Chapter 4
The majestic Prince's Mansion in Beijing consists of two parts: the palace and the garden. It is about 330 meters long from north to south and more than 180 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of nearly [-] acres, with the palace and garden occupying about half each.
The Prince's Mansion in Beijing is a military honor, and there is also a martial arts field in the huge garden. A man with strong sleeves melted in water, bending an eight-fight bow to shoot at the target, and hit seven out of ten arrows.
Putting down the bow and arrow, Shui Rong shook his sore arms. He practiced bow shooting just to exercise, and it was really boring to be bored in the house. He had to find some fun. For Shui Rong, bow shooting did not require proficiency, and he was passable. That’s it, the article doesn’t need to be refined, just be able to read and write correctly.
Yingluo, who had been waiting for a long time, handed over the sweat towel, and Shui Rong took it and wiped her hands. Then the sweat towel was still aside, and she was lying peacefully on the wicker chair, leisurely and comfortable, this is life.
In the distance, a little eunuch wearing a Gebu arrow jacket bent his waist and shouted in a high-pitched voice as he trotted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Yingluo frowned, waited for someone to come forward, and scolded angrily: "Xiao Fuzi, you are going to die. You are yelling and screaming. How unbecoming is it? Yesterday, the princess said that she wanted to pull out your tongue. I don't think so. Sooner or later you won’t be able to keep it.”
"Ah... the princess wants to pull out the slave's tongue?" Xiao Fuzi was startled, and he spoke with a cry.
Yingluo snorted coldly and cursed: "You think I'm trying to trick you? If you can't control this mouth anymore, you might as well pull it out as soon as possible to avoid causing big trouble."
Shui Rong listened to Yingluo shouting and drinking, but didn't think it was funny. She was as well-behaved as a cat in front of him, but she was aggressive and subtle in front of outsiders, and she was not lenient at all when teaching others. It was really a contrast.
However, Shui Rong knew that Yingluo was also doing good for Xiao Fuzi. Yesterday, she said she wanted to pull out Xiao Fuzi's tongue. Today, she was yelling. If Princess Beijing was displeased, Xiao Fuzi's tongue would not be saved. The higher you are, the more you must abide by the rules.
Seeing that Xiao Fuzi was about to cry, Shui Rong said, "Okay, your tongue can be saved. Tell me, what happened?"
Xiao Fuzi wanted to pull out his tongue, but it was Shui Rong's fault. He asked Xiao Fuzi to inquire about the Qin family's affairs. It was also he who told Princess Beijing that Xiao Fuzi mentioned it. Princess Beijing would not blame Shui Rong. Xiao Fuzi was naturally offended, but Shui Rong fooled Shui Rong and Princess Beijing didn't care. After all, Xiao Fuzi was also the eunuch accompanying Shui Rong, and he didn't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face.
Hearing that there was no need to pull out his tongue, Xiao Fuzi smiled brightly and looked very pleasant. This was also the reason why Shui Rong kept him as an accompanying eunuch.
"Your Majesty, the Qin family has come into the house. I took a look at it from a distance. The wife of the Qin family is so graceful and delicate. Your Majesty will definitely be happy when she sees her." Xiao Fuzi had a compliment on his face. Shui Rong asked him to inquire about the Qin family. , his master is interested in him, but he must not be interested in it. As soon as he sees the Qin family coming to the house, he comes to announce the good news.
Shui Rong was a little surprised when he heard this. As soon as he talked about the Qin family's affairs, his mother invited people over. It must be said that she was very powerful in doing things and did not delay.
However, Shui Rong obviously didn't care about this. He was very interested in the bright and charming Qin Keqing. Thinking of this, Shui Rong asked, "Where was the princess summoned?"
Xiao Fuzi smiled and said flatteringly: "In Ning'an Hall!!!"
Shui Rong didn't say much after hearing the words. He got up and walked towards Ning'antang. Yingluo glared at Xiao Fuzi and followed quickly with her lips curled up. Xiao Fuzi had a sullen look on his face. The master liked it, so what could he do?It's hard to be a little eunuch, but it's even harder to be a loyal little eunuch. Ning'an Hall, this is the main hall of the upper room of the Beijing Princess Courtyard. There are five upper rooms in the front, all with carved beams and paintings. Qin Keqing, wearing a plain skirt, bowed her waist and lowered her head. She was very reserved. With the status of the Qin family, she was really I don’t understand why Princess Beijing summoned me, but I just don’t understand why I don’t understand. How dare I not come when Princess Beijing summons me?
Princess Beijing was sitting on the brocade, looking at Qin Keqing in the hall. She was curious about the daughter Shui Rong was interested in. In terms of body shape, she was very graceful and delicate.
"Are you the daughter of Qin Ye, the director of the Catering Department of the Ministry of Industry?" Princess Beijing asked, her tone calm and inexplicable majesty.
Qin Keqing's heart trembled when he heard this. He suppressed the anxiety in his heart and bowed to her: "Princess Bing, she is a daughter of the people."
Although the Qin family is also an official, Qin Keqing has not been granted a title and can only call herself a daughter of the people.
Seeing Qin Keqing lowering her eyebrows and eyes, Princess Beijing said, "Raise your head."
Following Princess Beijing's instructions, Qin Keqing lightly nodded. Only then did Princess Beijing take a clear look at Qin Keqing's appearance. His face was like a hibiscus, his eyebrows were like willows, and his eyes were more charming than peach blossoms. She thought her son was in love. My heart, with such a beauty, even looking at her feels refreshed.
"Have you read a book?" Princess Beijing continued to Keqing said respectfully: "I have never read a book. My father will teach me a few words in my spare time. I need to know a few words."
Princess Beijing nodded lightly, without any sign of disdain. It was normal for a small family to do so, but if the family had the conditions, they would ask a private school teacher to teach them. They did not seek to be knowledgeable, but wanted to be able to read and write, like the Qin family. It is commonplace to wait for someone to be taught by his father.
Immediately, Princess Beijing asked a few more questions, and Qin Keqing answered them one by one. Suddenly, the curtain was lifted, and it was Shui Rong who walked in. He saw Miaoman's figure in the hall. Shui Rong knew that it was Qin Keqing, but he ignored it. After saying hello, Shui Rongshangtai sat down next to Princess Beijing.
Upon seeing this, Princess Beijing said angrily: "You monkey, you come when you smell something. I never saw you coming at this time in the past."
Facing Princess Beijing's laughter and scolding, Shui Rong smiled bitterly. In the past, Shui Rong rarely came to Ning'an Hall except to pay her respects. Naturally, there was a purpose for coming here at this time.
Calling his mother softly, Shui Rong looked down the hall, Qin Keqing raised her head, and Shui Rong happened to meet a pair of passionate and charming eyes, with tears shining like the bright moon hidden in the flowing clouds.
When Qin Keqing met Shui Rong's gaze, she looked like a frightened deer, with drooped eyebrows and a faint rouge on her cheeks.
Although they looked at each other in a hurry, Qin Keqing also saw the young master in front of him. He really had a face as good as a jade and a majestic appearance. As soon as he saw the young master's demeanor, Qin Keqing knew his identity, so Fushen said: "When the daughter of the people sees you, The deceased son."
The soft, charming voice sounded, and the water melted in the heart when listening to it. He was worthy of being a person who is "good at style and beautiful", and his painstaking efforts were not in vain.
Princess Beijing looked at her son's expression and already knew in her heart that she liked Qin Keqing even when she looked at it, let alone water-soluble. Men always like good-looking things, but for some reason, she felt unhappy.
Princess Beijing had a good impression of Qin Keqing. She thought that she had not seen many scenes from a small family, and that she was not polite, had incomplete etiquette, and was even timid. She never thought that although Qin Keqing was cautious, she did not lose her composure and act. It was appropriate. Seeing Shui Rong's expression again, after pondering for a moment, Princess Beijing ordered: "Let Mr. Qin Shan come in."
Ning'an Hall is the backyard of Beijing Prince's Mansion. Qin Ye, a foreigner, cannot enter at will, so Qin Ye waits on the corridor outside the hall. Shui Rong saw it when he passed by before, but ignored it.
After hearing this, the mother-in-law went out to summon her. After a while, an old man over fifty years old with gray hair walked in with his waist bowed and his head lowered. He said respectfully: "I pay my respects to the princess."
Although Qin Ye is a minor official, he is still an official.
"Qin Shansi Lang, I feel that I have a close affinity with your daughter and would like her to come to the palace to be my companion. What do you think, Shanshi Lang?"
Facing a small official like Qin Ye, Princess Beijing didn't need to beat around the bush. If Shui Rong hadn't mentioned it, given the status of Prince Beijing's palace, where would she have met such a small official? Even her words of inquiry had a non-negotiable tone.
Qin Ye was startled when he heard this. He thought that the Princess of Beijing had summoned her for some reason because she had taken a fancy to his own daughter. But what was strange was that how could such a wealthy and powerful person as the Prince of Beijing know about his daughter?And also let Qin Keqing enter the palace Seeing Qin Ye's hesitant expression, Princess Beijing turned cold. She was just a catering secretary of the Ministry of Industry, but she turned against him. Then Princess Beijing said in a cold tone: "What? Is Qin Ye's family in trouble?"
Qin Ye was startled when he heard Princess Beijing's question, and said hurriedly: "It is a rare blessing for her to be with the princess, so there is no difficulty."
Seeing Qin Ye's recognition, Princess Beijing's expression softened slightly. In her opinion, it was a great blessing for the Qin family that the Beijing Prince's Palace would like the Qin family, and she could not tolerate rejection.
"Okay, you go back to the mansion to settle down first. I will send someone to take Keqing into the mansion tomorrow." Princess Beijing did not want to say more, and directly waved her hand and said, if her son is interested, then take him into the mansion.
Qin Ye responded when he heard the words, and left with Qin Keqing with a complicated expression.
Shui Rong watched Qin Ye and Qin Keqing leave uneasily and sighed. This is a feudal dynasty with clearly defined classes. For them, the palace is definitely someone they can't afford to offend. Even if they don't want to, there is nothing they can do.
However, I am very powerful and domineering, which makes me very happy. (End of this chapter)