Chapter 97: Let it be given to you
After Shen Ruoxiao finished breakfast, I also remembered the herbs I had grown in the palace.
Last time, I asked that little guy to help me replant it, but I haven't seen it, so I don't know how it looks now.
When he came to that medicine field, Shen Ruoxiao was a little dumbfounded.
This herb seems to be even better than what he has cooked before, and it has been carefully removed with a hoe every day, and there are no weeds or pests in it, but it grows bright and green.
The aphrodisiac grass inside had grown a foot tall, its flexible stems and leaves fluttering in the wind, and there was a faint fragrance in the air.
She picked out some fresh medicinal herbs that were not bad, and put them in her basket, preparing to study them in the space at night.
"Miss, here's an invitation post from you, take a look."
Shui Su was standing next to her with a small bowl of flower rice balls and colorful invitations in her hands.
Shen Ruoxiao stood up and wiped the mud on his hands, and then took it and took a closer look.
This invitation seems to have been sent by the little princess Xuanyuan Ning'er, and she specially prepared a poetry flower party, and invited all the noble ladies to participate when the time came.
"I always feel that this kind of place is full of bells and whistles, and it is not suitable for people like me."
Shen Ruoxiao picked it up and fanned it gently, hesitating for a while.
"Miss, you can't stay in the palace all day, it's going to be stuffy, it's better to go outside and open your eyes." Shui Su looked at Shen Ruoxiao with some sorrow.
Miss is really good now, not as soft and weak as before, and has her own ideas about what to do.
But since I woke up, my temper has changed, and I have been tinkering with herbs and weapons every day, but I have a little more man's boldness.
On the other hand, other nobles either like to enjoy flowers, or like poetry and songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and women's red embroidery, which are all women's housekeeping skills.
If this continues, how can you please the prince?
"That's right, anyway, I'm idle in the palace, not to mention that there has been some smoke and miasma in the past two days, so I just went out to relax."
Shen Ruoxiao did not explain his true purpose.
After all, the girl Shui Su is too simple, and if she says it, it is easy to get involved in unnecessary disputes.
Of course, she has her own purpose in going to such a bells and whistles, and she wants to use this poetry to brush up on a wave of goodwill in front of the nobles in the capital, and see if there are any friends who are compatible with her.
It's been a while since she came to this world, but except for a few people in Chunjulou, she doesn't have any other girlfriends and friends in the entire capital, and it's too inconvenient to do things.
"Okay, it seems that Concubine Liu also received this invitation, and when the time comes, the two of you can go together as companions, so that you can take care of each other."
Shui Su knew that she was a maid and was definitely not qualified to participate in this party, so she could only think of the kind-hearted Liu Tingxi.
At this moment, Liu Tingxi also happened to bend over and walked in, and saw Shen Ruoxiao take the lead in laughing.
"Princess, I was about to tell you about this, but I saw that you also have the same invitation in your hand, do you want to go?"
"Of course I want to go, after all, it's a fun thing, don't eat for nothing, it's a fool to make a cheap profit!"
Shen Ruoxiao said with a big grin, squeezing his eyebrows at Liu Tingxi.
She knew that this might be a great opportunity to get out of the house.
Usually Liu Tingxi is very honest and duty-bound, and she doesn't move around much in the palace obediently, but her lover can't stand the pain of lovesickness, and often comes over the wall to see her.
But it's too dangerous.
If she has such a reason in the future, she may be able to go out to have a tryst with Zhou Lanyu, and then she will have a way to go away.
"What do you mean, princess? Are your eyes uncomfortable? Liu Tingxi couldn't laugh or cry.
"I mean, we're too bored in the palace, and going out is just a good way to open our eyes, if you think the poems will be boring, we can also go shopping."
Shen Ruoxiao once again hinted clearly.
Liu Tingxi also seemed to understand a little, and his face slowly turned pink.
I don't know why, this princess always gives her an illusion that she is matching herself and Zhou Lanyu.
"Okay, let's not be stunned, when the time comes, all the young ladies from some big families will go, we must also clean up decently, and we can't lose the face of our Hao Palace."
"That's nature, that's nature."
Shui Su listened to it happily next to him, and quickly pulled Shen Ruoxiao back to the room to rummage through the cabinets.
"Miss, this is a very important opportunity to show your face in addition to entering the palace, you used to be cowardly and everyone criticized behind your back, and then you were ridiculed for marrying a gentleman, now we can't make people see the joke."
Yes, she didn't have to worry about it herself, this water su was already in a hurry, and it was really her own personal sister.
"Okay, okay, don't worry, what I don't have is clothes? I'll look for it now. "Five
"Miss, your clothes either look too grand and deliberate, or too petty, let's wear a gorgeous dress that can highlight your unique temperament and brighten their dog eyes!"
Shui Su's face hated that iron could not become steel.
"Okay, then I want to go shopping often, you can accompany me to see what kind of clothes are pleasing to the eye."
"Okay, Miss ate this first!"
Shui Su took the small bowl in his hand like a treasure, and looked at Shen Ruoxiao expectantly.
Inside are a few small round rice balls, revealing a faint pink, the shape of the petals can be vaguely seen, and a small pinch of black sesame seeds is sprinkled outside, which is very fragrant when you look at it.
"Shui Su, this is not a Lantern Festival, why did you suddenly remember to make glutinous rice balls?"
"Miss, who said that you have to eat tangyuan during the Lantern Festival? I just saw that there was some leftover glutinous rice flour in the back kitchen, so I made a piece of the petal sauce left over from before, and it tasted good. ”
Shen Ruoxiao finally couldn't help it, and bit one with a small spoon to eat.
As soon as you enter the mouth, it has a soft and delicate taste, mixed with the sweet aroma of bean paste and flower petals, and then there are sweet and sour nuts.
"Shui Su, your cooking skills are getting better and better, I thought I could catch up with you, but now it seems that I am still almost hot!"
Shen Ruoxiao ate with some unfinished food, and couldn't help but stretch out his thumb.
Shui Su was a little embarrassed after being praised, covered his face and said: "Miss, it's just that you can't take it out, the food on the table, it's already very good if you like it." ”
"What's not on the table? Of course, this is very good on the table! In the future, when I have money, I will definitely open a shop for you, so that you can concentrate on making these snacks of yours. ”
Shui Su was so moved to cry when he heard this, his eyes were red: "Miss, Shui Su actually hopes that his cooking skills can be liked by more people, but he never dares to think about this, you can say this, it's really good!" ”
The two laughed and talked for a while, and then they called a carriage together and walked to the shops in the capital.
There are many ready-to-wear shops around, Shen Ruoxiao patiently looked forward to entering, but found that they were all some decent styles, some of which were very gorgeous but cumbersome and gaudy, and they were rotten streets at first glance.
If she wants to be the best in this poetic flower, she must definitely design it herself and make a unique garment.
The ready-to-wear didn't fit, so she set her sights on the fabrics.
Although some of the gauze fabrics are full of shadows and are extraordinarily elegant, they are very rough to the touch, and if they are worn on the body, they must be pierced badly.
And those silk fabrics, most of which are monotonous in color and almost have almost no elasticity, may be hot and tight when worn on the body.
Other soft and delicate fabrics are not light in texture and not special in color, which is really unsightly.
"Miss, we've been shopping around these shops for two hours, haven't you caught up with each other yet?"
Shui Su covered his legs that were about to cramp and said with a sad face.
"Forget it. There's really nothing I like here, so let's go to the Spring House first. ”
Shui Su was finally relieved, and pulled Shen Ruoxiao to trot all the way to the Chunju Building.
I'm tired, and I can finally rest.
After not going for a while, Shen Ruoxiao seemed to be a little unable to believe the Spring House in front of him.
The spring residence building in front of me seems to have been readjusted and renovated, and the overall style is elegant and luxurious, and it feels like a wonderful place from the outside.
The girls also changed their previous coquettishness and initiative, all of them wore fresh and indifferent, and the makeup on their faces was very suitable, like girls from big families.
Therefore, many scholars, literati and artists who usually disdain this kind of fireworks in Willow Lane have stopped one after another, each showing a curious and inquiring look.
"Two masters, come in and take a look, there are good Biluochun in it, and there are also the best stories."
Mei Niang was dressed charmingly, came out with a fan, and saw the very warm invitation of the two scholars.
The two scholars nodded, and walked in in unison.
Shen Ruoxiao and Mei Niang looked at each other, and Mei Niang's eyes showed surprise: "Oh, Miss Shen, I have been looking forward to it, but I can look forward to you!" How's it going? ”
"I'm okay, but I'm afraid the proprietress is also proud, this restaurant is doing a hot business, I almost didn't recognize this building just now." Shen Ruoxiao said with a smile.
"Hey, that's a blessing! If it weren't for the ideas you gave me, where would I be able to run so well now! ”
"Hurry up, two of you, please!"
Mei Niang smiled and pulled Shen Ruoxiao and Shui Su into the Spring Residence Building.
As soon as he walked in a few steps, Shen Ruoxiao was a little surprised.
The Chunju Building has long been divided into several areas, some places are elegant and quiet, there are scholars reading poetry and painting, discussing academics, and there are many excellent pen, ink, paper and inkstones, all of which are sold in sets.
In some places, there are different storytellers, and everyone gathers there to eat melon seeds, eat fruits, and listen to all kinds of novel stories, which is very lively and interesting.
Then there are those who dance, perform piano and chess, and specialize in the area of matchmakers, and every place is full of people.