Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 61 Viewing Lotus
  The Zhao brothers came back to participate in the Lotus Viewing Festival on June 24. It is said that this day is the birthday of the Lotus Fairy, the goddess of flowers in June, and it is also a day for unmarried men and women to compete.

In the early morning, white lotuses bloomed in the pond in the Lotus Garden, which looked particularly fresh and refined among the green lotus leaves.

The melodious sound of music came, it was the musicians from the Palace Music Square playing "Ode to the Lotus".

"Don't leave early, there are still people who leave early." Yang Hao sighed.

When we arrived at the pond, there were two roads. On the left stood a chamberlain, and on the right stood a palace maid. At this point, the men and women would be separated.

Entering the waterside pavilion, Zhao Wangshu saw many acquaintances, including Lu Wenqiu, Qin Youzi, Sun Miaoying, and Sun Miaoyu, girls from the Yongguo Palace.
  Zhao Wangshu smiled and nodded as a courtesy, but did not go over to talk.

Zhao Shuqing said, "Sister Shu, if you don't know them, why don't you go over and say hello?"

"You know them too. If you want to say hello, just go by yourself. No need to bother me." The more Zhao Wangshu came into contact with her, the more he realized that this person was not someone to be friends with.

"I'm afraid that someone will shamelessly get in touch with her and others will ignore her." Zhao Jiahua said in a weird manner.

Zhao Shuqing looked stern and lowered her head without saying anything else. She knew that Zhao Wangshu and the others didn't want to see her now.

After a while, several more girls came.

Lin Qianyi and Zhu Siyun also came, both dressed in bright and beautiful costumes.

At three o'clock, Princess Liao, who was hosting the Lotus Viewing Banquet, came, accompanied by several girls.

Zhao Wangshu only knew Yao Shanzhi, and it was Zhao Shuangzhi who told them, "The one wearing the red palace dress is the eldest princess, the one wearing the blue skirt is Princess Jiahe of the Liao Palace, and the one wearing the pink dress is the emerging county princess of the Guangyu Palace." .”

After saying this, she glanced sideways at Zhao Jiahua with a smug look on her face. These people were all noble ladies she knew when she entered the palace.

Zhao Jiahua snorted coldly and turned his head to the other side, not looking at her.

Princess Liao sat down, and the girls saluted and said, "I have met the princess, and I hope you are safe, princess."

"No need to be polite, please get up." Princess Liao is a beautiful woman in her thirties, wearing a purple palace dress, a high bun, and a head full of pearls.

"Today is the Lotus Viewing Festival. I wonder which girl is willing to compose a poem to promote elegance?" Princess Liao did not hesitate and went directly to the topic.

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Youzi said: "My little girl would like to write a poem to inspire others."

Princess Liao nodded slightly, and Qin Youzi slowly recited: "Lotus bloom leisurely in the green pond, and fairy figures dance in the clouds with fragrance. Dewdrops roll among the green leaves, and the breeze plucks the heartstrings."

"Good poem, good poem. Miss Qin is worthy of being the niece of the great scholar of Qin, and her family is very knowledgeable." Princess Liao praised openly and secretly sarcastically, who made Qin Youzi's father, Qiao Guogong, not good at writing, but not good at martial arts.

"The princess is so complimentary." Qin Youzi said happily.

"Well-written poems should be rewarded." As soon as Princess Liao raised her hand, a palace maid came over with a tray with a small brocade box on it. Princess Liao picked up the brocade box and opened it. Inside was a pair of lotus flower earrings.

"Thank you, Princess." Qin Youzi took the little brocade box and was very happy. She turned around and picked it up at Fang Jingshu, smiling proudly.

Fang Jingshu twitched the corner of her mouth and shook the fan in her hand.

Princess Liao asked again: "Is there any other girl who would like to write poetry?"

Zhao Shuqing was very excited. If she had a reputation, would it be easier to marry Chen Xiao? He stood up and said, "My little daughter would like to compose a poem."

"Who is this?" Princess Liao looked at her strangely.

"Aunt, she is Zhao Shuqing, the Queen's niece." Yao Shanzhi took a step forward and said.

"It's Miss Zhao. Take a closer look. She looks a bit like the Queen. Then please invite Miss Zhao." Princess Liao had a smile on her lips and a cold look in her eyes.

Zhao Shuqing thought for a while and then recited: "The rippling green waves reflect the shadow of the lotus, and the flowers bloom and fall, recalling the passage of time. Drops of dew moisten the lotus heart, and the wind carries the fragrance into the painting screen.""     "Good poetry, appreciate it. "The Princess of Liao gave Zhao Shuqing a gilt hairpin with a lotus head.

Zhao Shuqing held the hairpin and returned to his original position to sit down.

Princess Liao smiled and asked: "Is there any other girl who is interested in writing poems? Don't hide your clumsiness."

The girls hesitated. The poems they wrote may not be as good as those written by Qin Youzi and Zhao Shuqing, and they did not want to be reduced to a foil.

At this time, the palace maid who was standing by the pond and looking towards the other side turned around and reported: "Princess, the young master and the others have rowed over."

Princess Liao smiled and glanced at the girls, "Since the gentlemen are here, let us appreciate their poetic talent."

The girls rushed to look over there, and not long after, they saw a lotus leaf boat carrying several young men appear.

The young master at the front, tall and tall, with flowing clothes and mantle, is the third prince Lin Da.

Behind him, several young masters were also handsome and majestic. Zhao Wangshu knew one of them, Ling Hao, the youngest son of the Minister of Rites.

The lotus leaf boat docked on the shore, Lin Da bowed his hands and saluted, "My nephew, please give my regards to Aunt Wang."

"I've met the princess, she's safe." The young masters saluted.

"Third prince, there is no need to be polite. Young masters, there is no need to be polite." Princess Liao raised her hand to support her. "In previous years, the host of the banquet would set the topic. This year, we will change the pattern and ask someone to bring the lottery tube."

The palace maid held out the lottery tube, and Princess Liao continued: "The third prince and several young masters will draw lots. Whatever word is drawn will be used as the title, regardless of the poem or rhyme."

On the Lotus Festival, I have been writing poems and lyrics with lotus as the title for many years, but I have been unable to come up with new ideas. The most important thing is that some young men with no talent and learning have hired ghostwriters to deceive girls who want to marry talented men.

You must know that the most important part of the Lotus Festival is not to worship the flower god, nor to recite poems, but to court a mate.

Princess Liao's move made the young master who had prepared in advance a mistake and made it easier for him to select the truly talented young master.

She would go to such trouble to get her daughter Jia and princess Lin Hanyan. Lin Hanyan will be pregnant next year.

Lin Da took the lead in drawing lots, and he drew the word "Qing".

He pondered for a moment and then said loudly: "The clear lotus pond reflects the sun, and the fish play in front of the boat reflecting the green moss.

Sit quietly on the shore and watch the beautiful scenery, and let your heart flow leisurely with the lake water. "

Princess Liao smiled and praised: "The three princes are all talented and talented. This poem is fresh and natural, without any sense of sculpture."

"Thank you Aunt Wang for the compliment." Lin Da smiled slightly, "I wonder which girl is willing to share a poem with you?"

When Liu Qiangwei heard this, her eyebrows were furrowed. She was not good at poetry, so she asked someone to catch her when she knew she would have to write poems at the Lotus Festival.

But Princess Liao's actions made her efforts in vain, and now she can't deal with the third prince's poems.

"My little girl is not talented, I want to try to sing a song with her." A girl said.

Zhao Wangshu turned around and saw a beautiful girl wearing a pink skirt, a bun with a bun, and a face with oval seeds. She didn't recognize her, and she didn't know which house she was from.

Princess Liao obviously didn't recognize her either. Princess Jiahe reminded her mother, "Concubine, she is Wang Danya, the concubine of Uncle Zhongqin's family."

"It turns out to be Miss Wang, please invite Miss Wang." Princess Liao said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)