Rebirth of the Banshee Concubine

Chapter 79

As soon as Lian's words fell, the room fell silent.The old lady seemed to have not heard, she closed her eyes, as if she had fallen asleep.Qi Tianxiang groaned incessantly in her heart, this old bastard pretended to be confused, but made himself suffer.She is now in charge of the house, if this trivial matter is not resolved, others will definitely think that she is in vain.

With a chuckle, Tianxiang suddenly sat up from her seat and walked towards Qi Tianjiao.He raised his hand to help Qi Tianjiao, and said with a smile: "Look at Second Sister, how can you perform such a grand ceremony? Grandma has been sleepy recently, and now she fell asleep, so she didn't wake you up. It's been so long, Second Sister kneeled It must be hurting, right? Qiping, why don't you help your master up quickly?"

Qiping, Qi Tianjiao's personal servant girl heard the words, immediately walked over and helped Qi Tianjiao up.Helplessly, Qi Tianjiao's legs were numb because she knelt on the ground for too long, and Qiping's support not only failed to stand up, but weakened. "Plop—" With a loud noise, Qi Tianjiao fell directly to the ground.

The whole house was still silent, and no one said a word.

From then on, everyone in Duke Qi's mansion finally understood that that Qi Tianjiao would no longer be favored by the old matriarch.From now on, the granddaughter whom the old matriarch would dislike the most, and the most detested granddaughter, will be Qi Tianjiao!
This day is Dragon Festival, also known as Duanyang Festival.The streets and alleys of Kyoto are very lively.Qi Tianxiang saw the opportunity, stayed in the mansion for a few days, and finally got out of the mansion.In her previous life, she was deliberately trained by Lianshi to be demure, and she didn't like to go out.I missed so many festivals, so I was very excited and excited when I was reborn this time.

"Wow, Miss, look, the lanterns over there are so beautiful!" Liuying followed Tianxiang out of the house, seeing the bustling and bustling streets, her little face blushed with excitement.It looks so cute.

Tianxiang glanced at her, seemed to be infected by the excitement in her eyes, and couldn't help curling the corners of her lips.Then I followed her gaze, it didn't matter if I looked at it, the whole street was actually full of lanterns!The colorful lanterns, the blooming brilliance intersect with each other, and the lanterns present different shapes, which are particularly attractive.

At the same time, the hawkers also sell a lot of gadgets. Although they are not expensive and precious things, they are expensive and interesting.Tianxiang's attention was immediately attracted, and she couldn't help pursing her lips and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go to that street to have a look." After speaking, she walked over with graceful steps.

However, because it is the annual Dragon Festival, there are a lot of pedestrians on the street.Fleeting and Fleeting followed Tianxiang closely, lest the crowd would separate their master and servant.In fact, they did get separated from the young lady once, and since then, Aunt Lian has taken this as a warning and is unwilling to let Tian Xiang go out of the house.

"Miss, walk slowly..." Fleeting Nian was a few years older than Tianxiang, so she was a little more cautious.Plus she does a lot of rough work, her body is slightly stronger than Liuying, but she still can't catch up with Tianxiang.For a while, she couldn't help becoming anxious, calling out words to remind Tianxiang.

Looking at the dazzling array of small objects in front of her, Tianxiang was dazzled for a moment.Look at the things at this stall, and then touch the gadgets at that stall, and have fun.For a moment of novelty in my heart, I actually wanted to buy these things.

Liu Ying spread her legs and chased after Tianxiang, panting and said: "Ouch—Miss, you walk slowly, the servants will not be able to catch up with you!" With a sweat, he chased after him again.

The corner of Tianxiang's lips twitched, and she smiled slightly. She didn't turn around but slowed down involuntarily.After a while, Liunian and Liuying followed one after another.While admiring the beautiful scenery, the three masters and servants looked at the small things on the hawker stall.

"Miss, come and have a look at the lanterns! There are all kinds of lanterns here, and they are all made by well-known manufacturers in the world. Take a look, they are beautiful..." The peddler looked at Tianxiang's master and servant with discerning eyes. The three of them were all dressed in brocade clothes, and they must be young ladies from rich families.

Tianxiang heard the peddler's call, and she looked up as expected.After seeing this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly!The lanterns at this booth are really exquisite!There are not only lanterns in the shape of various birds and animals, but also lanterns with patterns of flowers, birds, insects, fish and even stunning ladies!

"Well, it really is wonderful!" Tian Xiang couldn't help but praise.

"Yes, miss! It's so beautiful—" Liuying and Liunian looked at each other and couldn't help sighing.

It's just that after Tianxiang Tianxiang admired her, she immediately regained her senses.Although she is the daughter of the Duke's Mansion, the food and clothing expenses of her family are much better than those of the upper middle class.But if you decorate your house with such elegant and innovative accessories, you have never seen it before.

Even in the most luxurious and luxurious Zhaoyue Garden, Lianshi has no taste, and directly decorates the room with real gold and silver jewels.The extravagance is very strong, but it lacks full elegance.

Liuying couldn't bear it any longer, she stepped forward and asked, "How much is this lantern in taels of silver?" Because she was born in the Duke's Mansion, Liuying could let people smell it as soon as she uttered it.

Sure enough, the peddler had judged from the clothes that the three of them were from the mansion of a big family.Hearing Liuying's words now, I immediately felt happy in my heart, smiled and turned the original price several times and said: "This girl has good eyesight! The lantern you fancy is not expensive, and it only costs 20 taels of silver. Can."

"What?" Liuying's smile faded away, and she immediately took two steps back with displeasure on her face.His mouth was flattened, his eyes glanced at the lamp with some nostalgia, and then he snorted and said, "20 taels of silver? Do you think this lantern is made of jade?"

Leaving aside the concept of 20 taels of silver, ten taels of silver is enough for an ordinary family to live frugally for half a year!Now this peddler is boasting brazenly, selling lanterns at exorbitant prices, it's really abominable!
The corner of Tianxiang's lips curled into a hint of sarcasm, and he glanced at the peddler with a half-smile.She could see it naturally, the peddler probably saw the clothes of the three of them, deliberately driving up the price, in an attempt to make a big killing.But how can Tianxiang let him get his wish?Casually walking past the booth, Tianxiang never looked at the lantern again! "Liu Nian, Liu Ying, let's go, let's go and see the lanterns elsewhere."

"Yes, miss, I think the lanterns in that house are also pretty good..."

"That's right, I think the one opposite is even more unique than this one!"

When the peddler saw Tianxiang leaving, he became anxious immediately.How could he let such a big customer go?Especially when he saw Tianxiang striding away without hesitation, he chased after him and called out: "Ouch—girl, if you really like it, don't rush away! We can discuss the price..."

It's a pity that Tianxiang has lost that interest. She has no interest in entangled with this kind of businessman who is too black-hearted and greedy.It is true that a businessman pays great attention to profits, but he is taboo to drive up prices too much, so Tianxiang can be sure that this peddler will probably suffer a big loss for his small family in the future.

The three of them continued to wander, and after walking for a while, they saw a crowd of people in front of them, which was extremely lively.And cheers and applause came from time to time, Tianxiang's heart moved, could there be a stall owner doing something?Or, is there a famous artist making lanterns on the spot?Otherwise, why did it attract so many people to watch?

Thinking of this, Tianxiang became interested, and immediately led the two of them towards the crowd.After walking a few steps closer, I found that the lanterns hung on this booth are even more exquisite!Moreover, none of the lanterns are repeated, they are all unique, and the patterns and shapes are lifelike!Tianxiang couldn't take her eyes away for a moment, and wanted to stop.

It doesn't matter, the most amazing thing for Tianxiang is that the hawkers in this stall don't directly sell lanterns.A lantern riddle is written on each lantern, and those who like it can choose a lantern at will.If you can answer the lantern riddle above correctly, you can take that lantern away for free.On the contrary, if the answer is wrong or the answer is not answered within the specified time, then two taels of silver will be left.

Just at this moment, the scientific examination was approaching, and a large number of young students poured into the capital.In addition to the talents and beauties of Kyoto itself, they are all surrounded here at the moment.They all look forward to showing off their talents, trying their hand at a small scale, and taking the opportunity to make a name for themselves.After all, the purpose of participating in the scientific examination is nothing more than to stand out, gain fame, and win a good reputation.

The gifted scholars who came to Kyoto early to take part in the scientific examination were tired of ordinary reading, and loved to go shopping in the streets when they had nothing to do.Of course, the purpose is self-evident, to make friends with powerful officials or the children of high-ranking nobles, so that the future will go smoothly.What's more, if you come to Kyoto after traveling thousands of miles, you also have to take a good look at the scenery of Kyoto.

Therefore, there is such an interesting and novel activity now, and naturally all the talented and beautiful ladies are rushing to participate.What's more, talented scholars are most self-confident and self-proclaimed that they are full of knowledge.

"Wow, miss, the lanterns here are much prettier than those there just now!" Liuying stared at a lantern with a fox fluttering butterflies, her face full of excitement and ecstasy.

With a flash in his eyes, Fleeting Nian immediately suppressed his emotions.She drooped her eyes and said nothing, she didn't show her preferences like Liu Ying did, after all she was older and had a calmer and restrained personality.In addition, she didn't have any extravagant thoughts, and she didn't want to let the young lady spend money on herself.

While appreciating, Tianxiang also had a clear view of the emotions of the two.In fact, these two girls have been by her side since she was a child. Although she was a bit stupid to be teased by Lianshi and Qi Tianjiao for so many years after her mother passed away, these two girls still never leave her.This kind of loyalty is naturally not lacking, and the two of them are kind-hearted.

Usually, they share joys and sorrows with Tianxiang, and serve Tianxiang well and properly.The relationship between the three people is not like master and servant, but like sisters.Tianxiang usually rewards them with some things, there are many good things.It's just that I never noticed it and asked them about their respective preferences.Today, I suddenly discovered that the two of them were excited about the lanterns, and immediately wanted to buy lanterns for the two of them.

"See, you two like it so much, why not..." Tianxiang chuckled suddenly, then continued after a pause, "Miss, I'll join in the fun too, let's have a look!" Finishing speaking, she walked inside.

When I entered, I saw the stall owner smiling all over his face, holding a lantern in his hand, and said to the onlookers: "Is there anyone else who is talented and beautiful who would like to try it? If you answer three lantern riddles in a row, this lantern will It belongs to him!"

Immediately, many people swarmed up, but basically lost at the first lantern riddle.It's just that everyone's enthusiasm remained undiminished, and they all stopped and were unwilling to leave.The purpose is to see who is so powerful and can persist until the last level to get that exquisite and precious lantern!
Tian Xiang looked around and found that no one said anything, immediately cleared her throat and said, "Then, let me try it!"

For a moment, everyone's eyes were on Tianxiang.Originally, Tianxiang had a beautiful cheek, which was enough to attract people's attention.The slight smile just now was like a bright flower blooming, attracting everyone's attention.

The boss immediately showed joy when he heard the words, stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "This girl knows the rules of the shop?"

(End of this chapter)