Bai Shao took Xu Wanzhen out of the pavilion, and Mama Zheng and Sang Zi were still waiting outside the pavilion. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Xu Wanzhen said: "You guys wait a minute, I'll go to the 'Peony Garden' with the white peony girl here and go back." ”

The two were about to respond, and Bai Shao said, "Since they are serving you, they will go together." The two thanked them and followed.

It is not far from the pavilion to the peony garden, and after walking half a circle along the lake, you will turn onto a cobblestone path, and in a short time you will come to a garden surrounded by a low flower wall. There are many vines climbing on the flower wall, and small beige and yellow flowers are blooming on them. On the gate of the garden, a quaint yellow rosewood plaque is hung, and the words "peony garden" are written on it.

The combination of this plaque and the environment makes it seem very natural and interesting.

Bai Shao turned around and said, "Miss Xu, this is the 'Peony Garden', please come in." Xu Wanzhen bowed her head lightly and followed her in.

When you enter the garden and bypass the shadow wall, you will have a beautiful view. The face is full of floral fragrance, and all the peonies that are about to bloom are as far as the eye can see, and the peony buds are swaying in the wind.

didn't see those sick peonies, Xu Wanzhen was not in a hurry, and walked inside behind Bai Shao.

Walking along the verandah, past a few elegant halls, to a stone bridge, a babbling stream flows ahead. On the rockery opposite the stone bridge, there is a pavilion with carved beams and painted buildings, and the flower protection bell is hung under the high eaves, and the melodious bell is heard with the wind.

Looking at its structural location, there are halls and pavilions, flowers and water, and the buildings are exquisite. This should be an important scenery in the "Peony Garden", and may even be an important venue for the "Peony Flower Festival", Xu Wan thought to herself in her heart.

Looking up, the peonies planted on both sides of the stream looked sparse and unspirited, and the princess and several florists were busy there, and Yuegui was watching.

Seeing Bai Shao coming, Yue Gui said, "You are not waiting in front of the princess, why are you free?" Seeing Xu Wanzhen and the three of them, she asked, "Who is this?"

Bai Shao smiled and introduced: "This is the eldest lady of the Xu family, the princess ordered me to bring her here to see the situation here." ”

Yuegui knew clearly, as Princess Zhaoyang's personal maid, she naturally knew the princess's intention to summon Xu Wanzhen, and said lightly at the moment: "Yuegui has seen Miss Xu." ”

Xu Wanzhen hurriedly turned sideways to avoid it, and was not polite. Although Yuegui is not a high-ranking female official, this gift is not something she can afford, and said: "Don't dare to be the gift of Yuegui girl, dare to ask what the current situation is?"

Yuegui shook her head and said, "It's not good, the peony flower disease along both sides of the stream is the most serious." It has just been discussed that it needs to be completely eradicated and replanted. Before replanting, the soil should be completely renovated to prevent disease infection to the newly planted peonies. But in this way, there is a lack of time to serve the soil, and the newly planted peonies may not have time to bloom. ”

Xu Wanzhen nodded, in her limited knowledge of flower and tree planting, she also knew that diseased plants need to be completely eradicated, and the soil must be disinfected and sterilized before new plants can be planted. The transplanted plants still have a process of serving pots and soil before they can be considered fully alive.

Bai Shao asked, "Isn't it okay to directly replant the peonies that have bloomed?"

"No, I can't. Mrs. Wang said that the peony is delicate and weak, and it is not suitable to transplant it after it blooms. Otherwise, even if it is barely planted, it will be difficult to serve the soil and it will not be easy to survive. "Laurel is in charge of this, learn more.

Xu Wanzhen pondered for a moment and asked, "Can I take a closer look?"

Laurel smiled and replied, "Why not?" and led her towards the stream.

When she got closer, Xu Wanzhen realized that the peony flowers in front of her were really sick. Brown water-stained spots appear on the roots, causing the whole plant to lodging. The leaves are also infected, producing brown and purple-brown water-stained spots. There are also irregular wheel patterns on the leaves, and the original green leaves are covered with a layer of gray fine mold.

The peonies planted here are the most precious varieties, and she recognizes Guanshi Moyu, Yao Huang, Assorted Jin, Xiao Wei Zi and so on. confirmed her previous conjecture, this scenery is indeed an important place of the "Peony Flower Club".

An old gardener with chapped hands looked at the peonies, tears welling up in the corners of his cloudy eyes. Raised his hand to wipe away tears with the back of his hand, but his hands holding the shovel trembled slightly. These are all peonies that he has cultivated with his own hands, and they are slowly cultivated from seedlings, just like his children. Now he has to eradicate it with his own hands, how can he bear it?

Xu Wan really saw this situation, although she couldn't bear it, she was powerless. Looking around, the peonies around the hall were much better. Although several of the buds were removed due to illness, the plants were able to regain their health.

She made up her mind and said, "Please ask Miss Bai Peony to lead the way." I have a vague idea that I need to return to the princess to see if it is feasible. ”

Seeing that she came up with a way so quickly, Bai Shao and Yuegui glanced at each other, and they were a little surprised in each other's eyes.

Turning the pavilion, the hibiscus has been waiting for Princess Zhaoyang. Seeing her come back, Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said, "Wan Zhen has come up with a way?"

Xu Wan really wanted to speak, but Princess Zhaoyang said again: "Don't be in a hurry first." You should take the invitation card of this 'Peony Flower Club' first. ”

Mu Hibiscus handed the invitation to Xu Wanzhen. Then he brought out a tray from the side, and ten gold ingots were neatly placed, and the top was covered with red silk, and Sang Zi stepped forward to take the tray.

Xu Wanzhen saluted respectfully: "The people's daughter thanked the princess for the reward." ”

Princess Zhaoyang smiled heartily and said, "You are young, but you have many rules. Don't be so polite with this princess, just let go of your hands and feet. ”

Xu Wanzhen smiled lightly and said, "Back to the princess's words, the folk girl wrote it down." I have some ideas about the peony garden, I wonder if it is feasible?"

"Let's talk about it first. Princess Zhaoyang said with interest.

The folk girl took a closer look, and the peony flowers near the hall had been saved, but the number of buds was not enough, and I was afraid that they would not bloom much by next month. Xu Wanzhen said in detail what she was thinking: "Regarding these peonies, the folk girl has an idea, according to the peony variety, make peony silk flowers of the same color and put them on the flower seedlings. When the flower party is held, the peony is in full bloom, and the silk flower is placed in it, which is true and false, and it is difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. ”

Hearing this, Princess Zhaoyang's eyes lit up and praised: "This method is excellent! It's just that this silk flower is difficult to distinguish from the real and fake peony, I'm afraid it is not easy to make." ”

Silk flowers are not uncommon, and the palace concubines often put various colors of silk hairpins on the bun as decoration. The silk flowers made by the palace Shangyi Bureau are delicate and chic, and the queen and the four concubines are also often used to reward close female relatives. But the silk flowers under the current are mainly hairpins, with bright colors and complex and beautiful shapes. But it is difficult to distinguish the authenticity from the peony, but there is no such precedent.

Xu Wanzhen said confidently: "The folk girl is not talented, and she has a little experience in the female red." If the princess is relieved, she can leave it to the people to do it. After three days, the folk girl will make a few samples and bring them for the princess to see first. ”