Eunuch Huang drank half of the tea, put it back on the table, and cupped his hands towards Mrs. Huangfu, making an apologetic expression and gesture.
Everyone sitting here looked puzzled when they heard this. The old lady used her crutches and said, "Please Mr. Huang, please help me clear up my doubts."
Eunuch Huang smiled proudly, "In accordance with the decree of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, our family commends Miss Song Ying of the Song family for abiding by the female precepts and being gentle, virtuous and virtuous when the prince was taking care of the emperor's worries and went out on errands. , because the prince’s horoscope cannot marry at a young age, but he is still willing to stay chaste for the prince.”
Lan Ting almost squirted out of Man Miao's mouthful of water, and Lan Ting couldn't hold it in. He laughed so hard that he almost fell over. The other ladies kept their identities, covered their mouths and smiled reservedly.
A knowing smile appeared on the old lady's face, "The Queen Mother and the Queen Mother are still more powerful."
The whole damn capital knew that Song Ying had climbed onto the emperor's bed, so they had an edict to praise her as a chaste woman for keeping her virginity for Lan Ting. If it hadn't been for the fact that there was no chastity memorial arch in ancient times, I would have ordered an edict to be built for Song Ying. A chastity arch.
Thinking of this, Manmei's heart moved and she said, "Master Huang, when the little girl was traveling, she passed by some remote places in the country, and there were chastity memorial arches erected for chaste women."
Eunuch Huang and Lan Ting were very interested when they heard it, and immediately asked, "I would like to hear the details. Please tell Miss Huangfu in detail."
Manmei thought about the appearance of the previous chastity arch, smiled, and talked eloquently, "The chastity arch was erected to praise the chastity of women, such as women who have been widowed for a long time and have made certain contributions to education or society."
As she said that, she briefly described the appearance of the archway according to the pattern in her memory. Seeing the expressions on Eunuch Huang's and others' unclear faces, she could only ask someone to bring paper and pen and prepare to draw.
When the servants went to get paper and pen, she also explained what she wanted to write on the archway, and set up a monument under the archway with the woman's chastity deeds written on it, hoping to spread this encouraging behavior widely.
After the maid brought the paper and pen, Man Miao took a look at it and was surprised to find that it was the pencil she made at the inn. In order to allow her to draw, she specially brought thick paper.
She asked the maid to cut it into an A4 size, and she drew an archway on it. As a student who has taken a special class, simple drawing is still competent. It is not called drawing people. Drawing buildings is a basic skill. Very easy to do.
After she drew this, Eunuch Huang complained, took it over and looked at it first, and was full of praise, "After all, he has traveled a lot and is well-informed. This archway must be very special to the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother." meaning."
He showed it to Mrs. Huangfu respectfully. The old lady squinted her eyes and looked at it from a distance. She stepped forward gracefully and explained everything to her. Several other Mrs. Huangfu gathered around to watch and listen. Nodding with a smile on his face.
Especially Manmei said that this kind of archway must be erected at the door of a virgin, so that when people come in and out, they must admire the deeds of a virgin. They all showed a knowing smile, nodded and praised. , "After all, Jin'er is knowledgeable. Those of us who have never been out don't know. This is good, this is very good."
Lan Ting's eyes were shining as he sat on the chair and looked at Eunuch Huang, "Master Huang, the Song family is a famous family in Canglan, Lan country. This kind of honor must be stood at the gate of Dongfang. People coming and going passed by Miss Song’s chastity arch, which showed the true intention of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager’s praise.”
I go!
Lan Ting is a scumbag. If he does such an immoral thing, not only the Song family, but also other people living in Xifang will have to scold Song Ying every day when they pass by the chastity arch.
Who among the common people can live with the Song family in Xifang?
For a woman like Song Ying who carries her fiancé on her nephew's bed and has to pass by her chastity memorial several times a day, even if the men in these families don't take her seriously, the woman will never be able to swallow it.
This is simply putting the Song family and Song Ying's face in the capital and letting people trample on them!
ruthless!
It’s so cruel! It’s really non-toxic and unhusband-like!
Satisfied, Eunuch Huang returned with the sketch drawn by Man Miao.
The wives of Huangfu's family wanted to pounce on Manmei and kill her. They could even think of such a sinister trick. Now, Song Ying's reputation was completely ruined. Even if the emperor wanted to stop her, unless he made it clear
He wants to marry Song Ying, otherwise he has no reason to stop her.
With the emperor's temperament, he always likes to cover up things. If he could be given a break, would he hang on to Song Ying for so long?
According to the news from Lan Ting's people, Queen Mother Liu and Princess Huangfu laughed all night after listening to Eunuch Huang's wonderful tips. When nothing happened, they suddenly burst into laughter, scaring the two palace people.
They all thought that the master was dumbfounded by laughter.
The next day, the two palaces issued a decree to build a chastity memorial arch for Miss Song Ying of the Song family.
Lan Ting and Manmiao discussed for a long time, constantly thinking about the various expressions of Song Ying and the Song family. It was simply a huge loss not being able to see the announcement in person.
Eunuch Huang was invited to Huangfu's house again, and Manmei discovered that Eunuch Huang's storytelling ability was no less than Lan Ting's. He described the process of going to the Song family and the Song family's reaction in a way that was both subtle and lifelike.
It is said that Miss Song Ying started to tremble all over after hearing this. It was only after he repeatedly reminded her that she realized how to thank her. Until he left, she was still kneeling on the ground in a daze.
With the graceful drawings in hand, the royal craftsmen started working on the same day. The stone was always ready in the imperial treasury, and the only thing left was the carpenters and carvers.
Under the emperor's order, the efficiency was not the least bit high. In less than ten days, the archway was erected.
On the day the memorial arch was erected, the edicts of the two empresses and concubines were engraved on it, and Miss Song Ying's chaste deeds were engraved on the other side.
The client, Song Ying, and members of the Song family were all here, and the expressions on their faces were wonderful. Song Ying had a pale face the whole time, trying hard to socialize.
How could Manmei miss this opportunity to beat the drowned dog?
After the archway was set up and the edict was announced, Manmiao was the first to come out, holding Song Ying's hand and smiling, "Sister-in-law, it's so good, it's so good, it's worth waiting for my cousin."
Even the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother have noticed your sincerity over the years."
I was afraid that someone would take the lead in everything. As soon as Manmei started, the rest of the family ladies and young men who wanted to see Song Ying and the Song family lively quickly followed up and swarmed around Song Ying.
