Chapter 45: A Little Try
A sudden spring rain disrupted Mrs. Zhang's original plan, and the flower field was in shambles, all kinds of farming tools were discarded at will, and footprints in the mud field could be seen everywhere. A multi-person show, ending without a problem.
The lawn was resurfaced, and under Mrs. Zhang's tie, everyone returned to their original seats one after another. After saying goodbye to Liu Che'er, Huayan and Xinqiao walked to Huashu's side.
Seeing that Huayan came back safely, Huashu breathed a sigh of relief, she checked Huayan from head to toe, and asked worriedly: "Yan'er, where did you go?" My sister was very worried. In this barren mountain, how can you run around alone, and you can't be naughty anymore, you know? ”
Huayan smiled lightly and said, "Sister, don't worry, I'm just sheltering from the rain around here." ”
Hua Shu glanced at Hua Yan reproachfully, and went to listen to Mrs. Zhang's speech again.
Mrs. Zhang has obviously changed her outfit, but she has not lost her original elegance and brightness. She still smiled dignified and generous, facing the guests. After everyone returned to their original positions, a dance of warblers and swallows began.
Mrs. Zhang's interest seemed to be falling little by little, and the smile on her face became more and more stiff. All this was seen by the careful Wang Meiren. She has lived in the harem for several years, and she knows the temperament of Mrs. Zhang, who loves to learn from the literati, and now the carefully arranged flower viewing meeting has been messed up by a spring rain, and her heart is definitely not a taste. Thinking of this, Wang Meiren secretly laughed, although she was reluctant, she had to pretend to be concerned on the surface, she approached Mrs. Zhang's seat a little, and asked, "Madam, but because of the rain just now, you caught a cold?" ”
Mrs. Zhang forced a smile, shook her head, and said, "I'm fine." ”
Wang Meiren refused to give up, and deliberately asked: "Is that singing and dancing not to Mrs.'s mind?" Otherwise, how could Madame's interest be so low? ”
Mrs. Zhang is also a transparent person, she knew that Wang Meiren was turning a corner and laughing at herself, the smile on her face was gone, and she watched the song and dance performances of the palace maids seriously, but pretended not to hear it.
Wang Meiren laughed secretly and sat back in her place.
The conversation between Mrs. Zhang and Wang Meiren was listened to by Zhu Biyu on the side, she was eager to take credit, stood up on the ground, and said loudly: "Madam, don't you like the song and dance performed by the palace maid?" ”
Mrs. Zhang recognized Zhu Biyu's voice from the music, turned her head and looked coldly.
Zhu Biyu didn't know that her words poked Mrs. Zhang's sore spot again, and she bowed down at a loss and waited for Mrs. Zhang to speak.
Wang Meiren listened, smiled lightly, and she covered the expression on her face in the posture of drinking tea.
Mrs. Zhang glanced at Wang Meiren with her cold gaze again, and then said to Zhu Biyu casually, "What interesting ideas does the girl have?" ”
Zhu Biyu replied happily when she heard this: "Madam, Biyu thinks that the young ladies present are all proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and each of them is good at something
It's different, if everyone performs a talent, there will be a surprise. ”
Mrs. Zhang really became interested in Zhu Biyu's proposal, she turned her face, smiled at Zhu Biyu and said, "Miss Zhu's proposal is good, it's just ......" She glanced at the others in the direction of Virgo and said, "It's just that this may not be very good?" After all, you are all people with honorable status. ”
Zhu Biyu then said: "Madam, the display of talent is also a way to express beauty, just like one of the themes of today's flower viewing party. Ladies are just like the flowers of the Queen Mother Mountain, bright and shining, but in a thousand ways, only blooming its beauty, can live up to the flowering period. ”
Mrs. Zhang was delighted with a hint of surprise, and she asked the other female guests with a smile: "Do you agree with Miss Zhu?" I mean, if the girls want to participate, the palace will naturally be happy, and if they don't want to participate, the palace will not blame. ”
Some of the ladies in the women's seat did not dare to brush Mrs. Zhang's face and had to agree, while others happily agreed in order to get the attention of Mrs. Zhang and the princes.
Huayan turned around and looked in the direction of Zhu Biyu behind her, she was surprised by Zhu Biyu's transformation, just now her words were completely similar to the rough girl in Zhaoyang Palace. However, in addition to Zhu Biyu's arrogant face provoking her, there seemed to be a master beside her. And the master who pointed out Zhu Biyu was Zhu Biyu's mother, Mrs. Zhu.
Huayan smiled suddenly and sat back in his place.
The ladies and girls who are willing to perform one after another, in their eyes, this is an opportunity to win a great future, how can they easily let it go. For a while, guqin performances, poetry readings, and dance performances emerged one after another. Mrs. Zhang's face gradually regained a smile, she liked this kind of activity the most, in her eyes, holding such a banquet was noble, which greatly satisfied her vanity.
Xu Suhua was about to get up and go on the field, but was stopped by Huayan, she asked her, "Are you going too?" ”
Xu Suhua asked puzzledly: "Why can't you go?" ”
When Huayan heard her say this, she let go of her hand again and said indifferently: "Then I won't stop you from getting rich." ”
Xu Suhua didn't get angry when she heard this, she only said: "It's not my rich road, it's the Xu family who can't help but be on this road." She glanced at the painting calmly, and then stepped forward with the hem of her skirt. A guzheng song made her the leader in one fell swoop. Hua Yan also had to applaud his superb piano skills.
Mrs. Zhang smiled with satisfaction and said, "Miss Xu is not only as beautiful as a flower, but also can play a good piano. ”
Xu Suhua leaned over and said apologetically: "Suhua is ugly." ”
Mrs. Zhang suddenly turned her head and asked Liu Yizhen, "What do you think of the second prince?" This palace heard that the second prince is the best at music. ”
Liu Yizhen was obviously a little surprised by Mrs. Zhang's sudden question, he calmed his expression, glanced at Xu Suhua, and replied lightly: "On how to compare with the son of the world, it's just a child learning to sing." Miss Xu's piano skills are naturally good. ”
"The second prince is modest, and the emperor has been praising you all the time. In the future, you should also go out for a walk from time to time and bask in the sun outside, which is good for your body. Mrs. Zhang finished with a smile and turned back to watch the performance. The performance continued.
Zhu Biyu suddenly got up again and said with a smile: "Madam, such a feast, is it not for the second lady to laugh at the plum blossoms played in the Yidu Royal Mansion that day, and perform it again, so that our sisters can learn." ”
Mrs. Zhang smiled but did not say a word, as if waiting for Hua Yan to reply.
Hua Yan naturally didn't plan to participate in it, and she didn't hear Zhu Biyu's words at all, so she just leaned lazily on the side of the chair and knocked melon seeds, completely ignoring the image of a lady. Her eyes swirled around the venue, and her eyes suddenly fell on the guard beside Mrs. Zhang, who was none other than the leader of the forbidden army, Nie Feng.
She remembered that some time ago, in Xiao Minglang's mansion, she had a conversation with Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang, and they analyzed the distribution of military power in the current dynasty together. Among them, the forbidden army is the most critical army, and the commander of the forbidden army has also become the most critical figure. She looked Nie Feng up and down, and saw that although he was mediocre, he had strong muscles and bones, and a pair of eagle-like sharp eyes, showing his scheming and brave character. Every one of his instructions was extremely appropriate, without a single sentence, and his thinking was cautious and clear. Hua Yan gradually became interested in this character, and a plan suddenly popped up in his heart. She turned around and was about to say something to Sheng Lan beside her, but she stumbled upon that Xiao Minglang seemed to be observing Nie Feng as well.
Hua Yan leaned into Sheng Lan's ear, pointed to Nie Feng beside Mrs. Zhang, and whispered: "Go and try his skills, be careful, don't fight hard, just try out his depth." Stay safe and don't go too far. Send me a signal if necessary. ”
Sheng Lan nodded and quietly retreated from the crowd. She would only follow her young lady's instructions, and never ask a second question.
Seeing that Huayan was silent for a long time, Hua Shu hurriedly and quietly pulled her sleeve. Only then did Hua Yan sit upright, put her attention back to the performance on the field, and saw Liu Che'er on the opposite side giving her a look, which made her baffled.
Xin Qiao hurriedly approached and whispered, "Miss, Zhu Biyu proposed to let you play a flute, and Mrs. Zhang is waiting for you to reply!" ”
Only then did Hua Yan come to his senses, he quickly stood up, bowed slightly, and said apologetically: "Madam, the courtiers didn't bring Xiao here." ”
Zhu Biyu said again: "It's okay to have Xiao, it's okay to perform others." ”
Hua Yan turned her head, quietly squeezed a grimace at Zhu Biyu, and saw that Mrs. Zhang did not give instructions, so she said, "The courtiers have no other talents." Please forgive Mrs. Zhang. ”
After a long time, Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "It's okay, sit down." ”
Huashu still felt that it was inappropriate, and was afraid of upsetting Mrs. Zhang, so she stood up and took the initiative to say: "Mrs. Zhang, the courtiers can still play the guqin, and they are willing to cheer up the sisters here." ”
Hua Yangang breathed a sigh of relief, sat back in his seat, and when he saw his sister's move, he half got up in shock, and guilt swelled in his heart.
Mrs. Zhang raised her eyebrows, a little surprised, she watched Huashu's every move happily, as if she had discovered a new world.
Sheng Lan quietly came to hide by the grass behind Mrs. Zhang's tent, she picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Lu Feng's back.
Nie Feng noticed it and immediately looked for a sound behind him. Sheng Lan quickly fled from the place and ran to the back mountain. Nie Feng saw his figure in a trance, and after ordering the other soldiers to guard, he chased after him.
Shenglan took advantage of Nie Feng's unpreparedness and leaped up the tree to dodge. Nie Feng chased to no one's place, stopped, brushed aside the grass and trees, and looked around. Nie Feng, who was as agile as an eagle, quickly found the footprints on the tree, noticed Sheng Lan's figure, raised his bow and arrow, and Sheng Lan immediately turned around and jumped with his strength, and quickly fell to another tree. Nie Feng shot three more arrows at him, but all of them escaped one by one by Shenglan. In order to get a closer look at Nie Feng's skills, Sheng Lan deliberately fell from the tree and confronted him face to face. Of course, Sheng Lan had changed his face and was masked, and Nie Feng couldn't distinguish between men and women. When he saw that he did not run away, but stood still before him, he asked, "Who are you?" ”
Shenglan was silent, she stared at the other party, still thinking in her heart where to attack.
Seeing that the other party was still indifferent, Nie Feng stepped forward to take off her veil. His outstretched hand was quickly intercepted by Sheng Lan, she grabbed Nie Feng's hand, pulled it back hard, and dumped his whole person forward, and stretched out a foot to kick Nie Feng's right leg back, seeing that Nie Feng was about to fall head-on, but he did a backflip and stood up again. The movement is fast, the strength is strong, effortless, and it almost does not even breathe, which shows that its internal force is strong.
Sheng Lan stepped forward to attack, and with a flying foot, he fell head-on, and was gently retreated by Nie Feng and dodged. The movements of the two of them occurred almost instantaneously.
Seeing that this move was missed, she used all her strength to punch again, but the other party stretched out his hand to catch her fist steadily, and took advantage of the situation to fight back, suppressing her from moving.