The Moon Over Tang Dynasty

Chapter 124: Performing in a Garden and Performing Arts Suddenly Called

The east bank of the lake where white lotus blooms is the most beautiful place in the Linhai Princess Villa - "Pinxiang Garden". The garden is full of famous flowers and herbs, with sandalwood as the fence and agarwood as the wall. As soon as you enter the door, you will feel the fragrance. The garden occupies a large area, and the ladies and maids who were gathered together just now dispersed into a dotted landscape in the blink of an eye. Most of them were small groups of people whispering and laughing, and some were still surrounding the eldest princess to flatter her. No one was there. They are willing to take another look at the tall pavilion with green tiles and cornices not far to the south, but most people are unwilling to go further.

Liuli naturally knew that the Jianfang Pavilion was where the male guests gathered at the Lotus Banquet. It was usually hosted by the well-liked prince Pei Chengxian. Many of the male guests were not yet married, and the female guests here were About half of the guests, Yunying, were unmarried - after all, this hibiscus banquet was just a larger-scale flower fighting party. It was a great opportunity for beauties and talents to become famous in Chang'an.

She naturally had no intention of competing for beauty, but she didn't want to be left alone, so she found a conversation with Cui Cenniang and walked over laughing. I just felt that Cen Niang was a little cautious at the beginning. After saying a few words, she relaxed and whispered, "Yu Niang was rude just now. Don't take it to heart." Liuli smiled and nodded, "Everything I say is my own. Just a casual joke from a sister."

Pei Baniang on one side frowned secretly, and while talking to Yu Niang, her steps slowed down, and she gradually distanced herself from the two people in front of her.

Liuli and Cen Niang entered the garden, wandered around a few places, and then stopped under the shade of a clean tree. They heard the sound of joking and laughing over there. Looking through the gaps between the flowers and trees, they saw that there were many people. They have gathered together and started playing games of pot throwing, shooting and fighting with flowers and grass. Not far from the eldest princess, Pei Yunniang was sitting alone under the banana leaves. Her white clothes were like snow among the green leaves. Even looking from a distance, she seemed to be exuding a cold aura... but she heard Cui Cenniang asked, "Auntie, don't you want to go out and have some fun?"

Liuli shook her head firmly.

Cui Cenniang looked a little surprised, "I'm not in good health, so I can't bear the excitement. How come you are so young and mature than me?"

Liu Li thought to herself, to be honest, I'm probably a few years older than you. She smiled casually and said, "First of all, I'm not good at these things, so hiding my clumsiness is my first priority. Secondly, I'm good at these things, so I Now that I have a good reputation in Chang'an, I won't be happy if I actually go out to play, and it will be embarrassing if I lose. There is really no reason to join in the fun. "

Cen Niang was so amused that she laughed out loud. She thought for a while and then said, "Although people's words are scary, you should go out and walk around more in the future. Once I get to know you, I will naturally know what kind of person you are, so I won't be afraid." Those rumors have spread.”

Liuli couldn't help but sigh. Judging from today's situation, it seems that among the high-class women, those who are as gentle as Cen Niang, or as free and easy as Zheng Lengniang and Shangguan Liluo, the vast majority of them The eyes looking at her were definitely not kind. Although she didn't care about it, she still felt a headache when she thought about having to "move around" like this often in the future.

Cen Niang was about to persuade her again, but she heard someone laughing and saying, "My aunt will be happy. This place is quiet and shady. It's better than being outside in the sun."

Liuli turned around and saw Yang Liuniang walking over with flowers and willows in hand. She was really a little stunned. When Sun Xiang and Liu left just now, although she was not sitting on the chief chair, why didn't she follow them? He quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Sixteenth Mother, don't make fun of me, it's just a break."

Yang Sixiniang smiled and said, "I mean you can take some time off." Then she looked at Cui Cenniang, "This is..."

Liuli hurriedly introduced Cui Cenniang and Yang Sixiniang to each other. After greeting each other twice, Yang Sixiniang started chatting and laughing as if nothing happened. The three of them chatted for a while, but then they heard a loud cheer from outside. When I turned around to watch, I realized that the program had changed again. This time, it was the eldest princess who was performing the ritual of giving exquisite gifts to the female guests at the banquet, and everyone returned the gifts in turn. Some of them just presented embroidery and handwriting made by themselves, but There were also many women who composed a poem or played a piece of music on the spot, which naturally won bursts of applause. There seemed to be loud applause even from Jianfangxuan in the distance.

 Seeing that most of the visitors had accepted their reward and given gifts in return, Liuli sighed inwardly, looked at each other with Cen Niang and Liu Niang, smiled, and walked out.

The eldest princess was taking a scroll from Zheng Lengniang and said with a smile, "You are a lazy girl. I want to hear you compose a poem on the spot. Why did you send me away with this? After I returned, You have to look at it carefully, if it’s not good, I’ll definitely ask you to come over and ask for clarification!”

There was a burst of laughter all around. Zheng Lengniang blushed and said with a smile, "Of course my clumsy work will not be appreciated by the eldest princess, so please forgive me."

The eldest princess wanted to make a joke, but suddenly she saw Liuli walking over, and she smiled and said, "Where have you been taking some time off? I just prepared some gadgets for you. Don't dislike it." She said and took one from the maid next to her. Liuli hurriedly took the delicate purse with both hands and put it into her arms. She turned around and took a framed silk scroll from Ayan's hand and held it over with both hands, "It's a hibiscus picture painted by Liuli, but it's a bit crude. "

The eldest princess took over and smiled, "I've heard a long time ago that you can draw a good painting. I will check it carefully. I can't teach you to fool me!" She exchanged gifts with Cen Niang and Sixteen Niang. , each joked for a moment or two.

Seeing that no one came forward, a maid stepped forward and gave a slight reply. The eldest princess smiled and said, "No one is left behind, right? I'm tired too, so let's just relax here! Forgive me for my lack of energy. Go back and rest for a while." He turned to Mrs. Cui and said, "You are so busy entertaining all the distinguished guests. If you are a little neglectful, I will definitely not obey you!"

Everyone hurriedly bowed and sent them off, and the eldest princess stood up and raised her voice, "Yun Niang, you are tired too. We are all grown up, so we have to rest when we need to, but this garden should be reserved for the young ladies." yes!"

Pei Yunniang stood up slowly and nodded, "Sister-in-law is right!" Then she turned to look at everyone and said calmly, "The grass in this yard is deep, and there may be snakes, insects, rats, and ants. You ladies, you should still Be careful!" His eyes turned to Liuli's face intentionally or unintentionally.

The timid among the crowd couldn't help but let out a low cry, and hurriedly walked to the bluestone pavement. The eldest princess was also stunned, frowning and said, "Yun Niang is used to scaring people, where can I have these things in my yard?" Shaking his head and sighing, he turned and walked towards the south path. The maids around her also saw the opportunity. Without waiting for her instructions, four or five people came to Pei Yunniang, surrounded her and the two maids she brought, and followed the eldest princess. The figures of the group disappeared in a moment. Disappear into the depths of flowers and trees.

 Some people couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "It's a good thing we left, otherwise I would be a little scared just looking at her sitting there..." Someone else asked, "Is there really a snake in this yard?"

Mrs. Cui smiled hurriedly and said, "Don't worry, everyone, this Pinfang Garden has the most spices. It is supposed to be able to avoid snakes and insects. There will never be these things. There are fewer mosquitoes and flies than elsewhere!" He then ordered the maid, "Return Why don’t you bring me some more pots, cups, plates, Shuanglu, etc., as well as the lottery prizes?”

As soon as the eldest princess left, some people naturally lost a little energy, but more people felt more relaxed and at ease. After a while, they were all playing together in one place. Another maidservant came out of the Jianfang Pavilion one after another with poems signed and handed them into Cui's hands. Cui smiled and read them out loud. Some people cheered, some made fun, and some thought it was well written. Hold it in your hand and memorize it silently.

However, Liuli couldn't tell whether it was good or bad. She only heard a song by King Luo Bin. As soon as Cui thought about it, Cen Niang nodded and praised it. When she was about to get it, Liuli leaned over to take a look and realized that it was originally a poem praising beauty. Erotic poem: "A beautiful woman comes out of the east neighborhood, and looks as good as going to Tianjin. Her clothes are fragrant all over the road, and her socks are dusty when she moves. Looking at the makeup shadow under the water, the eyebrows are painted with new moon. I send a message to Cao Zijian, he is the **** of Luochuan." It's a beautiful woman with a fragrant fragrance by the water, which suits the occasion. Looking at the others, I just feel they are similar.

Cen Niang seemed to love poetry, so she and Yang Sixiniang continued to read each chapter. Liuli couldn't help but feel bored, but she couldn't walk away. She made a gesture with a poem sign in her hand, and turned around to see Ah Yan was chatting and laughing with Cen Niang's two maids, and nodded secretly.

Seeing Mrs. Cui reciting another poem, a maid came over and whispered something in return. Mrs. Cui nodded with a smile, turned around and went to Jianfangxuan. Liuli couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. After a long while, Ms. Cui didn't turn around. Instead, a maid in green clothes walked in quickly from the path. She walked up to Liuli, knelt down and saluted, "Auntie, the princess just came." After looking at your painting, I think it’s really good, but I don’t know how the colors were created. Please go over and break it down!”

Liuli couldn't help but trembled in her heart: She had no reason to refuse this matter. Even if she pretended to twist her feet, she was afraid that Yanzi would come over immediately... She could only take a few steps to meet her, and said with surprise on her face, "The eldest princess really saw it. My painting?"

The maid smiled and said, "Of course, among today's guests, it seems that only the aunt sent me the hibiscus picture."

 The look of surprise on Liuli's face became even stronger. "What I painted seems to be an ink lotus. Where do I need to adjust the color?"

The maid was stunned for a moment, then thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid the maid may have remembered it wrong. The princess may have noticed that the ink color of your painting changes strangely, so she needs to ask the aunt."

Liuli smiled bitterly and said, "It's just similar to the picture on my skirt, there's nothing special about it..."

The maid smiled and said, "What's so strange about this is not something that my maid can know about. I only know that the eldest princess wants to see my aunt because she wants to hear her explanation."

Liuli pondered for a moment, and from the corner of his eyes, he saw that many people were looking this way, and some were whispering to each other. Then he nodded, "Liuli is following the instructions of the eldest princess. Please wait for a moment, and I will return this poem." You can just sign it." He turned around and saw that Ayan had disappeared without a trace. He couldn't help but be stunned. His thoughts suddenly changed, and he walked to Cen Niang and Liu Niang, handing the paper to him. To Cen Niang, she frowned and whispered, "Have you seen my maid?" She raised her head again and sighed, "When I go, I'm afraid I'll have to sharpen my ink to paint, and I'll use whatever is convenient for me." She was holding it..."

Both Cen Niang and Liu Niang were a little stunned. They glanced around and shook their heads. One of Cen Niang's maids took a step forward and said with a smile, "Sister Ayan was a little... anxious just now. I asked my maid to help carry the baggage." Seeing that Liuli's baggage was indeed in her hand, Cen Niang pondered for a moment. He laughed softly and said, "How about you take Cuizhu over? She also served Bi Mo in the study."

Liuli looked around again and sighed, "Thank you, Cen Niang." After saying that, she bent her knees slightly, turned around and left. The maid named Cuizhu followed her with the bundle in her arms.

The maid in green didn't know what Liuli was muttering. She was already waiting a little impatiently on the side. She was about to go up to urge her. When she saw her walking over alone, she breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly, "Ma'am, please come this way."

Liuli nodded with a smile, and followed the maid all the way south from the bluestone path, bypassing Jianfang Pavilion, and walked for another cup of tea before arriving at a small courtyard. The maid turned around and said with a smile, "Madam , the princess will be waiting for you in the hall."

Hmm, the update is an hour late... there is another update before eight o'clock in the evening. (That poem was indeed written by King Luo Bin) Thank you dear book friend 090714105502137, single ballet, book friend 091127163949684, Garlic Chip, lv0070501, xiaoyuer7, dog-loving KELLY and classmate chengcen1988. I then ask for pink and recommendations...

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