hairpin family

Chapter 119
After trying on the clothes, it was getting late. Changning and Yixing came back from the palace and were going to the Jinyang courtyard to greet them. Qin Zhao saluted them. Changning looked at Qin Zhao in a dress and praised: "The Emperor Grandmother praised our Azhao's beauty. I didn't think so at first, but when I put on this outfit, I dare not say that the country is beautiful, but among the women from aristocratic families all over the capital, I can't think of anyone who is more beautiful than her. gone."

Yixing scoffed: "It looks good, but it doesn't look like Ah Zhao. If you want me to say, Ah Zhao still wears a Hu suit."

Jin Yang shot her a sideways look, and said, "Are your grandpa and grandma all right? Why don't you know that you'll be back early?"

Yixing stepped forward to take Jinyang's arm, and said flatteringly, "Don't worry, mother, the emperor's grandfather and grandmother are fine, but I heard that the third uncle's family has added a little brother, and the third uncle's family's cousin Qinghua is also here these two days." In the palace, I don't seem happy, the second sister is on good terms with her, so I have to comfort her, so I have no choice but to accompany her."

Jin Yang pointed to her forehead, and cursed dotingly: "Speak nonsense, your third uncle's family has a boy, how can your cousin Qinghua be unhappy? If you say this outside, it won't cause trouble?"

Yixing pouted, and said: "Ah Xu is not a fool, and he would only say this in front of his mother. Cousin Qinghua is also pitiful. Her mother passed away early, and the step-concubine married by the third uncle is right. She is not good, I saw that cousin Qinghua entered the palace this time, wearing the clothes she wore at the Mid-Autumn Festival last time. It is said that the one who gave birth to a younger brother this time is a favored side concubine, the third princess is not happy, I have to vent my anger on Cousin Qinghua, if my second sister and I begged the emperor's grandmother to take Cousin Qinghua into the palace, I don't know how sad I would be at home. Qinghua was still crying secretly at night."

This can be regarded as a royal secret, where can I usually hear this?Qin Zhaozheng listened intently, and his face was blank with no expression on his face. Jinyang's words of Yixing reminded her that she was also the birth mother, and her father married a second wife. Afraid that she would be sad, Yixing said this in front of her It really shouldn't be, and I was afraid that there would be a rift between the sisters, so I scolded: "Still talking nonsense? You should say these things? Why don't you go back and change your clothes?"

Even Changning gave Yixing an angry look, smiled at Qin Zhao, and said, "Azhao, you accompany your mother to talk here for a while, Axu and I go to wash up first, and I will come to find you later, don't rush back Fucui Pavilion, we brought some things from the palace, and some palace flowers, you can pick a few later."

Yixing was talking about Xing, but he was willing to leave, and was dragged out by Changning. Jinyang also looked at Qin Zhao with an embarrassed face.
When he got outside the courtyard, Chang Ning said in a low voice, "Ah Xu, it's not the second sister who said you. You'll think about it before you speak. What do you think about what Azhao just said about Qinghua? Who is she?" Our first cousin is no different from our own sister, so we should love her more. Besides...we don't have brothers after all, in the future...after all, we treat Ah Zhao well, and our big brother will treat us the same in the future The sisters of the mother's compatriots are generally good."

There is one thing Chang Ning didn't say, although they were born noble, if they really get married in the future, when the imperial grandfather and grandmother are gone, who will care about them in the palace?You have to have a capable brother from your natal family to live a good life in your husband's family.What's more, with their backgrounds, they are naturally not married to ordinary people, even if they were born in the top prince's mansion in the Kingdom of David, not everything is enough.

Yixing wondered: "What's the matter with me? I said something about cousin Qinghua, but what's the matter with sister Azhao? Why do you and mother scold me when we meet her? Also, we treat Azhao well, just treat her well." Ah Zhao, what are you doing with Big Brother again? Could it be that if we treat Ah Zhao badly, Big Brother is not our elder brother? Maybe Big Brother treats us well, but we should beg him. How can we say that we She is also the daughter of the eldest princess, so what are you afraid of?"

"What do you want me to say about you? You will be fifteen next year, why are you still like a child? You never thought that the emperors and grandmothers will one day... Even the parents can't stay with us forever. The title will be inherited by the elder brother, he is our natal brother, after all we don't have any brothers of our own." Seeing Qin Xu's ignorance and fearlessness, Qin Chen could only nod a little.

Yixing said angrily: "What is the name of what my sister said? The emperor's grandfather and the emperor's grandmother are gone. Could it be that we are not the daughters of the eldest daughter, the princess, and the princesses who stand side by side with the palace? I don't understand, and I don't know." Not as thoughtful as you are. Let’s not talk about this, I just wanted to let my mother know that Qinghua’s cousin is having a hard time. Aren’t you the best with her? If my mother knows, I can be with you in the future The third uncle said a few words for Qinghua in front of him. Didn't she have a better life in the palace? The third uncle and my mother have the best relationship. The third uncle will always listen to my mother's words, right? Besides, the third aunt is expensive As a princess, I don't dare to deny my mother any face."

"Who said it was wrong for you to bring up Qinghua's matter, it's just that what you said just now should not be said in front of Ah Zhao."

"What's the matter with Ah Zhao? You also said that she is our sister, is she an outsider?"

Chang Ning also had a headache in the face of Yixing, who was confident and confident, and didn't know where he was wrong. He really didn't want to talk to her, but if he didn't tell her, this girl didn't know what was wrong, and she might make the same mistake in the future. He said patiently: "Of course Azhao is our younger sister, how could she be an outsider? But what are you talking about about the early death of his biological mother and the abuse of his stepmother? Think about Azhao's situation? The second aunt left early, and the second uncle is now It's not the right time to marry. Didn't you make A Zhao feel sad when you said that? Didn't you see that Lian Niang was not happy after hearing your words? Usually when I see A Zhao, I don't smile Mimi Look. But just now, she seemed to be fascinated by listening, and there was no smile on her face. Fortunately, you didn't feel anything wrong at all, and your mother stopped your conversation, and you continued to talk."

If Qin Zhao heard Chang Ning's words, she would definitely cry out that she was wronged. She is really not so delicate.She just forgot herself for a while while listening to the gossip.

After listening to Chang Ning's explanation, Yi Xing was also stunned: "That said, it's true. How could I think so much? Wouldn't Ah Zhao be so sad? Otherwise, I'll turn around and tell me the set that the imperial grandmother gave me. Pearl hairpins and that set of glazed hair, give it to her, give her a gift? In fact, second sister, you said that, I think Azhao is more pitiful than Qinghua. At least Qinghua is well-clothed and well-fed in the palace Li Chang up to now, poor Azhao, who has lived in the countryside since he was a child, and I don't know how much he has suffered."

Co-author, you just now remember that Ah Zhao is pitiful?Changning was really speechless.Then he gave her a blank look: "You can give it to her if you like, but don't just give it to her in a short while, it's okay to give it to her in a few days."

"Why is that?" Yixing wondered.

"If you give it now, what will Ah Zhao think? Can she accept it? Didn't you just say what you said just now, which made her sad?"

"Okay, okay, I really don't know how you can think so much about such a trivial matter. I don't think Azhao may be as caring as you think. I'll just give it to her in a few days."

The two talked together and went back to Yulanju, where her sisters lived.

After the two sisters returned to the Jinyang courtyard, they took Qin Zhao with them to greet the old concubine, and stayed in Rongshouju for dinner.The three of them talked lively about going to Pingqinghou's Mansion the next day.

The old concubine also accepted the invitation, but she doesn't go out easily now, so even though she accepted the post, it was just a gift prepared by Princess Jinyang, and no one would come.

Ordinarily, with the status of the Marquis of Pingqing, there is no face for the eldest princess Jinyang to visit in person, but considering the relationship between the two families, and the old concubine, who should show up as a family friend, does not plan to go, so Jinyang instead The old concubine led the three sisters to go.

Chang Ning smiled and said, "I don't know who will invite Ah Qin to be the official guest, You Si, and the praiser tomorrow? I heard that Mrs. Pei is also going."

Yixing casually said: "Then the main guest is Mrs. Pei." Then he turned to Qin Zhao, "Aqin has always been best friends with cousin Jingchen. You have heard Jingchen say that her Aqin's gift this time is very But ask her to be a supporter? Anyway, Cousin Jingchen is either a supporter or Yousi, she can't be short of her."

Qin Zhao shook his head: "I didn't hear Cousin Jingchen mention it."

Yixing said: "It's a pity that you were not at home before. Eldest sister's congratulations are so grand. She was also the guest of honor, Mrs. Pei, and the eldest uncle Jia Qingrong and the third uncle Jia Qinghua were the guests and admirers."

Speaking of this, Yixing thought of what Changning had said to her earlier, and really wanted to slap her. Why did she mention that Qin Zhao was not at home again.He stopped talking embarrassingly, and rolled his eyes before thinking about what to say to confuse the conversation, not wanting Qin Zhao to follow suit with a smile: "That's okay, the eldest sister and the second sister missed it, and the third sister's gift must be wrong." No. I'll bring you a tray then."

Ji Li is the first important day in a woman's life, which means that she is an adult and can marry.Although Qin Zhao didn't know what the specific process was, he probably heard about it.

The guest of honor should be held by a female elder with virtue and ability.Those who have divisions and praises mainly serve as friends and sisters of Ji Zhe.There is a secretary who serves as the tray for the hairpin, and the praiser is responsible for helping the hairpin to dress and comb, and the guest of honor inserts the hairpin.The whole process is said to be extremely complicated, and ordinary people don't pay much attention to it, but people like them must strictly follow the ancient etiquette.

Seeing her talking and laughing at Yan Yan, Yixing didn't seem to take his words to heart, so he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, and winked at Changning, saying, "Fortunately, Ah Zhao didn't take it to heart." Turning around, he scolded Qin Zhao again with a smile: "Stupid, what do you mean by pallets? It's Yousi. Do you think anyone can do it? But if you are obedient in the future, maybe I will consider you too."

It seems that it is an honor for me to be the secretary at her ceremony.Did she think she wouldn't be tired after carrying the dishes for a long time?Qin Zhao gave her a white look, isn't it just a job to hold a plate with Zhengbin to welcome guests on the steps, and then when they dress her up, hold a plate and put tree stumps on the side?After all, it was still a matter of holding a plate, and she was right.

But I dare not say these things to Yixing. If I really want to say it, this bamboo cannon doesn't know how to deal with himself.

Qin Zhao then asked Changning and Yixing: "Sisters, please tell me about the ritual of this ceremony, so that I don't understand anything and make a joke tomorrow. The sisters will feel ashamed by then."

"You're ashamed of yourself, but we are ashamed." Yixing smiled and explained it to Qin Zhao.

It turns out that the ji ceremony, which is carried out strictly according to the ancient rites, is really complicated. It is divided into welcoming guests, taking the seat, opening the ceremony, taking the ji person's place, guest washing, initial addition, first bow, second bow, second bow, and third bow. .There are seventeen rituals in total.Every ceremony has strict requirements.

Qin Zhao was dizzy when he heard this, and felt that this ceremony was as complicated and cumbersome as a grand wedding.

Thinking of seeing an ancient woman's coming-of-age ceremony with my own eyes tomorrow, I was a little excited.

After talking for a while, they parted ways, bid farewell to Princess Jinyang, and left the hospital. Yixing grabbed Qin Zhao and said, "Azhao, it's still early, don't rush back, I'll get you from the palace." I brought a lot of things here, you go and pick them out, if you like them, just take them. I also specially left you a set of pearl hairpins and glazed hair, which was specially given to me by the emperor's grandmother. Let me see You use it better than me."

Qin Zhao was really inexplicable to this third cousin, especially the girl who treated her with unusual enthusiasm today.

It is said that there is no reward for meritorious deeds, but after thinking about it, she also has nothing worthy of Yixing's conspiracy?Speaking of things, pearls are fine. As for the so-called glazed ones, are they just glass? She doesn't care much about them.

"Since it was specially rewarded by the empress to the third sister, how can Ah Zhao win her love? Besides, Ah Zhao usually doesn't need it. After a few years, Ah Zhao will also perform the ceremony, and the third sister will help Ah Zhao to collect it again. It’s not too late to buy some headgear, I can use it at that time.” Qin Zhao resigned.

Chang Ning said angrily: "Why does Ah Xu always think that it's only when he comes out? It's getting dark now, and the Fucui Pavilion where Ah Zhao lives is far away from our yard, and the pontoon bridge over there should be closed, it's too late It's not safe to go back, the things you left for her, after you come back from Pingqinghou's Mansion tomorrow, you can just send them to her, what's the point of tossing back and forth in the middle of the night?"

Then he said to Qin Zhao: "Your third sister was talking about finding some good things for you in the palace, and when she saw the good ones, she put them away, and said that Ah Zhao must look good when she uses them. No, actually I love you very much. She used to be the youngest in the family, but now she finally has a younger sister, so it's no wonder she loves you. "

Chang Ning is not a talkative person. With this explanation, it seems that there is a reason for the truth.

After all, it’s not a bad thing. If his sisters can be close, Qin Zhao would also be very happy. For the time being, he doesn’t care what the reason is. He just smiled and said, “Third sister’s choice must be good. Thank you in advance, Ah Zhao.” Azhao didn't have anything good to send to the two sisters. A few days ago, I made some dishes and snacks. My aunt and grandmother agreed that they were good after eating them. Let's try it."

"How old are you? Can you cook?" Yixing wondered.

Chang Ning gave her a blank look: "Do you think that everyone else is like you? It means that mother and grandmother favor us more. Which other girls don't follow to learn cooking skills after they are ten years old? This is a Zhao is sensible and knows how to be filial to the elders, so he cooks for himself and let the grandmother enjoy the food of the granddaughter." He smiled at A Zhao and said, "Since A Zhao said so, it must be good, then we will just wait. You should go back earlier, get up early tomorrow."

Qin Zhao agreed with a smile.After saying farewell to the two cousins, they went straight back to Fucui Pavilion with Zisu.

Early the next morning, at only four o'clock, Zisu woke her up from the bed.After washing, Yun Yi helped her comb her hair, and Yun Xiang brought breakfast over, after breakfast, Yun Yi had already prepared the clothes for going out.Qin Zhao changed his clothes, and took Yunshang and Zisu to the princess courtyard.

After entering the house, Jinyang and Changning Yixing's mother and daughter had just had breakfast. Seeing that Qin Zhao only brought two maids with him, Jinyang said, "How can it be done with only two maids?"

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "Yun Xiang and Yun Yi are left to look after the yard, so they have to use it."

Jin Yang said angrily: "You don't want to ask you to add a few people on weekdays. Now you have to use people, don't you feel clumsy? Forget it, pick two from my courtyard, and I will serve you first today." .”

Qin Zhao had no choice but to agree.

After Changning and Yixing also rinsed their mouths, a steward came over to reply, saying that the carriage was ready and waiting at Yimen, asking for instructions on when to leave.

Jin Yang took the three sisters to Rongshou Juli to bid farewell to the old concubine.

After meeting the old concubine and saluting, the old concubine only confessed a few words, seeing that it was getting late, she let them go.

Because there is still a distance from Yimen, after leaving Rongshouju, there have been sedan chairs waiting outside the courtyard.Qin Zhao is not used to taking a sedan chair. Although the palace is big, she was used to it when she was in Zhujiazhuang. This road is really not enough for her to see, but it’s okay at ordinary times. Now Jinyang and Changning Yixing both take soft sedan chairs There is no reason for her to walk alone, so Qin Zhao had no choice but to get on the sedan chair.

When they arrived at the gate of Yi, everyone's maids were already waiting there, and there were five other maids holding gift boxes in their hands. A rough look showed that there were 30 to [-] maids who followed alone.

Where is this a door-to-door guest?It seems that the Detachment of Women went out to rob.It's just that the five masters also dressed in luxurious and luxurious clothes, and the twenty or thirty maids were all dressed in colorful and beautiful clothes. Even though Qin Zhao had been in the palace for several months, he still sighed secretly.

In her previous life, she always thought that she was very extravagant. Compared with the people in the kingdom of David, she is just a country bumpkin.As far as the guard of honor is concerned, the queen's travels on TV she had seen in her previous life were not so impressive.

Jinyang used the grand princess ceremonial guard, and the carriage is a super luxury version.In addition to her car, there are two other cars for the three of them.The two county owners' cars were driven by the county owner of Yixing, and they had no chance to appear on the stage at all.

Six more horse-drawn carriages followed by maidservants formed a long queue at Gaotou Lane of Guanghuamen.Fortunately, this place was originally a residential area for nobles, so no one was watching.

Because Yixing didn't have a car, he said playfully to Changning and Qin Zhao: "There are more than enough of us in Mother's car, so why don't you ride with Mother in Mother's car. Let Mother's maid sit in our car. It's okay after all. It’s not a long way, and we three will serve Her Highness the Princess.”

"Alright," Chang Ning replied, "Azhao also sit with us, let's talk for a while."

Qin Zhao couldn't refuse.The three of them followed Jin Yang into the princess's car.It was also the first time for Qin Zhao to see Jinyang's driving. After getting into the carriage, he couldn't help but look at it.

But he was speechless.

There are two couches inside, and the couches are covered with a whole piece of sable fur.The ottoman is also covered with thick Persian carpets.On the couch was a Ruyi table, on which was a bronze beast incense burner, in which lily incense was burning, and there was a kettle on the stove, which was steaming, but was used for making tea.On the other table, there is a set of tea sets and four kinds of exquisite snacks.The car curtain is made of smoked gauze, and the car window is slightly opened. Through the screen window, you can see the streets of Chang'an City in early winter. The warm sun in early winter shines warmly on your body through the screen window.Sitting on the couch, with the car body shaking slightly, if there is some music, this is the enjoyment of the gods.

On her side, she was still masturbating, and Jin Yang was already reclining on the soft pillow placed against the car wall on the couch.Changning started to make tea, Yixing twisted a piece of rose cake, put it in his mouth, and said to Qin Zhao, "Azhao also try it, this rose cake is good. Hey, why are you in a daze?"

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