Fair Lady

On the big day of celebration, the summer house is decorated by the court ladies, even the branches are tied with red silk and hung with red or gold ties.

Shuyao lamented that the people who come out of this palace are different, and the whole house has been changed by three or two actions. Although the things used are indeed good things, they must be well matched, right?Otherwise, it will easily become a bunch of red and green, silver and gold, a mess of tackiness.Unlike now, it is both festive and lively, but not gaudy.

The three brothers and sisters of Shujie are all dressed in red, and the two brothers and Jin Xida wear the same style of round-neck robes with floral satin, except that Jin Xida's robes are purple red, and the brothers are madder red.

Shuyao also wears red rose flower make-up and gown, with red sable fur rolling around the neckline and cuffs, and a pink long skirt inside, making her look even more tender and slim.

Almost all the guests arrived, and the ceremony began, presided over by the ritual officer of the Ministry of Rites.

Jin Xida and the three of them brought Shujie to worship the sky first, and then bowed in the direction of the palace. Finally, the three brothers and sisters of Shujie bowed to their adoptive father Jin Xida three times, and respectfully received the meeting gift that Jin Xida carefully prepared early in the morning. Li Cheng.

Everyone applauded, congratulations, praise, and all kinds of good words were thrown at the newly promoted father and son like money.

Just as he was about to enter the table, the Dafuzi's father-in-law beside the emperor arrived, and the court ladies and eunuchs who were carrying, hugging, and carrying boxes of all sizes rushed in behind him.The father-in-law of Dafuzi took the long gift list and sang and read it breathlessly. It was a reward from the emperor to the three brothers and sisters of Shujie.

A few days ago, Shuwen watched all kinds of furniture, objects, and decorations being carried into the summer house, and kept tsk tsk: "The emperor is so generous!" Now he smiled even more: "The emperor is really rich!"

Shujie tapped his head amusedly: "Little money fan, you haven't heard that it's been so many years. The emperor's gift to the adoptive father has been rejected. The emperor made up for it on purpose. It's the emperor's great love for the adoptive father. "

Dafuzi's father-in-law who was talking to Jin Xida heard Shujie's words and nodded secretly: he sees clearly, thinks clearly, and has a future.

After the ceremony was completed, Shuyao was going to take Lan Jin to the backyard. After Nangongmiao, Xu Nian'er and Zhen Kemin arrived, they separated from their family members and went directly to Shuyao's Mingyue Garden.

Shuwen looked envious: "I've never seen what Sister Miao looks like. Sister, let Sister Miao wait for me later. Don't go so fast, my brother and I will go find you after the banquet."

Shujie said softly: "You go on your own, don't get involved with elder brother, I have told you many times, the reputation of a girl's family is very important, this is not our small county." Shuwen was only nine years old.But he is already married, where can he casually meet a girl who is about to be married?How amazing is it to be discovered?That's called a private meeting.

Shuwen curled his lips and made a grimace.what the hell?If it ruined her reputation just by looking at it, then sister Miao should have married his elder brother to be his sister-in-law long ago. At that time, elder brother rescued sister Miao from under the horse's hooves, wouldn't she hug her?

In fact, Shujie really wanted to see Nangong Miao without a veil.No reason, just want to see.Um.As handsome as her brother is, she must have good looks.The "reunion" scene just now appeared in Shujie's mind again.

At that time, Shujie was greeting Prince Jing with his uncle, when Nangong Miao's direct elder brother, Nangong Second Young Master Nangong Yi, brought Nangong Miao there.Nangong Miao is taller than two or three years ago. She wears a pink-blue dress, a cap of the same color, and a lotus-colored hooded cape.Nangong Yuzhen, Ke's mother, and the two personal servant girls, Hongxiu and Hongyi, followed behind her.

Nangong Miao bowed to Shujie.Said to Nangong Yi: "Second brother, this is Mr. Xia who saved me back then."

Nangong Yi cupped his fists at Shujie: "Young Master Xia, I will never thank you for your kindness. If you need anything in the future, as long as I, Nangong Yi, can help you, I will never refuse."

Shujie hurriedly said: "Mr. Nangong is polite. Miss Nangong is a good friend of her brother and sister. Those two little guys were still talking about it last night." Shuyao happened to be called by Aunt Lan to meet a familiar female guest. Wen Ze was reminiscing about the past with Zhong Jiayi.

For some reason, Shujie always felt that Nangong Miao was looking at him, although through the veil, it seemed that as long as he met the hidden sight, he would be able to meet the big black eyes that he remembered.

Cursing himself "I'm a demon", Shujie quickly turned his attention away and asked the maid to take Nan Gongmiao and his party to Mingyue Garden. Today, there will be a separate table in Mingyue Garden, all girls from the boudoir.

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At this time, Nan Gongmiao in Mingyue Garden was reading Shuyao's pot of black chrysanthemums. The memory of the flower market in Damingfu City came to mind again, with a warm smile on his face, and the handsome figure of Shujie appeared in front of his eyes , and the scene where she fell from the sky and jumped onto the horseback with her in his arms.

It has been almost three years, and she always thinks of that handsome figure from time to time, and misses the perfect blend of fortitude and elegance.At first, she didn't think much about it, she just felt that Shujie had saved her, and it was normal to think of him often.What's more, I often correspond with Shuyao sister and brother. Shujie is their eldest brother, so I naturally thought of it together.

Until her parents got engaged to her last year, a thought popped up: If she wanted to live with a man for the rest of her life, she hoped that he would be Shu Jie.

Nangong Miao was frightened by her "bold and absurd" idea, and she forced herself not to think about the name "Xia Shujie" any more.Unexpectedly, the more restrained you are, the more uncontrollable your thoughts become. I even dreamed that Shujie was holding me on a horse several times. His embrace was very warm and made me feel very safe...

Just now she recognized Shujie as soon as she entered the door, her heart was beating so fast, she had never been so grateful that she was wearing a veil, because she knew her cheeks must be redder than the robe on Shujie, but, It was the first time she discovered that a man could wear alizarin red so beautifully.

Knowing that it is impossible for her and Shujie to be together, and she is going to get married next August, Nan Gongmiao still hopes to see Shujie a few more times, and remember him in her heart, that's good...

"Sister Miao," Shuyao's cheerful voice interrupted Nangong Miao's train of thought.

Nangongmiao turned around happily, Shuyao was stunned, she had always imagined that Nangongmiao must be a beautiful woman, and Mother Liu also said that Nangongmiao's grandmother was from the Western Regions.Therefore, the appearance of Nangongmiao's mother is a little different from that of ordinary women in Dazhou, she is very beautiful. If Nangongmiao is like her mother, she must have an extraordinary appearance, but Shuyao is still shocked by Nangongmiao who looks like a person in a painting in front of her.

"Sister Miao, you are so beautiful." Shuyao, who came back to her senses, was very embarrassed by her gaffe, and said awkwardly, holding Nangong Miao's hand.

Nangong Miao smiled: "Yao'er is also very beautiful." The smiling Nangong Miao is even more eye-catching, making people seem to see the blue sky, white clouds, and endless grasslands. That is a pleasant and refreshing smile.

Nian'er and Zhen Kemin who followed Shuyao couldn't take their eyes off either.How can there be such a beautiful woman?No wonder she was either wearing a veil or a veiled hat. Shuyao had known her for so long and this was the first time she saw her real face today.

Nian'er blushed, she thought that she had once jokingly said to Shuyao: "Is that sister Miao of yours wearing a veil all the time because of the scar on her face?" Creamy, white as porcelain, not even a single pore can be seen.

Nian'er has attended many banquets in the past two years since she came to Beijing.There are also those plum appreciation feasts and poetry gatherings held by the daughters of the boudoir, but they have never met Nangong Miao, but they have met the other two girls of the Nangong family, Nangong Ying and Nangong Qiao, many times.Although those two were pretty, they couldn't compare with Nangong Miao, especially in temperament.

After a short period of shock, Shuyao regained her intimacy: "Sister Miao, we have all prepared the gifts for Jiji next month, including the 'Red Dew Pearl' prepared by my elder brother and Shuwen. What about a pair of 'Hongluzhen' screens. Sister Miao, when you get married, I will embroider you a screen with four panels and eight kinds of top-quality camellias on the four panels and eight sides, how about?" Shuyao knows, Nangong Miao, like her elder brother, is a camellia fan.

"Of course, the flowers embroidered by our Yao'er are the same as the real ones. But you can embroider a small screen. It's too hard to embroider a large screen. It hurts your eyes." Nangong Miao didn't expect much about getting married, but Niang said Dazhou is different from the Western Regions. Marriage is ordered by the parents and the matchmaker's words. The relationship can only be cultivated slowly after marriage. Everyone came here like this.Having said that, she always felt that this was not the life she wanted.

Shuyao keenly caught the flash of loneliness in Nangong Miao's eyes. Could it be that sister Miao didn't like that marriage?

Nangong Miao's fiancé is Tang Sitong, the eldest grandson of the University Scholars' Mansion, and the top scholar of the last Jinke.Although the Tang family is not a big family, but from the time of the Tang University scholar, three generations of ancestors and grandchildren have produced two top scholars, one Tanhua, and five Jinshi, which can be regarded as a noble and scholarly family.

The Nangong family is the richest man in the Great Zhou Dynasty. They have no shortage of money or power. They have "tacitly understood" with the royal family for several generations. The most important way of life is not to participate in the battle for the throne, stay away from the family of powerful officials, and avoid arousing the suspicion of the emperor.

The daughters of the Nangong family marry more scholarly families, which just neutralizes their "copper smell", wins the approval of scholars and scholars, earns some fame, and stays away from power struggles.

Shuyao heard from Mother Liu that Tang Sitong was a talented person with a gentle manner, and the Tang family did not have the chaotic relationship of the big family.Why is sister Miao so sad?Doesn't seem like she's happy with the marriage?

Nangong Miao suddenly noticed Shuyao's scrutinizing gaze, and lightly pinched the tip of her small nose amusedly: "Little Yaoer, what are you thinking? Aren't sister Miao afraid that you are working too hard? Come on, why don't you introduce your friends?" ? One of them is your sister Nianer, right?"

Nian'er hurried forward: "I'm Xu Nian'er, and I've heard sister Yao'er mention Nangong girl many times, can I call you sister Miao too?" The feeling of friendship is especially rare in the circle of ladies from aristocratic families in the capital.

Nangong Miao smiled and her eyes were as beautiful as a crescent moon: "Of course, you are Yao'er's older sister, and naturally you are also my younger sister. Then this is Yao'er's cousin, Miss Zhen."

Except for Shuyao who is the youngest among the girls, the other three are all about the same age, and they all have relatively simple temperaments, so they get along very well. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations , monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation.)

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