Because of the grand event, in addition to more than ten people including those who praised, praised, and those who mourned, there were a large number of people watching the ceremony. Almost from dawn, the sound of someone coming to visit could be heard.
Fengyue stood on the verandah and saw the lanterns across the courtyard extinguished one by one as the red sun rose, making the crowd of heads nearby become more and more crowded.
She suddenly lamented, "I don't know if my sister and I can be together like this when we have hair extensions."
The wind slowly flowed by, making the iron horses jingle at the corners of the eaves, making the sound of the hanging streamer become even more noisy. Shen Nanbao couldn't help but raise his fan and shake it slowly, "I don't care about the fanfare or anything like that. I just think that it will be me when the time comes." My adoptive grandmother made hairpins for me."
When she said this, Fengyue also missed the Zhao family a little, but it was hard to express her feelings, so as not to cause sorrow to Shen Nan Baotu, so she turned to say: "Speaking of which, it is Peng who is making hairpins for the second girl today. Madam, the guest of honor is Mrs. Yin, but Miss Rong is just the deacon."
Shen Nanbao gently twitched the corner of his mouth, and the skylight penetrated through the covered leaves, as slender as red gold needlework.
She raised her fan to cover her face, and the fan made of silk gauze covered her with a shallow layer of shadow, and her pair of still water-like autumn eyes narrowed into a slit in the shadow.
"As long as the mistress is here, Rong Xiaoniang will only be a concubine or a slave in this life, and will not be able to serve on the stage."
Being a concubine is a long and tragic drama. Even if you win the favor of your master, you are still a slave, and it will continue to the next generation.
Therefore, a daughter born in a concubine has understood the sorrow of concubine since she was born, and she is the most reluctant to be a concubine.
In the previous life, she was able to marry Lord Chen Fangyan simply because his father's second marriage deliberately disgusted him, but in this life, Shen Nanwan wanted to be Xiao Yichen's match.
With Xiao Yichen's illustrious military exploits and the favor of the officials, Shen Nanwan could only be a noble concubine at best.
Maybe Shen Nanwan also expected it, that's why he was so sad.
But no matter what, time will not stop for anyone, nor will it stop for Shen Nanwan's sadness.
In the end, Shen Nanwan did as Mr. Peng and the others wished. In front of everyone, Mrs. Yin tied her hair with a hairpin, changed into a peacock half-arm and a gold skirt, and stood in front of the open partition door, facing the falling sunlight. The person looks bright and attractive, and has a dignified and elegant beauty.
Seeing that, Shen Nanyi couldn't help but clenched the brocade handkerchief tightly, and gritted her teeth and whispered, "After all, she is dressed more like a legitimate daughter than me."
Mrs. Peng was chatting and joking with others. When he heard this, he calmly took a wine glass and clashed with others. After drinking for a while, he warned: "Don't stand out for me today. Just bury your head in the food. Why don't you do it when the time comes?" Don’t talk about me, even your grandmother can’t protect you!”
After saying that, Mrs. Peng drank all the wine with a smile, but glanced at the other side of the yard.
This time, the tables were divided. The east side of the small courtyard was for male guests, and the west side of the small courtyard was for female guests. Although they were not eating in the same room, they could see the guests opposite when they sat on the table and raised their heads slightly.
But Peng Shihui patrolled several times and still didn't see the real owner, so she couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
Even Mrs. Yin couldn't hold it back. She endured the itching in her throat and asked in a low voice, "Did you hand in the post?"
Mrs. Peng nodded quietly, her voice mixed with the heat wave of early summer, and she seemed a little impatient, "I handed it over, I handed it over a long time ago, and the first one was handed over to the Xiao Mansion..."
The two of them were feeling melancholy. Perhaps because of the past grudges between the two families and the official's wishes, Xiao Yichen might not come back.
Unexpectedly, the servant waiting at the door quietly raised his hand and made a gesture.
Mrs. Yin suddenly became energetic. She raised her chin and said to Shen Nanwan, "Sister Wan, go and ask your wife how the banquet next door is arranged."
There are male guests at the table next door, so just send a servant over there, but why bother working with the hairdressed Shen Nanwan.
It was just for Shen Nanwan and Xiao Yichen to meet on a narrow road and have a chance encounter.
Shen Nanbao thought to himself, his eyes drifting to Shen Nanwan's hand that clenched the bone chopsticks.
Hearing a crash, Shen Nanwan stood up, respectfully said yes, and then stepped out of the door in front of everyone.
Following the direction in which she left, Shen Nanbao could faintly see a ball of light rising from the dark corridor. Zhang Shilian, who was usually arrogant and arrogant, bowed his waist and respectfully invited a few people to go up to the verandah.
The man walking in the front had probably just left the officialdom. He was still wearing a scarlet uniform, with a bag of gold and purple embroidered on his waist. As he strode forward, the embroidered gold rim flashed with golden light. It made that fair face look particularly thrilling.
A discerning person could see something fishy in her wife, and smiled teasingly at Madam Peng, "It's time for the second girl and her hairpin to get married, so that she can match her good looks, so that she can't live up to Mrs. Peng's arrangement. It’s hard work. That Commander Xiao has been around for a few years, but he still doesn’t have anyone he likes..."
Shen Nanyi couldn't stand listening anymore. Although the family did not marry in order of seniority, wouldn't it be a shame if she fell behind Shen Nanyi?
What's more, these words are right, and they clearly want to bring Shen Nanwan and Xiao Yichen together.
Are these two compatible?
She had wondered before that her mother's big fanfare was intended to cause a stumbling block for Shen Nanwan, but she never imagined that it would be such a 'stumbling block'.
It's really great, the younger one has her own tricks to attract Uncle Xie to visit him; the older one has her own mother who tries her best to make connections and actually wants to get Commander Xiao; she is the only one left, with It looks like a vase and flower gourd, standing here for people to laugh at.
Shen Nanyi couldn't help but hate Shen Nanbao.
Shen Nanbao, who was immersed in eating, felt that the sight above his head was burning. When he looked up, he met Shen Nanyi's fire-breathing eyes, and the Chotouchun he had just swallowed felt like it was stuck in his throat.
Shen Nanbao could only turn his eyes slightly and motioned to Feng Yue to help him.
In just a moment, Shen Nanyi moved in front of her and smiled very cordially, "Fourth sister, please accompany me to the cleansing room."
Mrs. Peng didn't expect Shen Nanyi to get up and didn't react to stop her at all.
When Shen Nanbao heard that there was no movement around him, he turned around and saw Mrs. Yin and Mrs. Peng looking at him with displeasure.
Shen Nanbao wanted to laugh, but it was not her who suggested going out, so why did he blame her for coming?
Since she was so blamed, wouldn't it be a bit of a loss if she didn't accept Shen Nanyi's invitation?
Anyway, the clean room and the east hall are in two directions. If Shen Nanyi had made any move to go there, she would have known about it in advance and would not have changed the matter...
Shen Nanbao, who originally wanted to refuse, thought about it and nodded leisurely.
Seeing Peng's eyes spitting fire, he almost wanted to curse.
Old Mrs. Yin was in the way of everyone present and could not lose face, so she had to roll her throat hard and said in a deep voice: "Go back as soon as you go, don't wander around, or you will break the rules."
Shen Nanbao said yes and followed Shen Nanyi through the corner door.
At that time, the sun had passed three poles and had a downward trend, but the heat did not subside. Occasionally, a gust of wind blew by and hit people's faces, like a mask, making them dizzy.
Shen Nanyi fanned hurriedly with some impatience, but found it was not enough, so she asked Shen Nanbao to fan her too to give her some air.
When the breeze came in waves, Shen Nanyi felt that the depression accumulated in her heart was slightly relieved. She breathed a sigh of relief, but her tone was still hateful.
"Fourth sister, you worked hard to make friends with your second sister, and finally got to know your third brother. You asked him to be a 'lover' for you, and you met Uncle Xie, but so what? You were here just now I also heard it, your second sister quickly climbed up to Commander Xiao, flew up the branch and turned into a phoenix, and what about you? Thank you, uncle, the road is cut off, and now you can only fan me here, so, This person really has the same fate but different fortunes, Fourth Sister, don’t you think so?”
Shen Nanbao ignored her provocation and agreed softly: "Eldest sister is right."
Shen Nanyi choked for a moment and raised her eyebrows in surprise to look at Shen Nanbao. Seeing that she still looked weak and pitiful with her lowered eyebrows, she felt like her fist was hitting the cotton.
After the two of them walked down the corridor and onto the path, Shen Nanyi calmed down and sneered, "I don't care whether you are self-aware or loyal to your second sister? I'll ask you, you just Aren't you angry? Why are you racking your brains and finding no hope? She can easily go to the East Hall to meet Commander Xiao..."
She wanted to persuade Shen Nanbao, so her tone became a little persuasive, and her waist couldn't help but bend down, and just like that, she met Shen Nanbao's suddenly raised eyes.
The clear black and white pupils faced the sun and contained a brilliance that Shen Nanyi couldn't see, but it was enough to make Shen Nanyi stunned.
"Sister, if I were you, I wouldn't think of going to the East Hall to cause trouble."
Ana Shen frowned and raised her voice, "What do you mean?"
Shen Nan Baochao blinked for a moment and looked away, looking at the green willows by the pool. The branches were blowing in the wind, tearing like mirrors on the water, creating layers of ripples, which made her voice sway. It also became more profound.
"Commander Xiao has been crowned for such a long time. He is rich and honorable, and his appearance is handsome and elegant. Even though he has a bad reputation, there are many wealthy ladies who come to discuss marriage. But, eldest sister, have you ever heard of any family that said... You know? It can be seen that Commander Xiao has a very high vision in choosing a wife. If a girl from a humble background wants to stand out in front of Commander Xiao, she has to find another way."
These words awakened Shen Nanyi, and she finally understood the painstaking efforts her mother had put in these days. She blamed her mother for telling her not to stand out, but it turned out that this was what she planned to do.
Shen Nanyi felt as if Ren and Du's two meridians had been opened, her breath became smoother, and she even walked a little more briskly. As for why she had to discuss marriage with Shen Nanyi so impatiently, she didn't even think about it.
As for the cleaning room, Shen Nanyi looked at Shen Nanbao and handed her the fan proudly, "Hold it to me, I'll come out later."
Shen Nanbao felt that the taste was too strong, so when she came closer, he moved a few steps and prepared to sit and wait in the waterside pavilion a stone's throw away.
The Shen Mansion has been built since Emperor Gaozu, and it is quite old now in Shenshi. The lush green trees and vast mountains and rocks make the waterside pavilion look like a paradise, and it is almost impossible to see people standing outside.
Later, when her son Shen Nanyi came out and couldn't find her, if she was questioned, she would have an excuse.
Shen Nanbao was thinking silently as she went up the stairs. Something suddenly caught her bent elbow. She was suddenly pulled to one side and staggered. When she realized what she was doing, she was already pressed against the wall.
Shen Nanbao was shocked and was about to speak, when a slight breeze came to her ears, and her lazy and protracted tone, accompanied by the crisp Su Hexiang, made her blush.
"Fourth girl, am I really as good as you say?"
The skylight moved over at some point and passed through the trees without any obstruction. Amid the rustling wind, Shen Nanbao stared at the man in front of him with wide eyes and a panicked tone.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty."
