Chapter 42: Singing of Plum Blossoms? I'm on it!

  "Attention, attention! Big event, these few chapters may spark differing opinions on the battles! Everyone, please don't rush to scold, just keep reading, keep reading......"

  "Who moved the apricot tree under the immortal village, light ice in February and frost in August. If Shouyang Princess were here, she would surely be ashamed to see the fallen plum blossoms."

  Shouyang Princess, also known as "Willow Creek Declaration Long Princess", was born in 383 AD and died in 444 AD. One day during the Southern Dynasty, on the seventh day of the first month of the lunar calendar, Shouyang Princess and her palace maids were playing in the palace when she felt tired and lay down under the eaves of the Hanchang Hall for a short rest. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, causing plum blossoms to fall from the trees, with several flowers landing on the princess's forehead. After being stained by her sweat, the flowers left a faint mark on her forehead that couldn't be wiped away, making Shouyang Princess look even more delicate and charming. The empress saw this and was delighted, ordering the princess to keep the mark for three days before washing it off with water. From then on, Shouyang Princess would often pick plum blossoms and stick them to her forehead to enhance her beauty. Her palace maids were amazed and followed suit, and soon this makeup style, known as "plum blossom makeup" (or simply "mei zhuang"), spread throughout the palace. Later, it was transmitted to the folk and loved by girls, especially those from official families and courtesans. The Five Dynasties poet Niu Yue wrote in his poem "Red Peony": "If attached to Shouyang Princess's forehead, the six palaces would compete to learn plum blossom makeup." This anecdote has been repeatedly mentioned in poetry and literature throughout history. For example, Jiang Baishi's famous ci poem "Piao Ying" contains the lines: "I still remember the old affairs of the deep palace, that person was sleeping, flying close to the green moth..." Nowadays, although there is no "Five Dynasties" or Song Dynasty in this world, plum blossom makeup remains widely popular and is often recited by scholars.

  The life of Princess Shouyang has not left more records in historical books, but that small plum blossom has left her name in the dark fragrance floating among the plum forests. Among the many flower gods in China, there is her figure. Later, people said that Princess Shouyang was transformed into a spirit of plum blossoms, so Princess Shouyang became the flower god of plum blossoms in January.

  Yun Cong said this, naturally holding Princess Qionghua - or Qionghua - in high esteem. Princess Qionghua seemed to have a good understanding of these Han poetry and literature, and as soon as she heard it, she immediately understood. She also seemed to know the details of the Shouyang Princess's affair very well. Suddenly, her face lit up with a smile, and she even learned to perform Han etiquette, curtsying slightly and saying in a soft voice: "Qionghua thanks Young Master Yun for his poem, Young Master is indeed talented, alas, if it weren't for the rivalry between Liao and Wei, Qionghua would really like to invite Young Master to visit the capital as a guest, so she could ask for his guidance morning and night."

  What a stunning beauty! Yun Zheng sighed inwardly, such a lovely and charming girl, if she were in our era, she could directly become a star, no need for packaging, a born international superstar!

  However, thinking about going to the capital as a guest, would you like to ask for advice? No problem at all! It's just that, hehe, asking about poetry is not very interesting. If this beautiful woman were to ask about "The West Chamber" or even "Jin Ping Mei" or something more, that would be a delightful thing in life. That wouldn't waste our handsome guy and pretty girl's perfect body.

  Yun Cong's heart was racing with thoughts, but his face remained harmless and smiling, saying: "If it were to discuss poetry with the princess, it would indeed be a delightful thing. However, if I really went to the capital, I'm afraid there wouldn't be any poetry to discuss, and the possibility of being beheaded is much higher?"

  "Does Commander Yun not believe in my sincerity?" The gentle and elegant Princess Qionghua looked hurt: "Commander, you don't want to go to the capital, so are you saying that I, a weak and delicate woman, should go to Yanjing to plead on your behalf? Are you really such an heartless person?"

  Yun Cong almost had his nosebleed, and he was about to say "I'll follow you to the capital", but fortunately Yun Cong's past life wasn't a rookie. Although this Qiong flower princess was seductive enough to hook one's soul, Yun Cong could still hold back. It was just that he was unexpectedly "teased" by a pretty girl, and his face felt somewhat embarrassed. Just as he was considering how to respond, he suddenly heard Beishan Wuxue's voice say lightly: "Young Master isn't fond of plum blossoms? The previous poem 'Bō Suàn Zǐ' was quite good, why is this time so enthusiastic about Qiong flower?"

  Yun Cong was taken aback, unsure how she had suddenly come up with such a sentence. On the other side, the gentle smile on the face of the Lord of Qionghua still lingered, but there was a hint of astonishment in her eyes.

  "Outside the post station, a solitary bridge stands, desolate and ownerless. Already at dusk, I am alone with my worries, and the wind and rain are added to them. Unintentionally, I bitterly contend with spring, and let the group of flowers be envious. Scattered and fallen, they become mud and dust, only their fragrance remains as before." Beishan Wuxue said lightly: "At present it is still cold winter, which is the season for plum blossoms. Why doesn't General Shao compose another poem about plum blossoms, so that Princess Qionghua can evaluate it?"

  "Huh? What does this mean? We were discussing qionghua with Qionghua Junzhu, but suddenly Lengmian Ni wants us to recite plum blossoms. Is there some connection between the two? Could it be that Lengmian Ni thinks we're flirting with Qionghua Junzhu and is jealous? But that can't be right, Lengmian Ni doesn't seem to care about me at all. If she's not interested, why would she be jealous? And if she's not jealous, did she suddenly get a brain fever or something, wanting us to recite plum blossoms out of the blue?"

  But doubts remain, and the poem is finished. The topic of chanting plum blossoms is not something to worry about, but there are still some unclear points. So Yun Zhēng said: "Chant again?" He glanced at Beishan Wuxue and then swept a glance at Qionghua Junzhu.

  Beishan had not spoken yet, but the lord of Qionghua smiled first: "That's a good idea. Miss Beishan is absolutely right. It's the season for plum blossoms now. Since General Shao can come up with such wonderful lines as 'Falling into mud and being trampled into dust, only the fragrance remains', I suppose he must have a special fondness for plum blossoms. In that case, why not compose another poem to let Miss Beishan and Zhiqiong appreciate it together? I hope General Shao won't decline."

  "Huh? Qiong Hua Niang also said that? What kind of thing is this? Yun Zheng glanced at the two again, but saw Beishan Wuxue still with a cold expression, looking at Qiong Hua Junzhu without any emotion. On the other hand, Qiong Hua Junzhu was smiling brightly at Beishan Wuxue. Strange, indeed strange! Yun Zheng thought to himself: The thoughts of this young lady are indeed strange, it's better for me not to guess too deeply, if I get trapped in, it won't be good. 'Walking through a sea of flowers without getting a single petal on one's body' may not be what I hope for, but directly falling into the flower cluster and being unable to get out is also not my intention. The best would be to walk through the sea of flowers and pick the one in my heart... Hehe."

  "It's not a difficult task to compose a poem about plum blossoms, since both of you have the intention. Cloud Zhen will just have to make a humble contribution. The previous poem about plum blossoms used the 'Bō Suàn Zi' style, this one will follow the same example."

  With that said, he assumed a carefree demeanor, strolled around, and slightly pondered for a moment before leisurely saying:

  "The wind and rain send spring away, flying snow welcomes spring's arrival. Already on the hundred-foot icy cliff, there are still beautiful flower branches. The beauty doesn't compete with spring, it just reports the arrival of spring. When the mountain flowers bloom profusely, she smiles in the midst."

  Yun Zuo finished reciting, and a smile emerged in his heart. Hehe, singing about plum blossoms? I'm quite good at it, with many famous pieces stored in my belly! Haha!

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