Chapter 35: Peony
The small mirror is not an ordinary little lady's dressing mirror, the material is not wood or stone, the two pieces are put together, engraved with the delicate pattern of passionflower.
With a snap, the small mirror was opened by Zhen Miao, and the glass-faced mirror was a delicate reflection.
"It's a diorama." The knowledgeable little lady let out a low voice.
Zhen Yan's face changed when she saw Zhen Miao take out the small mirror, and she strode over and held her hand: "Fourth sister, don't mess around!" ”
This diorama, she and Zhen Miao each have one, which was given to them by their uncle when they were young.
The younger uncle is different from the eldest uncle and the second uncle, he has no intention of pursuing a career and does not like to study, so he likes to run around the world, and later he crossed the sea by boat and ran overseas.
I went for two years, and when I came back, I brought back a lot of new and precious things, most of which I offered.
I heard my mother say that these two small mirrors were brought back that time, and they were given to each of their sisters.
It was only later that the little uncle went to sea again and never came back, saying that he encountered a hurricane at sea, and the whole ship was killed.
After a few years, for some reason, the Great Zhou Dynasty issued a ban on the sea and stopped the sea trade, and the Western goods that had been handed down in the past became more and more precious.
Especially this small dressing mirror, no matter how many noble daughters want to have one, only the royal princess and the county lord have it.
Although Zhao Feicui is a girl from Mu'en Houfu, she doesn't have it, seeing that Zhen Miao actually took out such a rare thing, her eyes lit up at the moment, and she had the idea that she was bound to win.
"Second Miss Zhen, do you still want to take back the things that have been taken out, and it is too stingy to build an Bo Mansion."
Zhen Miao gave Zhen Yan a reassuring look, then glanced at Zhao Feicui lightly, and without saying a word, she put down the small mirror next to the three pairs of golden hairpins.
Zhao Feicui is very sensitive to this aspect, although Zhen Miao didn't say anything, she couldn't hold her breath at first, for fear that the colorful head she took out would be looked down upon, so she gritted her teeth and put down the jade rabbit medicine that the queen mother gave her last year.
The Biyi platform is located on a high platform at the bend of the Ripple River, surrounded by a white jade railing, because it is Tanabata, decorated with many red silk and satin, as well as large clusters of flowers.
At this time, the sky was still bright, and everyone passed in a mighty way, and when the hour was announced, Zhao Feicui and Zhen Miao came to the stage.
The items for the first scene of making Qiaoguo Huagua have been prepared for a long time.
Zhao Feicui dared to pull Zhen Miao to compete, and it was not completely unprepared.
She turned thirteen years old this year, and she joined in the fun when she attended her daughter's meeting last year, but this year she came with the idea of getting a good ranking.
The family is beginning to propose marriage to her, and if she is only known today, it will be of great benefit.
So this year, Mu Enhou Mansion also calculated for Zhao Feicui.
Her appearance is still excellent, but her talent in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is average, this is not something that can be practiced overnight, and besides, the ladies of the family have not practiced every day since childhood.
On the contrary, it is to make Qiaoguo Huagua, and few people are willing to spend time on it.
Not to mention the smoky fire, even if it is made, it will not improve much cooking skills, and it will not be of much help in the future.
Zhao Feicui has put a lot of effort into this area this year, just waiting for today.
She came to the stage, first swept the items on the green jade long table, and quickly picked up the dough neatly and kneaded it.
Since Zhao Feicui acted first, most of the eyes were attracted to the past.
I saw her fingers flying, skillfully pinching out noodles of different lengths, and then rolling in the oil pot, and the special noodles swelled.
Zhao Feicui quickly scooped up the noodles that were beginning to turn yellow and put them aside to cool.
This busyness is two quarters of an hour past.
Zhen Miao's side still took a dough and pinched it slowly, the dough mixed with honey was pale yellow, and she couldn't tell what shape she kneaded, but at this time, she was already kneading the third.
At this time, the light was full, and everyone could see everything clearly, but the two of them were half-finished products at the moment, and they couldn't see the clues, so they both held their breath and continued to watch.
Zhao Feicui picked up a bright red apple and carved it with a knife stroke by stroke, with a rare serious and focused expression.
The county lord of Chuxia breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and talked and laughed softly with the people next to him.
She didn't wait to see Zhao Feicui much, the two always played together, and they were actually more energetic in private, but if she lost to Zhen Miao today, she would have no light on her face.
"County Lord, don't worry, Sister Feicui must be fine, once I went to the Hou Mansion as a guest, but I saw her duckling carved with apples, not to mention how lively it is." Zhang Chaohua of the right servant of the Ministry of Officials likes to gossip about the door, showing off the news that he knows the Tao.
Sure enough, as time passed, Zhao Feicui carved a duckling.
The duckling's head is peeled red, the duck's head and beak are carved out of the yellowed flesh, and the red wings carved into feathers are really vivid and vivid.
Zhao Feicui looked at her work and smiled proudly.
Carving ducklings with apples is not too good for its knife work, and the most rare thing is this ingenuity and novelty, which is much stronger than the common carving and painting on melons and fruits.
Today's performance seems to be better than usual.
The more Zhao Feicui looked at it, the more satisfied she became, and suddenly heard an exclamation.
"Look at Zhen Si, what is she carving!"
"God, is it a peony flower, it's so beautiful and similar!"
Zhao Feicui's face stiffened, and she raised her eyes to look at Zhen Miao.
Zhen Miao pressed the watermelon with one hand and the carving knife in the other, carving on the watermelon like flying.
The green melon skin is made of leaves, the veins are distinct, the layers of peony petals that are as thin as cicada wings bloom, the inside is bright red, the outer edge is pink and white, it looks natural and fresh, it is completely with the help of the color of the pulp itself, but it is like a peony flower that has just bloomed, and the flowers are blooming.
The two of them had finished making flowers and fruits, and they were placed side by side, and the maid carried them around for someone to watch.
Although Zhao Feicui's duckling carved out of apples is good, compared with the big peony flower carved by Zhen Miao with watermelon, it is like the gap between a child and a master.
Without judges, the winners and losers are already clear.
Luo Tianhuo stared at Zhen Miao on the stage, and saw that she gently put down the carving knife and kept rubbing her fingers, but there was an undisguised smile on her face, bright and bright.
The competition has come to an end, the sky is starting to darken, countless lanterns are lit up, and the stage is still as bright as day.
The beauty under the lamp, the jade face is shining, and I don't know how many children's eyes have been spent.
Luo Tianhui's feelings towards Zhen Miao began to complicate.
He always felt that she was not the person in his previous life, but he couldn't see any traces of her being reborn.
Faintly, for this marriage, he became a little curious from his original resistance and disgust.
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