The winter in the northwest is different from Jinling, it comes quickly and violently. After a few autumn rains, the weather suddenly turned cold.
In the blink of an eye, it was the twelfth lunar month, and the wind was cold, and unmelted snow remained under the corner of the wall. As soon as Tang Shishi went out, he was filled with the oncoming wind. Tang Shishi raised his hand to block his eyes, and when the wind passed, he was about to go out, when a high-pitched voice came from behind him.
"Girl, wait."
It was Du Juan's voice, so Tang Shishi had to stop. Her whole body was shrouded under a red cloak, with a circle of white fur around her neckline. A light blue and gold-woven fine silk jacket could be vaguely seen under the fur collar. On the stand-up collar, a pair of golden buckles shone brightly.
Tang Shishi was wearing this suit, with a slender figure, white skin than snow, standing in the corridor, as bright as red plums in the snow. Du Juan ran near panting, with white breath in her mouth, she stuffed a small carved copper stove into Tang Shishi's palm: "Girl, it can be regarded as catching up with you. You forgot to bring the stove."
The hand stove was still warm, Tang Shishi took over the carved bronze hand stove and said, "It's just such a small thing, it's worth chasing after you. Today is the day when the imperial concubine enters the door. People come and go, and some are busy. You Be optimistic about the little raccoon, don't let it run away, there are so many female dependents in the house today, and it will not end well if you collide with any one."
Du Juan responded graciously: "The servant understands. Don't worry, girl, the little raccoon is watching us, so he won't be hungry."
After the autumn hunt, King Zhongshun returned to Beiting with his children, and Naren Toya never mentioned the little fox again. Naturally, this fox belongs to Tang Shishi. Tang Shishi brought the little fox back to the palace, and as soon as he came back, the little fox won the unanimous favor of the female relatives of Jianjiayuan.
Du Juan and these little girls live in the back house all the year round, and the only chance to go out is to follow the hostess as a guest. As for going to the wild to see flowers and plants, it is even more unheard of. Tang Shishi brought the little fox back. Du Juan and others saw a live fox for the first time, which was extremely rare.
Nowadays, Du Juan and several people take care of the little fox more than Tang Shishi. Today, Lu Yufei and Zhao Zixun are getting married. Tang Shishi wants to go out to act as a facade. Du Juan was full of promises, and Tang Shishi asked a few more words, and went out quickly.
When Tang Shishi went out, it was already late, and Du Juan was delayed on the way. When she arrived at the Nuan Hall, Wu Yangyang was full of female relatives. Tang Shishi took off his cloak and sneaked into the crowd without disturbing anyone.
The wedding banquet is held at the man's house and the woman's house, each holding a banquet and inviting his relatives. Undoubtedly, there are far more people who come to the banquet at Prince Jing's mansion than at the Lu family's house. Now, in the flower hall, there are fragrant clothes and a warm fragrance, and there are wives and wives who came to congratulate him everywhere.
Tang Shishi walked behind the crowd and stood quietly. The incense of the ladies and ladies mixed together, and the taste was very complicated. Tang Shishi couldn't get used to it, so he quietly covered his nose and mouth with a handkerchief.
Tang Shishi tried to reduce her presence as much as possible, but as soon as she arrived, she was immediately recognized. When Ji Xinxian saw her coming, she snorted and shook her handkerchief as she walked over: "Why is the great beauty Tang here only now? Jianjiayuan is a single family, and it is convenient to do anything according to reason. How can the great beauty Tang come more than the guests outside? Late?"
When he came again, Tang Shishi didn't change his face, and smiled back: "I'm afraid that I will lose my dignity in front of the guests, so that the guests will mistakenly think that the people in Jingwang's mansion are bitter and mean, have no etiquette, and only dare to go out after washing their mouths several times. Naturally, it's not as fast as Miss Ji."
"You..." Ji Xinxian was frightened and was about to have a seizure, when she was interrupted by Tang Shishi leisurely: "If I were you, I wouldn't make a fuss now. Playing prestige depends on the occasion. Today is the day when the prince and concubine enter the door. If something goes wrong at the wedding, see how Aunt Tongxiu handles you."
Ji Xinxian was so angry that her chest heaved violently, she finally held back and forced a smile: "Okay, Master Tang, you are doing very well. You wait for me."
Tang Shishi calmly said, "I'm waiting for you."
Ji Xinxian gritted her teeth, she gave Tang Shishi a hard look, and walked away with a handkerchief. After Ji Xinxian left, Feng Qian walked slowly to Tang Shishi's side and asked softly, "Sister Tang, what did you and Ji Xinxian say, why are you so angry with her?"
"It's nothing." Tang Shishi said lightly, "It's just to remind her to rinse her mouth more and keep it clean. Who knows where it hurts her. Alas, who made me straightforward, such a gentle and kind-hearted person."
Feng Qian smiled softly and said, "Ji Xinxian will definitely understand Sister Tang's kindness. Sister Tang, today's wedding of the prince's son, you are dressed so beautifully."
There is nothing wrong with this sentence alone, but when connected, there is an indescribable feeling of awkwardness. Tang Shishi lowered his eyes and glanced at Feng Qian. Just when Feng Qian was nervous, Tang Shishi suddenly smiled and said brightly, "Thank you Sister Feng for your compliment, and you don't let it go."
Tang Shishi's words are true. Although Feng Qian has a light appearance, her eyebrows and eyes are slender, her face is clean, and she has a delicate beauty. Her clothes today are also light, but the materials are expensive, and they have a restrained luxury. Standing in the crowd of women with heavy makeup, she stands out a lot.
However, this is only for ordinary people. Standing next to a big beauty who is crushed in both body and appearance, no matter how you dress, it is in vain. Feng Qian and Tang Shishi stood together, that's all.
Tang Shishi was wearing a light blue woven gold jacket and six red skirts below. He was beautiful and loud and undisguised. Feng Qian was dressed in plain clothes, and she was originally quite beautiful among a group of bright red rhubarbs, but standing next to Tang Shishi, she was instantly grayed and pale.
Feng Qian felt a little uncomfortable, she smiled, instead of continuing the topic just now, she changed another one: "Sister Tang, this wedding banquet was abruptly ahead of schedule, and many people didn't notify them in place, so it's still here. There are many people. If there is a heroine in the palace, Zhang Luo, I don’t know what the grand occasion would be.”
Tang Shishi said casually: "There will be a mistress soon. Today, won't the princess enter the door?"
Feng Qian covered her mouth and smiled, and said softly, "Sister Tang, this is Prince Jing's mansion after all. The prince and concubine are only temporary representatives at most. The real mistress of the mansion should be the princess."
Tang Shishi glanced back at Feng Qian and said, "You have to tell the lord this, what do you tell me?"
"I just had a feeling with Sister Tang." Feng Qian took Tang Shishi's hand, took her to a corner, and pointed her finger lightly, "Look, Sister Tang, that is Mrs. Chang of the prefectural government, that is the general manager. Mrs. Bingqi, they all want to marry their daughters into the palace. Of course, they are just wishful thinking, the real winner is Mrs. Xi here."
Tang Shishi followed the crowd and saw Mrs. Xi being surrounded by people, talking to Aunt Tongxiu. Behind Mrs. Xi stood Second Miss Xi. The last time I saw her, her name was Xi Yunchu. Xi Yunchu's back was straight, and she looked at everyone with drooping eyelids and a look of ignorance. Only when she met Tongxiu would she show a smile.
Tang Shishi remembered this Miss Xi, she looked at it for a while and asked, "It seems that this second Miss Xi is most likely our future master?"
Feng Qian waved her hand and said, "Who knows this? It depends on what the lord means."
Tang Shishi stood by the vase and quietly watched Aunt Tongxiu and Madam Xi chatting. A lady came to say hello to Tongxiu, and when she saw Xi Yunchu, she held her hand in surprise, looked left and right, and exclaimed.
Even if he couldn't hear it, Tang Shishi could probably guess what the lady was saying. It is nothing more than the words of Xi Yun's first daughter, who has changed in the eighteenth year, and is beautiful, even more so than her sister. Feng Qian sighed and said leisurely: "Fame is different, whether it's this Second Miss Xi or the future princess, they are much luckier than us. His Majesty Sejong and Concubine Gonglie have passed away, and Empress Dowager Yao is far away in Jinling. , King Jing and the prince's marriage were all decided by King Jing alone. Although King Jing didn't say it clearly, he never stopped Mrs. Xi from bringing the second lady to visit these days. Let's not talk too far, just talk about Aunt Tongxiu. Isn't it obvious enough about the Xi family's attitude?"
Tang Shishi said silently in his heart, yes, it's a little troublesome. Tang Shishi never believed that a man would really refuse to marry or take a concubine. She had already prepared that Zhao Chengjun would marry a princess, but if this person was Xi Yunchu, it would be very annoying.
But Tang Shishi just thought about it and left it behind in an instant. Honestly, what does this have to do with her? Anyway, her goal is Zhao Zixun. In the future, even if the new princess is domineering, she can't interfere in the affairs of her adult stepson, right
Tang Shishi had just finished thinking, and suddenly there was a deafening sound of firecrackers outside. The female relatives were shocked and laughed, "The welcoming team is back."
Tang Shishi and a few people were mixed in the crowd, watching Zhao Zixun and Lu Yufei get married. This is the first time Tang Shishi has seen Zhao Zixun dressed in red. For some reason, she always feels that the person in front of her is very strange.
It is unimaginable that this is the man she will fight for her whole life for many years to come.
After the worship, the bride was sent to the bridal chamber, and a group of people crowded into the new house. The three days of the newlyweds are of no size, and making the bridal chamber has always been the highlight of the wedding. It's just that because this is the daughter-in-law appointed by King Jing, the others did not dare to make trouble, and only some female relatives and half-aged teenagers went to the bridal chamber.
Tang Shishi didn't want to go, but she forced herself to see Zhao Zixun and Lu Yufei's bridal chamber with her own eyes. Everything in the new house was red, and Tang Shishi stood in the red, and his eyes were stinged.
She knew that she would never be able to touch such a bright red in her life. Zhenghong can only be used by the wife, even if it is the favorite concubine of the harem, it must be avoided. Even if Tang Shishi defeated Zhou Shunhua and all the women in the harem, died in the main room, and succeeded in ascending the throne, her age would not allow her to wear such a gorgeous red.
How sad.
Although Tang Shishi was standing in the new house, the liveliness seemed to have nothing to do with her. She heard that Mother Quanfu asked Zhao Zixun to lift her hijab and have a drink with the bride. After drinking, the maid brought a plate of dumplings, Lu Yufei took a bite, and Mother Quan Fu asked with a smile, "Are you born or not?"
Lu Yufei was wearing bridal makeup, but she couldn't really see what her real face looked like. However, when she heard this sentence, she still blushed and said shyly, "Sheng."
Full of laughter. Tang Shishi quietly looked at Zhou Shunhua, Zhou Shunhua lowered his eyes and looked unmoved. At this time, Lu Yufei stood up and gave a gift in return, and Mammy Quanfu made a bad move and shoved Lu Yufei from behind.
Lu Yufei fell out of control and fell in the direction of Zhao Zixun. Zhao Zixun stretched out his hand to catch her, and the surrounding ladies and wives saw it, and they were even more out of breath with laughter, and fell into a ball.
Tang Shishi didn't laugh, she especially looked at Zhao Zixun's face, and found that he didn't mean to be embarrassed. His move naturally caused a stir, Zhao Zixun let everyone joke, and seemed to enjoy his beautiful new wife and the lively wedding night.
Tang Shishi suddenly felt very boring. She couldn't watch it any longer. She avoided the crowd and quietly left from the door.
When Tang Shishi left, it happened that Zhao Zixun looked up and saw a red shadow flashing past the door. Zhao Zixun lost his mind for a moment, and Xi Niang next to him deliberately joked: "Yo, what is the prince looking at, with such a beautiful bride in front of him, the prince can still be distracted?"
Zhao Zixun's attention was pulled back, he smiled and accepted the frolic of everyone.
After Tang Shishi came out, he didn't know what to say, and burst into laughter. Tang Shishi covered his ears and walked away quickly.
She walked quickly for a long time, and the noise finally stopped. She didn't pay attention to the road in a hurry, and didn't know where she was going. When she turned with her hand stove, she almost collided with the person on the opposite side.
Tang Shishi fell back two steps, holding on to the corridor column to stabilize his figure. When she saw the person opposite, she was very surprised: "Miss Xi Er? Why are you here?"
Xi Yunchu didn't look good, and there were even suspicious tears in the corners of his eyes. She didn't even look at Master Tang, and said coldly, "Get out of the way."