Early the next morning, the autumn hunting ceremony began at the front.
It was very solemn, but it had nothing to do with the girls of the Lin family. They were not allowed to go to the front. There were people on duty at every intersection.
After the ceremony was over, the female relatives living in this area were allowed to go out and have lunch in the second hall.
Last night, Lin Jiangwan specially sent someone to deliver a message, asking the girls to dress up decently, calmly and not flashy. He said that after dinner, he would go to see Empress Zhaoyi.
When Yuan heard this, she secretly curled her lips: The more empty she is, the louder she yells. It’s Zhaoyi’s position, but it seems like there’s something good and we have to rush it. If you come on this trip by yourself, you’ll really lose money and you won’t make any money.
Go up. But there is nothing we can do. We really need to take a closer look at how the girls are dressed, lest something goes wrong.
She looked back and forth at the four girls and nodded, they were all pretty good. Then she turned to the other group and said, "Fifth brother and sister, there is no need to go see the queen. After dinner, you can come back if you want to play!"
Fang Qunqun felt slightly disappointed, but there was nothing she could do about it. They were far apart from each other, and she still had her sister with her...
A group of people came out to the second hall. It was really different today. There were already many people gathered here. It was really colorful and beautiful. Although there were many people, they were very quiet. When everyone met, they only smiled and saluted without saying anything.
There was a female official on duty at the entrance of the palace. Looking at the badge, people from a family like the Lin family could enter the main hall, but they were not close to the empress' seat.
After going in and sitting down, Lin Zhixiu looked around and saw that the ladies hadn't arrived yet. Food was already placed on the long table. But there were not many varieties, and they were all convenient to eat.
Lin Jiangwan came in with Yan Xin and another girl from the Yan family. When passing by the Lin family, she did not stop, but took a closer look at the girls. She saw that Lin Zhixiu was condensed for a moment, did not speak, and passed them,
Went to the front.
Lin Zhixiu found it interesting. She arrived early and could see people coming in through the gate. Those with high status, such as princesses, married princesses, etc., had to pass in front of her.
The ladies, on the other hand, went directly to the main stage from the back door.
So, she saw Princess Xingrong... She was dressed in jewels, even her expression was arrogant. She raised her head and exposed her nostrils. She is the kind of person who will crush you with pride... You feel uncomfortable, but you dare not
I dare not say anything when I am angry, but I still want to accompany it with a smile on my face.
I guess she feels proud that her status allows her to do this, right?
Several princesses also passed by, and some of them could still be recognized by Lin Zhixiu, such as Princess Jing... She had a round face and narrow eyes, her skin was shiny, and she looked very blessed... Her steps were dignified, a little rigid... I guess.
She was raised according to the standards of a princess.
Then Lin Zhixiu saw Wu Jingxiang, who was sitting in front of the Lin family, glance at Princess Jing, just once! But the look was very complicated... Lin Zhixiu grinned, it was so complicated!
There are too many things included... Oh, this poor woman!
And this one... Look at her appearance... I have to say that Princess Jing is a bit rigid, but she is relatively uniform inside and out. And this one... is the Princess Jin. Looks like this... It turns out that she is not in the palace.
I have seen her before, but the princesses often mentioned her. She is a person who makes people laugh when she is mentioned... As expected!
At this time, a large number of people came in at once, and they were all led to their seats by the female officer. The only sound was the scraping of clothes, but no one spoke.
Those in the main hall are basically seated.
A female official reminded everyone to stand up, and the ladies entered the room.
Lin Zhixiu saw a group of beauties in palace clothes coming out.
I can't see clearly because I'm far away. The first one is probably De Fei, right? She seems to be quite old and not very tall. Then, next to her, there is a young beauty with shining golden light, standing casually, needless to say
, that is our Empress Li Fei. Next to her is a very young woman in palace attire, tall and slender, wearing a bright blue and pink parquet palace attire. She stands there quietly, with a tall and straight posture, obviously different from the others.
People are different.
Lin Jiangwan looked at that person, tears welling up in her eyes... Such a beautiful daughter, why is her life so bad?
At the order of the female officer, everyone paid tribute to the empress.
The queen's seat in the middle was empty. Concubine De did not say anything, but raised her hand. The female officer sang loudly to get everyone to stand up, and they all sat down.
The process is not long or cumbersome, and this kind of occasion is indeed not a place to eat, so just be considerate. The ladies leave the table, everyone bows, and that's it.
Fang Qunqun was very disappointed. Is this the end?
In the front, the emperor took everyone to eat and drink, but it couldn't be finished in a while. At this time, the square in the middle became more lively. You can watch singing and dancing, and you can go to the tent to play games. You can also go back to rest, or stay nearby
Go see the autumn scenery, you can do whatever you want.
Lin Jiangwan sent someone to call the girls from the Lin family. Yuan took several girls from the Lin family to meet Lin Jiangwan and go to Yan Zhaoyi Palace.
The group of people didn't go far when they saw two palace maids standing there waiting. When they saw Lin Jiangwan, they stepped forward to salute. They were neither enthusiastic nor cold, and every move was as measured by a ruler.
"Mrs. Yan, Mrs. Yuan, girls, please... the empress is waiting."
Lin Jiangwan recognized them both. One of them was brought from the Yan family. He was already twenty-five and was about to leave the palace.
Lin Jiangwan said, "Miss Lao, come and pick her up. How are you, my empress?"
The palace maid replied, "Madam, your Majesty is very good."
"Is the princess here?"
"The empress said that this place is very windy, crowded, and messy, so she didn't bring the princess."
"Oh, your Majesty is thoughtful! When the girl reaches the age, will she leave the palace?" Lin Jiangwan's voice was filled with appropriate worry.
The older palace maid said, "Madam, I have a good memory. This servant has reached the age of twenty-five and will leave the palace after the Chinese New Year. However, madam, don't worry, the empress has already made arrangements. This time, I am just taking them with a few young ones. In fact,
, they can all stand alone."
"Oh, that's good. Have you made arrangements at home for going out?"
"Mrs. Lao asked, my queen is taking care of me and everything has been arranged. Don't worry."
"If you need anything, just tell me."
While talking, the group arrived at the courtyard where Yan Bin was.
Mrs. Lin felt sad for a while. The courtyard she just passed by was much better than this one.
Fortunately, this yard is very delicate. There are two persimmon trees. The leaves have basically fallen off, but there is a tree of red and yellow persimmons, which adds to the scenery of the yard.
There are not many palace maids in the courtyard, and it is true that they cannot bring too many people here because they cannot be accommodated.
Two more maids came up, opened the door curtain, and invited them in.
Empress Yan Zhaoyi was sitting in the main seat of the main room. Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Yuan quickly led everyone to salute her.
Yan Zhaoyi quickly got down and said, "Mom, aunt, this is not a palace, there is no need to be so formal! Sisters too, please take a seat quickly!"
The voice is gentle and the speaking speed is neither too fast nor too slow, and one can hear the joy in it.
Mrs. Lin was helped up by her daughter before she knelt down. The daughters also stopped kneeling and saluted in unison, and everyone sat down.
Lin Zhixiu looked up at Yan Bin.
To be honest, she is really a beauty. Although she may not be as good as Lin Jiangwan when she was young, her gentleness is much better than Lin Jiangwan.
Thick hair, a beautiful forehead like Lin Jiangwan, two raised eyebrows, clear almond-shaped eyes, naturally flushed cheeks, a slender nose, and a medium-sized mouth.
She is outstanding in appearance, well-dressed, and more importantly, has a quiet temperament. She is much more arrogant and impatient than Lin Jiangwan.
Lin Zhixiu had a smile on her face, a secret sign of Yan Zhaoyi. From her face and demeanor, there was no sign of loss or dissatisfaction, but she seemed calm and calm.
Yan Zhaoyi has not yet become the concubine, and she is not qualified to summon her family alone on weekdays. Unless there are activities in the palace, she really cannot see Lin Jiangwan on weekdays. The princess she gave birth to is also young and cannot leave the palace alone.
.
So when she saw Lin, she was a little excited. "Mom, are you okay? Are your grandparents and father okay?"
Lin Jiangwan said, "Everything is fine. Where are you, Madam?" She looked at her daughter carefully and felt relieved when she saw her appearance.
Yan Yun replied, "Everything is fine with me." She turned to Mrs. Yuan, "Auntie, you don't seem to have changed much!"
At this moment, Mrs. Yuan felt a little softer. She had watched this girl grow up. How old was Lin Zhifang? However, her daughter had been unable to compete with her since she was a child. At that time, she was always feeling sour in her heart. But now,
My daughter is living so well, but she is locked up in a deep palace...
She couldn't help but feel a sore nose. "Mother Lao asked, how are you, my concubine? How are you, the old man and your wife, and your uncles and aunts at home? I just miss you..."
Yan Bin smiled and nodded, "Mom, aunt, I'm fine. It's just that I didn't bring Pingyang with me this time. The journey is long, the place here is small, and the weather is cold, so there are many inconveniences."
Lin Jiangwan said, "Yes. The princess is still young, so it's not as convenient as in the palace. Oh, these empress's sisters."
Several girls stood up.
When Yan Zhaoyi saw Yan Xin, the smile on her face got bigger and she reached out to her. Yan Xin stepped forward. Yan Zhaoyi took her hand and said, "My sister is so tall!"
Yan Xin's eyes were red: "Sister, sister misses you."
Yan Bin's eyes also turned red, "Sister, I miss you too. My sister has changed a lot. She looks good... Are you still in class? What do you do on weekdays?" She reached out and stroked her sister's face and hair.
"Now I am no longer in school, and I am following my mother's household chores. I am still learning the piano, and the piano master comes once every ten days. I also do some small jobs for the elders."
"Yeah. Be good."
She turned to look at the girl in the second room of the Yan family. She had been in the palace for a few years, which was when she was changing from a little girl to an older girl, but she could still recognize her. She said a few words to each of them.
Then there are the four from the Lin family.
"This is an honor..."
Lin Zhirong bowed and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember your sister?"
Yan Zhaoyi smiled and said, "Of course I remember, you are the funniest. Zhifang isn't here today, is she?"
Yuan said, "Going back to my wife, Zhifang just got married, so she didn't come this time. Her husband did come."
Yan Zhaoyi: "Yeah. At that time, she was still chasing after me, and they were married in the blink of an eye..."
When I first saw Lin Zhixiu, my eyes lit up. Who is this girl? Why is she so beautiful? "This is..."
Lin Jiangwan said, "This is your second uncle's daughter, named Zhixiu."
Lin Zhixiu "met the empress." Her movements were very standard.
Lin Jiangwan took a look and found that this girl was different from her usual lazy and pretentious attitude. Her movements were light and standard, and her expression was calm and composed... She was more generous than Yan Xin! What a surprise.
Yan Zhaoyi stretched out her hand, and Lin Zhixiu had no choice but to step forward. Yan Zhaoyi took her little hand and looked at her carefully for a long time, with obvious admiration in her eyes. She sighed, "Second uncle... I met her when I returned to Beijing to report on my work. He brought me some
It’s a very interesting object...it’s a pity that God is jealous of Yingcai!”
Now think about it, if the second uncle stayed in the capital and allowed his abilities to become the support of himself and his mother...
Unfortunately, things cannot be repeated.
She asked, "When did Cousin Xiu come back?"
Lin Zhixiu replied, "To answer my question, it's been almost four months."
"Is everything getting used to it?"
"Everything is fine. Thank you for your greetings." This Yan Zhaoyi is really more knowledgeable than Lin Jiangwan! No matter whether she really cares or not, at least when asked, she has a sincere attitude and gentle attitude, not as arrogant as Lin Jiangwan.
Yan Zhaoyi met Lin Zhiying again and Lin Zhifei "Zhiying was a chubby little girl when she was a child. She has transformed into a girl, and now she is a slender and beautiful girl."
Lin Zhiying blushed with embarrassment and whispered, "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary."
Yan Yun added, "The standard of this autumn hunting is not low. We have prepared a lot of songs and dances. You can ride horses and play games. You are at a good age, so you can enjoy yourself for two days. But for all kinds of fun, it is best if everyone is there
Together, don't be alone, don't run into the blue zone. If you're riding a horse, be even more careful, don't go into the river, don't go into the jungle, you may get lost and there are wild animals. Don't run too fast, don't get hurt. One more thing, when you go out,
Wear clothes properly. Tie sleeves and leggings...don't be careless. Don't talk to men easily."
"Yes, empress." All the girls agreed.
Tea and snacks were served, and everyone didn't eat anything, just talking.
"It's not convenient to carry your belongings when you come out this time. You guys, especially Zhixiu, are in debt for the meeting gifts this time. Please make up for it later. These snacks were made by people in my palace, they are really good! You guys
One person per box. The food here is for thousands of people. The taste, coldness and heat are definitely not to your liking. You will have to suffer a lot these days. Don’t eat randomly, just deal with it for a few days."
Lin Jiangwan said, "When I came, I was prepared. It only took two or three days, and it was easy to overcome."
After talking for a long time, someone came from outside and said that Concubine De was invited, so Yan Zhaoyi asked them to go back first.
When they left, Lin Zhixiu saw that the corners of Yan Zhaoyi's eyes were wet...