Chinese New Year's Eve
The long-dusted Qingxiao Garden on the east side of the Cold Silent City finally shines brightly on the Chinese New Year's Eve of the first year of Shumin, which has been long-awaited inside and outside the court, showing the magnificence of the heavenly banquet, and it is a splendid scene that the world can hardly see. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
The highest place in Qingxiao Garden is the nine-foot Huangtai in the center of the Tianlong throne with the East China Sea coral as the cover, the mutton fat white jade as the platform, and the gold inlay as the wall, and the golden crown of the gorgeous robe of the lonely Ze Xiu sat quietly in it, his endless deep black eyes, the divine light suddenly contained the endless waves above the sea, as if the brilliance between heaven and earth was gathered in his eyes.
Xianyue was dressed in a light purple jade hibiscus moire auspicious dress, a gold medal and a purple ribbon, full of pearls and jade, and sat silently with the rose-colored brocade dress and the cloud sitting on the throne of the gilded double phoenix beads on the right side of the phoenix platform. On the other side of the nine-foot Huang Terrace, sitting upright are Ruan Jinxi, the first beauty of the Bi Dynasty, who has a luxurious appearance, and Mu Manyan, the concubine of Jinde, who has always been dignified and gentle.
At this moment, the bronze bell of the platform sounded in the distance, and then the sound of silk and bamboo suddenly rose, and the park cheered again and again, and sincerely admired the prosperity of the empire.
After that, it is inevitable that there will be a peaceful scene of singing and dancing, and the monarchs and ministers enjoying together.
Xianyue's expression swept the left center platform lightly, looked carefully, and sure enough, she saw her parents who cast an eager gaze at her. The father still seems to be the usual elegant appearance in his memory, and the mother's indifferent and elegant temperament is always extraordinary, but the figure seems to have lost a little, and the cold and arrogant Yunshi on the side glances around domineeringly, but in addition, Xianyue did not expect to see the figure of her brother and Fusheng.
It's so good, what's the fun of being in such a luxurious place, my brother really might as well stay at home with Fusheng and drink and talk......
Shu Yun smiled and pulled Xianyue's purple jade for the pendant of the long sleeves, she was dressed up very grandly today, the pearl and jade brocade all over her body are all priceless, especially the pearl pendant of the sea and night among the agate crowns, you can see that it is a rare treasure. With such a domineering posture, he was about to compare Ruan Jinxi on the opposite side.
"Sister, I heard that the person who was sent to congratulate by the Burning Phoenix this time was not the prince of the previous year, but the third prince who rarely appeared in the Burning Phoenix Kingdom. Two days ago, when Junru was cutting plums in the imperial garden, she happened to see it, saying that it was heroic, outstanding, and outstanding.
Xianyue smiled indifferently, and said disapprovingly, "It seems that the foreign prince has some background, let's see it in a while." ”
The sound of silk and bamboo became stronger, and the visiting ministers began to enter the bluestone jade platform one by one to meet them. Shu Yun glanced proudly at the group of alien figures, raised his eyebrows again, and comfortably raised the jewel ivory wine bottle in front of him to take a sip.
"Sister, how could the eldest princess suddenly be absent today, didn't she like to be in the limelight at the banquet in the past?"
"I don't know, but I heard that the little marquis in her house has not been in good health......"
Shuyun raised her beautiful curved lips contemptuously, and then whispered in Xianyue's ear, "I don't know if the mother is too domineering, and she is too hard, but she hurts her own child!"
At this moment, a familiar figure appeared in the bluestone jade platform full of light bells.
"Li Yuhuan, the prince of Xiliang, has met His Majesty and all the mothers with the two princesses of Xiliang Huairou and Miyun. ”
Xianyue looked at it, although she didn't recognize people very well, but she still had a little impression of the seemingly cute Fanbang man standing not far away.
If he hadn't suddenly started a marriage at the grand birthday banquet of the eldest princess, Zemin would not have lost his words after drinking in public, and Ze Xun probably wouldn't have to marry that Princess Xiliang, and he wouldn't have started to intersect with Shan Zexiu because of a gem flower ring stored in a brocade bag......
Thinking of this, Xianyue couldn't help frowning slightly, her heart was sad, and she raised her hand and stroked the familiar and simple sapphire ring on the middle finger of her right hand.
"I remember the birthday of the eldest princess in the past, and it was this person who was so bold that he wanted to marry the little princess of their barbarian land to His Majesty. At that time, it was fortunate that your queen mother was present to stop it in time, so that this man's trick did not succeed!"
"My sister was there back then?"
"Isn't it," Shuyun sighed self-deprecatingly, the old scenes reappeared in her mind, and after a while, she seemed to remember something and turned sideways to ask, "Huh, but why don't I remember that you were there that day?"
"I was with Zemin at the time, and he was dressed as an inner servant in a daze, so I could only resign myself to him. ”
Xianyue's voice was hard to be soft and soft, like a pool of spring water that had just melted, still with a little shame that was difficult to hide. And Lonely Zexiu, who was on her right, finally spoke up and said something to Li Yuhuan under the Huang Terrace, but she was in a daze for a while and didn't listen to it.
"Poof, I'll just say how could I not be impressed," Shuyun clapped his hands as if he was suddenly open, and his smile was as innocent as a child, "What impressed me the most is that Empress Zhuang Yi divorced the Third and Fourth Highnesses one after another that day. I was really happy at the time, but this move naturally made the birthday star of that day unhappy, and casually pointed out the marriage to many young ladies of the family on the spot. Don't mention how glad I was that I wasn't born into a family, but I really escaped a catastrophe!"
I was so happy......
Xianyue's heart tightened, she had never considered it carefully before, was Shuyun really like the outside world rumored to have been in love with Shanze for many years?
But if she has really been in love for several years, how could she be indifferent every time she meets Ze Xiu since she married into the palace, and even sometimes chooses to deliberately oppose him?
But if you don't like it, it's not right, it's not right, it shouldn't be like this, it seems that there is something wrong somewhere......
Between the fire and light, Xianyue was full of excitement, and even almost knocked over the gold-inlaid jade pattern plate next to his hand.
She remembered, she remembered the brief fragment that had been left out in her memory!
After the banquet dispersed that day, in order to pursue Lonely Ze Xiu to return the jewel flower ring, she happened to bump into Lonely Ze Xiu and a woman in the corridor of the Vermilion Bird Corridor and seemed to have an argument, at that time she only vaguely remembered that the woman seemed to be surnamed Cui, and now she thinks about it, who would the Miss Cui that day be if she is not sitting next to her at this moment? Xianyue was only embarrassed by her personal affairs at that time, and then she did not think about it carefully after the intersection with Shan Ze Xiu deepened.
The two of them have known each other since the beginning of the day......
Xianyue's heart was so confused that he couldn't tell what he felt like for a while.
Seeing that Xianyue's face suddenly turned pale, Shu Yun naturally leaned down eagerly for some reason, and said with concern, "Sister, what's wrong with you, are you not feeling well?"
Looking at Shuyun's sincere and clear eyes at this moment, Xianyue waved his hand with a little effort, and just as he didn't know how to speak, there was a sudden commotion under the phoenix platform.
"Feng Yunting, the prince of the Burning Phoenix, has seen His Majesty and the noble concubine. ”
Everyone is impressed, and the person in front of him is indeed a rare demeanor in the world.
The face is like a crown of jade, and the posture is tough. Under the layered brocade clothes, he still has the elegance and elegance of a literati, but also a lot of heroic masculinity that is difficult to hide between the gestures of a half-martial arts man. It's as if every inch of skin and bones on his whole body is not much, and it is not the same.
It's just that the phoenix platform on the opposite side suddenly heard the crisp sound of jade falling to the ground.
Ruan Jinxi's partial phoenix glazed imperial bottle fell under the white jade platform, and the pieces of broken glass scrambled to reflect the bright fire in the garden, and she hurriedly wanted to lean down to pick up these pieces to hide her embarrassment, but she accidentally knocked down the ruby red-crowned crane lantern next to the table.
Fortunately, Su Jin, who was waiting beside him, was quick and hurriedly stepped forward to stabilize the half-human-high long lamp that almost fell under the stage.
Then Su Jin's tone was gentle, and he said like a bead, "Your Majesty, the master has been suffering from a severe head stroke recently, and I hope that Your Majesty will allow the slave and maid to help the master go to the garden for a short rest." ”
"Go ahead and take care of the noble concubine. ”
Silent Zexiu's expression was faint, and he didn't seem to show too much surprise at this sudden scene.
The sound of silk and bamboo is still leisurely.
Fortunately, the Phoenix Platform is located at the top of Qingxiao Garden, and everyone in the audience only knows that Ruan Jinxi's body is slightly unwell, and it is difficult to see his movements and expressions. But the few people sitting on the top of the phoenix platform all saw this abnormal everything in their eyes.
Abnormal, so abnormal.
Ruan Jinxi's momentary distraction and panic just now were definitely not the head of Na Raoshzi.
Since the previous dynasty entered the palace to accept the favor for several years, no matter how many women in the world envy the honor and favor, she will always be that dignified and noble demeanor, even if she is in a high position, she also acts reasonably, calmly, and the palace respects her.
She is like a legend in the cold city, not only is her family appearance unmatched, but she also has no mistakes in dealing with others!
But today, she suddenly lost her temper in front of everyone without warning......
This cannot be without reason.
And it won't be without reason.