The area of the Guogong Mansion is very vast, and the twenty or thirty courtyards of all sizes have not been built to the ground belonging to the Guogong Mansion.

Therefore, a large garden was built on about one-third of the vacated west site, and a full-moon shaped artificial lake was dug on all sides, and a place was left in the center of the lake, and the soil was piled up, and an island in the middle of the lake was built, with pavilions and pavilions on the island, carved beams and painted buildings, rockeries and flowing water, lush flowers and plants, and extremely beautiful environment.

The east shore is connected to the island in the middle of the lake is a nine-curved covered bridge made of white stone bricks, and the wind chimes are hung under the corridor, winding up to the island in the middle of the lake.

I heard that the original Jiuqu Corridor Bridge was only hung under a small lantern, it was the grandfather of the country who cherished the suffering of his eldest daughter before, and specially took care of Mrs. Ping to hang wind chimes under the corridor of the Jiuqu Bridge, which was not only joyful, but also added some active atmosphere.

On the west bank, a small channel was split, and a small painting boat with four hollows was parked in the channel, and those who did not want to go from the Jiuqu Bridge could let the people drive the boat to and from the island in the middle of the lake and the shore.

In summer, sitting on both sides of the cabin can easily fish for lotus roots on both sides of the channel, which is another kind of beauty.

Now it is the winter moon, the cold wind on the lake, and there is no lotus in the lake, but it seems a little depressed.

But it can't hide the shadows of the clothes and temples under the corridor of the Jiuqu Bridge, and the dark fragrance of the lotus under the feet floats.

When Meng Guanshuang came to the bridge, he saw that the bridge and the island in the middle of the lake were crowded, and there was a lot of laughter, and he couldn't help asking: "Is there a male and female table on the island today?" ”

Didn't the ancients pay the most attention to the defense of men and women, and when they didn't understand anything at the age of seven, they didn't sit at the same table. What's more, I heard that the people invited today are all noble daughters over the age of twelve and noble sons over the age of fifteen, and even Meng Guanxing and Meng Guanhao, as the children of the host's family, are not allowed to participate because they are underage, why did they suddenly abandon these rules and let so many young boys and girls stay in one place?

Besides, I heard that the elders don't attend their meetings yet! What's going on?

"Naturally, men and women can't sit at the same table!" Yun Tan immediately explained, "There is a corridor in the garden on the island in the middle of the lake, and Mrs. Ping has installed light veils on both sides of the partitioned corridor, and the men and women can talk clearly, but if you want to see faces. I can only vaguely see through the light veil. ”

Meng Guanshuang secretly pursed the corners of her lips: This is really a bright blind date banquet. Under the banner of her birthday, why does it feel so awkward!

"Erniang is really attentive!" Meng Guanshuang said perfunctorily, of course, this is for some people who are busy preparing this refreshment and fruit back and forth, who knows how many people here are Feng Yuyao's eyes and ears!

"The main thing is that Grandpa Guo and the old lady look at Miss Major. Specially instructed! Yun Tan said.

"Hmmm! Grandmother and Daddy were of course excellent to me too! Meng Guanshuang said with a smile. Walk on the nine-curved covered bridge. When I was about to reach the center of the lake, I felt that the cold wind with water vapor on the surface of the lake was still a little cold, so I asked again. "It's cold on the lake, but prepare some hand stoves to warm your hands for the ladies of each family, don't let people feel the wind chill!"

At the same time, I was glad that it was good for me to insist on my opinion, otherwise I would definitely sneeze at this time.

I just don't know if those daughters who love beauty and want to take the opportunity to find a golden beetle son-in-law are fully prepared, in case they wear less and catch a cold, it's really no wonder that she is the host.

"It's the first time for the eldest lady to come to the island in the middle of the lake, no wonder I don't know the layout of the island in the middle of the lake!" Yun Tan immediately explained, "In addition to the octagonal pavilion for enjoying the scenery, there are walls around the island in the middle of the lake, and you can see the shadows of the trees now, but in fact, these tall trees are all blue and gray walls, which are enough to block the wind blowing on the lake." ”

Meng Guanshuang pouted again and sighed: A local tyrant is a local tyrant, she feels that she should belong to someone who can enjoy it when she makes money, but she didn't expect the luxury of the Guogong Mansion to be heavier!

As they spoke, they had already gone ashore, and entered along the corridor that extended to the interior of the island in the middle of the lake, and saw a large garden with autumn chrysanthemums in full bloom and the fragrance of osmanthus, and in the middle of the garden there was indeed a corridor surrounded by light yarn.

Tables and chairs have been placed on the left and right, not the serious round table or the Eight Immortals table, but a long case, covered with festive red silk.

There are fruits and snacks on the red silk table, and everyone can find a place to sit while chatting, and then pick up their own food, a bit of a buffet form.

"Look, my big sister is here!" Meng Guanyue arrived earlier than Meng Guanshuang, and had already chatted warmly with several noble girls, and when she saw Meng Guanshuang's arrival, she immediately greeted her affectionately, showing a younger sister's respect for her sister.

Especially when she saw Meng Guanshuang hanging a string of coral agate strings around her neck, the smile on the corner of her mouth unconsciously deepened.

She hadn't seen her wear this string of coral since she entered the house, she thought it was a drift, but she didn't expect to see it today.

Also, in the past, even though she could be regarded as a person with a little wealth, but after all, before she recognized her ancestors and returned to her ancestors, her family background, identity, and status were not worthy of this string of coral agate.

Now, the salted fish has turned over, with the title of the eldest lady of the Guogong Mansion, and the title of the county lord personally sealed by the emperor, it can be regarded as a match for this string of coral agate, so it is reasonable to wear it in such an environment.

returned the salute to the nobles who came to congratulate him, and exchanged a few polite greetings, of course Meng Guanshuang did not miss Meng Guanyue saw the thing hanging on his chest, and smiled heartily, and couldn't help but pull the corners of his mouth and smile back.

Originally, she just planned to let Meng Guanyue see this string of beads, and she didn't have many ideas about the rest, but she didn't expect that someone wanted to use the beads to pat herself.

"County Lord, your string of coral agate is really beautiful, whether it is color and brightness, it is the best among coral and agate!" The opening was a young girl about thirteen or fourteen years old wearing a pink chrysanthemum top and a purple embroidered dress. ”

After listening to Fang Cai's introduction, Meng Guanshuang probably remembered that her name was Yang Wan'er, and she was the fourth granddaughter of Zhenguo Gong, that is, Xu Jingyu's cousin.

She looked very envious when she spoke, but her tone was not envious, but slightly provocative and contemptuous. (To be continued......)