The trip to Anhuamen takes half an hour, and the trip from Anhuamen to Xiangjiazhuang takes another half an hour.
In Chang'an City, horses are not allowed to drive in a hurry, and carriages are driven slowly all the way.
Along the way, Bai Song saw everything about Chang'an in the car.
There were a lot of trivial matters in each house, and there were a lot of discussions on the street. People's hearts were stable, which was normal. However, along the way, I saw many notices, saying that some minister had fallen and was dying, and he was looking for famous doctors to save him. There are still many rewards, which has provoked many quacks to take a look at the list.
Bai Song didn't take the matter seriously, and before he knew it, the carriage had left the city and reached the equally lively official road.
Today, the Xiangjiazhuang Flower Appreciation Party invited many celebrities from the capital, including but not limited to dignitaries from the capital.
Xiangjiazhuang was originally a merchant, operating the largest flower farm in the Tang Dynasty, with flower cultivation sites all over the country.
Chang'an is suitable for the growth of chrysanthemums, and the chrysanthemums in Xiangjiazhuang are famous far and near. It attracts many tourists every year.
The owner of Xiangjiazhuang is not named Xiang. The word Xiang means leaning on the railing to look at the water. It refers to the waterside pavilions in Xiangjiazhuang. There are many small scenes. Not only are there beautiful flowers, but there are also waterscapes, small bridges, flowing water, flowers, birds and insects. Fish, all kinds of elegance.
But Xiangjiazhuang is a merchant after all, and it is not as prestigious as the dignitaries in Chang'an City. They can invite many court officials. Zhuangzi's relationship with the dignitaries of Chang'an is limited to sending some flowers and gifts during the holidays.
For example, Yu Shinan received some chrysanthemums from Xiangjiazhuang.
Among the dignitaries attending the flower viewing banquet today, Li Jing, the Minister of Punishment, is probably the one with the highest official position. It can also be seen that Xiangjiazhuang has a better personal relationship with Li Jing.
In addition to Li Jing, there are also several second- and third-class officials from the three provinces and six ministries. Among the guests, there are mostly famous literary talents among the people, and there are also some ladies from wealthy families and the famous singers of Chang'an Hualou. The waiter makes a scene.
I heard that Xiangjiazhuang invited Miss Shishi from Tianxiang Pavilion today. Just because of her, the news spread in the city. Many people who did not have invitations also came out of the city to see if they could meet Miss Shishi.
The merchant's private flower party also attracted a lot of people.
Literati gathered outside Anhua Gate this morning. Traffic on the official road was blocked and pedestrians came and went slowly.
Such a situation was unexpected. Lu Yao was a little anxious. He looked at the sky frequently and urged the coachman from time to time: "Can you go faster?"
The coachman was also upset and replied angrily: "You don't have eyesight? How can we go with so many people?"
"You...you dare to scold me?"
The coachman ignored him, swung his riding crop and moved forward a few steps.
Bai Song was counting steps in the car, thinking about the place he had agreed with Shu Wang, and looking at everyone passing by, fearing that he would miss it.
Two miles to the south, after walking for two quarters of an hour, there is a tea stall on the branch road over there, with one side facing the official road and the other side going up the mountain.
The mountains are lush with trees and shrouded in clouds and mist, giving you a wonderful view.
When Bai Song saw the tea stall, he felt happy and figured out that Shu Wang meant to wait here.
"Stop!" Bai Song shouted.
"What's the matter?" asked the coachman.
"There are too many people in front of us. Let them go first. We will rest at the tea stall for a while and drink water before leaving."
"Why stop?" Lu Yao quickly stopped him, "We are about to arrive at Xiangjiazhuang! It would be disrespectful if we arrived after the prince!"
"Do you think His Highness the Crown Prince will be as active as you? We are two little-known people who come out before dawn? Look at the people on this road. Even if the Crown Prince comes, can he get to Xiangjiazhuang smoothly? Is this Crown Prince? Can’t you fly if you have wings?”
"You...you are simply arrogant! Why stop? If you want to drink water, go to Xiangjiazhuang to drink it! I'm not thirsty for you."
"I'm not thirsty, and you're not thirsty for me, but why don't you look at the old man who is leading our horse and cart outside to let us take a rest? Do you have any sympathy?"
Lu Yao was stunned. He didn't expect Bai Song's words to be so weird, and he didn't react for a while.
These words moved the coachman for a while, and he said repeatedly: "What are you talking about, sir? The old man doesn't have that precious life."
"Rest! Listen and rest, listen to me here!" Bai Song waved his hand, opened the car curtain, jumped out of the car, and ran to the tea stall.
Lu Yao had no choice but to get out of the car and rest.
The tea stall was also full of people. The stall owner was afraid that he had not seen such a scene for a long time. The old spare tables and chairs in the stall were already occupied. Bai Song glanced at the tea guests outside the crowd, but did not see Shu Wang.
Bai Song was careful, wondering if Shu Wang had been here and left any message for the tea stall owner alive, so he went to ask the boss if he had seen any special girl and if he had left any message alive.
The result made Bai Song a little disappointed, as Shu Wang seemed not to have come yet.
Bai Song ordered several bowls of tea and gave them to Bai Feng and the driver, but not to Lu Yao.
Lu Yao didn't care about this man's little tricks and didn't drink unless he wanted to. He stood aside, fanning himself, and shouted to Bai Song: "Hurry up, drink the tea and leave."
Bai Song ignored him, looked at the empty seat in front of him, and quickly sat down, as if he wanted to wait until the end of time.
Coincidentally, as soon as Bai Song sat down, a carriage stopped behind the pedestrians on the official road.
A beautiful girl in a goose-yellow gauze skirt got out of the carriage. She was very well-dressed, with heavy make-up and a fragrant pink face. She looked like a pretty young lady. Although it was a bit over the top, she had a good foundation and she looked good no matter how she dressed. of.
A little maid got out of the car first and helped the young lady out of the car.
I saw that the young lady's hands and feet were awkward, and the simple movement of getting out of the car seemed very awkward. She staggered down, but she let out a small breath.
When Bai Song saw this scene, he couldn't help but laugh. It was the first time he saw an eldest lady who couldn't even walk steadily.
I thought about taking another sip of tea, but without swallowing it, I spit it out and spit it all over the floor.
Bai Song ignored the surprised looks from the people around him and quickly wiped his mouth before looking at the girl who was walking awkwardly.
"Isn't this Shu Wang!"
Bai Song was stunned. He never expected Shu Wang to be like this.
Shu Wangke in Bai Song's memory was always dressed in smart clothes, without any unnecessary decoration. He had never worn a skirt, and there was no trace of rouge or gouache.
When we saw her today, Shu Wang was dressed like a lady, but she didn't recognize her at first glance.
After another look, I knew clearly that she must be attending the flower viewing party and was forced by Li Jing to dress up like a young lady, so she had to dress like this.
Seeing her wandering to a tea stall after getting off the car and finding a seat to sit down, her eyebrows furrowed and her legs beating, Bai Song snickered in his heart, but he got up and walked straight over with the tea bowl.
"Girl, I'll treat you to a bowl of tea." Bai Song stepped forward and placed a new bowl of tea in front of Shu Wang.
Shu Wang raised his head and had not spoken yet, but the little maid on the side screamed out.
"Where did you come from? Who told you to get close to my lady? Who knows you? Go away, go away, if you look around again, believe it or not, I will dig out your eyes."
Bai Song looked at Shu Wang, but Shu Wang smiled and said nothing.
"Your personal maid?"
Shu Wang nodded.
"Dowry?"
Shu Wang nodded again.
Bai Song rubbed his hands: "You are such a sharp-tongued little girl. When you marry into the Bai Mansion, let's see how I deal with you!"
