Chapter 21: The Gentleman in Flowers
Outside the jade warm hall, there are all kinds of precious chrysanthemums.
Yellow as gold, white as snow, white and pink "Erqiao" is delicate and moving, as well as the green waves of autumn water, long white filaments lined with a bend of blue in the center, it is quiet and elegant.
On the wide bookcase in the hall, a huge piece of rice paper is spread out, and Princess Zilang holds a paintbrush to depict it carefully, and a picture of Gongbi Aoju has begun to appear.
Although she is over the age of confusion, she is still light, dignified and elegant, graceful and elegant.
The palace maid walked into the main hall gently, standing aside and not daring to disturb, Princess Zilang finally put down her paintbrush, looked up and saw the palace maid standing with bated breath, and asked, "What's the matter?" ”
The palace maid bowed her head and replied, "Niangniang, His Royal Highness the Prince has been waiting outside the palace for a long time. ”
Princess Zilang frowned slightly, "King Ruining hasn't come back yet?" ”
"Yes, sis."
"Please come in!" The palace maid next to her presented a copper basin, and Princess Zilang cleaned her hands and walked to the main hall to take a seat.
Yao Pu entered the Yunuan Hall with a smile on his face, and saluted upward: "Mother, the retainer heard that you had just painted, so he didn't dare to disturb, and he saw the prosperity of those chrysanthemums in the courtyard, I heard that they were all sent by the second brother, and sure enough, the second brother knows the mother's mind best." ”
"Give me a seat," Princess Zilang said lightly.
Seeing that the princess looked a little displeased, Yao Pu said with a smile after taking a seat: "A few days ago, the pastries offered by the princess are still in line with the taste of the concubine?" ”
Princess Zilang only said: "The dim sum is also exquisite", and then asked: "Lang'er went to various states and counties to inspect water conservancy, could it be that she hasn't come back yet?" He's been out for almost a month. ”
"Erchen came today to tell his mother about the situation of his second brother, and according to his mother's instructions, Erchen went to visit him."
Princess Zilang's expression moved slightly, "Lang'er, is he okay?" How is the body? ”
"Back to my mother, the second brother is fine, but he is slightly ...... Haggard! ”
Yao Pu hesitated, if Princess Zilang knew that Yao Lang was not in good health, she would definitely have another temper.
Sure enough, Princess Zilang's face turned cold, "Lang'er is not only busy repairing the embankments of rivers and lakes, but also busy preparing for the construction of weaving workshops and embroidery workshops in various places, it is said that he is busy until the second half of the night, and even this time he has to go out to inspect for more than a month, what have you done as a brother?" ”
Yao Pu hurriedly left his seat and knelt on the ground, and said with a sad expression: "What the mother blames is that the second brother is better than me since he was a child, and the son-in-law is only a few years older before becoming the son, and he always blames himself for not being able to worry more for his father, although the son-in-law is in the household department, but ...... But the ministers can't do anything about those important ministers, and this father also knows it. ”
"Get up!" Princess Zilang sighed, and saw Yao Pucheng sitting down in fear, her voice was much softer, "Pu'er, do you know why Chrysanthemum is one of the four gentlemen in the flower?" ”
Yao Pu bowed his head and said: "Erchen doesn't dare to say anything, and I ask my mother for advice!" ”
"Chrysanthemum is not only beautiful and elegant, fragrant and fragrant, but also beautiful after the flowers wither, not competing with the group, and has a quiet and unyielding character."
Princess Zilang said slowly: "You always think that I prefer Lang'er, in fact, Lang'er is like this arrogant chrysanthemum, she doesn't fight or grab, she just does her best, I have never participated in political affairs, I just hope that your brothers will help each other." ”
"Qiu Ling!" Princess Zilang called the palace maid and said, "Take the golden hairpin with the treasure butterfly that the king gave yesterday to the princess." ”
Yao Pu hurriedly left his seat and knelt down to thank him, "Mother, what my father gave me, my sons dare not accept it!" ”
Princess Zilang said: "The princess is the daughter of Jiangmen, her father is an important minister in the court, you have to treat her well, there are enough side concubines and concubines in the house, so there will be less contamination outside." ”
Yao Pu didn't dare to say much, and bowed his head and responded, "Yes!" ”
Seeing Yao Pu walk out of the main hall, Princess Zilang frowned and asked Qiu Ling, "Have you found out the source of those rumors about King Ruining?" ”
Qiu Ling saw that Princess Zilang was faintly angry, and replied cautiously: "Niangniang, they are all ignorant slaves and maids, and they have been dealt with by the chief supervisor of the internal supervision yesterday, don't be angry!" ”
Princess Zilang sneered, "Do you think it was really accidentally passed on?" It's clear that I think I'm biased, and I deliberately spread it to the palace to anger me, if the king knows, he will also have an opinion on Lang'er, some people are too greedy! ”
Qiu Ling bowed her head and said nothing, Yao Pu was the son of the world after all, and no matter how bad her conduct was, it would not be her turn to say anything.
"Find the manager, this harem will also be cleaned up, not everyone can reach in!"
Princess Zilang got up and walked out of the hall with her sleeves brushed up, and under the bright sunshine, the proud chrysanthemums bloomed one by one, and it took a long time to calm down.
"Autumn Ling ......"
"Niangniang, what do you command?" Qiu Ling hurriedly responded.
"Lang'er has been gone for nearly a month, he should be back soon, there is no woman in his house to take care of, you take a few people to Ruining Palace, watch and clean up, he doesn't have to bother when he comes back, what is missing or what he wants to change, pay from the palace."
Princess Zilang sighed lightly, her gaze still resting on the colorful flowers.
"Yes!" Qiu Ling's eyes couldn't hide the joy......
Several of Yao Lang's personal guards were not in the palace, and the palace housekeeper was very familiar with Qiu Ling, and she was always sent by the princess to take care of the palace affairs several times a year.
"Miss Qiuling, where do you think we should start first?" The housekeeper respectfully asked for her opinion.
Qiu Ling thought for a moment, "The weather is getting colder, first bring me the list of clothes that His Highness has added, and then ...... You take me to see the Ningxiang Palace, those curtains, bedding and the like, can be exchanged, the mother said, all this money is out of the palace. ”
Qiu Ling was busy in the Ruining Mansion for two days in a row, and the entire Ning Xiang Hall was completely renewed.
waited until twilight was approaching, but still didn't wait for Yao Lang to come back, although he was very reluctant, he had to go back to the palace in a huff.
It wasn't until Hai Shi that Yao Lang returned to the palace, and he could have returned tomorrow, but now he has a concern in his heart, maybe ...... Someone is worried about him, too!
Yao Lang stepped into the Ningxiang Hall with Qingshuang and Zidian, and the three of them were stunned for a moment, Yao Lang thought that when he left, he didn't seem to have ordered to change the things in the hall.
The butler who came in a hurry looked at Yao Lang with some apprehension, he knew that His Royal Highness was not a person who liked luxury.
The eyes of this Qiuling girl ...... It should be the meaning of the princess, and the layout in this palace is indeed gorgeous.
After listening to Yao Lang's reply, he sighed imperceptibly, "That's it, I'm tired, take a bath!" ”