Chapter 265: The relationship between sisters inside and outside the painting

Chapter 265: The relationship between sisters inside and outside the painting

Chapter 265 The relationship between sisters inside and outside the painting

Liuli sat up in surprise, "What? But what's wrong?"

Qu Jingtang frowned and shook his head, "It's hard to say what's wrong. It's just that Zhang Minniang and I have known each other for ten years. She definitely didn't want me to go with her today, so she asked me specifically like this. I actually... Make her happy again!"

Liuli thought for a while and smiled, "It's probably okay. Didn't your maid follow? In fact, Yun Yi looked at the rough and clear, and she knew best in her heart. Will they still suffer in her hands? Besides, if they go somewhere else That’s all, it happened to be over there…” After borrowing books from that place once, she didn’t want to go there a second time. She thought that today’s trip would be unforgettable for Zhang Minniang!

Qu Jingtang was startled for a moment, and then laughed, but his face was still a little grim. Just when Liuli was about to speak, she sighed, "I'd better go back, otherwise I will always feel a little uneasy."

Liuli nodded with a smile, "I was just about to say that I was bored during my illness, so I had to borrow some miscellaneous notes from my deceased son. Then I could only have Lao Jingniang. Could you please tell Yunyi again and ask her to come over and accompany me? Have dinner.”

Qu Jingtang originally had an annoyed look on his face, but he couldn't help but smile when he heard this, "That's fine, I'll bother you again tomorrow."

Yun Yi had already left Qushui Fang, walking faster and faster along the way. In a short time, she arrived in front of the Crown Prince's Mansion. Then she looked back and saw that Zhang Minniang was not too far behind. Although she was out of breath, she still looked up. Smiled to myself. She nodded coldly and led her all the way to the door of the inner courtyard. When she saw two maids coming to greet her, she said firmly, "Just stay outside, Yu Lang doesn't like servants from outside entering here." courtyard."

Zhang Minniang didn't mind. She nodded and smiled. After entering the inner courtyard, her eyes couldn't help but look around several times. The inner courtyard of the Prince's Mansion was not very big. There were two kinds of flowers and trees planted in the corners. In winter, there were only a few sparse trees left. There are branches, and there are several exquisite and clear stones in the courtyard. The gravel path goes around the stones and leads to the steps, giving it an elegant and casual feel.

When we arrived at the upper room, as soon as the maid who led the way opened the curtains, there was a fragrance blowing in front of us. It was like a flower but not a flower, like a musk but not a musk deer, with an indescribable coldness, and the hall in front of us was also full of fragrance. The white walls are on the floor, there are four snow curtains, and the couch is covered with a plain ink mattress. At first glance, it looks like a snow cave. In the middle of the room, there is an ebony six-curved ink screen and several ebony The younger one looked particularly grim.

Qu Chongyu, who usually dressed elegantly, found his inner room so plain and elegant. Zhang Minniang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. She heard Yun Yi say angrily, "Do you want to come in?" She suddenly woke up. God came and had no time to look further, so he followed a few steps into the east room.

The furnishings of this house are similar to those outside. The snow-white room only contains a tall ebony table and four bookcases. Everything is spotless and there is not a single extraneous furnishing. Therefore, the painting on the east wall The almost life-size portrait stood out. The bright red clothes and bright smile of the person in the painting were like a ball of dancing flames, which diluted the cold atmosphere in the room that kept strangers away.

Zhang Minniang's eyes suddenly narrowed. She looked carefully several times and then looked around the room. She sighed and was about to speak, but she felt something was wrong around her. When she turned around, she saw the two maids who had just followed Yun Yi. He didn't follow, but there were two other maids who could only be regarded as somewhat delicate, standing aside, looking at him calmly. She felt something in her heart, nodded and smiled at them, but she saw that the two maids didn't even move an eyebrow, they were still staring at her silently with concentration. Zhang Minniang couldn't help but feel the hair on her back, and turned her head away uncomfortably.

Yun Yi had already sat down in front of the table, and her tone was still cold when she spoke, "Ms. Zhang, this place is no different than anywhere else. What you want to tell me, don't beat around the bush, just say it."

Zhang Minniang lowered her eyes and was silent for a moment, then raised her eyes with a smile, "Yunniang misunderstood. It was indeed my fault a few years ago, and I had some temptations when I got along with you. Times have changed, and I feel uncomfortable every time I think about it. That’s why I want to make amends with you.”

She paused, and her expression became a little sadder, "Now I am not afraid of your ridicule. In fact, since I was thirteen years old, the elders in my family have told me every day that when I grow up, I will serve the prince. Then What did I know at that time? I naturally followed the instructions of my elders. Who knew that the prince had no such intention? Others naturally thought that it was my fault. I was also young and energetic, and I felt resentful, so it was inevitable that I would be more concerned about the prince's affairs. I just did those things, so you are right to be angry with me. Now that I am married to the Su family, I feel more and more regretful when I think about the past. I have always wanted to talk to you, but I only have this opportunity today. "Mom, it was all Amin's fault in the past, I hope you won't take it to heart in the future." As he said this, he bowed solemnly.

Yunyi jumped up hastily, got out of the way of the gift, looked at her warily, frowned and said, "It's okay not to mention those old things, but if you want me to tell Yulang about the grain, rice and wine tax, I won't It’s boring to ask for nothing!”

Zhang Minniang smiled bitterly and said, "Yunniang is worrying too much. Now I am the wife of the Su family. In a few months, I will go to Qiuci with my husband. I am grateful that the prince can raise the tax on grain, rice and wine in Xizhou." No, it’s reasonable if you don’t want to, so why would I use this matter to embarrass you?”

She raised her finger and pointed at the painting, "I came to find you, firstly, to apologize, and secondly, because of this painting. This painting is so lifelike that it cannot be hung in the outer courtyard for irrelevant people to see. I also thought about hanging it in the inner study, but my humble husband said that the painting was too realistic. When he was reading or handling official documents in this room, he always felt as if I was sitting next to him, which made him uneasy. Therefore, It would not be allowed to hang. If it were placed in the outhouse, it would be even more inappropriate. But if it were hung on the bedside in the inner room, I would be a little uncomfortable, so I couldn't find a place to put it. , then I thought of asking Yun Niang. I thought it would be hung next to the bookcase or behind the curtain in the study, but I didn’t expect it to be hung in the most conspicuous place. "

This painting, Qu Chongyu also said, hanging in the study room seemed to be filled with the sound of pipa playing... A smile flashed across Yun Yi's face, "Sister's painting is indeed lifelike."

Zhang Minniang sighed, "It's rare for the prince to be so lenient. When I'm dealing with official duties, I won't be allowed in, so I won't be allowed to hang the paintings. It's as if I'm afraid that the paintings will peek at his official documents." "As she said that, she pursed her lips and laughed. Halfway through her laughter, she suddenly felt a slight chill on her body. She couldn't help but turn her head and glance at the two maids, but saw that they were still looking at her expressionlessly, with their eyes His indifference was exactly the same as Shicai's. All her laughter was suddenly choked back in her throat. Yunyi curled her lips and remained silent. Qu Chongyu's temperament has always been a little weird. When he was doing official business in the inner study, he refused to allow anyone to enter the door. On weekdays, except for these two mute maids, other servants in the family were also not allowed to set foot in the study. One step, and these two mute maids are the most rigid in temperament. Even if she comes in to look for a piece of paper or a mirror to borrow a book, she will stay close to the side. She can't stand the look, let alone others! If Zhang Minniang wants to watch it, then watch it once and see enough!

As expected, the smile on Zhang Minniang's face became more and more forced. She simply turned around and walked to the portrait to look at it a few more times before she smiled and said, "Some people usually say that Yun Niang and my sister-in-law are as close as sisters, but they are born like sisters. I don't think so. I just feel that you can't sit still for a moment, but my sister-in-law doesn't like to move, and she can even paint for an hour or two without blinking. How are you even remotely similar when I look at the paintings? I think this is true, they are all beauties with skin made of snow and eyes made of water, and they look very similar to each other with this smiling look.”

Yunyi glanced at her finger and smiled casually, "Really? I didn't see it." Some people said that she and sister Liuli looked alike, while others said they didn't look much alike. It’s not unusual to see some resemblance to this painting.

Zhang Minniang looked at the painting in trance, and suddenly sighed quietly, "Actually, what I envy most is my sister-in-law. In the past 20 years, I have never seen a woman more intelligent and beautiful than her. Although this painting is very good His miraculous skills may be considered a great talent by others, but they are nothing more than minor skills to her. Amin heard that spinning white sheets and printing Buddhist scriptures were actually Yun Niang's idea. I don’t know, but my brother and the prince were not on good terms at first. It was my sister-in-law who taught the prince how to print Buddhist scriptures and helped him build a white folding workshop. Everyone said that the two families were gradually getting better. I treat my sister-in-law well, but I don’t know how anyone who knows her can not respect her and love her? They will do anything for her willingly.”

Yunyi looked up at her in surprise and laughed, "What you said is absolutely right. My sister-in-law is smart and treats others well. Anyone who knows her will naturally treat her well."

Zhang Minniang smiled and nodded, looked at the portrait, then looked at Yun Yi, and sighed with a smile, "Yunniang is also very lucky to have such a sister. Who in Xizhou City wouldn't look at Yunniang differently? I If you have such a good sister, what can't you do?"

Yun Yi still smiled and did not answer. Zhang Minniang wanted to say more, but there was a sound of footsteps outside the door. Qu Jingniang walked in through the curtain. When she saw Zhang Minniang, she seemed to laugh in surprise, "Minniang is still watching. What’s the secret in this painting?”

Zhang Minniang smiled and said, "I'm not looking at the painting. I'm sighing that the person who painted the painting is the most blessed woman in Xizhou. Not to mention Yun Niang, I'm afraid I'm also blessed by her!" I looked at it again! Qu Jingtang glanced at him, his smile filled with a hint of meaning, "Didn't Lady Jing say you want to sit for a while longer?"

Qu Jingtang smiled faintly, "I can't help it. I want to borrow a book to read, but how can this place be accessible to others? I have no choice but to go there myself." After saying that, he walked to the bookcase and opened it. After a while, he opened the cupboard door and took out two books. He waved the covers to the two maids and said, "I will return them in a few days."

One of the two maids walked up to take a look, nodded, then went over to close the door carefully, then stepped aside, and his eyes fell back on Zhang Minniang. Their expressions were not strange, but the almost numb and calm gaze seemed particularly strange. Every time Zhang Minniang met those gazes, the chill on her back would become more intense. While he was feeling uneasy, he heard Qu Jingtang say to Yun Yi, "Auntie also said that your favorite Baisui soup has been prepared over there. If you are free, you might as well go over and have dinner with her. She has something to say to her." you say."

 Zhang Minniang pondered for a moment, then smiled at Yun Yi, "Sister-in-law still loves you after all. Even if I envy you, I can't envy you. I won't delay you anymore..."

She was about to say the word "farewell" when she heard the chaotic voices of several maids coming from outside, "I've seen the crown prince."

The voice that sounded in the yard was that of Qu Chongyu, with an obvious chill, "Everyone, get out!"

Everyone in the room was stunned for a moment. Yunyi rushed out with a single step. Qu Jingtang also had a smile on his face. He was about to walk out when he thought of Zhang Minniang, so he stopped and looked back, only to see Zhang Minniang. He lowered his eyes and couldn't tell what his expression was. He paused for a moment and then said softly, "Today, I am really unlucky to be here."

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