Chapter 12: The Feast of Flowers (Part II)

A melodious voice like a yellow bird sounded: "The courtier Bai Muguan has seen the queen's mother." ”

Bai Muguan bent his knees, folded his hands, and performed the national rite of the standard of a woman who had not left the pavilion of the Tianxi Dynasty. Every move is fluid, and people can't find faults. She grew up unrestrained in Mobei, and now she is not used to this kind of red tape when she returns to Beijing. But her mother was born in the Rongguo Mansion, and although she was not overly restrained by the courtesy of the boudoir, she did not fall behind in the rules she should learn.

"It turns out that this is the son-in-law of the Bai family, with a graceful demeanor, I heard that she is very good at riding and shooting."

"Staying in a desolate place like Mobei all year round, she can actually be born white and beautiful."

"That is, her mother is the pearl of the Rongguo Mansion, and she thinks that she was also famous for her beauty in the capital back then. Giving birth to a daughter is like a mother, Miss Bai is naturally no different! ”

"Do you know, she is the female general of His Majesty's imperial pen Zhu Pi, and she is the only one since the founding of the country."

……

provoked praise from the ladies during the banquet. Bai Muguan listened but remained silent.

As for the Empress Tong, who was sitting in danger, she was allowed to hold on to the number of courtesies, obviously to give this little white general who was in the limelight a dismount.

Maintaining a saluting posture for a long time did not stump Bai Muguan at all, she was elegant and decent, and even her smile never decreased.

After a long time, Tong suddenly said: "Hurry up." Hongu didn't care about it for a while, and you kid didn't know how to get up by yourself. ”

So if you say that you beat a rake, you blame Bai Muguan for being stupid?

That's it, after all, it is the queen's mother, Bai Muguan is too lazy to care and doesn't dare to care, so he has to laugh and say: "Xie Niangniang is compassionate, and the courtiers will get up on their own next time." ”

"General Bai is worthy of being a goddaughter, and this palace looks at you as bright and generous as a pearl, far better than the girls in the first hall here."

Tong's family doesn't forget to pull hatred for her!

Bai Muguan secretly slandered herself, today is the first time she has met Queen Tong since returning to Beijing, she was neither rude nor offended, and she was dismounted by Queen Tong for no reason.

At this time, Concubine Wen Xian said with bad intentions: "If Miss Bai can enter the eyes of the queen's mother, she might as well be the queen's daughter-in-law after two years." Cousins serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince together, which is a fate and a blessing. ”

Concubine Xian's words caused the four to turn heads again, and the discussion was vaguely better than Fang Cai.

Tong's eyes lit up and darkened, and he couldn't see his true emotions at all, so he only smiled faintly: "Mu Wan is a general personally appointed by His Majesty, and her marriage should naturally be decided by His Majesty himself, so there is no need to worry about Concubine Xian." ”

Concubine Xian touched a hard nail and didn't dare to offend the queen too much, so she had to laugh: "The queen is very right." Miss Bai is a person with great ability, so she might as well accompany Miss Shangguan to make a few moves today, so that we can open our eyes. ”

Bai Muguan sneered in his heart. This Concubine Liu Xian is not good-hearted, yin and yang, as if she can't get along with their sisters. Now I still want her to perform like a monkey on stage for this group of ladies and misses, Concubine Liu Xian is afraid that she is daydreaming.

Having made up his mind, Bai Muguan said slowly: "Concubine Xian Niangniang doesn't know, I grew up in Mobei and practiced martial arts with rough people, if I accidentally injured Miss Shangguan, I'm afraid today's Hundred Flowers Banquet will go wrong." ”

Unexpectedly, these words angered Shangguan Xiyue on the side: "I haven't competed yet, how can Miss Bai be sure that I will lose to you?" You're too arrogant! ”

Bai Muguan glanced at Shangguan Xiyue, sure enough, there are really people in this world who are conceited to the limit, and she has seen it today. As for Bahu, who is Bahu? Clear-eyed people know at a glance.

"Since it's just an ordinary exchange, it doesn't hurt, Mu Wan doesn't have to be serious." Tong's final word.

The tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, Bai Muguan understands that even if he shirks this time, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no next provocation. In this case, it is better to teach each other a lesson at one time and let them suffer a loss.

"Miss Shangguan is gracious, and Mu Wan will naturally accompany her to the end." As she spoke, she raised her red lips into a smile that portended danger.

Shangguan Xiyue was annoyed by her disapproving appearance, which clearly trampled on the little girl's self-esteem. She's never been so slighted!

"I'll show you how powerful Miss Ben is today!" After saying that, Shangguan Xiyue raised her round chin, and the snake whip in her hand waved towards Bai Muguan, hitting the door directly.

Bai Muguan didn't stretch out his hand to block it, but easily dodged it sideways.

After missing the blow, Shangguan Xiyue withdrew the snake whip, spun and kicked Bai Muguan hard, and was naturally dodged by her again.

Obviously, this little girl's kung fu is average, and her moves are not very sharp, but she attacks other people's faces everywhere, and she knows that she is uneducated at a glance. In Bai Muguan's impression, Prime Minister Shangguan was the most courteous civil official Confucian, but he didn't expect to teach such a daughter.

"You hurry up, or let others think that you are just a three-legged cat kung fu, and you still want to be a heroine with this ability, don't bluff people!"

Seeing that she couldn't dodge the move, Shangguan Xiyue thought that Bai Muguan was scared, so she quickly waved the snake whip in her hand while not forgetting to sarcastically mock her.

This sentence obviously stimulated Bai Muguan, when the snake whip flew again, she didn't dodge or dodge, raised her hand to grasp the menacing whip, and then pulled it back hard, Shangguan Xiyue, who was forced, couldn't stand firmly, and stumbled under her feet and fell to the ground.

"Ahh

"Yue'er!" Mrs. Shangguan hurriedly ran over with the maid, and everyone at the banquet sweated for Shangguan Xiyue. Hit the ground with your face, I'm afraid it will ruin your appearance.

In fact, Bai Muguan knew very well that there would be no real incident. She controlled her strength just now, and it was absolutely impossible for Shangguan Xiyue to really get hurt, at most, it would hurt for a while.

Sure enough, Shangguan Xiyue, who was helped up, was still unconvinced.

Tong's eyebrows stretched, and he was relieved to see that there was nothing wrong, in case there was a good thing, it was also a tricky matter.

Bai Muguan saw through Tong's concerns, and couldn't help but smile and said: "The queen mother relaxes, the courtiers have been practicing martial arts for several years, and there is still this bit of proportion in her hands, and Miss Shangguan is fine." ”

This confidence and calmness made Tong Shi can't help but think of another face, and the mood is not good.

Tong Shi felt that his body stiffened for a moment, and his thoughts were a little messy, but fortunately, the graceful bearing of the person in the upper position concealed all the subtlety, and he pulled the corners of his mouth casually: "If you win, this palace will naturally have a reward." This palace will reward Miss Bai with a purple brush, and I hope that you will not forget to practice writing and practicing calligraphy when you are practicing martial arts on weekdays, and cultivate your self-cultivation. ”

This is a clear satire of her rudeness, Zihao brush is indeed an excellent pen for practicing calligraphy, but it is a pity that she Bai Muguan is not rare. Tong's expression was faint, and she also smiled lightly: "Yes, the courtiers follow the teachings of the queen." ”

Bai Muguan returned to the banquet and smiled at Ye Shiying, who was worried, signaling her to rest assured.

Unexpectedly, Shen Fu, who was sitting on Bai Muguan's left side, took the initiative to talk to her, and Shen Fu said with admiration: "Sister Bai, you were so powerful just now, if only I could be as powerful as you." ”

Bai Muwan smiled back.

Unexpectedly, Shen Fu pestered her to speak: "Sister Bai, I am the granddaughter of Wei Guogong, and I am twelve years old this year. ”

Because Bai Muguan didn't know much about people, Ye Shiying introduced her in a whisper.

It turned out that Shen Fu was the third lady of the Duke of Wei's mansion and the favorite little granddaughter of Shen Mohe, the Duke of Wei.

Shen Fu has two older sisters, the eldest sister Shen Yue is twenty-three years old this year but is still in the boudoir, and she is simply an old woman who has not yet married at this age. Just because she was infatuated with Yu Wenye, she once went on a hunger strike, claiming that he would not marry in this life. However, her age is two years older than Yu Wenye, which is really not a match. The emperor has not yet been sympathetic to the marriage, so he has waited for an old girl! Like today's Hundred Flowers Banquet, Shen Yue naturally had no face to participate. As for the second sister, she was married to a foreign country by Wei Guogong a few years ago, and she has not returned to the capital for many years.

"You're coming alone today?" Bai Muguan asked tentatively.

Shen Fu laughed and her crescent-like eyes crooked: "My mother is also there." ”

Bai Muguan looked sideways, and there was a lady with a gentle temperament sitting next to Shen Fu, who must be the head of the Wei State Mansion. It happened that the other party was also looking at Bai Muguan, so the two met each other's eyes and exchanged glances amicably.

I have to admit that Shen Fu looks very much like her mother, petite and exquisite.

Just as everyone began to eat and the atmosphere gradually relaxed, a slender figure flashed into the main hall.

Who is so bold? The Hundred Flowers Banquet was late.

"Mu Rou, you're finally here." A loving smile appeared on Tong's face.

The visitor saluted tiredly: "The son greets the queen mother." ”

Tong didn't seem to mind, but smiled enthusiastically: "Why should the family be polite? Mu Rou, today this palace ordered someone to prepare your favorite sweet and sour soup of crab roe. ”

The slender figure is wrapped in a light purple palace gauze robe, and this beauty with a cold face is the emperor's favorite daughter Yuwen Murou.

Her name has a connection to it.

Concubine Chen, who passed away not long ago, was her biological mother, because Concubine Chen's maiden name was Fang Rou, so Yuwen Haotian named their only daughter "Mu Rou". It means that Yuwen Haotian loves Fang Rou. It can be seen that the emperor's love for Concubine Chen over the years is deep and righteous, and he loves the house and Wu, and their beloved daughter is naturally the pearl in the palm of his hand.

"The son thanked his mother." The faint voice was slightly cold, as if the Tong family was sticking to Her Royal Highness the princess.

It was the wife of General Zhenguo who asked: "Why did I only see Princess Hemu today, the queen mother, your princess Heqing?" ”

Princess Hemu is the title of Yuwen Murou, and Princess Heqing is the title of Yuwen Qingxia.

Referring to his biological daughter, Tong narrowed his phoenix eyes and smiled: "The Queen Mother's phoenix health is not good, and Qingxia has done her filial piety in the past." ”

General Zhenguo's wife hurriedly laughed and said, "Sure enough, the princess who is still the queen's mother is the most filial." ”

Yuwen Murou's face changed slightly, and Lianbu walked to her place and sat down, and her position happened to be directly opposite Bai Muguan.

"Mu Rou, you arrived at Kunning Palace so late, but what delayed you? Or are you waking up late in the morning? In comparison, Concubine Lin's tone was not only caring, but also vaguely flattering.

Before Yuwen Murou could speak, she saw a little eunuch hurriedly running into the hall.