So as to avoid disturbing Meng Bijun as much as possible, the group of people left the maid in the east. Sheng Weiqiao specifically told Sheng Weiwu to keep quiet later, and to keep quiet until she shut up, so Meng Guihuan took the lead upstairs.
The narrow stairs turned a corner and reached the end after a few steps.
There is a small flower hall on the second floor. The curtains are drawn up and tied neatly in purple crepe belts with gold thread, revealing a row of ice-cracked lattice wood inlaid with glazed lattice doors on the south side.
Because the whole length of the flower hall is separated, when you look over, you can see a vast snowy scene outside. The snow reflects the skylight, making the entire flower hall extra bright, and also makes the window grilles with glazed windows appear red.
Meng Bijun, who was wearing a rose-purple collared short jacket with draped beard sleeves and an Eastern-style twelve-color skirt with a casual expression, was walking cross-legged on a soft couch next to the ice-cracked lattice heartwood inlaid with glazed lattice door, flipping through a book. .
When he noticed that Meng Guihuan and others were coming, he raised his head slightly and looked over with a frown, his eyes clearly red with displeasure.
She has a pair of narrow and bright phoenix eyes, which are naturally majestic in the charming corners of her eyes. Although she is dressing up as an unmarried girl at the moment, she has a bun with clouds, gilt filigree and emerald inlays, bat gourds and red gold steps. Even though he was gone, he already had a bit of the domineering aura that the Lord of the Sixth Palace should have.
The plum blossom between the eyebrows is as red as blood, and it looks more and more cold.
Although Meng Guihuan wondered whether the two were cousins, he couldn't help but be frightened by her look at that moment. He actually stood on the spot, not daring to move forward, and stayed in a stalemate for two breaths. The atmosphere became a bit awkward. He returned to normal, put on a smile, and said: "Sister Fourteen, tomorrow will be a good confinement period for me. They know that I am very quiet, and they are afraid that there will be more people making trouble for me later, so they took advantage of the early time. You came to say congratulations to me, you interrupted my reading, please forgive me!"
"Sister Eleven, you're welcome." Meng Bijun glanced at her coldly and said something coldly. His eyes turned to Sheng Weiqiao and the other two people. Sheng Weiqiao took the lead in blessing her and said briefly: "Miss Fourteenth. Well, I wish Miss Fourteen to have a bright moon every year and a bright dynasty every year!"
As they spoke, the group of people handed over the congratulatory gifts: of course it was not a formal congratulatory gift, but if it was listed in a gift list, they could personally carry it in large and small packages.
Then there are some exquisite objects that express feelings, which are small things that bring closer relationships between boudoirs.
Meng Guihuan took out an embroidered handkerchief she had made herself. On the tooth-colored silk silk she embroidered a cluster of gorgeous red plums. Next to it were two lines from an ancient poem by her predecessors: "Thousands of flowers dare to emerge from the snow, and one tree is unique in nature." Dongchun[Note]".
Sheng Weiqiao felt a little embarrassed when she saw it. She didn't have any leg skills. Even if she did, she was really too lazy to spend time with Meng Bijun, a person who was not close to her and didn't want to come to her birthday party, so she just took a few books from Sheng Suihe. For the ancient books that he was not very interested in, he asked the maid to rummage through the cabinets and find several brocade boxes of similar sizes. She then handed a box of human legs to Sheng Weiwu and Gongsun Yingjiang.
Meng Bijun lived up to his reputation as a ruthless writer. He became much more cheerful when he saw this. He nodded and took the initiative to say thank you.
Otherwise, Meng Guihuan, who worked so hard to make the embroidered handkerchief, would seem to be left out.
Sheng Weiqiao thought that Meng Guihuan was secretly jealous of her carefree girls of the same age because of her parents' early death. At that time, the embroidered handkerchief she made herself did not cause any disturbance in Meng Bijun. , on the contrary, the ancient books bought by the three of them with their elders' money were favored by Meng Bijun... Although Meng Guihuan looked calm at that time, he didn't know what was going on in his heart
Although the group of people followed and said not to disturb Meng Bijun and left the east building, after arriving at the east building, Meng Guihuan did not mention what happened just now, and introduced the people in Didong to Sheng Weiqiao with a smile: That is a young lady from a certain family? Ranking, maiden name, which sister in the family is the most familiar to me? Is this the granddaughter of a certain family, whose father, mother, and grandfather have their own backgrounds, what skills do they have? Who is the one in the court who has taken the initiative to shut us up now? The palm of your hand is the pearl...
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know that Meng Guihuan regarded her as the future sixth sister-in-law. She mistook her sixth brother Meng Guiyu's cruel respect and consideration for her, and a lot of the damage was caused by her presence. In addition, Meng Guihuan had no hope for her in the first place. The carefully made embroidered handkerchiefs can be regarded differently by Meng Bijun, but the accounts of the fourth room of the Meng family have always been tight, and her marriage to Meng Guihan has made Meng Guiyu a little bit unscrupulous to make money, even if he wants to marry Meng Bijun After establishing a good relationship, I really couldn't bear to spend money to buy ancient books to please my cousin, so I insisted on making my own veil.
Therefore, the scene in Cailou was unexpected by Meng Guihuan. Although it was somewhat uncomfortable and embarrassing, it was unlikely to anger Sheng Weiqiao and the others.
At that time, Meng Guihuan hoped to close the relationship between the two parties. Secondly, he also considered that Sheng Weiqiao's "Sister-in-law Six" had not been in Chang'an for a long time and was not familiar with the ladies of Chang'an. As a future sister-in-law, Of course, I want to help that "sister-in-law" expand her network.
Therefore, the introduction is quite dedicated.
Could it be that Sheng Weiqiao was suspicious and had no intention of making friends with anyone at all, so he was just perfunctory, and 80% of his thoughts were spent on wondering whether he would explain to Meng Guihuan later
The problem is that kind of thing... There seems to be nothing to explain
It can’t be said that he knew that my family didn’t have much money, but he didn’t expect that I attached so much importance to Meng Bijun’s birthday, but I didn’t spare the money to buy her favorite gifts, so that he prepared ancient books based on the information I provided, which made them have nothing to do with Meng Bijun. The person received her thanks, but my cousin, Meng Bijun, was ignored by her, right
She simply hesitated for a while, and more and more people came gradually. As the daughter of the Meng family, whether Meng Guihuan was committed to hugging the big family's thighs, not to mention that all of Mingyue's greeting guests were sisters, at least they were considered sisters. Familiar.
At this time, the main character Meng Bijun stayed upstairs and refused to come east. The other girls in the Meng family didn't know if they spent too long dressing up and they haven't come yet.
Then, Meng Guihuan became the most eye-catching person. After a few greetings and pleasantries, she was surrounded unknowingly. The three Sheng Weiqiao who were originally following her were gradually attracted by Squeezed outside.
Seeing the situation, Sheng Weiqiao took Sheng Weiwu's leg, greeted Gongsun Yingjiang in a low voice, and planned to find a quieter place to stay.
Without thinking, after taking a few steps, a soft greeting suddenly came from the side: "Miss Sheng San!"
"Hello, Princess!" After hearing this, Sheng Weiqiao turned around and saw Princess Fudeping. She became wary, let go of Sheng Weiwu and saluted her, "Wan'an Princess!"
"Miss Sheng San, you don't have to be so polite." Princess Deping came to help her up very attentively. Sheng Wei Qiao Buling had no contact with strangers, even girls. Withdrawing her legs, she felt something was wrong only after the action was completed. As expected, the smile on Princess Deping's face froze.
"The princess is so cruel, he is a little flattered." Sheng Weiqiao felt embarrassed and went to remedy the situation, "I hope the princess will not misunderstand me!"
Princess Deping then put down her legs and arms with a forced smile and said, "It's okay, it's okay for him to be in trouble."
Sheng Weiqiao also felt in his heart that she was indeed Meng Lang. Not to mention whether the two met for the second time, their relationship was not very good when they met for the first time.
Although Princess Deping's suspicion was indeed wrong, from Sheng Weiqiao's point of view, she was so unselfish as to risk herself and her whole family to prove Princess Deping's intelligence.
It would be wrong to think that the princess suddenly came to her, and she was so enthusiastic that she took the initiative to help her. She was surprised and guilty, and couldn't help but be on guard. She thought to herself: "Has she never dispelled her suspicions about the incident in Bishui County?" , do you plan to trick him alone again?"
After all, Princess Deping, as the biological daughter of King Gaomi, even if she was neglected or even ignored by King Gaomi, was of her own flesh and blood, yet she came so openly to attend the birthday party of the daughter of King Gaomi's biggest political enemy. How suspicious it seemed.
Sheng Weiqiao wondered: "Did she reject him? No, did she reject them?!"
With that in mind, she unconsciously raised her legs and pressed them on Sheng Weiwu's shoulders, knowing that she must not let Sheng Weiwu leave her sight for a moment!
Although the cousin didn’t know anything, she dared to say anything if she couldn’t stand it!
What if Princess Deping catches some clues or finds some excuse to talk about it and keeps an eye on the Sheng family
Is it natural for her to have such doubts, because the current situation of Princess Deping is probably caused by being rejected and ignored by the Gaomi Palace. Who knows if the princess will try to find out the real culprit who murdered Rong Qingzui, win the favor of the Gaomi King and his wife, and change her fate
Sheng Weiqiao didn't want to be a stepping stone for her. When he met Princess Deping, he seemed to beg for words. For fear of being entangled by her, he quickly pinched Sheng Weiqiao's shoulder, motioned for her to cooperate, and found an excuse to say: "Princess, you are serious! Yes! , you see his sister is hungry, he has to find some pastries for her to fill her stomach, but he doesn’t dare not disturb you!"
Then there is the benefit of bringing children with you to the banquet. It will be very early before the luncheon starts. If Sheng Weiqiao and Gongsun Yingjiang ask for food, they will inevitably complain that the host family did not entertain them well, and it will also appear to be arrogant. greedy. But given Sheng Weiwu's age, a child of that age would probably not be able to get along with the guests at the banquet. Then wouldn't the child just think about eating and drinking when he is bored
But Princess Deping saw the little movements of their sisters, her lips moved when she heard the words, and a clear trace of sadness and resentment flashed in her eyes. She was weak for a moment, but then turned to persistence, and smiled: "It just so happens that he has no appetite tomorrow morning." If you have breakfast, you’ll feel hungry by then. Why don’t we go together?”
Although Meng Guihuan spoke of that person in a very contemptuous tone, the person who had the title of princess actually had nothing. But after all, the princess was officially canonized by the imperial court and was in public. Sheng Weiqiao couldn't let her be in trouble again and again. Even though she was very reluctant at this time, she agreed: "It's good that the princess doesn't dislike them."
So they went outside and talked to a host who looked like a big maid. The host apologized and went out to give some instructions. Not long after, someone brought a food box with a single cage of gold in it. There are four kinds of pastries: milk puff pastry, jade dew dough-carved puff pastry, smallpox gong and nine-refined incense, and flower-folded goose cake, and four small porridges: red bean porridge, lily and red date porridge, bird's nest porridge, and roasted bone porridge.
Since there will be a formal luncheon later, the items are not in large quantities, but they are exquisite in appearance and luxurious in utensils. They are also accompanied by a few pickles and a plate of fresh fruits carved from the flowers. They are placed on the rosewood inlay in the side room next to the main hall. The round table with openwork landscape and pavilions carved in marble with curly grass pattern is very appetizing.
Although the three of them, Sheng Weiqiao and others, didn't have a hasty breakfast, they still felt a little hungry.
But Sheng Weiqiao was thinking about the purpose of Princess Deping's visit. He casually ate a single-cage golden pastry, took a few mouthfuls of bird's nest porridge with a small silver spoon, then put his legs down and took the handkerchief Lu Jin handed him. He pressed the corner of his mouth and put it aside.
Seeing Princess Deping also quickly put down the silver spoon, her heart became more and more awe-inspiring.
At that time, Princess Deping seemed to be aware of her suspicions, and she looked a little embarrassed and said: "Miss Sheng San, you don't have to be like this. Our suspicions that were wrong in the past month are not based on facts. Those confinement people who came from the east have already proved it." Are you all innocent? He has no grudges against you, so why should we continue to be so uncompromising?"
After hearing this, Sheng Weiqiao asked directly: "Is the princess doing that now?"
Even if there is no enmity between me and him, there is no friendship either!
I am a princess, and Ping Hong is looking for them, can I just use the name of his sister to eat cakes and porridge with them? !
[Note] I secretly believe that the most powerful sentence of "Ode to Plum Blossoms" was memorized at a glance in the early years, but I did not remember the author or name. Baidu said whether it was from "Daomei's Integrity" framed by poet Yang Wei in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. Is it possible that Baidu Yang Wei frame didn’t mention it after a quick look at it? Ordinarily, those two sentences are so famous that they shouldn’t be in the encyclopedia? If it is wrong, please tell him to correct it so as not to mislead the Lolita who are studying for exams.