Chapter 153: No Good Feast (1)
Soon on August 26, Wen Jin wore a cheongsam with snow blue rolling gold lace embroidered with red peony flowers along the contour line with a rolling needle, and dark purple embroidered lace wide-legged pants underneath, which became more and more slender and slender.
On the day of her adoptive father's wedding, she saw that the skirts of many military generals were not long, so she ordered a cheongsam with green goose and yellow lace for herself, and planned to wear it at home on weekdays.
The women of the Qian family saw this style of clothes for the first time, they were all novel, Yanran couldn't help but want it, the county lord of Yujie saw it, she waved her hand, and the four women, each of them made four sets.
Wen Jin has a pink embroidered peach begonia flower, a green embroidered goose yellow anchovy, a pink embroidered pink apricot blossom, and the one she wears today, which is the most gorgeous of the four, the embroidery occupies one-third of the area, but because she only embroidered a silhouette carefully, there is no trace of tackyness, which sets off her graceful demeanor and dusty appearance.
It is also easy to embroider the pattern of this piece, so the tailor shop can rush to make it, and the other three pieces are still embroidered with flowers, saying that it will take half a month to get them back.
The lord of Yujie was wearing a pink jacket, covered with a red gown, combed a flying cloud bun, and wore a gold-inlaid ruby hairpin in the middle.
Perhaps, in the past few days, with the nourishment of Qian Xiancong's love, the county lord of Yujie is in a good mood, his face is not as pale as when he first got married, his cheeks have a faint flush, plus he is in good spirits, his eyes are bright, and he looks much younger.
Wen Jin was excited about her new discovery, and she hoped that Qian Xiancong and Yujie County Lord Qin Se and Ming, so that the two hard-working people would have a happy second half of their lives.
Seeing Wen Jin staring at herself, her eyes didn't blink, the county lord of Yujie was slightly flustered, she couldn't tell why, she was originally like ashes, and she married just to fulfill the queen mother's will, but she didn't expect that in dozens of days, she was moved by Qian Xiancong again and again, in this world, there are men who will take a woman's drink, peck, smile and smile seriously.
Qian Wenjin is Qian Xiancong's daughter, if she also likes herself, wouldn't this family be more perfect?
There is no hope, there is no fear, the more she wants to be more happy, the more she cares about everyone and everything around her husband, not to mention, Wen Jin also cares about her everywhere, and does her best to make her happy.
"Is there anything wrong with what I'm wearing?" Lord Yujie didn't notice it, and his voice of questioning revealed a trace of uneasiness.
Wen Jin woke up and hurriedly replied: "No, no, the county lord's mother, you are really beautiful in this dress, it's just, you can be five years younger, I was dumbfounded just now." ”
The county lord of Yujie was surprised and delighted, and his tone couldn't help but carry a hint of shyness, and he said softly: "This kid, talk nonsense, I, I'm old." ”
"What's the matter, the county lord's mother is in her prime, and it's still the right time." Wen Jin looked around and lowered his voice, "I still want a ***." ”
Lord Yujie's face flushed at Wen Jin's bold words, and she only muttered in a low voice: "This child-" can't go on, why doesn't she want a child, connected to her own blood, to continue her life, and comfort her lonely and miserable soul?
After a while, the county lord of Yujie relieved himself, looked at Wen Jin carefully, and saw that he was impeccable, so he ordered softly: "Let's go." ”
Yujie County Lord no matter how good or bad the original life was, the outfit was first-class luxury, a two-horse black lacquered carriage, which was covered with soft cushions, because the weather was still hot, and there were rattan mats on it, she asked Wen Jin to sit with her, feeling that there was someone around her, and her heart was more steady.
Wen Jin also felt the change in the county lord of Yujie, and was glad that she was willing to accept her heart and treat herself as a family member. Although there were no words in the carriage, there was a warm warmth that made people's hearts soft.
Prince Ren's Mansion and Qian Mansion are not far away, and it will only take three quarters of an hour for the carriage to leave, Wen Jin At first, she looked out from the crack in the car, and there were few pedestrians in the high-walled compound all the way, which made her gradually lose interest.
Prince Ren's mansion has white walls and gray tiles, and the vermilion gate, from a distance, it is more magnificent than the houses next to it, next to the main entrance, a spacious side door was opened, and Mama Fang handed out the invitation, and even the carriage went directly from where to enter, and only stopped until she walked to the second gate.
Wen Jin got out of the carriage first, and Mama Fang helped the county lord of Yujie down, climbed the stairs, and walked into the beautifully carved hanging flower gate. There were a few mothers-in-law standing here to greet them, and the county lord Yujie and Wen Jin got into the Qingyou cart, pulled by a very small horse, and walked into the garden at the back.
The banquet of Prince Ren was set up in the flower hall in the middle of the garden.
When Princess Ren heard the report from her subordinates, she got up to greet her, and the county lord of Yujie had already taken Wen Jin to the door of the flower hall.
"I've seen the princess!" The lord of Yujie County performed a bow, but Wen Jin had to squat down to perform a blessing ceremony, and if it was a formal occasion, she would have to bow down.
"Jie'er is here, please get up quickly!" Princess Ren gave her a little help and looked particularly enthusiastic.
Wen Jin followed the county lord and walked into the flower hall, someone had already arrived first, a warbler whispered, saluting the county lord of Yujie, Wen Jin waited for the voice before walking in, and met three beautiful girls in beautiful clothes.
Seeing that the county lord of Yujie made a gesture to himself, Wen Jin hurriedly saluted: "I have seen the county lord!" "These three turned out to be the three daughters of Prince Ren who had not yet left the cabinet.
Wen Jin remembered the words of the county lord of Yujie: "The few small county lords of the prince's mansion are all beautiful and fragrant, with outstanding appearances, hehe, but Jin'er, don't be afraid, they can't compare to you." ”
Now that they met, Wen Jin understood what Lord Yujie meant.
Princess Ren looks particularly charming, with white skin like jade, a hanging gallbladder nose and a cherry mouth, a pair of red phoenix eyes, and the tails of her eyes are curved and raised.
The princess gave birth to two daughters, both of whom are more similar to their mothers, and even look a little similar to people like that. Such a feminine and almost bewitching woman is very lethal in front of men, but it does not conform to the mainstream aesthetics of this era.
There is also a woman, although she has a duck egg face and willow eyebrows, and red lips with water chestnuts, her expression is a little cowardly, and her eyes are a little flickering, Wen Jin guessed that this is Qian Yinfeng, born to Prince Ren's side concubine Wang Fang Concubine.
No wonder Lord Yujie said that they couldn't compare to Wen Jin.
When Princess Ren saw Wen Jin, she was greatly surprised, although she heard that Qian Xiancong's daughter was good-looking, but she didn't expect it to be so good, she really looked like a good jade, the quality was better than pure gold, precious as a pearl in the womb, and the brilliance was like a bright moon rising to Xiu, comparing all the women of the prince's mansion, old and young.
Princess Ren is conceited and beautiful, and she doesn't even pay attention to her cousin Liu Guifei, at this moment, jealousy is like a poisonous snake, which bites her heart.
Xiao Qiyun, who arrived early, hid behind a few girls and shot a knife at Qian Wenjin. When Princess Ren saw this scene, she was happy again, this Xiao Qiyun is young and doesn't know how to hide it, and the other girls, smiling on the surface, aren't they even more jealous in their hearts?
Qian Wenjin, can you have a good life today? Princess Ren was looking forward to it: "Come, come, come, girls, please go and sit in the flower hall." ”
Prince Ren was very deep in the city, smiling and affectionate, Wen Jin was stunned and did not find a trace of malice on her face, no wonder she was able to coax Prince Ren around.
Wen Jin sat quietly beside the county lord of Yujie, smiling and watching a few girls chatting, Prince Ren was not happy: "Miss Qian, you young people go over there to play, let our old women gossip together." ”
The county lord of Yujie helped Wen Jin block: "What old woman, the princess is younger than me, you and Ya'er stand together, who doesn't say that they are two sisters." ”
"Ouch, Yujie, you're also sharp now? What kind of panacea did Qian Shilang give you? ”
The county lord of Yujie turned red, and said strongly: "I'm telling the truth, who doesn't say that Niangniang is the first beauty in the capital, forever young." ”
Knowing that it was flattery, Prince Ren and Princess Ren were still quite proud, but seeing Wen Jin on the side, she still wanted to drive her away.
"Niangniang, can Miss Qian play with us?" A girl wearing a pink jacket skirt and a light purple background goose yellow phoenix tail brocade skirt walked over and saluted with a smile.
"Go, go."
Wen Jin couldn't help it, so she got up and greeted the woman, and the girl introduced herself: "My surname is Zheng, and my grandfather is the secretary of the Ministry of Rites-"
"Hello Miss Zheng!" Wen Jin said.
"Miss Qian, let's go and see the chrysanthemums together, there are two peerless treasures here."
"Is it a green chrysanthemum?"
Zheng Liyuan was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ask Wen Jin: "You said it's a green chrysanthemum?" ”
"Uh-huh!"
Zheng Liyuan was very shocked, he heard that Wen Jin was from the countryside, and thought she was an uninformed mountain girl, and he didn't think that people knew about it, and he hadn't heard of it.
However, Zheng Liyuan is a strong child, and this blow is nothing at all.
The people invited by Prince Ren and Princess Ren are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries who have women to be hired, these girls think that they are going to choose a daughter-in-law for Qian Jun among them, Wen Jin has not arrived just now, those girls have already put together together, and when Wen Jin arrived, several women were immediately disheartened, such a look, even if they entered the palace beauty pageant, they would definitely be able to come out on top, several women, they have always been conceited that they have something outstanding, at this moment, they understand what it means to die better than people, and the goods should be thrown, it turns out that in this world, There are really flawless flawless people who are both charming and dignified.
Several people were depressed for a while, and then they figured out that Wen Jin was the stepdaughter of the county lord of Yujie, who came from the mountains, and their confidence grew again.
Zheng Liyuan went to invite Wen Jin, but she just wanted to call her over, find out the details, and show her advantages, so that this girl in the mountains would be ashamed of herself and withdraw from the competition early.
Wen Jin knew that they had no good intentions, and she was also on guard in her heart.
Several girls greeted each other, and Zheng Liyuan kindly introduced Wen Jin: "This is Qiao Lanfang, the Qiao girl from the Wuwei Hou Mansion, and this is the girl Xiangmei from the Shoufu Yang Mansion......"
Wen Jin silently remembered in her heart: Qiao Lanfang, Xiao Qiyun, Lu Yulian, and Yang Xiangmei are really all noble girls. Although Qian Xiancong's position is not low, he is adopted, and he is born to others, the difference is too much, Wen Jin is not inferior, she is in this world, she does not have to rely on a certain man to survive, she is already very lucky to have Qian Xiancong's protection, and Qian Xiancheng's family treats her as her own, which also makes her not feel that this world is cold and unbearable.
Although she hopes to join hands with Qian Jun for the rest of her life, she knows that the more she suffers from gains and losses, the more her backbone will not be able to stand up at this time, and once she is obscene and humble, some people's goals will be achieved.
Wen Jin smiled, and a few girls salute, the expression is natural, down-to-earth and generous, Prince Ren and Mrs. Ren saw it from a distance, she was very annoyed, she didn't understand why a country girl, why not look like a frog at the bottom of the well had never seen the sky, and why didn't she shrink back in fear.
"Sisters, let's meet once in a while, what game should we play?" Zheng Liyuan proposed.
"Is Seshi good?" Xiao Qiyun seems to be more sure of this.
Lu Yulian smiled slightly: "I can do anything." "A few girls, she is the worst-looking, with yellowish skin and single eyelids, but fortunately she has a straight nose, a small mouth, and a small heart-shaped face with a pointed chin, which can barely belong to the Qingxiu family. The wide clothes of this era covered Lu Yulian's somewhat flat figure, which increased her self-confidence a lot.
Bi Shiwen is her strong point.
Zheng Liyuan's eyes also flashed, obviously prepared.
Yang Xiangmei asked Wen Jin very kindly: "Miss Qian, do you think that in the face of such a beautiful scenery, do you also feel that there is no poetry, it is really a bit of a tyrannical thing?" ”
Wen Jin smiled: "Appreciation is just a feeling in the heart, whether there is poetry or not, does it matter?" The more she said this, the more the girls wanted to compete in poetry, they couldn't compare to Wen Jin in appearance, and now they had to show their inner show.
"Miss Qian, I heard that your hometown has beautiful mountains and rivers and outstanding people, so you must also be an exporter, right? We are not taking the imperial examination, that is, just talking nonsense. Zheng Liyuan said.
"That's it, that's it, such a good chrysanthemum, if you don't write poems and arias, I'm really sorry for the beauty of the princess." Xiao Qiyun pouted.
The more Wen Jin didn't speak, the more the girls provoked her with words, and in the end, Wen Jin didn't nod, but the little maids had already sent paper and pen.
Wen Jin's words, although I have also been to a calligraphy class in my previous life, and I have practiced for a period of time in this life in order to keep accounts, but I can't compare with these noble ladies who have nothing to do, and she doesn't want to compare, so she is really in a hurry, so she wrote that: "One piece, two pieces, three or four pieces, five pieces, six pieces, seven or eight pieces." Nine pieces, ten pieces, eleven pieces, flying into the flowers, I don't see them", I felt that this was more in line with my identity that I hadn't read much, and finally looked at those women, and kept casting smug and proud eyes, Wen Jin didn't want to let them go like this.
A few girls, who had been prepared, pretended to think about it a little, and then waved it, Wen Jin selected a few poems in memory for a long time, and the last one was written, in order to cover up the ugliness, she wrote a lishu, the thickness of the strokes is consistent, horizontal and vertical, the font is square, not good, not too ugly.
Zheng Liyuan's is: "Thousands of poems in autumn colors, drunk with a glass of cold wine." The spring irrigation mud seal is diligent and cherished, and it is good to know that the well path is free of dust. ”
Yang Xiangmei wrote: "The heart is far away with the wild goose, and the few sit and listen to the evening anvil idiot." Whoever pities me for the yellow flower disease, the consolation Chongyang will have a period. ”
Lu Yulian: "Don't move to the garden is more expensive than gold, a trace of light and a bush of depth." Xiao Shu sat on the side of the fence, hugging his knees and groaning in the cold fragrance. ”
Xiao Qiyun: "The short sideburns are coldly stained with three-path dew, and the kudzu scarf is dyed with nine autumn frosts." When the high affection is not in the eyes of the people, clap his hands and laugh at the side of the road. ”
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The five girls read poems to each other, pretending to be a sample and commenting, and then came to see what Wen Jin wrote, and when they saw the font for the first time, they first smiled secretly, and then they looked at the poems twice, and their faces were difficult to look at.
"The three paths of the old garden spit out the secluded bushes, and the frost fell into the blue sky overnight. How many people have not returned to the end of the world, and they have borrowed the fence to watch the autumn wind. ”
It was no worse than theirs at all, and several women looked at each other, unwilling, and did not dare to say a bad word.
"It's better for us to draw chrysanthemums, although there are many people who love chrysanthemums in Beijing, but after all, you can only watch this season a year." Yang Xiangmei has another bad idea.
Wen Jin thought to herself that she would never lose to these people, so she pretended to shirk it: "What are we doing?" is writing poetry and painting, is it that talented people hold poetry meetings? ”
"Ouch, Miss Qian, then you said that we are together, what is there to play?" Zheng Liyuan raised her eyebrows and smiled slightly.
Xiao Qiyun also helped: "It's not just playing, as Miss Li said, this flower season is short, and you can only leave a beautiful shadow forever when you draw it." ”
Lu Yulian finally asked Wen Jin: "Miss Qian, a few of us want to paint, if you don't want to, just help us be judged, right?" ”
"To judge?" Whose good should I say? When the time comes, they will definitely have to divide their own ranks, won't they offend a large area? This Lu Yulian really doesn't dare to despise it.
Wen Jin clapped his hands: "Forget it, forget it, I'll still paint." ”
This time-consuming time is shorter, because the size is small, and several girls have been practicing at home for a long time, and they pick up the pen one by one and wave it, which does not match the scene in front of them at all.
Only Wen Jin slowly traced a wide-petaled white chrysanthemum. Several women waited for a while, a little impatient, Xiao Qiyun came over first, and saw Wen Jin slowly drawing the leaves one stroke at a time, and the chrysanthemums were not yet visible, so she complained in a low voice unhappily: "Miss Qian, is this painting of chrysanthemums, or is it painting leaves?" ”
Wen Jin didn't look up, but said faintly: "The safflower still has to be supported by green leaves, this one has wide petals and white petals, but it is not only beautiful on the flowers." The mother-in-law who was waiting next to her, with a long mouth, carefully answered: "What Miss Qian said is that this wide-petaled white plant, which Niangniang likes the most, is the branch she personally pruned." ”
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