Chapter 128 The Eldest Princess
Yuzhen Temple is located on Bowang Mountain. The eldest princess has been practicing here all year round, and her Taoist name is Miaoxuan.
This mountain and the Taoist temple on the mountain were given to the eldest princess by the emperor and were not accessible to ordinary people.
Therefore, this place is not like Taoist temples in other parts of the capital, where people often come and go.
Apart from the Taoist nuns who live on the mountain, only those whom the eldest princess ordered to see can come.
Wen Mingqian and Mrs. Changrong Hou took a carriage out of the city. When they got to the foot of the mountain, they took two bamboo sedans and went up the mountain.
It's autumn now, and there are many osmanthus maples on both sides of the mountain road. They are bright in color and have a quiet fragrance. There are also mountain streams and streams, with the sound of clanging and singing, making it a great place to enjoy along the way.
Wen Mingqian couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this eldest princess is really a person who knows how to enjoy himself.
When they arrived at the gate of Yuzhen Temple, the two got off the bamboo sedan, and then the maid accompanying them caught up and helped them in.
I heard a melodious sound of piano in the distance.
Mrs. Zhong whispered to Wen Mingqian: "This is the princess playing the piano. She doesn't like people to disturb her when she plays the piano. Let's wait outside!"
At this time, a Taoist nun came over, took two futons and placed them on the porch, and asked them to sit down.
It took two cups of tea before the music inside stopped.
"Madams, wait a moment. I will go in and report to the eldest princess." The Taoist nun said and walked in.
After a while, she came out and said: "Elder Princess, please come in."
Wen Mingqian followed Mrs. Zhong in a polite manner and followed her into the eldest princess' quiet retreat.
Everyone knows that the eldest princess likes to be quiet, but it is hard to imagine that there are only one or two people around her all year round.
The Taoist nun just now was the palace maid who had served her since she was a child. When the princess came to the mountain to do some spiritual cultivation, she also changed her dress like a Taoist nun.
In addition, there is a maid who is more than ten years younger than her. Although she does not dress like a householder, her clothes are very simple and minimalist.
The eldest princess sat cross-legged on the futon, with a guqin in front of her.
She is dressed in ordinary clothes, Yao Huang's palace dress and moon white shawl. There are not many decorations on her head, only a jade hairpin and a coral comb, but they are priceless treasures.
She was already over forty years old, but her face showed nothing of it.
He has a pair of clear phoenix eyes and a straight Qiongyao nose, which exudes the unique dignity and aloofness of the royal family.
The quiet room she was in was also different from ordinary clean houses. Every utensil and object was extremely exquisite. It didn't look luxurious but was expensive.
Wen Mingqian followed Mrs. Zhong to salute the eldest princess.
"No need to be formal, please sit down." The eldest princess's voice was also calm. After seeing Wen Mingqian's face clearly, there was a hint of inquiry, "Is this the second lady of Ruyang House?" < br>
"Yes, my wife Wen Mingqian is honored to meet the eldest princess Tianyan." Wen Mingqian responded respectfully.
"Raise your head and speak. I don't like to abide by the rules in this place." The eldest princess said, "It was Mrs. Zhong who repeatedly told me that you are not a common person, so I agreed to see you."
"Thank you madam for your kind words, and more thanks to the eldest princess for your visit." Wen Mingqian said, slightly raising his face, but still not looking directly at the eldest princess. "What a beauty!" the eldest princess praised, "How come your husband is willing to send you back to Frost Creek for so many years?"
"It is human nature for a man to love his wife." Wen Mingqian did not avoid it deliberately.
Because it was a strange thing for her to return to Shuangxi's hometown in the first place, and the eldest princess was not a fool. Even if she didn't know the whole story, it was impossible for her to believe it if she only gave high-sounding reasons.
And it also seemed too perfunctory.
Wen Mingqian knew that the higher the status of a person, the more they value sincerity.
"Yes! New people enter through the door, and old friends leave together. These men are indeed frequent visitors who like the new and dislike the old," the eldest princess sneered, "So you can be considered a sad person."
"I dare not say that I am sad, it is probably the fate of my life!" Wen Mingqian sighed softly, "My wife also lived a pure life during those seven years in Shuangxi. Unfortunately, she did not pursue wisdom and purity like you. I That’s just killing time and enduring the sun and the moon.”
"You are an honest person," the eldest princess smiled, "I heard from Mrs. Zhong that you are good at making incense. Can you bring some today?"
"I brought a few things," Wen Mingqian said, "and my wife's maid is holding them!"
Then Sang Er came in with the box.
Sang Er came in and bowed generously. Her appearance was so outstanding that it was difficult not to be noticed.
"What a beautiful little girl!" The eldest princess felt her eyes light up, "If you master and slave stand over there, you will look like a character in the painting."
"The eldest princess has won the prize, and the slave is frightened." Sang Er said in fear, but couldn't help but smile, "The princess is so noble and noble, just like the moon in the sky. Compared with you, the slave is like a wild flower on the ground. ”
"You are not only beautiful, but also smart. You are really good." The eldest princess said, "Your master must like you very much, so he brought you to see me."
"I really didn't expect this girl to fall in love with you. In fact, she is very naughty." Wen Mingqian said, "When I came here, I warned her again and again, for fear that something would go wrong."
Then Sang Er opened the box, and Wen Mingqian took out the facial oil and balm one by one.
"It's really not bad," the princess nodded after looking at the two things. "Even Ouchi today can't make such a thing."
"My wife has made these many times, but this is the first time she has made this bottle of ointment. I wonder if the eldest princess likes it?" Wen Mingqian said, taking a shadow celadon bottle, opening the cork, and There is an extremely quiet and far-reaching fragrance flowing out.
"This smell..." The eldest princess was stunned for a moment, "It's so refreshing!"
"The name of this ointment is Yasongzhixue. It combines the bitter aroma of pine needles with the condensation smell of new snow. Many people in this world don't like to smell it." Wen Mingqian said, "But it is not easy to make. It takes dozens of times to make it. Reluctantly.”
"I love this fragrance so much. From now on, just do it for me." The eldest princess held the porcelain bottle in her hand, "You are really a wonderful person."
"Ming Qian, you have truly fallen in love with the eldest princess." Mrs. Zhong said with a smile, "Try your Yuwo ointment on the princess again. No one who has used it can put it down. ”
Although the eldest princess has not completely cut off the world of mortals, she is still a woman who loves beauty.
Therefore, there is no resistance to these things made by Wen Mingqian.
In the end, all the things Wen Mingqian brought were kept, and the eldest princess also agreed with her to go up the mountain every half month in the future.
The Yasongxue balm is a must-have, and there are a few other things that need to be taken regularly.
Wen Mingqian specifically said that these things are not easy to make and can only make a small amount at a time, so that he can come to see the eldest princess often.