Twin Brocade

Chapter 482

Fang Jinshu took the box of balm from Fangzhi, opened it and put it on the table, and said with a smile, "This is the first time I see you all, I feel very upset, and I am afraid that my sisters will be upset by my disrespect."

"These balms were received from the sea merchant by the goods dealer, and they smell very good. If you like them, sisters, feel free to pick a box and express your affection."

Cao Yichan glanced at the imprint on the box, and asked, "But Guangying Merchandise?"

Fang Jinshu nodded and said, "Exactly."

Cao Yichan said: "The goods in this store are all good. I just sent someone to buy a bottle of incense a few days ago. If I want two more bottles, I can't do it. Sister Fang's family is very capable, and she can get this box of incense from the store. paste."

These ladies, what have you never seen?What can get them interested is nothing more than the words "rare things are more expensive".In addition, Fang Jinshu's identity as the second daughter of the first order is also more important.

Fang Jinshu said with a smile: "I don't have any skills. This dealer was originally owned by Jinghe Shitai. The teacher took pity on me when I was young and let me become a member of the second class."

"You actually belong to a dealer?" Shi Jingfu blurted out and asked, "Who is Jing and Mrs.?" Among the girls present, she must be the youngest.

Wei Xuejiao said: "Jinghe Shitai is the former emperor's concubine, and now she is leading her hair to practice in Jingyi Nunnery." As the daughter of Prince Duan who is in charge of Zongzheng Temple, although she is young, she is very familiar with these royal affairs.

Having said that, all the girls also understood.They all knew about Fang Jinshu's stay in Jingyi Nunnery. It turned out that he had won the favor of the concubine of the Cui family, no wonder he was able to obtain such convenience.

The balm in the box was packed in delicate silver boxes, with a circle of roses embossed on the box.In the middle of the roses is a woman with bare chest and shoulders.Her appearance is completely different from the girl in Gao Mang, but she looks a bit like an orchid who sells wine in the West Market.

Such a unique novelty immediately won the hearts of all the girls.

"It's so beautiful!" Shi Jingfu was the first to praise it, and said with a smile, "I like it just by looking at the box."

Fang Jinshu took out a box and opened it, put it in front of Wei Yixin, and said, "My lord, smell it, this smells like roses." The intention of flattery couldn't be more obvious.

The maid behind Wei Yixin took it for Wei Yixin, dabbed a little with her fingertips, and wiped it on the back of her hand.Wei Yixin put her hand to her nose and sniffed lightly, then said with a smile, "It's really good."

The balm is something that all the noble ladies are used to, and what Fang Jinshu brings out is better than freshness.The girls each chose a box, and the atmosphere became heated.

Fang Jinshu's actions are thoughtful and meticulous, quite like his mother Si Lansheng.Wei Yixin saw it and didn't have any doubts.She asked the maid to take out the throwing pot, and all the girls started playing.

In the powerful family, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are not something these noble girls must learn.On the contrary, throwing pots, riding horses, and archery are what they must learn from their father and brother since childhood.

Fang Jinshu, as the daughter of a civil official, is normal if he doesn't understand.She just followed the girls, and she didn't stand out in the slightest.

She knew in her heart that these were just warm-ups.The real purpose of Wei Yixin hosting this small banquet is definitely not to let her relax for a day and let her get acquainted with these distinguished ladies in Beijing.

Among the girls, Wei Yixin is the princess, with a noble status and a master.Except for the introduction of Fang Jinshu at the beginning, the topic of the ladies no longer focused on Fang Jinshu.

Fang Jinshu was at ease, thinking about what might happen next.

In the new year, such small banquets are held almost every day in Luoyang City.For example, at Doctor Chu's house at the moment, there is also a plum appreciation feast.

The white plums are lonely and clean, and "pine, bamboo, and plum" are called the three gentlemen, and they are most loved by literati.

In addition to Si Lansheng, Mrs. Chu also invited Mrs. Lu Wuye, who was related to the Fang family by marriage, and Chen Wansu, Mrs. Wu from the Wu family of Wei Weisiqing, and Si Lansheng's sister-in-law Xu Yue.

From this guest list, there is a strong sense of intimacy.There were not many people, but except for Mrs. Wu, they were all people who were close to Si Lansheng.

"Mrs. Chu has a heart." Si Lansheng laughed.There is no room for her not to understand this kind of intention.The sincerity of the Chu family's marriage is quite sufficient.

Although in her heart she hoped that Fang Jinshu would marry Hao Junmo, but because of Hao Yunguo's objection, the marriage had to be dropped.Even if it was the son of her husband's eldest sister, she didn't want Fang Jinshu to suffer any grievances.

With a sensible person like Mrs. Chu, the marriage with the Chu family is far better than that of the Hao family.

"I thought that since it's a small gathering, we can get close enough if there are fewer people." Because of this, Mrs. Chu didn't even invite Lu Shiman, because she was concerned about the original friendship between Si Lansheng and Lu Yiqin.She specially sent Lu Shiman a basket of fresh pomelo yesterday, specifically explaining this matter.

The Wu family was different among the courtiers, Madam Chu invited Madam Wu to come, and Madam Chu intended to introduce Madam Wu to Si Lansheng.

The two had met in other places before, but they were not familiar with each other.With Mrs. Chu acting as an intermediary, they became acquainted with each other after a few words.Mrs. Wu is a neat person, her parents were all soldiers in the army, and she has a clean and neat personality.

Chen Wansu arrived early, and because of Fifth Master Lu, she had a closer relationship with Mrs. Chu than everyone else, and she also knew Mrs. Chu's plan.For this marriage, she is naturally happy to see it come true.

"Big Cousin, why didn't you see Shuer today?" Her identity was doomed to be separated from the Beijing-China social circle, and her news was not sensitive. She still didn't know about Fang Jinshu's scapegoating visit to Prince Qi's residence.

Although it was a small banquet, the wives also brought their children.

Xu Yue took Si Huixian with her, and under Mrs. Wu's lap was Wu Rui, a young girl who had just turned ji.Since Chen Wansu went out to socialize, she also brought Lu Yun, the daughter of Lu Wuye's original partner, with her.

In this way, Si Lansheng only brought Fang Ziquan here, which seemed very abrupt.Fang Jinhui was going to get married, which reduced the talk about going out to socialize, but Chen Wansu couldn't understand Fang Jinshu's absence.

"Shu'er has gone to Prince Qi's mansion and will stay here for a month." Si Lansheng replied with a smile.The other wives were well aware of this.

Why did you suddenly go to Prince Qi's mansion?Chen Wansu was surprised, but seeing the expressions of the crowd, she knew something was wrong, so she immediately put this topic aside.

In the front yard, Chu Mo entertained Fang Ziquan, Wu Jinsong, and Si Qiliang.They were close in age and knew each other well.Chu Mo was well aware of the purpose of today's plum appreciation banquet, so he was a little absent-minded because he was obsessed with the movement in the back house.

Wu Jinsong looked at the dark circles under his eyes that hadn't faded away, and secretly thought it was funny.

Speaking of which, the three of them who came to visit had a closer relationship with Hao Junmo.They all knew why Chu Mo was injured.

(End of this chapter)