Yanmenchun

Chapter 8

When Shen Tuchan returned from Biezhuang to Zhenbei Hou Mansion, her cousin Shen Tuqi and her concubine Shen Tuyu were talking with the old lady in Shoutang.

When she walked to the door, she could still hear Shen Tuqi's voice, and Xiao Xi saw her hurriedly stepped forward to close the curtain: "It's just in time for the eldest lady to come back, the old lady is thinking of you."

Shen Tuchan nodded at her.

The old lady was talking about family matters, when she saw Shen Tuchan coming in, she smiled and said: "Sister Qi came to give me her embroidered forehead protector, come and have a look."

Shen Tuqi and Shen Tuyu got up and saluted her: "Big sister."

Shen Tuchan nodded and sat down beside her grandmother, tilting her head to look at the black forehead protector in the old lady's hand, which was embroidered with dark red peonies, which was both solemn and festive.

Shen Tuchan smiled and boasted: "Fourth sister's showmanship is really good. When I was the same age as fourth sister, I couldn't even grasp a needle."

After all, Shen Tuqi was young, with a smile on his face: "Big sister is modest."

Shen Tuchan took the forehead guard in her hand and said: "Grandmother knows that I am not humble. This forehead guard is not only exquisitely embroidered, but also delicately stitched, and even the color matching is very suitable. It is elegant and unassuming."

Her compliments were well-organized, obviously she really thought the show was good, Shentu Qi was so happy that she could not close her mouth from ear to ear, Shen Tuyu also stood up with a smile and saluted: "Thank you, big sister, for your compliment!"

The old lady explained in a relaxed tone: "Sister Yu helped choose this color scheme." Shen Tuyu's aunt was not favored, but she was very likable, and the second aunt and sister Qi treated her pretty well.

Shen Tuchan nodded with a smile, and after finishing talking about forehead protection with the old lady, Shen Tuqi asked with a smile: "Big sister, do you want to go horse racing with Princess Tai'an in the next few days?"

Shen Tuchan carefully put the forehead guard in the box and said: "I won't go, I just want to talk about it with my fourth sister."

"Sister, please speak."

"This year's autumn hunting, please trouble my sister to call me in advance." Shen Tuchan said with a smile.

Shen Tuqi nodded with a smile: "This year, it's great that my sister is willing to go."

The old lady also said: "Ah-Chan has always been good at riding and shooting. It's good to go along with me on this trip to see and see. You sisters will go with me, and I will take care of you."

The three sisters said yes with a smile.

Two months passed by in a flash.

In a blink of an eye, it is the day of autumn hunting, which does not happen every year.Depending on the mood of the emperor and the affairs of the court and China, preparations will be made every two to three years. The last autumn hunting was two years ago.

Shen Tuchan always went out lightly, and never took anything she could carry with her. She was used to traveling far away, so she kept all her clothes and accessories simple, and the girl only brought her Spring Equinox and Xiaoman.

Shen Tuqi brought a few big boxes, loaded two carriages, everything from hair oil, face powder, accessories, calligraphy and painting, to bedding, but maybe because of the staff limit, she only brought two maids with her. .

Shen Tuchan only had two boxes, and they were ready to be put on the carriage for the salute.

The third aunt, Fang Shi, was standing by the side of the carriage before getting in the carriage, Shen Tuchan smiled and went over to salute her.Fang is about forty years old, with phoenix eyes, white complexion, and a little fine line around her eyes. Today, she wore a ponytail and Huasheng, and she has a graceful demeanor.

Shentuchan saluted, she smiled and helped Shentuchan up and said: "Sister Chan and sister Qi, let's ride in the same car, you two can just talk."

Shen Tuchan smiled and said yes, and thanked Fang again.

Just now she took a cursory look, not all the concubines from the third room came, only Shen Tuyu came, but Fang didn't mention letting her ride with Shen Tuqi, it should be another carriage.

After sending Fang Shi into the carriage, Shentuchan and Shentu Qi walked to another carriage together.

The carriage was very spacious, and there were small tea trays and poetry books. Shentuchan and Shentuqi each brought a girl to serve on the carriage. Shentuqi brought her maid Feige, and Shentuchan brought the vernal equinox. not crowded.

Shen Tuchan is four years older than Shen Tuqi, and the two of them didn't talk much, they only talked about trivial things in daily life. Shen Tuqi was young, so he fell asleep in Fei Ge's arms after getting up early today. Shen Tuchan I took the poetry collection and read it slowly.

The place for autumn hunting is the Yanshan Palace in the suburbs of Beijing, and the mighty people finally arrived at the station before sunset.

After all, Shen Tuqi is a little girl, and as soon as she got off the carriage, she ran to pester Mrs. Fang.

The maidservant of the palace came to distribute the tents of each family. After reading it, Shen Tuchan told Mrs. Fang that the carriage was a little uncomfortable, so she took the maid to walk around.

Mrs. Fang was busy packing her things, so she asked her a few words to let her go.

Yanshan was full of life at this time, and the sun was a little scorching hot, and the spring equinox held up an umbrella for her.

Shentuchan ordered Xiaoman to go over to see if the Feng family had settled down well, and if it was settled, she would go over to greet Huixin county master.

The spring equinox followed Shen Tuchan and walked outside for a while. The hill was very wide, and there were maids and guards everywhere, and it looked safe.As soon as the spring equinox was thinking, a group of people rushed out of the forest.

The young man in the lead wore a cyan narrow boa robe and a purple gold crown on his head. He had handsome features and an imposing manner.

Is the prince.

Shen Tuchan didn't dare to take a closer look, and took two quick steps back to salute: "I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The prince didn't expect that there was someone here, he didn't know which family it was, so he nodded slightly: "Excuse me", and then led the people over.

Chun Equinox was a little nervous, "Miss, let's go back." She was very worried that her lady would be bumped into.

Shen Tuchan nodded, Qiushou logically should be the prince to supervise the country, but this time the prince also came.

After thinking about it for a while, she ruled out the possibility of other princes supervising the country. Now not only is the position of the middle palace stable, but His Royal Highness is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

The official hunting started on the second day. Feng Yingru knew how to ride a horse, but she only knew superficially about archery. hunting.

Most of the female relatives can hunt pheasants and hares, but Huo Xiangxiang hunted a small wild fox.The head of Baoqing County refused to admit defeat after seeing it, and insisted that he also wanted to hunt the fox.

After walking in the woods for half a day, Shentu Chan finished drinking all the water he had prepared.

The sun began to shine, Huo Xiangxiang went hunting with his entourage, Shen Tuchan followed Baoqing County Lord to look for foxes everywhere, but now she was really in no mood to compete with this, so she said: "County Lord, we can come again tomorrow, It's already noon, His Majesty and the others should go back to camp."

The county master of Baoqing was a little depressed, and nodded sullenly, and the two rode their horses back.

A cold arrow flew over in the unstoppable jungle, and the master of Baoqing county quickly threw the dagger out. The dagger was thrown with great force, and the arrow fell to the ground. The rest fell.

The face of the head of Baoqing County was very ugly. Several little girls jumped out from the dense forest. The leader was wearing a rustling red riding outfit, with almond eyes and round cheeks.

(End of this chapter)