The three hundred and fifteenth chapter Fengzhi (two)
One stone stirs up thousands of waves.
A phoenix decree was like boiling water dripping into a frying pan, causing all the famous families in the capital to explode.
The most famous jewelry shops and embroidery shops in the capital, such as Zhenbaozhai Embroidery Shop, are all busy. There is no time to customize the jewelry, so all they sell are off-the-shelf. But the embroidery ladies in the embroidery shop work day and night, rushing
Make new clothes.
"Mingxi, tomorrow is the Lantern Festival."
In the Lotus Pond Academy, Gu Shan looked at Xie Mingxi, who had beautiful features, and said slowly: "If you don't want to enter the palace, just complain about illness! If the queen blames you, I, the master, can resist it for you."
In the past few days, Xie Mingxi has never mentioned entering the palace, and there is no trace of joy on her face.
For other girls, being able to enter the palace to enjoy the lanterns is a supreme honor and dignity, and it is also a major event related to their life and future. However, Xie Mingxi obviously has no idea of sitting in the palace. She even rejects the idea of entering the palace.
Master Gu did not inquire about the reason, but instead came up with a countermeasure for his disciple.
Xie Mingxi's reaction was unexpected: "Thank you, Master. However, complaining about illness is a bad idea, as it can easily lead to gossip and gossip about Master. I will go to the palace tomorrow."
Seeing Xie Mingxi's firm expression, Chief Gu Shan could only sigh softly: "Since you have already made a plan, let it go as you want! However, the palace is no different from other places. You need to be patient when things happen."
Xie Mingxi nodded.
No one knows better than her what a cruel and cold place the palace is.
No one understands the supremacy of imperial power better than her.
One thought determines honor and disgrace, one word determines life and death.
All self-esteem and pride must be bowed and surrendered in front of the emperor and empress. No matter how reluctant you are, you must pretend to be happy and enter the palace.
In fact, the Sixth Princess had told her a few days ago that if she did not want to enter the palace, she would just complain. If Empress Yu blamed her, the Sixth Princess would deal with it.
She rejected the sixth princess's kind proposal for the same reason.
There are some things that cannot be avoided.
Summoned by Fengzhi, there is no room for "reporting illness but not coming out"!
Only by facing it personally can you see where the danger comes from and come up with countermeasures in time.
…
In the evening, Xie Mingxi returned to Xie's Mansion.
Princess Yongning unexpectedly returned to Xie's Mansion. She was surrounded by Xie Yunxi, who was full of jealousy, and Xie Yuanting, who was pretending to be disdainful.
"Ming Niang," Princess Yongning actually said with a smile on her face and a very friendly tone: "You will enter the palace tomorrow. I specially ordered someone to prepare new clothes and jewelry for you. Come and have a look soon."
Xie Jun also had a radiant face and smiled repeatedly: "The princess is interested."
Princess Yongning specially sent her new clothes and jewelry, and was very enthusiastic about Xie Mingxi's entry into the palace. Xie Jun felt proud and proud.
Xie Yunxi's eyes turned red with jealousy.
The two new clothes are both made of precious soft tobacco, which are bright in color, thin and soft. The set of ruby head jewelry is so dazzlingly red that it is worth hundreds of gold. It is by no means ordinary.
Such good things were all given to Xie Mingxi!
Xie Mingxi will be able to enter the palace tomorrow and meet the emperor and queen, as well as several princes...
Xie Mingxi remained unmoved, her gaze faintly passed over the luxurious clothes and jewelry, and she raised her lips with a half-smile: "How can a daughter feel at ease when her mother spends so much money?"
How can a weasel be kind when it wishes a rooster a New Year greeting?
Princess Yongning still smiled and said: "Entering the palace to enjoy the lanterns is the dignity bestowed by the Queen to all the students of Lianchi Academy. As the top freshman and a disciple of Chief Gu Shan, you will definitely attract attention when you enter the palace this time.
.You must not neglect your clothing.”
"As my legitimate mother, how can I not worry about it?"
"You wear one of these two sets of clothes and bring another one to change into. Wear all the jewelry as well."
"Let everyone take a look at Miss Xie San's style!"
…
The best thing is to let Emperor Jianwen fall in love with her at first sight! In a few years, she will be brought to the palace to be a beauty!
Emperors of all dynasties have rarely lived a long life. Those who have lived past the age of fifty are extremely rare. Emperor Jianwen is already forty-three this year. In addition to working hard on state affairs, he also indulges in indulgences and debauchery, which is not a sign of longevity.
Xie Mingxi is still young and will not be able to enter the palace until she is at least a hairpin year old. Calculating this, she still has to wait four years. By that time, Emperor Jianwen will be nearly fifty years old...
A pear tree crushes a crabapple?
Ah!
Princess Yongning looked at Xie Mingxi with eyes filled with secret pleasure.
Xie Mingxi's insight was so sharp that she immediately noticed something strange.
What did Princess Yongning guess?
Why are you so complacent?
Obscure and shocking speculations came to mind again...
Xie Mingxi's heart was turbulent, but she didn't show any expression on her face. She smiled lightly and said: "I accepted my mother's kindness. Thank you very much, mother!"
Princess Yongning smiled and said: "Bring it back to Chunjin Pavilion first and give it a try. If there is something wrong with the size, you still have time to change it."
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly, and with a gesture from his eyes, he stepped forward and took the brocade box from Yu Fuyu.
The three masters and servants left. Princess Yongning stared at Xie Mingxi's figure with a sarcastic sneer on her lips.
…
Xie Jun's somewhat eager voice sounded in Princess Yongning's ears: "It's rare for Princess Yongning to return to the mansion, why not stay one night in the mansion and return to the Princess' mansion tomorrow?"
Princess Yongning nodded happily: "I also have the same intention. It is the first time Ming Niang enters the palace, so I have to wait for her to come back safely from the palace before I can rest assured."
In this case, you have to stay for two nights.
Xie Jun was happy.
Husband and wife, quarreling at the head of the bed and at the end of the bed... Even if they, a fake couple, can't sleep on the same bed, maintaining superficial harmony is much better than breaking up.
Princess Yongning glanced at Xie Jun, who was overjoyed, and sneered secretly in her heart.
The husband and wife have the same evil intentions, but it is rare for them to be harmonious on the surface.
…
That night, Princess Yongning checked into Yonghe Hall.
Xie Jun also stayed at Yonghe Hall.
Yao Bi and Dian Cui each "served" their master's pillow, and they spent the night together peacefully.
In the early morning of the next day, before dawn, Xie Mingxi got up to comb her hair and change clothes.
Today, she will stay in the palace all day and will not be able to return until the lantern viewing is over. Xie Mingxi is calm and unfazed, and no one can see her true emotions.
Congyu and Fuyu entered the palace for the first time in their lives. They were so excited that they almost didn't sleep all night. When they woke up early in the morning, they were still very excited.
The two of them had the honor to accompany their master into the palace. They were also wearing new clothes today, and each had their hair combed and wore gold hairpins.
It's a pity that Congyu has a mediocre appearance, and Fuyu has a dark and thick skin. Even if he wears new clothes, he can't look good...
"Miss, does this slave look better?" Fuyu asked with hope.
Cong Yu was a little more reserved and tactful, but her eyes also shone with the expectation of being praised.
Xie Mingxi's dull mood was relieved a little, and she smiled casually: "Of course it looks good."
The two little maids were so coaxed that they were delighted.
Princess Yongning personally escorted Xie Mingxi to the carriage and smiled pointedly: "I hope everything goes well for you today." (To be continued)
