Chapter 20: The Qiwang arrives
Hui'er said that I was a little haggard these days, my chin was pointed, and my temperament was even more refined, so I chose a set of gradient 'color' black and white soft silk splashed with ink, dazzling white, bright black, mixed with soft gray like fog and smoke, worn on the body closely, silky and soft, outlining not only the appropriate shade of splashed ink 'color', but also the exquisite curve. ΡΡΡ.(vii) (ix) x.S.ΡΠΎΠΌ The update is so fast.
The only fly in the ointment is that the neckline is a little open, my collarbone is extremely obvious, but it is not abrupt, with a rounded arc, turning downward, and there is a touch of pink in the whiteness.
Hui'er dotted a begonia 'flower' on my delicate collarbone, and it seemed that it was unintentionally blown off it, which made people can't help but hold their breath, lest it fall into the dust and tarnish this bit of rouge 'color'.
My long hair was also tied up in a bunch, loosely coiled, and held in place by a streamlined white 'jade' hairpin with a smooth and clear cut-out, and a soft tassel hung down from the strands of hair that I casually draped over my shoulders.
Mad Shi's mother picked me up at the 'door' of the Hou Mansion, saw me, was stunned for a moment, and then excitedly grabbed my hand and said in a loud voice: "Good 'girl', really give me a long face, just with our appearance, I can raise my eyebrows today." β
Laughing from ear to ear all the way.
Qingping Hou is also a high authority in Beijing, quite prestigious, so the old lady's birthday banquet is extraordinarily grand, the big 'gate' entrance is full of traffic, bustling, almost the entire capital of high-ranking officials and dignitaries and family members.
In a spacious courtyard, the old lady has a childish face, Zhu Huancui, dressed in a splendid costume, sitting in the high hall, children and grandchildren around the knees, and the lanterns are colorful, which is extraordinarily noisy.
The guests walked along the spacious red carpet from the large 'door', and after paying their birthday greetings, they followed the master of ceremonies to the banquet hall to sit down and rest.
Probably because of the large number of guests, the banquet hall is located on both sides of the courtyard, divided into men and women, separated by a spacious red carpet aisle, separated by a white screen of "color" satin, purple embroidered pear, "flower", only hear its voice, but do not see its people.
Many of the 'women' in Beijing usually don't see each other, and they don't want to let go of this opportunity to tie up with Qingping Houfu. So gather around the old lady, say a clever mouth, make a joke, you say, I say, the old lady is coaxed to smile, and her face is full of 'flowers'.
I took the hand of Mad Shi's mother, walked along the red carpet, and walked into the courtyard together, as the master of ceremonies sang, the noisy ladies all stopped talking and looked at me curiously.
I lowered my eyebrows and lowered my eyes, following behind me, watching my watery skirt repeatedly bloom one after another splashed ink landscape paintings on the red carpet, which was pleasing to the eye.
There were whispers and whispers all around, with suspicion and surprise, I bowed my knees and bowed to the old lady generously.
"The only doll, hurry up and come to the old woman!" The old lady smiled kindly, and beckoned to the mother of the wild stone from a few feet away.
Mad Shi's mother still bowed meticulously, then got up happily and said coquettishly: "I'm going to be a grandmother, and I'm the only doll, my godmother has to change her words, otherwise it will make people laugh." β
I didn't know that Mad Shi's mother actually had such a relationship with the Qingping Marquis Mansion.
The old lady smiled heartily: "Isn't it true to sell the old man in front of my wife?" Rouge's stinky boy didn't get married for a day, and I kept calling it that! β
Mad Shi's mother was a little playful in front of the old lady, and pretended to be sad and said: "You are a good grandson, you are not worried about this, then don't I wait until my hair is gray?" β
The old lady, who was obviously an old urchin, looked over to me curiously, and said, "Where is the girl?" Look at the eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as when you were young, and it is rare. β
Mad Shi's mother took my hand affectionately, with a proud face: "Aren't I learning from my godmother, I don't have a 'girl' at home, and I've had a good time pulling someone else's 'girl'." Sister-in-law, come over and see 'milk' and 'milk'. β
Shicai gave the old lady a birthday greeting, and he had already made a big gift, so he walked up to the old lady and only bowed down to say a thousand blessings.
The old lady leaned out of her seat, helped me up with her own hands, squinted her eyes and looked left and right, glanced at Mad Shi's mother with great dissatisfaction, and feigned anger:
"Where are you enjoying it, you are obviously greedy for me! Back then, I dragged you through two years of addiction, and in the end, my few unsuccessful boys, near the water, failed to pick up your round of Haoyue, but was robbed by the stupid boy of Zhongyong Hou.
This time I picked such a handsome girl to me off! Oops, oops, pity me, this old woman who doesn't have a caring little padded jacket, I'm so angry! β
The 'women' behind him all laughed playfully, and greeted them with clever mouths: "Don't you have Huanxi's great-grandson 'daughter' now, who is smart and well-behaved. β
When the old lady heard this, she no longer slapped her heart exaggeratedly, and her eyebrows and eyes flew with a smile, full of pride, which shows that she really likes the 'female' baby from the bottom of her heart.
There were curious 'women' around him, and they whispered: "Which daughter is this, how have I never seen it, and my eyes are tight." β
In the midst of the noise, the master of ceremonies at the entrance of the 'door' sang loudly: "Lord Qi has arrived!" β
The voice is excited and high-pitched.
The seats on both sides instantly became noisy, and everyone was surprised to discuss:
"Why did Lord Qi come?!"
"That is, I have never heard of whose banquet the Qi prince will attend."
"The Marquis of Qingping is honest and honest, and he is naturally respected, and it is not surprising that the prince of Qi is here in person."
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My body with my back to the 'door' couldn't help but stiffen, and my heart flickered, as if I had mentioned my throat and eyes, beating violently, and I couldn't suppress it no matter what.
When I finally have to face him, what kind of posture should I put on, humility? Deferential? Indifferent? Hot? Or pretend not to know each other?
None of them are me.
I am still the same Su Qingwen with the "dew" and "moisture" of the morning, the top of the "flower" with thorns, the water is smart, brittle, proud and silly. But in front of him, why do I feel inferior and ashamed of myself? Will all the courage be lost?
I didn't even dare to turn around, for fear that he would panic when he saw me.
"Boudoir 'girl', carry 'milk' and 'milk' to meet His Royal Highness King Qi." The old lady tightened her grip on my hand.
Only then did I realize that everything around me was silent, and everyone at the banquet stopped talking, and respectfully prostrated on the ground and bowed.
I buried my face deep in front of my chest in a panic, and turned around, and a pair of crescent white embroidered gold-stitched soft-soled boots had calmly and gracefully paced to the front, stopping three feet away from me.
The old lady was about to bow down and kneel, one bone was well-proportioned, and her slender and white hand immediately reached over and held up my hand holding the old lady's arm.
I felt as if the back of my hand was being burned so hard that I couldn't help but shrink a little, and the heat reached the tip of my heart.
His fingertips trembled slightly and invisibly, then parted.
"Today is your old birthday, and it should be this king who gives you an old birthday. I wish the old lady a long and healthy life, and a long life for the turtle and crane. β
Sure enough, it was him!
Such as the clear spring stone, the bright moon and pine, with a cold taste.
I couldn't help but bite my lower lip. Stood dumbfounded behind the old lady, neither standing nor kneeling.
The old lady was also polite, and said loudly: "The old body is a big one today, which is rude." To be able to get the king of Qi to come to congratulate him on his birthday, he was really full of brilliance, and the old body was terrified. β
"The old lady is polite, the Hou Ye has been fighting horses all his life, he has done his best, the younger generations are respectful, your birthday, I and other juniors should sincerely congratulate you."
The old lady was coaxed by his words, and called the two sons behind her loudly, telling them to be hospitable, and never dare to slack off.
The Qi King waved his hand slightly, and everyone stood flat.
I sensitively felt as if a gaze swept over me. I reluctantly tugged at the corners of my mouth, and if he took the initiative to talk to me, I should naturally respond politely, and I must not let him see through my cowardice and embarrassment.
The crescent white brocade robe was wrapped in a burst of ink fragrance that looked like sandalwood and not musk, and the corners of my clothes brushed across my skirt, crossing a graceful arc without pause.
My heart, which I had in my throat, fell down with a thud, and it hurt a little.
The old lady asked curiously, "Child, why do your hands keep shaking?" β
I hurriedly stabilized my mind: "There was a cold wind at the right time, and I couldn't help but shiver." β
"'Milk' and 'milk' are confused, here is facing the big 'door', the wind is strong, the only doll, hurry up and take your daughter' to the banquet to sit." The old lady greeted affectionately: "Remember to sit on the chairman, next to me, I haven't made out enough." β
Mad Shi's mother stepped forward and took my hand: "I wish I could do it, next to your old man's house, the food must be more fragrant." β
caused a burst of amusing laughter, and washed away the solemn air brought by the cool words of the right talent.
After taking a seat, it was just a cup of tea, and the banquet was full, and the old lady had already been held by the stars of her daughters-in-law and came to the main seat to sit down.
Firecrackers rang out, and the guests toasted in unison to congratulate the old lady on her birthday, and the hall was full of joy.
Mad Stone's mother seemed to know that I didn't want to join in the fun, so she didn't introduce me to the other 'women' in the room, but only picked delicious food and put it on the plate in front of me, and told me to eat more 'meat'.
Most of us were noble 'women' at the table, who knew each other well and talked quite affectionately.
But the banquet is full of 'women', and it is inevitable that there will be people with good deeds.
Qingwan and Qingyin sat on the table not far from us, and heard Qingwan have been chattering and praising Qingyin, how knowledgeable and courteous, how talented and talented, and what kind of reputation in Yangzhou City.
Qingyin also put down the chopsticks, lowered her head shyly, and looked up from time to time to smile at the 'female' who was secretly looking at her.
Finally, someone thought Qingwan was noisy, and unceremoniously dismantled the stage: "Miss Su's talent has long been heard, especially Miss Qingqing, the sixth Miss Qingqing, and Miss Eleventh Qingqing, who are the corners of the recent discussion in the capital, I don't know if this Miss Qingyin wants to compare with the two of her, and how?" β
Qingwan didn't seem to be able to hear the person's voice, and still boasted: "Qingyin is good at music and rhythm, 'female' red, peaceful and dignified, Qingqing' is 'fine' through poetry and songs, more lively and cheerful, the two have their own merits in talent, and it is difficult to distinguish between them." However, my sister is too quiet and wooden, and rarely goes out to 'show' her face, so she is not famous. β
"What about Miss Eleven, I heard that she was famous in the capital before she 'appeared', and it is even more amazing to think about it."
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