The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 235
Yang Tong did not intervene to stop the extravagance in Yecheng, but the concubine, concubine Xian, concubine Wu, and concubine Li hosted a banquet for the family members of the officials in Shenwu Palace on the third day!
A group of gorgeously dressed ladies wore their hair in a high bun, their pearls and emeralds glistened, and their robes fluttered. The young and beautiful daughters followed beside them. They were also embellished with emerald greens and beautiful decorations. Nearly a thousand guests attended the banquet.

The little girls are like flowers and jade, pretty and charming, their gorgeous clothes fluttering, fragrance lingering, and their dresses are extraordinarily charming.

But there are also noble ladies with simple, plain and generous clothes.

Mrs. Yang Gongren, Mrs. Li, Mrs. Yang Shidao, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Fang Xuanling, Mrs. Lu, Mrs. Wei Zheng, Mrs. Pei, Mrs. Kong Yingda, Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Li Jing, Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Qin Qiong, Mrs. Jia...

The wives of these high-ranking officials were either from famous families or local wealthy families. Their personal qualities were by no means comparable to others.

Although their clothes are simple, all of them are elegant and noble, standing out from the crowd of jeweled Yingying Yanyans!In their contrast, some noble ladies have become nouveau riche.

It is clear at a glance which is more expensive and which is less!
Fengyi Hall!
It is a place for banquets!

When Princess Qin Wei Fengwu arrived with her eldest grandson Wugou, concubine Wugou, concubine Wu Shui Tianji, and concubine Li Xiuning.

Yingying and Yanyan in the hall started to stir slightly.

Xiao Wu wore her hair upside down in a bun, with only a single hosta on her head. Surprisingly, she was only wearing a simple light yellow dress. She walked over with a smile. Her complexion was more radiant than snow, and her eyes were like a pool of clear water. , Delicate and elegant, with a luxurious temperament, with a bookish atmosphere that makes people's hearts flutter.

Her dress was extremely simple, but the grace and grandeur she walked with was unmatched by the sitting ladies. She nodded to all the ladies one by one, and walked calmly to the top of the hall with the three side concubines who also had the same minimalist appearance!

The four sisters, with fluttering robes and dignified postures, are like gods and gods, and they are like a beautiful picture.

Seeing their simple attire, and looking at the attire of the civil and military high-ranking wives of the Sui Dynasty, some people vaguely guessed the intention of Qin Wangfei and many other high-ranking wives. atmosphere!
Xiao Wu looked back and smiled, she was as beautiful as a hundred flowers blooming in an instant, and said apologetically: "A few days ago, everyone came to congratulate, but because His Highness cared too much, my little sister didn't entertain you well! I didn't invite everyone to a banquet until today, please Haihan!"

After everyone heard this, they understood in their hearts: the news of the princess's pregnancy spread, and the wives entered the palace to celebrate. But at that time, many red tapes were saved, and even a banquet was not held; today's banquet was held to make up for that one.Rather than what everyone thinks, it is necessary to stop the wind of luxury.

But despite everyone's heart, Fengyi Hall was still quiet, and no one dared to say anything!Looking at the clothes of the princess and the high-ranking civil and military ladies, some people were ashamed of being missed. Although they didn't say anything, the minimalist clothes of the princess formed a strong contrast with them who were full of jewels. This silent reminder also saved everyone. face.

Xiao Wu said crisply: "Before the banquet, I have a gift for everyone, as a way of expressing my heart."

At this time, Jiang Fengyi came in with a group of maids holding trays. There were many books on the trays. Xiao Wu smiled and said: "The world has not yet been unified, and many common people have suffered from the flames of war. My Great Sui Martial General will ensure the peace of the country. Fighting bloody battles ahead, civil servants led the people to rebuild a beautiful homeland amidst ruins one after another. Regardless of whether civil or military, they all gave up their homes because of everyone. It is really admirable! I often think: my husband is working hard in the front I am suffering desperately, as a wife, what should I do for my husband?"

In an instant!
Many wives reflect silently, what should they do when their husbands are working hard outside?What did you do again?Honoring parents-in-law, educating children, and taking care of the family are all duties, but have you done it yourself?
"Later, our sisters discussed that in addition to honoring the elders, we should also try our best to improve our self-cultivation. Even if we can't help His Highness, at least we can't cause His Highness any trouble. And this book, which contains His Highness's poems and articles, is exclusive to His Highness. Many of his poems and essays have not been circulated! This is not only a small gift from our sisters to His Highness, but also a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. In the future, our sisters will use poems and books to educate their children! Instead of wasting time In pointless, boring fights!"

The ostentatious and honorable words made everyone pay attention. Not to mention Yang Tong's noble status and outstanding appearance, he is also talented in both civil and military skills. He is the most outstanding figure in this era, even the darling of heaven. Needless to say, his achievements in military affairs and governing the country are also outstanding in terms of literary talent!There are not many poems handed down from generation to generation, but every poem and article is a masterpiece through the ages, and is praised by the world as 'a literati among emperors, and an emperor among literati'!
Fang Xuanling's wife, Mrs. Lu, asked: "Dare to ask the concubine, but I don't know if your highness has any new works?"

The Lu family of Fan Yang, who was born in the five surnames and seven sects, is a rare talented woman who is generous and decent in her words and deeds. She is very fond of poetry and prose.

Xiao Wu immediately introduced: "The bold ones include 'Kill a person in ten steps, never leave a thousand miles', 'But let the flying generals of Dragon City stay, don't teach Huma to go to the Yinshan Mountains', 'The sand in the desert is like snow, and the moon in Yanshan is like a hook '; The unrestrained and unrestrained ones include 'An Neng smashes the eyebrows and bends the waist to serve the powerful, which makes me unhappy', 'Drunk lying on the battlefield Lord Mo Xiao, how many people have fought in ancient times'...Romantic ones include 'Last night, the stars and the wind last night, on the west side of the painting building East of Guitang. There is no colorful phoenix on the body, and we fly together, but we have a clear understanding', 'If the two loves are long, how can they be day and night'... and 'It is difficult to say goodbye when we meet, and the east wind is weak and the flowers are dying. The sadness and desolation of the spring silkworms until the silkworms die, the wax torch turns into ashes and the tears dry', as well as the burning desire and perseverance of "love", the emotional realm is profound and subtle, and it is extremely rich. If you talk about the change of style, the beauty of poetry , throughout the ages, it is really rare!"

Xiao Wu knows Yang Tong better than herself, and when it comes to his strength, she can't stop talking.There was a strange look in his eyes, with worship and admiration.

Changsun Wugou sweated: "Your Highness's poems are so good, there is no need to explain! He divides life into six realms, which is also amazing."

"Which six layers?"

"From frugality to extravagance is the first level, rich wine and meat smell is the second level, from extravagance to frugality is the third level, "ten thousand hectares of fertile land, one liter of solar eclipse; thousand buildings sleep eight feet at night" is the fourth level, "this peace of mind Where is my hometown' is the fifth realm!"

"The highest state of life and the most beautiful state of a woman are: "'The so-called beautiful person takes flowers as her appearance, birds as her voice, moon as her god, willow as her form, jade as her bone, ice and snow as her skin, and The autumn water is the posture, and the poetry is the heart'..."

There are many talented women with family backgrounds in Fengyi Palace. The "so-called beauties..." who know the highest level use beauty as a metaphor for a perfect life!
This is the method of "vanilla beauty" that Qu Yuan often used in his poems!
For a while, the hall was silent, and everyone was in deep thought, obviously their own thoughts were aroused, especially those jeweled ladies, who were even more ashamed. realm!
"Dare to ask the concubine, the concubine Xian, what should I do..."

Duan Shi, Jiang Xingben's wife, bit her lips and asked. She wore her hair in a Tang eight-huan bun, and her hair was covered with all kinds of gold beads and emerald jade.All of them are the best treasures, especially gorgeous and enchanting among a group of ladies, she is the pioneer of this luxury competition.

Xiao Wu smiled gently, and said: "I was also confused, and then the emperor's grandmother told her the secret of her lifelong love with Emperor Wu."

When everyone heard it, they immediately held their breath and listened!

Empress Xiao has always been Yang Guang's favorite in the decades since she married Yang Guang to the change of Jiangdu!
of course.

Everyone knows the beauty of Empress Xiao, but everyone knows that beauty is not the reason why Empress Xiao has been favored by Yang Guang for decades, because as an emperor, the most indispensable thing for Yang Guang is a peerless beauty.

Among them, there must be secrets unknown to outsiders.

Now, seeing that Xiao Wu was going to announce the secret of Empress Xiao, one and two of them became energetic, hoping to learn the way of controlling husband from Empress Xiao, so that their husbands would exclusively pamper their own lives.

Xiao Wu said: "Israel serves my husband, when the color fades, love is relaxed, and love is unrequited."

The most beautiful age of a woman is very short. If she only pleases her husband with her beauty, she will be disgusted sooner or later.Therefore, a woman's self-positioning is very important.

"what's next?"

"Since it is difficult to serve others with sex for a long time, then use poetry and articles as the soul, improve self-cultivation from the inside out, and become a good helper in your husband's career and a bosom friend in life!"

"For example..." Xiao Wu picked up a collection of poems, and the strong fragrance of ink made her smile beautifully: "My General Tai Sui writes marching diaries every day, and what they write is real. Combat experience, sorted into a book, is a priceless military book that will be passed down for thousands of years, but the general's literary talent is not so good. If the general's wife is outstanding, she can compile it on her behalf! Thousands of years later, not only the general's name will be left in history, but the general and his wife's The experience must also be a beautiful story that future generations will talk about. Similarly, civil servants also have their own political experience, and the collection of books is also a priceless cultural treasure for governing the country and resettling the people! What is more important than a temporary gain or a long-lasting reputation Whichever is lighter, you sisters should know how to choose..."

Princess Qin entertained officials' family members and proposed "six realms of life" which caused a sensation in the whole city. Civil and military officials and the people of Yecheng all praised the princess for her self-denial and frugality.

The release and popularity of "Six Realms of Life" has also given women a distinction of taste. The wives of officials are ashamed of extravagance, because everyone thinks that wearing gold, silver, and jewels is the lowest and most vulgar state. If you wear it, you must be laughed to death by others.

Under the guidance of public opinion, the style of painting has changed drastically. The wives no longer wear gold and silver, and all of them voluntarily change to the literary style. route.

Women are restrained, and so are men!
The flashy wind is washed away.

(End of this chapter)