Chapter 861: Opening of the Literary Meeting
Changchun Garden, which is a royal garden in the imperial city. There are four undefeated flowers and evergreen trees in it...... Ahem, well, this is not the Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave, in fact, it is a landscape garden dedicated to the emperor's summer vacation.
It was the height of summer, on this day, the tranquility of the past in the Changchun Garden was completely broken, with the best scenery of the Lancui Pavilion as the center, a circle outward, under the shade of each flower, there were tables and tables.
In the meantime, the palace maids are dressed up, wearing flowers and butterflies, and from time to time they will pass on all kinds of fruits and snacks, as well as the royal wine.
Behind the table, it is not a stool and high chair on weekdays, but a retro-style felt mat. Groups of literati knelt on it, or chanted poems, or painted ink and pen, and when the cups came and went, they were all full of excitement and high spirits.
It's just that intentionally, as if unintentionally, they secretly glanced at the Lancui Pavilion in the middle, surrounded by a yellow curtain and light veil, and a touch of eagerness and expectation flashed in their eyes.
That's right, today is the beginning of the prayer meeting held by the queen mother for Princess Taikang. The queen took the princess and a group of female dependents to sit in the pavilion with a yellow curtain. And the young talents from all walks of life in Beijing who were invited were scattered around, like stars and moons.
Although this literary meeting has its own meaning, it is clear and secret, but for these young talents who are invited, they will not care about these, at most they will be spies for their respective families behind them, or come to watch the excitement.
But in addition, if anyone shows a good talent at the literary meeting, and is lucky to be caught by the lady or the noble girl, why not be an opportunity to soar?
If this is the case, once it flies on the branches, it will immediately be a hen turning into a phoenix, a carp jumping over the dragon gate, marrying Bai Fumei, and walking to the pinnacle of life. If nothing else, at least you can save 20 years of struggle. As for the tasks assigned by the parents, that is a secondary matter in passing.
Therefore, at this moment, almost everyone is deliberately and vaguely showing their talents, just like the peacock on the screen, hoping to attract a certain gaze in the Lancui Pavilion.
In the pavilion, the little princess Taikang, who was dressed in strange clothes from this era, was surrounded by a large group of famous and noble girls, and from time to time let out bursts of exclamation and praise, her excited little face was flushed, and her two big eyes narrowed into a slit with a smile.
It was a typical Western princess dress of later generations, with layers of pale yellow light gauze braided to the hem of the shoe. The waist is lowered and the bamboo strips are used to make a hidden brace from the inside, so that the whole skirt opens like an umbrella cover, like the petals of a blooming flower;
The upper body, on the other hand, is tight-fitting and fluffy at the shoulders, starting from the upper arms and downwards, gradually closing down, and then opening up in a circle of lace at the wrists.
The whole skirt, except for an extra blooming pink flower sewn in the middle of the chest, has no other decorations, but it seems that the skirt reveals an elegant and simple feeling.
With the little princess's pink little face and white porcelain-like skin, the whole person is like a porcelain doll with pink makeup, which is almost cute.
"Oh, Your Highness, this is really ...... It's not the fairy child in the sky who has descended to earth......."
"Exactly, I was surprised, but I was dazzled, and I thought it was the dragon girl next to Master Guanyin who appeared. It's so beautiful, it's really not like the weather in the world......"
"Hehe, it is said that Deng Shilang is a young genius, and the crown is in the world. Not to mention anything else, just this clever mind is really worthy of its name. ”
"Yes, yes, I don't know how Deng Shilang's brain was born, and he knows the strengths of our daughter's family so well. Alas, I don't know which craftsman this dress came from, and if I can get such a piece, it will be a daughter......"
"Ha, aren't you daydreaming? It's not easy to have such a strange thing in the world, how can everyone have it? Only characters like Niangniang and His Royal Highness can have this blessing. ”
"But that's not the case, I'm afraid that you and I have this blessing, and I can't look so good......"
"What, if you want me to say, it is the beauty of our little highness himself, and it is the fairy boy and dragon girl, and it can't be compared......"
The women chattered, and all kinds of flattery and admiration poured out as if they didn't want money. They are all from high families, so they naturally know the origin of today's literary meeting. And when I went out early in the morning, I was instructed by the elders in the family, of course, I knew what to say and what to say.
So, there were people who praised the little princess in their words, and by the way, they also praised Su Dacai a few words, which made Wang Mi and Sister Cheng, who were also sitting next to Queen Zhang, have a lot of brilliance and honor on their faces.
However, Empress Zhang listened to the more she spoke, and couldn't help but smile and wave her hand: "Don't you dare to blaspheme the Bodhisattva." To say that this new dress is indeed good, but in the end it is a bit deviant, I am afraid that it will fall into the eyes of those courtiers, and it will cause criticism. It's hard to say that the child is spoiled by Taikang, and it's rare to have this thought. ”
As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Wang Mi and Cheng Yuexian beside him, and said with a smile: "What about the words?
In the name of outside, the official matchmaking ceremony was performed, and the two daughters of Wang Mi and Cheng Yuexian were the main house of the eldest lady of the Su family, and the queen made the two of them sit on their own, and the question was naturally only to ask them.
As for Tululetu, although she is named a Mongolian princess, on this occasion today, she can only go back to the back.
And the Mongolian princess didn't care, from the beginning of the feast, her eyes were round, and she looked at everything curiously. Today's scene is a luxury that has never been seen in the desert grassland. The female rabbit has a mind, and she has long been attracted by these, so how can she care about any ranking seats.
Not to mention, as far as she is concerned, it is enough to be with Ailang. As for what the name is, or how many ranks, there is no idea.
Then there are two more Miss He and Han Xing'er, and they are another thought. To put it bluntly, the status of the two of them cannot be compared with the three women in front of them. Now to be able to sit at the same table and participate in the banquet held by the queen of a country together is already a supreme honor that I have never imagined, let alone worry about what rank and so on?
Especially Han Xing'er, from the moment she stepped into the garden, she was sweating nervously. It was as if I was stepping on a cloud all the time, fluttering and dizzy, and I didn't know where I was.
At this moment, he could only hold Miss He Er's hand tightly beside him, his whole body was tense, and he didn't dare to come out. It can be said that if it weren't for Su Mo's insistence on encouraging her to come, she would rather hide at home alone and spend her time on some of Su Mo's favorite foods to be more comfortable.
Listening to the queen's question at this time, Sister Cheng and Sister Yu glanced at each other, and finally Sister Cheng bowed slightly and replied: "Back to Niangniang, the slave sisters came together, but they didn't go with Deng Shilang." ”
Although she and Wang Mi both had a formal matchmaking gift, but they didn't officially go through the door for a day, so Su Mo couldn't be called a husband. Therefore, in front of the queen, it can only be commensurate with the official rank, but it is just right.
Empress Zhang's eyes flashed with a gleam and nodded secretly. This woman of the Cheng family responded decently and behaved moderately, she really deserved to be a scholarly family, and she was indeed a good match for Su Mo's child, and she did not waste her mind and took action to defend them.
Thinking like this, his face became more and more gentle, and he smiled: "In this way, I will leave him alone for the time being." The monkey is a jumper, and he always refuses to let go of today's excitement. But a few of you, don't be restrained, just be happy, don't pay attention to the others, everything has its own palace for you and others. ”
These words are already equivalent to explicit words, Cheng Yuexian and Wang Yu glanced at each other, and they both saw the joy in each other's eyes, and they hurriedly thanked each other.
"Empress of the Ming Kingdom, you are a good person, as good as Ehe of Tululetu. But can you tell those Taiji people in your country, don't harass me anymore, Turuletu's heart has already been given to Su Lang, and he will not give it to anyone else. ”
Leng Buding, a crisp voice sounded next to him, could it be who is the Mongolian princess Tululetu? The daughter of the steppe, who loves and hates clearly, never pretends to be disguised, and makes a straightforward declaration, which makes the entire pavilion fall silent for a moment.
Cheng Yuexian and Wang Yu both smiled bitterly in their hearts, and helplessly stroked their foreheads with their hands. They knew that Tululetu was simple and straightforward, but they didn't expect it to be so straightforward. Even if she is facing the queen of a country in the world, she has nothing to say, and she does not shy away from it. For a while, they were all worried in their hearts, and their brains were spinning rapidly, waiting for the idea of easing the cheeks of this sister.
Empress Zhang was stunned at first, and then couldn't help but sigh. She doesn't really feel anything about the straightforwardness of this Mongolian princess. Even if you don't have a good feeling, you can't talk about a bad feeling, but under the love house and Wu, and listening to her outspoken loyalty to Su Mo, she compares herself with her mother, but she can't help but feel a little love.
"This palace has always heard that the children of Biansai are the most straightforward, and today I saw it and it really deserved its reputation. As for those who harass you, if you don't like it, don't pay attention to it. If anyone dares to be rude, you will come to this palace and tell it that this palace should make the decision for you. But if it's just a ceremonial visit, and it involves diplomatic relations between the two countries, then it's not something that the palace can put its beak. ”
Empress Zhang said softly and indifferently, and at the end, she glanced at her meaningfully. Tululetu frowned slightly, feeling that he hadn't said it yet, and when he was about to say it again, Cheng Yuexian next to him hurriedly stretched out his hand and grabbed it, first thanked the queen, and then turned his head and whispered a few words in Tululetu's ear.
Turuletu tilted his head and thought about it, then he nodded reluctantly, and turned his head again to look at the scenery, no longer dwelling on the topic.
When everyone saw her innocent and simple state, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but get up. There are those who secretly despise the vulgarity of barbarian women, but it is not easy to show it in this atmosphere.
As a result, for a while, the pavilion was lively again. Commenting on the poems and paintings of various talented people who came in from time to time outside, this little episode was quickly put out of his mind.
It was bustling when I heard a commotion outside. Looking over, a female official had already come in and whispered a few words in the queen's ear.
Taikang, who was nestled in the queen's arms, jumped up and clapped his hands and cheered: "Ha, Brother Su Mo is here." ”