Chapter 16: Orchid
The inner courtyard of Huanxi Hall, a six-sided bluestone paved cross road is wide and neat, should be the main road, both sides are planted with pine and cypress, palm bamboo, osmanthus and other evergreen trees, the pavilion is straight, proud of the snow and frost. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
Murong Wei looked at it and felt that this courtyard seemed familiar. If you think about it carefully, it is three points similar to the Shoukang Palace of the emperor's grandmother, without any flowers and plants, only a large green tree, which lives up to the name of "Huanbi" of the two.
A large area of dense Guanyin bamboo is still lush and green against the sparse snowflakes. Under the shade of green bamboo, it is an open courtyard, three into five, a stone verandah, surrounded by a high house of blue bricks and tiles, which is the daily living place of Mu Huanlian.
The old lady had already got the letter here, and the maid Luo Qi stood in front of the door to greet her, seeing Murong Wei and Xia Lanxin coming hand in hand, Luo Qi saluted in a regular manner, and passed a word to the inside, and bent his knees to pick up the curtain of the dark green brocade group embroidered with the Fulu Shouxi pattern, and invited them in.
The old lady sat on the Luohan bed in the middle. Her silver hair was like frost, and her spirit was very strong, and when Murong Wei entered the room, she took a few steps forward, saluted in the direction of the palace, and asked the queen mother how she was doing.
It is indeed kind and kind-eyed, with a warm smile, but this smile is shallow and does not reach the bottom of the eye. The old lady smiled and invited her to take a seat, thanked the queen for the reward, and thanked Lan Xin for coming to watch the ceremony today.
Murong Wei has read the two lives, and can better understand the warmth and coldness of people. The silver-haired old lady talked and laughed happily, her expression was natural, and she didn't take her princess status to heart at all.
The emperor's grandmother's best friend, and the queen mother's orders, coupled with her own respect, Murong Wei did not slack off in the slightest, she conveyed to the queen mother, presented the two branches of ginseng, and respectfully saluted the old lady.
The old lady was a little surprised, but she couldn't avoid it, so she only accepted half a salute, and said with a smile: "Lan Xin quickly help the princess up and serve tea to the princess." ”
Murong Wei is submissive and soft, and her feelings and reasonableness are impeccable. She sat lightly on the first rose chair on the left with a bright red three-inlaid brocade cushion, and said sincerely: "The old lady is the best friend of the emperor's grandmother, and Ah Wei should be the junior gift." ”
The Xia family is loyal and martyrful, including the old and strong Xia Ge Lao and Taijun, the iron-clad Marquis of Kangping and the prince, the righteous and awe-inspiring Xia Lanxin, and the Xia Yuzhi who provoked the banner of rebellion, each of whom is worthy of her respect.
Today, in the courtyard of the Xia Mansion, seeing the Xia family's loyalty, Murong Wei was excited again.
The girl poured tea, and Mrs. Hu personally made refreshments, and served a plate of red bean purple rice cake in a jasper dish to Murong Wei, and said with a smile: "The princess can taste it, this is a snack to be entertained today, and it is the most heartwarming in winter."
Murong Wei thanked her, and let the old lady pick up another piece and taste it, the fruit was soft, glutinous, sweet, and colorful.
The purple rice is crystal clear, the jade dish is clear, the red beans are crispy and soft, and even the utensils in the kitchen are matched with real effort. The Hu family took care of her mother-in-law, and the praise of the old lady and Murong Wei made her blush slightly.
Everyone sat with them for a while, from chatting about the scenery of Huanxi Hall to dressing up clothes and jewelry, Murong Wei kept a sweet smile, and occasionally said words about the scene, and was very informed and reasonable in the conversation.
Listening to the old lady carefully ask about the health of the emperor's grandmother, Murong Wei stood up and replied, very respectful to the elders, and the Hu family was secretly surprised.
Murong Wei's arrogant reputation is outside, and the arrogance of the past is still in front of her, but today's girl seems to have changed.
The complexion is still delicate, the temperament is more calm, the attitude is humble and lovely, and I can't find half of the arrogant appearance on weekdays. Hu Shi couldn't help but look at it a few more times, and when he saw that the makeup was light and the clothes were low-key, he sighed in his heart, in the end, it was not in vain for the sister-in-law to treat each other honestly.
When the old lady mentioned Qiao Huanxia, there was a trace of worry on her face, "I haven't seen your imperial grandmother for a few days, and I should go to see you in the first month, and then Lan Xin will follow."
Xia Lanxin hurriedly got up and agreed, seeing that the old lady was tired, Murong Wei said goodbye first without waiting for the old lady to serve tea.
The old lady waited for everyone to go away, her slightly closed eyes opened, her eyes were full of energy, where there was a trace of fatigue, she gently stroked an emerald ring on her finger and murmured, her tone was full of sadness: "Huanxia, our grandchildren are so old in a blink of an eye." It's been seven years, when will you get better?"
The old lady's sigh, everyone naturally didn't hear it.
Out of the Huanxi Hall, the scenery in the courtyard is different from when it came. Hu Shi was resolute, but in a moment's effort, everywhere has been rearranged, a cluster of flowers, and colorful lights are hanging everywhere.
Across the water pavilion, on the stage set up is the Lianzhu class singing the "Pan Tao Club", and the singing voice comes from afar, which is lively and melodious.
Murong Wei had already expected it and was not surprised. When it was Xia Lanxin, her eyes widened for a moment, and she hesitated for a moment, and then turned her head disinterestedly.
instructed the tassels to follow from a distance, Murong Wei only said that she had something to say about Xia Lanxin, and the two walked to Zhilan Yuan together.
Xia Lanxin usually likes martial arts, but she doesn't like fat powder, and the boudoir even takes her as a person who takes the path of thick branches and leaves, and always makes Mrs. Shen speechless. Although there is the word festive ordered by Mrs. Shen today, it is just more antique ornaments than usual.
Red felt was added to the garden, and six newly-made glass lamps hung big red ears swaying under the porch, which was regarded as a congratulatory to her. When I arrived in the inner courtyard, the slaves and maids changed into auspicious clothes, and the green jackets and green pants were covered with rose-red and pinched teeth, and a small red velvet flower was pinned on their heads, which looked extremely festive.
Today, she was dressed up by the girls, Xia Lanxin used two more hairpins than usual, and then painted a light makeup, and the two were dyed red, adding a bit of charm to the sass.
The autumn fragrance color cloud brocade snow fox Luo clothes, the complicated burgundy gold thread embroidered Ruiyun Zhilan pleated long skirt, the dress is not like the past, and the person is still the same person. Murong Wei looked at it again and again, and couldn't help but gently lean her head on her shoulder.
Xia Lanxin, in the previous life, in order to delay time for her third brother, she guarded the secret passage with a sword, killed more than 100 people of Su Duhan's army, and was finally killed by random arrows. After that, her third brother Xia Yuzhi was the first to raise the banner against Su Duhan and led a rebel army to fight for many years.
She didn't have the opportunity to see these scenes in person, but she told her one by one about the gentleness of the year.
After Xia Yuzhi's rebel army, there was another rebel army led by his uncle and cousin, which also rose up, echoing Xia Yuzhi's distance.
Although they all failed in the end, now when she thinks of these Zheng men, Murong Wei's eyes become wet, afraid of being discovered by Xia Lanxin, so she instead holds her sleeve and is coquettish, "Sister Lan, I was blinded by the snow, blow it for me." ”
Xia Lanxin pointed at her forehead with a knife, and pointed at her forehead with disgust, "You are the one who doesn't want to be served, and now you are also the one who supports me", while carefully blowing her eyes.
Finding that Murong Wei's eyes were indeed slightly red, Xia Lanxin put most of the coupling color fragrance umbrella in her hand on Murong Wei's head, and the two of them sped up their steps and entered her boudoir.