After the Flower Dynasty Festival, the lives of the ancestors and grandchildren of the Qin family returned to peace. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

But now that the weather is warmer, the Qin family doesn't have to nest in the house every day. Niu's physical condition is about to improve, go out to play a few times, have an interest, and often take his wife to visit various places of interest in Jinling in his spare time. There are also local eunuchs and gentry, who have formed some friendship with the Niu family on the day when the dragon raises his head, and will invite her to come over to participate in some banquets and flower parties. The old lady doesn't have to chant poems to do things, she just needs to listen to flattery, gossip with others, and gossip about the parents' shortcomings, there are plays to watch, there are delicacies to taste, Niu Shi thinks it is very interesting, and life is also a lot more interesting.

Because she heard others talk about the scenery of various places in the south of the Yangtze River, and saw that the scenery of Suzhou and Hangzhou painted by Qin Hanzhen and Zhao Mo was beautiful, she also had the idea of going elsewhere in her heart. After the beginning of spring, He Xin, who was in charge of industrial affairs in various parts of the Yangtze River, went out to inspect and sent letters back one after another, reporting on the situation of spring plowing and sowing in various places. After listening to Qin Hanzhen's letter, Niu's heart was a little itchy, and he privately discussed with his granddaughter, should he propose that Qin Bai go around Suzhou and Hangzhou while he was still in Jiangnan? At the end of last year, she was not in good health and the weather was too cold, so she couldn't go out. Otherwise, wouldn't it be fun to go out for a round like Zhao Mo?

Qin Hanzhen knew in his heart that it was impossible for his grandfather Qin Bai to agree to leave Jinling now. The prince and Qin Jian went north to return to Beijing, but there is no news so far. Qin Bai thought in his heart, how could he leave so easily? Far away from Jinling, Huang Jincheng had news over there, and there was no way to pass it on to him immediately. Unless Qin Jian writes a letter one day, saying that the prince has returned to the palace safely, everything is going well, and there is no problem with his health, will his grandfather be relieved to consider his own travel plans, right?

However, this reason can't be told to Grandmother Niu's, so Qin Hanzhen persuaded her: "Interesting is interesting, and I also want to go around somewhere else." But now is not the right time, right? Grandfather is bent on running a clan school for the clan, and now the matter is only half done, the house has just been set aside and cleaned up, and there are still many things that have not been completed, where can grandfather rest assured? At least until the clan study is built, the school-age children of the clan are also enrolled, and the gentlemen have taught well after they take office, and the whole has a good start, and he can operate normally without his grandfather in town, so that he can leave with peace of mind. ”

Niu Shi was taken aback: "Then when will this be waiting? This is the time when the farming is busy, the previous Chinese New Year, the house of the clan study stopped repairing, and now we have to continue to finish, we must wait until the farming is busy, then it will not be March onwards? Then wait until the gentlemen are invited, the primary school students have entered the school, and then a few more classes, Qingming will come! This toss, can we return to the capital during the Dragon Boat Festival, I don't know yet, where is there still time to go to Suzhou and Hangzhou to play?"

Qin Hanzhen laughed and said, "What does it matter? When we went south, because we were in too much of a hurry, my grandfather promised us that we would definitely have a good time when we returned. ”

Niu couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "You children are just playful." Sounds good, but we don't have that much to delay. Your brother doesn't know what is going on in the capital, and your father has no one to take care of. Although there is a long house, we haven't seen each other for 30 years, and the situation is limited, so it is impossible to count on people for everything, so we have to rush back as soon as possible. Thinking about it this way, the old lady suddenly felt that the beautiful scenery of Suzhou and Hangzhou was not so attractive. She misses her good grandson even more.

Seeing this, Qin Hanzhen had no choice but to eat a little vinegar, be coquettish, and divert his grandmother's attention. But Niu still set the bottom line in his mind, feeling that he had to return to the capital during the Dragon Boat Festival at the latest, and he couldn't delay it any longer. With that in mind, they should have set off in mid-March.

Niu thought about it, she asked the girl to inquire if Qin Bai was in the study, and after getting a positive result, she had to go over to discuss the return trip with Qin Bai. Ethnology is indeed important, but if Qin Bai is not at ease, he can ask He Xin and them to pay more attention, and send a letter to Jingli from time to time to report the latest progress, but he doesn't have to stay and watch in person.

Qin Hanzhen couldn't stop the Niu family, so he had to let her go. Anyway, if Qin Bai made up his mind, the Niu clan would not object. Calculating the time, the day set by the Niu family is not too outrageous, this kind of thing is not something that a junior can call the shots, Qin Hanzhen can only be a little reluctant in his heart, and he will put it aside.

When she went to Zhao Mo to practice painting, she told him about it.

The pen in Zhao Mo's hand paused: "Leaving in mid-March? Is it too hasty? Half of February has passed." ”

Qin Hanzhen sighed: "Who said it wasn't? Grandmother was thinking about going to Suzhou and Hangzhou for a spin before, but when she talked about Brother Zi'er, she couldn't sit still, she didn't go to travel, and the beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River was no longer attractive, she was thinking about her grandson now!"

Zhao Mo smiled slightly: "Brother Zi'er has a child living in the Chengenhou Mansion, which is really worrying. The fourth cousin was on an errand in the palace again, and he couldn't go home to take care of him from time to time. It's human nature that uncles and grandmothers can't let go of their hearts. It would be nice if the fourth cousin and Brother Zi'er could also come to Jiangnan. ”

Qin Hanzhen said with a smile: "Of course it's good, but how is it possible? Brother Zi'er is young, his physique is weak, and he is prone to illness, otherwise he would have followed us south in the first place, isn't he afraid that his body will not be able to withstand the hardships of the journey? Even if he can be picked up now, his grandfather and grandmother will not be able to rest assured." ”

Zhao Mo smiled and diverted the conversation.

His current homework, in addition to the subset of classics and history, has also added qin, chess, calligraphy and painting. Because he showed a bit of talent in calligraphy and painting, Qin Bai taught him more. As a child of the clan, he is still the one who does not participate in politics, and he can have strengths in calligraphy and painting, which is also a good way to cultivate his sentiments. The emperor was very much in favor of the children of the clan to study more and learn more talents, rather than always indulging in lustful dogs and horses. Zhao Mo has now won the favor of the royal family, and if he becomes a famous painter in the clan in the future, his status will be more stable.

Zhao Mo took calligraphy and painting classes, and he was also very attentive. He has been working more in this area recently, and he also discussed with Qin Hanzhen: "Uncle and grandfather said that the merchant I painted is not very good, and I need to learn more hard." I think it's about the relationship that I rarely see a merchant, and it's better to have a real merchant, let me take a closer look, ask him, and he can also tell me some about his life experience, so that I can make a reference. If you are looking for a merchant directly on the street outside, you are afraid that people will not know the details. I'm wondering, should I go back to Qinzhuang to ask your brothers for help? I heard that there are regular merchants in Qinzhuang, and they are very familiar with your clansmen. If your brothers are willing to help me, the merchant will probably be happy to do me this little favor, right? ”

Qin Hanzhen admired his serious spirit: "Indeed, if you want to paint well, you still have to have a life." Cousin Zhao, go ahead, if there is anything you need my help with, you can just mention it. If you can't find the inspiration you want on Qinzhuang, it doesn't matter, I'll ask the girls to help you find a reliable merchant. As long as you reward him a little more and help him with some business, you won't have to worry about no one agreeing to be your model...... Ahem, don't worry about no one agreeing to help you. ”

She also gave Zhao Mo an idea: "Do you want to refer to how others draw the merchant? I remember that my grandfather's collection has the famous "Merchant's Picture", but unfortunately it is placed in the capital. ”

Zhao Mo hurriedly said: "There are many people who draw "Merchant Picture", since they stay in Beijing, let's talk about it later." Let's start with the research. ”

Qin Hanzhen agreed, and continued to practice painting with him. Zhao Mo went to Qinzhuang the next day, and when he came back the next day, he said that the harvest was very good. He talked face-to-face with the merchant for a long time, and drew five or six sketches in front of each other, feeling that he had some confidence in his heart, and he no longer felt at a loss when he put down his pen.

Qin Hanzhen admired his serious spirit very much, and began to reflect on whether she was too diligent enough? In fact, her learning conditions are quite good, and she has a talented grandfather as a teacher, she can't always rely on the accumulation of two lifetimes, and she is complacent just after achieving a little achievement, she has to work harder.

Qin Hanzhen is more attentive to memorizing, practicing calligraphy, and learning to draw, and sometimes because he is too attentive, he doesn't even go to Zhao Mo's place. Because studying with Zhao Mo, although it is also quite interesting, it seems that there is a lot of time for small talk, and I can't concentrate more on my homework. Qin Han really felt that this would not work, not only was he distracted, but he also disturbed Zhao Mo's study, which was not good for either of them. So, if it wasn't necessary, she stayed in her room and worked hard.

Zhao Mo was a little depressed about this. He also began to reflect on himself, did he do too much?

Qin Hanzhen didn't find Zhao Mo's little depression, she was now more diligent in going to her grandfather Qin Bai to ask questions. She asks everything, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry and songs, four books and five classics, if you don't understand anything, ask anything, anyway, Qin Bai knows everything, it's just a walking Baidu.

It's a pity that when she wanted to continue to go to the study to ask his old man for homework that day, she couldn't do so. The two clan brothers who had spent the Lantern Festival with them last time came again, accompanied by an uncle from the clan, and the three of them didn't know what to discuss with Qin Bai in the study, and they seemed to be very dignified.

Qin Hanzhen looked at the atmosphere in the house in the courtyard, thought about it and retreated. When he met Zhao Mo on the way, he asked curiously, "Why is my cousin here?" Didn't you just say that you were going to ask your uncle and grandfather for homework?"

Qin Hanzhen sighed: "Don't mention it, grandfather has a guest there." The two brothers came with an uncle last time, as if they were discussing something serious with their grandfather, so where should I bother?"

"Really?" Zhao Mo smiled slightly, "Forget it, cousin, why don't you come and sit with me first?" Maybe I know the answer?"

Qin Han really thought about it, so he agreed. Zhao Mo asked her to take a step ahead, she fell behind, and looked back in the direction of the study, the corners of her mouth curled slightly.