Chapter 43: Flower Appreciation
Before going out, Ding Momo specially wore a set of flowing cloud brocade.
To prevent Pu Qiongzhi from doing anything bad again, she didn't even wear any jewelry, just a silk flower in her hair.
Pu Qiongzhi was shocked to see her bare face. "Princess, are you feeling unwell? You look much more haggard."
Although she didn't say it, she was worried in her heart.
Could it be that something happened to Princess Roujia recently and she was so depressed that she went to the temple to become a nun?
"Ahem, recently I have seen the suffering of the people. As the head of the noble ladies, I can't bear to dress up."
"Why? Are you, Wen Shuan, the only one allowed to do this simple vegetarian thing?"
She showed disdain on her face, then shielded herself from the sun with a fan and walked into the farm.
"Aren't you planning a banquet? Why did you choose such a remote place?" She took two steps, looking a little disgusted.
"This princess has heard that your Pu family is considered a wealthy family in Jiangnan. After all, you are now the mistress of the Bo Mansion. Why are you so stingy and shabby when hosting a banquet?"
"The princess is right. I am sorry for not hosting you well enough." Pu Qiongzhi responded slowly without further explanation.
Seeing that she was so well-behaved today, Ding Momo felt something was wrong and her alarm bells started ringing.
"Let's go quickly. Where are the other guests?" She didn't want to say anything more. She just wanted to finish the banquet and leave as soon as possible.
Pu Qiongzhi was slightly stunned, and exchanged glances with her, "Princess, where are the other guests?"
"Today, I am hosting a banquet for the princess. You are the only distinguished guest!"
"What?!" Ding Momo took a step back.
Oh no! She's the only one here! This is truly a Hongmen Feast! They're targeting her...
She glanced at the maidservant beside her who was about to cry but had no tears, and said, "Well, this princess suddenly remembered!"
"I remember... Princess, I seem to have forgotten the soup I made before leaving! Will it catch fire?"
"That's a big deal! Hurry, we have to go back and take a look! Don't let this princess's books burn!" Ding Momo turned around temporarily and pretended to leave, "I'm so sorry, I have to excuse myself..."
"Princess, if there is a fire, it might be too late now! However, I haven't heard any movement from the fire monitor, so I guess it's not a big deal!" Pu Qiongzhi reached out and grabbed her arm.
Ding Momo gave a wry smile and wanted to look at the maid again, "... Well, it's good that there's no fire, then..."
"Don't worry, Princess. I just want to invite you to drink tea and appreciate the flowers. Nothing else." Pu Qiongzhi patted her hands.
Ding Momo felt even more terrified, "Stop laughing, I won't leave!"
"But I tell you, if I die here today, my father will not forgive you!"
"Hehehe...the princess really knows how to joke!" Pu Qiongzhi smiled with bright eyes and a lively look.
Ding Momo was stunned for a moment, then turned away angrily, "I don't need your help! This princess can walk by herself!"
She wanted to see what evil tricks this cunning villain had planned today!
Pu Qiongzhi pulled her all the way to the backyard.
There is a pavilion in the center of the courtyard, surrounded by flowers, plants and trees, which is particularly quiet.
The pavilion is surrounded by a gauze curtain. When the breeze blows, the curtain sways slightly, making the sound of rustling leaves.
Pu Qiongzhi set up a round table in the pavilion, and also a table of good wine and food.
Even though Ding Momo was cautious, she couldn't help but be shocked when she saw such a beautiful place.
She moved her steps along the path covered with flower petals, and the sound of stringed instruments came from not far away.
Pu Qiongzhi saw her expression and knew that she was still satisfied with this arrangement.
"You really know how to enjoy yourself!" Ding Momo forced down the corners of her mouth and looked at the dishes on the table.
She had never seen any of these dishes before, and each one looked so colorful, fragrant, and delicious...
Ding Momo glanced at Pu Qiongzhi opposite her and saw that she was staring at her reaction.
She washed her hands first, then picked up the chopsticks and prepared to eat.
The maid beside her immediately served her food and poured her wine.
Ding Momo picked up a piece of fish fillet with chopsticks and took a bite.
This fish is so delicious that it makes your tongue drop! Her eyes couldn't help but light up.
The maidservant beside her saw the expression on her princess' face and thought to herself that something was wrong.
Oh no! The princess seems to have been bewitched by this food!
But Ding Momo's attention was all on the food at the moment, so she didn't notice her at all!
The maidservant watched helplessly as her princess stuffed food into her mouth, one chopstick after another, one bite after another.
After Ding Momo had eaten her fill, she remembered that Pu Qiongzhi had not moved for a long time.
"Ahem..." She looked at the leftovers on the table, then looked at Pu Qiongzhi, who was smiling across from her. "Tell me, what's the purpose of inviting me to a banquet today?"
"Let me be clear, this is you treating me to a meal, but it doesn't mean I'm making any promises to you."
Pu Qiongzhi did not refute, but asked someone to move a few pots of orchids up.
The reason why it is said to be moved is because orchids are rare and precious, and Lao Tao really cherishes flowers... and is afraid that they will be bumped or scratched.
"What is this? It's so mysterious." Ding Momo didn't take it seriously at first.
It wasn't until these pots of flowers were carefully brought up by Old Tao after numerous instructions that she could no longer sit still.
“This…this is…this, this, this…”
Her eyes suddenly widened, and then she paced back and forth around the pots of flowers.
"This is Molan! This... Oh my god, this is Suheguanding!"
Ding Momo exclaimed a few times, then realized that she was making a fuss and seemed to be losing face, so she restrained herself a little.
"You're so good! Pu Qiongzhi! Your Pu family is truly wealthy and powerful! Can they even find such a famous breed?"
Ding Momo said a few words in a pretentious manner, and then her eyes fell back on the flowers. "Name a price for these!"
"Your Majesty, you are wrong!" Pu Qiongzhi slowly sat down, picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup of tea.
"You know, my uncle loves these elegant things the most. These flowers also belong to him. I have no say in what he does!"
"Today, I just wanted to personally apologize to you for upsetting you a few times before."
"I know that the Empress Dowager likes orchids. I think the Empress Dowager has always loved the princess, so the princess naturally loves her as well."
"Fortunately, there are several pots of precious flowers on this farm, which are worthy of the princess's status, so I invited them out to appreciate them with you." After Pu Qiongzhi finished speaking, she waved her hand to signal everyone to take the flowers back.
Ding Momo watched them move the orchids away, feeling anxious, "Wait a minute!"
"Pu Qiongzhi! Why are you pretending to be so nice to me? Aren't you just trying to raise the price? How much do you want? Just be frank and name your price!"
When she said this, Pu Qiongzhi opposite her almost choked on the tea in her mouth.
After so many business talks, I rarely see anyone bring this matter up openly.
"The princess is indeed a straightforward person, but what I said was not empty talk. I need to ask the uncle for his opinion on this matter before discussing it with you in detail."
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