The Liu family's banquet this time is mainly for the two girls in the second bedroom of the Liu family to get to know more about the officials and women in the capital.
Led by Mrs. Liu, Liu Shuyue's mother, she introduced a few words with a smile when she saw the wives in Beppu.
There are three girls in the big house of the Liu family. The eldest girl, Liu Mengtong, and the third girl, Liu Shuyue, are both from the concubine, and the second girl, Liu Zhongxin, is from the concubine.
Except for Liu Shuyue who was lazy and impatient to socialize, the other two followed Mrs. Liu early in the morning, waiting for Mrs. Liu to entertain the wives on the other side.
The girls from the second room were led by Liu Mengtong and Liu Zhongxin to play with the girls from various families.
When Gu Qingci and Liu Shuyue passed by, the garden was already very lively, girls in twos and threes gathered together, chatting and laughing.
Gu Qingci looked around, and said to Liu Shuyue, "You have many more pots of flowers in your house." Apart from her famous love of growing flowers, Mrs. Liu's family also raises them well. The words of celadon naturally refer to rare and precious varieties.
"That's not all, there's more in the greenhouse, I'll take you to have a look." Liu Shuyue replied.
Gu Qingci followed, and the distance was only a few steps. From one side to the other, the two of them did not hesitate to walk slowly.
It used to be that most of the expensive flower pots were placed in the greenhouse, but because of the banquet today, Mrs. Liu ordered her servants to move many of them out for the guests to appreciate.
There are also some flowers that cannot withstand the low temperature or are damaged by low temperature, so they are not moved outside.
As soon as I entered the greenhouse, it was warm inside, the temperature was suitable, and it was extremely comfortable.
As far as Gu Qingci could see, there were clusters of colorful flowers, so she couldn't help but sigh, "Your family's flowers are so well grown, I'm afraid there won't be another one like yours in the entire capital, I blame your mother As soon as you post a message to those wives, they are willing to come. Don’t say anything else, it’s just such a cold winter day. If other people’s gardens are not bare and ugly, and there are some dead branches left, it’s better for yours.”
Listening to Gu Qingci's praise, Liu Shuyue looked proud, raised her chin high, and said, "Come and see this."
They were standing in front of a potted plant.
This potted flower has not bloomed, but is full of flower bones, hanging gracefully on the branches, like a shy and timid girl.
Gu Qingci looked to the left and looked again, but he didn't recognize it, so he said, "It hasn't been opened yet."
Liu Shuyue explained: "It will not open until January or February. This is the Eighteenth Bachelor."
"What? Eighteen bachelors! Your family even has that." Gu's mansion was really surprised, and immediately hesitated, "Shouldn't it be difficult to support?"
"There are many flowers that are not easy to grow, and few can bloom in winter. You can see that there are few good ones in the garden. As long as there are people who know how to grow flowers and are willing to put in effort, you will naturally see flowers in winter. This new pot of Eighteen Scholars is my father's favourite, and I don't allow anyone to touch it lightly, for fear that it will be damaged. Come to my house to have a look when the spring blooms."
Gu Qingci nodded, she had never seen eighteen bachelors before, it was rather strange.
The flower house of the Liu family is very large, with a long road going in, a small area is enclosed in the middle of the front half of the quay, with mud and stones, and short evergreen trees are planted.
There are bunches of bonsai flowers in pots and pots at a distance from the two walls.
The two of them were discussing what the Eighteenth Scholars would look like after they bloomed in the innermost part, and they didn't expect someone to come in at this moment.
Liu Shuyue turned her ears sideways to hear several voices, they were still looking outside, and did not go inside for a while.
Because it takes another turn to the right to get to the innermost half room, people from outside can't see Gu Qingci and the others at all.
Gu Qingci and Liu Shuyue looked at each other, both of them were suffocated, and they didn't speak at all.
He also quietly walked to the corner where the corner turned, and peeked on his stomach.
"My eldest sister and two cousins, as well as Miss Min's family, Miss He's family, and Miss Cen's family." Liu Shuyue said in a low voice.
Gu Qingci: "Aren't you going out?" Sister Liu Shuyue is also there, so it's not very good to listen to people around the corner.
Liu Shuyue's voice seemed to be choked by a ghost, "Wait a minute, listen, my eldest sister won't tell us, and she might not be able to find out." She knew what Gu Qingci was thinking in the blink of an eye.
A few people over there are already talking.
It was Miss Min's family who was asking Liu Shuyue's cousins: "I heard that the fashionable clothes and jewelry in the south of the Yangtze River are different from those in the capital. Looking at what the two sisters are wearing, they are really different. The butterfly walk on your head is really different. It's beautiful, as soon as Xi moves, the butterfly's wings tremble, lifelike."
Liu Sijia pursed her lips, and said with a smile: "This hairpin was made by the most prestigious master of the Jiangnan generation. There are only three pieces in this style. The one on my head was given by my grandmother on Jiji's birthday. If it wasn't for the elders Send it, if my sister likes it, I should give it to my sister."
After hearing this, Miss Min's mouth twitched slightly, and said, "I dare not take it for granted. The things from Jiangnan are good, and the masters have superb skills. They are not ordinary products. I am used to rough hands. , how can we use that kind of fine objects, just use the things in our capital."
This Ms. Min was obviously caring, so she said a few words that meant something.
Liu Sijia of the second room looked gentle and pleasant, but she spoke the same way.
However, Miss Min has a straight temper, and she doesn't like such people the most.
Liu Sijia is not stupid, when she saw someone's complexion changed, her heart skipped a beat, she didn't understand why Miss Min was upset by just a few words
It was Liu Mengtong who saw that the situation was not right, and quickly interjected to restore the atmosphere.
"If Sister Min has rough hands and feet, we're afraid we'll burn the girls."
As soon as she said that, the people around her laughed.
Everyone watched and talked, and the atmosphere was not bad.
After an unknown amount of time, Ms. He suddenly smiled mysteriously and said, "Hey, have you all heard of 'Huang Liang Yi Meng'?"
Ms. Cen is obviously a fellow, her eyes lit up when she heard the words, as if meeting a confidant, she immediately answered excitedly, "I know, why don't I know, the weekly newspaper, I read every issue now, Mr. Huang Liang Yimeng The novel I wrote is posted on it. It’s really well written. Cui Sanlang is so smart. Last time I was writing that Cui Sanlang was framed by a villain. I don’t know how he will resolve the crisis and turn the crisis into safety. I'm so anxious, I can't wait to read it right away." Miss Cen is obviously a loyal supporter of Zhoubao and Huangliang Yimeng.
It could be seen from her excited expression and tone.
Obviously, the two of them are not the only ones who like Huangliang Yimeng here.
Ms. Min, who was still a little angry just now, was not angry anymore, and added to the discussion: "Many people read it now. Last time my brother bought a weekly newspaper and put it in the study. I accidentally saw it. I picked it up and read it unconsciously." I was so fascinated, and then I asked my brother to buy it for a long time. Huang Liang Yimeng is not only good at writing, but the stories he writes are eclectic and very innovative, and they are not at all obtuse and obtrusive!"
"That's right. I'm looking forward to it every day. I hope the newspaper will come out soon." Miss He paused with a smile all over her face and said, "I went to the bookstore a few days ago, but I didn't buy a newspaper. But the buddy told me the news that Cui Shisaburo will be printing the first volume soon!"
"Is this true?" Uncle Liu, who had been listening attentively from the sidelines, couldn't sit still when he heard the news that the book was going to be published, and asked aloud, ignoring other things.
Anyway, there are no outsiders here.
"Really, I went to ask the store manager again." Miss He affirmed.
Several people chattered in an instant, and I have to say that when they have common interests, these ladies are very harmonious.
Only the two sisters in the second bedroom of the Liu family looked at each other, a little speechless.
Fortunately, Liu Mengtong was reliable, and he didn't really ignore the two of them. He turned around and asked, "What kind of idle books did Fourth Sister and Fifth Sister like to read when they were in Jiangnan?" Because many families with strict regulations do not allow girls to look at these things. They feel that they cannot be on the stage, and they are afraid that if they look too much, they will easily change their temperament.
In some people's eyes, a good girl who knows the rules should not touch these things. If the mistress of the family knows, even the maids who serve the ladies will be punished.
But right now there are only a few people in the greenhouse, and they are all people who know the basics. Everyone has read the weekly newspaper and likes Huangliang Yimeng. story book.
I heard that many men also like to read the weekly newspaper.
Ms. Min first discovered the weekly newspaper from her brother.
After hearing Liu Mengtong's words, Liu Sijia said: "After reading a little, my mother was very strict and didn't allow me and my sister to read these. There is a gentleman named Wenshan in the south of the Yangtze River, who writes good words. If you are free in the future, all the sisters If there is nothing else, you can turn over more."
Now, even Liu Mengtong didn't know how to answer the conversation.
For a while, everyone froze there, very quiet.