The paintings of the painting contest are placed in a separate courtyard in front of the Guozijian. This is the place where Guozijian is specially used for exhibitions.

In the hall of the courtyard, Huang Zhenben, who was sitting in the corner managing the exhibition hall, was reading a book, but he didn't seem to be able to see it at this time, and looked up at the center of the exhibition hall from time to time.

Although there are also people who come to see the paintings exhibited in previous years, there are not many people who look at them, and basically they are all people who like painting and are interested in paintings of this level, so they will come to see them. or relatives and friends of the contestants.

But this year, thanks to the blessing of the micro layman, this exhibition hall is the most lively place in all the exhibition halls this year.

But it's only a few days away. Officials have to go to court and have their own things to be busy; There was another heavy snowfall a few days ago, and it was freezing cold, and people who were okay didn't bother to go out. As long as you see the painting once and satisfy your curiosity, people will not come again.

Therefore, in the last few days of the exhibition, there were very few people in this exhibition hall. Previously, it needed four or five people to guard the hall, but now only Huang Zhen and another companion remained.

But for a few days in a row, Huang Zhen saw a man with slightly dark skin, a tall and straight posture, and a handsome appearance to see Zhao Zhiwei's paintings. And every time he came, he stopped in front of the painting for half an hour.

Huang Zhen admitted that the painting was well painted, and everyone praised it. But no matter how much you like it, you won't come to see it every day, right?

Huang Zhen was doing chores in Guozijian and didn't know much about the officials in the capital. Later, when he inquired with his companions, he learned that the person who came to see the painting was Fu Yunkai, the son of the Hou of Pingnan, and the general Xuanwu of Zhengsipin.

For these generals who defend the country, Huang Zhen respects them in his heart.

He looked at the exhibition hall and there was no one else except him, Fu Yunkai, and the Fu family's little servant, thought about it, stepped forward and said, "General Fu." ”

Fu Yunkai seemed to have been woken up from a dream, stunned, and then came back to his senses.

He raised his hand and arched: "This brother, but what's the matter?" ”

He knew that this man was in charge of the exhibition hall, but the two had not spoken, and he did not know what this person's last name was.

"Under the surname Huang." Huang Zhen introduced himself, pointed to Zhao Ruxi's painting and asked, "General Fu likes that painting very much?" ”

Fu Yunkai hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Yes." ”

"That painting, the emperor also likes, has been included in the palace by the emperor. As soon as the exhibition is over, it will be sent to the palace. ”

Fu Yunkai smiled bitterly: "I've heard about it." ”

As soon as he heard that the painting he liked most at the auction was painted by Zhao Ruxi, he went to the exhibition on the first day to see it. After reading it, it hit the atrium directly, and he really liked this kind of painting with a big opening and closing.

Thinking about this painting again, it was painted by Zhao Wu, who he liked very much, and his mood couldn't calm down.

Some time ago, under the Zhang Luo of Xiao Lingpu and the Cen family girl, he met the Mu Ba girl.

Arrogant and cold, everything coincided with the girl from the family in his impression.

Thinking about the comrade who didn't dare to speak out loud in his own home, and lived a miserable and uncomfortable life, he immediately told the second prince that this family business was not successful.

He didn't dare to be alike, someone like Miss Mu Ba married into their Fu family, how would she get along with him, she and his mother.

They're not all the way at all.

Seeing the painting, his obsession with Zhao Wu's girl deepened.

He thought that if the price of the painting was right, he would buy it back. Unexpectedly, the people of the Guozijian told him that this painting had been included in the palace by the emperor.

So he wanted to look at it a little longer.

There were many people a few days ago, and in order to avoid right and wrong, he did not come. There are fewer people these days, and he only comes every day.

He doesn't just look at paintings, he looks at people through paintings.

He wanted to know what kind of person the person who painted this picture was.

"Since I know, I think that since General Fu likes this kind of painting so much, it is better to ask someone to ask for one from Zhiwei Jushi. Mountains and rivers meet bosom friends. If Zhiwei knew that General Fu loved her paintings so much, he might be willing to sell one to the general. ”

Fu Yunkai was stunned.

Immediately, he gratefully arched his hand towards Huang Zhenyi and said, "Thank you brother Tai for mentioning something, I know." ”

"It's not early, and it's time for me to go back. Leave. He hugged his fist at Huang Zhen and turned to leave.

Coming out of the courtyard, he said to the little servant Chang'an: "You go to the vicinity of Suiping Bofu to inquire, and ask Miss Zhao if she has come out recently and when she will come out." After inquiring clearly, he went back to his home and reported to me. ”

Chang'an was stunned: "The prince ......"

He knew that the prince still remembered Miss Zhao Wu in his heart. Especially when he found out that his favorite painting was painted by Miss Zhao Wu, he was very tormented.

Shizi is arrogant and reasonable. Therefore, after Suiping Bofu expressed his reluctance to marry his daughter to a soldier, he had no intention of begging Suiping Bofu to marry his daughter to him.

Why did you listen to the words of the surnamed Huang, and suddenly wanted to meet Miss Zhao Wu in person?

After thinking about it, Chang'an felt that it would be good to meet him. Whether it is dead or alive, be straightforward, and explain it clearly in person, so as not to let the master of his family always think that Miss Zhao Wu is good and look down on anyone.

He immediately went to the vicinity of Suipingbo's Mansion, found a streetside shop that Suipingbo's Mansion must pass through when entering and exiting, and spent dozens of copper plates to inquire about Zhao Wu's travel.

"Ah, you also want to ask Miss Zhao Wu to kiss, right?" The chubby restaurant guy smiled, "After Miss Zhao Wu's paintings became famous, there were many people who came to ask for relatives during this time. I saw that they were all the most prominent people. ”

Chang'an frowned when he heard the news.

Originally, Suiping Bofu was reluctant to marry his daughter to a soldier. It was okay before, there were no good people asking for relatives. Now that there is, isn't it even more hopeless for the son of his own family?

The man said, "But I'm going to disappoint your master." Some time ago, Miss Zhao Wu was going to school in Bac Ninh, so she went out early in the morning and went home almost after dark. During this time, the academy was on vacation, so she stayed at home and didn't go out. I heard that she was sick, and while waiting for her grandmother, she was sick and cold. In the past few days, Shi Langzhong has been running to the house many times. ”

"Then do you know that Suiping Bofu promised Miss Zhao Wu? Which one is it? Chang'an asked.

The guy shook his head: "I haven't heard of this. ”

"I know." Another guy suddenly interjected. But after saying this, he closed his mouth and only looked at Chang'an.

Chang'an hurriedly took out a handful of copper coins and gave them to the guy, and the guy said: "Mrs. Suipingbo rejected all the family affairs." She said that she had asked a senior monk to tell her fortune for Miss Zhao Wu, and that Miss Zhao Wu should not be engaged too early, and she needed to discuss family affairs in the rear. ”

The fat guy looked at his companion and looked suspicious: "Really? So why haven't I heard about it? ”