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"Orchids are noble and delicate, and it is not easy to cultivate, but it is not impossible to cultivate, without him, it is just sincere and attentive." Qin Lin couldn't help but smile when he heard Ji Xiaotang praise him.

"Only this sincerity and concentration is the most rare." Ji Xiaotang also said. However, concentration and sincerity are not enough, Qin Lin first has to have the ability to collect these Ming seeds from all over the world.

If Qin Lin was really jealous of Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing, he was just a prince in name only, he couldn't do this.

After all, he was the prodigy in the palace back then, who was once the most favored and had high hopes for the first emperor, and almost replaced Emperor Longqing as the crown prince.

Qin Lin and Ji Xiaotang talked eloquently, but in the past half a day, Zheng Zi and several other girls did not move, it seemed that they had already left the conservatory, and they didn't know where to go.

Ji Xiaotang's eyes glanced in the direction of the original girls, and Qin Lin naturally found out and understood that Ji Xiaotang didn't want to stay in the greenhouse.

"I heard that Sister Xiaotang's piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are omniscient, and I am fortunate that Sister Xiaotang came to the door and was about to ask Sister Xiaotang for advice." Qin Lin said to Ji Xiaotang that behind the conservatory is the small study, and he wants to invite Ji Xiaotang to drink tea and evaluate several authentic works of his predecessors by the way.

For people who love calligraphy and painting, Qin Lin's invitation is almost impossible to refuse. Ji Er told Ji Xiaotang that Qin Lin's home has the authentic handiwork of Wang Youjun, a master of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty.

The authentic works of Wang Youjun are very few in the world today, and they can be said to be rare. And Qin Lin's collection here is the only one in the hands of the Great Qin Imperial Family. This was given to Qin Lin by the first emperor back then.

This can be seen again. How much Qin Lin was favored in the palace back then.

Ji Xiaotang also loves calligraphy and painting, and she yearns for Wang Youjun's authentic works, but she can refuse Qin Lin's invitation.

But actually. Ji Xiaotang did not refuse.

Zhang Lirong has appeared, and Ji Xiaotang can't help but behave.

Qin Lin was very happy when he saw that Ji Xiaotang agreed, and Zheng Gui was also smiling on the side, and seemed to be in a good mood.

The three of them went out of the conservatory, and sure enough, not far behind the conservatory, there was a small exquisite study. Along the way, Qin Lin and Zheng Gui both told Ji Xiaotang. This study is located in a quiet place, and it is close to the conservatory, so it is convenient for Qin Lin to come over to take care of the orchids at any time. Therefore, it is one of Qin Lin's favorite places.

Qin Lin usually reads, writes, and receives close guests, all here. Therefore, it is also the most valuable collector in the palace. And Qin Lin's favorite calligraphy and painting antiques.

Waited for the small study. Ji Xiaotang glanced around and knew that what Qin Lin and Zheng Gui said was right.

Qin Lin led Ji Xiaotang to see a few antiques, all of which were rare and rare things, and then led Ji Xiaotang to a big case. There are a lot of scrolls neatly placed on the big case, and a white jade carved dragon pen holder is densely packed with many brushes, and some of the brush hairs are already bald.

This is not like the bookcase of a pampered prince, but more like the bookcase of a hard-reading Confucian.

Qin Lin didn't let Ji Xiaotang look at his bookcase, he pointed to a scroll hanging on the wall next to the bookcase. Ji Xiaotang's gaze followed Qin Lin's fingers. Even if she had always been calm, her heart couldn't help but jump at this moment.

hung on the walls. It is a painting by Wang Youjun.

Ji Xiaotang took two steps forward, got closer, and looked carefully.

"Sure enough, it's the true handiwork of Wang Youjun!" Ji Xiaotang exclaimed.

“…… It was the ...... given to me by my father back then" Qin Lin stood behind Ji Xiaotang, his eyes crossed the top of Ji Xiaotang's head, but he did not stay on the true handiwork of Wang Youjun, but seemed to see the distant passage of time, and his tone was full of nostalgia and affection.

Qin Lin mentioned the first emperor several times in front of Ji Xiaotang, and every time he couldn't help but show his affection. Of course, he also mentioned his mother, but he did it all in one sentence, as if he didn't want to say more. Even if there are some micro-sentences, there is no obvious expression of emotion.

From this point of view, Qin Lin's feelings for his father and emperor far exceed those for his mother.

Qin Lin's words continued, and he was telling Ji Xiaotang in detail how the first emperor rewarded him with this authentic painting.

The authentic handiwork of Wang Youjun, there is only this one in the palace, and it is the most beloved by the first emperor, so it is placed in the imperial study and taken out from time to time to enjoy. Qin Lin naturally watched it many times, and he liked it very much.

On that day, Qin Lin made a poem according to the title of the first emperor, which made the first emperor Long Yan happy, so he asked Qin Lin what he wanted.

Qin Lin pointed to Wang Youjun's authentic painting and said that he wanted this.

Without any hesitation, the first emperor gave him this authentic work, but told him to cherish it.

“…… Now that I think about it, it seems like yesterday, and my father's voice and smile are right in front of me. Qin Lin lowered his eyes slightly, and he almost told Ji Xiaotang how he got this authentic work, except for one sentence.

At that time, the imperial concubine was still there, and she knew that it was the favorite thing of the first emperor, so she said that Qin Lin was young and ignorant, and asked him to choose something else and return this character to his father.

But the first emperor just shook his head and smiled, and said a word to their mother and son.

"My rivers and mountains are all Lin'er's, not to mention this pair of words." Even if it is the true work of Wang Youjun, it is a dead thing, and it can never compare to his beloved emperor, the lord of the country after him.

That was almost the pinnacle of his and his mother's happiness in their lives.

And shortly after that, his mother died, and his father was overly sad and in poor health. Later, slowly, his father seemed to distance himself from him.

Ji Xiaotang heard that Qin Lin behind him was silent, and he didn't care about it at first, but after Qin Lin was silent for a long time, Ji Xiaotang realized that something was wrong.

She turned her head and saw Qin Lin standing there, pursing his lips, his eyes drooping, and his eyes were filled with moisture.

Ji Xiaotang was shocked, she was hesitating, should she pretend not to see, or ......

"Lord Wang......," Ji Xiaotang bowed slightly, "It's mine, isn't it." "If she doesn't come along and read the words. It won't make Qin Lin think of the past and be sad.

However, Qin Lin and Zheng Gui also said that Qin Lin loved this little study the most. Only then did this authentic handiwork of Wang Youjun be placed here, so that it could be appreciated from time to time.

"It's Xiao Wang's rudeness." Qin Lin smiled almost immediately, as if the person Ji Xiaotang saw was not him.

The two of them no longer talked about this pair of words, and they didn't say a word about what happened just now.

It was also at this time that Ji Xiaotang discovered that Zheng Gui didn't know when he was gone.

Ji Xiaotang didn't ask Zheng Gui. But I knew that I should go.

"I've been disturbing the prince for a long time, so I'll leave." So he spoke. Ji Xiaotang seemed to have just noticed that Zheng Gui was not there, and there was a somewhat surprised expression on his face.

Qin Lin politely apologized to Ji Xiaotang.

"Ah Gui has something to do, because it is not good to disturb Xiaotang's sister to enjoy the calligraphy and painting, so he didn't make a sound. I hope that Sister Xiaotang will not be surprised. …… Sister Xiaotang won't sit down again? Xiao Wang still has some good new tea here. ”

Of course, Ji Xiaotang refused. only said that he would have a chance to come back in the future to disturb Qin Lin.

Qin Lin didn't insist either.

"Xiao Wang sent Sister Xiaotang over." Saying this, Qin Lin led Ji Xiaotang out. He sent Ji Xiaotang out of the small study, and he didn't go back, but personally accompanied Ji Xiaotang to the flower hall.

Today's banquet held by Zheng Gui was placed in the flower hall.

Along the way, Qin Lin inevitably introduced some scenery in the garden to Ji Xiaotang.

"Now that the weather has just warmed up, in April and May, the garden will be quite beautiful." Qin Lin invited Ji Xiaotang to be a guest in the palace when the time came.

Ji Xiaotang responded politely. In the eyes of the people serving in front of and behind him, Ji Xiaotang and Su Wang Qin Lin get along very well. And it's still very talkative.

Talking like this, I don't know why, so I mentioned Qin Zhen.

"The fourth brother has been lucky since he was a child." There was a faint smile on the corner of Qin Lin's mouth.

Regarding Qin Zhen's luck, Ji Xiaotang just had any ideas, and it was not easy to say them in front of Qin Lin, so he could only listen with a smile.

"There are four of us brothers, and I have the youngest age difference between my fourth brother, and we used to play together when we were children." Emperor Longqing has four brothers, and Emperor Longqing is more than ten years older than Qin Lin and Qin Zhen.

"The fourth brother has been smart since he was a child, not only is he good at reading, but he is even better at the head of the bow horse. I don't know if the fourth brother has mentioned me to Xiaotang, when I was a child, in order to compete for favor in front of my father, we also had a lot of interesting things. ”

The smile on the corner of Qin Lin's mouth was even stronger, as if he was recalling what happened when he was a child.

"So who won the prince and King An?" Ji Xiaotang asked with a smile.

"Each has its own winners and losers." Qin Lin smiled, "The fourth brother is competitive, and I am not a few years older than him, and I didn't know how to be humble at that time, hey......"

As he spoke, he arrived outside the flower hall, and Ji Xiaotang could already hear the voices of Zheng Zi and other girls in the flower hall.

Only then did Qin Lin stand still.

"Xiao Wang won't go in, Sister Xiaotang is having fun. If there is anything, just mention it to Gui. There are many sisters in Gui's family, except for the concubine Niangniang, who is older and very good at taking care of her younger siblings. ”

Ji Xiaotang naturally agreed, and saw Qin Lin leave, and then stepped into the flower hall.

At the door of the flower hall, a little girl had already seen Ji Xiaotang and Qin Lin coming together, and at this time they all rushed to open the curtain before reporting inside.

However, the flower window of the flower hall was open, and the girls in the room had already seen Ji Xiaotang and Qin Lin.

When Ji Xiaotang entered the door, the girls' eyes gathered, and they all had different looks. Ji Xiaotang just didn't know, stepped forward to greet Zheng Gui again, and was pulled by Zheng Gui to sit down.

Zheng Gui treated Ji Xiaotang more and more affectionately, but he didn't mention the study.

There are all kinds of flowers in the flower hall, and there are many fresh fruit snacks on the cases in front of the girls, and everyone is discussing what clothes and shoe styles will be popular this spring.

“…… That day, I followed my mother into the palace to ask for peace, and the concubine was wearing lotus high-soled shoes, and the incense was very elegant, and I couldn't tell what the fragrance was. Wu Jiayan said in a crisp voice.

"And the incense you can't tell, that's amazing." Yang Shanshan continued.

"What's strange about this," Wu Jiayan said, "I may not be able to distinguish all the newly made incense in the palace." What's more, maybe it was made by the concubine herself, and I won't know about it. ”

"The concubine has never made her own incense." Zheng Gui said.

"The queen is very good at making incense...... Zheng Zi said.

The topic turned to Queen Han, and everyone didn't say anything else here. It is only said that when Queen Han was in her mother's house, she was a famous talented woman in the capital, and she was good at making incense. The reputation is far and wide.

As he spoke, Zheng Gui arranged for someone to set up a banquet, and the small actors on the stage outside the flower hall also babbled and sang.

After eating the banquet, everyone sat and drank tea again, Ji Xiaotang saw that the time was almost up, so he gave Ji Xiaolian a look and said goodbye to Zheng Gui.

Zheng Gui retained.

Yang Pianpian also got up and said goodbye.

Zheng Gui kept it. Seeing that a few girls were really leaving, and it was indeed not early, I didn't continue to stay. As soon as he arranged for everyone to leave.

sent Zheng Zi to send Yang Pianpian and Yan Shanshan sisters, Zheng Gui still came to see Ji Xiaotang in person.

"There is a gift, Sister Xiaotang must not refuse." came with Zheng Gui to send Ji Xiaotang, as well as Qin Lin.

A gift from Qin Lin. It's a pot of orchids. But it is the best pot I saw in the greenhouse.

"A gentleman does not win the love of others." Ji Xiaotang naturally refused, "And if this flower comes to me, I'm afraid it will be ruined." There is no one in the family who is good at raising orchids. ”

However, Qin Lin insisted that Ji Xiaotang accept it.

"The sword is given to the confidant, and the pink is given to the beauty. This orchid is perfect for Xiaotang. Xiaotang is willing to take care of it, so why worry about it not growing well. This flower is also desirable. Qin Lin smiled and asked Ji Xiaotang not to have any baggage. What's more, no matter how delicate the flowers are. It's nothing compared to people. ”

"This is the heart of our husband and wife. Xiaotang must accept it. Zheng Gui also said with a smile.

"Not being able to know Xiaotang early is Xiao Wang's regret. Xiaotang treats the fourth brother without worldly views, which makes Xiao Wang very envious. How could Xiaotang be too favoritous......" Qin Lin's smile was warm, and he was a little closer.

The relationship just now has invisibly shortened the distance between the two people.

The two of them said this, Ji Xiaotang thought about it for a while, and then took the flower.

"I will definitely take good care of it, and if there is any problem, I have to come to consult the prince and the princess. If you really don't take care of it well, don't blame me for the prince and princess. ”

When Ji Xiaotang said this, Qin Lin and Zheng Gui were both overjoyed, and the two nodded again and again.

After bidding farewell to Qin Lin and Zheng Gui, Ji Xiaotang and Ji Xiaolian each got into the carriage and returned to Xinhuatang.

The two of them first went to Xuanhuatang to meet Mrs. Ji and told them that everything was fine.

Mrs. Ji sat on the chair and saw the pot of orchids brought back by Ji Xiaotang at a glance.

"This flower is ......," Mrs. Ji asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Mother doesn't know, it was given to Xiaotang by Prince Su." Ji Xiaolian answered for Ji Xiaotang first, although there was a smile on her face, her eyes flickered, and there was some unclear meaning in her tone. "Xiaotang is really popular, first Prince An gave him the piano, and now Prince Su gave him his beloved orchid."

Qin Lin really loves orchids, which is not a secret in the capital. And as we all know, Qin Lin's orchids are never given away. It is said that Princess Changning once asked Qin Lin for orchids, but Qin Lin refused. And Qin Lin has always doted on Changning's younger sister, except for orchids, he has never refused Changning's request.

Now, Qin Lin gave his beloved orchid a pot to Ji Xiaotang.

The expression on Mrs. Ji's face also became meaningful, her eyes stared at Ji Xiaotang's face for a moment, and then turned to Mrs. Ji's body, as if she wanted to see something from Mrs. Ji.

Mrs. Ji Er was obviously a little uneasy.

"This is the blessing of the second wife." Mrs. Ji said with a smile.

"None of you can drink vinegar, this sour makes my teeth sour." Mrs. Ji said suddenly, and looked at Mrs. Ji with slightly narrowed eyes.

Mrs. Ji immediately stopped, and the smile on her face was much more correct, and she stood up and said goodbye to Mrs. Ji, saying that she was going to take care of some housework.

Mrs. Ji didn't want to see her, so of course she wouldn't stop her.

"Why did you take this orchid?" When Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaolian away, Mrs. Ji looked at the pot of orchids and sighed to Ji Xiaotang.

"If you don't accept it, you can't do it." Ji Xiaotang's voice was soft.

"What if you take it." Mrs. Ji supported Ji Xiaotang, "It's not a big deal for a family to ask for a hundred families." A pot of orchids, accept it, and then return it as a considerable gift, not counting our advantage. The gold and silver can't be done, let the second master take out a pair of hidden calligraphy and paintings, and that's about it. ”

Mrs. Ji is like this. Mrs. Ji Er and Ji Xiaotang couldn't help laughing.

Mrs. Ji doesn't care much about outside affairs, and she has told her a lot of things, and it is difficult for her to understand. Instead, it only adds to the troubles. Therefore, Ji Xiaotang didn't say much in Xuanhuatang.

When Second Master Ji came back from outside, Ji Xiaotang went to the study and gave the pot of orchids to Second Master Ji.

When Ji Xiaotang went to King Su's mansion, Second Master Ji had already heard what Mrs. Ji Er said. Even so, I was a little surprised to see this pot of orchids.

"The prince actually gave this pot of orchids!"

"I won't care, just leave it at Daddy's. Daddy take care of it. ”

Second Master Ji couldn't refuse, so he could only nod.

"I'm in the flowers and trees, and I'm also talking on paper. But it's fine to put it with me. "Second Master Ji looked around the pot of orchids for a long time, and praised it again and again as a good flower." You said no, you can't accept it, it's something else going on. ”

"I saw a person in King Su's Mansion." Ji Xiaotang told Ji Er about meeting Zhang Lirong.

Ji Er was shocked.

"Xiaotang, are you sure?"

"Nine times out of ten." Ji Xiaotang said very cautiously. "I think it's her. Even if it's not her. It was also deliberately arranged. "No matter what, this person is coming for her and the Ji family.

And Ji Xiaotang is more inclined to say that Zhang Lirong is Gu Xueer.

Because of Zhang Lirong's appearance, Ji Xiaotang's attitude towards King Su and Zheng Gui must be changed, and he can no longer refuse as simply as last time.

Second Master Ji couldn't help frowning.

Although they were prepared, Gu Xue'er had been in Qingyuan all these years, and no one knew how much she knew about the Ji family.

Fortunately. Gu Xue'er is dead, and this Zhang Lirong can't use Gu Xue'er's identity. Mingtang planted the Ji family in a righteous way.

"So, the person behind it is King Su?"

"Not necessarily." Ji Xiaotang said. The opponent is obviously not a general, and King Su's move is a bit superficial.

It's superficial, but it works. At least, Ji Xiaotang will make calculations and make them feel that this is effective.

King Su is inseparable from this matter, but the person behind it is not necessarily just King Su.

In the evening, Qin Zhen came.

He was also familiar with coming to Xinhuatang, so he was frugal in etiquette, and went directly to the study of the second master Ji. There, as he expected, he saw Ji Xiaotang.

And that pot of orchids.

Qin Zhen first put his hands behind his back and circled around the pot of orchids twice, smacking twice.

"The treasure of the Three Emperor Brothers, I didn't expect that there would be a day when I was willing to give it away. Xiaotang's face is bigger than that of me, the prince. Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang, "Why didn't you ask for a few more pots with the Third Emperor Brother, the opportunity is rare." If you don't like it, give it to me. ”

"The prince really wants it, but I'm afraid that King Su won't give it. In my opinion, as much as the prince wants, King Su will give. Ji Xiaotang was unmoved and said lightly.

Qin Zhen sighed twice again, and looked Ji Xiaotang up and down carefully.

"If the prince is like this, I will retire." Ji Xiaotang was impatient by his scrutiny, and said simply.

"Xiaotang, don't be like this, I always have the right to be jealous." Qin Zhen said, seeing that Ji Xiaotang really turned his head to leave, he smiled and stopped Ji Xiaotang, "It's just a harmless little joke, Xiaotang don't be angry." ”

Master Ji Er also came over, and the three of them sat down in the study.

"I didn't expect that Xiaotang would accept the orchids of the Third Emperor Brother." Obviously, Qin Zhen got the news, so he came in a hurry.

"I didn't expect that the prince would have such a naïve side." Ji Xiaotang said immediately.

Ji Xiaotang had such an attitude, Qin Zhen couldn't say another two sour words, so he could only straighten his face well, and then asked Ji Xiaotang about the matter in King Su's mansion.

This kind of questioning is not jealousy, but concern, as a concern of the alliance and the community of interests.

Ji Xiaotang didn't hide it from Qin Zhen, so she said the reason why she accepted the orchid.

Because of Zhang Lirong.

Gu Xue'er is dead, so this daughter from Xuanfu who commands Tongzhi is Zhang Lirong.

"My third brother, ......" Qin Zhen leaned back on the back of the chair and whispered two words meaninglessly. His voice was so low that even Ji Xiaotang didn't hear what he said clearly.

"I have told my eldest sister and my subordinates about this matter, and no one is allowed to tell my grandmother." Ji Xiaotang saw that Qin Zhen was distracted, so he said a word to Second Master Ji.

"That's the right thing to do." Second Master Ji nodded, Gu Xue'er was already dead, if she told Mrs. Ji, she would only make Mrs. Ji sad, and she didn't know what trouble it would cause.

After the father and daughter said a few words, Qin Zhen came back to his senses and asked Ji Xiaotang about what happened in King Su's mansion.

Ji Xiaotang also said it, including the orchids in the greenhouse, as well as the authentic works of Wang Youjun in the small study.

The corners of Qin Zhen's mouth curled slightly, revealing a smile that he didn't know whether it was mockery or sentimentality.

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