Mingwei's career in the academy seemed to be on a normal track.
Through Wei Xiao'an, she got to know several of her classmates. Sun Wei's condition was slowly improving, and he occasionally spoke to her.
The strange thing is that the Wen sisters obviously hated her to the extreme, but they didn't come to cause trouble.
Mingwei didn't think they were frightened. If they were really frightened, why would they look at her with gloomy eyes so many times? They were probably still looking for an opportunity, right?
The season has entered July.
July 7th, Magpie Bridge Meeting.
Nowadays, the world is at peace, and Yunjing is even more prosperous. During this small Chinese Valentine's Day, businesses are rushing to put up colored lanterns, making it extremely lively.
Mrs. Ji happily prepared fruits, needlework, small boxes and other items, and said to Mrs. Dong: "Since the third and fourth sisters got married, the family has not celebrated Chinese Valentine's Day for a long time."
Mrs. Dong smiled and said, "In a few years, Zhu'er will be able to survive."
Zhu'er was still young, so she couldn't do needlework. But she loved to imitate her example. When she saw Mingwei and Duofu worshiping the Weaver Girl, she followed suit. Then she stared at the fruits on the fruit bowl and asked repeatedly: "Mom, when can I do it?"
Eat? Pearl wants to eat."
Mrs. Dong touched her head and said, "You can eat it when the spider builds its web."
"When will the spider build its web?"
"I have to ask your uncle about this."
Ji Xiaowu climbed up from the bamboo bed resignedly: "Okay, okay, I'll catch you."
Duofu quickly took a small box and handed it over: "Fifth Young Master, grab one and give it to the lady."
Ji Xiaowu curled her lips and took it reluctantly, thinking in her heart that with her condition, even if the box was full of nets, the needle and thread would not heal.
Not long after, Ji Xiaowu caught two spiders and brought them back. One was placed in a box for Mingwei to play tricks on, and the other was used to cheat, pretending that it crawled into the fruit bowl on its own, so the family happily shared the food.
Melons and fruits.
Halfway through the meal, a servant came to report that someone was looking for Miss Cousin, but it was Wei Xiaoan and others who wanted to invite Mingwei out to play.
Mingwei didn't really want to go out, but Mrs. Ji was very happy: "Little girls should play with little girls, go ahead!" She also called Ji Xiaowu, "Go with your cousin. There are many people at night, so be careful."
Take care of it."
Ji Xiaowu was also very happy to have a reason to go out: "I know, I guarantee that my cousin will come back in perfect condition."
Ji Xiaowu accompanied them to the entrance of the alley, and just in time his group of friends also arrived.
After they were all high-ranking officials, some of them actually knew the little girl from Mingwei's side, and even had some roundabout relatives.
So the two groups of people merged into one group and went out for a lively parade.
Wei Xiaoan said: "Let's go to Changlechi, it's so lively there!"
The young master on Ji Xiaowu's side was smiling from ear to ear, winking secretly behind his back.
Mingwei, who has a good ear, heard them whispering to each other, saying that there was an oiran party tonight in Changlechi.
Changlechi is a large lake. There are many painted boats cruising on the lake all year round. There are rows of silk and bamboo in it, and there are countless beauties.
There are many large restaurants by the water, where wealthy businessmen and talented people sit. When the mood strikes, they open the windows along the lake, stop the passing boats, and light up a song and dance.
If the singing and dancing were good enough, countless rewards would be thrown out of the windows of the restaurant. This gave birth to a profession: making money from the water.
The group of them walked slowly along with the crowd, and when they arrived at Changle Pond, they happened to see a huge painting boat stopped in the middle of the lake.
Countless lanterns and flowers decorated the boat into a huge stage.
The oiran party is about to begin.
The lakeside was so crowded that there was almost no room to stand. One young man said that he had reserved a seat at Zhegui Tower and could sit there.
How could the young ladies who were squeezed and moaning incessantly refuse to agree? Then they took the servants and marched into Zhegui Tower.
The private room in Zheguilou is not small, with a screen in the middle, just enough for two tables. Food and wine are served in a flowing stream, and it is a great pleasure to enjoy the food while watching singing and dancing.
Mingwei couldn't help but think of many years later.
She had also seen such a grand event as Changlechi, but unfortunately within a few years, the country and family were destroyed and it was in ruins.
However, history turns around.
The young men and women were having a good time. Suddenly they heard footsteps outside the door. Someone couldn't help but said excitedly: "Is that the prince? Is it really the prince?"
"Of course, who else but the prince can be so respectful to the young master of the Chengenhou family?"
A strange color flashed across Mingwei's eyes. Not long after, a group of people passed by them and went to a nearby box. There was a familiar voice among them: "Cousin, the lychee paste at Zheguilou is delicious. You can't eat it anywhere else."
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Then a gentle male voice said: "My cousin said it tastes delicious, I will try it later."
Before Mingwei said anything, Wei Xiaoan had an expression as if he had seen a ghost: "Is that Wen San's voice?"
One of the ladies said: "Wen San is arrogant and cold in front of us, but he can be like this..."
That voice just now was so sweet that it could make you sick to death!
Another person showed disdain: "Didn't you hear just now? Her cousin is the prince, right? How can he be the same as us in front of the prince?"
Others nodded in agreement.
Actually met the prince like this? Mingwei sighed in his heart, this is really God's own arrangement.
Her first step to change the future is to prevent the former deposed emperor from ascending the throne.
However, the former deposed emperor was not the current prince.
There are five princes today, three of whom are now adults. The prince is the daughter of the Empress of the Yuan Dynasty. He is both the direct descendant and the eldest son. As the prince ascends the throne, it is natural for him to be crowned prince.
The biological mother of the second prince was Concubine Hui, who was not favored and had an ordinary background.
The third prince was born by a palace servant and had no sense of existence.
Therefore, although the queen has passed away, the prince's position is still very stable.
Who said that Concubine Pei, who was favored by the Sixth Palace, was childless?
However, just a few years later, for some unknown reason, the prince lost his moral character after drinking and caused a scene in the harem. The emperor was furious and deposed him.
The last person to ascend the throne was the second prince, the former deposed emperor.
This second prince was an honest man before he ascended the throne, but his true nature was revealed after he ascended the throne. He was cruel, unkind, and licentious. He was killed with a stick just because his ministers gave him advice. He played in the harem every day, and even took possession of Emperor Wen's concubines.
He also wanted to kill all his three remaining brothers.
Seeing the opportunity, the third prince quickly fled back to his fiefdom. In order to protect himself, he raised a flag of rebellion.
At this time, the Northern Qi Dynasty's military strength was still strong, and the former deposed emperor had done too much, and many civil servants and generals defected to the third prince.
The battle for the throne ended quickly, and the third prince ascended the throne and became the later Ling Emperor.
In the first two years, he was decent. Not long after, he began to live a ridiculous life.
This time there was no younger brother to overthrow him. Seeing that he was better than the previous one, the ministers had no choice but to endure it.
I endured it and endured it. Eighteen years passed before I knew it. Northern Qi's national power collapsed and it was over.
History has proven that the second and third princes are absolutely unreliable. Mingwei wanted to see how the prince was doing. If the real prince could be trusted, he would kill those two foolish princes!