Xishan is much colder than in the capital, and the snow has not dispersed. The mountains are covered with shadows, covered with white snow, and the plum blossoms are dotted with red. Standing on the observation deck of the Royal Courtyard is refreshing.
It's just that Miss Xiahou couldn't enjoy the snow quietly, as she was surrounded by several ladies talking and laughing.
"Ah Qing definitely doesn't need to watch it."
"Yes, someone came to pick plums for her in the middle of the night. I saw it when I was sitting at home early in the morning."
Lu Yizhi attracted the attention of many people when he first entered the capital. Now that His Majesty Jin Dian Gui has appointed him to the Imperial Academy, he is even more noticed by the people in the city. They only regret that the Xiahou family started too early and took advantage of the friendship between teachers and students.
son in law.
But this does not prevent women from paying attention to Mr. Lu's movements, especially such interesting and interesting things.
As soon as I heard that Master Lu went out in the evening and stayed overnight in Xishan, I knew it must be to break plum branches.
Who in the world could make Mr. Lu brave the severe cold just to break a plum blossom? Of course it was Miss Xiahou, whom he longed for.
Ever since her father accepted this disciple and revealed that he was interested in him, Miss Xiahou was often teased and teased by her sisters. She didn't care, and she would not shut up in shame because of it. She was always calm and calm.
It's the same today, but my smile is a little stiffer than other times.
"No." She said with a smile, "Not really."
The maid standing behind her couldn't help but clenched her hands, thinking, there are indeed plum blossoms, but the young master gave them to others.
Although it is said that giving flowers to others is for the sake of the lady...
But it's still very awkward.
It is even more embarrassing to be teased at this moment.
The same goes for Master Lu. After picking so many plum blossoms, he can’t leave even one for the young lady!
The girls continued to laugh, "What is there to hide? You are afraid that we will be jealous." "Today the princess invites us to enjoy plum blossoms. Ah Qing, can you invite us to your house to enjoy plum blossoms tomorrow?"
Miss Xiahou said with a smile: "Okay, I will have people break plum branches and place them all over the courtyard today."
The girls laughed.
Suddenly someone looked under the platform and saw a maid leading three women walking slowly.
"Someone is here again." She signaled softly.
Others were also a little curious. Although the princess liked the excitement, she disliked it, so not many women were invited each time, and they all arrived early. At this moment, the princess had already started the banquet, and she would be late if she came again.
Who is so unruly?
For a moment, he stopped teasing Miss Xiahou and gathered around to take a look. However, due to the dense forest and the condescending position, his face could not be seen clearly.
But soon the princess sent someone to summon them, and they all returned from the platform to the attic not far away.
In winter, the attic is hung with felts on all sides and ground dragons are burned underneath. It feels warm even in the mountains and forests.
"You come to meet my newly invited guests." The fifth princess said to everyone with a smile.
The women all looked over with smiles and saw three women under the princess's seat bowing and getting up.
"These are the two young ladies of the Zhai family." said the fifth princess.
The others were fine. Miss Xiahou suddenly had an idea. Could it be that the other one was...
As her thoughts flashed through her mind, the voice of the fifth princess continued to be heard.
"…Miss Qixing from Linglongfang."
Luckily for Miss Xiahou, the maid behind her let out a low cry, but luckily she covered it up in time and the sound was not loud.
The maid tightly covered her mouth with her hands and stared at the three women who turned around under the princess's seat. Her eyes fell on one of them.
She was wearing a very ordinary blue dress, with a fair face, slender eyebrows, cherry red lips, and a green bun. She had no accessories, except for a pearl in her bun, which was round and radiant.
This pearl made her look even more luxurious than when she saw it in the store before.
The maid covered her mouth with her hand and wanted to hit herself twice.
What a slap in the face.
Why did she become the princess’s guest!
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…
Miss Xiahou was not surprised.
On the contrary, it's kind of how it should be.
Lu Yizhi said before that Ah Qi was admired for his craftsmanship by the Fifth Prince Consort and recommended him to build the Star Gazing Pavilion.
Now that the Guanxing Pavilion was repaired, she appeared in the princess mansion. It was strange that a craftsman should not be valued so much. It was not surprising that the Fifth Prince Consort was a strange person, and it was not strange to invite a craftsman.
She was thinking wildly, and heard the voice of the fifth princess in her ears.
"...The incompetent guy in my family was praised by His Majesty recently. He worked around the Ministry of Industry and Household Affairs and spent the least amount of money to build a Star Gazing Pavilion that is one level higher than the original plan..."
"It's because I invited Miss Qixing from Linglongfang to design something. Hey, I don't understand this either. Anyway, it's a very powerful craftsmanship..."
"...I didn't know this at first, but yesterday I learned that I was treating a guest, so I mentioned something. I thought, I have to invite you. It's not polite to invite you in a hurry. I hope Miss Zhai and Miss Qixing won't be surprised."
Because the fifth prince-in-law only mentioned that the princess was not familiar with this craftsman girl at all, it was not easy to invite her directly. Otherwise, her status would be different and she would be out of place when she came here. This would not be hospitality, but would embarrass others.
Fortunately, a servant girl reminded her that Miss Qixing had contacts with the Zhai family. The princess hurriedly asked someone to ask. As expected, she invited the ladies of the Zhai family to join her.
Although they were here to accompany her, the invitation from the royal princess was not an insult, and the ladies of the Zhai family were not dissatisfied at all. After hearing what the princess said, the two ladies hurriedly saluted and thanked her.
The Seven Stars also followed and gave gifts.
"Don't be shy when you come. I know you girls rarely go out, and Miss Qixing rarely has time to have fun. Take a look at the scenery and get to know everyone." The fifth princess said with a smile.
"Princess, you don't know this either." A young lady said with a smile, "We know Miss Qixing."
Another young lady laughed and joined in the fun: "The princess only knows that she can craft, but in fact Miss Qixing can also embroider. Her craftsmanship is hard to come by."
The ladies in the hall talked a lot. Miss Zhai also talked about her relationship with Miss Qixing. The fifth princess couldn't stop smiling. She didn't understand building houses and pavilions, but she knew how to embroider clothes.
What interests her most.
"It's a pity that Miss Jiang got married and took the butterfly skirt with her."
"This is also the fault of the Fifth Prince Consort. Let alone the skirt, we haven't even been able to buy a golden butterfly fan for more than three months."
The fifth princess laughed: "It's all his fault, it's all his fault."
Miss Zhai Si smiled and said: "Today the princess invited Qixing to come and enjoy the flowers, so Miss Qixing can also make a plum blossom skirt."
The fifth princess's eyes lit up, she looked at Qixing and asked: "Can Miss Qixing make a dress like that golden butterfly dress, where plum blossoms bloom when people walk around?"
Qixing smiled and nodded: "Okay."
The fifth princess was even more happy. She clapped her hands and said yes, and then said: "I want to wear it at the New Year Palace Banquet. I will use the best satin and the best silk thread in the fastest time. I am spending my own money."
No need to save.”
The women in the hall all laughed.
Qixing also responded with a smile.
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The viewing platform was more lively than before, with more new people and more topics to talk about.
Miss Xiahou took the opportunity to fall to the rear, and the maid behind her could not hide her nervousness.
"Miss." She couldn't help calling in a low voice.
Miss Xiahou glanced at her: "Don't be nervous."
How could she not be nervous? The maid thought to herself. She was so nervous that she almost fainted. What would they do if Qixing suddenly knelt down in front of the princess and asked her to fulfill her wish?
Miss Xiahou was angry and funny: "What are you thinking? She's not crazy. How could she do such a stupid thing?"
No? Is this a stupid thing? The maid was at a loss. Suddenly, the ladies gathered over there laughed and said something.
"In terms of familiarity, Miss Xiahou and Miss Qixing can be considered familiar." A young lady said, "After all, Third Young Master Lu often goes to Linglongfang."
As the words fell, all eyes turned to this side.
The maid's hair stood on end for a moment.
Miss Xiahou also clenched her hands slightly.
Then she saw Qixing standing in the crowd smiling at her.
"Yes." Qixing said, "For Miss Xiahou, Mr. Lu often comes to our Linglongfang."
The women around him laughed again.
"Miss Xiahou, you must have bought a lot of things that we can't buy."
"Yes, as long as there is something good, Mr. Lu will not let it go."
"I still remember that Miss Xiahou wanted some ancient fragrance, and Mr. Lu searched all the spice shops within a hundred miles of the capital."
Yes, Mr. Lu San came to Linglongfang naturally for Miss Xiahou. This is something everyone knows. She was right. Miss Xiahou loosened her clenched hand and nodded with a smile: "Yes, Miss Qixing is very skilled in craftsmanship.
It’s hard to find money.”
Another month has passed, one more chapter, thank you all for accompanying me~~