If The World Sees Gentleness - Vol 2 Chapter 46
In Lidong, the first light snow fell in the capital.
Today is the first day that Du Siyin’s Qingya Xiaoyuan opened. The invitations to the masters and princes have long been sent out. Fortunately, the snow is not too big and it does not hinder travel.
The white fox skin that Xu Ting hunted in the autumn hunt has become Du Siyin’s cloak.
Chan’er tied the big cloak to Du Siyin, and Shuqin gave Du Siyin a hand warmer filled with charcoal. They got into the carriage and walked to Qingya Xiaoyuan.
At this time it was still early, small catkin-like snow was floating in the sky, the roof tiles were covered with light snow, and the color of Qingdai was still exposed outside.
The groom flicked the rein, “Drive—”
The horse pulling the cart went out, the snow from the mane was shaken off.
Due to the snow and not many pedestrians on the road, Du Siyin quickly arrived at Qingya Xiaoyuan.
The door of Qingya Xiaoyuan is closed, but in fact it is not locked. You can enter by pushing it open.
The little servants and servants who worked in Qingya Xiaoyuan were all bought by Du Siyin himself, and the sales contract was in his hands. They were not the servants of the palace, and the monthly money did not go to the Qingfengyuan.
Therefore, these people are called Du Siyin’s bosses, not his lord.
“My boss, here you are.”
Du Siyin: “Well, how are your preparations? Very soon the guests will be here.”
“The owner can rest assured that everything is ready. The children in the garden will be able to take care of them after several drills.”
While speaking, Du Siyin had already walked through the open air and entered the house.
Shuqin closed the paper fan and stood on the shelf next to it.
“It’s snowing today, and all outdoor activities have to be shelved. Prepare more charcoal and stoves.”
This house looks the same from the outside, after all, its original design is great.
And it differs a lot from the architectural style of Da Yan. Da Yan was only three generations from the founding of the country, and the simplicity of the style is still the mainstream. However, this courtyard outside the former emperor’s courtyard is the same as the subjugated country that still sings flowers across the river, the pavilion. Terraces, pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings are extremely luxurious and luxurious.
After Du Siyin’s repairs, although the building did not move, all the plants inside were changed, and the overly exaggerated rockery was broken and re-stacked, and the sense of space was enhanced a lot.
The most important thing is the interior. Many walls were punctured, many originally independent pavilions were connected, the original doors were basically removed, and most of the closed rooms became semi-open spaces.
Because this is not a house for living, but a place facing guests, Du Siyin hopes that the Yake who enters the Qingya Xiaoyuan can wander around at will.
After Du Siyin looked around, the sound of the carriage roller outside began to creak.
Du Siyin didn’t expect Wang Nishang to be the first to come. He was wearing a red cloak, and the outer ring of the hat was white brocade fur, which made him look bright and beautiful.
“Siyin, here I am.”
In fact, Wang Nishang’s illness has not been fully recovered. When Du Siyin sent the invitation, he specifically asked to take care of his body, but Wang Nishang was still here. How could he not come to cheer Du Siyin?
However, Wang Nishang dressed very thickly, making his face even smaller.
“Come in quickly, it won’t be good if you catch a cold again.”
There is floor heating in the Qingya Xiaoyuan. Wang Nishang didn’t feel cold as soon as he came in. He took off his cloak and held it for his little waiter, but immediately there was a delicately dressed little waiter who came to pick up the clothes. Attendant holding the cloak at a loss, Du Siyin smiled and said, “Give it to him.”
Wang Nishang immediately signaled his little servant to hand over the cloak to the other party, and the little servant took Wang Nishang’s cloak and hung it on the wooden hanger.
Du Siyin said to Shang Wang Nishang’s curious eyes: “They are all small waiters in the garden, wearing uniform clothes, you can directly ask them if you have any requirements.”
Then Du Siyin asked, “Do you want to see other things first, or sit down first?”
Wang Nishang: “Sit down first, lest you wait for someone to come and you are not good to entertain.”
Du Siyin took Wang Nishang aside and sat down. Their position was excellent. There was a window next to it, facing a very beautiful scenery. It was a flower stand. It was a pity that it was winter and there was only fluttering snow outside.
There is a stove on the ground with two mats, and a low table next to it. On the table is a white ampoule with a camellia in it. It’s a pity that the plum blossom hasn’t bloomed yet, otherwise a plum branch will be inserted in it.
There was also a brochure on the low table. Wang Nishang curiously picked it up and flipped through it, and found that it was a catalog of fine wines and snacks.
Of course, there are new dishes such as shaved ice and milk tea that are highly sought after.
Du Siyin smiled and said, “What do you want to drink?”
Wang Nishang: “How did you find so many kinds of wine?”
Du Siyin: “A wine cellar was dug down below. As for these wines, it is a lot to the daughter.”
Wang Nishang: “I know that Xu Shinv treats you well, and I have to ask His Royal Highness Seven to build a place for me.”
Du Siyin joked: “Then you are robbing me of business.”
The little waiter took the wine and simmered it in a hip flask on the stove. Several pastries and fruits were placed on the low table.
One after another, more and more princes arrived.
Du Siyin did not invite many people, only dozens of them, and most of them were young monarchs like him. This group was the first guests he wanted to develop.
Due to the weather, a few temporary decision not to come, they asked the servant to send an apology letter.
Everyone came in and was pleasantly surprised like Wang Nishang. Originally, they didn’t expect much of the elegant garden in Du Siyin’s mouth, but today, this is a really good place.
As soon as I entered, the whole person relaxed.
Du Siyin asked them all to sit down, drink something to warm their bodies, and then learn more about the garden.
The Qingya Garden is very large, and the outdoor venue is even larger than the indoor one. You can swim in the lake, garden, throw pots, picnics, etc., but the weather in winter is not suitable.
Indoors, there are places to simply sit and rest, eat, drink, and chat. There are also places to push Pai Gow, embroider, make floral papers, play chess, and enjoy tea.
There is even a theater building in the garden where you can listen to music and watch plays.
After walking around, everyone admired and fell in love with this place. Usually they are at home, but they can’t get so many fun ways at once.
After that, Du Siyin asked everyone to experience it freely. Today, all the wine and snacks are free. The lords scattered in groups of two, and the more they waited, the more they liked them, and they decided to ask more people in their free time.
Du Siyin, Wang Nishang and a few familiar monarchs went up to the second floor, sat down by a fire, drinking hot wine in small cups, and chatting with insignificant words.
Suddenly a lord said, “Do you know? The second lady of the Lu family is really going to marry the son of that merchant.”
Someone immediately looked at Du Siyin, not knowing whether to talk about it, this second lady of the Lu family, but had a relationship with Du Siyin.
Du Siyin was really awkward, not because he and Lu Zhilan had an invalid marriage contract, but because he remembered what happened in Autumn Hunting.
Lu Zhilan and Mo Zian had been entangled for so long without making a decision. As soon as they came back from Qiu Hunting, it was rumored that they were going to get married. It was because of that.
Du Siyin blushed, and later he refused to recall what happened that day, but Lu Zhilan did something like that to Mo Zi’an. If he didn’t marry Mo Zi’an, he would not be a woman.
These days, the fact that the maiden was attacked by wild beasts in the paddock gradually calmed down. Rumor has it that the maiden is recovering from her injuries, and it is not a major problem.
After the emperor’s order was rigorously investigated, the four emperors were cleared of suspicion and the ban had been lifted, but the four emperors behaved very calmly, not eager to do something as everyone expected.
It is the great emperor. Recently, she is proud of the spring breeze. The elder daughter is recovering from her wounds and temporarily relieved of the affairs of the court. So many of them have fallen on the head of the emperor. Recently, more officials have flattered the emperor.
“Oh, what’s the matter?” Du Siyin asked.
Everyone immediately understood Du Siyin’s attitude.
That’s right, Du Siyin was married to the prince of the town, who would care about those previous connections, naturally it can be quite right.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but news broke out suddenly. It is said that Lord He has already been hired, and the date is set in the twelfth lunar month.”
“He is relieved, that is the son of a publicly exposed merchant, the Lu family is about to be made fun of by everyone.” Someone said in surprise.
“Is there any way, don’t you know that Miss Lu Er has deep-rooted affection for Young Master Mo?”
“After all, it’s finally married.”
At this time, the Tai Nu Zhengjun and the Great Empress Zhengjun arrived late, and they almost arrived back and forth, and the relaxed atmosphere immediately became formal.
“Don’t get up, today is to relax and play, without so much politeness.” said Tainu Zhengjun.
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