Yang Ning didn't have any bad thoughts about this woman, but she vaguely remembered that she bumped into someone when she was chasing the gray-robed elder. She was so anxious that she didn't have time to stop and apologize, but she seemed to be wearing such a light aqua shirt. , just as he was about to step forward to ask, he saw the woman lowering her head, and was reluctant to go up immediately.
The old flower seller heard the woman ask about the price and hurriedly went over and said, "Young girl, you like this gold lamp and silver table?" He gave a thumbs up, "You have a good eye. You girl is an expert. You can search all over the street. In this season, gold Silver stands are extremely difficult to find, and there will never be more than three pots on this street.”
The woman then raised her head and said, "I looked for it on the street and saw that you have it here, so I asked how much silver it cost."
"The girl seems to have really taken a liking to it." The old flower seller smiled and said: "Since you are an expert, you also know that even this golden silver table is not cheap on weekdays. Not to mention it is even harder to find in this season. Tight. If you want to take it away, just give me two taels of silver."
"Two... twenty taels of silver?" The woman frowned, obviously not expecting that the price of a pot of flowers was so expensive.
The old flower seller naturally saw that the woman thought the flowers were expensive, and explained: "I see that the girl understands flowers, so I want to sell it to you. I have been running a flower shop here for many years and will never charge random prices. If the girl finds a better flower, This one is cheaper, and I will give this potted flower to the girl without taking any money."
The woman hesitated for a moment, looked at the pot of gold and silver, and forced a smile, "Then I'll look elsewhere." She turned around and walked away, took two steps, and looked back again, feeling quite reluctant to leave.
Although Yang Ning didn't know anything about flowers, he could tell that the woman liked the pot of gold and silver. Seeing that the woman was about to leave, he finally said: "Girl, wait a minute!"
The woman was stunned, but Yang Ning had already stepped forward and said to the old flower seller: "Is this two taels of silver?"
"The prince also wants to buy this pot of flowers?" The old man said hurriedly: "Originally, the prince wants flowers, and it's fine to honor the prince and enjoy them, but... it's just that the flower market has rules. You can't break the rules, otherwise other families will...!"
Yang Ning smiled and said: "I understand." He took out the money bag from his body, took out two taels of silver and sent it over. Then he picked up the potted flower, walked to the woman, and said with a smile: "The girl likes this potted flower, just take it. "
The woman immediately shook her head and said, "No." Apparently a little nervous, she turned to leave. Yang Ning hurriedly said, "Miss, do you think I'm too abrupt? In fact, I don't mean anything else. You deserve this potted flower."
The woman stopped, turned around, and asked curiously: "Why does the prince say that?"
"If I remember correctly, something happened in a hurry and I bumped into a girl. I wonder if this happened?" Yang Ning was not very sure yet.
The woman lowered her head and said softly: "You didn't mean it either. I... I have already forgotten."
Yang Ning's eyebrows stretched, thinking that she had not recognized the wrong person, and said with a smile: "I bumped into the girl by mistake, and the girl didn't care about me, but I can't pretend to be stupid. This potted flower can be regarded as an apology to the girl, and the girl will definitely accept it. Come down, otherwise I will feel uneasy."
The old flower seller had already accepted the money and just wanted the deal to be completed. He said to the side: "Girl, the prince is a good man. Just now he was not even afraid of the prince of Shu. He stepped forward. If the prince has such intention, you accept it." that is."
"I... I saw it just now." The woman was a little restrained, with a hint of blush on her cheeks, "But I can't accept this flower, and I can't accept it from others at will."
Yang Ning said: "This is not something to be accepted casually, but something to apologize to the girl."
"No." The woman still shook her head.
Yang Ning thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "The girl seems to like this Jinzhan Yindai very much. I actually don't understand flowers. How about this. If you have time, girl, you can tell me about the flowers and plants here so that I can grow them." I have gained a lot of knowledge, but I don’t know what I think?”
The old flower seller said anxiously: "The girl knows how to understand flowers at first sight. Since the prince is determined to taste flowers, the girl can have a discussion with the prince and let the old man learn more. Maybe this pot of flowers can be given to the girl. .”
"This...!" The woman looked at the gold lamp and silver table in Yang Ning's hand, hesitated a little, and then said after thinking for a moment: "Actually, I don't know much."
Yang Ning hurriedly said: "Let's not talk about anything else. I dare to ask you, girl, how do you explain the unique name of this Jinzhan Yindai?"
Seeing that Yang Ning was very kind, the woman became a little bolder. She smiled sweetly, raised her slender jade finger and pointed at the gold lamp and silver stand and said: "Your Majesty, please put down this pot of flowers and take a closer look from above."
Yang Ning followed the woman's words, put down the flower pot in his hand, and looked down from a high position. The woman came forward slightly and said: "Look at this flower. It is surrounded by white petals. When it blooms, does it look like a silver table with yellow buds in the middle?" , is it like a golden lamp?"
Yang Ning didn't notice it at first, but after hearing the woman's explanation, after taking a closer look, it was exactly what she said, and she said happily: "Yes, yes, that's what I mean, this flower bud really looks like a golden wine cup placed on the table. "
"This is already considered excellent." The woman smiled and said: "The stand is distinct. Not all flowers are like this. Some petals are spread out and cannot form a stand. Some flower buds are not well shaped and do not look like marigolds. They only have the shape of a marigold. It takes careful care and a suitable climate to give birth to this look.”
"Oh, so, isn't the chance of growing up like this very small?" Yang Ning asked.
The woman thought for a moment and then said: "As far as I know, one of five hundred flowers might be able to give birth to something like this."
"The girl is very knowledgeable." The old flower seller gave a thumbs up, "You are truly an expert. The old man has been running a flower shop here for many years. There are countless people buying flowers, but most of them seem to understand arty but only a handful of people really understand flowers. Countless...!" At this point, Yang Ning suddenly realized that Yang Ning didn't understand flowers either, and was too embarrassed to continue talking.
Yang Ning smiled and said: "You are right, there are so many arty people." He added: "In that case, this gold lamp and silver table is really one of a kind. No wonder the girl is so fond of it."
The woman thought for a moment and then said: "Actually, it's not me who likes it, but... it's my mother who likes this kind of flower. In her whole life, she has only had a special liking for Jinzhan Yintai."
"Your Majesty must be a simple and elegant person." Yuan Rong's voice came from the side. The boy hesitated, but finally came over and said with a smile: "Only someone as simple and elegant as your Majesty can raise a girl like this."
Yuan Rong's sudden arrival startled the woman, and her originally relaxed mood became tense again. Yang Ning couldn't help but glare at Yuan Rong, thinking to herself that this kid really has poor eyesight. What's the point of running up to join forces at this time, in front of others? It's hard to drive him away.
"Come here, please, let my little flower shop shine." Of course, the old flower seller also saw that Yuan Rong was from a noble family, and raised his hand and said: "There are many good varieties in this room, why don't you go in?" Take a look and you might be able to find a variety you like." He said to the woman, "Young lady is someone who knows flowers, please give me some advice."
The woman looked nervous and restrained, shook her head and said: "I... I won't go in, my mother is still waiting for me at home."
"Girl, it's still early, so there's no need to be in a hurry." Yang Ning greatly admired the woman's knowledge of flowers and raised her hand: "Don't worry, girl, we are just admiring the flowers. You also said that this golden lamp and silver stand is the royal palace." I like it, but I don’t know what kind of flowers the girl likes? Maybe you can find the variety that the girl likes here?" He glanced at Yuan Rong and said: "Although this man is not very well-behaved, but with me here, the girl doesn't have to worry about him. Just pretend he doesn’t exist.”
The woman smiled sweetly when she heard what Yang Ning said was funny. Yuan Rong said with a bitter face: "Brother Ning, how could you talk about your brother like this? How could I be so out of line?"
However, when Yang Ning said this, the woman did not refuse. She was obviously a person who loved ikebana very much. The old flower seller led him into the house and saw that the spacious lobby was surrounded by flowers and plants of different shapes. The scent of flowers and plants fills the house, making people feel intoxicated.
When the woman saw the flowers and plants around, her clear eyes showed joy. The old man smiled and said: "Since you are enjoying the flowers today, I dare to ask a question. I wonder what you think?"
"Oh?" Yuan Rong shook his folding fan and said with a smile: "Just tell me, let me see what kind of questions you can come up with?"
Yang Ning thought to herself that I knew nothing about flowers and plants. If I really wanted to ask a question about this, her eyes darkened. But the woman was right next to her, so she couldn't refuse. She said with a smile: "Girl... yes, I don't know what to call her." ?" Also knowing that in this era it was really presumptuous to ask a girl her name, he added: "If it's inconvenient, just don't tell me."
The woman thought for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, just call me Xiaoyao."
"Is it Yao from Yaochi?"
The woman nodded slightly and Yang Ning smiled and said: "It turns out to be Miss Xiaoyao. This uncle is going to give us a test. What do you think of Miss Xiaoyao?"
Xiaoyao seemed a little interested and asked, "I wonder what the topic is?"
The old man smiled and said: "The old man's question is actually very simple. Let the three of you tell me, among all the flowers and plants in this garden, which flower is the best among them?"
The best among flowers
Yang Ning couldn't help but raised his hand to touch his nose and glanced at Yuan Rong. Yuan Rong laughed, closed the folding fan and said, "I'll go first." He raised the folding fan and pointed to one place, "In my opinion, this The king of flowers is not this top-notch peony 'Full of Color'."
Yang Ning thought to himself that your eyesight is not bad, and it seems that you also have some knowledge in ikebana. Earlier, the old flower seller said that the "full house of flowers" in the house was the treasure of the shop, but this boy pointed it out at once.
The house is full of flowers, as the name suggests, they are bright red and full of joy.
"This house is full of red flowers, with delicate flowers, wide open and closed, like a scholar of the country." Yuan Rong walked over slowly and said proudly: "The color is pure and the meaning is profound. It symbolizes that our country is red and red, and the country has lasted for thousands of years. It is the auspiciousness descended from heaven. As the saying goes, the clear waves of the clear water are raised, the fertile soil nourishes the soil, the essence of the mountains is condensed, and the soft intestines of the water are collected. They have walked proudly from ancient times, and they have changed their makeup from time to time. It leaps and blooms with thousands of flowers, and it is as beautiful as any other flower."
Yang Ning heard black lines appear on his forehead and thought that this boy was worthy of being from the Minister of Rites. Seeing him shaking his head, if there wasn't someone around him, he would have had the urge to rush up and beat him up.