Three days is not a long time, and the day of the Peach Blossom Poetry Recital soon arrived.
Aunt Rong couldn't resist it, so she had newly cut clothes. She used the most expensive Yun brocade in Jinxiu Square. Because she was afraid of stealing Princess Yuehua's limelight, she didn't choose bright red or purple for the color, but chose a simple and elegant sky blue.
She had a fairy bun, a blue crystal hanging on her forehead, a purse filled with osmanthus powder hanging around her waist, and she wore embroidered shoes instead of boots, making her look like a gentle and quiet lady.
Ruan Qing was laughing and squatting on the ground holding her stomach. I raised my foot and kicked him over. He rolled on the spot and dodged. Aunt Rong walked across the threshold and saw the hem of my skirt that she had turned up and pulled it down. She was helpless.
He said: "It's okay if you don't have a good behavior in your own mansion. When you get to the eldest princess, you have to be on your best behavior so as not to scare those young masters."
"These dandy boys are very courageous. It's not easy to scare them. Besides, I have already gained a good reputation over the years. Who doesn't know the name of the Major General of my Zhenbei Army? Why bother?" I didn't care.
Shaking his head, he looked out at the position of the sun through the exquisitely carved window lattice. He estimated that it was almost time and had to leave immediately. If it was late, it would be a disgrace to Princess Yuehua, so he said no more and just raised his feet.
Walk out the door.
Princess Yuehua's Mansion is located at the westernmost end of Xihua Street, which is a bit far away from my Princess's Mansion. The carriage was already ready. I walked over, lightly stepped on the pedals, and jumped into the carriage. The two girls
Chunzhu and Qiu Ju also followed in. Ruan Qing sat next to the driver, while Chen Ke and several other members of the personal guard followed the car on foot, always guarding them.
After about a cup of tea, the carriage stopped. Ruan Qing opened the curtain with a clatter and said with a smile: "Princess, we are here, come down!"
Chunzhu and Qiuju walked out first. I poked my head out of the carriage and saw that the layout of the princess mansion was quite luxurious. The two gold-inlaid doors shone in the sunlight. At the door were two stone lions as tall as one person. The stone lions
There are huge purple gold collars hanging around their necks. The bottom of the collar has the word "imperial gift", which clearly indicates the noble status of the owner of the mansion.
Looking to the side, I was immediately surprised. The luxuriously decorated carriages were densely packed on both sides. The guards from each family could not get in. They were standing or sitting around the wall. Princess Yuehua was quite thoughtful.
The waiter brought tea and snacks out, and everyone was chatting and laughing in low voices.
In view of Rong Qing's earnest instructions, I didn't want to stand out too much, so I didn't lift up my skirt and jump off. Instead, I walked down in a delicate posture, supported by Chunzhu and Qiuju, facing the surprised and astonished eyes of the people around me.
, walked slowly towards the door.
The old housekeeper of the Princess Mansion greeted the guests at the door. Qiu Ju walked forward a few steps and handed over the post. He opened it and glanced at it, then immediately invited me in with a smile on his face. Ruan Qing followed with the brocade box.
When I came over, Chen Kedu's guards with swords were not allowed to enter. The princess's palace was heavily guarded. As a person who knew martial arts, I didn't care. I just nodded to them and signaled to wait outside, then raised the hem of my skirt and crossed the threshold.
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The interior layout of the mansion is completely different from the style of the gate. There are small bridges, flowing water, corridors, corridors, pavilions and pavilions with cornices. If it rains again, it will be a scene of thousands of miles of smoke in the Jiangnan water town. This greedy person looked around and looked at the guide who was guiding the way.
The housekeeper praised: "When you are in the princess's mansion, you feel like you are in a beautiful place in the south of the Yangtze River. This princess has opened her eyes."
Butler Gu looked proud: "The prince-in-law was originally from the south of the Yangtze River and worked in the Ministry of Industry. The sketch of the princess's mansion was drawn by the prince-son himself. After the construction was completed, the princess was very happy." As he spoke, a huge lake appeared in front of him.
, he then introduced: "Now that the solar terms are wrong, the lotus flowers are all withered. If the princess had come here a few months earlier, she could have taken a boat to pick lotus pods and enjoy the grand scene of the lotus leaves and fields."
"That's such a pity." I sighed, thinking that since Princess Yuehua wanted to win over her, and the Peach Blossom Poetry Society was held once a month, I would just come back next year when the lotus blooms. When winter comes, spring will never happen.
It’s too far away. After spring, it’s summer again.
Across the lake is the Ten Mile Peach Grove, the origin of the Peach Blossom Poetry Society. The peach branches have been trimmed neatly and wrapped in thick straw curtains. From a distance, they look gray and yellow, very desolate and desolate. The garden next to it
It was very lively inside. The stage was set up high, and the stands below were surrounded by silk cloth. The tables and chairs were neatly placed. All kinds of chrysanthemums were blooming all around. I couldn't help but secretly smacked my lips. Every inch of land in the capital was precious. This long
The princess mansion actually occupies so much land, what an evil feudal society!
A lot of guests have come. The men are standing together in twos and threes chatting, while the women are sitting around a well-dressed lady. I don’t know what they are discussing. From time to time, they cover their lips with a small handkerchief and snicker. The lady is in her thirties.
She is about five years old, her skin is supple and smooth, and there are no wrinkles at all. Although her face is kind and friendly, she has the majesty of the heavenly family. She must be the Princess Yuehua.
"Jinyue has met Princess Yuehua, long blessings to the princess!" I stepped forward and saluted. Princess Yuehua looked at me from head to toe, chuckled twice, stood up and held my hand, cordially
He said: "It turns out to be Jin Yue. I haven't seen her for more than ten years. She is so fresh and graceful. I almost don't recognize her as my aunt."
Because when the emperor named me Princess Jinyue, he used the name of his adopted daughter, so according to my seniority, I should call her aunt. Although I have the title, after all, she is a little girl who has lost her parents and has no one to rely on.
, she, Princess Yuehua, has such a distinguished status that even the emperor has to give way to her. I always said two things whether she was good or bad, so I used polite words when I saluted. Now that I see her saying this, I understand.
He paid three points and complimented: "Jinyue recognized my aunt at a glance. After so many years, my aunt's figure and appearance have not changed at all. She is still like a 28-year-old girl. Compared with us juniors, she is pale.
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The ladies and girls around all laughed and agreed. She pulled me to sit down on the main seat and introduced to everyone: "This is Princess Jinyue, the heroine general who even the emperor often praises. She just came out a few days ago.
After returning from the border, now that Yue Chen has formed an alliance with Beiling, there will be no more wars, and Jin Yue will stay in the capital permanently."
Then he pointed at a noble lady in her twenties and said with a smile: "This hoof is the concubine of Prince Nanmin. The Prince's palace of Nanmin is next door to the princess's mansion. She often comes here to make a living, and she is as shameless as we are.
If you are the thickest one, let her help you and get to know everyone so that you can take care of her in the future."