Want to hold the king's hand, but the king runs away

In mid-October in Bianjing, the weather is the most nourishing. Except for the coolness of light rain, people are very comfortable from morning to night.It is also because of such good weather that the huge and plump chrysanthemums in the streets and alleys of the city can bloom extraordinarily wonderfully.

The alley was narrow, and the noise of women playing in the carriage of the Zhao residence could be heard clearly by passers-by.

"Jinshu, quickly show me the painting in your hand."

This is the third time that Hua Shu asks to look at the picture scroll in Jin Shu's hand. The previous few times of teasing and joking failed to make Jin Shu show her what she was holding.

Jin Shu was given a headache by Hua Shu, and said: "When we get to Pingyuanhou's Mansion, we will definitely hang out, why should Sister Hua Shu be in such a hurry?"

Fan Shu helped Xiu Shu straighten her messy forehead hair, and glanced at the two who were tugging.

"Hua Shu, stop making trouble. If you damage Jin Shu's painting later, do you want to give her back your silk embroidery?"

Hearing Jinshu's repeated excuses, Fanshu guessed that the things in her hands were shady.

In case this person deliberately breaks the picture scroll while dragging it, and complains to the wives that it is bullying by the sister-in-law, it is really not worth the candle.

Hearing the elder sister's reprimand, Hua Shu immediately stopped fighting and looked at Jin Shu aggrievedly: "I treat you so well on weekdays, but when it comes to critical moments, you hide it. I think you will Don't think of me as a sister!"

Xiu Shu hadn't responded just now, but when she heard Hua Shu say that, she sneered "Oh", as if mocking Hua Shu's innocence.

Hearing the noise in the carriage, Yu Shi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

She regained her composure, and looked at the four girls in the carriage with a gentle face, her eyes were full of love.

She raised her head, and said to Jinshu with a smile: "Jinshu, your elder sister Huashu is really causing me some headaches. Since this painting will be shown to everyone sooner or later, you should obey her."

Jin Shu chuckled, knowing that she offended Mrs. Yu thoroughly before, and now she will do against her no matter what she does.

Seeing the eight pairs of eyes staring blankly at her, Jin Shu felt that it was not worth arguing with her about this matter, so instead of following Aunt Jin's instructions that day, she handed the picture scroll in her hand to Hua Shu.

Hua Shu took it with a smile on her face, but she knew that Jin Shu was not willing to give it, so she comforted her with a calm face: "Jin Shu, don't be unhappy. You understand me. You can't hide your curiosity." ."

"It's okay. I just thought it was troublesome to take it apart, so I didn't give it to you. Now that the eldest lady has spoken, if I don't take it out, it will be too rude."

After finishing speaking, Jin Shu took a meaningful look at Mrs. Yu who was sitting in the seat.

Seeing Jinshu looking at her, Mrs. Yu taught her a lesson: "Huashu, you are like Jinshu. Seeing how well-behaved and sensible she is, if you are half as obedient as her, I will be satisfied."

Hearing their mother praise Jinshu, the expressions of the three sisters were all different.

Jin Shu acted like a normal person.Leaning against the side of the carriage.

Thinking of drinking and having fun with Kang Ting and Han Xiao in Kang's mansion that night, living recklessly, how enjoyable it is!Life is so meaningful.

As soon as I got back to the house, I had to fight wits and courage with this lady over these trivial matters, and I felt really tired and flustered.

When will you be free?

Jin Shu was contemplating, but she didn't want Hua Shu to make an exaggerated cry from the side: "Wow...Look at it, look at it, this painting is so beautiful."

Fan Shu and Xiu Shu were both curious when they heard the excited voice, put down their things, and quickly sat next to Hua Shu.

After looking at the complete painting, Fan Shu looked in disbelief, and then scanned Jin Shu again from top to bottom.

Seeing the expression on Fan Shu's face, Mrs. Yu also became interested, waved at them, and said, "Looking at the expressions of you guys, I know that Jin Shu's painting is amazing. You three, don't be bullying, hurry up." Show it to my mother."

Hearing Mrs. Yu said that she wanted to see the painting, Xiushu hurriedly snatched the painting from Huashu's hand, and then respectfully presented it to her mother with both hands.

Xiushu was so flattering, but she also didn't attract Yu Shi's praise.

She took the painting, and just glanced at it roughly, her expression turned upside down.

Jin Shu looked at it and sighed in her heart, it was exactly what Aunt Jin had guessed.

Knowing each other so well, but with this kind of relationship, the two really "love each other and kill each other".

Yu looked at Jin Shu with a sneer, and said mockingly, "You take your mother's painting to make up the number. If someone finds out that the painting was not made by you, wouldn't it be harming your sisters?"

Fan Shu's expression paled when she heard Yu Shi say that this painting was not made by Jin Shu.

But after thinking about it, this Jinshu would be so mean, she didn't wait for her to explain, and said, "You used all these tricks for your fame?"

Jin Shu was not angry either, and asked back with a smile: "Madam, Sister Fanshu, when did I say that I made this painting myself?"

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Seeing their embarrassment, Jin Shu continued to explain: "My mother has been teaching me how to write and paint in person recently. The eldest lady knows that my mother has never had any other hobbies. She likes to play with these writings and inks in the room the most. Yes. My mother, like Sister Fanshu, looks forward to the annual chrysanthemum banquet the most, but her status is different, so she can't come here. In order to fulfill my mother's dream, I begged her to accompany me to finish this painting."

Jin Shu glanced at everyone's expressions, and said with certainty: "Every stroke on this is done by my mother holding my hand. When the wives ask, I will naturally tell the truth, and I dare not There is half a sentence to hide."

These words were beyond everyone's expectations.

The girls who performed at the Chrysanthemum Banquet in Pingyuan Hou's Mansion mostly wanted to make a big splash on the field, so that the wives of high officials would look after them.

Especially those concubine girls, knowing that this banquet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, tried every means to show off their skills, and were unwilling to mention their status as concubines to others, fearing that their low status would affect the views of the wives.

So Jin Shu's behavior is tantamount to announcing her status as a concubine to everyone, and it will cut off the good road ahead.

Although they understood the truth of the matter, Yu Shi and Hua Shu didn't take the initiative to admit their mistakes to Jin Shu when they heard it, but just sat aside silently.

On the other hand, Hua Shu could tell right from wrong, and felt that what they said just now was a little too much, so she immediately took Jin Shu's arm and said coquettishly, "Auntie and you have such a good relationship, it's really enviable."

Xiushu listened to Huashu's words, and immediately blew up: "The envy that Huashu's sister said is really funny, it seems that mother doesn't treat you well enough."

After Xiushu said this, Hua Shu was startled to realize that she had made a slip of the tongue.He quickly looked at his mother.

At this time, Yu's face lost the soft smile just now, and his face was stiff and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Hua Shu immediately lowered her head, not daring to say another word.

Yu's heart was really filled with anger.It's just that Hua Shu's words are insignificant, what really made her mentally explode was that she thought, if Jin Shu showed this picture scroll in front of others, how many people would appreciate her more.

What I hate the most in my life is that others praise Jin Mingruo and ignore me.

Recalling the banquet they went to Beppu together when they were young, he never beat her when he was talented.Everyone appreciates her talent and beauty, but what about yourself?Will always be her foil!Even when they got home, their parents always asked themselves to learn a lot from her.

Ah.Jin Mingruo, you want to show off at the Chrysanthemum Banquet?Then how can I fulfill your wish.

Because of the seriousness of Yu's intrusion, the girls in the car didn't dare to joke any more, one or two could only sit in a well-behaved manner, and everyone stared at each other.

Hearing the sounds outside getting more and more lively, the speed of the carriage gradually slowed down, guessing that it was about to arrive.

Jin Shu was about to put away the scrolls in her hands, but Yu Shi suddenly said to her, "Hua Shu, you are the most naughty today. In order to punish you, I will take care of a few older sister's paintings and calligraphy. There are servants who came to you to get these items. If you hand them in together, your items will be displayed in the same place, and then let the ladies take a good look at them. The girls in our Zhao Mansion are all top-notch."

Hua Shu was a little excited when she heard what Mrs. Yu said, and stretched out her hand to her sisters and sisters with a smile on her face: "Give it to me quickly, we will surely win glory for the Zhao family today."

"Look at your confident look, as if you are sure that we can come out on top."

Although Fan Shu scolded Hua Shu, she was happy in her heart, and took the hand-copied "Heart Sutra" from Xiu Shu.Then he took out his silk painting and handed it to her together.

"Jinshu, where's yours?"

Jinshu knew that Mrs. Yu came out suddenly, so she must have some plans in mind.

Glancing at Yu Shi who was sitting on the seat, he finally handed the painting to Hua Shu.

Hua Shu carefully took the things that everyone handed over, arranged them and put them aside.

Not long after, the carriage stopped.

There was a message from the servant outside: "Mrs. Zhao Shaojian's family, the girl is here?"

It stands to reason that such a banquet should wait for the servants of the host's family to lift the curtains and carry the stools, and then lead the guests to the place where they should go. It may be because there are so many people now that the Zhao family's carriage has not yet come to entertain the servants.

While waiting in the carriage, except for Jinshu, the other three girls' happiness was written all over their faces.

"Hua Shu, Xiu Shu, please help me see what's wrong with my hair bun clothes."

Fan Shu became more and more nervous, always feeling that this was not good, that was not good, and she was flustered.

Seeing her like this, Hua Shu quickly smiled and replied: "Sister has always been the most beautiful among us sisters. She inherited her mother's beauty and inherited her father's handsomeness. She is dignified and will definitely win the favor of wives."

Jin Shu looked at Hua Shu's sensible and obedient teasing her sister, remembering the first time she saw her, she ignored her life and death, but now she is very close to her.

She couldn't help laughing out loud when she thought of how they got along with each other.

It's just that she didn't expect this laugh to immediately make Fanshu turn her face.

"Sister Jinshu's smile has some meaning. Do you think Huashu is exaggerating, or what?"

Jin Shu looked at Fan Shu who was inexplicably angry with a dazed face.At this moment, her tone and demeanor were very similar to the bitterness and meanness of Yu Shi when he provoked Zhao Chi that day.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart: It's hard to say whether Fanshu's appearance looks like Mrs. Yu's, but her glass heart is really exactly like her mother's.

"Sister Fanshu is worrying too much, I just have a cramp on my face."

Jin Shu didn't want to talk to her anymore, so she directly lifted a corner of the curtain on the car window, and looked at the "luxury house" just like it.

Looking around, I saw two huge stone lions squatting in front of the three animal-headed gates, and a plaque above the Zhumen gate with the words "Pingyuan Houfu" written on it.

A dozen or so brightly dressed female servants stood in front of the gate of the Hou Mansion.Not only are they good-looking, but their words and deeds are also generous and decent. If they are placed in ordinary people's homes, they can be seen as servants.

The leading maid named Qin Sha is Wan Ru's personal servant.

She was busy arranging the wives of the various families to go, but when she turned her head and saw Jin Shu's little face, she quickly put down what she was doing and ordered the maid next to her to inform the girl that Jin Shu was here.

After speaking, she crossed the carriage waiting in front and went directly to them.

Qin Sha opened the car curtain for them, then placed the stool, and said softly to Mrs Yu, "Mrs. Zhao is well. Because there are many guests in the mansion today, I kept you waiting here for a long time."

Mrs. Yu nodded in return and didn't say much.

Seeing Hua Shu holding the performance item in her hand, Qinsha wanted to help take it, but Hua Shu politely declined, and she insisted on holding it by herself.

Helpless, Qinsha helped everyone get out of the car.

A group of bustling people in front, tender face moths can be seen everywhere, surrounded by the aroma of rouge and gouache.

Most of the wives present today are the family members of officials of the fourth grade. They often hold banquets and get together frequently, so everyone is familiar with each other. Before entering the door, they first stand outside with their close friends and friends. Greetings.

Only the five members of the Zhao family came out of the carriage, and no one greeted them. They seemed to be alone and very deserted.

The Zhao family is small, and they rarely receive invitations from the family members of these high-ranking officials. The biggest scene they have ever experienced was the last time they visited the relatives in the Kang Manor.

Because everyone only met the Zhao family once at the Kangfu banquet, and they couldn't remember whether they were real or not, so they couldn't help casting puzzled looks.

Seeing everyone looking at them like this, the three of Fan Shu lowered their heads a little shyly, while Yu Shi and Jin Shu looked calm.

"Ma'am, please come with me."

Qinsha's attitude towards them was very respectful, without any slight of neglect, which made the people around them even more curious.

Mrs. Yu responded with courtesy, and responded with a slight smile: "Thank you for guiding us."

Qinsha didn't expect Mrs. Zhao to be so polite, she felt good in her heart, and quickly saluted again: "Ma'am, you are polite."

subsequently.She led a group of people through the hanging flower gate, and walked along the ultra-handy corridor on the left to the garden behind the hall.

Jin Shu looked around, and saw that the house was outrageously large, with pavilions, pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, parrots, thrushes and other birds of all colors can be seen everywhere, and even saw a few white peacocks when passing a certain courtyard.

There is a mine at home, but it is different!

Seeing that she had walked for so long and hadn't reached her destination, she couldn't help asking curiously: "Where is Qinsha's banquet held today?"

Fan Shu heard Jin Shu take the initiative to ask, and scolded in her heart: This person speaks so unruly!

"As for the girl, today's resting place is set in the back garden. The eldest lady thinks that the weather is just right, and she feels uncomfortable in the house, so she ordered us to arrange the garden early, so that the ladies and ladies can rest and play."

Jinshu recalled Mrs. Han's refreshing personality, and sighed, "Mrs. Han is really elegant."

Hearing Jinshu praise her eldest lady, Qin Sha nodded with a smile, and said to Jinshu: "There are lakes and trees, flowers and birds there, I think Miss Jinshu will like it when she sees it."

This statement really aroused Jin Shu's interest.

It's just that the sky is not as good as people want.

Before Qinsha mentioned the garden, Wanru cut the way from the front with a smile.

She said hello to several people, and then said to Mrs Yu with a slight smile: "Madam Zhao, I am very busy today, I wonder if I can borrow Jin Shu from you, so that she can help me."

Jinshu's heart tightened!

Don't, I'm here as a guest today, what about eating and drinking?

It's just that Mrs. Yu's existence is to scare Jinshu off.

"Wan Ru, it's polite to say that. If Jinshu can learn more about housekeeping and affairs from you, it will definitely benefit her in the future." Mrs. Yu said nicely.He turned his head and patted Jinshu on the shoulder again: "Jinshu, you just go with Wanru. Remember to be cautious in your words and deeds, and don't mess around."

Jin Shu raised her head, looked at her sincerely, and then said timidly: "My lady, Shu'er is afraid of others, and wants to be with you."

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Seeing Jin Shu's expression, Yu thought to herself, what the hell is going on with this person.

Wan Ru's eyebrows twitched when she heard it, and she saw through her thoughts at a glance, so she hurriedly said to Mrs Yu: "Madam Zhao rests first, and when I finish my work, I will bring you Jin Shu."

As soon as he finished speaking, he dragged Jinshu to another place.

Hua Shu saw that the two of them had such a good relationship, but they still had no part for themselves, and her face was a little lonely.

Fan Shu saw Hua Shu's expression, sighed and shook her head and said to her, "Hua Shu, don't you understand after seeing her so many times? She usually treats you nicely, but once she has Han Wanru, she only wants to climb high branches by herself." , never thought about you."

Xiushu hurriedly nodded in agreement: "Sister Huashu, don't be fooled by her. She has too many eyes."

Hua Shu ignored their words, gathered the things in her hands, and said to Qin Sha: "Let's continue walking."

Qinsha nodded and smiled, and continued to lead the three of them towards the back garden.

After walking a few steps, a few people arrived at the back garden. As Qinsha said just now, the layout here is quite unique and elegant.

Although it is outdoors, there are armchairs, tea tables, incense tables, floor-to-ceiling screens, interspersed screens, etc. The chrysanthemums of different colors are interspersed everywhere, which is appropriate to the situation.

Yu took them to find a place with few people to sit, Hua Shu didn't think much, and put all the calligraphy, painting and embroidery of the sisters next to her chair.

After a while, the maidservants brought chrysanthemum tea to them.

Before Hua Shu started drinking tea, she saw a few white peacocks walking leisurely not far away. She couldn't help but walked over to tease the peacocks.

"Sister Hua Shu, you really love flowers and birds so much that you can't help but run over when you see these things."

Seeing Shi Yu sitting in front of her, Xiu Shu always wanted to find something to chat with her.

It's just that Yu kept looking at the painting on the chair, and casually said: "Yes. It's pretty good."

After speaking, she picked up the teacup and took a sip, the water temperature was just right.

Not hot, not cold, just right to soak out the sweetness of the chrysanthemum.

"Mother, this chrysanthemum tea is really delicious."

Yu Shi glanced at Xiushu, and stopped answering directly.

Xiushu knew that her mother didn't want to talk to her anymore, so she stopped talking to her and started chatting with Fanshu who was next to her.

Yu Shi pondered for a long time, and finally made up his mind.

Turning around, he interrupted the conversation between Fan Shu and Xiu Shu, and said to Xiu Shu: "Xiu Shu, go and call Hua Shu back, you two are waiting here. I will go to the lake with Fan Shu for a while, wait I'll be right back."

When Xiushu heard that she didn't have her share, she felt jealous but dared not speak up, so she could only nod her head in agreement.

Seeing that she agreed, Mrs. Yu took Fanshu and left here.

The two walked along the stone fence built by the lake, Yu Shi walked slowly in front and did not speak, Fan Shu's heart was pounding, she didn't know why her mother called her here alone.

No one said anything, no one asked, just like that, they walked to the least populated place without knowing it.

"Fanshu, have you seen what the second-class servants of the Hou Mansion are wearing?" Shi Yu pointed to the maidservants in the distance who shuttled among the crowd and served the left and right.

Fan Shu looked in the direction she pointed, and replied, "It's the best brocade."

Mrs. Yu nodded, and asked again: "You have quite a few dresses in your room. How many of these brocade dresses are there?"

Asked by her mother, Fan Shu's face felt a little hot.

Zhuang brocade has always been famous for its rich colors, rigorous structure, and vivid patterns, and its production area is remote. Therefore, the price of this brocade in Bianjing City is not low. But after the three sisters were divided, there were only two of them.

"Mother, I only have two in my closet."

Gently caressing Fanshu's flushed face with her hand, Yu asked earnestly, "The clothes of the servants in the Marquis of Pingyuan are somewhat better than yours. What do you think?"

Seeing the kindness in her mother's eyes, Fan Shu hesitated again and again, telling the truth in her heart: "Some self-confessions are filthy, and their family backgrounds are too far apart."

After speaking, she was worried about Shi Yu's reprimand, and closed her eyes in fear.

"Will your mother scold you for this in the future?"

Yu Shi chuckled, and slid her fingertips across Fan Shu's cheeks, picking up the broken hair at her temples.

Fan Shu felt her mother's direct warmth, opened her eyes, and nodded towards her.

"Fanshu, in another year, my mother will have to find a good marriage for you and choose a date to marry. As a mother, I don't want to tell you those superficially benevolent and moral things, but just want to tell you, what's wrong with being envious of rich people? If a person is not a wealthy family, it is always himself who suffers in the end."

This is the first time that Yu has spoken frankly with Fan Shu about her future marriage, Fan Shu was a little shy at first.

She had thought from the bottom of her heart that with her talent and appearance, it would be no problem to marry into a high family. It's just that there were too many constraints between the families, so how could others value her family.

If you really can't marry into a noble family, with your talent and appearance, you can still find a good husband who treats you sincerely.

Are mother's words too serious?

Seeing the change in Fan Shu's expression, Yu guessed what she was thinking: "Are you thinking, if you can't marry into a wealthy family, you will 'hope to have the same heart and never leave each other'?"

Fan Shu's face felt hot when she was told about the central matter.

"Fanshu, you are too young, and you still don't understand many things, but you have to believe that mother will not harm you. The following words are a lesson of blood and tears for mother. May you be wise and don't make the same mistakes again."