The princess of the town lives in the suburbs of the imperial capital all the year round, and the banquet is held outside Beijing.

On the day of the banquet, a string of carriages lined up at the gate of the imperial capital, and the gate of the city was very lively, and the family emblem of the famous and noble families of the whole imperial capital could be seen.

"The Marquis of Yongchang's Mansion."

"Auxiliary Mansion."

"The Marquis of Changyi."

"The Ministry of Officials - Sister Zhuge ",

Ah Jiu waited for the free time of the city gate to apply what he had learned, and asked for Jiang's smile, since the accident in front of the Fusi Yamen in Beizhen that day, Jiang did not give Ah Jiu a smile, not to say that he was unfamiliar or angry with her, Jiang showed his attitude with practical actions.

No matter how coquettish Ah Jiu is, he can't make Jiang 'forgive' himself.

In addition to warning himself not to make mistakes again, Ah Jiu did everything possible to make Jiang understand that he was obedient and well-behaved.

Mo Xinlan was very surprised by the awkwardness between their mother and daughter, and muttered privately to Moxiang, it turned out that the mother-in-law and daughter would also have conflicts, and the Jiang family would also be angry with Ah Jiu.

In the past two days, Mo Xinlan has appeared in front of the Jiang family, on the face of making peace with Ah Jiu and the Jiang family, but in acting in every possible way to please the Jiang family, not seeking to replace the ninth sister, Mo Xinlan only hopes to get a little bit of the Jiang family's favor, after all, the Jiang family will be glorious for a long time.

Jiang's treatment of Mo Xinlan has always been consistent, not close or far away.

Before going out, Jiang still sat in the same carriage with Ah Jiu, flashing Mo Xinlan's face.

"No matter what, they are also biological mothers and daughters, and the ninth sister is the flesh that fell from her mother's body."

Mo Xinqing, who had been silently paying attention to Mo Xinlan, said to Cui'er, Mo Xinqing could have sat in a carriage with Mo Xinlan, but at this time, Mo Xinlan was angry, Mo Xinqing consciously didn't want to annoy Mo Xinlan, so she took a carriage with the old lady.

There was not only Mo Xinqing beside the old lady, but Miss Nangong Yue sat beside the old lady with a shy face.

Originally, the young lady of the Mo family who had not yet left the pavilion in the long room and the third room also wanted to follow. Jiang declined on the grounds that there was no invitation, Nangong Yue was the most liked by the old lady, and she was thick-skinned. Because Mo Guanjie made the country's priest wine, the old lady was canonized by the three products. The princess of the town took the initiative to give the post.

Although it was compared to the Tianfeng post that Mo Xinlan and Ah Jiu got, they were barely invited.

The old lady was ecstatic, she could finally go to see the world, these days in the imperial capital, she could see very few women, most of them were received by the Jiang family, which made the old lady who wanted to show off very sad.

Fortunately, when she went out, Mo Xinqing bothered to think about it. After saying all the good things, the old lady finally changed out of the golden, shiny jewelry, the old lady wore a rosin swasten longevity pattern gown, and the fox collar and long fur also showed a bit of the noble atmosphere of the scholarly family.

"Who's that man?"

The old lady was not dazzled and deaf, and when she saw a noble lady helping a woman to board the carriage that Jiang was riding, she was full of displeasure, "Why didn't she come to see me?!" I'm one block higher than Jiang's command. ”

Mo Xinqing didn't laugh at the old lady's short knowledge, despised her, and explained with a gentle smile. "She is the wife of Zhuge Shangshu, and when Lord Zhuge was still a servant of the ministry, they all said that he would be punished by His Majesty. No one dared to get close to him, only the father dared to talk and laugh with Lord Zhuge 's brother-in-law, and the ninth sister intersected with Miss Zhuge at that time. ”

I have to say that Mo Xinqing is also very envious of Ah Jiu's luck.

At that time, no matter how she looked at Zhuge Shilang, she was destined to be unlucky.

Carefully analyzed, it was not King Lu Yan who exposed the nature of Mrs. Han and let Mrs. Han's son's ambition leak in front of Emperor Shenwu. The Zhuge family can get out so easily.

Because of King Lu Yan, Mo Xinqing's plan to get close to Mrs. Han was blocked. Wasted work was done.

"And this? She should come to see me, Mo Guanjie is my own son! ”

Nangong Yue watched Mo Xinqing deal with it as if she was watching a good show. When you meet a grandmother who doesn't know the reason and doesn't know the depth, everyone has to be embarrassed, the old lady loves her granddaughter the most among the juniors, but she is also very good to Mo Xinqing.

This is different from the old lady's dislike of Mo Guanjie, whose second son brought great glory to the Mo family.

The old lady only values Mo Xinqing, and has a mediocre attitude towards Mo Guanjie's other children, Nangong Yue knows that the old lady even dislikes Ah Jiu and Mo Xinlan, originally Nangong Yue's brother wanted to marry Mo Xinlan, but after the old lady found out, the old lady, who had always been kind, was furious, scolded her daughter-in-law and Nangong Rui, and put down cruel words, unless she died, this marriage would never be allowed.

It is said that Mo Xinqing is like an old lady when she was young, and Nangong Yue will not approve of this rumor no matter how much she beautifies her grandmother.

Among the nine young ladies in the third room of the Mo family, Mo Xinqing has the best appearance, although Ah Jiu can compete with Mo Xinqing, but Ah Jiu's dress is a little naïve, and the pink and tender dilute her own flower and moon appearance, which is not as bright and moving as Mo Xinqing who is not as old as the age.

Mo Xinqing's smile did not change, and said, "You got the invitation too late, and Mrs. Zhuge didn't know that you were also in the carriage later." The entertainment between the wives is boring and tight, the grandmother is broad-minded, extraordinary, and has a cool temperament is the most impatient and hypocritical entertainment, even if Lord Zhuge is grateful that his father did not fall into the well when he received a cold reception, with Lord Zhuge today's status, his wife may not be much grateful, just to say hello and show it. ”

She gently massaged the old lady's shoulder, "Why do you have to suffer from that distraction?!" ”

The old lady turned her anger into a smile, "No one can say that you girl, I know that you are speaking for her, hey, it's a pity that the daughter-in-law only has the sharp-toothed Ah Jiu in her eyes, and she drove away your biological mother alive, not for me to protect you, how do you live your sister's life?" ”

"My grandmother lived a long life, and I loved it. In the future, I will listen to you, accompany you, and be filial to you. ”

"Good girl!"

The old lady patted Mo Xinqing's hand with relief, "I will not only protect you, but also choose the best husband for you, so that I can rest assured." ”

The old lady still wants to manipulate her marriage? Mo Xinqing felt a little more hatred in her heart, and her face was still well-behaved and obedient, "Granddaughter listens to you." ”

"This time the eldest princess has a banquet, I just have to pick a rich one for you, the old lady Zhao who came to see me last time, she has a grandson, and she is a talent."

Mo Xinqing was shy. Clenched his fists, can Zhao Gongzi still be called a talent? Not to mention a deep scar on his face, he was also short-tempered. Cruel, not by virtue of his father being a cabinet scholar. Zhao Gongzi, who likes wives, has long been killed.

"In the end, the identity of the granddaughter is a concubine, a talent like Zhao Gongzi, and the grandmother should show Nangong's cousin."

"Grandmother." Nangong Yue lost the mind to watch the play, and the old lady said: "Sister Yue is another candidate." ”

"Who is it?" Mo Xinqing asked curiously.

Nangong Yue values Mo Junyong very much, but unfortunately the old lady does not agree, after staying in the imperial capital for a long time, Nangong Yue found that there are countless men who are better than Mo Junyong, and she decisively cut off her liking for Mo Junyong.

The old lady said: "What do you think of the prince of Anguo with my sister Yue?" ”

How dare you think about it!

Mo Xinqing smiled: "My cousin's talent is worthy of the world's grandfather." I'm afraid that the prince has a crush. ”

"The order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker, as long as Sister Yue can be pleased by the eldest princess, she can marry her." The old lady was full of confidence, "At the banquet, Sister Qing can help her more." Sister Qing herself is outstanding enough, and she has the second child to rely on, poor Sister Yue'er, the orphan and widow grew up, even if she has the talent of the world, no one knows. I only brought Sister Yue'er here, just to find a good future for her. ”

"The prince of An Guo personally sent Tianfeng to the ninth sister, and his mother has been friends with the lord of Zhaohua for many years. Jiang Shoufu hurts the ninth sister very much...... I heard the second sister and the third brother say that the prince of An Guo once asked his father to study under a pseudonym, and was once regarded by his father as the most outstanding 'poor student', and he studied together with his ninth sister in Jiangnan. ”

"Ah Jiu!?"

The old lady snorted: "Sharp teeth and sharp mouth, causing trouble, not as steady as Sister Yue, can the princess of the town take a fancy to her?" It's still my moon sister. ”

Mo Xinqing achieved her goal, just smiled and stopped talking.

Nangong Yue understood better than the old lady and said, "Grandmother loves me." It is good to look at her granddaughter anywhere, but her granddaughter also knows that she is not comparable to Ah Jiu's cousin. Prince of Anguo...... It's a good thing to fall in love with Ah Jiu's cousin. ”

The old lady hugged her and said with relief: "Ah Jiu is not as good as you." Only the blind can look at her! You don't have to pay attention to this, just listen to me. ”

After talking for a long time, it was not until the carriage passed through the gate of the imperial capital that Nangong Yue nodded shyly.

Mo Xinqing ignored a pair of two hundred and five grandchildren, daring to calculate the grandson who was most loved by Ah Jiu and the princess of the town who was protected by the Jiang family, the old lady really didn't know how to write dead words!

Zhuge Shangshu's wife and daughter did not leave the carriage that the Jiang family was riding, could it be that they planned to go to the banquet together?

The relationship is too close.

Do you care about Mo Guanjie? Or is it for the sake of Jiang Shoufu's face?

Mo Xinqing glanced at the carriage that Jiang was riding again, and made an calculation in his heart.

******

Jiang had a very happy conversation with Mrs. Zhuge who had deliberately married him, and Ah Jiu and Miss Zhuge were also chatting and laughing happily on the side.

Since the last breakup, although Zhuge has not met Ah Jiu again, the two often correspond and give each other small gifts, so they don't see any strangeness.

Zhuge tasted the warmth and coldness of human affection, and was particularly kind to Ah Jiu.

Soon after leaving the imperial capital, the carriage arrived at the gate of the princess's mansion.

A garden surrounded by mountains and rivers is spectacular.

The arriving carriage was introduced into the garden in an orderly manner, and the garden was rarely entered.

Ah Jiu attended the banquet for the first time, and was very curious about the landscape and architectural style of the garden, Zhuge grew up in the imperial capital, and had participated in several banquets, she explained softly several beautiful views of the garden, "Only on this day, the garden is completely open, no matter where you go." ”

"Anywhere?"

"The garden was built according to the drawings left by the king of the mountain, and the king of the mountain said to the eldest princess that day, when the world is peaceful, he will build a garden for the eldest princess as a place for them to retire." Zhuge explained to Ah Jiu: "It's a pity that the king of the mountain died early, but he left behind the construction plan of the garden. ”

Ah Jiu's eyes flickered, and after getting out of the carriage, he was even more amazed by the exquisite structure of the garden.

"I heard that there is a secret in the garden that retains the secret of the Mu family, the first name of Beiyan in the year, and every time there is a banquet, some ladies come for this purpose and explore and hunt for treasures in the garden."

"Her Royal Highness the eldest princess built the garden, she still doesn't know these secrets? Still use someone else? ”

Ah Jiu scoffed at the secret and admired the pleasant scenery of the garden.

"Get out of the way, out of the way."

Several heroic girls in purple shirts, soft armor, and high ponytails rode on horseback, wearing jade pendants with dragon and phoenix patterns around their waists. Bows and arrows hung from the saddle.

When most of the guests walked, they were particularly conspicuous and had a bit of arrogance that the ladies had never had. Domineering.

"They are ......"

"Purple Shirts."

Zhuge said in a low voice: "Only the purple-shirted guard personally selected by Her Royal Highness the eldest princess can ride horses in the garden, not to mention the garden. Even in the imperial capital, the purple shirt guards can also be dressed in fresh clothes and angry horses, riding horses and whips. ”

Many noble and noble ministers are willing to marry a lady from a purple shirt.

The ladies who can be put by the princess of the town are all excellent women, they are proud, self-respecting, and have talents that are not weaker than men.

"Sister Zhuge didn't go to the audition?"

"I don't really like the Purple Shirts."

Zhuge has never said this to anyone, and every lady is proud to be selected as a purple shirt guard, seeing Ah Jiu nodding. Zhuge grabbed her arm:

"I know that Sister Ah Jiu can understand me, the original intention of the princess of the town to set up the purple shirt guard is good, but in recent years, the lady who has been selected for the purple shirt guard has not learned the skills of the eldest princess, but she has learned the pride accumulated by Her Royal Highness the eldest princess for many years...... They don't want to compete with men, they just want to marry a good man. ”

"No one said these words to the eldest princess?"

Ah Jiu said: "If the princess of the town country knows, I think she would rather cancel the purple shirt guard than let the purple shirt guard evolved from the purple shirt female army who guards the imperial capital alone become a tool for comparison or just to get married." ”

In that year, Emperor Shenwu sent troops on an expedition. The prince of Eastern Liao used a trick to sneak attack the imperial capital, and only for the eldest princess to stay in the imperial capital, she commanded the female army. With a silver spear, she repelled the prince of Eastern Liao and kept the imperial capital, the eldest princess became famous in a battle, and the purple-shirted female army also became famous all over the world.

After the unification of the Western Qin Empire, the purple-shirted women's army ceased to exist.

In order to commemorate the Purple Shirt Female Army and for someone to inherit her mantle, the eldest princess selected twenty-four ladies to form the Purple Shirt Guard.

Zhuge said: "This is just my idea, and I can't do it accurately." ”

The eldest princess has deep feelings for the purple shirt guard, who dares to expose the truth and touch the eldest princess's brows?!

"Sister Ah Jiu. You can't talk nonsense. ”

“……”

Ah Jiu sensed Jiang's warning gaze and said, "I understand. ”

It's not for her good not to let the eldest princess know.

But in what capacity did she mention it?

Said it was a banquet. Most of the ladies and wives can move at will, and get together in twos and threes. It seems that the garden is very lively.

The talent pavilion has long been open for the ladies to show their talents, but because at the beginning, the princess of the town and the heavyweight guests did not arrive, and there were not many ladies who showed their talents, and most of them barely entered the garden.

Famous ladies and those who want to join the purple shirt guard are often at the back of the line.

Ah Jiu has always been not interested in showing her talents, but every invited lady has to go to the talent pavilion to show her face, taking advantage of the lack of people, she plays the flute first, it is said that the eldest princess does not like the flute very much.

Mo Xinlan was dragged aside by the young lady of the founding noble family, Mo Xinqing has been silently accompanying the old lady, Ah Jiu is with the Zhuge family, and most of their positions are the young ladies of the Qinggui Wenchen family.

Ah Jiu carefully analyzed, a banquet is divided into several circles, large and small, honorables, important ministers, clear streams, upstarts, etc., there is no need to be reminded by others, every lady and wife knows where to stand.

In particular, the dispute between the founding lords and the important ministers relied on by Emperor Shenwu in recent years has been close to white-hot.

In this way, even if Ah Jiu wants to keep a low profile, she can't do it, who makes her not only the daughter of Mo Guanjie, one of the symbols of the Qingliu, but also the granddaughter of Jiang Shoufu, the representative of the important ministers, and most of the ladies in the circle of important ministers gather around Ah Jiu.

"Your sister has been in the limelight lately, and she even dares to lose face to the county lord of Zhaohua?"

Mo Xinlan explained to the indignant and indignant ladies and daughters, "The ninth sister is just talking for a while, and she doesn't mean to embarrass the county lord of Zhaohua, mother...... He has been friends with the lord of Zhaohua for many years. ”

"That's why the county lord of Zhaohua didn't dispose of her, and Her Royal Highness the eldest princess didn't deprive her of the Tianfeng sticker."

The young lady who spoke was undiminished, and said to Mo Xinlan: "You are just too honest, so you were bullied by her, you must know that you are the original concubine, she is just relying on Jiang Shoufu's face, if you don't let her know how powerful you are, can you still raise your head in the Mo family?" Being an older sister blindly protecting her sister is not a good thing, but it will hurt her! ”

"What are you going to do?"

"Miss Mo Jiu, who is talented and has a bit of face in front of His Majesty!"

Mo Xinlan stepped forward to stop her, but was stopped by the lady next to her, "Sister Lu doesn't have to get along with your sister, it's just that she understands that there is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world." ”

It is best to be the same as Mo Xinlan, Zhou Xiaomei, the granddaughter of the Duke of Fuguo, grabbed her and reminded in a low voice, "Don't you want her to lose face?" I've heard my brother say that she has calculated you several times, and her grandfather is very arrogant. ”

"This ......"

Mo Xinlan bit her lip, "Cousin Zhou misunderstood, the ninth sister has always been very good." ”

"I don't believe you don't understand, in addition to being angry for the county lord of Zhaohua, Sister Lu has to warn the courtiers who are looking for trouble, if there is no nobleman who fought the world with His Majesty back then, there would be no empire today."

*****

With the help of Zhuge Clan, Ah Jiu finally got out of the crowd and breathed a sigh of relief, the enthusiasm of these people is too terrifying, not only the lady from the noble background wants to overwhelm the crowd, but the daughter of the upstart Wenchen is also ambitious, and wants the nobles to understand what the background is, after all, the background of the founding nobles is not high. "Are you Mo Xinyi?"

"Yes."

Ah Jiu nodded, "Who are you?" ”

"Do you dare to compare with me?" The bright and touching lady said arrogantly, "If you win, you will naturally know who I am, and if you lose, you are not worthy to ask my name." (To be continued) R655