Quick Wear: The Cannon Fodder Male Supporting Character's Counterattack

Chapter 391 The Cuckold Emperor (3)

They went back to check the wind direction and found that it was actually in their favor!

Because Ning Ning did remove Liu Yan from the draft list, but he also directly scrapped the entire list.

In fact, he cancelled the entire beauty contest, and all the ladies were free to marry on their own.

Ning Ning only came to this world to complete a mission, so of course it was impossible for her to marry a wife or a concubine for her original self. Moreover, her original self had devoted herself to Liu Yan in the past and had no interest in other ladies. So why bother to choose her and bring her into the palace, letting her stay alone in the deep palace?

But the Liu family doesn't see it that way. They think Ning Ning is still angry with Liu Yan. Since Liu Yan doesn't want to enter the palace, the emperor simply doesn't want anyone else. Doesn't this prove that the emperor is devoted to her?

Liu Yan was even more proud. She felt it was boring to stay at home. Now was the season when the flowers in Beijing were in full bloom. She changed her mind and started preparing for a flower-viewing banquet.

She loved to prepare various banquets and enjoy the pleasure of being the center of attention among the noble ladies.

Liu Chang didn't say anything after hearing this. Liu Yan refused to take the initiative to find Ning Ning to admit her mistake. He also felt that if she kept admitting her mistakes, she would lose her daughter's status. Over time, the emperor would not take her so seriously. It would be better to leave her alone.

But we can't let the emperor hear the news about Liu Yan, so why not hold a flower-viewing banquet of the highest standard? As long as it causes a sensation among the noble ladies, it will surely reach the emperor's ears.

Therefore, he gave his full support and let Liu Yan book the best courtyard in the capital. He sent all the servants in the Liu Mansion there. Fearing that there was not enough manpower, he also borrowed many servants from relatives and old friends.

Everyone was making preparations and there was a busy scene everywhere.

The Liu family's housekeeper directed the servants to move around the courtyard, wiping the tables and chairs spotlessly clean and arranging them neatly and orderly.

She also hired the most famous embroidery workshop in the capital and had the embroiderers work day and night to embroider exquisite floral patterns on the brocade curtains for the banquet. They used the finest silk threads, which sparkled with colorful light in the sun.

He also invited several of the most famous opera troupes in the capital to rehearse the new play immediately and perform a cappella songs to entertain the audience.

In addition to the cooks in the mansion, several of the most famous chefs in the capital were also hired. The ingredients were all carefully selected and the most expensive, and the chefs were specifically instructed to use their best skills.

The pastry chefs skillfully make all kinds of exquisite snacks with unique shapes and fragrant aroma.

The gardeners were also reminded to prune the branches in advance and place the most beautiful flowers in prominent positions.

In the garden, peonies are gorgeous, peonies are charming, roses are fragrant, and hundreds of flowers are competing for beauty, making people feel like they are in a fairyland.

Liu Yan also went to the Treasure House to buy a purple crystal hairpin, an emerald eight-treasure bracelet and a gold-thread pearl crown. She also went to the Jinxiu Shop to have a skirt made with the most precious purple gold gauze and colorful cloud gauze to ensure that she could outshine all the other girls.

She went to the yard and took a closer look. She nodded slightly and told the housekeeper, "Well, it's still passable. You need to keep a closer eye on it and make sure the servants don't make any mistakes. As long as you do it to perfection, I will naturally reward you handsomely."

"Yes. Don't worry, young lady."

The housekeeper quickly agreed and said to them loudly, "You all heard it, right? You all should be careful and not make any mistakes. Our lady will reward you handsomely. Otherwise, you'd better watch out for your skin."

"How dare we not try our best?"

"Yes, everyone knows that Miss Liu is the future Queen, but Master, how can we not serve her wholeheartedly!"

The servants responded one after another, but Liu Yan just smiled and pretended not to hear anything the Queen said.

On the day of the flower-viewing banquet, magnificent carriages arrived one after another, and noble ladies dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing pearls and jade on their heads walked into the courtyard with graceful manners.

At the banquet, the sound of stringed instruments was melodious and the dancers were dancing gracefully.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled shadows.

A breeze blew by, and the petals fell like a rain of flowers.

People were either sitting in the pavilion or strolling along the paths among the flowers, laughing and chatting with each other, holding round fans, sniffing the fragrance of the flowers, and exclaiming in admiration from time to time.

Even though they all had extraordinary status, they all felt that this banquet was extremely luxurious and expensive, second only to a royal banquet.

Liu Yan felt very proud, but it was a pity that she couldn't invite Ouyang Fen to come.

As a noble lady, she is destined to sacrifice for her family, but Brother Ouyang will definitely understand her.

Maybe they will have the chance to be together day and night in the future!

Just as she was feeling regretful, suddenly a few servants who looked like managers walked up to her angrily, and the housekeeper of the Liu residence tried her best to stop them.

"Hey, you are not allowed to be rude. You don't even know what kind of family our Liu family is. Why do we owe you such a small amount of money? The ladies are having a banquet now. You are not allowed to go over and make trouble!"

"You are so arrogant. It's just a small amount of money. Why don't you guys owe me money? There are many noble people in the capital. If everyone owes us money, we will not be able to do business anymore!"

"That's right, I have to get the money today!"

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and the guests cast curious glances at her. Liu Yan felt completely humiliated, and frowned as she asked what was going on.

A manager who led the group said, "It's not that we are being rude, but it cost a lot of money to prepare for this flower viewing banquet. We have been busy until now, but we haven't received any payment. For example, our troupe specially invited several famous opera singers from other places. They traveled a long way and now they want money. We can't let them pay for it, right?"

"Yes, we gardeners have been busy preparing for this flower viewing banquet and we are exhausted. You promised to reward us at the beginning. Now, let alone reward, you haven't even paid us wages. You can't go back on your word!"

"We have closed the restaurant for a few days to host your flower-viewing banquet, but now we haven't received a penny. We paid for all the food! We are ordinary people, and we rely on this hard-earned money to support our families. You can't just keep dragging your feet and not paying!"

"The jewelry you are wearing on your head is the most expensive in our Treasure House. Sorry, I won't sell it on credit. You have to give me the money, otherwise my boss will have to fire me! Please have pity on us!"

Liu Yan was so angry that she was shaking slightly. She questioned the housekeeper: "How do you do things? Didn't I tell you to sort out the accounts and take them to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to settle the accounts? How come you can't even do this!"

"Well, young lady, I took them there, but the man from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said, said..."

"What?! You don't have to hide it. It's broad daylight. Is there anything you can't tell others? Just say it!"

"Uh, yes. The official from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that since the young lady is not a member of the royal family, the Ministry of Internal Affairs cannot be responsible for her expenses. All these expenses must be paid by our mansion!"

"What? It was always like this before. If I needed money, I would go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get it!"