Jiangbei is cold and frozen, and the brazier burned in the house is also very different from that in the capital, usually two braziers are piled up in a room, and they burn for half an hour, which can expel the cold and become hot.

When she fell asleep at night, Sheng Changning didn't have the habit of recognizing the bed, but because of the bumps in the carriage in the past few days, she didn't sleep well.

The servants were keeping watch outside for the night, the room was silent, drowsy, and suddenly a faint commotion came, the sound was not loud but it suddenly woke Sheng Changning up, and he lost his sleepiness.

"Bailu, Lixia."

Looking at the dark beams, the noise outside did not stop, but intensified, Sheng Changning couldn't help but shout outside.

Soon, there was movement outside, the friction of candles, the sound of kicking and hurrying footsteps, Sheng Changning listened quietly with his eyes closed.

"Princess, what's wrong with you?" There was finally a silky light in the room, and the sound was white, and she was a little anxious.

Immediately after, Lixia's words followed, "Are you having a nightmare? ”

Bai Lu helped Sheng Changning to sit up, and when Lixia saw it, he hurriedly put the candle in his hand on the candlestick, turned around and poured another cup of tea.

Sheng Changning shook his head at them, "Who is arguing outside?" Hearing her ask like this, even though Bai Ludang understood why she woke up, she blessed her body and said, "The slaves and maids don't know, why don't you let the slaves and maids take a look." ”

Sheng Changning nodded.

Bai Lu pushed the door away, and Lixia served the tea, and said worriedly: "Princess, this tea is a little cold, if you are thirsty, you will drink some." ”

"No need." Sheng Changning shook her head again, she raised her long eyes and looked at the window, the bright moon was hanging high outside, and the cold light was scattered all over the sky, hazy mist.

Bai Lu came back a short time later, and the cloak she wore was covered with frost, and as soon as she entered, she quickly faded it to prevent the cold from staining the house.

"Princess ......"

She had a hint of anxiety on her face, "It's the eldest princess, and that Mrs. Xu is arguing, I don't know why, when the slave and maid left, I saw that the prince had already led people to ......"

Sheng Changning's heart sank, how much favor did King Yonghuai give to Mrs. Xu, so that a mere concubine dared to shout with his mother......

"Princess, do you want to go over and have a look?" Lixia also became worried, after all, the eldest princess was also a relative of her master, and the two parties had a dispute, and they should naturally be biased towards the eldest princess as slaves.

After pondering for a moment, Sheng Changning straightened the futon and lay down again, "No, you guys should also go and rest, if anyone asks about tonight's affairs, you just say that you don't know." ”

"No."

Bai Lu and Lixia glanced at each other, and they both saw puzzlement in each other's eyes, but the two still didn't say much, and only retreated.

The room was quiet again, and the candle flame on the candlestick was not extinguished after Sheng Changning instructed it, looking at the mottled candle tears falling from the lamp and candle, from hot to cold and condensed.

Sheng Changning slowly closed her eyes, and she sighed in her heart.

If she goes over, she can't help Sheng Changqiong, not to mention, maybe when Sheng Changqiong thinks about it in the future, I am afraid that she will be involved, and she will be blamed for watching the jokes of the dignified eldest princess Chu on the spot......

What's more, if a small concubine of the palace, Sheng Changqiong can't deal with it easily, and she has lived in vain for so many years.

This kind of thing, others can't help it, and the authorities are confused, but she has to help herself.

………………

On the second day, Sheng Changning was invited, saying that Sheng Changqiong invited her to have morning tea.

Sheng Changning once saw in a small biography that the people of the Northland have the habit of eating morning tea. It is rumored that in ancient times, the soldiers stationed in Jiangbei would be very cold when they got out of bed, and their fingers were so stiff that they could not bend and stretch out, and in order to quickly warm up, they would drink a cup of hot tea.

The book describes this tea as different from ordinary tea, it is made with goat's milk, which not only refreshes the mind but also fills the body. Over time, the habit of eating morning tea gradually entered the hearts of the people, and it was passed down.

Sheng Changning straightened his skirt and wrapped himself tightly, and then went out with the servant who was talking.

It's just that she is dressed like this, and in the eyes of the servant, it seems that she is quite puzzling. Sheng Changning saw her hesitation at a glance, and asked casually: "But what's wrong?" ”

She had read the chronicles of various countries and regions, and noticed that while the customs and customs were different, the taboo of clothing, housing and food in each place should also be the most important point.

Could it be that she was wearing some inappropriate clothing?

Sheng Changning was about to say something more, but after the maid heard her question, she hurriedly lowered her head, "The princess is very well dressed, Fang is the slave maid's words and deeds are inappropriate, please forgive the princess-"

As he spoke, the person was about to kneel down, Sheng Changning hurriedly raised his hand to support her, "No need to kneel, let's go to Qionghua Courtyard quickly, your princess should be in a hurry." ”

Qionghua Courtyard is the residence of Sheng Changqiong, I heard that this is the name of the King of Yonghuai in her name, and the word "Qionghua" on the plaque is also inscribed by the King of Yonghuai himself.

This incident used to be a good story in the capital to describe the deep friendship between King Yonghuai and his wife, if it was placed a month ago, Sheng Changning might have felt that this was indeed a beautiful talk, but now it seems that it is quite embarrassing.

The courtyard is solemnly and magnificently arranged, from the inside to the outside of the ornaments, from the small porcelain vases placed at random on the corner table, to the large couch screen, at a glance there are valuable objects everywhere.

Sheng Changning couldn't help but be a little amazed when he saw it, if these things were placed in the palace, they might be able to match the master's nobility.

But this is just a small palace, Sheng Changqiong is the main mother of this mansion, and the first thing is to live a life, and the house is full of so many decorations that can't be swallowed and have to be carefully served, which is really a little out of place.

"But Changqing is here?"

Through a double-embroidered screen with gold and silver threads, a low voice came.

Hearing this, Sheng Changning immediately stepped forward, lowered his head and saluted, "Changqing has seen the eldest princess." ”

"Sit down." Sheng Changqiong eagerly asked her to sit down, but soon, her voice paused slightly, and then she wondered, "Why do you have so many clothes?" ”

Is it much?

Hearing this, Sheng Changning was very confused in her heart, the land of Jiangbei was far colder than the capital, and she felt extremely cold as soon as she came, so she naturally wanted to wear more.

Could it be that these northland women are all beautiful because of their weak posture, so they don't want to wear more clothes and look bloated?

Thinking like this, Sheng Changning raised his head in confusion.