Volume 1: Peach Blossom Chapter 012: Willow Peach Overture (2)
The Marquis of Weiguo's Mansion, Rong'an Courtyard, and Leisurely Residence
At the end of noon, Liu Mengshi called Mama Zhou and asked her to take out the dark purple set at the bottom of the box and embroider eight crowns, eight tails, and five-clawed peacock clothes. After that, he asked Zhou Xu's Mama Zhou to change her into a life dress - to dress up again.
Liu Meng's clothes were properly dressed, accompanied by Zhou Xu's and Hua Zhang's on the left and right. Energetically, he led two first-class maids, rode in the four carriages representing the Marquis of Weiguo's mansion, a guard leader and ten guards, rode a horse to open the way, and went to Prince Rong's mansion in a hurry.
Liu Hao silently followed behind Liu Mengshi and watched her leave, and then went straight back to Changxin Courtyard Sanssouci with Qingtao and Qingyu. She sat down on the soft couch and hugged the little orange cat that came up to her. Hanging down the graceful swan neck, absentmindedly giving the hair ball a hair. Although she had a plan in her heart about this incident, she was also worried that her mother's trip might not go well.
In any case, it has to be resolved when it happens. Prince Rong didn't slap her Liu Hao in the face alone, but he didn't put the Marquis of Weiguo Mansion in his eyes at all. This tone is not only hers, but also the entire Weiguo Mansion! So, don't argue...... No way. After all, there are two if there is one. If everyone comes to step on it, won't the Marquis of Weiguo Mansion become a person who can be bullied! At that time, who will still take the people of the Marquis Mansion seriously!
Although face should be earned by oneself, it cannot be slapped for no reason. If you endure it quietly, no one will say good about you. On the contrary, more speculation and even malice will arise out of thin air. The hearts of the people of the capital are not ancient, nothing more than that. Liu Zhen's face sank like water, and the more she thought about it, the more she frowned.
As soon as Liu Meng's carriage stopped at the gate of Prince Rong's mansion, there was a grandmother sent by Princess Rong to greet her in advance, accompanied by two maids.
Hua Zhang, who was in the carriage, lifted the curtain and came out, and before she could get off the car, she stood firm. Mama Zhao next to her humbly took the lead in worshipping a great blessing, and at the same time said with a smile on her face: "The slave Zhao Qi has seen Mrs. Hou, Mrs. Hou is fine!" Our princess is waiting for you in the house early in the morning! ”
As she spoke, she got up on her own, stretched out her hand in front of Liu Mengshi, and earnestly tried to help her get out of the carriage.
"Your princess...... What a heart! ”
Liu Mengshi stared at Mama Zhao's floating eyebrows and said meaningfully. As he spoke, he put his hand on her palm without hesitation, and got out of the carriage.
"It should be! Mrs. Hou, please. Mama Zhao's smile stiffened slightly, and she agreed with some sneering.
"Good!"
The words fell, and without waiting for Mama Zhao to react, Liu Mengshi withdrew the hand in her palm, led Zhou and Hua, and walked towards the door on the right side with a sassy posture. Mama Zhao couldn't, so she could only quickly follow up and lead the way for Liu Meng's family.
The first gate of Prince Rong's Mansion is a five-room three-door building. With vermilion lacquer, paved with blue glazed tiles. The door leaf is a panel door, and it is the highest standard solid couch door in the panel door system. There are sixty-three door nails on each of the two door leaves, which are arranged vertically and horizontally, and the auxiliary head ring is a bronze gilt double dragon auspicious cloud pattern. The door sleeper stone is a drum stone composed of a Sumeru seat and a round drum, and there is a unicorn head pattern on the top.
On the east and west sides of the palace gate, there is a side gate for daily access. Its gatehouse decoration is distinct in primary and secondary, in terms of color, it is mainly red and green, and the carved beams and paintings are exquisite, and have a beautiful meaning.
The building of Prince Rong's palace is one of the highest specifications of the dynasty, showing its insurmountable status. There are five gatehouses of the palace, seven rooms in the main hall, five rooms in the apse, seven rooms in the back bedroom, and there are matching halls on the left and right. The palace is large in scale and is divided into two parts: the mansion and the garden. Among them, the mansion covers an area of about 60 acres, and the garden covers an area of more than 30 acres.
The layout of the mansion is divided into three roads: east, middle and west, each of which runs through a strict central axis from south to north, and there are many courtyard houses around it. Among them, the pavilions are staggered and the buildings are clustered. The layout is neat and the craftsmanship is excellent. It fully reflects the glorious atmosphere of the royal family and the elegance of the people.
After entering the heavy courtyard on Wangfu West Road, Liu Mengshi kept looking ahead, pretending to be something, even if the scenery in the palace was beautiful and good, she had no intention of appreciating it. What's more, it is not that I have never seen scenery and knowledge before. She has already gone through thousands of sails, and only the future of her daughter Wanyun is the most important. She walked step by step without hurry, and steadily followed Mama Zhao and went straight to Rongning Hall.
As soon as Liu Mengshi came to the gate outside Ningtai Courtyard, he saw Princess Rong with a group of maids and mothers-in-law waiting in Rongning Hall for an unknown amount of time. And all of this is to welcome the arrival of her, the Marquis of Weiguo. You can see what it means, but Princess Rong has put her posture too low.
Liu Mengshi didn't say a word, and first gave Princess Rong Shangguan Lu a full blessing, and she sang while worshipping.
"The courtier, the wife of the Marquis of Weiguo, Liu Mengshi, see the princess Niangniang, the princess Niangniang Qianfu Yu'an!"
When Princess Rong saw Liu Meng's coming up, she took a more serious posture, and she knew that today's matter could not be prevaricated, nor perfunctory. The smile on her face was not as natural as it had been at the beginning. Princess Rong was in a stupid mood, and couldn't help complaining: "Look at you, what is this doing, our friendship over the years, have you seen each other." ”
Shangguan Lu hurriedly took a few steps forward, and reached out to support Liu Meng's sturdy and bent waist.
"Princess Niangniang, you are so polite! Although you and I have some friendship, we still have to keep the etiquette! Otherwise, take yourself too seriously...... That's not good! ”
Liu Mengshi stood up straight with Princess Rong's hands, his attitude polite, detached and soft.
"Look at you, what are you talking about! Isn't that a pricking to my heart? Our sisters have been all these years, don't you know me! If you have something to say, let's talk about it and talk about it. ”
Princess Rong was really hurt by Liu Meng's words, and at the same time reminded herself in her heart that she was the wrong party. Therefore, she has to try to be affectionate with Liu Meng, and her attitude must be as soft as possible. After all, the two families will have to get along in the future.
Liu Mengshi saw that Princess Rong was so careful, and the arrogance that had risen for a while was weakened a lot. The heart that was originally wearing the armor suddenly softened, and she agreed with her chin: "Then according to my sister, let's sit down and talk slowly...... Have a good talk. ”
"Good!"
Princess Rong agreed, smiled and walked with Liu Meng to the reception hall to the east of Rongning Hall.
After entering the door, the two sat down in the main and guest seats respectively. Several maidservants brought tea, snacks and some seasonal fruits, which were placed on the rosewood carved coffee table next to the Taishi's chair. After that, he quietly retreated.