144 Birthday Gift 1
Princess Yongle's mansion is located on the shore of Lishui Lake in the south of the city. Lishui Lake is the only inner lake in Yong'an City.
Lishui Lake connects the Lishui River and the moat, and passes through Yong'an City. It is the best scenery in Yong'an City. To the east of Lishui Lake is the best restaurant and tea shop in the city, and to the west is the royal palace. Princess Yongle's mansion is located next to the palace. In the early years, there were restaurants and other lively places here, but because Princess Yongle moved here to practice cultivation, the noisy restaurants and shops around were moved elsewhere.
Along the way, the closer you get to Lishui Lake, the more beautiful the scenery is. Although it is early autumn, there are lush green trees on the side of the corridor leading to the princess's mansion. Pieces of hibiscus flowers bloom on both sides of the corridor. The breeze blows, and the faint fragrance floats.
When they arrived at the Princess's Mansion, the ceremonial officials from the palace were welcoming guests. When they saw the carriage from the Prime Minister's Mansion, they immediately came forward to greet them. Shen Qingxi and Shen Qinghui helped the old lady get off the carriage, and took Shen Qingrou and others into the door.
Mrs. Hu still couldn't come to the banquet, not to mention that she stayed in the mansion and was worried about Mrs. Song's dowry, so it would be better if she didn't come.
When I entered the Princess' Mansion, I saw that the mansion was built beside the water. There were pavilions, water pavilions and pavilions that were endless, which were exquisite and beautiful. However, there were no colorful flowers and plants in the yard. On the contrary, most of them were green bamboos. When I entered the outside, there were not many noises. The servants of the Princess' Mansion also walked silently and had very strict etiquette.
This was the first time Shen Qingrong came to the Princess's Mansion. While walking, she stumbled on the exquisite beauty of the Princess' Mansion. This place was originally a royal palace. Later, the princess came to the Qing Dynasty for the Qing Dynasty and was rebuilt. Although it was the majestic and vast royal family, it was not luxurious. Instead, it was the bamboo and breeze, which was very in line with the elegant intention of the princess to come here to practice.
The old lady and her party came a little late. At this moment, most of the guests arrived at the Water Pavilion where the birthday banquet was held today. There was still a moment before the banquet. The old lady and her party went to the office to deliver the gift before going to the Water Pavilion.
Before we got to the water pavilion, we met Chen, the old lady of Yongning Hou. The old lady greeted her. The old sisters who had met just a few days ago talked together. Shen Qingxi and Shen Qinghui were one step behind.
Shen Qinghui rarely goes out to the banquet. At this moment, she is quite nervous when she sees so many people. However, Shen Qingxi patted her hand to comfort her. Shen Qinghui was immediately very grateful.
After walking along the corridor for half a stick of incense, I arrived at the Water Pavilion. This is a pavilion built on the water. There is an empty pavilion with curtains falling on all sides. At this moment, the sound of a lingering piano is coming from it. The floating bridge on the water Pavilion extends out, connecting the circular terrace not far away. On the north side is a flower hall.
Today's banquets are all set on the circular terrace, but the flower hall is the main seat.
Before Princess Yongle came, Chen and her old lady got down first, and Shen Qingxi and others naturally followed behind.
Before he could finish his seat, a sound of gold gong ringing sounded. Everyone looked towards the flower hall. A young woman with a white cloth dress with a plain makeup came out first. Everyone stood up one after another. Behind the woman was the prince Chu Yu and several other princes. Shen Qingxi subconsciously looked at the end and indeed saw Chu Ye!
Chapter completed!