Bai Chuxiao and Bai Chuyun were sitting in the yard. Qingzhu was whipping the whip quickly, and Bai Chuyun was clapping and cheering. Bai Chuxiao had not gone out in the past two days. Bai Chuyun often came over to learn a few tricks from Qingzhu, and Bai Chuxiao would naturally not refuse her.
But Bai Chuxiao found that her third sister really had no talent for martial arts, so she had to ask tactfully, "Third sister, why don't you give up the idea of practicing martial arts? Your mother's family is the richest in Kyoto, are you interested in doing business?" Over the past two days, Bai Chuxiao felt that her brain was quick and she must be a good accountant.
Bai Chuyun held her chin up, "Mother will definitely not agree to my going into business. Among the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants have the lowest status, and I'm a woman..."
Lanxiang came over and reported, "Miss, the old lady wants you to come over and says there's something important."
Bai Chuxiao looked at Bai Chuyun with doubt and said, "Let's go and have a look together."
When they came in, Xie and Bai Chuwan were already sitting aside. Bai Chuxiao and Bai Chuyun greeted the old lady and then sat down.
"Xiaoxiao, the princess sent an invitation to you to attend the Spring Banquet in two days. Considering that you just returned to Kyoto, she also gave you an extra invitation, hoping that you could bring someone you know with you," the old lady said amiably to Bai Chuxiao.
Mrs. Xie sneered, "Mother, I think Chu Xiao is not in good health, and no one has taught her in recent years. Even if she goes, I'm afraid she will lose face for the Xiangfu." Last year, Bai Chuwan shined at the Spring Banquet, and was called the two beauties of the capital together with the eldest daughter of the Liu family. This year, Bai Chuwan also received the invitation early.
Bai Chuxiao said to Mrs. Xie attentively, "No need for you to worry about this matter, Madam." She then said to Mrs. Wei, "The doctor that Grandmother hired is very good. Xiaoxiao feels much better these past two days. She must go to the Spring Festival Banquet. Since there are two invitations, Third Sister, please go with me."
The old lady smiled at Bai Chuxiao and said, "It would be great to take Yun girl with you."
Then she shouted at Mrs. Xie, "You are acting less and less like a mistress now. There are only two days left. Xiaoxiao and Yun girl need to prepare the things for the Spring Festival Banquet. This time, the three young ladies from our Xiangfu will attend. Don't be too partial to one, or people will laugh at our Zuo Xiangfu."
Xie replied reluctantly, and stopped talking. Bai Chuwan stood up and said, "Grandma, don't worry. Wan'er will definitely take the eldest sister and the third sister with her. She will definitely not lose face for the Xiangfu."
The old lady smiled again, "Well, Wan'er, you are a sensible person. You won the first place last year, so you can't fall behind this year."
Then he looked at Bai Chuxiao and Bai Chuyun and said, "Wan'er is right. Xiaoxiao, you are new to Kyoto, and you have never been there either. Remember to follow Wan'er. We are all sisters. If you don't understand something, just ask her."
Bai Chuxiao replied calmly, "Then I'll trouble you, second sister."
Bai Chuwan followed Bai Chuxiao and Bai Chuyun out of Furongyuan. After walking for a while, she put on a friendly smile and asked, "Big sister, do you know any music, chess, calligraphy or painting?"
Bai Chuxiao looked at her with a smile, "These elder sisters are not proficient, and cannot compare to the second sister." Then she waited for her to say the next word
"Big sister, you may not know that this Spring Banquet was initiated by the eldest princess. It is held every April. All the noble ladies in the capital, the sons of aristocratic families, and even unmarried princes and princesses will come. Everyone basically has to perform their talents, and there will be famous teachers who will specially select the winners."
Bai Chuxiao said playfully, "Oh? What are you going to perform, second sister? It looks like you are planning to win the championship this year?"
Bai Chuwan immediately said arrogantly, "Eldest sister and third sister should prepare well. As for what Wan'er will perform, eldest sister will know when the time comes." After saying that, she left
After Bai Chuyun and Bai Chuxiao returned to Liuliyuan and sat down, she asked, "Big sister, you don't really know nothing, do you? This won't do, it will make you look ridiculous."
Bai Chuyun raised her head again and continued, "As for me, I'm good at painting, but everything else is just average. How about I teach you a few tricks now, just to help you out?"
Bai Chuxiao laughed dumbly and scratched her nose, "I didn't expect that our Yun'er is also a talented girl. As for me, you don't have to worry. It shouldn't be a problem for me to handle it."
Bai Chuyun said unhappily, "What kind of talent am I? Last year, Bai Chuwan won first place in both piano and dance. Don't let her compare you too badly to me. I don't want to see her so arrogant."
Bai Chuxiao was not too worried. In her previous life, she liked a certain piece of music very much, so she played the pipa for a while. After coming to this world, she picked it up again and learned a few more pieces. She was not very good at the others, but if she really couldn't do it, she could still compose poems, right? It wouldn't be too much to memorize two pieces and use them, right?
In the Fangcao Courtyard of the Left Prime Minister's Mansion, Bai Chudie shouted indignantly at Lan, "Why? She, Bai Chuyun, is just a concubine's daughter like me. Why should she go to the Spring Banquet? It's all your fault that you are incompetent. As a result, I am not taken seriously either. No one in this mansion takes me seriously."
Aunt Lan was too timid to step forward, and could only comfort her softly, "Fourth Miss, Bai Chuyun is just trying to curry favor with Bai Chuxiao, she won't be able to show off her power for long."
Bai Chudie was even more angry. "She has only been following Bai Chuxiao for two days, and she has gained such a great benefit. You have been following the lady all these years, and I have been nodding and bowing to Bai Chuwan, but in the end, what have you gained?" She became more and more angry as she spoke. She swept away everything on the table.
After venting her anger, she softened her voice and said, "Mom, please go and ask Madam to ask my second sister to take me with you this time, okay?"
This Lan was originally Xie Xianglan's personal maid Cailan. When Xie was pregnant, she saw that she was pretty and pushed her out to Bai Linan as a concubine, hoping to share some of Zhao's favor. That's how Lan got the chance to have Bai Chudie. She was born a maid and had no family background. In order to make life easier for herself and her daughter, she had to serve Xie carefully every day.
Lan was a little hesitant, "This..." Xie was narrow-minded, how could she be so generous as to let her daughter go?
"What are you still hesitating about? The Spring Banquet is a good opportunity to show off. If you don't take this opportunity, your daughter will never be able to make a name for herself." Bai Chudie looked at her mother and felt that she was extremely cowardly.
She felt that she was still somewhat pretty. Although she was a concubine's daughter, she was also a concubine's daughter of the Left Prime Minister's Mansion. As long as she had the opportunity to show her face, she might be able to find a good family. If she couldn't be the principal wife, being a concubine of a prince would also be good, right?
Lan finally brought Bai Chudie to Ruyi Courtyard. Xie and Bai Chuwan were there. After Lan explained her purpose, Xie did not object.
Xie held Lan's hand and said, "I have seen your loyalty over the years. Wan'er was the champion last year, so it is not a problem to bring another girl named Die with you."
Bai Chuwan smiled and waved to Bai Chudie, motioning her to come closer, and whispered a few words to Bai Chudie... I don't know what she said.
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