Tomorrow is the opening day of Jin·Mingchi Park, and Su Shi has a headache.
Being low-key is the way to go.
Su Shi doesn't want to appear in front of everyone yet, and his current relationship network is not very solid, so it is not the time for him to be in the limelight.
But he had to obey His Highness King Jing's instructions. Su Shi sighed and said to Yue Siling behind him: "You don't have to go tomorrow. Just have a good rest at home."
Su Shi didn't take Yue Siling with him because he didn't want her to face that complicated scene with him.
Su Shi is just a Tongzhilang. In the eyes of ordinary people, having an official position is a superior existence, but in the eyes of those nobles, hehe, it is better not to mention this official position.
In other words, if Su Shi goes tomorrow, he will basically bow to everyone he sees. This is not Weiguang's business. Su Shi certainly doesn't want Yue Siling to suffer along with him.
"Master, I..." Yue Siling understood Su Shi's thoughts and knew that he was doing it for her own good, but she still wanted to share the joys and sorrows with Su Shi.
"Give the young master some time, follow me when you go out, so people won't look down on us, okay?" She said in a consultative tone, but her attitude was very determined. Seeing in Yue Siling's eyes, she knew that the young master
The decision was made and could not be changed, so he nodded quickly and said: "Everything depends on the young master."
"Be good." Su Shi seemed to be in a better mood at the moment, so he laughed and patted Yue Siling's head with his big hand.
Yue Siling was also obedient. He lowered his body immediately and let Su Shi's white hands gently caress the top of his head.
Putting his hand on Yue Siling's head, Su Shi thought in his heart that it would be best not to offend him tomorrow, otherwise he would be a very vengeful person.
Regardless of whether he wanted to or not, the sun finally rose. Su Shi was served by Yue Siling. After washing and eating, he was pushed by Lou Yang and got into the carriage in a wheelchair. The dragon and tiger brothers were guarding him.
The little white pigeon acted as the groom, raised the whip in his hand, and slowly left the Su Mansion and headed straight for Jin Mingchi.
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Imperial City.
After King Jing Zhao Xi had dinner early in the morning, he came to Chunjin Palace and waited for Princess Fukang to accompany him.
Today is the Spring Equinox, and it is also the day when Jin Mingchi Park opens. It also represents the true beginning of the year, and the royal family has always attached great importance to it.
As long as the nobles of some status in the palace have nothing to do on this day, they have to travel to Jin Mingchi with their subjects.
Of course, King Jing Zhao Xi and Princess Fukang Zhao Huirou are nobles among nobles, so they will naturally go. Especially if Renzong Zhao Zhen is not born, then they represent the supreme royal family, and they want to go.
A trip can show the royal attention.
Speaking of which, this was the first time Zhao Xi went to Jin Mingchi when the park opened. He was too young and in poor health before, so he had no chance to go, so he seemed particularly excited.
I got up early and after tidying up, I came to Chunjin Palace. I thought Princess Fukang had tidied up long ago, but the wait only lasted half an hour.
"Sister Rou, are you okay yet? The park is about to open?" Zhao Xi, who was sitting on a soft pedestal outside the door, finally couldn't bear to speak.
"Don't worry, it's still early. We don't necessarily have to arrive when the park opens. We can arrive later. Well, Brother Xi, come in and see which clothes I look good on." came the message in the wing room quickly.
Zhao Huirou's voice.
"Hey, women, it's really troublesome." Although Zhao Xi is only three years old, his male chauvinist mentality has already taken shape.
As he spoke, he walked towards the side room. Upon entering, the first thing that caught his eye was a bed full of brocade clothes of various styles and colors.
Speaking of which, there was no cotton in the Song Dynasty, and even silk production was limited. Under normal circumstances, there were not many styles of clothes. Especially among the people, it was still popular to wear paper clothes for the winter.
That's right, it's about wearing paper clothes. These paper clothes were used to burn the dead in later generations, but now they are worn by many people. They can keep out the cold and can be worn out to meet people. What's more, the price is relatively low.
, is actually the first choice of the people.
The people are like this, and the nobles can't be much stronger. For example, some of Renzong Zhao Zhen's brocade robes have patches on them, which proves everything.
But Renzong Zhao Zhen was very fond of the eldest princess Zhao Huirou, and she was the only one who had so many beautiful clothes.
"Sister Rou, what are you doing? Have your clothes been taken out? Are you going to find your husband?" Tong Yanwuji, three-year-old Zhao Xi has heard about many men from others when she grew up.
To get a wife, a woman needs to marry a husband.
Zhao Xi was shocked when he saw Zhao Huirou put a lot of powder on a face that was originally made of pink and jade, making it look like an imp with various colors.
, then he thought of something and said casually.
"Nonsense, who is looking for a husband? It's just... It's such an important day. We represent the face of the royal family and we always need to dress up. This is also about respecting others, isn't it?" Zhao Huirou explained with strong words.
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Zhao Huirou is Zhao Xi's only playmate. Not only that, because she is three years younger, Zhao Huirou usually bullies him, which makes Zhao Xi, the younger brother, a little afraid of this sister.
Seeing that Zhao Huirou's explanation was unreasonable, Zhao Xi did not dare to say anything more. He was afraid that he would anger his sister and he would be the unlucky one soon.
"Okay, I'm not looking for husband, but it's really getting late. Should I put on a suit and go to the garden? If I go late, my father will be unhappy." At this point, Zhao Xi thought of it.
He said, "By the way, if we go late, if some of the guests leave early, won't they not be able to see us?"
Zhao Huirou didn't pay attention to the previous sentence that her father was unhappy.
No matter how bad Renzong Zhao Zhen's mood was, he would never get angry in front of Zhao Huirou. She was not afraid of her father.
But when she heard that she was going late and some people might leave, Zhao Huirou became anxious. She dressed up just to show off to Brother Su. If Brother Su really left early, what was the point of dressing up?
"Okay, okay, the outfit I wore just now feels good, that's it." Zhao Huirou, who was in a hurry, made a decision quickly, and there was no need for Zhao Xi to rush her, so she went into the inner room and started to change clothes.
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Jin Mingchi.
It was extra lively today. When Su Shi's carriage approached the door, he saw that the place was already busy with traffic and people coming and going.
Horse-drawn carriages, mule carts, soft sedans, and people riding tall horses all came wearing brocade robes.
The man held a folding fan in his hand, and he would open it and fan it from time to time, showing a smile that would kill someone, just like a handsome young man.
The woman holds a brightly colored silk cloth in her hand. She will cover her face with the silk cloth from time to time, and then carefully look at people. Whenever she sees someone she likes, she will lightly purse her lips, revealing a shy smile.
Come.
When Su Shi saw this scene through the car curtain, he felt a chill in his heart.
How come this is not for a visit to a garden? Why does it feel so much like a blind date meeting from later generations?
Even though he was unhappy in his heart, Su Shi also knew the principle of doing as the Romans do when in the country. Although he vaguely felt something in his heart, no matter what the reason was, now that he was here, of course he still had to go through the formalities.
When the sedan stopped, Su Shi got off the carriage from the sloping board in a wheelchair. Behind him, Lou Yang pushed him and walked straight towards Jin Mingchi.
Today's Jin·Mingchi is no better than in the past. It is the opening day of the park. Countless dignitaries are coming. Even Su Shi can only bring one entourage there. Brothers like Longhu and Xiaobaige can only go there in the carriage.
Waiting nearby.
Nine miles and thirty paces around Jin Mingchi, there is a fairy bridge in the middle, with three rainbows on the bridge deck, red lacquer lanterns, a row of wild goose pillars at the bottom, and a boom in the center, which is called a camel's hump, like a flying rainbow.
At the head of the bridge there is the Baojin Tower with five connected halls, located in the middle of the water, with jade palaces, majestic pavilions, exotic flowers and stones, rare birds and monsters, docks and piers, warships and dragon boats, everything is complete.
Every March, Jin Ming Pond is full of spring, with peaches as red as brocade, willows as green as smoke, white butterflies among the flowers, and orioles on the trees. Residents of the capital come out to go to Jin Ming Pond for an outing. Lotus roots are also planted all over Jin Ming Pond.
On rainy nights, people love to come here to listen to the sound of rain hitting lotus leaves.
After the rain, the sky clears and everything is fresh and fresh, and there is a new atmosphere, so it is known as the "Jinchi Night Rain".
At the end of the bridge, there is a group of halls, called the Five Halls, which were the emperor's living quarters during his recreation. On the north bank, facing the Five Halls, there is an "Owu", also known as Longao, where the dragon boats are parked. To the north of the Xianqiao
Near the east bank, there is the Linshui Hall facing north, where banquets are given to officials.
Su Shi entered Jin Mingchi from the east gate, and went in the direction of Linshui Palace.
On the other hand, ordinary people can only enter through the west gate, and they are not qualified to approach the Linshui Palace. But those who violate the rules will be blocked by the guards responsible for safety. Those who refuse to listen will be imprisoned.
He was wearing a white robe and brocade uniform, which Yue Siling had made for Su Shi before.
The brocade was redeemed by the system, but the robe was sewn by Yue Siling herself. Not to mention, her craftsmanship was pretty good, and at least it fit Su Shi perfectly.
Holding the noble's invitation in hand, this was a symbol of status. Naturally, there were guards along the way to guide the way. Su Shi and Lou Yang soon arrived near the Linshui Palace.
"Master, the scenery here is really nice." Lou Yang, who was pushing the wheelchair, said with a sigh on his face.
"Well, it's not bad." Even Su Shi, who has seen many beautiful scenery in later generations, has to admit that Jin Mingchi was built very well, and many of the scenery are rare even in later generations. Especially there is no reinforced concrete here.
, it will give people a very natural feeling.
For example, in later generations, didn't many scenery focus on nature? Only such scenic spots will attract tourists from far away.
"Master, that's the man." Behind a rockery, a servant was pointing in the direction of Su Shi.