Fair Lady

Looking at the crystal clear lotus face on Shuyao's head, Princess Min added a bit of jealousy.I have heard the mother and concubine mention the origin of the lotus head mask set by the imperial grandmother a long time ago. This time when she returned to Beijing, she wanted to use the lotus picking dance to become famous in the capital, and then find a way to please the emperor grandmother, act like a baby, and coax the lotus head mask. Knowing that Xia Shuyao took the lead.

Shuyao is so perceptive. Seeing Princess Min's expression, she knew that she attached great importance to the lotus-picking dance. There was a shock in her mind, and she suddenly remembered that Princess Min in her previous life seemed to be also called the lotus fairy. Could it be Because of lotus picking, right?

Shuyao in this life is not interested in these meaningless names, Yingying said with a smile: "Fu Xing has been feeling unwell for the past two days. I am afraid that my sister will invite me to dance with my sister next time." She danced on the lotus. It's for practicing, for comfort, not for performing for others.

Princess Min obviously breathed a sigh of relief, and secretly said, "You are smart." In Princess Zhen's eyes, she was even more disappointed with her sister.

In the past few days, she has heard a lot of details about Princess Fuxing's stunning performance in defeating Fanbang's provocation in the palace. See you a few times."

The queen mother herself was good at dancing when she was young (it is said that the first emperor was attracted by the queen mother's graceful dancing posture and fairy-like temperament), especially the dance related to lotus.Having lived in the palace for decades, the queen mother often enjoys dancing more than watching theatre.As for the dance that can be performed for the queen mother in the palace, which one is not selected?Whether it's the dancers or the choreography of the dance.

so.To be praised by the queen mother as "only in the sky", Xia Shuyao is definitely not "just relying on lightness kung fu to spin a few times on the lotus" as Min'er thinks.The sisters also have two female guards with good lightness skills, but when they heard that they danced on the lotus, they all looked terrified and incredulous.

Princess Zhen invited Shuyao to dance together, and if Shuyao is willing, it is a beautiful talk of "joining forces", and it can also add a fairy-like atmosphere to their lotus-picking dance. Shuyao has long been known as the lotus fairy no?

Shuyao is unwilling, and it is not good to perform alone again, just like now.If they were excused by physical discomfort, then their lotus-picking dance would definitely come out on top today.

Princess Zhen has learned one thing in the palace since she was a child: When encountering someone who is really stronger than herself and cannot surpass herself with her own efforts, she should either get rid of it or find a way to use it.As for Shuyao, she dared not and would not be able to get rid of it.

In fact, what I saw and heard in the past few days back to Beijing came down.Princess Zhen hopes that her sisters can get along well with Shuyao.Shuyao's natal family and future husband's family should not be underestimated, and her own status greatly exceeds that of the princesses and princesses who were born in the authentic royal family, including her.Not to mention that she also has well-known good fortune, unparalleled embroidery skills, and even amazing medicinal materials and medicinal diets that she brings out from time to time.There are advantages and disadvantages in making friends with her.It's a pity that after Min'er gave her thousands of warnings, she still made her little temper go wrong as soon as she turned around.

Princess Zhen could clearly feel that Shuyao was polite and alienated to them.Especially for Princess Min, she avoided her even more.

well.Don't know how much room to make up?Princess Zhen was feeling emotional when she heard a sigh: "It's a pity, I still want to have a chance to feast my eyes today and enjoy the lotus dance of Princess Fuxinggui. Hehe, but the girl's body is the most important thing, and everything else is still important." Have the opportunity."

Everyone followed the voice and looked back.The person who spoke was an old lady wearing a golden chrysanthemum-patterned gown on a blue background, walking slowly towards this side.

The old lady's face is kind and generous.At first glance, she was the kind of old lady who was born rich and well-educated.On her left and on her right are a good-looking woman in her thirties, and a bright and beautiful girl in her [-] or [-] years old with a double bun.Behind the three of them were three or four maidservants.

Shuyao inexplicably had an intuition formed in her mind: these three people are the three grandparents of the Ke family.

Sure enough, the old lady came forward quickly, and solemnly bowed with the two people around her: "Ms. Ke has met Princess Fuxinggui, Princess Zhen, and Princess Min." Mrs. Ke is also a second-rank official. Madam Gaoming, Princess Zhen and Princess Min turned sideways, and returned a half salute.

Sima Yan at the side suddenly felt sour again. She is also a princess, but only from the fourth rank, while Princess Zhen is from the second rank, Princess Min is from the third rank, Princess Yuegui is from the first rank, and Shuyao is even more superior. Grade (the eldest princess level).

Princess Zhen was very happy, and smiled at Shuyao: "Sister Fuxing, don't you know Mrs. Ke? Their grandparents and grandchildren have just returned to the capital. By the way, Mrs. Ke and the emperor's grandmother were still handkerchiefs when they were young. hand it over."

Shuyao also heard Liu's mother mention this point. Before entering the palace, the Empress Dowager had three or two boudoir close friends who were very close, and Mrs. Ke was one of them.Later, the queen mother entered the East Palace, and Mrs. Ke was pointed out by the emperor at that time to the young and promising General Ke who grew up in the temple and didn't even know who his parents were.

Shuyao shook her head with a smile: "Sister Ruozhen didn't introduce her, so Fuxing really doesn't know about it. Mrs. Ke is good, please hurry up." Mrs. Ke is an elder, and Shuyao used the honorific title.

Mrs. Ke answered heartily: "I have been away from the capital for almost 20 years, how could Princess Fuxing know about me? I have heard a lot about the legendary deeds of the princess's family and your talent and name since I was in the south. Well. When I entered the palace the day before yesterday, the Empress Dowager was also full of praise."

"Old Madam Ke is overrated, and the Empress Dowager just dotes on Fu Xing." Shuyao's face was always showing a faint smile that was neither arrogant nor impetuous, which made Madam Ke secretly sigh: she has such a magnanimity at such a young age. , Not self-confident, not proud, really should not be underestimated.

Shuyao naturally didn't know what Mrs. Ke was thinking, so she turned to look at Mrs. Ke beside Mrs. Ke.I heard from Mother Liu that when Mrs. Ke returned to her hometown, she revealed her intention to adopt a daughter in the clan (the late father and son of the Ke family were all military generals, and the youngest son, who was only 17 years old when he died, was a gifted young general. Mrs. Ke was afraid that she would not be able to cultivate such an outstanding heir and lose the name of the Ke family, so she did not plan to have a step-heir), and relatives and offshoots who wanted to adopt her daughter and granddaughter to the Ke family flocked to the Ke family. Her fame, royal rewards, Mrs. Ke's own dowry, and the imperial gold medal are all great temptations.

Ordinary people will choose young babies, preferably babies who have not yet remembered anything, so that they are easy to raise and get close to.At that time, Mrs. Ke chose Ke Shi, who was already 13 years old and "killed" her biological mother at birth. It is said that it was because Ke Shi was pure and innocent, and she had a special affinity with Mrs. Ke.

However, Shuyao felt that this seemingly gentle and silent Ke Shi was not simple. If he really had no intentions, with the notoriety of "killing his own mother" and having an unreliable father and a vicious stepmother, he would have survived Even if it is difficult, can I still win the opportunity to be the daughter of the Ke family?

Look again, even the Ke family is considered rich in their hometown, after all, they cannot be compared with the aristocratic families in the capital.But when they came to the magnificent Prince Qi's Mansion, facing so many royal relatives at once, the Ke mother and daughter did not look around curiously, or lowered their heads cowardly, which can be regarded as polite and generous, neither humble nor overbearing.

As if feeling Shuyao's sizing up, Ke Shi also looked over and smiled softly, a very comfortable and not flattering smile.

Shu Yao also responded with a smile, there is no conflict between them, as long as she and her family are not counted, whether Ke Shi is pure or cunning, it has nothing to do with her.

A farce that was supposed to cause some commotion was quietly "suppressed" after Princess Min's "intervention".Shuyao secretly smiled, she wasn't afraid of Xia Ruoxue or other people in the Xia Mansion making trouble, but it was more satisfactory if someone dealt with it first.

Therefore, in the following banquets and performances, Shuyao was in a good mood and was not affected at all. On the contrary, Sima Wu was obviously rejected by some ladies from aristocratic families. Even Sima Yan chatted with her daily friends and ignored it. she.In fact, there are a few backyards of large families that are clean and have no ulterior motives, but once they are placed on the bright side, others will naturally avoid them, and even condemn them loudly, in order to show their integrity. Virtuous character.

Today's hibiscus feast, the empress dowager, the empress, and the concubine De, who had a good relationship with Prince Qi, all specially gave prizes as rewards for the most outstanding performances. Agate beads, a cloisonné enamel target mirror painted with the pattern of a hundred years of harmony between flowers and birds, and a red gold ruyi necklace.

Because there was a temporary increase of male guests yesterday, Prince Qi’s mansion invited Princess Fu, Princess of Fu, who hosted today’s banquet, to discuss with Princess Zhen in advance. Target mirrors and necklaces are rewards for female guests, and western glass lanterns are for male guests. prizes.

The judging is based on silk flowers. The female guests each have an orchid in their hands, while the male guests each have a rose.The female guest with the most roses and silk flowers wins, while the male guest with the most orchids wins.

Princess Zhen's lotus-picking dance unsurprisingly allowed the two sisters to receive the most roses. Princess Min, who played the role of lotus flower, had two more roses than her sister. Her eyes were full of pride, and she even read the book provocatively. Yao took a look.But the next moment, I heard a "ruthless" dialogue between two male voices:

"It's a pity that Princess Gui, the lucky star, came first, otherwise Princess Min could also be called the Lotus Fairy."

"That's right, no matter how good this lotus-picking dance is, it dances on the ground after all. Fairies, of course, want to fly like Princess Fuxing. Moreover, the temperament of Princess Fuxing itself is like a fairy."

"My elder brother is lucky. The last time I was in the palace, I saw Princess Fuxing dancing on the lotus leaves with my own eyes. It's a pity that I thought I had a chance to feast my eyes today."

...(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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