Mr. Jiang is an elegant person, this, Jiang Sumei has heard of it, her grandfather Jiang Zongxin likes to make friends with talented people, loves to collect calligraphy and painting, and appreciates good words the most, in the capital, although his official fortune is not very prosperous, he can appreciate all kinds of antiques, but the ability of calligraphy and painting is obvious to all, therefore, Jiang Sumei spent several months to review one of her specialties.

This is also her second step, "slimming".

What is self-cultivation, the original meaning is to improve one's own moral cultivation, but in Jiang Sumei's case, it has evolved into improving the survival ability of the house and strengthening a personal skill, of which this skill is the calligraphy she is good at.

Now that my grandfather has taken the initiative to see her, it can be said that her efforts have been rewarded, but I don't know the size of this return.

Jiang Sumei finished dressing up and was about to go out, when Hong Xing followed with a smile.

As soon as Cui Yu saw her, her face sank a little, and she looked at Jiang Sumei inquiringly.

Jiang Sumei did not refuse Hongxing's follow, and signaled Cui Yu to leave it alone.

The three of them then walked along the bluestone path to the residence of the second elder of Jiangfu.

Speaking of the Jiang family, the history of the capital has been for decades, their ancestors were originally in Jiangxi, and later there was a pavilion elder, and it was also the most beautiful time for their Jiang family, the emperor gave a luxurious mansion on the edge of Taiping Lake, and the family was able to move to the capital.

Don't look at this is just a residence, every inch of land in the capital is expensive, plus the dynasty is still considered to be a country and a people's peace, and the courtyard in a slightly better area has long been bought out, not to mention, there is a ban on buying houses in the dynasty, and many officials can only live in the dormitory purchased by the state, the Jiang family is very lucky, and the children and grandchildren no longer have to crowd into a small residence, running around every day, and it is also the ancestors who accumulate virtue, so that they can take root in the capital from then on.

Jiang Sumei passed through a moon gate and soon arrived at the main room.

The second elder lives in the largest courtyard in the house, with a total of four rooms, and the other three rooms, each of which is a three-entry house.

As soon as she arrived at the door, Jiang Sumei heard a familiar voice penetrate her ears and call her third sister.

When she looked up, she saw that it was Jiang Nianmei, the second girl of the Jiang family.

"Second sister." She bowed her head slightly and smiled politely.

Previously, Jiang Nianmei would come to visit her every one or two months, shouting for warmth, and caring for her, so when everyone mentioned Jiang Nianmei, there was a reason why they would be followed by the word kindness, of course, talented women, beautiful women, these two titles will not be less.

Therefore, she is the most well-known girl in the Jiang family, and Jiang Mumei will only receive more attention because of her status as the eldest daughter.

Jiang Nianmei was a little surprised when she saw Jiang Sumei, and said with concern: "It's still cold, the third sister is weak, let's go in quickly, we can't freeze." She even untied a fox fur cloak from her body.

Jiang Sumei pushed: "I wear a lot of clothes, and the second sister is still wearing herself." ”

Jiang Nianmei refused, so she hugged her cloak and pulled her in.

In the hall, Old Man Jiang was not there, only the old lady was there, and the two of them stepped forward to say goodbye.

When the old lady saw Jiang Sumei, a trace of disgust flashed on her face, she told them to get up, looked at Jiang Nianmei and said distressedly: "Why do you wear so little, how cold it is outside." ”

Jiang Nianmei pursed her lips and smiled: "It's nothing, I'm in good health." "Not to mention giving Jiang Sumei a cloak to wear.

Yuegui, who welcomed them in just now, had to explain the reason.

My sister is benevolent, and my sister also learns about it.

Jiang Sumei spoke first: "Grandmother, it was the second sister who hurt me and took it off for me to wear, but I was not good, I didn't stop it, and the second sister caught a cold." On the other hand, he took it off and put it on for Jiang Nianmei.

Jiang Nianmei was stunned.

In my impression, this third sister is not good at speaking, and it is usually very difficult to say hello.

She laughed and said happily: "My sister is in good health, and she will often come to my place to sit in the future." ”

Jiang Sumei nodded and looked at the old lady: "It's all thanks to my grandmother who sent someone to take care of me, so I can haode, and the second sister often comes over to accompany me." ”

She praised two at once, and the old lady didn't smile: "Okay, it's okay, but you still have to pay more attention to rest, and you don't have to ...... sooner or later."

Before he finished speaking, the old man entered the house, and Daxiao said: "The two sisters are respectful and friendly, not bad!" ”

The two hurriedly greeted their grandfather.

The old man looked at his two granddaughters with a smile and praised: "The birthday gifts you gave are very good, especially the three girls, this character is beautifully written, when did you learn it like this, but I have never heard of it." ”

Jiang Sumei thought to herself, she couldn't see her face for a while, so naturally she couldn't know, but she replied respectfully: "There are a lot of calligraphy in the study, and my granddaughter practiced it by herself, but she only got some fur, and it was a thousand miles away." ”

This is not complete nonsense, after moving, she went through all the wings of the second room early, and found a lot of calligraphy and paintings left by her father, calligraphy, and even things written by the original owner when he was a child, it can be seen that she has been enlightened, and it is not very strange that she can work hard now.

Sure enough, the old man was very happy, there were two calligraphers he admired the most in his life, one was the calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, and the other was the Songxue Taoist of the previous dynasty. ”

Jiang Sumei's cheeks were red, and she said excitedly: "Xiexie's grandfather encourages, I will definitely work hard!" ”

The old lady was impatient to hear it, and interjected: "The words are good, I can't understand them, it's interesting to carve the old plum tree for you by Sister Nian, look at the injury on her hand, it hasn't healed yet." ”

The old man smiled: "I still don't know the filial piety of the second girl?" But didn't you pick something out and give it to them? ”

The old lady asked Bao Curtain to take out two pieces of jewelry.

Jiang Nianmei got a peony pattern inlaid with emerald gold step, and Jiang Sumei's was a jade swallow jade hairpin.

Compared with the two, the latter is obviously inferior in style and handwork.

Jiang Sumei knew that the old lady didn't like her, because after all, the inner house was managed by a woman, and the old man had been released before, and later became the Yin of Wuchang in Huguang, and was only transferred to Guanglu Temple the year before last, and he liked calligraphy and painting, and spent a lot of energy on it, and he didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the inner house, so most of the responsibility for her living such a lonely life was on the old lady.

Jiang Sumei clenched her hairpin and thanked her grandfather and grandmother.

"It's just to congratulate my grandfather on his birthday, and I got such a valuable one." Jiang Nianmei smiled at this time, "My granddaughter is embarrassed to take it, eldest sister, and my sisters have also done their best." ”

"You're always thinking of something else." The old man smiled, his eyes were full of relief, "Grandfather, how can he not remember them, only the two of you are the most attentive, so naturally you want to be rewarded." ”

"Yes, how difficult it is for you to carve this old plum tree, and how much work it takes, but don't do these in the future, my daughter's family still has to make more female red." The old lady instructed Yuegui, "Bring the snow clam cream." He also told Jiang Nianmei, "Wipe it twice a day, and don't forget it before going to bed at night, my daughter's hands are precious and take good care of it." ”

Jiang Nianmei nodded: "I know, but next time my grandmother's birthday, I still have to carve an old birthday star, you can't be ugly." ”

"How ugly, those wives and girls are all like the real ones when they see them." The old lady pursed her lips and smiled, "Some people say that they all have a little bit of kung fu from Queen Xiaogong." ”

Originally, like wood carving, this kind of craft, everyone is impossible to learn and take out the grandiose to be appreciated, but since the appearance of Queen Xiaogong, the grade of this craft has been greatly improved, the girl's occasional carving, is also said to be a kind of book edification, and is not repelled.

Some of the female masters invited by some families also teach this part-time, Jiang Fu is one of them, the girls have learned some, only Jiang Nianmei is the most interested, and has insisted on practicing until now.

There was a sense of pride in the old lady's words just now, as if her granddaughter and Empress Xiaogong really had something in common, as if they were extravagant.

The old man also praised it.

Jiang Nianmei has a beautiful face and talents, she is appreciated by her grandfather and grandmother, loved by her father and mother, and is like the first favored girl in the family, which can be described as the proud daughter of the sky.

It's a pity that fate is so unfair.

is the same as the granddaughter of Jiang Fu, Jiang Sumei looked at herself, and then thought of the period of time she had just crossed over, it was simply unbearable to look back.

The opportunity is not easy, she must seize it!

"Grandfather, my granddaughter's handwriting is not good enough, can I ask my grandfather for advice in the future?" Before leaving, she asked timidly.

The old man looked at this weak granddaughter, and couldn't help but think of Jiang Zhaoqing, this son is actually like him, both love literature, but unfortunately his health is not good, and he disappeared early, but he didn't expect that the daughter he gave birth to was talented, and the calligraphy writing had a unique charm, he smiled slightly: "Of course, you can come to the study." ”

The old lady was not happy, and said with concern on her face: "Master, the third girl's health has not been good, let's talk about it after a while." ”

The old man looked at Jiang Sumei, her eyes were big and bright, her cheeks were slightly flushed, her posture was straight, and she seemed to be sick, so he said: "I look very good, three girls, do you feel uncomfortable?" ”

"No, I think it's very comfortable anywhere." Jiang Sumei smiled crookedly, and said secretly, the old lady didn't want to see her more, she just couldn't let her get her wish.

The old man made a final decision: "That's it, since it's good, you should go for more, and you will come over with a few girls sooner or later in the future." ”

Jiang Sumei nodded again and again.

When the two came out, Jiang Nianmei said curiously: "I didn't expect the third sister to write good calligraphy, it's really beautiful, but I don't usually see you writing." ”

Jiang Sumei smiled shyly: "Second sister came to accompany me, I am always good at writing, I only follow the words when I am idle, and over time, I have some appearance." ”

Jiang Nianmei invited her to come over to play often, and the two separated at the Moon Gate, each going in two directions.

Cui Yu congratulated Jiang Sumei with a smile: "Finally, the old man saw it, and it was in vain for the girl." ”

The smug color of the red apricot overflowed her cheeks: "The one who holds the high and the low step on the low, looks at the dead girl, this time I will regret the green intestines!" ”

That night, Hongxing went to the kitchen in person, showed off her might, and came back with four dishes and one soup, Jiang Sumei tasted it, and sure enough, the taste was much better than before.

It seems that she has taken the first step to success, but this step is still very small, and she still has a long way to go, and she still needs to work hard.