Then Ning Xiaotang reached out and took the invitation from Banyue's hand and opened it.
"It turns out that Lan Yuehong invited people to participate in the Qin Art Tea Party."
Chen Yilan and Zheng Douqin immediately said in unison, "Qinyi Tea Party?"
"That's right. It seems that all three of us have to attend. Our names are written on the invitation." Ning Xiaotang said, pointing to the names on the invitation.
"When are we going?" Chen Yilan felt a sudden panic in her heart. She didn't know how to play the piano, but it was no problem for her to perform the cup music that Tangtang taught her.
Zheng Douqin smiled immediately, thinking that the leaf music that Tangtang taught her could be played again.
"Participation time is tomorrow!"
"So, we have to go to Kyoto tomorrow?"
"No, I have to go back to the Princess's Mansion in Kyoto today. I'm afraid it would be too late to go back to Kyoto tomorrow."
Ning Xiaotang then ordered, "Quanyue, go get everyone ready to go back to the Princess's Mansion today."
Quan Yue immediately bowed and said, "Yes, young lady."
Not long after, Ning Xiaotang and the other two returned to Kyoto in a carriage.
At this time, Hai Moying and Qian Fangchun were looking out the gate of Shangshui Village.
"Why didn't Ning Xiaotang bring you with her when she returned to Kyoto?" Hai Moying immediately asked Qian Fangchun sarcastically.
"Hmph, second aunt, it's the same as not inviting you!" Qian Fangchun immediately stepped into the mansion with an unhappy look on his face.
Hai Moying immediately said: "Pah, a lowly fellow who eats and drinks for free!"
Princess Roujia's Mansion
The carriage slowly stopped, and Chen Yilan and Zheng Douqin got off one after another. Ning Xiaotang then said slowly, "Let the maids in the kitchen cook some delicious dishes today!"
Shi Bo, who was standing outside, immediately stepped forward and said, "Yes, Princess."
Shi Yicheng said a few words to the servant next to him, and the servant went downstairs to inform the kitchen.
At this time, Shi Yicheng stepped forward and said, "My lord, because you have been living in Shangshui Manor for a long time, the invitation from Lan Bo's Mansion was sent to Shangshui Manor today. I hope your forgiveness!"
"Well, Uncle Shi did a good job. I know your intention. You are worried that if I don't return to the Princess's Mansion, I will be late tomorrow and will be treated coldly by those noble ladies in the Kyoto aristocracy."
"My Lady, Miss Qin from the Qin Mansion has sent someone to ask her to go to Lan Bo's Mansion with her tomorrow morning so she can keep her company."
"Oh, Sister Qin is so thoughtful. Okay, prepare three gifts tomorrow and I'll take them to Uncle Lan's house. It can be considered a small etiquette."
"My Lady, I have already prepared one gift as per the regulations. I will have someone prepare two more."
"Okay, let's prepare three more of the same." Ning Xiaotang said as they entered the mansion together.
At this time, Chen Yilan immediately said apologetically: "Tangtang, are we here at the wrong time?"
Zheng Douqin also touched her small purse and said, "How much money will this gift cost? We can pay for it ourselves!"
Chen Yilan immediately said shyly, "Sister Douqin, I'm afraid you don't know that this small gift is worth more than a hundred taels of silver!"
"Ah! So many?" Zheng Douqin was immediately surprised.
"It's okay, it's just a normal social event, you don't have to take it to heart."
Shi Bo immediately smiled and bowed, saying, "My Lady, if you need to prepare three copies, I will send someone to check them out right away. If there are any in the warehouse, I will pick them up and use them. If there are any, I will send someone to buy them back."
"Okay, Uncle Shi, let's make the arrangements. Sister Yilan and Sister Douqin, let's go in and discuss how to handle tomorrow's Qin Art Tea Party."
Then the three little girls stayed in the room for the whole afternoon. After they had discussed something, they happily high-fived each other and then dispersed.
"Miss, you've been tired all day. Please sit down and rest. How about I massage your legs?" Quan Yue immediately stepped forward and asked with concern.
"Well, that's just right. Quanyue's technique is quite gentle and very comfortable." Ning Xiaotang lay on the chaise longue with half-closed eyes, enjoying it.
"Girl, girl, something bad has happened!" Banyue rushed in immediately.
"What's wrong?" Ning Xiaotang was so shocked that she sat up straight.
"Miss, Miss Qin was punished by her grandmother to kneel in the ancestral hall!" Banyue exclaimed immediately in surprise.
"What's going on? How did the news about Qin Shiyu's family reach me so quickly?"
"My lady, it was Ye Luo, the maidservant beside Miss Qin, who came to inform us."
"The musical instrument tea party is about to begin, why did Old Lady Qin suddenly punish someone?" Ning Xiaotang muttered to herself.
"I'm afraid that Old Madam Qin was very angry?" Banyue said.
"Why is Old Lady Qin so angry?" Ning Xiaotang asked.
"My Lady, I heard from Ye Luo that Miss Qin broke a statue of Buddha that Old Madam Qin had, which is why she was so furious."
"Quanyue, go call Shi Bo over." Ning Xiaotang immediately gave an order.
"Yes, girl," Quan Yue immediately trotted out.
Not long after, Shi Bo came hurriedly: "This old servant greets the princess!"
"Uncle Shi, do you know what kind of Buddha statues Old Lady Qin from the Qin Mansion likes? I remember there are several Buddha statues in the storeroom."
Shi Yicheng immediately said with a clear mind: "My lord, the old lady of the Qin Mansion loves the statue of the Big Belly Happy Buddha the most. There happen to be several of these statues in the mansion. Would you like to take one out as a gift?"
Shi Yicheng naturally knew Ning Xiaotang's intention.
"Okay, Quanyue, go with Uncle Shi to the warehouse to get it."
"Yes!" Quan Yue immediately followed Shi Bo.
After an incense stick of time, Ning Xiaotang sat in the main seat: "Girl, this Buddha is really happy. Look at the Buddha statue smiling with a big belly!" Banyue said standing aside.
"We sent this Buddha statue to the Qin Mansion on behalf of Sister Qin."
"Miss, wouldn't it be perfect to keep this Laughing Buddha in your own yard? Why did you give it away?" Quan Yue asked in confusion.
"Although Qin Shiyu and I are just friends, if I don't help her now that she's in trouble, I don't know when her punishment will end.
As soon as Ning Xiaotang finished speaking, she took the Happy Buddha and headed towards the Qin Mansion.
When the servants of the Qin Mansion saw Quan Yue coming with Ning Xiaotang holding a generous gift covered with a red silk cloth, they immediately ran to inform Old Madam Qin.
"They say you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you, especially since Ning Xiaotang brought a generous gift."
This is what the old nanny beside Old Lady Qin said.
"Let her come in. Although she is a princess, I am a first-rank lady and I also have an imperial decree."
As soon as Ning Xiaotang came in, she immediately said softly, "Roujia greets Old Madam Qin. I hope Old Madam Qin is doing well!"
"Princess Roujia, please stand up quickly. I dare not let you suffer any injustice."
An old maid immediately served tea.
"I heard that Sister Qin accidentally broke Old Lady Qin's beloved Buddha statue. Roujia's residence happens to have a blessed Happy Buddha statue, so I'm sending it to Old Lady Qin. I hope you won't mind."
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