Yutai Bi

Chapter 218
She pulled Cen Sanniang to sit beside her.Only then did everyone greet the old lady, and sat down in priority.

The eldest lady smiled and said: "Our family has a first-rank princess, I think it will make my mother happy."

The second wife thought of her husband who was assigned to Youzhou, and she was taken care of by Cen Sanniang's eldest uncle, who became a clerk in the army. She also jokingly said: "Sanniang has a good life, and the emperor bestowed her marriage. This is a great gift from heaven."

The fourth lady thought of her Qiniang, and took the opportunity to ask the old lady for a reward: "The second sister-in-law and the third sister-in-law are not in the mansion. The eldest lady has been married long ago, and only the third lady and the sixth lady and Qiniang play together in the mansion. Now that Sanniang is back, mother will ask Qiniang to come out so that the sisters can catch up with each other."

Since Qiniang was sent back to Longzhou, she has been locked by the old lady in the water pavilion in the back garden, and three meals a day are sent to her.No one is allowed to see.

The fourth lady talked about Qiniang, and the old lady thought of the seventh young master of the Fang family, and remembered that Cen Sanniang was betrothed to him before, but they divorced because of the Teng family.Qiniang wanted to die or live, regardless of her boudoir's reputation.Let her out, if she offends Sanniang, the Cen family's flattery will spoil the atmosphere.She didn't think that Sanniang and Qiniang were really on good terms, so she gave the fourth lady a warning look, and said lightly, "Qiniang is sick, what should I do when I'm sick? I'm going to get married in autumn, so let her take care of herself." It's right. Sanniang won't be offended, will she?"

Cen Sanniang has no interest in Qiniang at all, and still wants to say a few words of concern: "Since Qiniang is ill, there is no reason for her to force herself out. I should go visit her."

The fourth lady shrank back from the old lady's stare, thinking that Qiniang had been imprisoned for so long, and felt uncomfortable.Although she is a concubine, she grew up holding her in her hands.If I had known that Qiniang had taken a fancy to the seventh young master of the Fang family, and that Sanniang was going to withdraw from the Fang family, it would be better to fulfill Qiniang first.Qiniang, who is so clever, has been locked in the water pavilion for more than half a year, and even during the Chinese New Year, she was only allowed to see her once with a food box.She was so thin that she lost her shape, and her eyes lost their luster.

The purpose of raising a daughter is to get help from in-laws. Looking at Qiniang's appearance, she might never return to Cen's family after she gets married.These words were stuffy in her heart, and she dared not say a word.

The fourth lady became happy again after thinking about it.She thought proudly, fortunately, Liu Niang was the side concubine that Prince Teng personally asked for the title of concubine.King Teng took the job of the governor of Longzhou, and the Cen family's limelight in Longzhou was the same for a while.

Even Qiniang, a concubine, was betrothed to the grandson of the Wang family.

The girls of Cen's family competed one by one.After Wuniang entered the palace to be a beauty, the daughter of the Wang family was still a Baolin.Hey, Wu Niang's life was not good, and she died of a sudden illness.But the fourth wife of the Cen family married Saburo, the old Duke of Yuchi, and Sanniang Cen even married Du Guogong directly, and was granted a first-rank imperial order.Liu Niang also became the prince's side concubine and entered the imperial family's jade plate.In the past, Mrs. Wang didn't even look down on Liu Niang, but later she came to the house to be a matchmaker for her grandson and settled Qiniang.Don't they all look at the success of the daughters of the Cen family?

The fourth lady sighed with emotion, her own family, Goro Qiro, has grown up, and the ninth brother is a good book reader, and has a brother-in-law to support him, so he has a bright future.For a moment, I felt that except for the unreliable fourth master, the eldest lady was not as blessed as myself.His back straightened up a little more.

At this time, the girl from the outside came to report: "The side concubine has entered the mansion, and the sedan chair has arrived at the second gate."

Madam Cen was startled.Usually, the palace has strict rules, even though they all live in Longzhou City, Cen Liuniang is usually not allowed to go out of the mansion to visit relatives at Cen's house except for the New Year.The Cen family sent someone to visit earlier, but the gift was received and the gift was returned, but the person was easily invisible.Liu Niang came back suddenly, probably because the prince was looking for Du Yansui and Cen Sanniang.

She helped Tian's mother's hand to get up and said: "The side concubine is returning home, she should greet her in person."

The side concubine entered the imperial clan's jade dish.Regardless of whether the royal family has errands or not, the blood is noble, and no matter how big the official is, they must first perform the national ceremony.

The crowd surrounded the old lady and left the main room, but hadn't left the yard yet.Cen Liuniang walked in with a smile.

The old lady took the lead in bowing and saluting: "Old lady, please greet my mother."

Kneeling is a great gift.For example, Cen Sanniang needs to kneel when she is ordered to enter the palace to thank her.Usually bowing and bowing.To Cen Liuniang, the old lady bowed, and the others bowed their knees.

Cen Liuniang quickly walked a few steps to help the old lady up: "Grandma, you don't have to be polite."

She greeted the elders, the first wife, the second wife and the fourth wife, one by one.Turning his eyes, he saw Cen Sanniang and other peers and sister-in-laws, and his tone became a little lighter: "Get up."

Helping the old lady into the room affectionately, Cen Liuniang raised her eyebrows, and said to the female official of the palace who followed: "I will talk about the family with my grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and sister-in-law. You can wait outside."

I saw one of the nuns with a solemn face, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Since the side concubine has entered the royal family, she should be cautious in her words and deeds, and the old slave dare not leave her post without permission."

He ordered the other maids to stand guard in the corridor, and followed in with a straight back.

Cen Liuniang sneered, raised her hand and slapped Mammy on the face: "My lord has allowed me to talk about family affairs today, not state etiquette. Get out!"

"Since the prince has agreed, this old slave should obey." The nun bowed in humiliation, her back was straightened, she walked to the door and stood there, as if she wanted to be slapped.

Everyone was taken aback by this royal demeanor.Cen Liuniang put a smile on her face as if nothing happened, helped Mrs. Cen to sit down, knelt down and saluted: "Granddaughter wishes grandma a happy life and good health!"

She got up and bowed her knees to the wives, and affectionately called the mother of the aunt and the second aunt.Next to the sisters-in-law bowed to salute.Then he took Cen Sanniang's hand and said: "Sanniang, I heard that you came back to sacrifice to your parents. I was so happy that I didn't fall asleep for several nights. It's so good to see you! Ah, we really have a good understanding, and the colors of our clothes are the same."

Cen Liuniang also wore a silver-red shirt with large sleeves, which was tied into a white high-waisted skirt, and the belt was so slender that the waist was barely enough to hold.A jade-colored shawl is held between her arms.Pulled a half-foot-high bun.In the middle, she wore an exquisite crown, with a gold background, flowers and leaves in the shape of flowers and leaves, inlaid with rubies, dazzling and dazzling, making her complexion extraordinarily gorgeous.

"That's comparable to the beauty of your empress. The queens and empresses in the palace once praised your beauty, and said that the prince is very lucky." Cen Sanniang praised her a few words with a smile.

A trace of sarcasm flashed in Cen Liuniang's eyes, and in a blink of an eye she beckoned the female officer with a smile all over her face, bringing in gifts, all of which were valuable silk jewelry.

Cen Sanniang also laughed: "Your Majesty came over as soon as you sat down. Compared with your Majesty, my gift is not enough. Ah Qiu, bring the present."

She gave the old lady and several aunts a pair of gold hairpins.The sister-in-laws are a pair of jade hairpins.The cousins ​​kiss the inkstone of the same color, and the cousins ​​each have a set of pens.Nephews and nieces all have purses containing two silver ingots.There is also a cart of soil instruments.

Then he handed Cen Siniang's gift list to Mrs. Cen.

Mrs. Cen beamed and said, "It's hard for you to bring so many gifts after traveling thousands of miles away."

These words are very sweet.Cen Sanniang couldn't help feeling that her cousin was too good at talking.Compared with the gifts from Cen Liuniang, the gifts were considered thinner, and the old man was willing to considerate her and traveled thousands of miles. Just this stooping and flattering attitude softened her heart a lot.

The mother who was in charge outside came to report: "The old man sent his servants to tell the old lady that everyone is here, please move forward to the old lady and wives."

Mrs. Cen held out her hand to Cen Sanniang: "Today is a reception banquet specially prepared for the Duke and Sanniang. When I was happy, I forgot the time. Go eat."

Cen Sanniang helped the old lady, and the group went to the garden behind.

The night in May was neither hot nor cold, and the wind was gentle.The banquet is held in the lakeside pavilion and the corridors on both sides of the garden.Because it was a family banquet, and they were all close relatives, there was no screen to separate them.Hundreds of lamps were lit to brighten the room.

Mrs. Cen sat in the middle of the chief, and Cen Sanniang and Cen Liuniang sat on the left and right because of their identities.The eldest lady, the second lady and the fourth lady accompanied the last seat.The daughters-in-law of the next three rooms opened a table, and the children opened a table.Three tables were opened in Huikou.

At this moment, the eldest lady and the fourth lady could see Du Yansui's face clearly. They exchanged glances and forcibly suppressed the surprise in their hearts.

The old man got up and held a cup to respect the old lady first, and everyone left their seats with their cups to greet him.As soon as I sat down, I heard a servant come to report: "The prince is here!"

Cen Sanniang glanced at Du Yansui quickly, seeing him smiling at her, she felt a little more at ease.

"My lord is here, boss, go and meet him quickly." Mrs. Cen ordered.

The old man left his seat and walked quickly.

Old Mrs. Cen yelled at Liu Niang: "Why is the prince here?"

Cen Liuniang glanced at Sanniang thoughtfully, and said with a smile: "At least I'm also on the jade book. The prince is your grandson-in-law, why can't you come? When the granddaughter left the mansion, the prince also ordered that today we only talk about family rituals." It's just that there was something in the mansion earlier, and they only said that they would come if they were free. The granddaughter didn't dare to guarantee the ticket, so she didn't report to the grandmother."

Mrs. Cen beamed when she said that the prince is also your grandson-in-law.Liu Niang spoke nicely, but she still didn't dare to be too big, so she led the crowd to wait in front of the corridor.

Cen Sanniang quietly took two steps back.When Cen Liuniang saw it, she helped the old lady take a step forward and blocked Sanniang behind her.

After a cup of tea, a group of lanterns entered the garden, and the elder walked over with King Teng half a step behind.

He was wearing a moon-white robe with wide sleeves. Under the dim light, he seemed to be walking on the wind, and he was extremely handsome. (will update in the evening)
Mrs. Du bowed her body: "My lord is here, and the succulent is shining."

Everyone followed suit.

King Teng raised his hand to help, and made a gesture of invitation to the old lady: "Since it is a family banquet, please take a seat, old lady. If the atmosphere is spoiled because of this king's presence, it seems that this king should not come."

Mrs. Cen said a few words politely, and led the female relatives into the pavilion.

(End of this chapter)