The night is low, the wind is clear and the moon is bright.

The Assassin's Mansion, the lights are dim, and the glitz and bustle of the day have faded, leaving only the quiet night.

In the study, Lord Thorn leaned back in his chair tiredly, closing his eyes and recuperating while listening to the butler's report.

"The congratulatory gifts sent by officials from all over the country have all been counted and put into storage, totaling 10,000 taels of silver, 54 volumes of calligraphy and paintings, 86 pieces of jade, 126 pieces of porcelain and antiques, and 10 hundred-year-old ginseng and 3 thousand-year-old ginseng......

Shen Ye opened his eyes and asked, "Does the Xu Mansion have a gift?" ”

The housekeeper was stunned for a moment, "Is the Lord talking about the Xu Mansion next door?" ”

Shen Ye nodded.

"It seems to be a box, if you want to take a look, the old servant went to the housekeeper and said tentatively. He was so busy today that he couldn't remember what congratulatory gifts Xu Fu sent.

"Well, just find a little guy and send it to the study. Uncle Wang, rest early1 Shen Ye said.

The butler hurriedly replied, took a few steps forward and put the gift list on the desk, and then bowed and retreated.

Shen Ye picked up the gift list, glanced at it roughly, and smiled at Shen Yun who was standing next to him: "If these are exchanged for silver, there should be more than 100,000 taels!" Three years of Qingzhi County, 100,000 snowflakes of silver, the ancients did not deceive me 1

Shen Yun's face was unwavering, "My lord is in a high position now, I'm afraid there will be more in the future." ”

"It's hard to be a clean official! I've also learned to take bribes......" Shen Ye sighed, "Ah Yun, do you think I've changed?" ”

"Adults are still the same as before, and they haven't changed." Shen Yun replied solemnly.

Shen Ye smiled bitterly, "People, they all change!" Just hope I don't become unrecognizable......"

At this time, the little servant came in with a wooden box, put it on the desk, and said respectfully: "My lord, this is a congratulatory gift from the Xu Mansion." ”

"Hmm. Let's go down1 Shen Ye nodded and said.

The little servant immediately bowed and withdrew.

Shen Ye opened the box and took out a scroll of paintings inside, and Shen Yun hurriedly stepped forward to help unfold it together.

It is a landscape painting, the artistic conception is transcendent, and it looks like the true handiwork of Wang Mengzhi, a master of landscapes.

"She likes calligraphy and painting—" Shen Ye didn't know what to think of, and snorted.

Shen Yun took a closer look, estimated it in his heart, and said, "My lord, if this painting is genuine, I'm afraid it is worth a thousand gold!" Wang Mengzhi's paintings are not one in ten, and they have no price. ”

"Take it," Shen Ye said in a deep voice.

When Shen Yun heard this, he carefully rolled up the painting, put it in the wooden box, and sighed at the end: "Miss Xu won't find a more delicate box to hold such a priceless painting!" Just put it in an ordinary wooden box......"

"I guess that although she likes calligraphy and painting, she doesn't know how to appreciate it.1 Shen Ye chuckled, "I don't know if she will regret not being the first when she learns the value of this painting in the future-"

Shen Yun smiled rarely, glanced at the snow-white wall next to the bookshelf, and suggested, "My lord, it is better to hang this painting in the study, so that adults can enjoy it in their spare time." ”

Shen Ye heard the words and asked: "This kind of famous painting, you are not afraid of thieves?" ”

Shen Yun shook his head and replied firmly: "There are subordinates here, and others don't want to take away a piece of waste paper.1

"Then you find a place to hang it." Shen Ye said casually.

Shen Yun immediately set about hanging the painting. Within a quarter of an hour, there was a landscape painting on the wall of the study, facing the desk.

Shen Ye sat behind the table, and as soon as he raised his eyes, he saw the huge landscape painting opposite, which was really a little refreshing.

The night is getting deeper, Xu Mansion.

Xu Qinghe was about to change his clothes and rest, but when he saw his mother coming in a hurry, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Why did Mother come here so late? It's time to rest early. Xu Qinghe said softly.

Mrs. Xu hurriedly entered the bedroom, waved away the maids, and asked solemnly, "What congratulatory gift did you give to Lord Shen today?" ”

Xu Qinghe saw that his mother came late at night and asked about this trivial matter, so he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Mother is making such a fuss, I thought something was wrong1."

"What kind of congratulatory gift is it given?" Mrs. Xu asked again.

Xu Qinghe saw that his mother was serious, and his heart suddenly chuckled, and he replied with a little weakness and shortness: "I picked a painting in the warehouse......"

"But that landscape map painted by Wang Mengzhi?"

Xu Qinghe nodded anxiously, thinking in his heart whether he should have given away his parents' fixed relatives tokens! Otherwise, why did the mother react so strongly?

Mrs. Xu poked her daughter's forehead hatefully and reprimanded: "I will let you send a valuable gift, and you will give away Wang Mengzhi's painting!" Are you stupid 1

Xu Qinghe looked at Mrs. Xu in puzzlement and said, "Mother, I knew that Wang's paintings were valuable, so I picked one of his landscape paintings. Anyway, there is still one at home, why is my mother so excited? ”

Mrs. Xu was so angry that she hurriedly went to sit on the couch, took a breath, and continued to count: "Wang Mengzhi's paintings have been circulated no more than five so far. Your grandfather spent half his life in poverty, and he didn't know how much money he had exhausted, so he collected two of them, and he has always regarded them as treasures. Until you were born, your grandfather was overjoyed, and happily donated these two paintings to Xu's house. ”

When Xu Qinghe heard this for the first time, he was quite resentful: "Since this painting is precious, why didn't my mother tell me earlier1."

Mrs. Xu said hatefully: "How can I tell you? This painting is worth a fortune, what if you sell it for silver1

Xu Qinghe couldn't cry or laugh, "Mother actually thinks of me like this!" I'm not a money-eyed person, so I want to sell paintings for money1

"It's not like you haven't done this kind of thing.1 Mrs. Xu complained.

Xu Qinghe explained weakly after hearing this: "Mother, the time I sold my paintings was because there was not enough cash in the shop and I couldn't settle the bill, so I had to make this decision!" There are so many paintings and calligraphy at home, I thought that I would lose nothing by selling one or two of them. ”

"The paintings and calligraphy in the family are the painstaking efforts of your father and your grandfather. In the past, you sold paintings to save emergencies, but there was a reason for it, so I didn't blame you. But now, you have casually given the most valuable painting in the Xu Mansion, and the congratulatory gift is too heavy1

Xu Qinghe was very embarrassed, "The congratulatory gift has been given, do you want me to be cheeky and want to come back?" ”

Mrs. Xu let out a long sigh and reprimanded, "Since it was given to Lord Shen, what do you want to come back for!" I'm just here to admonish you, so that you can be more cautious in your gift-giving in the future.1

"The Assassin's Mansion held a housewarming banquet today, and your shot is a priceless landscape painting. Next time there is a happy event in Lord Shen's mansion, what will you use as a congratulatory gift? Mrs. Xu continued, "For the family of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, the congratulatory gifts received are more expensive than each time, is it possible that you are a rich man, and the gifts you give are cheaper and cheaper?" ”

After listening to his mother's words, Xu Qinghe deeply realized that he was careless, so he said sincerely: "Mother, I know my mistake and will never make it again in the future." ”

End of chapter

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