As autumn approaches, Kyoto becomes cooler in the morning and evening, but it is still irritatingly hot in the afternoon.
During these two or three months, the vassal princes and princesses returned to the capital one after another, and from then on the entire territory of Chu was under the control of the imperial court.
Half a month ago, King Cheng said, "The imperial court will unite to accept the vassal state, and the country of Chu will be unified. From then on, it will be served all over the world." He requested an autumn military parade to demonstrate the power of the Chu court.
Later, foreign envoys heard about it and came to the Ministry of Rites to request to participate in the autumn hunt.
The Ministry of Rites submitted the document to the cabinet, which submitted it to Emperor Chengyuan for approval.
"Why are Ajong's people here too?" Sheng Yuan followed her brother as she walked on the bustling main street. Just as a group of barbarians leading camels walked away, another group of prairie-style men came leading horses, and she couldn't help but frown. frowned.
Sheng Yuan had heard too much about the grassland tribes invading the Central Plains, and was very disgusted with them; and because Anyu's father died in the battle against the enemy A Rong, Sheng Yuan, in line with the principle that good friends should share the same hatred of the enemy, became even more disgusted with them. I don't like those Arongs.
"Ever since the news of the military parade in Chu was spread, more and more foreign envoys came from far away. Not to mention A Rong, who was looking down at Chu, even Nuerhan, who had no good intentions, also sent messengers."
Nuerhan with a big nose?
Sheng Yuan had seen this country from the map of the academy. It lived adjacent to Da Chu and A Rong, and it was not a good place.
Hearing her sister's childish words, Sheng Xin rubbed her head in a funny way: "How can one judge a country in terms of good or bad? It's not their fault that their culture is shallow. It's just because they haven't heard the teachings of the saints. , so they are barbaric and ignorant. But one day, I will pass by with my sword, accept them as Chu people, and then educate them, it will be fine."
Sheng Yuan pouted: "Then why not help them move away? How about going further north, west, and letting them roam in Europe?"
After hearing this, Sheng Xin immediately felt that this was a good idea. This would also help move the growing number of people in Dachu there, and he would save a lot of trouble.
Of course, this is the imagination of their brothers and sisters, and they have no idea how long it will take to achieve it.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's hurry up and buy gifts! In two months, it will be the good day for Sister An and Ji, and our gifts are not ready yet!"
Sheng Xin changed the subject and talked about something that gave Sheng Yuan a headache.
She and her brother wanted to prepare a gift for her sister three months ago.
Unfortunately, both of them had difficulty in choosing. It was easy for them to progress from "what to give" to "what kind to buy." Because they had different opinions, in the end they both felt that the other's words were reasonable, so that they ended up back to the beginning. The question is "What to give?"
"We've gone from summer to autumn, and I still don't know what to give!" Sheng Yuan was a little discouraged, dragging her brother and saying, "Otherwise, let's design it ourselves! There are still two months left, so we will definitely be able to make it in time."
"Let's take a look! If there is no suitable one, let's draw a picture when we go back!" Sheng Xin was also shaken.
He originally wanted to give his eldest sister Da Chu a rare treasure, but he asked friends to look for it whether outside Beijing, Kyoto, or even abroad, but there was nothing he liked.
well! The jewelry is too vulgar, the antiques and calligraphy are not good, the various treasures look familiar, the rare animals are difficult to raise, the books and ancient books are boring, the silks and satins are ordinary... I can't say that I should design it myself.
"I can dismantle the coral tree and chiming clock and make jewelry with the luminous pearls!"
When Sheng Yuan saw her brother's compromise, she immediately cheered up and began to tell her the idea she had thought of for a long time.
Sheng Xin's mouth opened wide after hearing this, she looked at Sheng Yuan in disbelief, and exclaimed:
"What a wonderful idea! Evil little rich man.
What did you do with the priceless coral trees and chiming clocks?
Did you ask Sister An to come out with antlers on her head? Or do you want her to be like a walking clock? "
"..." Sheng Yuan was dumbfounded. She didn't expect that her brother's angle of drawing the design was like this!
But this is completely different from the design she had in mind!
The brother and sister bickered all the way to Qibao Pavilion, the largest treasure shop in Kyoto.
This shop is the property of Princess Zhenquan of Hong'an. It has a full range of jewelry, antiques, and treasures from all over the world. It can also accept customers.
custom made.
"Hello, Mr. Sir, little lady, please come!" The waiter saw them and greeted them warmly with a smile.
The brother and sister came here every time the goods were on display. Although they didn't choose the items they wanted every time, they never left empty-handed, and they actually got a lot of silver medals.
Sheng Yuan and Sheng Xin walked in familiarly, glanced around the lobby, and then walked upstairs.
"This time our Qibao Pavilion has added a lot of items from Nanyang. Do you two like any of them?" The waiter led the way and looked back to introduce them.
At this time, several handsome men in fine clothes came down from upstairs.
These people are a bit unfamiliar, I think they have just arrived in Beijing.
The two sides met each other.
If they are kinder, they just nod to each other as a greeting;
If we were more indifferent, we would just pass each other by.
But when these people saw Sheng Yuan, they were surprised but also showed some regret, and the smiles on their eyes and faces were not concealed.
"!!!" Sheng Yuan was angry!
Don't think she didn't see what was going on!
Although the great capital of Kyoto is tolerant, outside Kyoto, it is fashionable to consider thinness as beauty.
Ever since she was older, her relatives and elders who had lived outside the capital for a long time had told her mother that she had an exquisite appearance and that if she were any thinner, she would be the king of the country.
These words seemed like nice words, but to Sheng Yuan's ears, they sounded ridiculous.
She has lost a lot of weight since she was in elementary school, and now she is slightly plump.
Since she is pretty, why bother trying to improve her appearance?
What does she want to do to captivate the country?
She couldn’t see it herself anyway!
snort! The expressions of these unfamiliar guys in front of her were just laughing at her for being fatter than other girls.
She doesn't mind being fat or thin, but that doesn't mean she can tolerate being laughed at.
Look at her!
Sheng Yuan rolled his eyes, and when the other party was about to pass by, he suddenly said "ouch" and his whole body quickly fell to the side.
The other party was startled, and reflexively dodged sideways.
This is the moment!
Sheng Yuan quickly stabilized his figure and stood still.
On the contrary, the guy who laughed at her couldn't stand firmly. His foot slipped and he fell down several steps! Fortunately, his companion was quick-sighted and grabbed him, saving him from being so embarrassed.
The other party mumbled something in panic, but Sheng Yuan didn't hear it clearly.
When I listened carefully, I saw that the other party had already dusted off his clothes, and he was afraid.
When Sheng Yuan saw this, she secretly thought that this man was a very good person. She was just trying to scare him in return for his unabashed ridicule, but she didn't want him to be so useless that he almost fell down!
Thinking that the other party almost fell down because of her prank, Sheng Yuan felt a little regretful. Was she too stingy?
Well, next time she encounters someone like this, she will ignore it. As long as she doesn't laugh at her directly, she, she will pretend that she doesn't know!
"Little sister, did you hear clearly what that person just said?" Her brother's question woke up Sheng Yuan who was deep in thought.
She looked around and said: Huh? When did they sit in the private room?
