Chapter 180: Full Moon Banquet
Compared with the gunsmoke on the first floor, the second floor was full of laughter, Gu Qingyi heard A-Niang talking about the way of health with other ladies on the stairs, which attracted a burst of echo, and her face couldn't help but smile.
Someone saw Gu Qingyi coming up, and immediately shouted, "Princess Qin is here." ”
The ladies who were talking stopped talking, and looked towards the staircase together, Gu Qingyi was a little embarrassed, and first apologized, "Blame me for being late and neglecting everyone." ”
"Where is it, Princess Qin has to take care of the little princess, and it should be late."
"That's right, this is the little princess, he looks really like Princess Qin, and he knows that he is blessed at a glance."
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The ladies flattered Gu Qingyi and the little county lord gossipingly, and Mrs. Zhou also begged Xiao Tuanzi to hug her, Xiao Tuanzi was very well-behaved, and she didn't cry when she changed into a strange embrace, but babbled and waved her hand to talk to Mrs. Zhou, sweet and soft, seeing Mrs. Zhou's heart softened, and teased her softly, "Xiao Tuanzi, my grandmother delivered you a baby, and I hugged you several times, and I still don't recognize my grandmother." ”
Gu Qingyi sneered and laughed, "Auntie, Xiaotuanzi is still young, how can I recognize you." ”
"Who said I couldn't recognize it, how smart our little group is, I love and my grandmother, little group, don't you say it?" Mrs. Zhou has a rogue posture, teasing Xiao Tuanzi softly, Xiao Tuanzi has a very good temper, and she babbles very face-savingly, as if she is agreeing, which makes the smile on Mrs. Zhou's face bigger and bigger.
The other ladies also came over to tease the child, the Zhang family and her daughter enjoyed the same experience, but the family of Princess Qin, who was serious, was excluded, she squeezed up a little unwillingly, and said with a smile, "Mrs. Zhou, let me hug the little county lord and let me quench my thirst." ”
The unhappiness between Gu Qingyi and Zhang's is already known to everyone, but after all, Gu's house is her mother's family, and Zhang's family, as Gu Qingyi's stepmother, can also be regarded as the grandmother of the little county lord, so there is no need to make her ugly in front of everyone and make jokes.
Therefore, Mrs. Zhou glanced at Gu Qingyi, and after seeing that she had no objection, she suppressed her reluctance to hand over the little ball, but her hand was always stretched out weakly, beware of Zhang's "accidentally" falling on the child.
Zhang's reputation has been painstakingly whitewashed recently, even if she hates it in her heart, she will not do a stupid thing to smash the child in public, she doesn't have much love, the child has a keen sense, and immediately felt uncomfortable, and immediately began to cry with her throat.
"W-why are you crying?"
Zhang's immediately hurried, Gu Qingyi quickly hugged Xiao Tuanzi back from her hand, and when she saw Xiao Tuanzi burst into tears, she smiled and said, "Xiao Tuanzi is a little scared, Mrs. has never hugged her, and she is a little unaccustomed to it." ”
In a word, it shows alienation.
Zhang's face was a little ugly, but he still squeezed out a smile, "It should be like this, get close a few more times in the future, and Xiao Tuanzi will be able to recognize the family." ”
Gu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, didn't answer her words, and began to greet the other ladies. During this time, Xiaotuanzi was hungry, so he let the nurse hold him, Gu Qingyi's hands were freed, and he was a little more relaxed.
In addition to the elderly ladies in the attic, there were also young and lively girls, and they couldn't interject in the women's conversations, but Gu Qingyi couldn't snub them, she asked A-Niang to help greet the ladies, and went to the girls' circle to talk to them.
It was at this time that she saw the young girl standing with her two cousins, and she was immediately stunned - Shao Huiwan, she actually returned to Beijing.
Goodbye to the old handkerchief friend, Gu Qingyi, who reacted, couldn't help but be overjoyed, walked through the crowd and held her hand, smiling enthusiastically and sincerely, "Huiwan, aren't you in Yangzhou with your uncle?" When did you go back to the capital, why didn't you let people tell me, if I hadn't seen you, I wouldn't have known you were back. ”
The girls present were surprised, they didn't expect that this Shao girl was still friendly with Princess Qin, and secretly regretted that they had snubbed her. Shao Huiwan, who was the party concerned, was also very surprised, and hesitated for a moment before replying, "Father, they are still in office, because my cousin is going to get married, I only returned to Beijing." It's only been a few days, and it's too late to inform you. ”
In fact, as soon as she returned to the capital, she entered the palace to meet the crown princess, but she didn't send a post to Princess Qin, she never thought that it was just a few years of hard work, and the people she knew in the past have changed dramatically, and the princess not only has a change in temperament, but also has little affection for her.
She understands the truth of people going to tea and cool, but what surprised her the most was Gu Qingyi, when she intersected with the crown princess, Gu Qingyi was the princess's follower, and the two were also familiar, because of their personalities, the two did not get along very well, and their feelings have always been light. It's just that she never expected that the former little white rabbit-like person actually became the princess of Qin, and she became bright and generous, and she also seemed to be at ease among the noble ladies, and her style of acting was very similar to the former crown princess, so she couldn't believe it for a while, and she didn't come forward to say hello for a long time.
Even the crown princess has forgotten the old love, but Princess Qin has always remembered it and is enthusiastic about her, so much so that she is uncomfortable.
Gu Qingyi can understand Shao Huiwan's thoughts, but she can't say anything about her life experience, and she doesn't want to abandon her old friends, so she can only make a gesture of reuniting old friends. They are like-minded, even if they change identities, they can regain friendship, and it is only a matter of time before they become best friends again.
"I remember that you like Li Shiyin's paintings in the previous dynasty, and it just so happens that the Qin Wangfu has collected his masterpiece, when you are free, you can come to me at any time, and we will appreciate the calligraphy and painting together."
Sure enough, Shao Huiwan's eyes lit up, her face flushed with excitement, and she became close to her all of a sudden, "I've been looking for Li Shiyin's pen, but I didn't expect it to be collected by the Qin Palace, and I can get your wish now." ”
The other girls looked at Shao Huiwan with envy, they tried their best to please Princess Qin, but they didn't expect Shao Huiwan to be good, and they had a good relationship with Princess Qin in the old days, and they seemed to be in love, but they had reached the sky in one step.
The joy of seeing her old friend again made Gu Qingyi careless, and she forgot to entertain the girls at this time, holding Shao Huiwan's hand with a smile on her face, and asking her about her life in Yangzhou. Shao Huiwan is full of economy, talented, and eloquence, Yangzhou's scenic spots and life details are narrated by her, which is full of fun and makes people feel immersive, not only Gu Qingyi can listen attentively, but other girls are also attracted, and they have inquired, causing bursts of exclamations.
Shao Hui Wansheng's seven tricks and exquisite heart, did not monopolize the limelight, and asked about the Li Erlan sisters, they have been magistrates for many years, they have been to more places, and they have seen more scenery and people's feelings, and occasionally one or two strange things can open the eyes of the girls who have lived in the capital for a long time, and they exclaimed again and again.
Gu Wenyin watched Shao Huiwan and the Li sisters become the focus of the crowd like this, and her eyes were red with jealousy, but she had learned enough lessons, and she didn't dare to be petty but fell into a shameless situation, so she could only squeeze unwillingly to Gu Qingyi's side, and said in a coquettish voice, "What is my sister talking about, let me listen to it too." ”
Taking advantage of the attention of the girls to be attracted by Li Erlan and the others, Gu Qingyi seized the opportunity to chat with Shao Huiwan, but was interrupted by the cheeky Gu Wenyin, and suddenly lost interest, "I didn't say anything, it seems that the auspicious time is almost over, it's time to go downstairs for the full moon ceremony." ”
As she was talking, Qiu Yan came over, and when she saw the salute, she arrived, "Princess Niangniang, the prince asked you to go down." ”
Gu Qingyi stood up, still holding Shao Huiwan's hand, and beckoned the girls who were talking about it to go downstairs, as for Ah Niang, they were already one step ahead of them.
The first floor was full of guests, with fragrant clothes and sideburns, noisy voices, Gu Qingyi brought a group of young girls down, and the flowers were blooming, as if the bright morning sun dotted the dark sky, and the whole world was bright. The young man peeked at the handsome girl, and the rest of the people greeted Gu Qingyi, and the first floor fell into noise and noise again.
Gu Qingyi and Shao Huiwan are inseparable, and the wives can't help but pay more attention to her, after learning that she is the daughter of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion, her attitude is even more eager, and her eyes are all with a little consideration - a famous lady, isn't she a high-quality daughter-in-law.
Gu Qingyi intended to do this, she could probably guess the meaning of Shao Huiwan's return to Beijing, I am afraid that there is a meaning of looking at the marriage, her father cannot inherit the title, and the marriage is not as good as her cousin Shao Huixin, Gu Qingyi will inevitably have to mention it and let her find a good family.
Shao Huiwan understood Gu Qingyi's kindness, and was secretly grateful, feeling more and more that she was different from the past.
For the strange woman who stole Gu Qingyi's attention, it was rare to attract a little attention from King Qin, and after learning her identity, it was immediately clear that she was an old friend.
Seeing Gu Qingyi's rare joy, King Qin didn't stop him much, until the full moon ceremony began, he snatched Gu Qingyi over, hugged Xiao Tuanzi and began to tell his ancestors, of course, the ancestors of the Bai family are all in Taimiao, Xiao Tuanzi's full moon ceremony is not important enough to alarm the ancestors of Taimiao, King Qin just burned incense in the direction of Taimiao, as a substitute.
Next is the famous family of Peizhang, the king of Qin untied the mutton fat jade he sang with Xiao Tuanzi and brought it to Xiao Tuanzi, and announced Xiao Tuanzi's name in public, "This king and the princess agreed to name the little county lord Xin Ning, and wish her a long and safe life." ”
The guests praised one after another, offering gifts such as longevity locks, Gu Qingyi accepted them one by one for Xiao Tuanzi, and when Xiao Tuanzi was lifted down the fetal hair and identified relatives, the ceremony was over, and Xiao Tuanzi lost her spirit at this time, so she asked the nurse to take her back to rest, and she and King Qin continued to stay in the attic to entertain guests.
The banquet was harmonious, the guests and hosts were happy, and Gu Qingyi's first banquet hosted by Princess Qin ended perfectly, which also meant that she returned to the social circle of the capital and began to have personal contacts.