It was the 32nd year of the reign of Emperor Guozong of Tang and Song Dynasties.
It's spring time.
The green willows on the embankment are graceful and graceful, the kingfishers are singing in the sky, and the spring scenery is bright all the way. Ming Xixi is in a good mood. She still remembers three years ago when she left with the yellow and yellow colors on the ground. When she comes back now, she is covered in warmth and intoxicating beauty.
Spring.
Ming Xixi suddenly remembered that it was April in the world, so she lay beside the car window, twirling her little hands in circles, shaking her head and saying: "Gently, I left without taking a single cloud; gently, I left again.
Here we come, wrapped in the gentle spring breeze... Ah, lovely blue lotus, my blue lotus, nothing can stop me from my yearning for freedom, my unbridled life, even through the speed of space and time, I have never felt hesitant.
.Whether I look down or up, the road under my feet, the sky above, the free world in my heart, so clear and high, is always blooming with the blue lotus that never fades."
"Miss Fifth, you read so well." Since leaving Lanlian three years ago, Hua'er has become more and more aware of Miss Fifth's eccentric talent.
Ming Xixi smiled brightly and proudly: "Sister Hua'er, have you seen Blue Lotus?"
Hua'er shook his head: "I haven't seen it before. I heard that blue lotus is only planted in the palace."
"Well, the royal family is so selfish. I, Ming Xixi, will promote the blue lotus all over the world and popularize it to the public." Ming Xixi was bold and confident, so the palace? She could just steal it.
Hua'er scratched her little nose and chuckled: "You thought you bought rapeseeds to grow vegetables."
"Hehe..." Ming Xixi didn't refute, her sweet and clear laughter was carried far and wide by the wind. Little did she know that her head-shaking words were heard by others.
"Whose child is that?"
A gorgeous carriage gradually passed by. In the carriage, the questioner's voice was as clear as a spring, slightly deep. The man driving the carriage echoed: "Sir, look at the carriage you are riding in, it belongs to an ordinary family, and the little girl is quite good-looking."
Carved in pink and jade, it is lovable."
"Oh." After a voice, the carriage returned to silence, and there was no sound again.
At sunset, I finally saw the majestic and thick city walls of the Blue Lotus City. The two characters "Blue Lotus" were vigorously and plainly carved, glowing dazzlingly under the setting sun.
The two carriages entered the city one after the other, pulled away from each other, and then drove off on the wrong road. Ming Xixi quietly raised a corner of the curtain and glanced in the direction of the retreating carriage, to the east.
"Sister Hua'er, who live in the east of the city?"
"To the east of Lanlian City is the imperial palace, and to the southeast, except for the prince and uncle, are the residences of officials below the third rank." Hua'er told everything he knew.
Ming Xixi asked in surprise: "Where are the other directions? Who live there?"
Hua'er said: "Extending from the southeast to the south, there are concentrated residences of officials of third rank and above and some wealthy people with large family businesses. To the west, there are mainly business families and ordinary families, and to the north, there are basically poor people and homeless people.
Gathering place.”
"Oh, the distinction is so clear." In terms of Feng Shui, the north has always been the place where Yin Qi gathers, which is unlucky, while the east is a symbol of purple Qi coming from the east. This country of Tang and Song Dynasties is really not an ordinary superstition
, no wonder she was sent to Hancheng back then, just because Hancheng is located in the north. Thinking of this, Ming Xixi suddenly remembered that the bullshit Taoist Priest Mingyue who cursed herself as a little disaster star back then, I heard he was from Guanyun Taoist Temple, hum.
, when she grows up, she will first teach that bullshit Taoist Priest Mingyue a lesson, and then turn that bullshit Guanyun Taoist Temple upside down.
The carriage stopped in front of an extraordinary mansion. Ming Xixi raised her little head and looked up at the solemn words "Youxiang Mansion" above. The dark red door and the copper bell on the door handle were shining with golden light, which was quite luxurious.
The door opened slowly, and a man in his forties walked out, dressed as a butler. Ming Xixi looked at Hua'er, but Hua'er looked confused and surprised. She didn't recognize this butler.
"Fifth Miss is back. Old slave Lao Zhong is the second housekeeper in the house. Fifth Miss, you have worked hard all the way, please come in." Lao Zhong has a shrewd and calm face and a thin body. Ming Xixi stared at him with three white eyes.
Look, an angelic smile spread across her little face, and her voice was sweet and soft: "Uncle Lao Zhong, we have just come back, please ask Uncle Lao Zhong to lead the way."
"Fifth Miss, please follow me here." Lao Zhong was stunned by her small smile for a moment, but he reacted very quickly and led the way without leaving any trace.
Three years ago, Ming Xixi was sent to Hancheng as soon as she passed through the country. She knew nothing about anyone and everything in the Ming Mansion. The steward Lao whom she met for the first time intuitively felt that he was not a simple character.
Along the way, Ming Xixi saw the luxurious atmosphere of wealthy people. Pavilions, waterside pavilions, garden corridors, cornices and carved walls, every flower, grass and stone all showed the nobility and luxury of the owner. The maids and servants she met on the road, Ming Xi
Unfortunately, she didn't recognize any of them. Hua'er naturally recognized many of her colleagues, but unfortunately, they had eyes on the top of their heads and looked down upon her and Miss Fifth.
Entering a large courtyard, looking around, the peonies in the garden are really worthy of the wealth and wealth of this courtyard. Before approaching the hall, I smelled the aroma of food, and Ming Xixi's little belly sang in time.
After a half-day carriage ride, there was no rice left, so it would be strange not to be hungry.
The moment she stepped into the dining room, Ming Xixi looked around and scanned the decorations in the hall, which were extremely exquisite and luxurious. Then her eyes fell on a large round table in the middle, where six or seven people were sitting. When she heard the footsteps, they all
Look at the person walking into the dining room.
A note to readers:
I wish you all a happy Dragon Boat Festival in advance!