Yutai Bi

Chapter 59
In mid-autumn in August, there is a banquet in the Dudu Mansion.

It is not surprising that King Teng entertained his subordinates with wine and meat.On the post of the Dudu Mansion, the female relatives were invited together.The concubine is in Chang'an, but she didn't accompany her. Who will treat her if she invites the female relatives?
Officials were also puzzled after receiving the post.After secretly inquiring, they got an unexpected news that Princess Teng will arrive in Hongzhou before August [-]th.

Men curry favor with their superiors, and it is always necessary to move around among their wives.As the head of the local military and government, he did not bring his family members to the post, which made Hongzhou officials do not know how to send gifts to the inner house of the Dudu Mansion.The arrival of Princess Teng will obviously set off a social wave in Hongzhou.With the princess in charge, everyone has a reason to walk around and party.The children of each other's family have reached the day of engagement and marriage.Visit each other and get to know each other.It's time for a few happy events in Hongzhou City.

For the wives of Hongzhou officials.Getting acquainted with Princess Teng is not only a social interaction in the house, but also Chang'an popular culture brought by Princess Teng.

Ancient times when communication was underdeveloped.A developed city has a spokesperson who can stand at the forefront of high-end, and Hongzhou is excited.

There were also various reactions in the military mansion.

The first attack was Siniang.

The third wife found the best tailor shop in Hongzhou to make the clothes for the door, and let the girls choose freely.

Cen Sanniang was not polite this time, and chose a Qingluo with a hundred butterflies and flowers.Snow-white silk is woven with patterns of butterflies and flowers.Cen Sanniang's 13-year-old body is too thin, so she planned to make a high-waisted skirt with a red large-sleeved jacket on her upper body.

Si Niang was angry: "That Qing Luo wants 30 taels of silver! Daddy's monthly salary can't afford it, how dare she be so bold!"

Liu Niang endured and endured.At first she thought Sanniang was ill, so she arranged for her to live alone in a courtyard.I am on good terms with Si Niang again, and it is not bad to live together.Immediately afterwards, she felt the difference between the third lady and Cen Sanniang.

The third lady said that Cen Sanniang was not in good health, so she spared her from going to pay her respects every day.Said that she was in poor health, and arranged for the kitchen to make tonic soup for her every day.Cen Sanniang ordered what she wanted to eat, and if the kitchen was not available, someone would be arranged to buy it.

Siniang will go to Chang'an for picking in October.The third wife was reluctant to buy a piece of Qing Luo for 30 taels of silver for Siniang.Cen Sanniang chose it, and the third lady immediately paid for it.

Liu Niang was suspicious, she secretly pulled Si Niang's skirt and whispered, "Si Niang, have you asked your mother yet? Why do I feel that San Niang doesn't seem like she came to accompany me to learn etiquette?"

"Didn't she get sick as soon as she arrived?" Si Niang also felt strange after she finished speaking, "Mother seems to be very warm to her, and she almost responds to every request."

The figure of King Teng flashed quickly in Liu Niang's mind.Young, rich, handsome... Liu Niang's heart beat quietly.She had a lightning-like intuition, and before she had time to think clearly, she made a decision: "Si Niang, King Teng's banquet, what will happen if San Niang doesn't go?"

Si Niang froze for a moment, then felt harmless.My father served as a member of the army in the governor's mansion, and the serious female family members in the mansion were my mother and myself.Three mothers and six mothers are all piggybacked.What if Sanniang goes or not?
The governor's mansion has a long history from the governor to the governor, not to mention these officials, there are also Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Judiciary, Si Bing, Si Tian and other Cao Junjun, each in charge of a piece.

Below the governor's mansion, there is a long history, a recorder, and joining the army.King Teng served as the governor and governor. In fact, the post of governor of the royal family is mostly empty. King Teng can stay in the mansion and do nothing.

The real power figure in the Governor's Mansion and the Governor's Mansion who actually handles government affairs is Changshi Biejia.The long history of Hongzhou governor's mansion is vacant, and the long history of the governor's mansion is too busy to touch the ground.Master Cen San is currently serving as Cao Canjun of the Governor's Mansion, and is in charge of the field.To please King Teng is to focus on the real lack of history of the governor's office.There is a big difference between the sixth grade and the real sixth grade.

Cen Sanniang has become a step up, but it is inconvenient for Cen San and his wife to tell Si Niang about this.For the sake of the third master's future, the orphan girl of the fourth house was lured to Hongzhou and given to her boss as Ji's concubine.Once this matter spreads, the reputation of the Cen family will be ruined.

Siniang thinks that it doesn't matter whether Sanniang attends Zhongqiu banquet or not.He wanted to make friends with Liu Niang, but he was really upset that San Niang took her mother's love for granted.On the day of the banquet, Siniang instructed the girl to put laxatives in the stew for Cen Sanniang.

Cen Sanniang didn't have a third eye, so she felt that the sour bamboo shoot and chicken skin soup was indeed a bit sour, so she took a few sips less.When the croton powder is boiled, the color will become a little darker than tea.The chicken soup simmered with sour bamboo shoots is originally bright yellow, who knew?
Not only Cen Sanniang drank it, but Mrs. Xu, Baicao and Zhiqiu shared the rest of the soup by the way.Hulala is all down.

The third lady was furious.In desperation, he decided to bring only Si Niang to attend.

Liu Niang was not reconciled.San Niang has gone, why can't I go too.

The third lady just glanced at her coldly and said: "It's a good thing your grandmother didn't send you to Chang'an now. Liu Niang, even if you are jealous that I love San Niang, you shouldn't instigate Si Niang to do this kind of obscenity." trick!"

Si Niang felt that her mother's words were serious, and tried to argue for Liu Niang: "It's my daughter's idea. What is she? It's good for our family to raise her, but she's always arrogant... Mother, why?"

The third lady's eyes were sore, she doted on Cen Sanniang, ignoring Siniang's feelings.She could only explain it from another angle: "Our Cen family has been handed down for hundreds of years. San Niang is an orphan of the fourth room. She lives in our house, so we have to treat her better. Maybe she is a bit good, she is an upstart What you did. Si Niang, when you enter the palace to run for election, is it only when you are stronger than others and no one is stronger than you? Do you only use laxatives?"

Siniang blushed and lowered her head.

If Liu Niang realizes something.Si Niang did not dare to doubt the third wife, but Liu Niang planted the seeds of doubt deep in her heart.

The third lady invited a doctor to boil the medicine. Seeing that Cen Sanniang was lying down, her face was haggard, she knew she couldn't go.

Cen Sanniang was actually quite happy.She didn't want to meet Princess Teng at all, and she didn't want to squeeze into the crowd and let people visit.The biggest purpose is that the Cen family put her together, and she really wanted to know how the third master and third wife explained today's situation.

"Bring a pen and paper." The third lady ordered lightly.

Cen Sanniang looked at the pen and paper in front of her in puzzlement.

"Write a letter to His Highness," said the third lady.

Cen Sanniang suddenly became angry.What is this called?It's not that I can't go on my own initiative, why should I write a fake letter to apologize?

"Man and woman can't get married. Sanniang is already engaged. If Aunt Tang delays any longer, she will miss the dinner party." Cen Sanniang turned over with a serious face.

The third lady was silent for a while, then suddenly stretched out her hand, and took out a flower tine from Cen Sanniang's hair: "I will pass it to Your Highness."

Cen Sanniang was so angry that her face turned pale, she stared blankly at the third lady leading the people away.

Cen Sanniang vaguely heard footsteps and human voices in her sleep, she thought vaguely, maybe the banquet was over, and Aunt Santang came back, right?By the way, she took away Wanfa's flower tin, what would she say to him?Cen Sanniang guessed, and before she could guess the answer, she fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up, she smelled the fragrance of the medicine and couldn't help muttering: "I haven't had a few sips of soup, the diarrhea has stopped long ago..."

Her hands touched the cold mat, and she opened her eyes in shock.

"Third lady is awake!" A woman dressed as a girl lifted up the light yellow gauze curtain and put it in two gold hooks with ivory handles.There was a low table next to the bed, and the medicinal soup was filled in a white porcelain cup, emitting heat.

"Who are you? Where is this place?" Cen Sanniang sat up and couldn't remember what happened after she fell asleep last night.

That girl knelt down to help her put on her shoes, and said with a smile: "Third lady, this servant is called Danhua, and this is Zhiting's other courtyard."

When she smiled, there were small dimples on her cheeks, which looked extraordinarily sweet.At the age of fifteen or sixteen, he wore a double-ringed bun, a purple narrow-sleeved short jacket, and a moon-white high-waisted skirt.

Apart from King Teng, Cen Sanniang couldn't think of another person who could move her sleeping self to this other courtyard without knowing it.What she cared about was Xu Shi and Baicao: "Where are my nanny and girl? I'm used to being served by them, so call them here."

Danhua was a little surprised, but Cen Sanniang remained calm.She obediently responded and clapped her hands.Two little girls came in outside, carrying copper basins, towels and other things.

After Cen Sanniang cleansed her face, Danhua picked up the medicine bowl on the desk: "Sanniangzi, drink the medicine first. It's for diarrhea."

Cen Sanniang didn't let her feed it, she took the medicine bowl and drank it while holding her breath, took a few sips of water and rinsed her mouth.

Danhua said again: "Third lady, you can eat after taking a quarter of an hour's rest after taking the medicine. Let me help you with your makeup first."

Cen Sanniang waited patiently for her to help her comb her bun, and changed into a pink one-piece dress woven with hundreds of patterns.

Danhua leads the way, and a bead curtain hangs between the bedroom and the main hall.She held it with her arms, waiting for Cen Sanniang to pass by.When the curtain was lowered, the beads collided and made a crisp sound.

Cen Sanniang couldn't help turning her head, and picked up a bunch of them in her hand.The beads are either pure white or pink, the size of a pea, and if strung into such a bead curtain, there are thousands of pearls, right?She is sure that there must be no artificial breeding at this time.How much does it cost?
She sighed and lowered the bead curtain.There are several small dishes placed on the small round table in the main hall. The porcelain dishes as thin as jade slices are filled with green chive flowers, crispy mixed cucumbers, crispy fried catfish, and fried poached eggs until tender yellow.The lotus leaf clear porridge is served in a rainy bowl.There is also a plate of small steamed buns, a plate of fried buns, and a plate of scallion pancakes.

Cen Sanniang was silent for a while before starting to eat.

(End of this chapter)