In the beginning of winter, the first light snow fell in the capital.
Today happened to be the first day of the opening of Du Siyin's Qingya Small Garden, and the invitations to the lords and princes had already been sent out. Fortunately, the snow was not heavy and did not hinder travel.
The white fox fur that Xu Ting hunted during the autumn hunt has become Du Siyin's cloak.
Chan'er handed the cloak to Du Siyin, and Shuqin gave Du Siyin a hand warmer filled with charcoal. They got into the carriage and walked to Qingya small garden.
It was still early at this time, and the catkin-like light snow was floating in the sky, the bricks and tiles of the roof were covered with light snow, and the color of Qingdai was still exposed outside.
The groom flicked the reins, "Drive—"
The cart horses clattered out, shaking the snow off their manes.
Because of the snow, there were not many pedestrians on the road, so Du Siyin quickly arrived at Qingya Xiaoyuan.
The door of Qingya Small Garden is closed, but in fact it is not locked, and one can enter by pushing it open.
The servants and servants working in the Qingya small garden were all bought by Du Siyin himself, and the deed of sale is in his hands, he is not a servant of the palace, and the monthly money does not go to Qingfengyuan.
So these people called Du Siyin's master, not his lord.
"Boss, you are here."
Du Siyin: "Well, how are you preparing? The distinguished guests will come soon."
"My boss, don't worry, everything is ready. The children in the garden have gone through several drills, and they will be able to take good care of them."
While speaking, Du Siyin had already walked through the open air and entered the house.
Shuqin closed the paper fan and stood it on the shelf next to it.
"It's snowing today, and all outdoor activities have to be put on hold. Prepare more charcoal and stoves."
The house looks the same from the outside, after all, its original design is great.
Moreover, it is quite different from Dayan's architectural style. Dayan was founded for only three generations, and the simple style is still the mainstream, but this courtyard built by the former emperor is the same as the subjugated country that still sings flowers across the river. Terraces, pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings are extremely gorgeous and extravagant.
After Du Siyin's renovation, although the building remained unchanged, all the plants inside were changed. The overly exaggerated rockery was smashed and rebuilt, and the sense of space was greatly enhanced.
The most important thing is the interior. Many walls were pierced, many originally independent pavilions were connected, the original doors were basically removed, and most of the closed rooms became semi-open spaces.
Because this is not a house for living, but a place for guests, Du Siyin hopes that the elegant guests who enter the elegant small garden can wander in various places at will.
After Du Siyin looked around, the sound of the wheels of the carriage outside began to creak.
Du Siyin did not expect that Wang Nishang was the first to come. He was wearing a red cloak, and the outer ring of the hat was made of white brocade fur, which made his color very beautiful, really bright and moving.
"Siyin, I'm here."
In fact, Wang Nishang's illness has not been fully healed. When Du Siyin sent the invitation, he specifically asked that he must take care of himself, but Wang Nishang still came. How could he not come to support Du Siyin.
But because of this, Wang Nishang wore very thick clothes, which made his face look smaller.
"Come in quickly, it will be bad if you catch a cold again."
The elegant small garden is covered with floor heating. Wang Nishang didn’t feel cold as soon as he came in. He took off his cloak and held it for his servant, but immediately a handsome servant came to pick up the clothes. Wang Nishang’s servant The waiter was at a loss while holding the cloak, Du Siyin smiled and said, "Give it to him."
Wang Nishang immediately signaled his servant to hand over the cloak to the other party, and the servant carried Wang Nishang's cloak over and hung it on the wooden hanger.
Du Siyin said to Shang Wang Nishang's curious eyes: "They are all servants in the garden, wearing uniform clothes, if you have any requirements, you can ask them directly."
Then Du Siyin asked: "Do you want to see other things first, or do you want to sit down first?"
Wang Nishang: "Sit down first, lest someone will come later, you are not easy to entertain."
Du Siyin led Wang Nishang to the side to sit down. Their location was very good. There was a window next to it, facing a very beautiful scenery, and it was a flower stand. Unfortunately, it was winter and there was only fluttering snow outside.
There is a stove on the ground, placed on two cushions, and there is a low table beside it. On the table, there is a white flask with a camellia in it. It is a pity that the plum blossoms have not bloomed yet, otherwise a plum branch would be inserted in it.
There was also a pamphlet on the low table. Wang Nishang picked it up curiously and flipped through it, and found that it was full of catalogs of fine wines and snacks.
Of course, there are also popular new delicacies such as shaved ice and milk tea.
Du Siyin smiled and said, "What do you want to drink?"
Wang Nishang: "How did you find so many kinds of wine?"
Du Siyin: "A wine cellar was dug below. As for the fermented wine, it's all thanks to my daughter."
Wang Nishang: "Knowing that Xu Shinu treats you well, I have to ask His Royal Highness Seven to build me such a place in the future."
Du Siyin joked: "Then you are trying to steal business from me."
The waiter brought the wine and simmered it into the flagon on the stove, and several pastries and fruits were placed on the low table.
One after another, more and more lords came.
Du Siyin didn't invite many people, only a few dozen, and most of them were young lords like him. This group was the first group of guests he wanted to develop.
Because of the weather, some of them temporarily decided not to come, and they asked their servants to send a letter of apology.
Everyone was as surprised as Wang Nishang when they came in. Originally, they didn't expect too much for the elegant garden that Du Siyin said, but after seeing it today, it is really a good place.
Once inside, the whole person relaxes.
Du Siyin asked them all to sit down, drink something to warm up their bodies first, and then learn more about the garden.
The Qingya Garden is very large, and the outdoor area is even larger than the indoor area. You can swim in the lake, garden, throw pots, have picnics, etc., but the weather in winter is not suitable.
Indoors, there are places for sitting and resting, eating, drinking and chatting, as well as places for pushing Pai Gow, embroidery, making flower paper, playing chess, and tasting tea.
There is even a theater building in the garden, where you can listen to music and watch operas.
After walking around, everyone was amazed and fell in love with this place. Usually they are at home, but they can't find so many ways to have fun at once.
After that, Du Siyin invited everyone to experience it freely. Today, all the wine and snacks are free. The lords dispersed in groups of twos and threes, and the more they stayed, the more they liked it, and decided to invite more people to come in their free time.
Du Siyin, Wang Nishang and a few familiar masters went up to the second floor, sat down by a stove, drank small cups of simmering wine, and chatted about some irrelevant things.
Suddenly a lord said: "Do you know? The second lady of the Lu family is really going to marry the merchant's son."
Someone immediately looked at Du Siyin, not knowing whether to continue the conversation, this second lady of the Lu family had a relationship with Du Siyin.
Du Siyin was really a little awkward, not because he had a nullified engagement with Lu Zhilan, but because he remembered what happened in Autumn Hunt.
Lu Zhilan and Mo Zi'an have been entangled for so long without making a decision. As soon as they came back from Qiu Lie, it was rumored that they were going to get married. It must have been because of that incident.
Du Siyin blushed a little, he refused to recall what happened that day afterwards, but Lu Zhilan did that to Mo Zian, if he didn't marry Mo Zian, he would be too much of a woman.
Over the past few days, the matter of the princess being attacked by wild animals in the paddock has gradually calmed down. It is rumored that the princess is recuperating from her injuries and there is no serious problem.
After the emperor ordered a strict investigation, the fourth princess cleared her suspicions and lifted the ban, but the fourth princess behaved very calmly, not as eager to do anything as everyone expected.
On the contrary, the Eldest Empress, who was in the midst of a prosperous spring recently, the Empress Dowager was recovering from her injuries, and she was temporarily relieved of the affairs of the court, so many of them fell on the Eldest Empress's head. Recently, there were more officials who flattered and flattered the Eldest Empress.
"Oh, what's going on?" Du Siyin asked.
Everyone immediately understood Du Siyin's attitude.
That's right, Du Siyin is married to the daughter of the prince of the town, so who cares about the previous relationship, so it can naturally be dealt with generously.
"I don't know what's going on, but suddenly there is news. It is said that He Zhujun has been hired under the arrangement, and the date is set in the twelfth lunar month."
"He Zhujun let go of his mouth. He is the son of a merchant who shows his face in public. The Lu family will be laughed at by everyone." Someone said in surprise.
"Is there any way, don't you know that Second Miss Lu has a deep-seated love for Mr. Mo?"
"In the end, it's finally a married couple."
At this time, the princess Zhengjun and the eldest princess Zhengjun arrived late, they almost arrived one after the other, and the originally relaxed and leisurely atmosphere immediately became tense.
"Don't get up, I'm here to play and relax today, so I don't care about so many etiquettes." The princess Zhengjun said.
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