Cullinan Dynasty Yikang twenty-four years, Yuan Day.

Qingyun Pavilion of the East Palace was particularly jubilant, and Xiangyun lifted the pale pink bedspread curtains, and called with a smile: "Miss is the first day of the New Year, you can't lie in bed!" ”

After waiting for a long time, seeing that the girl who was sleeping peacefully on the bed had no reaction, Xiangyun had to bend down and gently push the girl's arm. The girl who was suddenly disturbed in her sweet sleep unconsciously pursed her cherry mouth, and her delicate and pretty demeanor was endearing.

Seeing that her young lady still didn't mean to open her eyes, Xiangyun sighed helplessly, so she had to start talking: "Miss, in previous years, Mrs. always called you up in person on the first day of the new year, but this year, Mrs. is not around, so I can only call you a slave, so you can give some face and wake up quickly." The crown princess also sent someone to tell you to get up early, and the slaves and maids have already returned three times! If you don't get up and wash up, maybe Your Highness will come over later......"

The last sentence made Bai Muguan open his eyes suddenly, and at the same time sat up straight, his eyes were still hazy, and his sleepiness was not gone. She didn't go back to Qingyun Pavilion until almost dawn last night, and she didn't sleep long until now.

At this time, Bi Long walked around the screen and said with a smile: "Miss, the old lady of Rongguo sent a carriage to pick you up, and the person who came said that today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, if you shirk and refuse to meet, I am afraid that the old lady will be angry and blamed." ”

Bai Muguan did not hesitate, nodded and ordered: "Xiangyun, you can pick up brightly colored clothes for me today's New Year." Bilong, you tell the porter to entertain the people sent by the Rongguo Mansion to pick me up, and I will pack up and go to my grandmother to say goodbye. ”

The two maids walked away with smiles on their faces. Bai Muguan frowned slightly, took a few deep breaths repeatedly, she couldn't hide from what she should have come, and her premonition for the New Year was not good.

Today is the first day of the new year, so it stands to reason that she should go to the Rongguo Mansion to meet her grandmother Jiang. What's more, the Jiang family actually sent a carriage and a horse to pick her up, how could she not go? After returning to Beijing for half a year, she only set foot in the Rongguo Mansion once, because her worries were really indescribable. Shrewd and insightful about the world like her grandmother, there are rumors all over the capital that the prince favors her Bai Muguan, how can this matter be hidden from the Jiang family? Jiang really loves her granddaughter, but at the same time, she also cherishes Ye Shiying, the palms and backs of her hands are full of meat, Bai Muguan is really difficult to say to Jiang that she and her cousin-in-law are in love. is even more worried about whether the Jiang family will interfere to stop her and Yu Wenye.

Xiangyun, who didn't know what the master was worried about, ran in with a smile on her eyebrows, and asked, "Miss, what do you think of this brocade dress embroidered with scarlet roses?" ”

As the saying goes, the new year has a new atmosphere, the young maids of Qingyun Pavilion are all smiling, and Xiangyun also changed into a light purple jacket with the maids of the East Palace, which is very flattering to her beautiful little face.

Bai Muguan couldn't help but ask: "Look at your happy look, could it be that you also got the silver reward from His Royal Highness?" ”

Sure enough, Xiangyun smiled more and more: "Miss is smart, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really generous, Sister Bilong and I each got fifty taels of silver." ”

Every New Year's Festival, the masters of each family will reward the people in the house with gold and silver, rewarding them for their hard work for a year, but most of them are just for a good time, and the real hand is nothing more than a few taels of silver per person. In previous years, when Bai Zhanyi was in Mobei, he was a generous and hearty military general who was not stingy with gold and silver, and it was generous to reward Xiangyun and other personal maids such as Xiangyun with twenty taels per person. This year, when I arrived at the East Palace, I knew what it meant to spend a lot of money, and the first-class maids were fifty taels each, so it was no wonder that Xiangyun was happy. Although Bai Muguan had not seen the accounts of the East Palace, he also knew that the expenses of the East Palace to reward his subordinates every year were not small. Therefore, most of the waiters and maids are grateful to Dade, and they are basically loyal to Yu Wenye, and they are also very diligent in their errands.

Bai Muguan seemed to suddenly remember something, and asked, "Has Your Highness returned home?" ”

According to the ancestral system of the Tianxi Dynasty, Yu Wenye, as the most respected prince among the princes, needs to lead the royal family to Zhaoyang Palace to greet the emperor and queen at dawn on the first day of the Lunar New Year today. It is estimated that he should be back home by now.

Xiangyun said truthfully: "Your Highness has not returned yet. Does the young lady have something to do with His Highness? Or does it mean that the young lady is not seen for a day as if she were every other day? She laughed wickedly.

The next moment, Xiangyun's screams and begging for mercy were already echoing in the room, and Bai Muguan pinched her cheek with full force.

When the girl leaned forward and slowly let go of her hand with a smile, Xiangyun rubbed her face aggrievedly and muttered: "Miss, you are ruthless, what should you do if you harm the slave and disfigure......"

Bai Muguan was amused, and clearly deliberately made fun of her: "If you are accidentally disfigured, I will sell you to the farm and marry a small servant." ”

Who knew that Xiangyun believed that it was true, and cried a little: "Miss, you spare the slave and maid, and the slave and maid don't want to marry!" ”

Bai Muguan covered his mouth and smiled, and waved his hand at the end and said, "That's it, help me change my clothes and makeup." She has served Xiangyun like a sister since she was a child, and she will inevitably choose a good husband for Xiangyun to live in the future, of course, this is a later story.

After some freshening up, Bai Muguan changed into a scarlet brocade dress selected by Xiangyun for her, the stretched cuffs and skirt were embroidered with blooming roses, and the collar was inlaid with two huge southern pearls, which looked as gorgeous and festive as a wedding dress at first glance.

Bai Muguan was originally born with white skin and beautiful appearance, and wearing crimson colors set off her brightness even more. At this moment, Xiangyun's eyes couldn't hide the look of amazement, and he couldn't help but admire: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a unique vision, this brocade skirt is really very suitable for Miss, Miss, you are as beautiful as a fairy in the Nine Heavens." ”

Hearing this, Bai Muguan was stunned for a moment, and then a heartfelt smile appeared on his lips. It turned out that this scarlet dress was prepared for her by Yu Wenye, no wonder Xiangyun, a ghost elf, would let her wear it today.

"Bun." With that, Bai Muguan walked to the dresser and sat down. After returning to Beijing for more than half a year, she gradually took some time to take care of her appearance. Although it is far less than those Beijing ladies who apply powder every day, they are also accustomed to applying powder when they go out.

Bi Long is good at combing her hair and curling her hair, and whenever she curls her hair for Bai Muguan, Xiangyun will always come to the side and stare directly at learning the craft. In the past few years of living in Mobei, their masters and servants are accustomed to erecting green silk with hairpins at will, which is both simple and convenient, refreshing and capable, and when they come to the capital, they find that everyone is very particular about changing all kinds of beautiful hairstyles according to different occasions.

However, after two cups of tea, Bilong had already put his hair in a good bun for Bai Muguan. Looking at it again, Bi Long picked up a gilded lotus pearl and inserted it in her hair, and then said with satisfaction: "It's done, Miss is bright and beautiful, and she can overwhelm the crowd with just a little dress." ”

"You're going to make me laugh with you." Bai Muguan pursed his lips and smiled, his cheeks were hot and he shook his head slightly, "I don't like red makeup since I was a child, I prefer military uniforms." ”

Bi Long answered with a smile: "If the young lady dresses up carefully every day and goes out, I am afraid that other young ladies will be so angry that they will grit their teeth or lose their teeth." ”

"Where is it so mysterious. It's time to leave for the Rongguo Mansion, don't make your grandmother wait any longer. Bai Muguan said with a smile on his lips, and his heart suddenly contracted, she was the only one who went to the Rongguo Mansion today. Because Ye Shiying, the unworthy crown princess, must follow Yu Wenye into the palace to ask for peace, after all, she is the future justifiable hostess of the royal family of the Tianxi Dynasty.

Raising her eyes to look at the bright girl in the bronze mirror, Bai Muguan noticed that her eyes were quietly red, and her heart ached, to be honest, how could she not mind? Now she believes that Yu Wenye is a beloved, which means that she will serve a husband with her cousin for the rest of her life, and she can only be a side concubine, and she will no longer be able to sit on an equal footing with Ye Shiying in the future.

Until Xiangyun's voice sounded again, pulling her back to her thoughts: "Miss, put on this ruby collar!" ”

That's right, what she is holding in her hand is the collar she and Yu Wenye bought on the street in the Treasure Pavilion years ago. To be precise, it was the collar he "grabbed" for her.

If it were in the past, she would definitely be too troublesome to refuse, after all, her clothes today are already gorgeous, who expected Bai Muguan to nod and signal Xiangyun to help her put them on.

Xiangyun was sharp with his hands and feet, and quickly said, "Put it on." Miss, everything is ready and ready, and the carriage of the Rongguo Mansion is waiting for you at the door. ”

The girl came to her senses and stood up with a sigh of relief, and walked briskly towards the door. Xiangyun and Bilong hurriedly followed her pace.

The carriage sent by the Rongguo Mansion to pick her up was unremarkable on the outside, made of plain and low-key azure silk, simple and unpretentious on the outside, but spacious and delicate on the inside. Xiangyun Bilong accompanied Bai Muguan to sit in the carriage, and the three of them laughed and gossiped all the way, which was not boring on the way.

The carriage drove to the main gate of the Rongguo Mansion and stopped, the vermilion lacquer door was neither strange nor familiar, and the old lady of Rongguo, Mrs. Jiang's side, stood at the gatehouse to greet Bai Muguan: "Miss Cousin, the old lady has been waiting in the hall for a long time, and the old slave will lead you in." ”

Bai Muguan smiled politely: "There is Mama Lao to lead the way." As soon as she spoke, Bilong had already handed over a heavy purse.

Mama Chang did not pretend to shirk, she took the purse directly, the corners of her mouth couldn't hide her joy, and the wrinkles on her face became more and more obvious due to muscle changes: "Thank you Miss Bai for rewarding, the old slave is here to give you New Year's greetings." As the saying goes, no coincidence is not a book, the day before yesterday, the old lady invited her, and now the Duchess of Wei led Shen Dagongzi and Miss Shen San to visit the New Year. ”

Hearing this, Bai Muguan subconsciously slowed down. Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, if it is not the ordinary world friends of blood relatives, they should not be invited at all, and now there are many New Year's holidays to be busy. Jiang has lived a lot of years and is the most sophisticated, how can he not understand this truth? Unless it is intentional, there is an ulterior motive.

Mama Chang led the way in front and didn't notice Bai Muguan's expression changing, and the group entered the flower hall where the guests were entertained.

The little maid who was waiting at the door lifted a corner of the heavy curtain that blocked the wind and snow, Bai Muguan untied the cloak and handed it to Xiangyun, and stepped into the warm hall like spring.

I saw that the girl in scarlet clothes was more beautiful than Huajiao, walked to the center of the flower hall with a smile, and performed a family salute: "Say hello to my grandmother, Mu Wan wishes my grandmother a healthy New Year." ”

The old lady of Rongguo, who was at the top of the throne, was as loving as ever, and she couldn't find the slightest clue: "Hurry up and excuse me, it's hard for you to come here early in the morning." ”

Bai Muguan smiled slightly, and there was still the naughtiness of childhood in his words: "My grandmother sent someone to pick me up, where do I dare to be lazy and idle, I will naturally come to you to greet the New Year." ”

Jiang squinted his eyes and smiled but didn't say anything, but Dai Shi, the Duchess of Wei who was sitting at the bottom, smiled kindly: "I haven't seen Miss Bai for more than a month, and Miss Bai is becoming more and more beautiful." ”

"I don't dare to bear the praise of Mrs. Neither humble nor arrogant, Bai Muguan moved his gaze to Dai, the gentle and generous head of the Wei State Mansion, and glanced at Shen Fu who was sitting beside him. Both of their mother and daughter smiled brightly at her, which made Bai Muguan feel faintly uneasy.

Dai suddenly turned his head to look at his eldest son Shen Yu, who came with him, and pretended to cough and laughed: "Yu'er, since we have a chance to meet today, why don't you hurry up and salute Miss Bai." ”

This seemingly ordinary sentence sounds clear to have ulterior motives at this time.

Taking advantage of this gap, Bai Muguan glanced at the room of people in the flower hall with his eyes openly, which was really lively. The four young ladies of the Rongguo Mansion and the two sons were there, and her aunt Zhao also accompanied the guests. When her eyes noticed the jade-colored figure behind Dai, she couldn't help but stop for a moment.

A slender and thin gentle young man stands peerlessly, he wears a white brocade robe embroidered with cloud patterns, covered with jade fox fur and light fur, and ties up his black hair with a Hetian jade crown, exuding an elegant and dusty temperament that is incompatible with the people in the hall. He is like an orchid in the valley, his eyebrows and eyes are like a stroke of genius, and it is a blasphemy to come to the mortal world.

He slowly behaved and saluted her: "The white girl is fine." ”

Bai Muguan remained silent and returned a salute.

Zhao smiled at the Duchess of Wei, and pretended to say, "Ling Lang and my niece are standing together, and they see that there is a golden boy and a jade girl made in heaven. ”

Dai pursed his lips and chuckled, his smile soft: "I think the appearance is also a good match, but it's a pity that Miss Bai has a noble status, not only the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yongyi, but also the only female general in the Tianxi Dynasty." My son has no merit and fame, but I am afraid that I will not be able to climb high. ”

Bai Muguan's heart was blazing, the news spread really quickly in the capital, last night Emperor Chrysostom said that she was named the Marquis of Yongyi, and the holy decree had not yet been officially promulgated, and the Duke of Wei had already received the news today. It is no wonder that on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Duchess of Wei Guo happily accepted Jiang's post and came to visit the Rongguo Mansion with her children. In the end, it is not for the sake of this excellent political marriage.

Zhao received the look from the old lady Jiang, and laughed with him more enthusiastically than before: "Ling Lang is talented and brilliant, and he will not worry about the future in the future." ”

It is not an exaggeration and hypocrisy to say this on him, Shen Yu's name as a young genius has long been famous all over the world, and he was born in such a noble family, so he does not worry about a smooth career.

Unexpectedly, Shen Yu suddenly took over the conversation, only to see his pink lips slightly raised, and his tone was as warm as the spring breeze in April: "Aunt said that she laughed, the younger generation has no intention of career in this life, and only wants to be idle in white clothes." ”

Zhao was shocked and incredulous.

On the contrary, Jiang's face that had gone through the vicissitudes of life showed a long-lost gratification, and he said with emotion from the bottom of his heart: "You are a child in a noble family, you can look down on the ups and downs of fame and fortune at a young age, and you don't want to set foot in the complicated officialdom, you only have peace of mind to keep your family business, and spend your life in peace and quiet, this kind of heart is too rare." ”

Love the house and Wu, the Jiang family loves the two granddaughters the most, and Ye Shiying had to marry into the emperor's family last year, and the rest of her life is long, and I don't know how many crises are waiting for her to face. Now that Bai Muguan is left, the Jiang family naturally doesn't want her to step into the royal family like a jackal and tiger's den, and they don't want the two granddaughters to serve together for the crown prince. Therefore, she was determined to meddle in Bai Muguan's marriage and could not resign herself to fate again. Shen Yu, who has an extraordinary background, excellent appearance and no quarrel with the world, is the most ideal grandson-in-law in Jiang's heart. At the same time, she believes that her daughter and son-in-law who are far away in Mobei will also agree with her idea.

Dai Shi looked at his son lovingly, and said to Jiang: "The old lady praises him so much, I'm just afraid that this kid can't stand your praise." ”

"It's rare for you to come here and it's the New Year's Festival, so you might as well go back after lunch." Jiang Shi paused for a moment and said, "It's not interesting for us adults to talk, and it's not interesting to hold children. Mei Zhen, you take Miss Shen and Mu Wan to the back garden to play. Xiang'er, you also invite Shen Yugongzi to go to the study to talk. ”

Li Meiji, the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, and Li Qi, the eldest son Li Xiang and the second son, Li Qi, responded together, and then left the flower hall and dispersed.

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