Fragrance Returned

Xunxiang asked, "Mom, why do you want to give those four treasures of the study to those houses?"

Dongyang snorted coldly, "The kings of Beiyang, Nanyang, and Mingjun used to gossip behind my back when they were young, saying that I... huh, they are the only ones who are idiots themselves, and the children they have have no ideas."

He glanced at Xun Xiang, and his eyes were filled with brilliance, "It's nothing like this palace. My consort is a great Confucian, and my son is in the top three in the Imperial College exams. My daughter's paintings are kept in the South Study Room, and her paintings are hanging in Jingfangzhai. The poems he wrote were highly praised by the Confucian scholars... they couldn't envy him.

"I gave them the Four Treasures of the Study because I want them to absorb more of my books, study more and talk less. And King Duan, he is not very good at speaking. It is obvious that he has read less."

When she was young, many people said behind her back that she was "ignorant and unskilled". For this reason, Empress Dowager Su severely reprimanded several princesses and princesses, and also reprimanded several concubines for improper education of their children and daughters. Dongyang also quarreled with his sisters and cousins ​​many times, and once pushed Nanyang to the ground.

At that time, she especially hoped to find a talented man to be her consort. Later, he found the most talented Xun Lang as he wished, and he especially hoped that his sons and daughters would be talented and slap those people in the face.

Her son would learn more from his consort, and she would train her daughter. Although Xunfeng was not good at writing poems and calligraphy, she played the piano well and was handsome, which made her extremely satisfied.

She thought that her daughter who grew up in the country was vulgar and untalented, but she was unexpectedly surprised.

She looked at her daughter with a smile. Feeling proud, of course she had to show off and make those people angry.

Xunxiang couldn't laugh or cry.

Dongyang is going to provoke hatred, and he is even more childish than brother Qian.

Her old face was a little red, "I can draw and write well, but my poetry is just average."

Dongyang smiled and said, "Girls don't need to be overly modest. In March this year, Cai Jiayi turned eighteen, and one of the 'four beauties' was vacant. In March, Zhenxihou Mansion will hold a peach blossom banquet, and they must want to introduce their own girl, Cai Jiahui."

"That girl is far worse than the two daughters of this palace. Xunfeng is gone, and Xiangxiang is still there. Get ready, and then write a good poem at the Peach Blossom Banquet, and beat Cai Jiahui to be selected as the "Four Beauties" .'"

Xunxiang is not interested in these little girls' things, so she doesn't want to be a beautiful girl.

Unlike Xun Feng, whose eyes lit up when she heard "Four Beauties", Dongyang was even more satisfied.

"Yes, you are not afraid of honor or disgrace at a young age, just like me. The Ding family taught you well. You go to the Ding family tomorrow to see them and stay for two more days. I will also reward them."

Although Dongyang was arrogant, Xunxiang was still happy and wanted to fly.

I can go home to visit relatives and stay there for two days.

Dongyang must not have expected so much. It must have been suggested by his younger brother, agreed by his consort, and approved by Dongyang. But Xunxiang still accepted her love.

"Thank you, mother."

Xunxiang's happy expression made Dongyang feel unhappy, so he praised you for not being shocked by honor or disgrace. Forget it, the prince-in-law said that he should cherish this girl more and correct his bad habits slowly...

Xunxiang had lunch with Dongyang, and the communication between the two was quite calm.

I heard that King Qi gave the queen ten pieces of sea ginseng, and Dongyang was very grateful.

"Of my father's concubines, I have long seen that Concubine Li is good and has the same heart as my mother. The most annoying one is Concubine Cai Shu, who thinks her son is the best. Now Concubine Qin and Concubine Xia have also jumped out...

"Oh, it's a pity that such a capable person as the Third Emperor's brother was delayed by Concubine Li's background."

Xun Xiang said, "The emperor's grandmother said that my mother was born in the middle palace. As long as she is impartial, no matter who becomes the emperor, she will not treat her badly."

"I know this and I don't take sides."

Seeing Xun Xiang's small mouth eating non-stop, Dong Yang frowned and reminded implicitly, "Xiang Xiang is good-looking and talented. It would be better if she were thinner."

Xunxiang pretended not to hear what she meant, picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, "Grandpa Huang said that I haven't started smoking yet, and I will lose weight when I do."

Dongyang had no choice but to endure what he was about to say and slowly correct the bad habits...

At noon in Dongyang, Xunxiang returned to Xikuoyuan.

After so many days, Xunxiang was really free at this time.

She called Grandma Wang over and asked about the situation in Wuxianghou Mansion and Deputy Commander Yang's family in Xidaying.

These two families were Ding Lichun's favorite relatives for Ding Lichun.

Although Grandma Wang is in the palace all year round, she is the eyes of Queen Ye. She knew the situation of almost all officials' homes in the capital so that she could remind Queen Ye at any time.

Of course Jin Wuwei told her this news.

This is also the reason why Queen Ye gave her to Xunxiang.

Grandma Wang thought for a while and said, "There was a noble concubine in the Wuxiang Hou Mansion. She was a veteran noble, and her family was naturally rich and powerful. Miss Feng's father was in poor health and was not very successful, but I heard that Feng The Marquis has only one younger brother, who takes great care of his nieces and nephews.

"Vice-Commander Yang came from a poor background. He made military exploits in several battles and rose up step by step. The family tradition of these two families is quite good, and there are no rumors of any filth."

Xunxiang probably knew that the family tradition of the two families was good, which meant that the two girls were probably of good character.

If the Feng family can produce a noble concubine, the girl should be good-looking. Her father is in poor health and not successful, so as the eldest daughter, Miss Feng should also be capable.

The Yang family is in a similar situation to the Ding family. They were born from grass roots and built a world on their own. Maybe the girl has lived a hard life.

The girl from the Feng family is good-looking, and the girl from the Yang family has a lot in common with her eldest brother...

Xunxiang didn't know who to choose for a while.

Xun Prince Consort and Xun Yibo went home in the evening.

Prince Consort Xun said that today he accompanied King Qi to meet with a missionary from the Qin Kingdom.

Because there was no hope of becoming the crown prince, the King of Qi did not like government affairs. What he liked most was studying the cultures and languages ​​of various countries. Xun Qiandai was proficient in Spanish and had met several missionaries. He occasionally consulted Xun Qiandai on the language and culture of Folangji, Daqin and other countries.

Dali is open to all rivers, and Emperor Qingguan is also relatively tolerant. Dali does not exclude foreigners who come to visit and do business, and also allows missionaries or monks to come and preach.

But there is one thing: princes or clan children with foreign ancestry are not allowed to have private contact with people from their mother's clan. In other words, Concubine Li is a native of Korea, and descendants of Concubine Li are absolutely not allowed to have contact with Korea.

Xun Xiang knew that Italy had been called the Great Qin State in previous lives, but he didn’t know which country it was referring to in this era.

King Qi's thinking is still relatively advanced. At least he is willing to absorb foreign knowledge and ideas, which is much better than the reckless King Kang.

Xunxiang had long been interested in foreigners and begged, "Dad, when you meet foreigners in the future...oh, they are foreigners, can you bring me with you?"

Dongyang said hurriedly, "No, the people over there in Da Qin are all yellow-haired monsters. Their faces are as white as rice paper, and their hairs are as long as half a finger. They also eat raw meat and drink raw blood. It's scary..."

Prince Consort Xun waved his hand and said, "It's not that exaggerated. Although their national power is not as good as that of the Li Dynasty, there are many things worth learning and learning from. If you stay in seclusion, you can only be surpassed by others. Don't be afraid, my daughter. Daddy will take you there if you have the opportunity in the future." "(End of chapter)