Yanmenchun

Chapter 90

After Song Jinghong danced, the noble ladies in the banquet clapped their hands in unison in admiration.

Sitting on the stage, Princess Tai'an watched clearly. The first person Song Jinghong looked at after dancing was Shen Tuchan. She couldn't help but smiled and looked at Shen Tuchan.

Unexpectedly, Shen Tuchan seemed to be more interested in the food and wine on the table, while listening to the maid's talk about the food, she slowly picked up a chopstick and put it in her mouth to taste it carefully.

She couldn't help but said: "Miss Shentu, what do you think of this dance?"

Shen Tuchan smiled again and said something to the maid, and then turned to look at Princess Tai'an and said, "It's admirable, it's a dance for the city."

Song Jinghong got up to thank him, and said: "It is said that Miss Shentu is quite talented in the capital, why don't you perform a dance today, so that Jinghong can open his eyes?"

All the ladies at the table stared at the two of them.

Although I haven't heard of any discord between Shen Tuchan and Song Jinghong, it is obvious that they are not friendly. One of these two people is like a shining moon, and the other is as bright as a fire.

The eyes of the noble girls in the capital city are higher than the top. Although they feel that the Zhenbeihou Mansion is a shabby settlement, in comparison, they still secretly hope that Shen Tuchan can beat Song Jinghong, an outsider.

Shen Tuchan smiled and said: "Miss Song came from a long way, and she is still unfamiliar with all the sisters in the capital. Such a dance can be regarded as a friendship with a dancer. I think all the ladies are tired of my humble skills. How can I show my shame again? , if Ms. Song still has an elegant mood, why not dance again?"

Her meaning was very straightforward, I am the host, you are the guest, I don't care if you want to show your face in front of everyone, don't provoke me, and don't even think about using me as a raft, if you want to jump, you can continue to jump.

Song Jinghong seemed to have known that she would shirk, and also smiled: "Miss Shentu is modest. Jinghong has admired Miss Shentu's name for a long time. I wonder if I will be lucky enough to see it today? Is it possible that Miss Shentu is afraid that I will steal my skills?"

She thought that Shen Tuchan should compromise when she said this, but she just shook the Pisces fan in her hand and asked: "Actually, I have never danced in Beijing. Where did Miss Song admire my name for a long time?" ? Please tell me too?"

Song Jinghong's face froze. She had only heard of Shen Tuchan playing the pipa, but she had never heard of her dancing. Every lady is good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It must be better than Shen Tuchan, and I also thought that Shen Tuchan would say no, if not, then I have to admit that the dance is not as good as her, or Shen Tuchan plays the pipa and dismiss it, but her name will also be spread along with Shen Tuchan, Jiang Lan would also know that she was putting more pressure on Shen Tuchan, or on par with Shen Tuchan.

But she never expected that Shen Tuchan asked such a question, how would she answer it, a woman's tongue-in-cheek is a violation of the rule of seven.

She had no choice but to glance at Princess Tai'an secretly, but Princess Tai'an lowered her head to drink tea and did not look at her. She turned her gaze to Yan Xin again, and Yan Xin looked at Shen Tuchan and hesitated for a moment.

"Miss Shentu is not afraid of being overwhelmed by Miss Song, is she?" Li Jingshu said with a smile.

When someone answered, Song Jinghong's face became much better, and he said with a smile: "Sister Li is flattering you, I'm afraid it's my class who is playing tricks."

Shen Tuchan looked at Li Jingshu with a smile: "Sister Li, some time ago you said that you hit it off with me in front of Princess Ningguo, and you were very close, why did you start to expose my shortcoming today? Could it be that after meeting Miss Song, you found out that it was too early to agree with me?" ?”

She made insinuations repeatedly, and a young lady at the table laughed, and interjected: "Miss Shentu is so funny."

Li Jingshu was also blocked for a while, unable to speak, and stared at Shen Tuchan indifferently.

Song Jinghong wanted to speak but didn't know what to say, so Feng Yingru warmed up the scene with a smile: "Miss Song has come to the capital, we can take care of each other in the future, everyone says Jiangnan women are gentle and pleasant, when the time comes There is no one in the entire capital who doesn't like Miss Song."

Song Jinghong accepted it as soon as he saw it, and nodded with a smile: "I would like to thank all the sisters here first."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Shen Tuchan with some apprehension.

Li Jingshu sneered and lowered her head to drink tea.

She hates Shen Tuchan, but she also doesn't like to see this Song Jinghong, who just came here with her tail so high, she really thinks that the capital city is a country village, and she also regards herself as the number one beauty, just like her, everyone present here Fishing can also fish out several.

After Ji Feng fought, Song Jinghong no longer targeted Shen Tuchan, but joked with Princess Tai'an and Lord Xianrong affectionately.

Feng Yingru turned her head and whispered teasingly: "It seems that Miss Song will soon take your place."

Shen Tuchan smiled confidently: "I don't stand in this circle by relying on my family background and beauty."

Feng Yingru was just teasing her. In this capital city, Shen Tuchan, a noble girl from a poor family, was the first to be a guest of the royal family.

After the banquet was over, Princess Taian kept Shen Tuchan, and Lord Xianrong sent Song Jinghong out.

Shen Tuchan waving a fan and eating melons and fruits indoors. Princess Tai'an's personal maid knew she had a good relationship with the princess, so she smiled and asked her if she wanted hairpins, and Shen Tuchan nodded.

When Princess Taian came in, the maid was leaning over to give Shen Tuchan a magnolia flower, and Shen Tuchan was still holding a fruit fork.

She couldn't help laughing and said, "You are very interested."

Shen Tuchan tilted her head slightly when she heard the words and smiled at her, and waited until the maid finished the hairpin before saying: "The princess is invited, so naturally I will return with all my heart."

Princess Tai'an didn't play around with it either: "What do you think of Song Jinghong?"

Shen Tuchan pretended to be puzzled: "What does this mean? I naturally think Miss Song is beautiful, dignified and generous, and versatile."

"You really don't want to fight?" Princess Tai'an looked at her suspiciously.

Shen Tuchan smiled slightly, slowly put the fruit on the fork into her mouth, and did not answer Princess Taian's words.

Song Jinghong left Yulan Biezhuang, her nanny was waiting for her outside, got into the carriage and asked: "Miss, have you seen the lady from Zhenbeihou Mansion? How is life?"

Song Jinghong's nanny had served the Song family for decades, and she was alert and well-mannered. Mrs. Song couldn't live with her all the way in the capital, so she arranged for Song Jinghong's nanny to follow her.

Before entering Beijing, Mrs. Song had hinted to them that besides Song Jinghong, Princess Yan had another candidate, Shen Tuchan from the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.

According to Mrs. Song, with Song Jinghong's appearance, it would be best if she could become the crown prince. She reminded Song Jinghong to pay more attention to the crown prince, but Song Jinghong's nanny felt that the crown prince had many wives and concubines, and it was inevitable that he would be married in the future. Hard work, King Yan is the best candidate.

Song Jinghong nodded and said: "He is cold and gorgeous, with light eyebrows, charming and romantic when he smiles, like ice and snow when he is not smiling, tall and slender, even in our Jiangnan, he can come out on top. .”

The nanny thought for a while and then asked, "What about your character?"

"When I brought up the topic, she would either be tactful or stab me secretly. I don't know if it's her personality or she doesn't take me seriously." Song Jinghong said here with a little displeasure.

The nanny was a little worried immediately: "To win King Yan's favor, I think I have three points of ability."

Song Jinghong didn't speak, he pursed his lips and didn't know what he was thinking.

Her nanny said: "Miss, have you decided to fight with her? Or choose?" She pointed her finger upwards lightly.

Song Jinghong snorted softly: "Eastern Palace is not Chinese cabbage. My mother has been in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time, and she is too proud. Does she really think that there is no noble girl to attach herself to East Palace? !"

The nanny smiled and said: "Miss, regardless of her looks or talent, is outstanding, and she is definitely one of the best in this capital. If you haven't seen the two Highnesses, why not find a chance to meet them, and it won't be too late to talk after seeing each other."

Song Jinghong didn't make a statement, but her complexion looked much better. She felt that she was not inferior to Shen Tuchan, but Shen Tuchan's sloppy look oppressed her heart.

She was well equipped, and she wanted to overwhelm others, but they didn't take it seriously at all, as if they were just here for a casual meal, which made her feel like she was punching cotton, which was really annoying.

(End of this chapter)