Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 14 The Story of the Stone

Although Princess Taiping has a mansion in Chang'an City, she has lived in the palace for a long time. After all, her relatives are all in the palace, and no one has the right to object.Although the Princess Mansion is free, it lacks some taste to some extent. It can only be regarded as an industry, a place to rest, and a house to relax when you are unhappy.

But for the last week, he can only stay at the Princess Mansion, after all, he will have guests soon.

As for Cui Xuan, neither Empress Wu nor Princess Taiping intended to let him go out of the game directly. It would be good to get to know the aristocratic family through this. Princess Taiping always has some good suggestions for political affairs.

This is an opportunity to get to know a son who is highly valued by the family.

It is said that since the fourth son is going to visit, empty-handed is definitely not enough, so you have to choose a decent gift.As long as you don't become a son-in-law, there is no harm in befriending Princess Taiping.No matter who is selected or not, they will definitely show their favor.

Wang Bin was very troubled by this matter. He was the one who had to attend, so what should he give?A headache for one person is not as good as a headache for two people. There is a ready-made military adviser that can be used, and it is not in vain.

"Brother Shen, what gift should I prepare? Princess Taiping doesn't have any special hobbies, and few people in the palace talk about the princess's preferences. How should I prepare this meeting gift?"

Shen Sanwen glanced at him contemptuously, "Think for yourself." Then he continued to lean on the gazebo pillar, closing his eyes and meditating.

It was the turn of summer and autumn, the sun had already risen, and Shen Sanwen came to the gazebo after breakfast early in the morning. He didn't want to waste this wonderful time. It was a good time to enjoy the cool breeze and think about life. Can't be bothered.

The gazebo is in the front yard of the palace, located in the middle of a small lake. Different aquatic plants are planted in the four corners of the gazebo, including lotus leaves, green radish, and green leaves that cannot be named. There is a willow tree on the edge. I don’t know such a courtyard. It took a lot of manpower and material resources to build it, and it is indescribably comfortable to sit on the chairs next to the water in the pavilion.

"It is said that when people are in a bad mood, they are blown by the breeze on the surface of the lake, and the water vapor will come into contact with them, making them relax, forget their troubles, smile unconsciously, and feel good. Brother Wang, why are you so impetuous?"

Wang Bin saw that Shen San asked nothing to do with himself, and not only became curious, but also wanted to know Shen San asked's attitude towards Princess Taiping, "Brother Shen, what gift do you plan to give? Why don't you write a poem and talk about it?" Show your heart? If your poem touches the heart of a beautiful woman, I can also reduce a lot of troubles. Sending calligraphy and paintings to princesses may not like it, there is no shortage of brocade princesses, beautiful jade and ceramics, but there is nothing suitable to sell in my hands. If it is just a normal visit Well, if you lose your manners during this special period, I'm afraid it will be recorded because of negligence. Brother Shen, don't you have an idea with me?"

Shen Sanwen slowly opened his eyes, "I have only met the princess once, how can I give you this idea?"

Wang Bin lay on the table and said weakly, "Brother Shen, although I met the princess for the first time, I think Brother Shen knows Princess Taiping very well. In other words, Brother Shen has seen many things and knows women well. Analyzing many things."

Shen Sanwen heard these words very useful, and stood up happily, "Of course. But Princess Taiping is not short of money, and your gifts are too ordinary to gain favor. You must give one that is valuable enough to make the princess love it but not A heartwarming gift. The Cui family must not allow Cui Xuan to marry the princess, so this time the son-in-law must be selected from you and Xue Shao. I have never seen a jade and porcelain princess. Sending a jade as a gift is because you despise the princess, or If she despises her, it is better not to give it away."

"Then I can't go empty-handed." For this reason, Wang Bin became more powerless and sighed silently.

"Have you seen that rockery over there? The rocks next to the rockery are not small." Shen San asked pointing, and said in a whisper.

"This stone is not only of great origin. The stone is like a boy riding an elephant, which means auspiciousness. The ancients said that there are elephants in peace. Whichever is auspicious, it means that it will enter the phase. The word "Ya" on it is the ancestor of the Wang family, King Situ of the Han Dynasty. As engraved by Yun, generations of the Wang family grew up beside this stone. I have no right to dispose of this stone, and if I give a stone to the princess, she might not like it."

Shen Sanwen shook her head. In history, Princess Taiping was a person who liked ostentation and was keen on arranging real estate. This stone might be to her liking.But this silly boy is unwilling to give it away, if he doesn't give it now, he won't be able to give it away if he has the opportunity in the future.

Shen San asked with a strange tone, as if scolding the younger generation, said unhurriedly, "Brother Wang! If this stone is not so meaningful to the Wang family, then it is useless to send it out. It is because of the beautiful appearance of this stone." , and it is of great significance, in order to highlight your respect for the princess and the royal family's respect for the princess. The princess has lived in the palace for a long time, and there must not be many strange stones like this in the princess mansion. At present, the Holy Majesty advocates frugality, and it is impossible to buy everywhere, which is a waste of money, but this kind of Stones are hard to come by, and they are very suitable for the decoration of the Princess Mansion. The Princess is not short of anything, so it is very important to satisfy her face. Although it seems that giving this gift is useless now, it is the easiest and profitable to befriend the Princess I don’t need to say much about how Princess Taiping is favored now. Judging from the Queen’s skills and current status, the people who will be emperors in the future can only be the princess’s brothers. But if the princess is not stupid, if the prince does not have an affair with the princess, he will definitely help her three royal brothers. Although the princess is favored today, it is only limited to the inner court. In the future, when the new king comes to the throne, the power of the princess may not be inferior to today's Empress Wu, I'm afraid ten such stones won't be able to enter her eyes."

Wang Bin suddenly realized, "Brother Shen is really tall!", and stood up as he said, "Besides, giving this stone clearly expresses the intention of friendship, but there is no pursuit of men and women, only blessings, and the princess will not treat you I have too many good feelings."

After finishing speaking, he stepped out of the gazebo and began to arrange the stones.After Zhengyang, there will be more entertainment, so we will go to visit the princess and invite her to go out. There is not much time left for him.However, sending this stone can only be done first, and the old men of the Wang family may not agree.

This stone is not light, and it may take eight to ten people to carry it out, and it can't alarm the clan elders. I really want to give them a pile of sweat medicine, and let them put it down.

After spending two full months of money, Wang Bin found ten strong, quiet, hard-working hard workers, bought stretchers suitable for transporting stones, cushions around the stones, and arranged carriages for transportation.

The road around Qishi is narrow, so he used the excuse of changing the bed by himself to avoid scratching the stone, so he covered Yashi tightly, and then the surrounding people surrounded him tightly, stealing beams and changing pillars in a hurry.All the way out of the mansion, transported to the carriage.In order to prevent anyone from discovering, people were specially arranged to guard the stone.

The carriage walked on the road with difficulty, slowly approaching the destination.Wang Bin didn't take the carriage, but followed the carriage to look after the important gift.

At this time, Shen Sanwen also began to prepare his presents.

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