Chapter 106: Confession
"How can there be such a realistic painting?!"
Looking at the moon from a distance seems amazing, but in the final analysis, it also depends on the distance and atmosphere, and you can find it at a glance.
The moon itself is also static.
But the whirlpool and the shark, after looking at the whirlpool for a long time, it seems that the eyes are also spinning in circles, panicking and dizzy, just like facing a black hole that can really drag people to the bottom of the sea.
Not to mention the shark, the scars and wrinkles on the blue-gray skin are subtlely visible, the blood stains and flesh on the sharp teeth are as real as they are, and the internal organs seem to be visible in the open mouth of the blood basin.
It's so suspicious of their eyes that there are still people who refuse to believe it, trembling and afraid to approach.
This kind of painting technique that completely deceives the human senses is really unprecedented.
On the boat, Wen Zhen's sweet voice came, "How about it, I said that Shang Drunken Cicada deceived the world and stole his name!" β
Everyone was dumbfounded, this previous sentence could refute a dictionary, but now it is completely indescribable, and in the middle of the day, a merchant drunk cicada fan shouted: "This painting is more delicate and realistic, there is no spirit in the painting of the Shang family!" β
Wen Zhen sneered, "What are we comparing?" What is the Spirit? Alive, not spiritual! β
Everyone had nothing to say at this time, and on the boat over there, someone suddenly said loudly: "May I ask Miss Wen, do you sell this painting?" I would like to give 10,000 taels of silver to collect it. β
Wen Zhen squinted and saw that it was the only most gorgeous building ship with a banner of solidarity with her, and now there was an official lady standing at the bow of the boat, and a guard was passing the word on her behalf, seeing Wen Zhen look over, she smiled and signaled.
He said: "Miss Wen's painting is a masterpiece, it is said that it should not be measured by ordinary gold and silver, but the little woman really likes it, and I hope that Miss Wen will not hesitate to cut her love." β
Wen Zhen thought for a while and said with a smile: "Bosom friends are rare. Since the girl likes it, it doesn't hurt to give it to the girl. There is only one small request, and if there is a chance in the future, the girl will do me a favor as much as you can, or make it easy for me. β
The girl on the opposite side was from an extraordinary background at a glance, and the three-story boat was second to none in Jianzhou, and it was obvious that it should be from Miss Jianzhou's official eunuch, and she was also in the first echelon in front.
This kind of person is a local snake, it is rare to show goodwill, and it is a fool to ask for money.
Sometimes some just right help and convenience is much more important than money.
Zhou Yuanzhi smiled, a shrewd person is in a happy mood when he meets an equally shrewd person, her purpose is to show goodwill, the other party understands and accepts, that is, the goal is achieved.
"Thank you, girl."
She was in a happy mood and asked people to come over to bring the painting, and at this time, some people were surprised to realize the value of the painting, but at this time, they lost the opportunity to compete, so they had to watch Zhou Yuanzhi put the painting away.
As soon as Zhou Yuanzhi accepted the painting, someone on the third floor came down to tell her, allowing her to speak normally on the boat, use jewelry and incense powder, and go up to the second floor for sightseeing.
Zhou Yuanzhi, the owner of the boat, was overjoyed, and quickly thanked him again and again in the unclear eyes of the young ladies of the daughters.
The ladies of the Jianzhou official palace looked at Zhou Yuanzhi with a strange eye - this young lady of the assassin family has a very high reputation in Jianzhou, and they all say that they are smart and talented, but people are also relatively lonely because of this, they have never seen anyone so polite in the past few days, and as the first daughter of Jianzhou, they have never been so aggrieved, they all thought that they were insulted like this by the robber, this arrogant young lady either jumped ship or resisted, but I didn't expect to accept it without resistance?
Didn't you fall in love with that beautiful robber?
Zhou Yuanzhi turned a blind eye to everyone's unclear gaze, her status is not low, and naturally she can hear more Tianjing anecdotes than these ordinary officials' daughters, such as the two or three things that a certain Royal Highness and a certain female official have to say, isn't that female official in front of her? Isn't that His Highness's quirk right? Not to mention the county lord Zhaoming, who has shrunk in the cabin since he saw the beautiful robber that day, and has never come out again.
Look, I just showed favor to the female official, and that one reciprocated.
Dongtang who doesn't know that His Royal Highness is favored and eccentric, how many people want to go his way, and they can't even touch the crack in the door, her father has been re-elected in Jianzhou for two consecutive terms, and he is about to enter Beijing to report on his work, and he wants to go up and step into the center, when will he not please at this time?
Zhou Yuanzhi was in a good mood, Wen Zhen was also in a good mood, he won a game as he wished, and saw the chickens and dogs jumping on the black armored boat - although the person who shot was desperately rescued by the guards, he also suffered a loss, not to mention that the kneeling in front of everyone's eyes was really embarrassing.
Although he didn't see his face clearly, he should be the Ji family in that style.
Wen Zhen has been facing each other many times since he came to Dongtang, and Ji Jiaming has secretly faced each other many times, Ji Huaiqing's banquet for the prince was destroyed by her, Concubine Rong's intention to overthrow her was unsuccessful, Yan Jue was also seriously injured, and the phoenix robe embroidery incident in Zhangxian County also had the shadow of the Ji family's failure, Ji Huaiqing didn't want to kill her, she could have his surname.
At this time, it was already late at night, and the auspicious day was the day after the Great Queen, Wen Zhen and Shang Drunken Cicada both said that they would carve again tomorrow, and everyone was also sleepy and went back to rest.
Wen Zhen stood on the side of the boat and looked at the surrounding terrain, secretly thinking about what to do if something happened when he got married, Tang Xianzhi beside him frowned slightly, and said: "Ji Huaiqing is also in the list of guests for this banquet, this is the rule of the family, every happy event such as a wedding and funeral, you have to hand each other a post." But seeing that this man's heart is really vicious, if you do not want to, I will have him refuse to come aboard. β
"It's going to rain and people are going to drink, and it's not something that can be stopped by not posting." Wen Zhen smiled, "This is a major event in life, and I naturally hope that the more guests there are, the better." Wicked guest, that's also a guest. β
Tang Xianzhi smiled, turned his head to stare at her deeply, and said, "Ah Zhen, have you always wondered why I suddenly asked for marriage?" You don't know how special you are. β
Wen Zhen bent his eyes and smiled, thinking that his title had changed and changed.
Tang Xianzhi is really good at the wind and drizzle, and he is pressing step by step quietly.
"Everyone is special relative to others. It's all unique. She laughed.
"You are the most special of the special. Your thoughts, your vision, your views and your actions are different from all the women in this East Hall. This is also the reason why many people are attracted to you as soon as they see you. Tang Xianzhi looked into her eyes, "I know the difference at first sight, and I can see it at the same time." It seems that the relationship is shallow, but in fact it is intertwined. β
Wen Zhen was silent for a while before he said, "Mr. Tang, you actually liked me for a long time, didn't you?" β
Tang Xianzhi laughed, he smiled, it was the moon shining on the empty mountain, the rain washed the green stream, revealing a clear and clear beauty, "Look, this is special." There is no woman in the Quandongtang who would ask this sentence so directly. β
"So, will you answer directly?"
"If you are calm, I will be fine." Tang Xianzhi paused and said, "Even if the harvest is disappointed." β
Wen Zhen smiled again, but smiled but did not answer.
Tang Xianzhi's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, and then he said, "Almost on the long street of Jiuli City, I want to be with you." β
"Why? At that time, it seemed, we barely knew each other. β
"To you, of course, I don't know you." Tang Xianzhi said half a sentence, sighed, seemed to remember something unsatisfactory, and said for a while, "You are the woman I want." Crystal clear and exquisite, calm and comfortable. Cunning but fair-minded, sleek but resolute. People like you don't need a foundation to stand anywhere for a long time. A person like you is suitable to be the patriarch of the intricate gate. β
"Oh." Wen Zhen said, "That's all? β
"Of course, it's not just that, but if you want to marry you, you have to take into account the reality you will face. I'm sure you're the right fit, and I'll try it. Tang Xianzhi said, "Ah Zhen, you are so beautiful, don't you know it yourself?" β
Wen Zhen winked at him, blinked a bewildered expression, thinking that the world seemed to say that I had a black heart. Don't talk about the world, even Yan Sui doesn't seem to have praised me once.
Look at the person in front of you, warm words, chicken soup jar by jar, pour without money.
"Most people in the world may think you are cold and heartless. It seems to be friendly, but in fact it is indifferent. However, I see the opposite. Tang Xianzhi's eyes were deep, and only one of her was reflected at the moment, "The you in my eyes seem to be indifferent, but in fact they are warm and deep." As long as others are harmless to you, you will always give more than you get. Who does not accept your blessings from those around you? Because of you, Wen Jintan, an abandoned woman from a large family, was able to walk out of the deep house and become a capable female shopkeeper praised by everyone; The unruly Jun Moxiao should have been displaced in the rivers and lakes, but now she has become a benefactor looking for more reading opportunities for poor literati, and she also understands the difficulties and preciousness of the world; Yi Ren can't meet you, probably still working as a gangster in Sanshui Town, and you can't get into a famous store like Jianghulao, let alone the supervisor; The Wen couple should have turned into white bones, and Mrs. Wen, a blind old woman, couldn't hold on for a long time; Not to mention how many times have you helped Your Majesty tangible and invisible after you entered the palace, without you, Lin Feibai should be a waste now, even Bu Zhan, you have given him an unforgettable birthday, every time he meets me, he has to praise you for at least a quarter of an hour. And if it weren't for you to help me in Jiuli City, maybe all the children of the Tang family would be in a bloody battle now...... Not to mention the favors you bring to the imperial court, to all the people in the entire East Hall, and even to the scholars...... Ah Zhen, no one asks you to do this, you don't give small favors, what you give is a better and brighter life for everyone, this is the merit is immeasurable. A woman, who has no roots and no foundation, but in just one year, is better than countless corpses and vegetarian court officials, she is loved by all men in this world, and you deserve it. β
Wen Zhen was a little stunned.
Tang Xianzhi has always been hidden in the city, and she has never seen him say so many words at once.
These words may seem a bit flattering on paper, but only when her eyes are opposite at this moment can she know how sincere and sincere these words are.
Like a pearl that has never been picked in the deep sea, it is hidden in the depths of the heart mussel, softly wrapped, and the precious white that has not been taken out in time.
She didn't dare to blaspheme, but she didn't dare to accept it, she never knew that Tang Xianzhi, who seemed to be unintentional and never had a sense of existence, knew her so deeply, like thinking about her day and night, constantly looking for flowers with her name written on them between those flashy dross.
Then he held it on his chest and offered it to her.
But in the bottle of her heart, there is already a flower blooming wantonly, and she can't tolerate other fresh flowers.
Tang Xianzhi always stared into her eyes, and was not discouraged by the calmness in her eyes.
"I have a lot of words hidden in my heart, I want to say to you for three days and three nights, or play the piano for three days and three nights to you, this idea has been a long time, but there has been no chance, now, is there a chance?"
Wen Zhen didn't answer, and suddenly asked, "Just kidding, have you ever been sorry for me?" β
There was silence, and the sea breeze passed through the hair and drifted all the way to the moon.
Tonight is misty and cloudy, but sorrow may not be forever.
It took a long time to hear Tang Xianzhi's voice, which was condensed in this sudden and violent sea breeze, very clearly, "But once, I am willing to make up for it with my life." β
"I'm sure you'll make it up, and even believe you've made it up many times." Wen Zhen said slowly, "However, life is too long. β
Without waiting for Tang Xianzhi to answer, she said again: "You just said that I have a lot of benefits. I don't want to argue with this, it seems too pretentious. But having said that, there is no one in those who are blessed. Because you also know that I am not much good to you. So here's the problem...... Respect each other like a guest, and have a life that belongs to each other. Are you sure you really want it? β
There was another silence, and the wind blew away the mist and clouds, revealing the darkness of the sky inside.
Wen Zhen didn't speak, looking at the boat opposite, he only felt that his heart was in turmoil, like the fishing net on the bow of the boat, and every hole could come through the cool breeze of the sea on a quiet night.
At this moment, the boat on the opposite side is still brightly lit, full of light, and there is a faint sound of blowing, playing, and singing, she remembers that the boat on the other side was very quiet a few days ago, and now this is a ban.
Tang Xianzhi suddenly put his hands on her shoulders.
Wen Zhen suddenly came back to his senses, and his body stiffened.
She looked up, trying to say something, but she just met her lips.
And Tang Xianzhi originally just wanted to say something to her cautiously, but when she lowered her eyes, she only saw red lips like flowers, and her lips were just the right amount of richness, so she didn't pout on purpose, but also slightly tilted, inviting a wonderful gesture like picking.
At this moment, suddenly the clouds and the moon opened, the starlight was about to flow, and the light of the ships flowing on all sides fell on her cheeks, and in the deep and shallow shadows, thick black eyelashes fluttered, and they flashed like an invitation.
He couldn't help but feel a wave in his heart, and before he even knew it, he had already lowered his face.
Wen Zhen looked at the face in front of him that was getting bigger and bigger, and he was shocked to realize that something bloody was about to happen.
In such a short moment, her mind still flashed over what she had done before when she and Yan Sui were about to have some bloody incidents.
However, with a different person, everything is different.
She thought of the steps in an instantβsmiled, stepped back, and said good night to the weather.
The habitual smile is just halfway unfolded.
A cough behind him.
Tang Xianzhi paused, and Wen Zhen's smile became sweet from the heart.
She sweetly turned back and said hello, "Grandmother! β
The old lady Wen stood at the gangway, leaning on crutches, expressionless, and said, "Is it about to rain, my old bones are very sore." β
Under the bright moon and stars, Wen Zhen smiled and groaned: "I'll give you a massage!" β
originally thought that Tang Xianzhi, who had always been exquisite, would definitely say yes very naturally, so tonight's somewhat ambiguous atmosphere would be immediately broken, but she didn't hear Tang Xianzhi's voice, and couldn't help but turn back after taking a few steps, but saw that under the bow of the boat, he was standing in the backlight, his face was unclear, but his eyes were dark, as if he was hiding a whole sea with waves.
She was a little stunned, a little frightened, and a little helpless that she couldn't understand, but at this time it would be a mistake to look back, and some things could not be given without being ambiguous, and a little hesitation would become a hint.
She deliberately stepped heavily to hide the embarrassing silence at this moment, until she helped Mrs. Wen up the gangway, and Tang Xianzhi did not move.
The old lady listened attentively, suddenly sighed and patted her hand.
The slightly rough and green old hand fell on her delicate skin, and she was awakened by the grinding touch, and heard the old lady say faintly in the dark: "He is really a good man." Temperament is actually suitable for you. It's a pity that thousands of suits are suitable, and there is always no more than a love word. β
Wen Zhen sighed, and didn't want to argue who the word "love" fell on.
Anyway, even the old lady can see it, Tang Xianzhi's crystal heart, it is impossible not to understand.
It's a little cruel, but the deception is even more cruel, right?
It is actually a blessing to be a couple who respect each other in a marriage of interest.
The old lady's voice was sleepy, so she asked, "Grandmother didn't sleep, why did she get up again?" β
Or so coincidentally touched the deck alone?
"I slept, and then I was woken up by the villain." Wen Old Lady said angrily, "It's not enough to wake me up, I'll show me the way stone by stone." I want to see where the wild cat came from, for fear that someone will take the mouse I fancie. β
Wen Mouse: "......"
It's awesome, it's going to save the country.
Look at this style, it is not like Yan Sui's own style, eighty percent is responsible for "protecting" her De Jong Yangong.
Afraid that she will be taken advantage of and unable to explain to her master?
Your brain is squeezed by the door panel, right? Soon she will be Mrs. Tang, do you have the ability to squat on the wall and guard it for a lifetime?
It was they who deceived people and hoped that she would leave Yan Sui, and now it was they who harassed Mrs. Wen and wanted her to leave Tang Xianzhi.
The more Wen Zhen thought about it, the more angry he became, and he rushed back to the cabin, lit the candle, shook it in front of the window three times, and extinguished it three times.
It doesn't make any sense.
It's not SOS either.
She just wants to be a whole person.
Someone and someone's group of equally neurotic guards will definitely see it, and they will think when they see it. From motivation to action to timing to the color and brightness of the lights, a complete process of argumentation will be made...... By the time they're done thinking, it's probably dawn.
She shook off and went to sleep.
In one of the cabins, there was a flurry of reasoning and reflection as she wished, and the end result of the thinking was that someone thought it was the little cake who was flirting with him.
Emotional matters must come and go, His Highness understands this truth.
So that night, every ship floated with Kong Ming lanterns, and a small cake was painted on each lamp.
His Royal Highness watched the cake lamp float into the sky, and thought to himself that this was also a testimony from the heavens, and this heart could be expressed, and the woman must have been hiding in the dark room and crying tears.
In a dark room.
Wen Zhen fell asleep.
Grinding teeth occasionally.
Talking in sleep.
The words of the dream are slurred.
Vaguely it sounds: ...... Which one of the killers stepped on my head......
β¦β¦
When a ray of light spreads from the sea, and a round of the sun is pulled out in an instant, most of the people on the big ship have already gathered.
Yesterday's competition everyone felt that there was no suspense, so the expectation was not high, but after yesterday's amazing painting, everyone was a little impatient for the carving competition today.
It is always not very convenient to compete at sea, such as carving, small things are carved and cannot be seen, and large things are too time-consuming to carve.
Therefore, Shang Zuicicada proposed that everyone choose the material and carve a large piece, and the material should be easy to carve as much as possible to save time. The finished product is produced within two hours, and whoever is more like will win.
And the crowd agreed. But I saw Wen Zhen sitting on the stage early today, holding a piece of radish in his hand, as if he was thinking about something, thinking that he must be making a vegetable carving? It's also in line with identity.
After a while, I saw that Shang drunken cicada also held a piece of fiery red coral on the high platform, and everyone sighed for a while - compared to jade carving wood carving stone carving, coral has always been much more difficult to carve, wood needless to say, jade texture is hard, can analyze the direction of the crack, but the coral is a biological formation, it may wrap other sea creatures, or the coral itself will heal after being injured will also leave a gap, once this situation is encountered, it is possible to carve waste. However, if not, it is not possible to show the superb skills of the merchants, and the sea coral carving is also very suitable for the occasion.
Coral only grows an inch in 20 years, especially red, so the red coral tree is quite rare and precious, but the corals are all tree-shaped, and it is quite difficult to carve out the specific shape, and everyone is looking at it with burning eyes.
Shang Zuicicada thought for a while, seemed to have an idea, and began to go under the knife, everyone went to look at Wen Zhen, but saw that Wen Zhen was still in that posture, holding the radish and pondering, her clothes today are wide, embroidered with the wind, and her face is snow-white from a distance, but she looks more crystal clear and agile than usual, and everyone feels that there is a fairy spirit, and they dare not laugh for a while.
The sun is slowly moving in the sky, and the coral carvings of the drunken cicadas are gradually emerging.
The upper part of the coral is relatively wide, carved into a long, inverted triangular head, some small branches, remove the excess, and carve out a long beard.
Everyone looked at what seemed to be a creature, and turned their heads to look at Wen Zhen.
Wen Zhen was holding the radish in a daze.
The body of the coral is one by one, and the drunken cicada carapace is carved out one by one.
Everyone turned their heads to look at Wen Zhen.
Wen Zhen was holding the radish in a daze.
Two particularly thick coral branches, carved into a pair of claws with teeth and claws. The rest of the twigs are multi-legged.
The base of the coral is relatively wide, and the tail is carved out in the shape of a fan like a skirt.
Everyone said "oh", thinking that it was a sea lobster.
Turning his head to look at Wen Zhen.
Wen Zhen was holding the radish in a daze.
β¦β¦
By this time, the sculpture of the drunken cicada had taken shape, and it was a fiery red lobster with huge claws and a hideous posture.
Although separated from the distance, you can also see that the lobster posture is fresh and smart, a scholar got up late in the morning, and the carving of the drunken cicada was almost over before going to the deck, and when he saw the carved thing on the opposite side, he was startled and said: "Such a big lobster!" β
Everyone's eyes kept looking at Wen Zhen - Wen Zhen had been sitting there still, and for nearly two hours, everyone had looked at her many times, but she had always sat there motionless, as if she had fallen into some kind of settled mood.
Everyone was a little confused, and someone shouted: "Is she admitting defeat directly?" β
Such a wonderful display yesterday, and suddenly the chain fell off today?
Over there, Shang Drunken Cicada let out a long laugh and said, "Who can compete with me?" Satisfied, he threw the red lobster into the sea.
Suddenly, the sea surged, the water waves were chaotic, and countless big fish flew in, scrambling for grabs, and finally a particularly vicious green head swallowed the red lobster that was only a little thin, and then quickly spit it out again.
Everyone watched with interest, pointed and pointed, and found the superiority of being born a higher animal. Cheer for the wonderful lobster carvings.
After the excitement of the lobster, he naturally turned to Wen Zhen again, and Wen Zhen was still on the high platform, with his clothes fluttering and holding a radish in his hand.
When all the attention was on her, someone finally noticed that something was wrong.
"Miss Wen doesn't seem to have touched all along......"
At that moment, another man came up on the deck.
Pink and yellow clothes, petite and sweet, eyes flowing, smiling and waving hello to everyone.
Everyone was stunned.
Another Wen Zhen!
Everyone opened their mouths wide, watched the latter Wen Zhen walk all the way up to the high platform, put his arm on the shoulder of the previous Wen Zhen, picked up the radish, and ate it with a click.
When the two faces are together, you can finally see the difference.
The Wen Zhen on the stage, his skin was more translucent and crystalline, and his expression was slightly stiffer.
It turned out that her carving had already been shown!