Chapter 34 Birthday
The spring rain is continuous.
Fortunately, the weather was good. After two days of rain, the sky cleared up on Princess Roujia's birthday.
After the rain, the sky was clear and blue, as if it was carved from jade. It was so beautiful that one could not take their eyes away.
After breakfast, Chen Tang took Ginkgo to Songhe Hall, and when he entered, he saw two unhappy faces.
Princess Roujia invited them to go boating on the lake. No matter how big the boat was, it was not that big and it was impossible to invite everyone, so Shen Ran and Shen Luo were not among the invited guests. They also wanted to go boating on the lake after the rain, so they were naturally in a bad mood if they couldn't go.
Chen Xian took the old lady's arm and said, "Grandma, in a few days, can you let us charter a boat and invite some ladies from noble families to go boating on the lake?"
Shen Xian acted coquettishly with the old lady, Shen Ran and Shen Luo also looked at the old lady eagerly, and the second wife helped, so how could the old lady not agree, "Okay, grandma agreed."
Shen Ran and Shen Luo were happy at this moment.
Yanqi Lake is outside the city. Chen Xi was in a hurry and couldn't wait for the maid to report that the carriage was ready, so she said to the old lady, "It's bad to let Princess Roujia wait for us, so we set off earlier."
The old lady did not tell them to be harmonious with each other outside. After all, at the Spring Banquet, Chen Tang danced with swords on behalf of Chen Xi and won the first prize, which was enough to prove the deep love between the sisters, and the old lady was very relieved.
But the old lady still had to remind people, "Be careful when you are having fun on the boat."
The two of them nodded hurriedly.
But when she turned around and left, Chen Tang caught a glimpse of a smile on the second wife's lips. That smile made her feel uncomfortable from the bottom of her heart, but when she wanted to see more clearly, the second wife was already talking to the third wife.
After leaving the house, he got on the carriage and headed straight for Yanqi Lake.
The mountains are green and the scenery is endless.
The trees are shady and the flowers and plants are lush.
The carriage stopped, Shen Tang lifted the curtain and got out, and saw a flock of wild geese flying over. Yanqi Lake was truly worthy of its name.
The maid from Prince Duan's mansion was waiting there. She came over to pay her respects, then led them to the boat. From afar, they could hear bursts of laughter.
Princess Roujia has arrived, and many ladies from prominent families have also arrived.
Seeing them, Princess Roujia came forward with a smile. Chen Xian took the brocade box from the maid, bowed to Princess Roujia, and then said, "We are late. Today is Princess Roujia's birthday. I wish Princess Roujia a happy birthday every year."
Princess Roujia generously accepted the birthday gift from Chen Ying and opened it. Inside the brocade box was a pair of gold and ruby earrings, which were quite exquisite.
When ladies of noble families interact with each other, the gifts they give to each other are mostly exquisite. Otherwise, the gifts are too expensive and become a burden.
Princess Roujia said, "Thank you for coming to accompany me on my birthday cruise."
"We are blessed by the princess. This weather is perfect for boating on the lake."
As she spoke, Shen Xian said to Shen Tang, "Second sister, why don't you take out the birthday gift you prepared for the princess..."
Before she finished her words, Ginkgo had already handed the brocade box to Chen Tang.
Shen Xi's eyes narrowed.
She didn't tell Chen Tang that today was Princess Roujia's birthday, so how did Chen Tang know? !
Chen Tang really looked down upon Chen Xian's little tricks. Her grandmother had repeatedly reminded her that sisters in the same mansion share the same fate. She embarrassed herself in public. Didn't she, Chen Xian, care about her reputation? She didn't even bring a gift for Princess Roujia's birthday. She didn't know the ways of the world. No one told people to say that their mother died young, and no one taught them. Even if Princess Roujia didn't mind, those ladies would still grumble behind her back. If Princess Roujia stopped associating with her, how could she get close to Chen Xian, her twin?
Doing things based on her own preferences, just for the sake of momentary pleasure, in her previous life she actually climbed to the throne of Queen. Thinking of this, Chen Tang felt unwilling.
Chen Tang gave the gift to Princess Roujia, "May the princess be happy and healthy, and worry-free for years to come."
Princess Roujia was all smiles. She took the brocade box and couldn't wait to open it.
Inside was a white crane jade hairpin. The jade was crystal clear and more importantly, it had a good meaning and was exquisitely carved and unique.
Princess Roujia said, "I like this jade hairpin very much. Thank you, Sister Chentang."
Chen Xian deliberately concealed the fact that Princess Roujia had celebrated her birthday, making Chen Tang misunderstand that they were just going on a boat trip. Even between the two sisters, Princess Roujia was closer to Chen Tang. Before, Princess Roujia had teased Chen Tang, saying that her eldest brother, Prince Duan, had a good relationship with Prince Jingyang, and if he married Chen Tang, they could become brothers-in-law in the future.
Princess Duan also liked Shen Tang very much. She thought that the Prince Duan’s Mansion would really come to propose marriage. Fortunately, they didn’t, otherwise she would be broken off and Shen Tang would marry the Prince Duan. She would be so angry that she would die.
Princess Roujia couldn't let go of the hairpin and liked it so much that she put it on right away, which shows how satisfied she was with this birthday gift.
While putting on the white crane jade hairpin, Princess Yuhe of Shouwang Mansion came over. Princess Roujia went to greet her, "Finally she's here."
Princess Yuhe said with a look of reproach, "You didn't even come to my Shou Palace Spring Banquet. You're so arrogant."
Princess Roujia said sadly, "It's not that I don't want to go. If I hadn't been so shameless, I would have asked you to postpone the Spring Banquet for a few days for me. It's not that I didn't go, that's why mother allowed me to go boating on the lake for my birthday."
Princess Yuhe said distressedly, "I have seen many doctors and imperial physicians, but how come there is no solution at all?"
Princess Roujia had a problem that she would suffer from excruciating pain during her period. Actually, Chen Tang had the same problem. However, after she married Xie Guimo, Xie Guimo found the doctor who treated the princess to cure her problem. Princess Roujia found that the medicine worked very well. She still remembered the prescription and would copy a copy for Princess Roujia. She would also have to eat it herself. She didn't want to experience the feeling as if someone was drilling into her stomach with something again.
Gradually, several ladies from prominent families came, and the eldest daughter of the Yongning Earl's Mansion also came.
The last time, the two of them parted unhappily in Wancui Pavilion. Miss Li looked at Chen Tang with an unfriendly look. Chen Tang did not take her seriously, but Chen Xi saw Miss Li's hostility towards Shen Tang.
I don’t know what she was thinking of, but a smile appeared on Chen Xi’s lips as she walked towards Miss Li.
When everyone was present, they boarded the boat.
The boat is very spacious, and is filled with all kinds of cakes, fruits, and wine, as well as a piano stage for everyone to entertain themselves. You will definitely have a great time today.
The boat headed for the center of the lake. Everyone stood on the deck, looking at the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, talking and laughing.
But there was more than one boat on Yanqi Lake. There were two more. Perhaps attracted by the laughter on the boat, one of the boats came towards them, getting closer and closer, so close that the ladies were worried, "Will we hit each other?"
There were several men on that boat, and when the boat got closer, Chen Tang saw the second wife's nephew, the eldest young master of the Wang family, standing on the bow.
Seeing him, Chen Tang's eyelids twitched for no reason, and he felt uneasy in his heart, so he decided not to stay on the deck.
But as soon as she turned around, she saw Miss Li from the Yongning Marquis's Mansion accidentally stepping on her skirt and rushing towards her.
Chen Tang couldn't avoid her and was pushed back by her. He staggered and couldn't stop. Just as he was about to fall off the boat, Chen Tang grabbed Miss Li's hand.
Crash.
The water splashed several feet high.
They both fell into the lake.
“Oh no!”
“Miss Shen Er fell into the water!”
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