Red makeup against the world

Chapter 139

Xu Wanzhen had already made preparations for tomorrow's trip, and when she saw Mrs. Xu turned around, she went up to ask about it.

Mrs. Xu explained the reason, and said, "Second Master He is on the way now, the messenger needs to be cautious. He must be absolutely loyal and not reveal Han Runiang's background. Only by adapting to the situation can he be found smoothly."

Xu Wanzhen smiled lightly and said, "Why did grandma forget, Han Yi is just right."

"Yes! How did I forget him?" Mrs. Xu suddenly realized: "I only think about the people of the Tu family. However, if he goes, how about your safety?"

"When I come back from visiting the princess tomorrow, I can ask him to deliver the letter. He can ride a horse so fast that he can go back and forth in a month at most. We live in the Tu family, with the academy and the guards of the Tu family, and we live in peace and prosperity. No worries. In just one month, grandma can rest assured, what dangers can there be in going to Luoyang? We don't have any enemies, so we don't have much time to go out."

Madam Xu nodded and said, "Call him in."

When Han Yi entered the courtyard, except that he changed into the blue cloth clothes worn by Xu's servants, he still had a dark face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his expression was simple and honest.She clasped her hands together and said, "Madam looking for me?" In order to show respect to him, Madam Xu did not allow him to call himself a slave.

Mrs. Xu took a famous card from the Xu family and a written letter to him, and said: "Tomorrow, after you escort Wanzhen back, take this name card to Shengkanglong Bank to find shopkeeper Ao Da, and ask the second son He about it. Ship, where is it at this time? Set off immediately after asking, and pay attention to the news of Second Master He along the way, don’t miss it. When you see Second Master He, give the letter to him and ask him to write back and bring it back to you.”

Han Yi recited it silently in his heart, nodded and said, "I will remember what the old lady said."

Xu Wanzhen gave him the pair of cards, and said: "Go to Biluo to withdraw ten taels of silver for travel expenses. Tomorrow, I will find Du Caizhi, the steward of the Tu family horse gallery, to lead a horse. You just need to say that I asked you to find him. I won't make it difficult for you." Since Cuixiu has become Caisi, Du Caizhi is naturally willing to help with such a small matter.

Han Yi responded, and Mrs. Xu instructed again: "This letter is of great importance, and it must not be lost."

The next day, Xu Wanzhen got up to wash up, greet Mrs. Xu, and do morning exercises.She was about to set off to visit Princess Zhaoyang immediately, but she took her time and proceeded step by step.

Madam Zheng admired her in her heart, the eldest lady has always been calm, and she has the air of a general when encountering major events.

After packing up, Xu Wanzhen took Madam Zheng and Sang Zi into the carriage, Xu Le'an and Han Yi followed in the gift cart and headed straight for Luoyang City.

The Princess Mansion is located in Gongsifang, northeast of Luoyang City, very close to the Imperial Palace.Empress Cao loved her very much. In order to make up for her regret of going to marry Khitan, a princess mansion took up half of the square, and the mansion had everything that one could expect.

When they arrived at the side door of the Princess Mansion, Xu Le'an sent a greeting card, saying: "Princess has an order, call my lady to come and see her."

The doorman had an amiable attitude, took the greeting card and read it carefully, looked at the two carriages parked at the door, and said: "Please wait for a moment, I will report right away."

After a long while, Menzi came out to salute: "Princess, please drive the carriage of Miss Xu's family directly outside the second gate." Then he removed the threshold and let the carriage enter.

Xu Wanzhen heard it clearly through the carriage, and said in her heart: "Princess Zhaoyang is close to the people. As the daughter of my merchant, she can drive directly in."

Not long after, the carriage stopped, Madam Zheng and Sang Zi got out of the car first, and turned around to pick up Xu Wanzhen.

Xu Wanzhen stood still under the carriage, and the goal of entering was a moon-white hanging flower gate.Compared with the hanging flower gates of the Xu family in Suzhou and the Tu family in the suburbs of Beijing that she had seen, this gate was not only made of white marble, but also carved with exquisite wishful patterns around it, and the area was much larger, allowing two carriages to pass side by side.

A lovely little maid stood in front of the door. Seeing Xu Wanzhen get out of the car, she came up to her with a smile and said, "But Miss Xu is here? Our princess is waiting for you."

Xu Wanzhen responded with a slight smile, and then she took Mother Zheng and Sang Zi to hold two brocade boxes respectively, followed her into the Hanging Flower Gate, and walked into the mansion.Instruct Xu Le'an and Han Yi to wait here.

As you can see along the way, the houses in the princess mansion are magnificent, with exquisite furnishings and flowers and plants everywhere.At the turn of spring and summer, spring is full of flowers and flowers are in full bloom, and the servants who come and go are full of energy and busy and orderly.The little maid was also very talkative, and asked: "Miss Xu, you can call me Chunying." Curiously, she turned her head and asked, "Are you from Suzhou?"

Xu Wanzhen smiled and nodded.

Chunying revealed a longing look, and said: "I often hear the princess mention that Suzhou is a treasured place with outstanding people. It's a pity that I haven't stepped out of Luoyang City yet! When I saw Miss Xu today, I realized that what the princess said is really good."

Xu Wanzhen smiled lightly, accepted the appreciation calmly, and replied indifferently: "You are still young, and you have many opportunities to go around."

The spring warbler chirped, and during the question and answer, walked around a lively stream and walked towards the lake.Chunying said: "The living water in this mansion is brought in from the Mang Mountain in the north, and then flows out to be poured into Luoshui. In the mansion, it is the princess' favorite scenery. The princess is waiting for you in the gazebo by the lake in front."

Xu Wanzhen responded to her while thinking silently, the princess mansion is full of vitality, from the door to the spring warbler are all kind and courteous.However, looking at "Yunshang"'s behavior in Yangzhou, Zhou Da shopkeeper's attitude towards the Yangzhou government is quite tough.Thinking of the deeds that Madam Zheng said, Princess Zhaoyang and Empress Cao are not favored by the current emperor.

What kind of woman is this princess?

A few people walked along the path, but a woman about seventeen or eighteen years old hurried past beside her. She was wearing a bean-blue thread skirt with honeysuckle patterns thinly embroidered with green lotus-colored embroidery thread, and a lace-up lace was inserted on her head. She wore a jade hairpin, and she was dressed elegantly and elegantly, but at this moment, her expression showed a bit of anxiety.

Behind her, followed a woman with thick hands and feet, holding a withered peony flower in her hand, her face was even more disturbed.

The two passed by in a hurry, and the woman only nodded to Chunying.

Xu Wan really wanted to ask, Chunying said in a considerate manner: "Miss Xu, the one who just passed by is Sister Yuegui, who came out of the palace with the princess. That woman is in charge of the flowers and trees in the peony garden. Mrs. Zhao."

Xu Wan really thought to herself, this Mrs. Zhao held a withered peony in her hand, and the two looked anxious, there must be some accident in the peony garden.

When we arrived at the pavilion by the lake, the pavilion was said to be a pavilion, but it was actually an open pavilion built by the lake.The tall eaves are surrounded by lotus-colored gauze curtains that fluctuate with the wind, and round oriental beads are used as decorations under the gauze curtains.

Chunying signaled her to wait a moment, and went in to report by herself.

Standing outside the gazebo, although Xu Wan was really determined, she couldn't help feeling a little nervous. Will this interview go well?Princess Zhaoyang, what kind of person is she?
(End of this chapter)