Chapter 24: White Bird Paying Homage to the Phoenix
The white crane represents longevity and good fortune, and more than a decade ago it was popular among the prominent families in Beijing to raise white cranes. Unfortunately, the white crane is unruly by nature, and once caught would rather starve to death than submit to its owner.
Because white cranes were loved by dignitaries and could be sold at a high price, hunters were also keen on catching them. In just a dozen years, white cranes in all the counties and cities around Shangjing City became extinct.
It is no wonder that people were so surprised to see the white cranes. Two white cranes flew over at once and landed on people's shoulders. This scene is really rare.
"Could this be the Jiangning wonder of white birds paying homage to the phoenix? I heard that when Xu was in Jiangning, white cranes were often her companions," one of the female relatives exclaimed, "I've heard people say that before, but I didn't expect it to be true."
"What do you mean by 'white birds flying towards the phoenix'? That's called 'hundred', one hundred and two hundred! Two birds are worthy of being called a spectacle?" The old uncle of the Fang family looked down on him, "In my opinion, this girl is just trying to attract attention."
"Yes, Grandpa is right," a younger generation nodded in agreement.
Another woman said, "Have you heard? Xu can understand the language of birds and beasts. This is a rare auspicious sign that only appears once in a hundred years."
The uncle blew his white beard unhappily and said, "It's just a trifle! What's so strange about using that incense pill to attract two birds? I catch sparrows in winter the same way. I just sprinkle some beans and a flock of them will fly down!"
“……”Everyone was unable to refute.
How can this be the same?
One is a sparrow and the other is a white crane!
However, the white crane seemed a little small today. After everyone looked at it for a while, they found that the wings of the two cranes were only as big as a rooster when spread out. For some reason, they didn't know.
"This is the gift our girl prepared, the Nanhai Luhuaxiang." Xu Miaoyan's maid proudly held a square brocade box and walked around the garden to let the guests see it clearly.
The lid of the brocade box had been opened, and in the middle was a white incense pill that looked like a night pearl.
A man sniffed the fragrance and said intoxicatedly, "This fragrance is truly the greatest treasure in the world. No wonder it can even attract white cranes!"
"Lord Lu is so lucky to marry a wonderful woman like Xu Miaoyan." Some men showed envy.
Lu Changqing glanced at everyone and curled his lips in satisfaction.
He knew too well this kind of intoxication and envy. When he first saw Xu Miaoyan in Jiangning, he also felt as if his soul was taken away.
Unfortunately, these people can only envy him, Xu Miaoyan can only be his woman.
"Miaoyan, you actually gave such precious South China Sea Dew Fragrance to Fang's child. You are truly a rare magnanimous and virtuous person in the world. How can those women who are only good at intrigue compare with you?" Lu Changqing couldn't help trembling with excitement as he held Xu Miaoyan's hand.
Today, Xu Miaoyan recreated the scene of the white bird paying homage to the phoenix in their Lu family. This news will spread throughout Shangjing City tomorrow and may even reach the ears of the Emperor and Empress.
By then, with the help of Xu Miaoyan, his future will definitely be limitless!
Sure enough, Xu Miaoyan came to bring him good luck.
As for Fang, although she had helped him manage the household and gave birth to children, and her grandfather had taught him, it was not worth mentioning.
Xu Miaoyan smiled slightly, pushed his hand away, spread her arms, and two white cranes immediately flew into the sky and danced around her.
"Miao Yan..." Lu Changqing was stunned.
His Miao Yan was truly a treasure; she could even dance. Unlike Fang who was always so dignified that she would not even sway her waist when she walked, looking extremely dull.
Xu Miaoyan had never practiced dancing, but she was young, and her slender body turned around twice, attracting the two white cranes to circle and dance.
The cry of a white crane was heard in the air, and it sounded a little hoarse. All the people present had only seen white cranes in scrolls and had never heard a crane cry. So they thought that this was how a crane cried, and they all clapped and cheered.
Inside the flower hall, the cries of cranes and the cheers of guests outside became quieter.
"That Xu is quite capable. She actually attracted a white crane to her." The prince consort Lin Siyuan waved his folding fan leisurely. "How could she come here to celebrate the birthday? She is clearly here to steal the limelight."
Xiao Mingjie snorted and said nothing more.
She had just helped Fang Qianxue once, and she couldn't help her every time. In the end, she had to stand up for herself.
However, Qianxue was in a dilemma when she met such an opponent. If she rushed up to beat her, she would look like a shrew. If she didn't beat her, she would be giving her too much face.
Xiao Mingjie was worried about Fang Qianxue.
Lin Siyuan looked at Jiang Xu again: "What is your plan, young marquis?"
Jiang Xu was about to speak when he heard the sound of a beaded curtain. A gorgeously dressed woman walked in with her head lowered, and her face could not be seen clearly for the time being.
"My little girl greets the eldest princess, the prince consort, and the young marquis!" Lu Wanrou bowed shyly, her voice trembling. Even now she still felt like she was dreaming.
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