In the previous dynasty, Habayashi Garden was a place for Habayashi troops to train, so the terrain is flat and open, with a clear and neat layout. After Emperor Chengyuan ascended the throne, he moved the Yulin Army's resting place to the outer city, and it was designated as a royal garden.
It is a garden with mountains of natural rocks, seas of flowers and trees, cloisters and pavilions, and streams, springs, and lakes.
Sheng Yuan followed her sister out of the carriage, holding her sleeve tightly with her little paws, fearing that her sister would be lost if she slowed down.
Sheng Ran looked at the wrinkles appearing on the sleeves that had been ironed in the morning, and then looked at the little sister's big clear eyes, which were full of innocence. What could she do? I could only sigh helplessly and acquiesce.
Because there was a garden party, the royal gate of Yulin Garden was opened early in the morning. There were guards and maids standing on both sides of the gate. There were female officials in charge registering and registering, and there were gentle-looking nuns to welcome the guests.
The carriage from Duke Shengguo's residence arrived not too early, and the space in front of the Zhumen specially designed for the carriage of honorable nobles was almost full. As soon as the groom from Duke Sheng's residence got off the carriage, the nuns arranged for a bamboo carriage to come over and led the groom to his seat.
Sheng Yuan looked at the bamboo cart pushed in front of her eyes, her mouth slightly opened in surprise: "Isn't this just a large cart?"
A bamboo cart is about ten feet long, more than three feet high, and has no roof. There are six rows of seats in the cart, and each row can seat two people. There are entrance and exit doors on both sides of the seat. There are armrests at the front and rear ends of the car. There are grooves on both sides of the armrests. A total of twenty bamboo umbrellas are placed inside.
After Sheng Yuan sat down with her sister, a palace maid came forward to bolt the car door. After the sisters were seated firmly, the palace maid directed her aunt to push the cart into the garden.
The grandma who was walking swiftly next to the car was in charge. Without waiting for the girl from the Sheng family to ask, she smiled and introduced her: "The noble lady from Daqi arrived earlier, and there is no one on the roster; we Most of the young ladies and gentlemen in the capital have also entered the palace, but only the nobles from Zheng Guogong's house are later."
I understand, Duke Sheng’s Mansion came second to last.
Sheng Yuan puffed her cheeks and chewed the plums fed by her sister, not forgetting to complain with her ears raised.
She asked why there were not many people in front of Yulinyuan on such a busy day!
"Although it is quiet here, it becomes lively once you enter the Zhuxi Corridor.
Walking to the left from there is the Shidong Mountain Forest, which is very refreshing and cool. Taking a boat all the way forward, you will reach the Taoyuan Flower Sea.
The land there is vast, with hundreds of flowers blooming, and there are flowers of all kinds and shapes.
You keep walking along the bluestone path until you reach the colorful lake.
It was a large lake covered with all kinds of lotus flowers. There were small boats docked on the shore, and the girl and her husband could use them.
Boating around the lake to the opposite shore, there are stone steps ahead a dozen steps, and up the steps is a half-waisted flower pavilion, where the girl and husband can rest, and there are zithers and pipas available for use in the pavilion.
After exiting the flower pavilion, walk along the cobblestone road and reach the right side of the Zhuxi Corridor.
There is a half-mile slope that has been built into a mat. In front of the mat, there is a stream that meanders from top to bottom. Interested girls and gentlemen can drink wine there and meet friends with poems. "
Shengyuan listened attentively and said to herself, this nanny said so many things, just to tell them that although the Yulin Garden is large, their range of activities is limited, and it is best for them to stay within two square meters with the Zhuxi Corridor as the center. Take a stroll inside the village.
While talking, they arrived at the Zhuxi Corridor that Mammy talked about. The space inside was large enough to accommodate hundreds of young ladies and gentlemen.
Sheng Yuan looked at the crowds of people filling the corridor and felt her forehead swell.
Woohoo, it's not fun here, she wants to go home!
When Sheng Ran saw her little sister pout, she hurriedly took out the mint honey she had prepared in advance and stuffed it into the little guy's mouth with quick eyes and hands.
"Hmm!" Sheng Yuan was just about to protest when she felt the cool air penetrate her body, and the irritability in her heart suddenly disappeared.
One advantage she has is that she is extremely well-behaved and patient when eating.
Sheng Ran touched the non-existent beads of sweat on her forehead and secretly praised herself for her foresight. If she had listened to her father, haha, she would be in big trouble!
"Sisters, in my opinion, why don't we walk along the corridor first and say hello to those we know and don't know? This can be regarded as fulfilling my grandfather's instructions. When we get to the exit of the corridor, we can find a quiet place to pass the time? "As the eldest sister, Sheng Zhi, although she was dizzy looking at the crowd, she still calmly made arrangements.
The sisters from the Sheng family nodded and listened.
Sheng Yuan held her sister's finger and followed them meandering slowly.
Although the dense crowd was a visual shock when I first came in, after walking in, Shengyuan felt fine, except that both sides of the corridor were full of people, and there was still a slightly wider road in the middle of the corridor for passage, which ensured that The basic distance between people.
At this time, she was in the mood to see the people in the corridor.
Although she has never met any old friends from Duke Sheng's palace, and has never interacted with anyone other than her family, looking at the crowds on both sides, she seemed to be able to guess who was born in Dachu and who came from Qi Qi without having to distinguish. Come.
Those women who lowered their eyes and covered their faces with fans; those men who frowned slightly and glanced at the happy and laughing women from time to time... probably didn't grow up in Dachu!
The more Sheng Yuan analyzed, the more she wanted to observe more carefully. Her big eyes were no longer enough for her, and her head turned so fast that she wanted to bar her teeth.
She discovered that the daughter of Shengguo Duke's Mansion, Lin Jun, was very popular among the noble ladies. Along the way, there was never a moment of silence! Among them, her sister was the most important. There was no one she knew who didn't joke with her!
Tsk tsk tsk, this is a social butterfly!
Sheng Yuan looked at her sister with admiration in her eyes.
Sensing the younger sister's gaze, Sheng An didn't dare to think too much, and immediately took out another piece of plum candy and stuffed it into her mouth.
The admiration in Sheng Yuan's eyes instantly turned into stars: delicious!
After finally following the sisters to the exit of the corridor, the eldest cousin Sheng Zhi was just about to let go and say to find a quiet place when she heard a sweet call from behind: "Sheng An!"
Sheng Yuan turned her head faster than her sister, and saw a thin girl wearing a bright purple half-arm skirt and a double bun with high rings walking forward quickly, and there were about a dozen boys and girls following her.
"Zheng Sanniang?" Sheng Yuan heard her sister call her this way.
"Just now the lady in charge said that everyone can enjoy the scenery by themselves, how about it? You can join in and enjoy the scenery together!" Zheng Sanniang stared at Sheng An with her piercing eyes, and her words seemed to only mean to invite her.
Sheng Yuan pouted unhappily at that time, she finally went out to play with her sister, who is this! Come up and grab people! I'm really not ashamed to compete with children!
Sheng Ran didn't pay attention to her sister's reaction. She just glanced at Zheng Sanniang's friend and asked with a smile: "Is this why your Duke Zheng's residence was the last to arrive?"
Zheng Sanniang glanced back, and when the boy and girl came forward, she introduced: "You know these brothers and sisters of mine, and the rest are friends from Da Qi... This is the prince of Qi County, He An憆.”
Prince Qi!
Sheng Yuan blinked, she had heard of this person!
