Chapter 142 The Beginning(1/2)
When Mu Yanshu returned to Wanting Pavilion, she saw Mu Guanqing was already waiting there.
Seeing Mu Yanshu come in, Mu Guanqing naturally stood up, took the cloak that Mu Yanshu took off, and poured her a cup of hot tea.
"Sister Yan, you are back. I have been waiting for you for a while. I heard from Da Ya that the lady asked you to go over and choose clothes." He sat down and handed the teacup to Mu Yanshu's hand. He couldn't help but notice the red sandalwood jewelry box held in Ruizhu's hand.
The box is exquisitely carved and carved with the gilded words of the gold and jade yard. It looks like a top object.
Mu Guanqing's eyes suddenly had a mist, and he smiled and said, "This should not be the wife's work."
Mu Yanshu took a sip of hot tea and said to the truth, "This is a thank you gift from Prince Gui."
"You can choose this kind of gift from Prince Gui."
Mu Guanqing also knew about the name change of Longfeng Tower, so he was not surprised by the arrival of this gift. His voice was a little lighter. After passing by, he changed the subject and smiled, "Where is the material? Did Sister Yan pick the clothes she likes?"
Mu Yanshu nodded, "I picked it up. The Fourth Master has sent some materials. I have chosen a few pieces and I have already sent them to Jinxiufang for production."
Mu Guanqing was stunned, with a little regretful look on the corners of his lips, "I originally prepared some, but since His Highness the King of War has prepared, it must be the best in Jinxiufang. Guanqing will not take it out and show off his ugly face. However, Sister Yan must accept this."
As he said, he took out a brocade box from his close-fitting pocket and gave it to Mu Yanshu.
Mu Yanshu was not polite, and directly opened the brocade box, his eyes slightly moved, "This is...Ruzhixue."
The so-called rouge snow refers to the flawless white jade mixed with a little bit of vermilion, just like rouge sprinkled on the white snow. It is the top treasure jade recently, and its status is equivalent to the best imperial green in jade.
Lying in the brocade box is a jade hairpin carved with rouge snow. The jade hairpin itself is flawless, but at the top are a few red red plums with rouge color. Their meaning is clever and true. It makes people look at it, as if plum blossoms fall in snow, and the faint fragrance comes from it.
At this time, Mu Guanqing's voice came over.
"This hairpin was carved by Master Qiu Jingfan in the early years. Although his skills have not reached the pinnacle, the material is the best rouge snow, which is very rare. This snow plum hairpin complements the snow plum banquet. This is Guanqing's intention. Sister Yan should not refuse."
Facing Mu Guanqing's long spring-like eyes, Mu Yanshu naturally nodded, "The hairpin is very unique, I'll accept it."
Unlike others, Mu Guanqing is the younger brother of the original body. Regardless of whether the original body is Mu Shihong's biological daughter or not, this sibling relationship exists. She possesses the original body's identity and naturally also possesses this cause and effect. Mu Guanqing is dedicated to protecting Wanting Pavilion. After getting along these days, Mu Yanshu has truly regarded Mu Guanqing as half of her younger brother.
Since it was something given to her by her younger brother, Mu Yanshu had nothing to hesitate about.
Mu Guanqing didn't expect that she would agree so readily, and she couldn't help but show surprise, "Just Yan likes it."
Seeing that it was almost noon, Mu Guanqing naturally did not leave after delivering the goods, so he stayed for dinner.
Five days passed in a flash, and the snow plum banquet finally arrived!
It’s okay for Mu Yanshu, Mu Yanhua and others. As legitimate daughters, there are quite a few when they enter the palace, but for concubines like Mu Yanyu and Mu Yuting, they are like seldom and water chestnuts when they enter the palace. The snow plum banquet is rare, or even the only opportunity.
The Snow Plum Banquet is a palace feast before the New Year. It is a tradition passed down since the founding of Xiling. The purpose is to allow the emperor and his ministers to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms, and enjoy them with them.
Under such a purpose, the restrictions are naturally extremely relaxed. All the concubines and daughters of each family and the government can be brought into the palace and see the royal atmosphere as long as the elders allow them.
Whether it is a kind of love like Mu Yanyu or a kind of heartless like Mu Yuting, as a concubine's daughter, no one will neglect it.
As for Mu Yanhua, let alone.
After being suppressed by Mu Yanshu for so many days, she saw that the clouds were about to clear and the mist was dissipated. In addition, the snow plum banquet was gathered in the crowd of nobles, so she naturally wanted to show her most beautiful side and be proud.
As a result, the morning light was slightly dewed, and the entire Zuo Prime Minister's Court fell into a busy state. Only Wanting Pavilion was still slow and slow, just like the past.
Su Yiqing had already sent someone to pass the message, and everyone gathered in the front hall and set off together.
At this moment, in the front hall.
Under Li Suxin's urging, Mu Yuting was the first to arrive.
Today, Mu Yuting wore a dress made of blue materials from Tianshui that day. Her makeup was light and she wore a few jade red hairpins with ice-type floating flowers on her head. She looked like a pretty lily. It was not too attractive, but it was also fresh and charming, and very attractive.
Not long after she arrived, Mu Yanhua and Mu Yanyu arrived one after another.
Mu Yanhua was really dressed up today. She wore a fallen silk skirt with cold plum snow reflecting the snow, covered with pearly gauze. The style is the most popular wide-sleeved waist, and her ink hair was tied into a flying bun. It had a rouge-colored jade head and face. During the action, the red plums were flying at the hem of the skirt, brightly blooming.
I have to say that Mu Yanhua is indeed very beautiful today, but compared with Mu Yanyu, it is a bit less charming and exquisite.
That’s right, it’s Mu Yanyu!
Today, Mu Yanyu wore a dress made of yellow maple leaves that day. The bright turmeric made her skin look more whiter and more charming. Under her exquisite makeup, her charming face actually added unspeakable charm. Her ink hair was tied into a Jinghu bun, and dark golden flower ornaments were pasted on her forehead. From head to toe, she was exquisite, beautiful and touching.
Mu Yanhua really didn't expect that this Mu Yanyu would be so different when she dressed up with sincerity.
She couldn't help but pinch the veil and said with a smile, "My fourth sister usually likes to wear pink dresses, but she didn't expect that wearing the yellow maple leaf is quite charming. It turns out that I didn't realize that my sister actually has this idea and is so good at dressing up."
Mu Yanyu seemed to have not understood what Mu Yanhua meant, and Tingting bowed gracefully.
"It's also my mother's good vision. I chose such good materials. Just like what my sister said, my sister is used to wearing pink and wants to try another color. But I thought it was a mistake. My sister's little thoughts are hard to enter the elegant hall, and she can't compare to her sister..." When she said this, her eyes crossed Mu Yanhua, as if she had seen something. Chu Chu's charming smile brought a touch of charm, "Of course, it's even more incomparable to the big sister's snow satin."
When Mu Yanhua heard this, she didn't care about Mu Yanyu's different attitude. She immediately looked back with some emotion and saw Mu Yanshu walking leisurely with Ruizhu in the garden from far to near.
Mu Yanshu chose the dress made of green snow and cold recommended by Yanniang. The whole dress was covered with moonlight snow, until the waist gradually turned light green. When it was intertwined with the snow, it finally turned into clear green, like a piece of green bamboo under the snow, swaying and shining. She covered her face with ice-white snow satin, and her long hair was like clouds and ink, and she only tied a simple cloud bun on the top of her hair. There was nothing else except a jade hairpin of rouge snow. The remaining long hair flowed down, completely covering her slender waist. During the movement, there seemed to be snow light flowing around her body. The picture was covered with slender steps, which was unparalleled in the world.
This scene fell into Mu Yanhua's eyes and almost shattered her silver teeth!
She also had a wide-sleeved and waist-pinching smoky skirt. In order to be outstanding, she didn't even wear a cotton coat, but that little bitch Mu Yanshu's waist was actually a whole circle thinner than herself. I don't know how she grew!
And that ink hair!
Mu Yanhua thought that her hair was also top-notch, but Mu Yanshu's hair was as thick as satin, as thick as black, and her skin was always a little pale. I don't know if it was her own illusion, but she always felt that Mu Yanshu today seemed to be shining from the inside out, and her skin was so clear and crystal clear that it was hard to describe.
If it weren't for her face, she would have really been so beautiful!
At this moment, Mu Yanhua was a little lucky. Fortunately, she was an ugly monster. No matter how good she was born in other places, it was useless.
Unfortunately, Mu Yanshu was covered in her face and took advantage of it.
However, Mu Yanhua didn't make any trouble. Mu Yanshu covered her birthmark with her face. Attending such a party was a basic etiquette. She had reached this point. After a kick, Mu Yanhua felt uncomfortable, and she would not have any trouble.
Not to mention Mu Yanhua, even Mu Yanyu had similar thoughts: Fortunately, Mu Yanshu was born with a shortage, otherwise, such a person would be too jealous.
No matter what they felt in their hearts, everyone still stepped forward and greeted Mu Yanshu.
Almost not long after Mu Yanshu came in, Su Yiqing also arrived.
Seeing Mu Yanshu and Mu Yanyu, Su Yiqing was also stunned, narrowing her eyes almost unchecked, and said solemnly, "It seems that you have put your heart into it today. Xuemei Banquet is said to be a family banquet, but it is the palace. You must pay attention to your sense of duty. If anyone of you loses etiquette and reputation, don't blame your mother for being merciless."
Her eyes passed by Mu Yanshu without any trace, and she didn't stop at her. Then she smiled, "I won't say much about the rest. Such a banquet is naturally better to arrive early than to be late. Let's set off now."
Everyone followed Su Yiqing to the door and was about to get on the carriage when they saw Mu Guanqing leading the horse out.
Mu Guanqing's eyes paused on Mu Yanshu for a moment, and a stunning look flashed through his eyes. Then he clasped his fists and saluted at Su Yiqing, "I've seen my mother."
Su Yiqing's smile on the corner of her lips faded a little, and she frowned slightly, "I thought you had left long ago, and the poetry meeting in the front hall was held early. Although you are the top scorer in high school, you have no fame after all. If you go late, you will inevitably leave a bad impression on people. It is better to be careful. You represent not only yourself, but also the face of the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion. Don't forget that you have gone out of the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion after all."
Feeling her increasing tone, Mu Guanqing hugged her fists with a constant smile, and her eyes were filled with mist. "Thank you, my mother, for reminding me, the wise and wise, since it is a family banquet, I will naturally not pursue who is sooner or later. Guanqing thought that freedom could make the emperor look at him differently. As for fame and fortune, it is only a matter of time. At that time, Guanqing will naturally not forget the Prime Minister's Mansion and his mother's cultivation of Guanqing."
When Su Yiqing heard this, her eyes stagnated and she felt a little chill inexplicably.
"It's good that you have this intention." She raised her hand, "Since that's the case, we won't delay you, you can set off first."
But Mu Guanqing didn't move, "No hurry, Guanqing wants to say a few words to Sister Yan, but his mother probably won't mind."
Su Yiqing's hand holding the veil tightened slightly, but she didn't care much about it and said, "Just hurry up."
"Yes, Guanqing understands."
After Mu Guanqing finished speaking, he skipped Mu Yanhua and walked straight to Mu Yanshu. His eyes were unconsciously looking up and down, and his face was as smiling as Chunshan, "Sister Yan, you... look so good today."
"So too." Mu Yanshu told the truth.
Today, Mu Guanqing wore a robe that was close to the smog blue, covered with a snow-colored cloak, like a blue sky, covered with the mist of spring, and with Mu Guanqing's beautiful eyebrows and eyes, it was filled with the scenery and moon, which complemented each other.
"Thank you for your praise from Sister Yan." Mu Guanqing was stunned for a moment, coughed lightly, and his eyes fell into Mu Yanshu's hair, "This rouge snow is really compatible with Sister Yan."
Mu Yanshu had no expression on her face, "So, are you praising your own vision?"
Mu Guanqing was choked again and coughed, "Cough cough cough..."
Mu Yanshu did not feel any sympathy at all. His clear and pure eyes seemed to penetrate everything. Wubo Wulan said, "If you have anything, just say it."
Upon hearing this, Mu Guanqing's eyes flashed with helplessness, his smile remained unchanged, but his voice was particularly lowered, "The lady has secretly entered the palace twice these days. This time the Xuemei Banquet is probably not simple, Sister Yan must be careful."
Mu Yanshu nodded, "I know."
Seeing that she was not surprised, Mu Guanqing couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, "It seems that Sister Yan has already predicted it, so I'll be relieved. I'll leave first, let's meet at Xuemei."
"good."
After receiving Mu Yanshu's response, Mu Guanqing's eyes swept across her hair, and then he got on the horse and left with satisfaction.
Seeing Mu Guanqing gradually moving away and the beautiful scenery, Mu Yuting, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
At this time, a charming voice came from behind her.
"The relationship between the second brother and the eldest sister is really enviable. I just want to attend a snow plum banquet and say a few words alone. It's a bit better for the two of them. I don't know what they said?"
Mu Yuting suddenly came back to her senses. When she looked sideways, she saw Mu Yanyu standing beside her and smiling at her, "Three Sisters, what are you talking about?"
Mu Yuting felt that she was being spied into her mind, and couldn't help but tighten her veil, living up to her previous calmness, with her lips tense, "How do I know, what they say is their business, it has nothing to do with you and me."
Mu Yanyu sighed in disagreement, and said to herself, "Everyone is brother and sister, how come it doesn't matter? The second brother is so close and far away, so I can't help but have a clear distinction."
When Mu Yuting heard this, she couldn't help but feel confused: Yes, the second brother knew to be close to the eldest sister. Everyone is brother and sister, why can't he get close to her a little bit...
After Mu Guanqing left, Su Yiqing naturally would not waste any more time, so she immediately asked the servants to serve everyone in the car.
This time, the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion prepared a total of four carriages, one Su Yiqing, one Mu Yanshu, and one Mu Yanhua. Mu Yuting and Mu Yanyu, as concubines, were the two of them riding a carriage together.
Because today, the great officials and nobles from the entire Shengjing City gathered in the palace, and it was inevitable that they could not help but walk a little along the way, but the status of the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion was there, and most people would give in when they encountered it. Everyone did not waste much time on the road, so they arrived at the gate of the palace.
To be continued...