Chapter 305 The princess is thinking about it
Laifengtai is located between Jinluan Hall and Taihua Hall. It faces a large square that goes straight out of Xuanhao Gate and continues to Beijing North Street.
This land was used exclusively for the emperor's military parades and military exercises in the previous dynasty.
Later, in order to ridicule, Emperor Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty specially changed this place into a large-scale banquet venue for New Years and festivals. It was one of the few places in the entire Great Zhou Palace dedicated to Wenle.
"Qin Lang, Qin Lang, today is your first day in the palace. Please don't run around and embarrass me later. Do you hear me?"
"..."
It's the same thing, entering the palace or something, Qin Lang sounds like it's something like a eunuch.
But there is one thing to say, Qin Lang has indeed learned a lot this time.
The sun was already setting in the west, and Laifengtai, including the square, was ablaze with palace lanterns and candles. Although the place was not illuminated as brightly as day, it was enough to illuminate the red walls and golden tiles. The interplay of mappings.
Qin Lang and his entourage passed from the front of Fengtai. When they looked down at the square below the platform, the solemn Yulin Guards were already lined up everywhere, and a string of palace maids were as busy as ants, constantly going to and fro. Below there are dozens of large round tables of rosewood covered with brocade, serving a dazzling variety of drinks.
The various court officials, ministers, princes, and their families had all taken their seats one after another. Listening to the commotion, they were all chatting with each other. Occasionally, some people raised their heads and saw Qin Lang and his entourage from a distance. He was obviously curious and kept asking what the people around him were saying.
Qin Lang frowned immediately. Although he understood what these people were thinking, he still felt uncomfortable being "observed" like this.
"Hey, junior brother, do you think they can tell you are a man from below?"
"I don't know...will this have an impact on Yupan?"< br>
"That's not the case. You are not the only one traveling with my junior sister today. Aren't you still here? Su Yupan has never seen him face to face since he came to the throne. Everyone knows this. Even if he sees that you are a Men will not associate you with her immediately.”
But even so, there is another issue that Qin Lang is also concerned about.
That is, the emperor and Princess Qingli are both on Laifengtai, but the people below dare to visit them wantonly. Isn't this a little too rude?
Qin Lang thought this way, but when he turned around, he found that this was not the case.
Because the empress, the princess, and Gu Jin are no longer here at some point.
“Where’s Jinier?”
"Uncle, Master Qianju has been ordered to conduct a secret patrol."
"What about the Yupan and Yinping?"
"They went to Taihua Palace."
Taihua Hall is the empress's bedroom. The two of them went there at this time just to change their clothes.
After all, this is a more formal occasion.
So Qin Lang waited patiently for a while.
Then, after about half a stick of incense, Qin Lang was shocked to see Su Yinping and Su Yinping walking side by side, surrounded by two rows of palace ladies.
At this moment, perhaps in the eyes of others, these are the two figures with the highest status in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But in Qin Lang's eyes, they are two peerless beauties who can be called a disaster.
The empress Su Yupan is wearing a red dragon robe with gold patterns and water cloud sleeves, and a nine-pointed crown. Next to her, Princess Su Yinping of Qingli Princess is also wearing a red palace dress, but it is not embroidered with a golden dragon. It is a silver python, and the one on its head is the eight-pointed crown unique to the dynasty.
Apart from their different attires, the two sisters were almost carved from the same mold, whether it was their pretty appearance or the details of their figures hidden under the palace robes, or even their dignified and majestic temperament at this moment. They were indescribably elegant.
"Tsk, are you still looking at you idiot? Why don't you give way quickly? How brave are you to block the way of these two people?"
"Huh? Oh..."
If Zhuo Beibei hadn't pulled Qin Lang over, Qin Lang would have been able to stare blankly on the spot.
His current appearance amused many of the accompanying palace ladies.
They only thought that Qin Lang was a handsome young man who had never seen the world, but they didn't know that although Qin Lang had never seen the empress and princess in formal attire, he had seen many things that many people would never have the chance to see in their lives. Not only did the two sisters Other known appearances.
And then, as the empress princess and the two princesses appeared on Fengtai, the majestic and awe-inspiring imperial aura that Qin Lang had not felt for a long time was also centered on Su Yupan. In an instant, It was like a cloud and mountain mist covering the entire land. The noisy square below suddenly became quiet. Those figures who had just been looking at Qin Lang on Lai Feng Platform from a distance immediately lowered their heads and stood respectfully.
"Your Majesty has arrived——"
Qin Lang didn't see clearly which palace maid shouted such a sentence. Her voice was rich and powerful. It was obviously a female voice but it was very penetrating. After the words were finished, the whole person The square echoed with the voices of civil and military officials:
“Long live my emperor, long live long live—”
"No gift..."
Lai Fengdai, Su Yupan raised his hands flat:
"...flat body."
Then someone began to read out the Dragon Boat Festival greetings and other words. It was obviously the first time for Qin Lang to see these things, but at this time, it was difficult for him to be interested in anyone or anything other than the dominating woman on the stage and her sister.
The two sisters in front of him were strange to Qin Lang, but not in a bad way.
To Qin Lang, this was just a different side of them, which made Qin Lang feel a little fresh.
The more he contrasted with this novelty, especially looking at the dark square with the court ministers lowering their heads and respectfully, the more Qin Lang felt that he could deal with them like they usually did. How lucky and even happy.
Dang——!
Dang——!
Finally, I don’t know how long it took, the sound of gongs one after another began to spread from Laifengtai all the way around the square to Xuanhao Gate further away, followed by the sound of bells and chimes, and the sound of drums and fou. Music, pianos and harps were playing, and amid the colorful fireworks rising in the night sky, the maids of the Jiaofangsi danced in the center of the square, and the midnight banquet officially began.
Whether it is dancing or fireworks, Laifeng Terrace is undoubtedly the best place to watch.
"Damn it, this table is too big... That one, Tao'er, help me fill the bowl of white fungus soup, and that one... The one next to Su Yupan, your name is Xing'er, right? Come and help me. Let's pour wine..."
Different time, same virtue.
A certain little girl didn't care anyway, sitting at the luxurious table on Laifeng Terrace, making all kinds of noises, making all the palace ladies around look at each other, but no one dared to say anything.
After all, this is a guest brought by the emperor. Who knows who he is?
Su Yupan and Su Yinping naturally turned a blind eye to this, who asked them to be the third senior sister. ......
"Your Majesty, what piece of music is being played now?"
"Oh? Qin Aiqing also studies music theory?"
"No, no, no, I just think it sounds good."
"However, I...I really don't know the name of this song, even though I listen to it every year, Yin Ping, do you know?"
"I...I seem to really know it. I accidentally heard someone mention it last year. Something like "The Great Music of the Shrine"..."
...
When I came to Fengtai, a few people were eating, drinking, talking and laughing just like at noon. However, due to the occasion, except Everyone except Zhuo Beibei was somewhat unable to let go, unable to feel as comfortable as they did in the princess's mansion during the day.
But fortunately, there are wonderful fireworks and song and dance performances that can make up for part of this shortcoming.
After watching for a long time, Qin Lang even captured some details from a distance:
"Huh? Why do the skirts of those dancing palace maids occasionally flicker?"
"… …”
“…”
“…”
Not surprisingly, as soon as he said this, he immediately attracted a few unkind looks. Qin Lang immediately explained awkwardly:
“I don’t do it specifically, but my eyes are very good and I am usually good at observing. , so I accidentally..."
"Humph..."
The empress hummed inaudibly, and then said lightly:
"Qin Aiqing invented something by herself. Don’t you recognize it?”
"?"
I invented it?
Qin Lang thought for a while, and then suddenly realized.
That’s it.
It’s stockings, the ladies in court wore stockings!
Qin Lang then remembered that the Empress had taken advantage of the Dragon Boat Festival to vigorously promote silk stockings, a high-tech luxury product. It must not be long after the Dragon Boat Festival that this thing will be popular in the capital, and women in the capital will definitely be popular among people. Everyone wants a pair.
Okay, okay.
Good things must be carried forward like this!
Qin Lang was very pleased, but soon, just like at noon, he noticed a hint of loneliness flashing through the empress' expression from time to time.
And this situation seems to have become more and more obvious as we drank for three rounds.
Finally, when the performances and fireworks in the square changed one round after another, and the wine bottles on the Lai Feng Platform were changed one after another, the already somewhat tipsy empress suddenly stood up, holding a bottle of wine, and said nothing The ground suddenly disappeared.
"Your Majesty?"
Qin Lang was startled, frowned and looked directly at Xing'er, the empress's personal maid.
"Qin...Qin Shaoxia, don't worry."
Myolie quickly comforted the legendary empress:
"The Holy Spirit rarely drinks. Usually if he accidentally drinks too much, he will find a place to quiet down by himself."
"Where to go?"
"Uh... it's just too gorgeous. Under the maple tree in the garden behind the palace."
When Qin Lang heard this, he looked at the other people at the table. Su Yinping obviously knew about his sister's habit. He pursed his lips helplessly and turned to Qin. Lang nodded indicatively.
So Qin Lang also got up and left.
"Hey, are you really okay? Just let him go find the drunk junior sister... Eh? Su Yinping, how much did you drink?"
"..."
Waiting After Qin Lang left, Zhuo Beibei stuffed his mouth with snacks and then realized that Su Yinping had drunk several cups of Zuihuayin tonight without saying a word, and his face was even redder than that of the empress just now. very.
"Third Senior Sister...I'm thinking about it..."
"?"
Zhuo Beibei was stunned:
"Have you thought about it? What are you thinking about?"
"Since that night...after I used the golden cicada that my senior sister gave me, I have been thinking about it for the past two days. I thought about it carefully...and then...and finally thought about it!"
Su Nuxia seemed to have mustered some courage, her little face was flushed, and her slightly hazy drunken eyes were shining.
Gulu…
Zhuo Beibei swallowed the snack in his mouth thoughtfully, and then ate another piece of mung bean cake. Finally he heard the meaning of these words and patted Su Yinping on the shoulder with a look of relief:
"Very good! Don't worry! I support you. Anyway, that guy Qin Lang must have figured it out already! I'm just waiting for you to think about it~"
(End of Chapter)