Chapter 227
Chapter 227
Rendong thought that she was thinking of the two deceased elders and her adoptive brother who had disappeared, so she became sad.
She was sad and changed the subject, "Madam, I have never been to the palace in my life. I will listen to you and broaden my horizons."
Song Guanzhou suppressed his emotions and nodded slightly, "Okay. You guys work hard today and clean up Rongfu Garden. If you can invite my cousin in, don't delay." There was no trace of Xu Lingqiao, and Xu Lingbai was almost desperate in his search for her. If they continued to waste time like this, Enke would definitely not be able to participate.
We can't let both sides lose out.
"Madam, don't worry. Rongfu Garden is fully equipped. I will go take a look later. If there is anything missing, I will make up for it from Shaohua Garden. Aru is not available today, so I thought about asking Manager Liu and Brother Linxi to go and invite the cousin back."
Song Guanzhou held Rendong's hand and said, "You are so worried. Try to persuade your cousin."
"What did you say, Madam? I have done my best. You can go into the palace without any worries. However, there are many nobles in the palace today. Please be careful with what you eat and use."
Check it out!
That's what a senior assistant is capable of.
Seeing that it was getting bright, Rendong pointed at Qingfei and brought some freshly steamed Emei cakes, salty crisps, and half a cup of sweet soup, "Young Madam, eat something to fill your stomach, and remember not to drink too much during the meal." She had a facial defect and would definitely not be able to enter the palace to avoid offending the nobles, so she ordered Lianhua and Qingfang to accompany her yesterday.
"I'm afraid that once we enter the inner court, only one of you can go in. Be smart, keep your eyes and ears open, don't cause trouble to others, and don't let others bully your master."
Lianhua Qingfang agreed.
Honeysuckle was still worried, "Have you remembered everything I taught you yesterday?"
Qingfang was a smart little girl, and greeted her with a smile, "My dear sister Dong, you can rest assured. We are not dead, and we will not let the young lady be bullied."
"Bah, bah, bah! What nonsense! Today is the emperor's auspicious day. The emperor's grace is so great that he will surely protect our young lady."
Outside, Rendong repeatedly instructed two maids who had never seen a big scene.
Inside, Pei An, wearing a dark blue brocade round-necked robe with a kirin pattern, was leaning over to draw eyebrows with Song Guanzhou.
His black hair was tied up on top of his head in a bun, and a small jade crown was placed on his head. Down below, he still had tiger eyes and sword-like eyebrows, and a heroic yet elegant face was striking. The inner garment he wore under his robe was made from the same piece of silk as Song Guanzhou's, with a moon-white flower pattern embroidered on it. On his outer robe, he tied a blue-white jade square belt around his waist. He did not have as many ornaments as Song Guanzhou, except for a jade ring with a flower cluster and a gold-inlaid jade lock sachet.
The other piece of the couple's heart-to-heart jade pendant was also hanging on Song Guanzhou's waist.
"Can you really draw these eyebrows?"
While Aru hadn't come to urge him yet, Pei An became interested and tried to imitate the ancients in drawing eyebrows in their boudoirs, but Song Guanzhou had a questioning look on his face.
Pei An held the charcoal pencil and said, "I have some accomplishments in painting, don't underestimate me."
Song Guanzhou leaned back involuntarily, "It's not the same thing. Honeysuckle just finished the painting for me. Don't mess with it."
"How come? Trust me for once."
The man in front of her had a face as white as jade, eyes as bright as pearls, teeth as white as pearls, and a look of dignity that made Song Guanzhou unable to resist. In addition, Pei An spoke in such a soft voice that she half believed and half doubted, "Then don't shake your hands."
Pei An readily agreed.
But after holding the charcoal pencil for a long time, the pencil did not fall between his eyebrows. Song Guanzhou closed his eyes tightly, and when he saw no movement from Pei An, he could not help but open his eyes, his eyes like autumn water, "Silang——"
Pei An shook his head. "The eyebrows have already been drawn. If I add more strokes, it would be superfluous and not good. Instead, -"
"Ok?"
Pei An did not say anything either. He searched for rouge and powder in the lacquer box of his dressing table, then took a teacup, scooped some of each into it, added clean water, and stirred everything together.
"Don't worry, let me draw you a picture."
"Meiko?"
Song Guanzhou had never heard of this before. When Pei An dipped the brush in the pink rouge and placed it between his eyebrows, he finally understood, "Silang is actually drawing a flower ornament."
"Close your eyes."
The man with a clean and clear temperament leaned over and gently drew five petals of peach blossom with Song Guanzhou. He gently held Song Guanzhou's chin with his left hand and looked at him from a distance. "It's done in one go. It's very good. Guanzhou, take a look."
After he finished speaking, he personally brought a mirror over. Song Guanzhou took it and looked at it, and couldn't help but smile.
"It's really good, lifelike."
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Alu came to urge her, and Rendong brought out a red brocade cloak embroidered with flower and bird patterns in gold and silver threads, and helped Song Guanzhou put it on.
"It's so hot here, I'm afraid it's going to kill me."
"Oh, my dear, it's not the right time to say unlucky things like death, failure, and nothing!" Honeysuckle whispered, "If the Jin family girl were here, she would have a reason to gossip after hearing it."
Ever since the last time they scolded the Princess's Mansion, Rendong and the others believed in their hearts that Jin Fuyun must be a two-faced and cunning woman. They all said privately that the Fourth Young Master did not protect the Young Madam, and that it must be that cunning woman who gossiped behind her back and threw dirty water on the Young Madam.
Song Guanzhou's hair bun was taller today than usual. He wanted to nod, but could only nod slightly.
"Yes, I'll go now. Remember about your cousin."
Pei An went to Zhengxian Pavilion early to meet up with Pei Chen and his brothers, waiting for his father and two uncles.
Lianhua and Qingfang, who had dressed up, followed Song Guanzhou and left Shaohua Garden with Pei An. Lianhua wanted to support Song Guanzhou, but Song Guanzhou waved his hand to refuse.
"I'm light, I don't need any help."
She walked with a cloud-like pace, neither fast nor slow, but more elegantly than other women. Not far away, they met Wang Qionglan, who was helping Mrs. Min, who was dressed in her best clothes, to walk out.
"Guan Zhou, why are you so plain and elegant today?"
Song Guanzhou smiled and walked a few steps forward to Mrs. Min, "Meet my aunt and sister-in-law."
"No need to be polite, you naughty monkey. I'm dressed up nicely today and look quite gentle, but don't be polite in front of me and your sister-in-law."
Song Guanzhou came to Mrs. Min's right side and supported her.
"I'm going to tire my aunt out for the day. Guan Zhou will be a burden to me. No matter how much you dislike me, I will just follow you."
The joke made Mrs. Min very happy. "You are so naughty. You must bring my son with you today. Otherwise, such a beautiful lady will be embarrassed by others. I am afraid that An'er will go to my aunt to ask for an explanation."
The mother and her children came outside the door.
Xiao Yinxiu had already been standing at the door, waiting for Mrs. Min to arrive, and stepped forward to take over Song Guanzhou's place.
"Mother, when I went to the palace to pay New Year's greetings to the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother a happy kowtow last year, the Empress Dowager mentioned you many times. If the Empress Dowager summons you today, mother will remember to kowtow to thank the Emperor for his grace."
Mrs. Min smiled and patted her daughter's hand. "Of course. When I was young, I met the Empress Dowager several times. As time goes by, there are fewer and fewer old friends. I would naturally save the opportunity to see the Empress Dowager again."
As for Song Guanzhou who was pushed away, his face remained calm.
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