Xie Jiameng, who went back to sleep at dawn, slept until noon before she opened her eyes in a daze, and when she saw that the sky was transparent, she was suddenly shocked and shouted, "Taro taro!" What time is it? The second aunt also asked me to accompany the guests today! ”

Taro turned the screen and opened the tent, "Don't worry, girl, the cousin came in the morning, and the slave maid said that the girl hadn't slept all night, so the cousin said that she went to tell the second lady to let the girl rest well, and told the slaves and maids not to disturb."

Xie Jiameng was relieved at this time, and suddenly remembered again, and hurriedly said, "Hurry up, I'm going to get up, go and ask if that Master Chu is with the uncle."

Xie Jiameng washed up, ate something at random, and the little girl who went to inquire about the news came back, and told that Chu Lang had just come out of Chongguang Courtyard, thinking that he had just had lunch with Xie Tanwei, and now he went back to the guest house to rest.

Xie Jiameng hurriedly said, "Quick, invite him to Chongguang Courtyard, just say that the fourth brother asked him to talk."

Xie Jiashu was almost healed from his injuries and had already returned to Chongguang Courtyard.

The little girl hurriedly responded, Xie Jiameng herself hurried over, and just happened to catch up with Chu Lang in the pavilion behind the shadow wall of the Chongguang courtyard, she eased her breath and shouted, "Lord Chu."

Chu Lang turned his head in surprise, and then a meaningful smile appeared on his righteous and awe-inspiring face, and he leaned over and clenched his fists, "I've seen Miss Xie."

Xie Jiameng returned the salute, "Lord Chu is going to see the fourth brother?" ”

"Fourth Young Master Xie is called."

Xie Jiameng glanced at the little girl, "I happen to have something to ask Master Chu, if you want to delay for a while, you go and talk to the fourth brother."

The little girl left in response, Xie Jiameng pointed to the pavilion, "Master Chu, how about we go sit there for a while?" ”

Chu Lang nodded, and the two entered the pavilion one after the other, Xie Jiameng spread out the painting in his arms, "I heard that Master Chu is talented and has a high level of talent, not only does the article do well, but also the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are also excellent, I painted a painting yesterday, and I also ask Lord Chu to give me advice."

Chu Lang saw that her expression was solemn and earnest, and he couldn't figure out her intention for a while, could it really be that he came to ask for advice on the way of Danqing?

He looked at her quietly, looked at her carefully, and said for a while, "Your uncle pointed out this painting?" ”

Xie Jiameng nodded, "Although Uncle's painting is not as famous as his calligraphy, it is also very good, at least Uncle Xie has the best painting in the alley."

Chu Lang pointed to the bamboo of her painting and said, "You can see that your brushes are mostly center-forwards, and they are obviously influenced by your uncle's idea of the same origin of calligraphy and painting."

Only you [ ] are different from your uncle, he mostly relies on talent in the way of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, while you use more hard work."

Xie Jiameng nodded in admiration, "Uncle also told me that I am not as talented as him, and it is not appropriate for him to guide me, but I can't find a better master."

Chu Lang saw that her expression was serious and frank, and he couldn't help but smile, "After all, there are a few talented people in this world, and they study hard and practice hard the day after tomorrow, as long as they get the Fa, they may not be as good as those with excellent talents."

The way of painting, the pen needs a lot of hooking, rubbing, smudging, dyeing, so the pen should be more flexible than writing, and the side should be more than the center.

Xie Jiameng nodded again and again, "Taro, quick, you go to the fourth brother to borrow pen and ink, I'll try it, hey, Lord Chu, don't you be busy walking?" I'm drawing, and you're talking to me."

Chu Lang smiled slightly, really got up and stood beside her, carefully instructed her to use the pen, half an hour later, Xie Jiameng looked at the painting she had just completed in surprise, and said continuously, "Lord Chu, what you said is really useful!" Uncle always said that my paintings lacked aura, and I saw that this one had aura more than all my previous paintings! ”

Chu Lang nodded, "If you work harder in this area in the future, you will draw better."

Xie Jiameng laughed happily, and thought again, "Lord Chu, will you come to our house in the future?" Or if I can't, can I write to you? ”

Chu Lang's eyes became mysterious, and he nodded, "Naturally."

Xie Jiameng was even happier, smiling like a flower, "That's great, Lord Chu, you are really a good person!" ”

Chu Lang smiled, since he was hit by Tanhua, this is the first time that someone has praised him for being a good person, "You haven't heard of me?" ”

"I've heard of it! Uncle talked to me about it, and the second sister, the second sister also talked to me about you yesterday! said that you are quite good at painting, and my uncle praised you! ”

Chu Lang was taken aback, "Second sister? Are you Miss Xie San? ”

Xie Jiameng nodded, "Yes!" My second sister and I look exactly the same, and outsiders often admit mistakes."

Chu Lang's eyes darkened, "So that's the case, how did your second sister tell you about me?" ”

Where could Xie Jiameng think of the deep meaning in his words, and said unguardedly, "The second sister said that you are very good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially the painting, and people often ask you to judge the authenticity of ancient paintings, and even the uncle occasionally has to ask you when he is not sure."

"So, what else? In addition to mentioning me yesterday, has your second sister mentioned me at any other time? ”

Xie Jiameng thought about it carefully and said, "I also mentioned it once, saying that you are very powerful, Miao Shoufu colluded with Zhou Yushi to kill King Ningjun, it was you who saw through Miao Shoufu's conspiracy!" ”

When she said this, she stood up and felt a deep blessing to Chu Lang, "Lord Chu, thank you!" King Ningjun is very good, thank you for saving him."

Chu Lang raised his eyebrows, it seems that this girl's standard for judging a good person is a bit strange, no wonder he is a good person.

Chu Lang was afraid that she would be suspicious, so he asked instead, "Then what did your uncle say about me?" ”

"Oh, Uncle only mentioned it once, saying that the Yizhihua surnamed Chu has to make up for any excitement, I just heard it, and asked Uncle what kind of excitement it was, but Uncle refused to tell me."

Xie Jiameng looked Chu Lang up and down as she spoke, and asked suspiciously, "Why did Uncle call you a flower?" ”

Chu Lang, "...... Naturally, it's because I'm born well! ”

Xie Jiameng was stunned, and then became even more puzzled, "But you are not as good as your uncle!" ”

Chu Lang, "......"

Sure enough, the little girl surnamed Qiu is a cousin!

"It's not as good-looking as King Ningjun, not as good-looking as the eldest brother, not as good-looking as the fourth brother, not as good-looking as the uncle, and not as good-looking as the cousin-"

Seeing that Xie Jiameng was still holding her fingers and wanted to continue counting, Chu Lang couldn't bear to interrupt her, "Enough is enough, I'm just a flower, they are all a garden flower, I naturally can't compare!" ”

I feel like I don't want to see this stupid girl again in my life!

Xie Jiameng was about to speak, when she heard a voice with a little childish voice hurriedly sound, "Third sister! ”

But it's Xie Jiashu.

Xie Jiashu walked in a hurry, red clouds appeared on his pale little face, Xie Jiameng hurriedly greeted him, "Fourth brother, the doctor told you not to leave the house easily."

"As soon as I woke up from a nap, I heard that you and Lord Chu-" Xie Jiashu paused his voice and looked at Chu Lang who approached with a light smile.

Although he was much better, he was still ordered by his family to recuperate in the room, and he was not allowed to go out easily, he fell asleep, and the maids did not dare to wake him up.

Chu Lang raised his eyebrows, "Fourth Master Xie ordered someone to call Chu to speak, but he was lying on a soft bed, why is this?" ”

Xie Jiashu glanced at Xie Jiameng, saw that she was panicked, and said quietly, "Xie is sick, he fell asleep unconsciously just now, and his subordinates didn't dare to disturb him, but he was snubbing Lord Chu, and he still looked at Lord Chu Haihan."

Chu Lang raised his eyebrows, "It's easy to say, I don't know what happened when Fourth Master Xie called Chu?" ”

Xie Jiashu said very quickly, "I have a new ancient painting, and I want to ask Lord Chu to appraise one or two."

Xie Jiameng immediately came to her senses, "Ah, fourth brother, when did you get the ancient painting?" I'll go too! ”

Xie Jiashu, "...... It's better for the third sister to invite the uncle to come and taste it together."

Xie Jiameng said, "Taro, go quickly!" ”

Xie Jiashu, "......"

Chu Lang sneered, and hurriedly clenched his fists to block the corners of his upturned mouth.

Xie Jiameng didn't realize it, and greeted with a smile, "Lord Chu, please here, fourth brother, let me tell you, Lord Chu is very powerful!" Just now, Master Chu could see at a glance that I was using the wrong pen when drawing, and Uncle didn't even see it......"

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When Chu Lang came out of the Chongguang courtyard and returned to the guest room, he happened to meet Xie Jianing and Qiu Xiyin in the back garden, and Chu Lang hurriedly avoided the side and bowed.

Qiu Xiyin and the others also stopped and saluted, "Lord Chu."

Chu Lang saluted again, his eyes swept over Xie Jianing, well, although the sisters look exactly the same, their demeanor and temperament are very different, the sister is quiet and gentle, as for the silly girl, he didn't know it before, but if he knows it, even if a hundred people look exactly like her, he can recognize it at a glance.

Originally, after this salute, Qiu Xiyin and the others should have walked past him, but they didn't want to, Xie Jianing suddenly said, "I have heard Chu Zhongcheng's tongue like an arrow for a long time, and if you don't want to look at it, you can't give in, no wonder you can protect yourself by walking on the blade."

After the case of Miao Yandao, Chu Lang gained fame and fortune, and has been promoted to the middle of the fourth grade of imperial history.

Xie Jianing's words were too polite, Chu Lang smiled, and Qiu Xiyin looked at Xie Jianing in surprise, "Second cousin? ”

Xie Jianing snorted, raised her feet and left, Qiu Xiyin looked at her and then at Chu Lang, even more inexplicable.

Xie Jianing shouted in front, "Yinyin! ”

Qiu Xiyin bent his knees at Chu Lang and chased Xie Jianing away.

Chu Lang watched the backs of the two of them go away, the second girl of the Xie family was not at all like Xie Jiameng who would praise him with his sister like Xie Jiameng!

So, is there something wrong with Miss Xie Er? Or did Xie Jiameng tell a lie?

Without thinking about it, Chu Lang made a judgment, as for what is wrong with Second Miss Xie, it is naturally impossible for him as an outsider to figure out the twists and turns in the house, but he can ask!

Chu Lang hurriedly walked back to the guest room, wrote a few lines briefly, sealed it, and called the attendants, "Quick, send it back to the capital immediately, I will reply early tomorrow morning."

The attendants took the order and departed......

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Early the next morning, Chu Lang received a reply, with only three words on a big piece of paper, "Don't marry."

Chu Lang stared at it for a long time, lit the candle, placed the letter on it, and slowly watched it burn out before ordering the attendants to clean it up.

After a while, the attendant came to report, "Mrs. Xie has invited my lord."

Chu Lang laughed, all the in-laws who were stranded in the Xie family yesterday left, Old Lady Xie should have time to deal with her own affairs, and if that Second Miss Xie really had any plans, presumably, they would meet soon.

Chu Langxin walked out of the guest house, and as soon as he entered the front garden, he saw Xie Jianing holding a basket in his hand from a distance, standing on the road leading from the guest house to the outer study.

Getting closer, Chu Lang saw Xie Jianing hanging his head and playing with the spring flowers in the basket, as if he was waiting for someone.

Chu Lang deliberately slowed down, and sure enough, after a while, he saw Xie Jiameng running over in a hurry, and Xie Jianing took a few steps to talk to her.

Chu Lang saw that they had all arrived, so he stepped forward unhurriedly to salute.

Xie Jiameng was very happy to see him, and said happily, "Master Chu, I practiced for half a night yesterday according to the method you taught me, and the more I practiced, the more handy I became, and I went to find Yinyin early this morning, and Yinyin said that my path is right, and I have made great progress!" ”

Xie Jianing glanced at Chu Lang vigilantly, and said coldly, "Lord Chu has good skills."

Xie Jiameng was unconscious, and said excitedly, "Yes! Lord Chu is very powerful! People say that talking to you is better than reading a book for ten years, and Lord Chu is like that! Lord Chu, you will come to our family more often in the future! ”

Chu Lang smiled and waved his hands, "Thank you so much for the praise of the three girls, Chu is ashamed."

Xie Jianing pulled Xie Jiameng back a few steps, "Ah Meng, let's go."

Xie Jiameng smiled at Chu Lang and blessed him, "Lord Chu, we still have to go to send flowers to our grandfather, so we will retire first."

Chu Lang smiled, "That's a coincidence, I'm also going to visit Mrs. Xie, why don't we go together?" ”

"Okay!"

Xie Jianing twisted her eyebrows and looked at Xie Jiameng, "Ah Meng, you go first, I'll say a few words to Lord Chu."

Xie Jiameng had always listened to Xie Jianing's words, and left obediently, Chu Langmu sent her away, and asked with a smile, "I don't know what Second Miss Xie wants to say to Chu?" ”

Xie Jianing pursed her lips and said coldly, "I don't care what kind of thoughts you have, stay away from my third sister and the Xie family!" ”

Chu Lang was not angry, and asked suspiciously, "Stay away from Miss Xie?" Isn't it because Miss Xie and Miss Xie praised me for being good at painting, so Miss Xie came to me to discuss my painting skills? ”

Xie Jianing's face was even colder, "Who doesn't know Chu Zhongcheng's name?" Only Ah Meng can pick up the benefits of others and listen."

Chu Lang was even more puzzled, "My name? What kind of daimyo do I have? I remember that although Chu Lang's reputation among high-ranking officials and nobles is not very good, he is still good among the people!

The people of the entire capital, including the masters and students of the Xie family, who don't know that I, Chu Lang, am not afraid of the powerful and specialize in eliminating harm for the people? ”

Xie Jianing said, "You don't want to put gold on your face!" It's just a different way to step on someone else to climb up! ”

Chu Lang smiled lightly, meaning something, "It seems that Second Miss Xie knows someone Chu very well!" ”

Xie Jianing was furious, raised his hand and hit Chu Lang, Chu Lang reached out and pinched her wrist, and slammed it, Xie Jianing took several steps back, fell to the ground, and exhaled in pain.

The maid, who was standing a little farther away, was startled and hurriedly ran forward to help her up, "Girl, how are you?" ”

Xie Jianing helped her to barely stand firm, and her gaze at Chu Lang almost burst into flames.

Chu Lang flicked his sleeves, and was calm, "Second Miss Xie, if you think that I, Chu someone, is a gentleman who can't fight back and scold and can't fight back, then it's a big mistake."

Xie Jianing was even more angry, "You! Sure enough, I read that right! ”

Chu Lang glanced at her casually, "Let me guess, although you are in pain at this time, although you are angry, you must be secretly happy in your heart, and you will definitely rush to complain to Mrs. Xie before me later, saying that my words are not true, which makes you angry."

Mrs. Xie may be angry with your impulsive words and deeds, and may punish you, but you can escape the relationship with me because of this, and you can always get it."