Xu Wanzhen opened the brocade box and took out a wenge wood interstitial. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThis interstitial screen is small and delicate, there are six in total, which is suitable for placing on the bookcase as a display.

Looking closely, from left to right, the front is embroidered with a rare double-sided embroidery stitch method, embroidering the beauty of peonies from buds, to blooming, to withering at each different growth period. The picture is vivid, as if the peony that is the best in the world is blooming in front of you, showing a unique fragrance.

On the other hand, it is six pairs of spring outings. Embroidered a family of four, from the joy of preparing to go out, to riding a sedan chair, to stepping into the garden to put paper kites, every picture of the freeze frame, the characters in it seem to come to life at any time. The characters are vivid, especially one of the girls, who chases a phoenix-tailed butterfly that seems to fly out of the screen.

This interstitial screen is also a fine product in double-sided embroidery. Common double-sided embroidery, the pattern on both sides is relatively simple, in order to deal with the hidden thread at the same time, to ensure the integrity of the pattern on both sides. And these six paintings, the idea is exquisite, the picture is complex, and the embroidery is excellent. The six drawings on each side are a dynamic display process, which greatly increases the difficulty.

Princess Zhaoyang held the interstitulate screen in her hand, and she observed repeatedly, but she couldn't see a thread or find a knot, and she didn't know how the embroidery lady dealt with it.

The two maids beside her also showed admiration on their faces, they had been with Princess Zhaoyang since they were children, and they had seen many rare treasures. But this is the first time I have seen such double-sided embroidery.

I only heard Princess Zhaoyang say happily: "Next month is the birthday of the eldest brother." Wanzhen, I borrow flowers to offer Buddha, you won't mind, right?" Princess Zhaoyang's eldest brother is Queen Cao's eldest son, King Qi, and her second brother is Queen Chu's second son. King Qi's birthday followed Emperor Qinglong's birthday, in order not to violate the emperor's taboo, he always just held a family banquet to celebrate simply.

Princess Zhaoyang and King Qi, the two brothers and sisters have always had a very good relationship. Every time King Qi's birthday, Princess Zhaoyang must be cautious. A folk treasure like an interstitial screen, if it is used as a birthday gift, it will surely make King Qi happy.

Xu Wanzhen replied calmly: "The folk girl dedicated this interstitial to the princess, which is the princess's thing." If the princess can be transferred to His Royal Highness King Qi, the daughter of the people will be honored. ”

Seeing it, Princess Zhaoyang was quite interested at this time, with a sweet smile on her face, her dimples became deeper and deeper, and she said with a smile: "Hibiscus, you go and get a hundred gold and an invitation to the 'Peony Flower Club'." ”

Hibiscus retreated.

Princess Zhaoyang turned her head to Xu Wanzhen and said, "Your quill recipe, I can't ask for you for nothing, this hundred gold reward will be given to you." In addition, on the eighth day of the next lunar month, you will be invited to participate in the 'Peony Festival' held to celebrate the birthday of my father. Bai Shao, you tell Wanzhen about this 'peony flower meeting'. With that, Princess Zhaoyang turned around and sat down, carefully examining the double-sided embroidery.

Bai Shao took a step forward and said, "Miss Xu just came to the capital, and I don't know anything. His Majesty's birthday is the 10th day of the fifth month, so the 'Peony Festival' is held on the eighth day of the fifth month every year, and famous wives, noblewomen, and young talents in Beijing are invited to participate. The ladies tasted flowers, paintings, and poems at the flower party, and finally selected by the young talents, and the peony flower king, poems and paintings that won the championship will be dedicated to the emperor, wishing the emperor a boundless life. ”

This is also the best time for a noble girl in Beijing to become famous, or a blind date conference in disguise, Xu Wanzhen thought secretly.

Bai Shao continued: "In the past, the 'Peony Flower Meeting' was presided over by the queen in the palace. This year is the first year that the princess has built a mansion, so she took the initiative to invite Ying to preside over this 'peony flower meeting', and she can also enjoy with the people. ”

Thinking of Yuegui and Mrs. Zhao, who she met in a hurry on the road, Xu Wanzhen asked suspiciously: "I just saw the mother-in-law who was in charge of flowers and trees, and she held a withered peony in her hand, but it is related to this 'peony flower club'?"

Bai Shao was surprised by her keen observation, but this was a matter within the princess's mansion, and she hesitated whether to tell Xu Wanzhen, so she didn't speak for a while.

But there was a clear voice of Princess Zhaoyang in his ears and said, "It's okay, you can say it." What do you have in mind to see Wanzhen?" can get the woman who is admired by Zhou Huaxi, and she also has the heart to take a test.

Now in the court, the queen mother and her brothers have a delicate status. Although the queen mother is the queen, the father prefers the prince. If the crown prince successfully ascends the throne, with the prince's ruthless temperament, the queen mother, the king of Qi, and the king of Chu will all be in danger of life.

When she was a child, Princess Zhaoyang understood this truth. Therefore, when Emperor Qinglong asked her to make peace with the Khitan, she had no objection, that is, she hoped that through her own efforts, she would add enough weight to herself and protect the people she loved. She opened "Yunshang", one to obtain more funds, and the other to grasp the trends of the people and discover more private talents through the stores all over Gaomang.

As long as there are talented people, regardless of status, she is willing to recruit under her command and prepare for the day when it will come sooner or later.

Xu Wanzhen saw the expressions of the two before she reacted. Secretly warned himself that this was the princess's mansion, not modern, and it was too reckless for him to ask like this, but fortunately, Princess Zhaoyang didn't care. Don't do this next time, if you commit the taboo of those big people, you will be detrimental to yourself, and you will have no power to fight back. Busy said: "Princess, it's the folk girl who is abrupt." ”

Bai Shao Wen explained: "The princess doesn't blame you, don't take it to heart." Here's the thing, for this year's 'Peony Flower Meeting', when the princess's mansion was built in the old year, a 'peony garden' was specially built, and different varieties of peonies were planted, and the growth has been gratifying. However, seeing that the flowering party was about to bloom next month, a large number of peony flowers fell ill. ”

Bai Shao paused, saw Xu Wanzhen listening, and continued: "After Mrs. Wang and the gardener in charge of the 'Peony Garden' found out, they tried their best to remedy it and saved a lot of lives. But the peonies that came back to life no longer bloomed, and some could not be saved, so they had to be eradicated. In this way, it is difficult to present the peony scene, how can you taste the flowers?"

In modern times, when there is nothing to do, Xu Wanzhen has also raised flowers and plants, but only raised flowers and plants that have been carefully cultivated and are easy to serve. The trees and flowers planted in the courtyard of the home are managed by their own florists, and I also heard them say that peonies are delicate but not easy to raise, and they are easy to get sick and grow insects. This is the case in the modern era of advanced science and technology, and it must be even more difficult to maintain at the moment.

Her heart was like electricity, and raising flowers was obviously not her forte, but since the princess had given herself this opportunity, she might be able to come up with other remedies. Then he said: "Princess, can the folk girl go to the 'Peony Garden' to have a look?" Since you want to solve the problem, the field trip is the first step.

Regarding her cautious attitude, Princess Zhaoyang nodded secretly in her heart. Don't blindly boast about Haikou in order to please yourself, but first learn more about the situation and don't talk about anything else, at least this is a responsible approach. Then he said: "Yes, Bai Shao, you take Xu Wanzhen to the 'Peony Garden'." ”