Chapter 274: Into the City
"You've got a good eye." The big shopkeeper laughed and pointed to this batch of goods: "Our business is small, and we only go on two or three trips a year." It seems to be profitable, but you always know that it takes more than half a year to go back and forth, and you have to hire a dart runner, and you have to pay filial piety to the silver when you get to various places. A team of people also has to eat and drink, and they can't make a lot of money. ”
"Okay, okay, I didn't think about blackmailing you, what to do in a hurry." When the team leader saw that the inspection was almost complete, he smiled and said, "Hurry up, don't get in the way." ”
The big shopkeeper hurriedly thanked him, beckoned all the guys to get into the car, and entered Luoyi City.
In one of the large cars sat a veiled woman, her eyes exposed, her worries and anxieties that could not be hidden. If someone talks to her at this time, they will find out that she is mute.
Entering the city, she quietly lifted the corner of the curtain. It is the busiest time of the day in Luoyi, and you can feel this prosperity through the car curtain.
Unexpectedly, after seventeen years, she would set foot here again, a city that she only wanted to escape away from at the beginning.
And this time, will it be different?
She wasn't sure.
The bright moon in the sky gradually fulled, and Princess Duan's invitation was sent out. The people who received the invitation understood that behind this was the meaning of Emperor Songlie, how could they dare to be disrespectful?
At the suggestion of Emperor Songlie, this banquet was not only for the clan.
Since you want to use this time to build momentum for Princess Rising Sun, the momentum must be as loud as possible. The royal family, the century-old family, and the civil and military ministers were all invited.
This time, the scale is even grander than the summer banquet, and the identities of the guests are more noble than the other. Except for the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet held in the palace every year, there is no banquet comparable to this one.
Princess Duan is also the first time to host such a high-level banquet, and she is so nervous that she confirms the guest list, the location of the banquet, melons, fruits and teas and other details over and over again.
She secretly complained in her heart, knowing that this matter was getting bigger and bigger, and it was all on her head, and she shouldn't have accepted it in the first place.
There are as many people as there are people who come to the banquet, and there are as many thoughts. Anyone who has any stubble at this banquet, or someone wants to use this banquet to achieve some ulterior purpose, and finally investigates it, she will complain.
She originally wanted to pull the Ministry of Rites into the water, but before the words could be spoken, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu sent her a foil of manpower. The good name is that he prepares a dowry for Princess Rising Sun, and Zongzheng Temple and the Ministry of Rites depend on each other, so they can't help but help.
Actually? It's not that I'm afraid to take responsibility! What's the use of sending someone who can summon her, she wants someone who can take care of things.
"Princess, the pastel-glazed eight-treasure tea set used for entertaining guests in the private room is missing, do you see?" The housekeeper's daughter-in-law stepped forward to answer the matter.
Princess Duan waved her hand weakly and said, "Replace them all." When you go to the warehouse to find enough, if you can't buy it, you would rather have more than less. ”
All of them are high-ranking officials and nobles, and with her identity, although she will not be provoked, she can't let people fall into the wrong and say that she doesn't understand etiquette.
Where there are a lot of people, these are the troubles. These days, she is dealing with these things, and she has to guard against those stewards who take advantage of the opportunity to seize the loophole, which is really bigger than two.
As long as it's not too excessive, she just turns a blind eye and lets it go. The top priority at the moment is to make this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet explained by the emperor himself a success, not the time to care about these.
It's too much, and there is no one to do things for her.
"Princess, the invited troupe, circus troupe, and storyteller have all arrived, do you want to go and see for yourself?" With so many distinguished guests, everyone can't be allowed to sit still, and these teams are indispensable.
The princess is noble, how can she deal with these people of all religions and nine ranks? But the next person must bow back and forth.
"No need, you take a closer look, be sure to check everyone's details." Princess Duan sat up straight and said sharply: "If something happens to these people, it is not enough for you to take your life!" ”
"The little one understands." The steward's heart sank, and he hurriedly responded.
There is no need for Princess Duan to remind him, he also knows that if these distinguished guests are slightly damaged, he will not be able to afford to pay for ten.
This Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was held in the princess's mansion, which had not yet been renovated, which was also the meaning of Emperor Songlie. Fortunately, the garden is large enough and has been carefully maintained, and it is more than enough to allocate some space for banquets.
Now, the gold plaque painted with gold paint on a red background has been hung on the lintel of the mansion, and the three words "Princess Mansion" painted with gold shine brightly. The gate has been renovated to match the status of Princess of the Rising Sun. The couplet decorations and so on inside are being replaced one by one, and there are busy craftsmen everywhere.
It is ridiculous to say that Xu Sanchun himself has never been to this princess mansion renovated for Princess Rising Sun, and he has never seen the drawings of the mansion.
Everything was presented to Emperor Songlie's desk.
From the amount of silver taels to the changes to the courtyard walls of the house, Emperor Songlie was in charge. Others only said that this was the boundless grace that only Princess Rising Sun had, who knew that this was originally the residence that Emperor Songlie prepared for himself.
Naturally, it doesn't matter how extravagant it is.
The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xu Sanchun received the roster sent by Princess Duan. It is densely filled with the names of the people who came to the banquet this time, including their preferences, identities, family in-laws, and so on.
This seemingly very intimate roster is wordlessly telling Princess Duan's dissatisfaction.
Even if Princess Duan told her in detail about the people of the clan a few days ago, there are far more people on this list than the clan. In just one day, it is simply impossible to remember so many unfamiliar names and preferences.
Princess Duan was apportioned to such a big thing for no reason, and she didn't dare to be dissatisfied with Emperor Songlie, nor did she dare to show it to Xu Sanchun. The roster was only sent at this time, but it was just for her to breathe a sigh of relief.
Xu Sanchun only flipped through it once, and then put the roster away.
She doesn't have this habit of asking for hardships.
This Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is for her, even if she is rude, the other party can only bear it. Seeing that her life is about to be lost, she still cares about what these false names do.
Xu Sanchun's only regret is that he can't see the dumb girl again before the last moment comes.
If she and Twilight's plan comes to fruition, she will leave the city far away. The princess who is high up is not the life she wants to live.
If not, then everything is not tied.
These entertainments are full of exchange of interests, and she has no interest in it at all.
"Princess, won't you look at it again?" Yuelan glanced at her worriedly. Tomorrow's banquet is so important, Manager Miao personally came to the Xiuchun Palace to advise.