The flower-viewing banquet was arranged in the Imperial Garden, when all kinds of flowers were in bloom in spring. There are many unique and precious flowers in the palace. Concubine Cen specially introduced many new flower varieties for this flower viewing feast. It seems that she has indeed put in a lot of effort!
There are many tables and chairs placed in the imperial garden. Yes, after the old emperor sat on the boss chair of Xu Xiaoxiao Space, he returned to the palace and arranged for craftsmen to build many tables and chairs. The shapes were chosen by the old emperor and drawn by Ling Xiaoyu. They were really Needless to say, this old emperor has really good taste. The tables and chairs he selected are very grand. Coupled with the high-quality materials, these tables and chairs are simply exquisite. The concubines in the palace like them very much.
As soon as Cang Qiyuan and his entourage entered the Imperial Garden, they attracted everyone's attention. Not only because of the good looks of this family of four, but also because of their special clothes. Some young ladies couldn't help but look at their husbands when they saw how the family was dressed, with yearning in their eyes.
Chang Sile and his wife were also in the crowd. Chang Sile took the princess's hand and walked forward. "Why are you here?" he said while picking up Cang Zhiqian. "This little guy has sunk again. Your family is like this." That's great." Then he looked at Cang Lanruo and said, "Xiaoxiao, it was your idea again! How about it? How about we open a store together and sell the clothes you designed?"
"Okay! After senior brother ascends the throne, we will open a store."
"Then I will look for a store when I go back today. I must find a bigger one."
Princess Lin Keqi of Yongning on the side said with a smile: "If you work with Xiaoxiao, you will definitely make a lot of money again."
The two got married at the end of last year. After their marriage, they did not live in the Princess Mansion, but in the Wuting Hou Mansion. The family had a lively time together. Mrs. Hou is now in good health and is cheerful all day long. , just waiting to help them take care of their children.
They separated at the corridor of the Royal Garden. Xia Qingfeng, Cang Lanruo, and Lin Keqi went to the female family side, while Cang Qiyuan and Chang Sile, who held Cang Zhiqian in his arms, went to the other side.
Several people went to their respective locations, which attracted another wave of attention. Especially for Xia Qingfeng and her daughter, this was their first official appearance since returning to Beijing.
Everyone was surprised to see the mother and daughter at first, and then started whispering.
Xia Qingfeng and the other three didn't care and sat together drinking tea and chatting.
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!" Following the shrill voice of the little eunuch, everyone stood up and saluted.
Concubine Cen was dressed up and walked over surrounded by concubines, maids, and eunuchs. When she walked to Xia Qingfeng, she stopped and looked over, "This must be the famous Concubine Zhan!"
"I don't want to be a famous person. I'm not just right." Knowing that they have always been opposites, there is no need to be polite. She also wants to know what Concubine Cen wants to do.
"Huh! She is indeed a stunning beauty! No wonder a divorced woman with children can be loved by Prince Zhan." As soon as Concubine Cen finished speaking, there was another discussion below.
"Alas! There is no way, who makes it difficult for this princess to give up her natural beauty!" Xia Qingfeng looked helpless at Versailles, which made Concubine Cen and other ladies look confused. She shouldn't be embarrassed because her past was pointed out directly. ? Why are you so proud of this!
Lin Keqi covered her mouth and snickered, while Cang Lanruo looked calm. It doesn't matter, she has long been used to it.
Concubine Cen, who had come over slowly, held up her hairpin and said, "Oh! I was raised strictly by a strict family, so I must have never thought about marrying for a second time. As the saying goes, 'A good horse does not need a second saddle, and a good girl does not marry a second husband.' .”
Lin Keqi felt a little anxious after hearing this, but didn't know how to help Xia Qingfeng.
"This princess is married to two husbands, but they are both real wives after all! They all went out wearing red wedding dresses." Xia Qingfeng also imitated Concubine Cen and held up her hairpin, "There is also a saying, I don't know the concubine. Have you ever heard 'I would rather be a poor man's wife than a rich man's concubine?'"
"You!" Concubine Cen was so angry that her nails pierced her palms without feeling any pain. This has always been a knot in her heart. After the first queen was gone, she felt that she had a chance, but after waiting for a long time, the emperor came and married a new queen. Now the new queen has been gone for many years, and she is already like this She is the most noble woman in the harem, but the emperor refuses to establish a queen. He is not a queen, and his son is always one step behind.
She stared at Xia Qingfeng for a few seconds, then looked at Cang Lanruo next to her, and smiled slightly, "I really envy Princess Zhan!" Then she turned around and walked to the main seat and sat down.
The scene just now is just an appetizer for this flower viewing party, because where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are women, there are grievances and hatreds.
Obviously ladies and gentlemen are tasting various kinds of tea in the tea rooms or pavilions set up in the garden, admiring the beautiful flower scenery and enjoying the elegant atmosphere while sipping tea, but various situations always arise.
One person spoke in a crooked way, holding something up and down, while another person spilled a cup of tea onto the dress carefully prepared by a young lady without holding it in her hand. It made Xia Qingfeng and Cang Lanruo roll their eyes. They were so bored. They all had nothing to do. They had mental problems after being kept in the back house for too long.
Lin Keqi, who was standing aside, looked at the wonderful facial expressions of the mother and daughter. She almost hurt herself from laughing, "Sister Xia, when Xiang Le and Xiaoxiao's clothing store opens, I also want to do something."
"It's not good for a dignified princess like you to do things!" Xia Qingfeng looked at Cang Lanruo.
"Of course! It must be done!" Cang Lanruo on the side couldn't help but clapped her hands, "Auntie will be the image spokesperson of our ready-made clothing store, and just wear our ready-made clothes to go shopping outside and attend a banquet like today. I'm sure we can make our clothing store famous." Then he imitated everyone's ladylike behavior and said, "Look, the princess has already bought his clothes, and I want to choose one too." It made a few people laugh.
The next part of the flower viewing party was to enjoy the song and dance performances. Tables and chairs were set up in a large open space in the imperial garden. Male and female guests were seated on both sides. Xia Qingfeng saw Cang Qiyuan opposite, and they looked at each other and smiled.
At this time, the old emperor came up with Ling Xiaoyu, and everyone quickly saluted.
The old emperor sat at the top, while Concubine Cen and Ling Xiaoyu sat on either side.
Ling Xiaoyu saw Cang Lanruo below with a big smile, she was really acting like a dog like no one else was watching! Concubine Cen frowned when she saw this scene.
After the song and dance performance ended, Concubine Cen stood up and bowed to the emperor, "Every year at the flower viewing party, many boys and girls come to perform for the emperor, and some even find good matches here. I kindly ask that these children come up to show off today." Talent.”
The emperor laughed loudly when he heard this, "What the noble concubine said is that if a good match can be made, I will issue a decree to grant the marriage."
Concubine Cen smiled and saluted, "I thank you, Your Majesty!"
