Chapter 37: The Tea Party (I)

The predecessor of the Marquis of Anyuan is the mansion of the nine princes of the previous dynasty, the nine princes of the former dynasty are famous for the rich and noble princes, pay the most attention to the details of life, their own mansions are decorated magnificently, especially the back garden, among which the famous flowers and plants, rockeries and stones, small bridges and flowing water, everything, the layout is ingenious, and the scenery is beautiful. The old marquis assisted the first emperor to open the country and made great contributions, and the first emperor gave the old marquis this mansion with a back garden comparable to the imperial garden. As a result, the back garden of the Hou Mansion of Anyuan has become a more famous scenery in the imperial city, and whenever there is a banquet and gathering in the Hou Mansion, as long as the weather permits, guests will be entertained in the back garden.

On this day, the wind was beautiful and the weather was refreshing, and the tea party was naturally placed in the back garden as usual.

It was bustling in front of the Hou Mansion, and there were many carriages parked. Coming out of the carriage were well-dressed and luxurious women, who were led by the maid of the Hou Mansion and the housekeeper's daughter-in-law towards the back garden.

Two ladies got out of the car and greeted each other before coming together.

One of them, about thirty years old, wearing a stone blue fu-patterned silk robe, with a long beaded chain of emeralds, and a woman full of jewels smiled and said to the slightly younger and noble woman next to her: "Mrs. Wang, do you think you can see Jiang Ruolan today?" ”

Mrs. Wang covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled, her face full of ridicule, "If I were an old lady, I would hide this new daughter-in-law, so as not to be embarrassed in front of others!" Mrs. Liu, don't you say? ”

Mrs. Liu smiled as she walked, and looked at the daughter-in-law of the Jin family who was leading the way in front of her, glanced at Mrs. Wang, and motioned for the two to speak softly. Then he went to Mrs. Wang's side, gently covered it with his hand, and said with a chuckle: "When my family held a garden party, Jiang Ruolan broke one of my plates of plum blossom porcelain from the official kiln as soon as she came...... If it weren't for the Queen Mother, I would have wanted to kick her out on the spot! This shrew has now designed the Hou Ye and married into the Hou Mansion, and the Hou Mansion will be lively in the future! ”

Mrs. Wang lowered her voice and gloated: "After what else is used, there will be a good show to watch today!" The old woman has always looked at the top, this time I want to see how she will explain Jiang Ruolan's absence! ”

"If Jiang Ruolan breaks out with a whip, it will be really lively!"

"It's like something she'll do, and I'm looking forward to it when you say that!"

"Mrs. Liu, are you afraid that the world will not be chaotic?"

"No way, the days are too boring, it's rare to have fun, how can I not look forward to it?"

"That's right!" Mrs. Wang, pursed her lips and smiled.

The two followed behind the maid, and through a long corridor, they saw the entrance gate to the back garden.

Suddenly, Mrs. Wang stopped, pointed to a slender figure in front of her, and exclaimed, "That, isn't that Jiang Ruolan?" ”

Mrs. Liu looked in the direction of Mrs. Wang's finger, and in the next second, her jaw was about to fall in shock!

There is nothing strange about seeing Jiang Ruolan, but seeing Jiang Ruolan giving people a courtesy in a dignified manner, there is nothing more amazing in this world!

Mrs. Wang and Liu's eyes stared at Jiang Ruolan wide, and slowly walked towards her. Jiang Ruolan quickly saw them, and the expressions of infinite surprise on their faces.

Jiang Ruonan smiled, this kind of expression is no stranger to her, almost all the wives who see her today will show this kind of expression

"Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Liu, please sit inside, mother will come out soon." Jiang Ruonan said as he straightened his back, holding each other's hands in front of his abdomen and holding the shelf, a posture that indicated his identity.

Wang and Liu immediately woke up to the fact that Jiang Ruolan in front of them was a first-class edict from the current emperor, and they should bow first. The two saluted Jiang Ruolan, secretly surprised in their hearts, when would she figure out these etiquettes?

Jiang Ruonan returned the salute to the two, and his movements were not only meticulous, but also carried a kind of elegance and nobility, which made the two even more strange!

Jiang Ruonan didn't see their surprised faces, but just called the maid to lead them to their seats. Then he turned around and greeted the other visitors.

In the open space of the garden, there are already small tables, each family has a separate small table, and more than 20 guests are lined up in two rows, and in the middle is the main table of the main family. Surrounded by the blooming flower garden, not far away is the clear and calm lake, the willows on the shore of the lake are still around, fluttering with the wind, the scenery is very beautiful, in this environment while tasting tea, while chatting, it is indeed a pleasing and elegant thing.

Wang and Liu sat on their seats under the leadership of the maid, their eyes still firmly glued to Jiang Ruonan's body, as if they wanted to see her through. A lady who was already seated next to her leaned over and whispered to them, "Is this really Jiang Ruolan?" It's a weird change! ”

When Mrs. Liu heard the lady's words, her eyes still did not leave Jiang Ruonan in front of her, and she said in a tone of complete disbelief: "Yes, it's only been a long time, why is it like a different person?" Even the feeling has changed, whether it is Jiang Ruolan's words and deeds or demeanor and temperament, she gives people a feeling of being wild and untamable, domineering and ruthless, but Jiang Ruolan's eyes when she looked at her just now were as calm as water, elegant and calm.

How can a person change so much in such a short period of time, it's incredible!

This is probably the common feeling of all the noble ladies in the audience.

During this period, Yu Qiuyue has been standing not far behind Jiang Ruonan, although she is as beautiful as a lily, although she is gentle and demure, her demeanor is elegant, although she tries her best to smile at everyone and talk to everyone, hoping to leave an impression in the hearts of these ladies. But no matter how hard she tried, all everyone's attention and all her attention were only focused on Jiang Ruonan's body, which made her hate her teeth itching, but she was helpless.

Wang walked up to her and looked at Jiang Ruonan's figure and said hatefully: "Look at her pride, these people are just that, they were actually bluffed by her!" ”

Yu Qiuyue didn't say anything, but looking at Jiang Ruonan's more and more skillful demeanor, she sneered lightly, thinking to herself, it won't be long to be proud!

At this time, Mrs. Tai walked over surrounded by Jin Yanran and a group of maids and daughters-in-law, Jiang Ruonan saw it and hurriedly smiled and greeted Mrs. Tai's left arm, and her right arm was Jin Yanran. Yu Qiuyue could only follow behind them and become their foil.

When the ladies saw Mrs. Tai, they all stood up to greet her, and the juniors saluted her, and Mrs. Tai smiled and invited them to sit down.

Mrs. Tai sat down at the main table, and Jin Yanran and Jiang Ruonan sat next to her. Yu Qiuyue sat behind Jiang Ruonan. At a glance, you can see the identity of the concubine.

After Mrs. Tai sat down, she smiled and said, "Thank you very much for your face appreciation and accompanying me as an old woman to relieve my boredom today!" ”

The ladies said that it was their honor and they were very happy to come to the Hou Mansion as a guest.

After the scene, we began to get to the point.

I obviously uploaded this chapter last night.,When I look at it today.,It's not there.,Strange thing...... I had to upload it again, everyone must think that I broke off, I was so wronged~~