Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

The spring is bustling, the spring breeze is blowing

The tent in front of Linshui Hall is transparent on three sides.

Brightly colored silk ribbons are tied throughout Linshui Hall.

The ribbons stretched and fluttered in the breeze, complementing the pots of spring flowers that had been brought in for decoration.

Both the palace guards, internal officials and female officials standing nearby, as well as the ministers and officials' family members, all wore flower hairpins.

Up above, the emperor and empress sitting on the stage looked around. The scenery was beautiful and there was a faint fragrance floating around.

The emperor smiled and waved to the chief eunuch beside him. The chief eunuch hurriedly flicked his fly whisk, walked over and bowed his head.

"Is this Jin Ming Pond decorated by you and other chamberlains today?"

After hearing the emperor's question, the chief minister bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, yes! The servants have also invited the master craftsmen from the Wensi Academy to make suggestions."

"Haha, you are really interested!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. This is the duty of a slave."

"Um!"

At this time, Zhao Fang whispered from the side: "Father, where is the gentleman you mentioned who is very good at calligraphy?"

The emperor looked at the chief minister at the side, who hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, over there!"

As he spoke, he pointed at Sheng Hong who was near the door of the tent.

Jinmingchi opens on March 1st,

It is more about having fun with the people.

Therefore, today the emperor, the emperor, the prince Zhao Fang and the princess Zhao Yue are all wearing ordinary clothes.

Naturally, the courtiers and family members who accompanied the emperor's guard of honor into the garden earlier could not dress too brightly.

The officials and family members who accompanied him had all stayed in Bianjing for a long time.

I know that today’s clothes should not be too luxurious, so I work hard on details to show off my style.

For example, the buttons woven on the front of low-key clothes are mixed with gold threads, gems and jade;

For example, the bun looks like there are flowers and butterflies hanging on it, but in fact it is a jade ornament carefully carved by a master craftsman;

Of course, the most low-key one is the Queen.

Because the string of inconspicuous beads that the Queen was wearing in front of her and being curiously played with by Princess Yue'er in her arms was worth about 20,000 yuan!

Just now, Wang Ruofu had the leisure to look at the jewelry of a certain royal family member, and secretly smacked his lips with Mother Liu.

However, when Sheng Hong was summoned to the emperor by the chief minister, she was a little nervous and didn't know what to do.

It was Mother Liu who caught the look from Lady Yongyi Housun and reminded Wang Ruofu to stand up.

at this time,

Sheng Hong was standing in the middle, having just finished listening to the emperor's praise for his 'work attitude'.

After hearing this, Sheng Hong bowed to the emperor and empress, and said excitedly:

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty! Your Majesty's words, I deserve it!"

The emperor who was sitting at the top was about to speak, but the prince Zhao Fang suddenly stood up from the emperor's arms and whispered a few words to the emperor.

The emperor listened to Zhao Fang's words and looked at Sheng Hong in a good mood.

Sheng Hong bowed and stood in the middle, not hearing what the emperor should say in reply, and was quite at a loss at this moment.

The emperor waved to the chief eunuch on one side and gave a few instructions, and then the chief eunuch walked toward the back.

The emperor smiled slightly and said:

"Sheng Shangsheng, don't be nervous! I have read your memorial several times! The handwriting is very good! I happen to have a few brushes here that were sent as tribute from Xuancheng."

As the emperor said, an official walked towards Sheng Hong holding a tray with several long wooden boxes on it.

Sheng Hong quickly bowed deeply, took the tray from the internal officer, and said with a trembling tone and a hint of crying:

"My lord, Sheng Hong, thank you for your kindness!"

Seeing Sheng Hong crying with gratitude, the emperor nodded slightly and said: "Okay! Go!"

"My lord, I obey the order!"

Looking at Sheng Hong who took a few steps back and then walked towards his seat, the emperor said to Zhao Fang beside him: "Fang'er, isn't this a good reward?"

Zhao Fang smiled and nodded, giving the emperor a thumbs up.

When Emperor Cai was talking to Sheng Hong, Wang Ruofu stood respectfully behind the table.

After hearing Sheng Hong's words of thanks, the emperor didn't reply for a long time. Wang Ruofu held his breath nervously and squeezed the handkerchief in his hand.

When the emperor's laughter came, Wang Ruofu's throat rolled and he took a long breath.

Sheng Hong walked to the table and sat down. Hearing that the chief minister summoned other officials to talk to the emperor, he felt relieved.

Sheng Hong picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip.

Looking at the rewards on the table with emotion, I couldn't help but recall the days when I had been practicing calligraphy for so many years since I was sensible:

When Sheng Hong was a child, he lived with his biological mother, Chun Xiaoniang. Sheng Hong was often framed and punished by his father's doting concubine.

At that time, his aunt, the only daughter of the Xu family of the famous and courageous Hou family, had a arrogant personality.

At that time, he and Tanhualang's father were almost at odds with each other. He was ignored and crowded in the mistress's courtyard all the year round. Frustrated, he devoted himself to his legitimate son to look after his eldest brother and ignored the family affairs.

Maybe it's retribution that makes his father's favorite concubine childless!

But every time Sheng Hong thought about the way his beloved concubine looked at him and the piece of bamboo in her hand that whipped him, he would shudder.

Because now he still remembers that his father, who was a Tanhualang at that time, would guide him in writing with a warm smile on the rare occasions when he was in a good mood.

So, in the twelfth month of winter, kneeling on the cold ground of the cold ancestral hall,

Sheng Hong's only pleasure was to copy the handwriting of his father Tanhua Lang in the ancestral hall.

Sometimes I use my fingers, which are as cold as carrots.

Sometimes the fire stick used in the ancestral hall to tease paper money is used.

When he was writing, it felt like that warm father was beside him.

Sheng Hong's biological mother-in-law was powerless, so she could only kneel at the door of her concubine's yard all night long to plead for her mercy.

Of course it's useless to plead for mercy.

It was Fang's mother who was next to his aunt, who would secretly send him some cakes, warm water and clothes, and he was able to survive.

After that, my father, my mother, and many others died.

He was raised at the knee of his aunt's mother. After using a brush, he fell in love with calligraphy even more.

His love for calligraphy allowed him to write good calligraphy that few others could match, which helped him a lot in his official career!

Looking at these Xuancheng confession pens given by the emperor, Sheng Hong thought about his third son, Chang Feng, and slightly curved his lips. Oh, and Mo Lan!

Thinking of this, Sheng Hong smiled slightly.

Wang Ruofu blinked his big eyes, smiled toothily, and his eyes were filled with pride and joy.

She stroked the offering pen and said:

"Officer! I must give one to Changbai!"

Sheng Hong was stunned for a moment, thinking about the eldest son who studied hard and behaved like his father-in-law. He nodded with some shame and said with a smile: "That's what Madam said."

Wang Ruofu continued to touch the smooth pencil case made of precious wood, looked at Sheng Hong and said:

"Official, now my maternal nephew, Brother You, is studying, so I have to leave one for him!"

"My biological sister, Brother Jin from the Kang family, can also give it!"

"Also, the one in Hua Lan's belly must be a boy, so I have to keep one!"

Listening to Wang Ruofu's words, Sheng Hong's face became increasingly ugly.

Sheng Hong gritted his teeth, closed his eyes and took a deep breath:

This is the imperial court, no loud noises!

Tired!

It's better to give this thing to your mother when you go back and let her share it with her.

Wang Ruofu, who was on the side, glanced at Sheng Hong and said, "Officer, what's the matter? You don't feel well!"

Sheng Hong adjusted his facial muscles: fake smile.

Wang Ruofu continued to look at the brushes on the tray happily,

Just when they were about to continue talking, a young internal official came to the two of them and said softly:

"Mr. Shanda, madam, I am Qingyun, the internal official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, here to pick up this tray."

Sheng Hong immediately put on a sincere smile: "Internal officer, please!"

Qingyun smiled and bowed before taking away the things.

When the couple was talking,

In the big tent, officials stood up from time to time and walked to the middle to say a few words to the emperor, but few received rewards like Sheng Hong.

After a while, an internal official walked into the tent in small steps and said a few words beside the senior internal official.

The chief minister came to the emperor and said softly: "Your Majesty, everything is ready!"

The emperor smiled and said: "Then let's get started!"

The chief internal officer hurriedly responded.

After finishing speaking, the emperor said to the officials and nobles in the big tent:

"My dear friends, there is no need to hold back. Let's enjoy the performance of our young men together!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Everyone in the tent quickly stood up and responded.

Wang Ruofu also visited Jinming Pond last year, but it was in a very bad location near the north side of the pond.

Unexpectedly, this year I would be sitting in the royal tent in front of Linshui Palace.

Wang Ruofu looked at the people in the tent and dispersed to a position near the pool so that they could watch the performance in the pool.

Sheng Hong also put away his smile after listening to the holy teachings. After glaring at Wang Ruofu next to him, he stood up and walked to several colleagues and superiors to talk.

Wang Ruofu also stood up and prepared to walk towards the edge of the pool.

But after standing up, she didn't know where to go.

In the past few years since Wang Ruofu came to Bianjing, he has also participated in many gatherings such as Xiangyi Gathering and Double Ninth Festival Flower Appreciation.

Although if you look around, there are a few ladies you know.

However, the familiar ones, Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Bai, were not in the tent.

Mother Liu beside her gently tugged on her clothes and said softly: "Ahem, madam, look inside the tent."

It was so close to the emperor and empress that she didn't dare to look too far.

Wang Ruofu followed the words and looked in, and then his eyes lit up!

She saw her mother-in-law and grandson's wife waving to her.

Just when Wang Ruofu was about to wave his hand to decline, he saw the empress sitting there smiling at her.

Not only was Princess Yue'er in front of the queen looking at her in confusion, but the prince beside the emperor was also looking at her.

Not knowing whether to cry or laugh, Wang Ruofu could only grin and walked towards the tent with Liu's mother.

Although Wang Ruofu can shout loudly, "My father deserves to enjoy the Ancestral Temple\

,"But she grew up in her uncle's house in the countryside and was already quite old when she came to Bianjing.

Not long after staying in Bianjing, he reached the age of discussing marriage. Wang Ruofu had never been to the palace, let alone met the emperor and empress.

At this time, when she came near the Emperor and Empress, she didn't know what to say. She could only give a blessing and said:

"I have met His Majesty the Emperor, I have met the Queen! I have met His Royal Highness the Prince and His Royal Highness the Princess."

The emperor smiled slightly and said, "Are you the youngest daughter of the Wang family?"

Wang Ruofu was very nervous and nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty, yes!"

Hearing this, Zhao Fang nodded, with a solemn look in his eyes.

The emperor nodded: "Okay! Fang'er, Madam Wang is also the mother of the second eldest lady of the Xu family."

Zhao Fang's eyes looked at Wang Ruofu, with a hint of warmth in addition to solemnity.

The queen glanced at Wang Ruofu up and down and said with a smile: "Madam Wang, please sit down!"

After the queen finished speaking, the female official on the side moved an embroidery pier and placed it next to Sun.

"Thank you, empress!"

Wang Ruofu said and sat down.

After sitting down, the emperor smiled and glanced at the boats performing in the Jinming Pool in the distance, then turned back to Wang Ruofu and said:

"Madam Wang, how is your mother's health now?"

Wang Ruofu: "Back to Your Majesty, okay!"

The emperor put away his smile and said, "Well, when you go back, bring some of the old man's things to your mother."

The chief minister on the side quickly bowed and signaled receipt.

Wang Ruofu also stopped smiling: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The queen on the side waited for the two to finish speaking, and then said softly:

"Madam, is your mother-in-law healthy?"

"Hui empress, you are in good health! After mother came to Bianjing, she often climbed mountains to worship Buddha!"

The queen nodded and said with a smile: "When I get to your mother-in-law's age, I don't know if my health will be as good as hers!"

Wang Ruofu hurriedly said: "Empress! You must have it!"

Mrs. Sun also nodded in affirmation.

The queen smiled and said, "Then I'll borrow my lady's good words!"

Wang Ruofu: "Don't dare, don't dare!"

The queen looked at Wang Ruofu, then at Sun, and continued with a look of reminiscence in her eyes:

"When I was still in the boudoir, I attended polo matches and incense burning parties in Beijing, flower appreciation gatherings, etc., and I often met the old ladies of the You family."

"Looking back now, your old lady was so graceful and graceful!"

"On the polo field, he is vigorous and free-spirited, his skills are superb, his heroic appearance is enviable!"

"Although I was still young at the time, I still remember the envy I felt when I saw your old lady use the Phoenix Meteor on the side of the polo field!"

When Sun married into the Xu family, the old lady had already married. She had never seen the old lady's heroic appearance. Listening to the queen's words, her eyes were full of longing.

Wang Ruofu, who was listening on the side, agreed and nodded.

Although Wang Ruofu had never seen her mother-in-law's heroic appearance when she was young, when she first entered the Sheng family, she had seen her mother-in-law riding a horse. Her heroic posture on the horse was really free and beautiful.

Listening to the words of the ladies, the little princess in the queen's arms looked around with some curiosity in her eyes.

The queen put away her recalling look and asked:

"Madam, does your old lady still play polo now?"

Wang Ruofu smiled and replied: "Back to my wife, when the weather is warm, mother will go for a walk on the village outside the city, and she will also ride a horse and play a few shots!"

The queen sighed and nodded:

"Oh? It's rare for an old lady to be at your age!"

"This old man's good health is the greatest blessing for his children!"

"That's what I said!"

Wang Ruofu and Sun replied.

At this time, the Queen narrowed her eyes and waved not far away.

Sun and Wang Ruofu looked over.

I saw a little girl in bright and green clothes walking up to the queen.

Mrs. Sun recognized this little girl. She was the niece of the Queen's mother-in-law and the daughter of Tuoxihou Cao's family. When Anmei got married, this girl came to help with the bed.

Seeing Wang Ruofu's confused look, Sun explained a few words in a low voice.

Seeing the little girl from Tuoxi Hou Cao's family bowing to the two of them, Sun and Wang Ruofu quickly stood up and nodded.

The queen pretended to be angry and waved her hands: "Why are you two still standing up? Sit down quickly!"

After speaking, the Queen looked at her niece lovingly and said, "Where did you go to play just now?"

The little girl knelt down, greeted Princess Yue'er, smiled slightly, and said:

"Go back to Aunt Queen, over there! Played for a while with the little brother who went to Huyan's house that day!"

"Just now I saw that he was in vain! He was so awesome!"

The queen was stunned, going to Huyan's house? Then she looked at Madam Sun suspiciously.

Madam Sun shook her head and said, "Madam, my two grandsons are in Quyuan Street."

Hearing this, the queen looked at her little niece again and said, "Do you know which family that little brother is from?"

The little girl pointed towards the big tent and said, "That's him, he seems to be from the Lu family of Lian Guogong!"

The queen glanced at Lu Zezong, who was following her grandfather, and looked at Madam Sun and said:

"Madam, is that your Xiaowu's adopted brother?"

Mrs. Sun nodded.

After the queen asked, she looked at Lu Zezong and her niece not far away.

At this time,

The people watching the performance in the big tent near the pool suddenly let out an exclamation.

This attracted the Queen, Madam Sun and others to look at her.

It turned out to be a soldier of the navy who was performing a "water swing" in the pool. He had swung to a very high place on the swing and was doing somersaults before jumping down.

After all, I didn’t read Changbai’s book.

Because he was pulled outside the Xu family tent by Gu Tingye and Qi Heng, who had finished watching the horses, to watch the navy show in the pool.

Looking at the pawns swinging on the big ship,

The teenagers around Xu Zaijing also made noises: "Wow! Why are you so tall!"

Xu Zaijing said aloud:

"I heard from my second brother-in-law that this kind of technique is very useful in water battles and jumping off ships!"

"Of course, it won't be so fancy!"

Everyone nodded.

The sailor pawn somersaulted and fell into the water, causing white waves to rise and attracting cheers from the people watching by the pool.

After these performances are over,

Just like last year, the big dragon boat was pulled out from Okuwu by the small dragon boat.

The magnificently decorated dragon boat sailed to the Linshui Palace, and the emperor took everyone in the tent aboard the dragon boat.

The dragon boat sailed to the center of Jinming Pool and stopped.

After Wang Ruofu watched the water battle formation performance of the small dragon boat and the tiger boat with his eyes fixed,

She saw the small dragon boat and the tiger-headed boat sailing towards the five rooms in the pool.

Different from previous years, these boats did not prepare for the competition immediately. Instead, they were all changed to flags with different surnames outside the five halls.

Looking around, you can see the flags of "Shuichanqiao", "Yongchangliang", "Ningyuangu", as well as the single characters Pei, Qi, Lu and so on.

Wang Ruofu approached Mrs. Sun with some doubts, asked a few questions softly, and nodded after receiving the answer.

At this time, in front of the Five Halls, all the small dragon boats and tiger-headed boats were ready.

Jin Mingchi's winning bid, which is most popular among the surrounding spectators, is about to begin.

shore,

Several young men around Xu Zaijing, whose families paid heavily to charter a boat to win the bid, looked at each other.

After all, this is the first winning prize on the first day!

The prize should be the work of the master of the Wensi Academy who will be the supervisor.

Anmei, the fourth mother of the Xu family, got such a peony jade carving.

Just like the incense stick in the temple,

The effect in everyone's mind is different from the second time or the second day's prize.

Beside Jinming Pond,

In front of Qi Guogong's tent,

Ting Yi stood there with Chai Zhengzheng, and beside him were two legitimate daughters of the Dou family.

Followed by the pretty girl behind Mrs. Wu,

Chai Zhengzheng glanced at the girl from the corner of his eye.

Just now in the tent, Madam Wu introduced Madam Dou,

This girl Wan is the concubine of Mrs. Wu's concubine's eldest son's daughter-in-law's cousin's aunt's concubine.

Zhengzheng shook his dizzy head, looked at the hopeful look in Miss Wan's eyes, and confused He Tingyi and said in a low voice that only two people could hear:

"What is this Chun Ge girl looking at?"

Ting Yi glanced at Miss Wan and smiled when she saw Wan Chunge looking over.

Then Ting Yi and Chai Zhengzheng whispered in their ears: "Liang Han?"

Zhengzheng looked sideways at Tingyi, with a look of surprise and gossip on his face: Huh?