Chapter 1721 Extra: Another Flower Viewing Festival
It was already autumn when Shen He returned to the capital again.
After being away for more than half a year, Shen Zhou also inquired about a lot of news in the capital.
Wen Jianqing gradually recovered and exchanged a lot of news with Shen Zhou.
The two people agreed that they should meet the astrologer who had just arrived.
Maybe this astrologer can divine the location of other people?
But it's hard for them to make a decision on this matter, mainly because they don't have the chance.
This astrologer has always been in the East Palace and refused to go out. Even if Wen Jianqing is the son of the Minister of Rites, he has no chance to see him!
At this time, Shen He finally came back.
After Shen He heard this, he immediately asked Shen Zhou: "How is that Lin Xiang?" Shen Zhou replied: "It has been trained. It was Lin Xiang who found out about the astrologer. This boy is really a bit The door was actually connected with the people from the Prince's East Palace. It was said that the Prince's East Palace was very interested in this Nanyang astrologer.
Chang relied on him, and the prince met him several times in person and gave him many rewards. His Highness Taisun had a close relationship with the astrologer, and they often drank and talked together. "
This news really requires connections to find out.
"Jianqing, you have never seen that astrologer once?" Shen He asked.
Wen Jianqing immediately replied: "I met him once from a distance. He was a man who looked to be in his twenties."
Shen He immediately raised his fingers and tapped on the table: "We must meet him. I have an intuition that this astrologer is the key to our return."
Wen Jianqing and Shen Zhou's eyes lit up: "Really?" "Think about it, what is the meaning of our presence here? Is it to let us experience the life of ancient people?" Shen He analyzed calmly and said: "Whether it's Jian Qing, Shen Zhou, or me, none of the three of us showed up.
any sense. This means that the person who means something to this world is either Joel or Shen Yuan. And who do you think are the people who have had an impact on the world recently? "
Wen Jianqing and He Chenzhou's eyes lit up at the same time: "His Royal Highness the eldest grandson and the astrologer!" Shen He pointed his finger: "Yes, that's them. One is the eldest grandson of the emperor, His Highness the grandson, who holds certain rights in his hands, and he can interfere The process of a country. One is an astrologer, who has the magical skills of divination and can seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
A nation avoids disaster and avoids death. Both of these are important events that are public to the country and beneficial to the future. Therefore, I have a bold inference that Joel and Shen Yuan must be near these two people, or even..."
Even them!
But Shen He wasn't sure about the last point. He needed to see it in person to know.
"It seems that we really need to find a chance to have a good meeting!" Wen Jianqing murmured.
Shen He and the others originally thought that this opportunity was far away and they needed to plan carefully.
But I didn't expect that only three days later, news came from the palace, calling officials of third-grade officials and above and their families to come to the palace to celebrate the festival together.
The name of this festival is Flower Appreciation Festival.
Oh, a festival that is completely different from the previous life.
In this era, this festival is purely a blind date day.
To put it bluntly, it is a festival that creates opportunities for young unmarried men and women.
As relatives of the emperor, we are actually worried about marriage!
Think about it, there are only so many resources.
It's impossible to lower one's social status and marry the residents of the outer ring. Doesn't that mean that the residents of the inner ring produce and sell their own goods?
So, the palace provided this opportunity.
It is said to be flower viewing, but basically the only ones who really appreciate the flowers are the parents.
Parents sat together, cheered, and talked about their children.
Then a group of young people sit together, write poetry, dance, draw, sing, write calligraphy, etc., to show off their talents.
If you find someone you like, you can tell your parents when you get back, and then you can come to propose marriage.
If I don't see eye to eye, I'll just treat it as a joke and wait for the next opportunity.
After all, children from rich families do not come to every occasion, and rich ladies do not come to every occasion. They will be absent when they are sick, going out, or observing filial piety.
Wen Jianqing is only ten years old this year, so she is not qualified to participate in this event.
But Wen Jianqing had an adult second brother, Wen Zhizhou. In the past few days, Wen Zhizhou happened to come to the capital. As the second young master of the Wen family, he was of the right age. Although his father was only an official, he could not resist his uncle's high status, so the children of the second- and third-grade officials were still very willing to follow
The Wen family got married.
Therefore, Wen Jianqing was qualified to participate in the banquet.
Yes, I participated in the name of accompanying Wen Zhizhou.
Since you are attending the banquet, there are standard quotas for the entourage around you. Two maids, two boys and four guards are standard.
Therefore, a banquet that was obviously attended by only a few dozen people suddenly ended up with hundreds of people.
Almost everyone who attended the banquet was accompanied by seven or eight waiters.
So the originally empty palace was filled in an instant.
Shen He came as a maid, and Shen Zhou came as a guard.
Their status is not low. Although the maids and guards are also servants, they are free.
Wen Jianqing didn't dare to let Shen He be her maid even if she was beaten to death.
Shen He followed in wearing the attire of a maid. As soon as he entered the palace, he couldn't help but admire: "This place is really nice. Did you spend a lot of money?"
Wen Jianqing whispered, "This is the emperor's palace. Every year, the emperor brings his son and concubines here to live for two months."
Shen He nodded. It was really enjoyable.
Now, he has taken out the palace for children to have a blind date. It can be regarded as a statement from the emperor to the ministers: Look how much I care about your children! Let them all come to the palace for a blind date.
It seems that no matter which dynasty, winning over company employees is a must for every boss.
As the group was walking, Wen Jianqing saw a group of people in front of him, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he walked over quickly: "I have met His Royal Highness the Grandson, Master Shen, and the Prince of England."
Shen He and Shen Zhou also followed the salute. After the salute, Shen He's eyes immediately fell on His Royal Highness the Grandson.
Wow, he is indeed a good-looking man.
No wonder Mrs. Guo gossiped that his appearance was more beautiful than others.
No one who came today can compare to him!
Perhaps because Shen He's gaze was too intense, His Royal Highness's sight fell on Shen He.
The next second, Shen Yuan's gaze also fell on Shen He.
Inexplicably, he felt that this girl was familiar.
Shen Zhou on the side gently pulled Shen He, and Shen He lowered his gaze and let the other party look at him calmly. "It turns out to be the third young master of the Wen family." His Royal Highness's voice was also very pleasant, and he smiled and said, "Are you feeling better?"