Tang Anxia was placed in the side hall on the west side of Chuxiu Palace, and there was a plaque with the words 'Crescent Moon Pavilion' hanging in front of the door.

Tang Wanning, as the concubine of the General's Mansion, was arranged in the main hall on the west side of Chuxiu Palace, and there was a golden plaque with the words 'Mingyun Palace' hanging in front of the door.

Also living on the west side is the daughter of Shangshu Xumin of the Criminal Department: Mengqi.

There are also three rooms on the east side, and the main hall is inhabited by the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Lund: Manwen.

The side hall is inhabited by the daughter of the head of the household Shangshu Matsuzawa: Yurong. There is also a concubine of Shangshu Changde of the Ministry of War: Yuhan.

The side hall on the south side is the residence of Jiang Rong, the aunt in charge, and the main hall is inhabited by the eldest daughter of Du Wei Haozhe: Pei Shan. The other side hall is inhabited by Yushi Yiwen's only daughter: Nian Wei.

The courtyard on the north side is smaller, with only two partial houses, and there is no main hall.

They are inhabited by the adopted daughter of Taifu Yang Qing: Zhilei. There is also Concubine Jin's sister: Ruoyan.

Except for the two daughters sent in by the General's Mansion, the other mansions are one.

This caused the dissatisfaction and jealousy of many show girls, and intentionally or unintentionally regarded the Tang family as thorns in the flesh.

Jiang Rong led them to see their respective boudoirs in turn, and then said frankly: "The queen mother has something to say first, no matter how many maids the girls serve in the mansion and what kind of honor they enjoy, they will all have the same status when they arrive at Chuxiu Palace." Each show girl has two minions and four slaves, plus the personal maids brought by the girls from the house, which is enough for each palace to call, if necessary, send a few more people to serve, and need the grace of the queen's mother. ”

Tang Anxia and the others said in unison: "Yes, remember the teachings of the queen." ”

Jiang Rong had a serious face, holding the shelf of the housekeeper, and said coldly: "The slave and maid have finished explaining everything, all the show girls, please go back to your boudoir to rest for a while, and later, the queen mother will come to visit in person." ”

In the direction of the southeast, northwest, and northwest, ten fresh and beautiful women left slowly.

Early spring seems to have come earlier in the palace, and the air is filled with a vague fragrance, and the gentle and clear birdsong is hidden among the shadowy trees, and the surrounding is decorated with inverted bell-like flowers.

Tang Wanning followed closely behind Tang Anxia, and suddenly called her without saying a word along the way: "Anxia, you come to my room in a while, I have something to say to you." ”

Tang Anxia was stunned, and when she wanted to ask again, Tang Wan walked past her with her high cheeks, without the slightest clear meaning.

Yuhua frowned and muttered unhappily: "When she enters the palace, she is a show girl, what kind of concubine does she show?" Second Miss, are you going? ”

Tang Anxia walked forward, and said indifferently: "Naturally, the women who can enter here have their own thoughts, and they can't have deep friendships." Tang Wanning and I have known each other since childhood, so it is easier to deal with. ”

At this time, a show girl gently patted Tang Anxia's shoulder from behind, and asked curiously, "Are you the second lady of the General's Mansion?" ”

Tang Anxia was stunned, everyone was wary of each other, and it was the first time that a woman who could take the initiative to talk to her had seen her.

She smiled like a flower, the slightest vigilance was hidden in the depths of her eyes, and her curved red lips were like delicate and bright rose petals: "Yes, my name is Tang Anxia, may I ask who you are ......?"

The woman with a strange white complexion bowed slightly and bowed: "I am the daughter of Shangshu Xumin of the Criminal Department, named Mengqi." Living in the West Hall with the two girls of the General's Mansion, I have long heard that the second lady of the Tang family is kind and virtuous, and she is beautiful, and she is really extraordinary when she sees it today. ”

Tang Anxia's clear eyes faintly revealed a blue light like sea water, and there was a modest smile on his face: "Those who can choose a show girl will inevitably have a bit of beauty, and even more versatile, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting." Miss Mengqi praised it falsely, and An Xia was ashamed. ”

As she spoke, Tang Anxia carefully looked at the woman in front of her with a smiling face, she was born delicate and slender, her lips were like cherry blossoms, her eyebrows were like ink paintings, her skin was white and tender like first snow, and she was as flawless as mutton fat jade. He wears a green leather jacket in bright colors.

Meng Qi smiled, the pear vortex on her cheek appeared slightly, and her voice was Yingying Yanyan: "Actually, I think you are kind and kind, I want to be a companion with you, I don't know any of these show girls, only you are better to get along with, can I often find you to drink tea to relieve boredom in the future?" ”

Tang Anxia couldn't help but cover her lips and smile, she was indeed the kind of person who was harmless and innocent at a glance.

But, isn't it more convenient to work with such a face and scheming?

Tang Anxia's eyes were bright and bright, and he naturally agreed to Meng Qi's request, and said with a pleasant face, quite kindly: "Of course, you are welcome to come to the Crescent Moon Pavilion at any time." ”

While the two were talking, they had already walked to the door of the side hall, Tang Anxia was inconvenient to stay longer, with a smile on her lips, she said with a flat salute: "All the way, Miss Mengqi is so resting." ”

"You're welcome, just call me Mengqi." The other party's attitude is familiar like an old friend and confidant.

Tang Anxia bowed his head lightly to show respect, no longer spoke, and walked into the Crescent Moon Pavilion with Yuhua and Fang Yan.

The scene in the pavilion is elegant and gentle, the quiet room is simple and simple, sandalwood is used as a beam, the six-foot-wide agarwood wide bed is hung with a Luo tent, the tent is embroidered with begonia flowers, the chaise longue is set up with a green jade incense pillow, and the jade belt is stacked with a Luo.

There is no excessive porcelain, no superfluous useless furnishings, there is a pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and a brand new lyre.

Four maidservants were wiping the dust, and two servants were guarding the door, and when they saw Tang Anxia, they knelt down and kowtowed: "See the girl." ”

Tang Anxia's scrutinizing gaze swept across each of their cheeks, scanning the room, and finally his indifferent eyes fell on the finely carved lyre that was out of place with the surroundings, and his eyebrows frowned: "This piano ...... It doesn't seem to be something that was originally prepared in the room! ”

The servant Liang Song groveled and said: "The girl's eyes are bright and her heart is bright, this qin is a special reward from the eldest prince, I implore the girl to practice diligently, and it will be useful in the future." ”

Tang Anxia did not open it, but the expression on his face was serious and solemn.

Yuhua was stunned, immediately cleared up the relationship, blessed her body, and whispered: "The slave maid and Aunt Li don't know about it, and the second lady knows it." ”

Fang Yan poked Yuhua's arm with her finger and reminded in a low voice: "If you want to call a girl now, you can't call it like in the house." ”

Yuhua hurriedly changed her words: "Girl, please believe me!" ”

Tang Anxia stretched out his hand and patted Yuhua's strong arm because of his perennial martial arts practice, and smiled: "You are the person brought out by my mother's family, how can I be suspicious of you?" As for the minion who just answered, you look at the clever and intelligent, what is his name. ”

The slave smiled cutely: "If you go back to the girl, the slave's name is Liang Song." ”

Tang Anxia lowered her eyes, and whispered between her lips and tongue: "Liang Song...... Liang Song...... Liang Zhong...... I see, there is an elderly father-in-law named Liang Zhong next to the eldest prince, do you know? ”