"What Madame wants, I spend twelve minutes of thought, and I am cautious, I don't know if Madame is satisfied?" The shopkeeper of Yaxuan Zhai personally took out a red inlaid gemstone entwined lotus box, opened it gently, and Shen Wanzhen looked inside, and there was a Hetian jade carving lying on the Ming Huang brocade, which was carefully carved according to the sketch she drew.

Shen Xuanzhen took it in her hand, and looked carefully, the jade carving was a pair of men and women like vines wrapped around trees, trees wrapped around vines, the shopkeeper's carving was exquisite, and the expressions of the characters were lifelike.

Shen Wanzhen stroked it for a long time, and said with satisfaction: "I like it very much, this is exactly what I think, the master's craftsmanship is worthy of its reputation." ”

"Madame is satisfied, I will unload a burden in the next, and I dare to do it after pondering for a few days, this thing is the most proud work in my work, and I finally live up to the trust of Madame."

Shen Wanzhen paid the silver, left with the box, and just left in the sedan chair.

The shopkeeper turned back to the inner room, and King Ping walked out, "What I want is ready"

"Ready" The shopkeeper took out a box from the back and opened it in front of King Ping, King Ping took a look, "You can't tell anyone about this matter, do you know the way?" Otherwise, you'll never want to speak. ”

On dog days, the back of the shopkeeper was wet with cold sweat, "Xiaomin Zhilu Dao"

On the sixth day of the first month of August, the birthday of Zhao Shijiao, the emperor, the queen mother, the queen, and the concubines were all rewarded, and the birthday gifts sent by the civil and military officials, Zhao Shijiao all declined, and the students of the Guozijian accepted all the gifts Zhao Shijiao, the ancients respected the teacher, and the teacher was like a parent.

Zhao Shijiao acted low-key every day, did not like publicity, in the evening, King Cheng, Lin Ergongzi and other cadres prepared wine and food, and invited King An to be lively together.

Shen Wanzhen instructed the family banquet to be changed to lunchtime, and a concubine to celebrate the prince's birthday.

The concubines of the palace gathered in the hall and competed to present birthday gifts.

Xue Jin was grounded for half a month, Zhao Shijiao's birthday, the Queen Mother was gracious, allowed her to go out of the house, and the concubine saw her and said hello, but in that smile, there was no deep meaning, this had to be put aside by ordinary people, thin-skinned, and had already been ashamed, and hid behind people, Xue Jin was able to grasp everything and be reckless, so he naturally did not let go of the opportunity to be in the limelight, and preemptively presented a painting named "Autumn Rhyme" painted for King An's birthday.

Everyone watched, only to see the picture of the mountains and mountains, the autumn ravines are deep, the clouds and green shadows, the artistic conception is fresh, the ink is moist, the style is elegant, and the most rare thing is that the painting hides this longevity word.

Zhao Shijiao nodded with a smile and praised: "Okay, I have a deep foundation and a wonderful idea." Xue Jin was praised by Zhao Shijiao, her face was proud, Shen Wanzhen smiled secretly in her heart, she was afraid that she would not be proud after a while.

Shen Wanzhu presented an embroidery, which is a table screen "Yutang Fugui", which uses a rather difficult double-sided embroidery technique, with fine embroidery, exquisite coloring, and brilliance, which shows the female red kung fu.

Mrs. Xiao Han is an embroidered purse, and the needlework is much inferior to Shen Wanzhu.

"Sister Xiao's birthday gift must be extraordinary." Shen Wanzhu has never been accustomed to Xiao Wenxiu's lonely self-promise, his eyes are dusty, and he is sarcastic.

"The concubine is only a shallow learner, and she doesn't dare to get an axe in front of the sisters." Let's say, Mrs. Xiao pulled out a piece of jade pendant tied to a bright blue silk silk from her collar, took it off from her neck, and presented it to Zhao Shijiao, "This is a family heirloom that the concubine has been wearing since her birth and has never left her body, and I want to offer it on the birthday of the prince, may it bless the prince for a safe life." ”

Zhao Shijiao held it in his palm, slightly moved, "This birthday gift is too precious." ”

Shen Wanzhen had an unchanged smile on her face, and secretly admired Mrs. Xiao's cleverness in her heart, this gift is enough to move people's hearts, it is a hundred times stronger than calligraphy and painting, calligraphy and painting embroidery are exquisite, for people to enjoy, she is holding a sincere heart, just this little thought, it is even better.

The concubines offered birthday gifts one by one, and it was the turn of the concubine Han to take out the embroidery, "The Smoke and Rain of the Cold River", which made everyone refreshed and feasted their eyes.

Zhao Shijiao watched it for a long time, nodded and praised: "This embroidery is a top-notch work, and the color is light and elegant. The artistic conception is far-reaching and profound. ”

"Thank you for the praise" Even though Concubine Han was overjoyed and angry, she was also embarrassed when she heard the prince's praise.

Xue Jin and Shen Wanzhu's birthday gifts are naturally willing to bow down, the limelight has been robbed by Concubine Han, compared with Concubine Han, the things of the two are dwarfed, slightly inferior, the two of them are dark in their hearts, and they want to see Shen Wanzhen make a fool of themselves, Xue Jin cheered up, smiled deliberately, and said to Shen Wanzhen who was seated: "The princess's birthday gift will definitely open the eyes of the concubines and others, and the concubines will wait and see." ”

Shen Wanzhen waved her hand and signaled, and Xiuju carefully took out a box.

Lightly placed on the table next to Zhao Shijiao, everyone gathered around, wanting to take a closer look, Zhao Shijiao opened the box with his own hands, and immediately, his deep eyes were shining like stars, and the corners of his lips were full of smiles, and he carefully took out the Hetian jade carving inside, carefully admired and played, and couldn't put it down, he smiled warmly, and said to Shen Wanzhen beside him: "This thing was designed by the princess herself?" ”

Shen Wanzhen smiled lightly, "The pattern painted by the concubine was carved by the master according to the drawing." ”

Zhao Shijiao's fingers gently brushed the jade carving, this pair of lovers, regardless of the shape and spirit, can distinguish that it is him and Shen Wanzhen, expressing the affectionate affection between men and women, never separated, Zhao Shijiao's heart melted into water, and he was moved to cry.

The concubines are frustrated, obviously the intimate men and women carved by the jade pieces, do not look closely and know that the Tao is the prince and the princess, the concubines seem redundant, this is also what they want, but they are not qualified, they will never be able to achieve, this kind of bold expression, they are not worthy, nor can they, the prince is the master to them, their love is humble, low to the dust.

Zhao Shijiao looked at it for a long time, and said emotionally to Shen Wanzhen: "This king carries it with him, so he can take it out and play with it if he has nothing to do." ”

Three or five days passed in the blink of an eye

"Master, the Shen family sent someone to carry a letter, saying that the old lady took the fourth wife Ming'er to the capital." Mama Yan said.

The old lady in Mama Yan's mouth is the ancestor of the Shen family and the grandmother of Shen Wanzhen.

"Does the old lady stay in this winter and go back, or go back to her hometown in Shandong for the New Year?"

"It seems that the old lady is just here to visit the capital, and she doesn't plan to stay for a long time."

"I'll say hello to the prince, Ming'er will go back to her parents' house, you go and inform Mrs. Shen and let her go back with me."

Shen Wanzhen is not happy to see Shen Wanzhu, but in front of the old lady of the Shen family, she also has to pretend, not to mention that there are also four aunts from a small family, who love to arrange right and wrong, and when it is spread to her hometown in Shandong, the sisters are not in harmony, and people laugh.

Zhao Shijiao went out to eat and drink at night, and came back late, Shen Wanzhen didn't care about the details, so she mentioned it by the way, saying that her mother's hometown in Shandong was coming, and she would go back to her parents' house tomorrow.

Zhao Shijiao took advantage of the wine to make love to her, and said, "I can't accompany you, I'll pick you up after my business and wait for me." ”

Following

Shen Wanzhu deliberately dressed up, went back to her parents' house with Shen Wanzhen, and when she arrived at the door of Shen's mansion, Shen Wanzhen looked through the sedan window and saw that the sedan car was parked in front of the door, guessing that Mrs. Shen had probably arrived early.

Entered the middle door, got off the sedan chair in front of the hanging flower door in the upper room, Shen Wanzhen held the hand of embroidered chrysanthemum and was just about to enter the hanging flower door, a young daughter-in-law among the servants rushed forward, knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "The third girl is good!" ”

Shen Wanzhen was suspicious, the servants and women under the sedan chair were waiting, no one stepped forward, and they all stood with their hands tied up from afar, but this daughter-in-law stepped forward to kowtow to her, and she didn't understand what it meant.

Mama Yan hurriedly said: "The girl forgot, this is the girl who once waited for the girl, called Qiuyue." ”

Shen Xuanzhen's memory of her body before crossing was very vague, and most of the people and things she couldn't remember, so she heard Mama Yan say and said busily: "Come on, are you still doing things in the mansion now?" ”

Qiu Yue said: "I think that the girl was sick at the beginning, and the wife was kind and released it, and the slave is now married." ”

Shen Wanzhen still didn't think about it, and said perfunctorily: "Are you doing well?" If you have any difficulties, come to me. With that, he lifted his leg and entered the door of the hanging flower.

"Thank you, master."

Shen Wanzhu's small sedan chair then stopped in front of the hanging flower door, through the open sedan door, saw Shen Wanzhen talking to a servant woman, and when she got off the sedan chair, Shen Wanzhen had already entered the door.

When Shen Wanzhu walked past the servant woman, she glanced at her, she didn't know her, her face was raw, and she didn't pay much attention to it, and was helped by the maid Yan'er and Fluttershy and went straight in.

The Wu family had already received a letter saying that the princess had returned to the house and brought a group of female dependents out to greet her, and even the old lady Shen who had just arrived in the capital was supported by two daughters-in-law to welcome her, Shen Wanzhen walked a few steps quickly, stepped forward and saluted, "Meet the old ancestor"

The old lady hurriedly held on, "I can't help it, now that the third girl is a princess, how can she salute the old woman." ”

Shen Wanzhen hugged the old lady and said with a smile: "Wherever the granddaughter marries, she will always be the granddaughter of the ancestor."

Mrs. Shen was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, "I, the grandson and the girl, are still three girls, and they win glory for their ancestors, and they are better than their grandsons." ”

Shen Wanzhen saw the fourth wife Ma again, and the fourth wife Ma saw the fifth girl Shen Wanzhu who was following Shen Wanzhen, and said with a smile: "I have long said that the third girl is blessed, and the girl who looks like a peugeot in the Shen family is not as decent and noble as the third girl now." ”

Shen Wanzhu's face turned red, and the fourth wife, Ma Shi, was straightforward and fast-talking, and she couldn't hide what she had to say.

The fourth lady was busy greeting her own pair of children and meeting the third sister, Brother Rong and the ninth girl had never seen the world and did not dare to come forward, when Shen Wanzhen left, the ninth girl was young and did not remember, looking at the third sister's gorgeous clothes, her eyes were full, and she was cowering, Ma was angry, and scolded two sentences, and the old lady Shen said with a heavy face: "The fourth family, teach the children to go home to teach." ”

Ma Shi is not really lacking in heart, he usually knows how to flatter the old lady, and the old lady does not dare to disobey the words, so he pulls the two children to the side and does not squeak.

Everyone walked into the house, and the old lady said: "I have been away from the capital for more than ten years, and I want to come back while I can move. ”

Wu said: "The fourth brother and sister follow, there is a response, otherwise the old lady will not worry about coming alone." ”

"Your eldest brother and third brother want to send it, I didn't agree, and it is cheaper to take a boat all the way."

Wu said: "The master will be able to come back in a while." ”

Old Lady Shen happily patted Shen Wanzhen's hand, "Your father's official promotion is because of your light." ”

Shen Wanzhen said with a smile: "Look at what the old lady said, my father is diligent and cautious, and the emperor also appreciates my father." ”

"That's right, my own son, I know that the second child can be a man, act cautiously, and not be out of line."

Everyone gathered around Mrs. Shen and Shen Wanzhen to go to the room and chat about family life.

Shen Wanzhu was secretly pulled by someone, she looked back and saw that it was Aunt Zhang, Aunt Zhang made a look, no one thought of her anyway, she followed Aunt Zhang to her aunt's house.

After sending all the servants out of the gang, the mother and daughter sat on the kang, and Aunt Zhang couldn't wait to ask, "How is the girl lately?" I'm always worried that something will happen to you, marrying into the palace is no better than an ordinary official eunuch, the rules of the palace are big, and your temperament has made me spoiled since I was a child, and I can't stand it. ”

Shen Wanzhu grabbed her aunt's hand and asked anxiously: "Auntie, don't talk about this first, what I told my aunt to do last time, did you find anyone?" ”

Aunt Zhang was a little uneasy about her, the words rolled in her stomach, Shen Wanzhu saw her hesitant and asked urgently; "Is there any news? Over there? My aunt helped me find her. ”

Aunt Zhang said: "The maid who once waited for the third girl came back from the countryside, her man couldn't move, and her family was in difficulty, so she entrusted her man to take care of her, so she went back to Shen Mansion and begged her wife, and the wife saw that she was serious and left her." ”

Shen Wanzhu remembered the servant woman who was talking to Shen Wanzhen at the door just now, probably the maid, and said, "Aunt quietly brought her, I have something to ask her." ”

Aunt Zhang has repeatedly weighed it in the past few days, and this matter is not successful, so she persuaded: "I persuaded the girl to stop this thought, this thing is good to say, smooth and obedient, bad three girls, the girl can't be the princess, if it is bad, it will provoke the three girls, the girl has no good fruit to eat, and at that time the sister will tear her face, the three girls don't care about sisterhood, the girl will suffer, not to mention that the three girls have a lot of eyes, I think the girl can't fight her"

"Aunt Hugh is saying this, whether she is dead or alive, I admit it, without her, the prince may still be able to move his eyes to me, with her, the prince is tied to death by her, and he doesn't even look at me."

"If the girl says so, I will find her, but the girl sees the opportunity to act, first take the words to her, see what she means, if she does not have the heart of the Lord, it is best not to tell her true thoughts, in case she goes to the third girl to tell the truth, the girl will not be injured by the tiger instead of fighting the tiger."

"Don't worry, I know," Shen Wanzhu urged her aunt to find the maid.