"Jinlan, you can't favor one over the other. Please bring the two ladies with you."
There was a smile in the queen's eyes, and Yu Jinlan responded with a smile: "That's natural. The two sisters from the prime minister's house, my uncle, and Bao, let's go together. It will be more lively when there are more people!"
"Aunt, my niece wants to ask you for some easels, a piano, and a tea set. It would be better if you were willing to give your newly acquired Yunwu Tea to your niece! My niece will entertain the guests for you, don't you? You won't be able to bear it..."
"You girl..." The queen couldn't laugh or cry, and ordered the palace attendants around her, "Go and get it for her, otherwise I will complain again!"
"Thank you, aunt!"
The girl's family chatted together, and Yu Jinlan acted like the master and took a few people to visit the imperial garden. Even if she noticed that Bo Wanping and Shen Moran were not dealing with each other, it did not make the atmosphere awkward.
Shen Moran looked at the few people. A queen was born in the Duke of Song Dynasty. No one could guarantee that they would not want another queen.
Mr. Bo Ge and Mr. Bao Ge are not currently in a group, but the close relationship between the two families shows that they have the same idea and want to maintain the prosperity of the family through marriage.
So far, everyone is most optimistic about King Chen.
Shen Moran was distracted and didn't hear what Yu Jinlan said.
Bo Wanping said sarcastically: "Ms. Shen is not attracted by the flowers? Sister Yu asked you if you want an easel."
Shen Moran also learned painting before leaving the government in her last life, but she never started to paint again. After so many years, she has long disliked these skills that are neither useful nor useful.
So she waved her hand and said, "My skills are too poor. All sisters, please enjoy it."
"My sister is not good at painting, so why don't I make a painting for her?"
Shen Mingshu took advantage of every opportunity, causing Bo Wanping to watch the excitement in his eyes.
"Of course. Miss Shen is not good at painting, so what is she good at?"
Shen Mingshu looked confused, glanced at Shen Moran casually, and stopped talking.
Bo Wanping's eyes moved and he asked: "Music, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry, poetry, embroidery, Miss Shen must be good at one or two things..."
If someone had pushed against Shen Moran like this in her previous life, she would have definitely found a way to prove herself and get slapped in the face by those who dared to provoke her. But in this life, she felt that Bo Wanping's provocation was child's play and would not cause any disturbance in her heart.
"Being a steward of accounts, I don't know if that counts as a talent."
Bo Wanping burst into laughter.
"Today at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, the ladies from each family will have a talent show. Does Miss Shen plan to perform abacus calculations for everyone in public? How can a businesswoman be allowed to be in a refined hall?"
Shen Moran frowned. She didn't receive the notification and subconsciously looked at Shen Mingshu. Shen Mingshu also looked surprised.
"you do not know?"
Three days before the Hundred Flowers Banquet, the palace sent out servants to inform various families. If the Prime Minister's Mansion did not receive the notice, then someone was causing trouble.
Shen Moran looked at Yu Jinlan. Although Yu Jinlan ranked fourth, she was a legitimate daughter, and her aunt was the current empress. Even if the Duke of Song Dynasty married other princes, it would be divided into the Chenwang camp. So, is it possible that the Duke of Song Dynasty would be in the Chenwang camp? Do you want Yu Jinlan to be the royal concubine of Prince Chen?
Then where did Shen Panxing's deal with King Chen place her? As a concubine?
"Of course I know, but I won't bother Miss Bo to worry about what I'm going to perform."
When she didn't receive the notification, Shen Mingshu only panicked for a moment, and then became confident again. Although she was unprepared, as a precaution, she asked the maid to bring her dance skirt before leaving...
Yu Jinlan and Bo Wanping were painting peonies, Bao Wanyu was practicing tea art, and Shen Mingshu was next to Yu Jinlan. They seemed to be getting along in harmony, but in fact they were secretly competing.
Shen Moran felt bored, so he sat in the pavilion for a while and then took Bi Tao to the garden to see peonies.
Among the peonies in the garden, Erqiao, which is half purple and half pink, is the most distinctive. There are two colors on one flower at the same time. Just like people in the world, one side is in front of others and the other is behind them.
"Does Miss Shen also like Er Qiao?"
Zhou Yu's voice sounded behind him, and Shen Moran stepped back and saluted.
Zhou Yu came over, holding the flower on the branch with his right hand and stroking the petals lovingly with his fingers.
"The garden is full of rich peonies, and this one, Erqiao, is my favorite. There is a beautiful legend about Erqiao."
Shen Moran's eyes fell on his soft face from his action of stroking the petals. No woman could resist the deep affection on his face.
She looked away, fearing that the dark thoughts in her heart would overwhelm her rationality the next second.
"It is said that a pair of sisters named Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao in Caozhou designed to kill the black dragon and protect the peonies in the garden. They planted paper peonies all over the yard to attract the black dragon. After fighting with the black dragon, they lost their strength and died. In the second year after their death, a two-color peony flower grew on their graves, and people called this flower Erqiao."
Er Qiao... Shen Moran sneered in her heart. In his last life, he married her, but he had a soft spot for Shen Mingshu. Later, he married Shen Mingshu. Does this Er Qiao plant mean that in this life, she will still have the same husband as Shen Mingshu?
"My daughter doesn't like Er Qiao." Shen Moran looked directly at him, "My daughter likes Yao Huang."
Yao Huang, the king of flowers, is unwilling to be inferior to others.
The smile on Zhou Yu's lips froze for a moment, and he laughed and said, "I thought you would like Wei Zi."
Wei Zi, the queen of flowers, complements each other.
Shen Moran said innocently: "Evil purple takes over the vermillion, or Yao Huangdou's green is more beautiful. Don't you think so, Your Majesty?"
Shen Moran bowed, stepped back, turned and left.
After getting along with each other several times, Shen Moran couldn't get enough of her. Zhou Yu looked at her back with deep eyes, turned around and ordered: "Act as planned."
The last test, if he still can't win the heart of the beautiful woman, he won't mind...use some tricks!
Shen Moran's heart was beating wildly. Zhou Yu was probing her unabashedly. Although she pretended to be stupid and escaped, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't tamper with her at the banquet.
"Bitao, go find Si Yiluo, she should be in the palace."
Bi Tao searched around the imperial garden. She was sweating. Just when she was feeling at a loss and had no results, she suddenly saw the Jin Yiwei guarding the surrounding area with a knife, and her thoughts changed.
"Brother Jinyiwei, I am Bitao, the maid of the eldest lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion. My lady is in some trouble and wants to see your commander..."
Shen Moran helped Si Yiluo take care of the inner house. Everyone in Jinyiwei knew about it. Some people had teased and spread rumors about the two in private. Therefore, after hearing Bitao's words, the warriors on duty did not dare to take it lightly. Their family There is nothing better than a commander to do to protect one's shortcomings...
When Bi Tao came back, the banquet started in a quarter of an hour, and Shen Moran sat absentmindedly with Du.
"How's it going? Did you find the person?"
Bi Tao nodded and said, "Master Si is discussing matters with the emperor in the front hall, but I asked the patrolling Jin Yiwei brother to bring a message to Master Si."
Before the banquet started, everyone arrived one after another.
The seats for men and women are separated by a flower garden.
Xiao Yuanjin's wife was unwell. After going to the palace to see the queen, she was left to rest in Qiwu Palace. Xiao Yuanjin was accompanied by several officials from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple.
On the female side, the two princesses are younger, and Princess Rong is accompanying Xiao Poyun.
Xiao Poyun wore a dark red outfit, which was very unique among the ladies and ladies dressed in jewels.
In addition, her bold and uninhibited movements are different from those of other noble ladies, making her even more special.
Of course, her specialness was immediately contrasted after Si Yiluo appeared.
The eyes of the female family members involuntarily fell on the girl standing beside Emperor Yao on the high platform. Under the brilliance of the brocade clothes, the girl's graceful expression was revealed.
Even standing next to Wei Heyan, he is not inferior.
Everyone kowtowed and saluted, and shouted long live.