Chapter 490: Door-to-door gifts
Yes, Mr. Liu, please. ”
Xue Yi understood what Qian Qianqian meant, turned around and made a "please" gesture, clearly not planning to let Liu Wei go, Liu Wei was helpless, this was the General's Mansion, and he couldn't escape no matter what.
The landscape map painted by Liu Wei before was still with Qian Qianqian, and she didn't take it out just now, just to see if Liu Wei was just a whim, or if she really knew something, and now it seems that Liu Wei is not a whim.
Although Qian Qianqian detained Liu Wei in the General's Mansion, the food and clothing supplies were all the best, and she also arranged for her subordinates to serve her, Liu Wei had absolutely no such treatment in Linfeng Pavilion.
"Miss Qian, that Liu Wei is just a painter, and she has nothing to do with the stinging of the two young ladies, why do you still treat him with good food and drink? If you want me to say that you should drag him to the firewood room and let him suffer a little, he will know that it is terrible. ”
Xue Yi is a person who practices martial arts, and sometimes her thoughts are indeed rude, she looks at that Liu Wei and gets angry, if it weren't for Qian Qianqian to stop her, she wouldn't have let Liu Wei feel better.
"You didn't hear Liu Wei say yesterday? He also has a lot of connections with the Ye family. ”
Qian Qianqian threw the fish food in her hand into the lake, a touch of cunning flashed in her eyes, and her eyes drooped slightly, revealing an indescribable mystery.
"You mean, it's very likely that the Ye family took advantage of him?"
Xue Yi is also a smart person, and it is not difficult to think of this layer when she thinks about it, but she has always felt that this matter has nothing to do with the Li family, but now it is beyond her expectations.
"It's uncertain right now, but in a few days, the truth will come out."
Qian Qianqian's face did not have the slightest superfluous expression, she just concentrated on feeding the fish, but her mind seemed to drift elsewhere.
Two days later, the Ye family really came to ask for someone, just like Liu Wei said, the old lady of the Ye family wanted to paint a Danqing and hang it on the day of her 80th birthday, but she couldn't find Liu Wei, so she could only come to the General's Mansion to ask for someone.
"What should I do, since Mrs. Ye has her eightieth birthday, then I will personally go with Mr. Liu and send my gift over, and I happen to pay tribute to the old lady in advance."
Qian Qianqian was very polite to the people from the Ye family, and agreed without saying a word, which surprised those families.
"Girl, we were ordered to pick up Mr. Liu, if you want to give our old lady a birthday, go to the birthday banquet on the day, and then we will have a banquet in Yefu, and you are welcome to come and enjoy the light."
One of the housekeepers smiled and spoke, and his every move was very deferential, and it seemed that he was also a smart man, and he knew how to deal with the world.
"I have never liked the excitement, let alone those banquets, besides, your Ye Mansion didn't hand me a post, so I just ran over, it's too rude, so it's better to go early."
Qian Qianqian's face did not change, it was a matter of course, this made a few family members embarrassed, they originally only wanted to pick up Liu Wei, whether they could receive it or not, they had to go back to restore their lives, Ye Pei didn't let them take Qian Qianqian back.
"What? Is Lord Ye not welcoming me? ”
Qian Qianqian frowned, her voice was mixed with a bit of grievance, and her face was slightly gloomy.
"Don't dare, how could we not welcome you? You're too worried. ”
As soon as the family heard this, he immediately explained that although Ye Pei was secretly against the General's Mansion, the matter was not put on the surface after all, if he accidentally pierced this layer of window paper, the matter would be troublesome, and it would be difficult for them to go back.
"Then let's go, Xueyi, and take all the congratulatory gifts."
Qian Qianqian got up, pretending to be happy, and her every move was full of interest, so that these family members wanted to refuse, but they had no chance.
Liu Wei was also brought out by Yuan Ying, with Yuan Ying by his side, Liu Wei didn't dare to move at all, let alone have any dissent, after all, with Yuan Ying's skills, he could correct him on the spot with one move.
The door of Yefu is very lively, and many people are arranging outside, it seems that they are going to hold a very lively birthday banquet.
"Qian Qianqian? That enchantress, what is she doing here? ”
Ye Pei was very surprised when he heard this, he had never had a good impression of Qian Qianqian, although he had only seen Qian Qianqian from afar, so he wanted to get rid of her for no reason.
"I said that I came to congratulate the old lady on her birthday, and I also brought a lot of congratulatory gifts."
The official family explained one by one, Ye Pei's face was also ugly, Xiao Mohan was not in the capital, his mother's eightieth birthday, he didn't plan to invite the general's mansion.
"Master, this man is still waiting outside, look ......"
The official family was also very embarrassed, and cautiously reminded him, Ye Pei also came back to his senses, his expression eased a little, and his eyes were not as solemn as just now.
"Since she's here, please let her in."
After thinking for a while, Ye Pei still nodded, Qian Qianqian had already arrived at the door, so it was reasonable that he shouldn't even enter the door, and now was not the time to tear his face with the General's Mansion.
Mrs. Ye Pei died early, and there was no concubine, there was only one daughter under her knees, and now she has reached the end of her life, but she has not decided on her family, her mother is alive, and she will soon be eighty years old, and the relationship in the house is much simpler than that of the Li family.
Qian Qianqian walked in with her feet raised, and under the guidance of her subordinates, she walked to the front hall, and at this time Ye Pei, his daughter and mother were all there.
"Miss Qian, I'm really sorry to let you run away for no reason, I thank you for your kindness for my mother."
Ye Pei stood up and bowed his hand to Qian Qianqian, he doesn't have a wife, so the people in charge of this mansion are Mrs. Ye and Miss Ye, and to entertain such a female guest, Ye Pei has to come in person.
"My lord, what are you talking about, you are a pillar of the imperial court, General Xiao often mentions you in front of me, saying that you understand the righteousness, are loyal to the imperial court, and are a rare general.
Qian Qianqian did not show weakness at all, isn't it just business blowing each other? When no one knows it, although she has never been an official, she has also seen others do it, so she has a mirror in her heart.
"The girl has won the award, I am a useless person, thanks to the emperor and General Xiao not giving up, I have a half-official position in this court, where can it be so useful?"
Ye Pei is very humble, very different from Li Huai, these two people look at it, civil officials are not like civilian officials, and military generals are not like military generals, which is very strange.
"Lord Ye is so modest, Xiao Guo can have a virtuous minister like you, it is really a blessing for the people, these congratulatory gifts are carefully selected by me from the General's Mansion, congratulations to the old lady on her eightieth birthday, and please smile with the old lady."
Qian Qianqian turned her head and made a look, and Xue Yi immediately presented the congratulatory gifts, although they were all wrapped in boxes, but just looking at the gold leaf on the box, she knew that the contents must be worth a lot of money.
"The girl is so polite, then I will accept it for my mother, thank you for the girl's kindness."
Ye Pei nodded, he knew very well in his heart that since Qian Qianqian had already sent the things, he had no intention of taking them away, so instead of prevaricating in every way, it was better to accept it gladly.
"This is Miss Ye, she is really a beauty, she has reached the age of marriage, I don't know if Lord Ye has a favorite son-in-law in his heart?"
Qian Qianqian's gaze bypassed Ye Pei, looked at Miss Ye, and looked carefully, this Miss Ye family did not look much like Ye Pei, probably more like her mother.
"The little girl is still young, and Weichen still wants to keep her for a few more years, so he hasn't thought about this marriage."
Ye Pei bowed slightly, what he said was high-sounding, but Qian Qianqian felt that this Ye Pei wanted their Ye family to be a queen in the future.
"Oh, Miss Ye is such a rare beauty, and she has been delayed in marrying, how many men in the capital have to covet her? Lord Ye, although this jade is precious, if you keep it in your arms, you won't see the light for a long time, and the color will be dull, and then it will be no different from an ordinary stubborn stone, which is not interesting. ”
Qian Qianqian quietly hinted that Ye Pei was a smart person and should understand what she meant, but eighty percent of them couldn't listen to her.
"Thank you girl for reminding me, Weichen kept it in mind, but Weichen remembered that General Xiao said that when he returned triumphantly, he would marry the girl, and I hope to be able to ask for a cup of wine at that time."
Ye Pei was very respectful, speaking of this, a smile appeared on his face, looking very friendly, if he didn't know, he thought he was a rare good official.
"That's natural, don't say it's a wedding wine when the time comes, this wedding banquet and candy are indispensable."
Qian Qianqian didn't deny it, anyway, now that everyone in the capital knows that she is the future general's wife, then she has nothing to hide, so she just accepts it happily, anyway, this is not a bad thing.
Ye Pei just smiled faintly and didn't say anything more, but Qian Qianqian felt that his smile was really meaningful, as if he was watching a good show in secret.
"Hurry up and let Mr. Liu come and paint me a picture of Danqing, my old woman doesn't know how many days she can live, if I have three long and two short in the future, leave a painting in the house, you all have a thought."
Old Madam Ye, who was sitting above, suddenly spoke, looking a little confused, after all, she was a person who was over the age of old, and her speech was inevitably reversed, and she lost her manners unconsciously.
"Miss Qian, I know that Mr. Liu has always been in the General's Mansion, and today I invited him over to describe Danqing to my mother, don't you mind."
Ye Pei looked at Qian Qianqian and cautiously probed, in the eyes of outsiders, it seemed as if Qian Qianqian was his master.
"Of course, I followed Mr. Liu to see how he depicted portraits, and I happened to go back and learn from him."
Qian Qianqian immediately nodded and explained well, so that she would have a reason to stay here and watch Liu Wei paint.
Although Ye Pei was reluctant, he couldn't drive Qian Qianqian away, so he could only agree and let the maid go and make good tea for Qian Qianqian.
Mrs. Ye sat upright in the hall, Ye Pei put ink rice paper and brush in front of her, Qian Qianqian sniffed carefully, it was still that special fragrance, it seemed that Liu Wei was not lying, it was the problem of ink.
Liu Wei painted attentively, every board and glance were very similar, he was eating this bowl of rice, and he couldn't smash his signboard, and Mrs. Ye was also very cooperative, except for blinking, she really didn't move.
Qian Qianqian watched from the side, put down the teacup in her hand, and gradually turned her eyes outside, she wanted to see if there were any bees in this Ye Mansion.