Since the purpose was to let Princess Ningyang appreciate the customs and customs of Mingzhou Prefecture, it was not appropriate to place the banquet in Mingzhou Prefecture. Ye Zhenzhen made many choices and finally decided on the Royal Forest Garden in Zijinchi.
Mingzhou Prefecture, which was once the ancient capital of three dynasties, is a gathering place of humanities. There are many palaces and gardens left over from the previous dynasty. Many palaces are in disrepair for a long time. The government offices do not have money to repair them, so they are locked up all year round. Only relevant officials are left to guard and maintain them, barely allowing them to be used.
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The Royal Forest Garden in Zijin Pond is one of the many palaces and gardens. Most of the palaces in the Linyuan are sealed off, but the area around Zijin Pond is open all year round, and even ordinary people can come here to enjoy themselves.
Zijin Pond is an artificially dug lake with a circumference of nine miles. It was used to train naval forces in the previous generation. Now it has become an excellent place for people to swim in the water, fish, swim in the lake, and dig lotus roots. Walk along the south bank of Zijin Pond
There is a large hall built by the water. It was the place where the former emperors came to watch the naval training, and occasionally held banquets here.
To the west is Xianhong Bridge, which is about a few hundred steps from the south to the north of the bridge. Because its colors are as magnificent as a hanging rainbow, it is named Xianhong Bridge. Although Xianhong Bridge is not long, the bridge deck is very lively, and there are half-blind people doing divination.
, there are porters selling food, there are oil charcoal men setting up stalls, and there are all kinds of food stalls... There are old men who are eager to go fishing. They don’t even need to eat breakfast. They just need to sit at the bridge and there will be hot food.
Meals are delivered to you, which is very convenient.
At the end of the bridge is the palace complex. Tourists are not allowed to visit this palace complex, so the verandah palace is particularly lively and popular. There are all kinds of actors and vendors. As long as you can see it in the market, you can find it here.
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The east bank of Zijin Pond is covered with weeping willows. There are colorful sheds and curtains for rent, providing convenience for spring and autumn tourists. There are many wine shops, casinos and tiles here. From dawn to curfew, the noise never stops.
Further north is the back door of Zijin Pond. There are no buildings or entertainment venues here. Only the Beiqin River flows slowly through it. There are few tourists here and it is a paradise for fishermen.
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Ye Zhenzhen had only heard of such a bustling and lively place, but had never had time to go there. If she hadn't been worried about the venue for the banquet and Li Yue gave her advice, she would never have been able to think of this perfect place.
As a forest garden of the former dynasty, the Royal Forest Garden's grandeur and nobility will definitely not disgrace Princess Ningyang's status. In addition, it is a lively place to play, so it is perfect for the princess to appreciate the customs and customs of Mingzhou Prefecture.
The more Ye Zhenzhen thought about it, the more she thought it was good, and she invited Zhang San over: "This banquet will be held at the Zijin Pool Linshui Palace. Zhang San and Li Yue, you two will make arrangements together, such as the layout of the venue, the arrangement of dishes, etc.
You discuss these first and then show them to me. I will give you the guest list this afternoon. Please arrange it carefully and don't conflict."
This was the first banquet held by their master since he came to Mingzhou Mansion, and it was organized to invite Princess Ningyang. This showed how solemn it was, and neither Zhang San nor Li Yue dared to be rash, and immediately and solemnly agreed.
After they left, Ye Zhenzhen suddenly thought that the previous prefects must have used the Zijin Pond to receive distinguished guests, and it must have been recorded in the government documents, so she made a special trip to the former government office to borrow documents from Yang Tongzhi.