Min, but saw the girl resting her chin on her hands, looking in the direction of Song Yuan.
"..."
The air around me is thick with the stench of romance; I can't stand being here anymore.
"Qingxi, let's go for a stroll in the garden."
"What a heavenly sound!" Shen Qing immediately accepted Qiu Yinong's invitation and got up to follow her to the back garden.
The two walked slowly among the flowers and trees, but remained silent the whole way, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Shen Qing noticed a faint sadness between Qiu Yinong's brows. What could be troubling someone of her age and family background?
"Yi Nong, are you not satisfied with your marriage to the Qi family's young master?"
Shen Qing had a basis for saying this. The Qi family was a newly risen noble family with a shallow background and humble origins. The aristocratic family was supposed to be too proud to arrange this marriage. However, from his past conversations with Qiu Yinong, he knew that she had extraordinary foresight and political acumen.
From this small example, we can see that Qiu was not a rigid old woman who blindly followed the old ways, but rather farsighted. Her choice to marry into the Qi family was probably to leave herself more options for the future.
Qiu Yinong frowned even more deeply upon hearing this, and sighed softly, "The clan's consideration is correct, so I have no choice but to marry. Qingxi, you are so smart, you should understand what I mean."
Shen Qing sighed inwardly. This was a tug-of-war between reason and emotion. Even a woman as insightful and talented as Qiu Yinong could not escape the fate of being manipulated by others and had no autonomy.
Shen Qing couldn't help her with this. Qiu Yinong was different from him. If he was pushed to the limit, he would just shout, "Unfilial daughter, leave with nothing!"
"I really envy Li Wan and Su Jinyu..."
Shen Qing could only pat her hand to comfort her. The two, from such different family backgrounds, were bound to have a tough time getting along.
Qiu Yinong was a strong-willed woman. She quickly adjusted her emotions and returned to her seat, her face no longer showing any signs of sorrow.
The coming-of-age ceremony banquet was drawing to a close, and Shen Qing and Li Wan bid each other a reluctant farewell.
Remember to come visit me often when you have time!
If guests come, Li Su can't keep making him work, can she?
"Cousin, I'll come see you tomorrow."
"My dear sister, it would be best if you stayed for a few days. I'll miss you!"
Li Wan felt a little embarrassed and nodded, thinking to herself, "My cousin has been sick, why has she become so clingy?"
Girl, you are truly the Bodhisattva Guanyin who saves people from suffering!
Li Wan was an honest and trustworthy child. The next day, she indeed stayed at the Shen residence for a while. Li Su had no choice but to let her go, and Shen Qing was also temporarily freed from her suffering and returned to a leisurely life.
Five days later, during a meal at Chunhui Hall, Shen Che brought back a message.
"Today, the Crown Prince Yelü Moqi of the Northern Desert led his delegation into Xuandu."
Yelü Moqi? Why does that name sound so familiar?
Wait a minute! Northern Desert!
Shen Qing suddenly stood up, drawing curious glances from everyone.
"Qingxi, what's wrong?"
"Uh...it's nothing." Shen Qing sat down awkwardly, poking at her chopsticks absently, her mind no longer on the food.
If nothing unexpected happens, Bei Mo will propose a marriage alliance. If he doesn't interfere this time, Le An should not be sent for the marriage alliance, right?
But thinking about it carefully, the key to Le'an's marriage to the Northern Desert in her previous life was not that the original owner suggested to the Fourth Princess that she marry in place of another, but that the Fourth Princess herself did not want to marry. So even if she hadn't spoken up, the Fourth Princess would have come up with this idea sooner or later.
It's really worrying. It's not that Shen Qing thinks the Fourth Princess should go for the marriage alliance, but if someone has to go, then of course it should be the princess who is worshipped by the people. Others don't enjoy that kind of blessing.
Most importantly, Le'an is truly a good person, and the original owner did indeed owe her something in her previous life.