Quick Wear: Reversing Life

Chapter 536: The eldest daughter-in-law of a wealthy family (58)

The beginning of the new year.

Fu Huaiying and Hongxiu also lived in the manor for more than half a month.

In the past half month, Fu Huaiying not only explained to Hongxiu the management methods of Lantang Bieye, but also taught Hongxiu many other management methods.

In addition, Fu Huaiying also brought Hongxiu to participate in the renovation of the garden and the display of some calligraphy and painting ornaments in the house.

The rest are just some miscellaneous preparations for the opening.

It is expected to open in the spring.

After the third day of the Lunar New Year, Fu Huaiying sent invitations to Princess Chang, Princess Lu Tianjiao and other acquaintances of noble ladies in the capital, inviting them to come to Lan Tang Villa on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year to soak in the pool.

After lunch on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the two stood in front of the hotel waiting for guests to come.

They didn't have to wait too long, as the first one to arrive was Lu Tianjiao.

Lu Tianjiao actually came alone on a fast horse. Her face was a little red from the cold. Seeing this, Fu Huaiying hurriedly stuffed the hand warmer in his hand into Lu Tianjiao's arms.

"It's okay. I'm dressed warmly. I haven't had a good time riding horses this winter. I took advantage of your invitation to ride out on my own."

Lu Tianjiao smiled and said, "I saw the princess' carriage on the way here. I think it will be here soon."

"Is this the business you opened? 'Lantang Villa'...it's a pretty unique name."

Fu Huaiying smiled and said, "Yes, come in and have a cup of hot tea."

It was the New Year's Day, and big red lanterns were hung high on both sides of the gate. In the distance, a wintersweet tree was extending outward from the white wall.

The bright red flowers on the branches look like red pompom beads from a distance, and they are particularly festive when swaying in the wind.

There are a few meters of road from the main gate to the front yard door, paved with bluestone slabs, and two crabapple trees are planted on both sides of the road, which means "wealth and prosperity".

There is a single-story gatehouse in the front yard, and a copper bell is hung under the corridor.

"It snowed heavily last night. The flagstones are a bit slippery. Be careful with your steps."

Walking into the reception hall in the front yard, you will see the intricate and exquisite caisson ceiling when you look up.

The pattern is a peach-shaped lotus pattern with many layers and gorgeous colors.

Below is a rosewood plaque with four large characters "The highest good is like water" filled in with green ink, which is very elegant.

"This is the reception area, where guests can register, change clothes, and have tea."

At this time, a maid in a half-sleeved skirt came over with a tray on which were placed a hot towel, jujube soup, rush shoes, and a sachet.

"This is the 'Four Welcoming Styles', a gift for you." Fu Huaiying said, "You didn't bring a maid to serve you, so let this maid serve you today."

The maid stepped forward and saluted: "Greetings, Miss Lu. I am Qingyin. If you need anything, please let me know."

Lu Tianjiao nodded: "Okay."

At this time, the servant outside came to report: "Master, Her Royal Highness the Princess has arrived, please welcome her."

"it is good."

Fu Huaiying said to Lu Tianjiao, "It's freezing outside. Miss Tianjiao, please sit here for a while and drink some jujube soup to warm yourself up. I'll go out to welcome the princess."

Lu Tianjiao nodded.

Fu Huaiying put on his cloak and walked to the gate, just in time to see the eldest princess's extremely luxurious golden carriage slowly stop.

There were three luxurious carriages behind, which stopped one after another behind the eldest princess's carriage.

The beautiful and graceful eldest princess was helped down from the carriage.

"See Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Get up." Zhao Hui first looked up and squinted at the elegant exterior of the building, then smiled and said, "I always see you running around the outskirts of Beijing. It turns out you've been busy with this lately."

"I was wondering if there was some handsome young man in the suburbs of the capital."

Fu Huaiying smiled helplessly: "The eldest princess is joking. There is no such thing as a young master. He is just thinking about how to make a living."

"If you're talking about making a living, then Madam Fu is being modest." Zhao Hui smiled ambiguously, "Everyone knows that a sandalwood fan in the Golden Fan Pavilion is worth a fortune. Even the feather fans sold in winter are highly sought after by men and women in the capital. The Drunken Immortal Tower is making a fortune every day."

Fu Huaiying smiled and said, "Every day I make a fortune, but in the end, it all goes to fill this 'hole'."

"Lantang Villa."

Zhao Hui paused for a moment. "It's a nice name, but this hot spring is located in the central market, and there's a hot spring there every ten steps. Why did Madam Fu open one in the suburbs of Beijing?"

Every emperor of this dynasty loved to take a bath in hot springs, and Chang'an had no shortage of hot spring pavilions.

What's more, Zhao Hui has soaked in all the most luxurious hot springs in the world.

When Zhao Hui received Fu Huaiying's invitation, he was a little surprised and curious when he saw that it invited him to take a hot spring bath in the suburbs of Beijing.

"Thank you, Princess, for your praise." Fu Huaiying said, "Ladies, you must have had a hard journey. Please follow me in and have a cup of hot tea to relax."

The other three were also familiar with Fu Huaiying.

In addition to Princess Chang, the other two wives of officials were also frequent visitors to the Golden Fan Pavilion and the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.

After entering the reception hall in the front yard, the eldest princess also saw the plaque with the words "The highest good is like water".

"The highest good is like water," said the princess. "Water benefits all things without contending."

"This place is quite elegant." Princess Chang praised.

The truth lies in the details. Although it does not look as luxurious as the homes of some dignitaries, the hanging landscape paintings, the orchids under the window, and the red corals placed on the reception desk are enough to show the owner's taste.

The maids also came with tea.

"My dear gentlemen, please have a cup of hot tea."

The tea is top-grade Shouzhou Huangya, with a fresh, mellow and sweet aroma.

There was a floor heater in the reception hall, making the room warm and filled with a light scent of flowers and fruits.

The princess said, "Come on, take us to see your hot springs. Are they comparable to the Tangquan Palace and Huaqing Pool in Mount Li?"

"Then the princess will probably be disappointed."

Hongxiu led the way in front, and Fu Huaiying accompanied the eldest princess and said with a smile:

"In terms of luxury and wealth, it naturally cannot compare to Tangquan Palace and Huaqing Pool, but it just has a bit more wild charm."

Fu Huaiying introduced: "In front is the courtyard hot spring area, with a total of six spring pools, all open-air."

"Although it is open air, please rest assured, Your Highness and the other nobles, there are flowers, trees, and screens around the spring."

"The hot springs in the open-air area are divided into women's and men's areas, and the two areas are not interconnected. The pools are disinfected every morning, so there is no need to worry about hygiene issues."

Walking along the stone-paved path to the depths of the garden, one can only see lush flowers, plants, trees, and white smoke in the air; nothing else can be seen.

Following a winding path and passing a bamboo forest, we soon saw a secluded hot spring pool.

"This is the Pond of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove."

The pond is paved with bluestone, surrounded by dense bamboo forests, and stands a stone screen engraved with poems and songs.

There is also a copper stove for heating, a high table for clothes hangers and a tray with herbal and spice bags, towels, tea, etc. next to the pool.

"No one has dipped in these pools yet. Madams can take a look and see which one they like. You can ask the maids to scatter fresh flower petals in advance."

An official's wife behind me asked, "Why are you scattering fresh flower petals?"