The morning light is dim, and the birds are flapping their wings, shaking a wisp of plum fragrance to break the silence of the early morning. In winter, the vegetation is barren, but the boundary of Lengxiang Pavilion has gained a few delicate colors overnight.
Shen Yuan and Qiu Xiao talked in the middle of the night, and couldn't remember when they went back to the room to sleep. When they woke up, they saw the two maids in front of them with mysterious faces. But if you look closely, Feiyun was beaming with joy, and Feiyue was smiling. Obviously there are concerns.
"What's going on? I just took a nap, and you seem to have changed." Shen Yuan asked curiously, sitting in front of the dressing table and looking at his sleepy eyes in the mirror.
"Girl, go and see for yourself after eating. It's just..." Feiyue's smile was dull, obviously hesitating and thinking, "Well, it doesn't matter, I'm too talkative." After that, she took the osmanthus oil, inch by inch. He applied it to the ends of Shen Yuan's hair and concentrated on washing it, not revealing even a single word.
Breakfast is simple, just hot fresh milk tea, golden steamed milk puff pastry, tender shrimp custard sprinkled with a pinch of green onion, assorted blanched dried shreds with eight-treasure pickles, a few refreshing crispy and tender seasonal vegetables, and boiling water Let it simmer for a while, then add sesame oil and balsamic vinegar and mix it with it. It will be fragrant and will make your index fingers tick.
The custard was cooked at just the right temperature, it was smooth and tender, and melted in your mouth. The shrimps were minced and marinated with a little wine to bring out the natural freshness. Shen Yuan was served by Feiyun and drank half a bowl, and his stomach and intestines gradually warmed up. His body felt almost clean. , her appetite also improved, the oiran held a piece of steamed roux with her chopsticks and bit it slowly. The tortoiseshell cat ran in at some point, bringing with it the cold air, and started to doze off against the edge of her skirt.
The cold wind blew all night long the night before, but I didn't feel cold when I woke up in the morning. The sunshine was warm and shone through the window, making the room warm. After breakfast, Shen Yuan did a little makeup and put on a thick and simple peacock blue dress. Wearing a wind-haired cloak, we went to the front yard to find out what was going on. The two maids followed closely, giving each other anxious looks.
The door was heavy and could not stop the chattering of women in groups. Following these unclear meanings, Lengxiang Oiran could not take his eyes off the stairs as he walked downstairs. Sheepskin boots stepped steadily, and Shen Yuan had not even stepped into the back garden. After passing the crowd watching the excitement outside the door, I looked up and saw the scenery in the garden from a distance.
It was just a vague, unclear glance, but the enthusiasm in his eyes had already made her understand at least seventy-eight points. The oiran was stunned for a moment, and almost staggered and fell.
Both she and the maid had quick eyesight and quick hands. She grabbed a branch of a tree next to her, and the two maids stepped forward almost at the same time, holding it firmly with their bows on the left and right.
No one is allowed to trespass in the back garden. There are crowds of people outside the door, and the crowds are crowded with spectators. Hairpins and clothes are red with flowers and willows, and the fragrance of powder fills each other's nostrils. There are people playing and singing in Lengxiang Pavilion day and night. The most indispensable thing is the excitement. Only a certain person Only those things that are most striking to the heart and shocking to the senses can make these men and women who are accustomed to worldly glitz and glamour, startle and frighten, and scramble to find out.
The two maids supported the oiran and slowly walked forward. The fragrance in the garden was refreshing and powerfully dispelled the powdery smell outside. It became clearer and more lingering and pathos, as if it was luring the beauty into it and indulged in this strong emotion. So much so that you forget to leave and become one.
When the onlookers outside the door saw the real master, they seemed to have discussed it in advance. They stopped whispering and dispersed with different expressions on their faces, so that the oiran lady could come forward and take a closer look.
Shen Yuan held the stove tightly and stepped step by step into the back garden where outsiders were not allowed to enter. Everything around him became quiet except for the occasional flying bird that landed on the treetops, fluttered its feathers and sang a chirp.
Overnight, the back garden was filled with blooming sandalwood plums. The petals were as fragrant as clouds and the red stamens were as bright as clouds. They decorated this desolate place in the cold winter like a sea of spring flowers. The fragrance of plum blossoms is rich and warm, and it is irresistible. It comes forward without any cover or restraint, and wraps around the Oiran's body generously, as if it is declaring some kind of sovereignty.
Once upon a time, in the winter, the grass and trees were deserted, and no outsiders were seen. The garden was deserted. Shen Yuan or the owner of Mo Shang Pavilion would occasionally step in, and everything he looked at would inevitably look desolate. Thinking of the desolation and silence of the past, I looked at No matter how cold-blooded the person is, seeing the majestic scenery in front of him, it is difficult not to be moved by it after experiencing this unquestionable ups and downs.
Following the fragrance of plum blossoms, Shen Yuan couldn't help but walk along the path into the forest. The soil was soft and exuded with the fresh fragrance that can only be found when it has been newly plowed. It was perfectly blended with the overly sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. She reached out to touch the branches. The buds and flowers are cold to the touch, but a warm current surges through my heart.
She likes sandalwood plums, and also likes such a lively and festive sea of flowers. She feels joy from the bottom of her heart when she takes a look at it. This is all because she experienced many storms in her childhood. She has not learned to enjoy the peaceful life after a long time, so she gradually developed some old people who love liveliness. Comfortable state of mind.
Fascinated by the sight, Shen Yuan couldn't help but grab a branch in his hand, put the velvety, thin and fragrant flower on the tip of his nose, closed his eyes and sniffed it.
The two maids breathed a sigh of relief when they saw their young lady looking like this. Because the sandalwood and plum blossoms aroused admiration and love, the person who sent the flowers may not be able to please the courtesan. They were secretly glad that their master had not thought of this. Before he had time to smile, he heard the question he was least willing to answer.
"Hey, who planted such beautiful flowers here?"
The oiran woman clung to the plum branch and thought of asking why. She didn't get a response, so she turned back to look at her two maids, only to see them looking at each other with resistance written all over their faces, as if she was proposing something. What an extremely difficult question to answer.
"What's wrong?" Shen Yuan was puzzled, his delicate brows slightly frowned, his eyes were clear, and he glanced back and forth at Feiyue and Feiyun, "Did it just take one night for you two to become clumsy and clumsy? These flowers My son's arrival was really sudden, if I couldn't tell him clearly, I would have reported it to Madam."
As expected, she calmed down her sleeves, gathered up her cloak, and walked back. Feiyue's face changed, and she hurriedly caught up to stop her. "Girl! Good girl, why disturb the madam? The slaves didn't say anything just now because they were worried that the girl would hear it." If you are unhappy, if you get angry, you will miss the opportunity to cultivate your body."
Shen Yuan stopped, turned sideways and said with a smile, "Who is he? You spend so much thought on it, but you will make me angry?"
The corners of Feiyue's mouth twitched uncontrollably a few times, as if she was trying her best to make up her mind. Shen Yuan saw everything in his eyes and became more and more curious. Sandalwood plum, Pankou plum blossom, meat heart red pistil, sandalwood It’s bone-deep, hence why it’s known as such——
This is an allusion she told in the Temple of Immortality, told to a young man with a folding fan named Ling.