Chapter 161: Staying at the Shen family

Large snowflakes fell, and the sky and the earth became white in a moment

Shen Muqing instructed Mingxia with some worry: "You ask the mother-in-law to send more charcoal to Xiao Gongzi's side - there is no fire wall in the west wing, and the brazier must burn more vigorously!"

Mingxia, who was sitting on the kang side brocade machine doing needlework, hurriedly put down the things in her hand and stood up with a smile: "Grandma, I'll go and confess!"

Shen Muqing nodded, lowered her head and embroidered the upper of the shoe - she was making shoes for Dashe.

The heavy snow continued, it fell for seven or eight days, and the weather became very cold, but Xiao Sa has been inviting people from the household department, the military department and the five military governors to eat in the past few days, often full of alcohol, and only came back in the middle of the night.

I don't know how the business is going?

Although he lives in the same courtyard, Xiao Sa either goes out to run errands, or Shen Zhen writes in the study, not to mention talking, even if they have few opportunities to meet.

Shen Muqing thought of his "plan".

I don't know when I can show Xiao Sa.

If Xiao Sa also thinks it is good, when Jingshu comes, he will be more confident when he discusses with her - after all, Xiao Sa knows more about the world than himself.

After a long while, Mingxia turned back with a smile.

"Grandma, Xiao Gongzi just came back!

Shen Muqing was stunned: "Why is it so early today?"

Mingxia said with a smile: "I said that I invited Lord Wang, the squire of the Ministry of War, to dinner, but it turned out that Lord Wang couldn't go for a while, so he came back early." ”

Shen Muqing nodded, seeing that it was still early, he picked up the "plan" and got off the kang: "Let's go to Xiao Gongzi to have a look!" ”

Mingxia responded, asked the little maid to take a cloak and an umbrella, and accompanied Shen Muqing to the wing where Xiao Sa lived.

Yuliang was clearing the snow, and when he saw Shen Muqing, he was startled, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute, saying, "The son was called to the study by the master." ”

Shen Muqing sighed slightly.

Shen Zhen's precautions, Ying Fan and others' diligence, where can't Shen Muqing feel it?

It's just that she has her own knots.

The world is too tolerant of men and too harsh on women...... Not to mention that she finally got rid of a marriage that made her feel suffocated, and she didn't want to jump in and be constrained by it at all, just because the object was Xiao Sa, she wouldn't consider it - not that he was not good enough, nor that he was not good enough, on the contrary, in the face of Xiao Sa, who had a good impression, it was impossible for her to look at some problems that would inevitably arise in marriage with a normal heart. For example: through the room. Another example: taking a concubine.

There is also a reminder that Li once was.

Because there is no hope, there will be no disappointment.

Because there is no love, there is no sadness.

She was really afraid that she would not be able to help it when the time came, and she would cry hysterically to Xiao Sa...

Or rather, she's just selfish!

Selfishly trying to protect yourself from being hurt again!

The thought flashed, and Shen Muqing couldn't help but smile bitterly.

People are self-exalted without seeking products. If you give up that thought, you will naturally become open.

"Let's go, let's go to the master's study." Shen Muqing smiled and instructed Mingxia, "I just have something to look for Xiao Gongzi." ”

After all, Mingxia has served Shen Muqing for many years, and her changes, Mingxia faintly feels something.

Before Xiao Gongzi came here, his aunt's concern for him was vague, but since Xiao Gongzi came, his aunt and grandmother seem to have suddenly become straightforward.

Is this a good thing? Or is it a bad thing?

Mingxia instinctively felt uneasy.

She cautiously followed Shen Muqing to Shen Zhen's study.

The study was quiet, and a few light smoke rose from the cloisonné enamel potpourri tripod, and the room was filled with a faint sandalwood incense.

In front of the wide painting case, Shen Zhen was waving his pen to his heart's content, while Xiao Sa was serving with a painting disc in his hand.

Shen Muqing came in, and Shen Zhen, who had been groomed, did not stop writing, and did not even look at her.

Xiao Sa has been around Shen Zhen for the past few days, and he feels very sensitively that Shen Zhen doesn't like him to come into contact with Shen Muqing.

I don't know if it's etiquette? Or is there some other reason?

He had been thinking about it.

So in front of Shen Zhen, he just smiled and bowed lightly to Shen Muqing.

Shen Muqing smiled, blessed him, and politely shouted "Xiao Gongzi".

Xiao Sa glanced at Shen Zhen, who was painting at the desk, and politely called her "Miss Shen".

Shen Zhen suddenly paused and glanced up at Xiao Sa.

Xiao Sa avoided Shen Zhen's gaze and looked down at Shen Zhen's unfinished paintings.

Shen Zhen's brows frowned almost invisibly.

Shen Muqing saw it clearly, sighed slightly in his heart, and had to pretend to be more than that, and walked to the painting case with a smile: "What is the master painting?" ”

Shen Zhen put down his pen and said with a smile: "Yuan Yu celebrates his birthday in two days, and I will draw a picture for him as a birthday gift." Look at it, how do I paint? ”

He painted a picture of Xuemei Aohan.

A few knotted red plums stretched out next to the two patchwork Taihu Lake stones.

Others say that calligraphy and painting are not separated, but Shen Zhen is an exception, his handwriting is very good, but his painting is not flattering.

Yuan Yu is a famous painter in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and on his birthday, there must be a lot of people who send words and paintings, and most of the people present are well-known literati in the Great Zhou.

Shen Muqing thought for a while, and finally decided to tell the truth: "Master, the layout is a bit dull, especially the two stones under the plum, which are less rugged!" "

Shen Zhen put down his pen and let out a long sigh.

Xiao Sa saw that Shen Zhen was already a little apprehensive because of Shen Muqing's words, and became very depressed, and hurriedly smiled: "Why don't we move a piece of Taihu Lake stone to paint it?"

Shen Zhen didn't agree, put down his pen, and sat down on the drunkard chair next to him to drink tea.

What kind of attitude is this?

Shen Muqing was a little embarrassed and glanced at Xiao Sa, who was as usual with a straight face, and smiled to relieve him: "Lord Yuan helped me a lot before. On his old man's birthday, I should also do my best. Master, I'll draw, you help with the inscription, okay? ”

"Forget it." Shen Zhen was a little sullen, "I'm not good at drawing flowers and birds, this is just practicing the brush." Yuan Yu's birthday, I will write a letter! ”

Having said that, there was still a bit of depression in his tone.

At this point, it can be regarded as a decision. But Xiao Sa jumped out, he rolled up his sleeves, and said with a smile: "I'll go to the garden to bring you a piece of Taihu Lake stone...

Shen Muqing glared at him: "On this cold day, what are you doing with Taihu Stone." Besides, Chinese painting is freehand, not realistic.

Xiao Sa ignored him and walked straight out: "I'll be fine right away!" ”

Shen Muqing was about to say something, but suddenly realized: Shen Zhen has not been silent all along!

In other words, he did not object to Xiao Sa's decision to move stones!

She looked at Shen Zhen with some astonishment.

The corners of Shen Zhen's mouth curled slightly, and he was turning over the Buddhist scriptures in his hand with a comfortable expression.

Could it be that you are used to being an official... Waiting for someone from time to time?

Or, just to make things difficult for Xiao Sa?

Shen Muqing was in his heart and helped Shen Zhen put away the paper on the painting case.

Shen Zhen chatted with Shen Muqing.

"What are you doing here?" There was a hint of doubt in his tone.

Shen Muqing pouted and said with a smile: "I'm here to find Xiao Sa."

"Oh?" Shen Zhen sat up straight in shock, "What are you looking for him for?" ”

Shen Muqing told Shen Zhen that he wanted Xiao Sa to help him run a tea shop, and took out the "plan" to Shen Zhen to see:... I work behind closed doors, he is a businessman, help me take a look, and I have a better grasp. ”

Shen Zhen opened the "plan" and looked at it carefully.

Shen Zhen's expression was a little unimpressed at first, but gradually, it became solemn.

It can be seen that Shen Muqing has spent a lot of effort in this regard, and some of the measures can even be said to be quite bold, which is a method that has never been seen before.

Although Shen Zhen does not understand business, he understands politics and has the vision and strategy of a politician.

He quickly read the weight of this "plan".

If she helps Shen Muqing, she may become a successful businesswoman because of this, but if she really does business and steals the limelight from men, wouldn't it be even more difficult to marry?

Shen Zhen hesitated, Xiao Sa had already moved a piece of Taihu Lake Stone in.

"Uncle, look, where should I put it?"

The snowflakes fell on his face and turned into water stains, and the snow on his hair and shoulders met the heating in the house, and the opening began to melt - his whole body looked wet, and his hands holding the Taihu Lake stone were red.

Shen Zhen stood up slowly and methodically, and hesitated: "I'll take a look, where to put it?" At the desk? In the way. Put it in the case hall? The ritual painting case is too far away. Where should I put it?"

When he was thinking about it, Xiao Sa stood there with a smiling face holding the Taihu Lake stone.

"Put it in the corner!" Shen Muqing couldn't help but speak, "You put it in the corner!" Neither takes up space. And you can build a shape. ”

Xiao Sa looked at Shen Zhen.

Shen Zhen was silent and walked to the corner of the wall to take a look. Said: "Isn't there a high flower here?" ”

"There are no things on the flowers." Shen Muqing took a few steps forward and dragged the flower table to the bookcase on the side, and called Mingxia: "Send it to your aunt, and let your aunt receive it from the library." ”

That's a tall table of rosewood.

Mingxia responded, and hurriedly called the little maid to drag the flowers out.

Shen Zhen glanced at Shen Muqing, who was a little blue, and was silent for a while before nodding to Xiao Sa: "You put that Taihu stone in the corner of the wall!" ”

Xiao Sa hurriedly responded and put the Taihu Stone in the corner.

He was about to get up and move the second piece, when Shen Muqing said, "You wait!" ”

Xiao Sa stood still and looked at Shen Muqing.

The gaze is very calm, there is no resentment, and there is no dissatisfaction.

Shen Muqing pursed his lips, looked at the place where the Taihu Lake Stone was placed, and said, "You move it out, place it a foot away from the wall, and then move a smaller Taihu Lake Stone later, and then lean against the wall on top of this piece." I'll let Baimu come in with a pot of money oranges and put them next to this stone, which can barely be regarded as a scene.

Xiao Sa didn't respond, but looked at Shen Zhen.

Shen Zhen turned his face sideways and snorted softly: "You go and move another piece in!" ”

Xiao Sa glanced at Shen Muqing and left.

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Chapter 161: Staying at the Shen family