Chapter 92: A change of heart
"How can I not be angry? Song Qian will come to steal the limelight from me every time, this is not to take me seriously." Zhao Liuyin's heart was full of anger at the moment, and he gritted his teeth and said, without the demeanor of a young lady.
Hongyin was afraid that yelling here would cause trouble, so she hurriedly stopped Zhao Liuyin and said, "Miss, there is a lot of noise here. Besides, if Master Kuwagawa listened to it, wouldn't there be no chance?"
was said like this, Zhao Liuyin also knew that he was too impulsive.
For some reason, in the past, she could endure a lot as the much-anticipated Miss Zhao in Dijing, but after meeting Song Qian, she changed a lot. Maybe she was really afraid of being compared to Song Qian, but how could she be compared to Song Qian, a village woman?
She is the eldest lady of the Zhao Mansion in the imperial capital.
Zhao Liuyin only felt that his thoughts were very chaotic at this time, and after calming down, he said to Hongyin, "Then you say, what should I do now? This Kuwagawa really doesn't seem to want to paint another picture for us."
Is it true that if she wants to find out her identity, and let Zi Sangchuan know her after moving out of the empress dowager, if the queen mother knows, she will definitely think that she is a fox and a fake tiger, and then she will have a prejudice against herself, wouldn't it be worth the loss?
Even if Zhao Liuyin wants to get this painting again, he will compare Song Qian. It's not so stupid to do this.
Hongyin analyzed beside him: "Miss, now that the blessing is coming to an end, our time here is short, and besides, the Queen Mother's birthday is approaching, if we can't get the painting, we will definitely delay things." If so, the Queen Mother gave you a chance, but you failed because Song Qian was in the way, which will definitely make the Queen Mother feel that you are not doing well. When the time comes, there is a high probability that there will be a divide."
Hearing Hongyin's words, Zhao Liuyin said impatiently, "I naturally know that the Queen Mother will be dissatisfied with us, I want to ask you if there is any way to solve this matter."
Hongyin was suddenly dumbfounded, she did think of a few ways, but after thinking about it carefully, she didn't say it when she felt that it was inappropriate.
In the past few days, Zhao Liuyin has sent someone to investigate Song Qian. I know that she has been very busy these days, like she is busy with something. Besides, it is definitely not so simple for her to come to Zisangchuan to ask for paintings, probably there are people who ask for it, after figuring it out, Zhao Liuyin probably has an idea in her heart.
Since Song Qian has a request for someone, she will definitely not let her succeed.
So she instructed Hongyin and said, "Go and find out who Song Qian wants to give this painting to, see if we know this person, and come back and tell me."
"Yes."
Hongyin did things quickly, and soon after returning home, he investigated what happened to Song Qian during this time.
She didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly came back to tell Zhao Liuyin: "Miss has found out, during this time, Song Qian and the shopkeeper of the Wang Family Xiangtang in the town are very close, she met the wife of the county commander Zeng Kang'an through Wang Niangzi, and she wanted to know the prefect's wife through her hand and the painting of Master Zi Sangchuan, probably because she had something to ask the prefect's wife."
Zhao Liuyin rubbed the body of the cup lightly and thought of an idea: "Mrs. Prefect, then you go and arrange to meet Mrs. Prefect." The time is just when Song Qian is about to meet her, and I have to go and see for myself what she has to do."
This time, she was determined to steal Song Qian's limelight.
Hongyin hurriedly went to make arrangements, and the prefect's wife knew Zhao Liuyin's reputation, so she naturally agreed to this meeting.
And Song Qian also found Mrs. County Ling at this time, and sent some pastries and snacks.
Since the county magistrate clarified the matter with Song Qian last time, she naturally knew why she came to find her, so she told her, "I have already told the prefect's wife, and she agrees with you."
In fact, when Mrs. Prefectural Commander first told Mrs. Prefect that someone wanted to ask to see her, Mrs. Prefect did not agree to meet, probably because she was high-spirited and felt that there was no need for women from the countryside to meet. Look at the book
But when she learned that the other party was Song Qian, the prefect's wife changed her mind. Because Song Qian's dessert shop is famous in the whole town of Sulou, she has also tasted it once or twice, which is really good.
And as the prefect's wife, Zhao Liuyin has heard a little about it. Although he didn't know Ji Changye's true identity, he also knew that it was a person of noble status who protected Song Qian, thinking that Song Qian must have something
means or backstage, so she didn't dare to slack off, so she agreed.
Song Qian immediately smiled after hearing this, and his tone was full of gratitude to Mrs. County Commander, "Thank you Mrs. County Order for matchmaking."
"Mrs. Song is polite, this matter is just a gesture, it is different to be able to meet Mrs. Prefect and ask Mrs. Prefect to help you, I can only help you meet Mrs. Prefect, and the rest can only rely on yourself." The most important thing is that Mrs. County Ling doesn't want to get into trouble.
If Song Qian's words and what she wants to do provoke Mrs. Fu's displeasure, she may also be implicated at that time, and if she helps Song Qian again, the consequences will be unimaginable when something happens.
Song Qian naturally knew what Mrs. County Ling thought, so she comforted her and said, "Mrs. County Order, don't worry, if it is done, it will be your blessing, if it doesn't, it will be my own creation is not enough and has nothing to do with others."
After hearing this, Mrs. County Ling relieved her heart, and when Song Qian was leaving, she grabbed Song Qian uneasily and instructed: "When the time comes, you must not talk nonsense, do you know?" And, do you have anything ready for the prefect's wife? When the time comes, we may not go empty-handed." Even if Song Qian is not ashamed, she is still ashamed.
"Don't worry, I've got everything ready, and I'm waiting to see the prefect." Song Qian's words seemed to give Mrs. County Ling a reassurance, and she relaxed and watched Song Qian leave.
Finally the day of meeting arrived.
Song Qian packed up early, carefully put the painting scroll in the bamboo basket, took the pastries he had prepared and left in the carriage.
Changfeng, who was practicing martial arts in the courtyard, looked at her back a little strangely when he saw this, and it happened that Ji Changye came out at this time, and asked, "Lord Wang, what is this Song lady doing, why did she leave so early?"
Ji Changye was also a little curious, but remembering that he had said not to interfere too much in Song Qian's affairs, he put away his curiosity and said to Changfeng, "What Song Niangzi wants to do has nothing to do with us, don't ask more."
"Yes, Lord." Changfeng looked at Ji Changye in disbelief, thinking that he had suddenly changed so much, after all, he used to help Song Qian follow Song Qian everywhere, even if he didn't want to intervene too much, he couldn't be the indifferent look he is now?
Could it be that you have changed your mind? Changfeng, who thought of this, suddenly became alert, thinking that this kind of thing must not happen, so he knocked on the side and wanted to ask Ji Changye what was wrong.
Ji Changye saw that he was sneakily following him, he must have something to say, so he said bluntly: "If you have anything to say, just say it, it doesn't look like my subordinate at all."
Since the opportunity was given, Changfeng naturally had to seize it.
But when the words came to his lips, he was swallowed back, because he did not dare to speak, after all, who would dare to question the regent like this?
Seeing that he wanted to speak and stopped, Ji Changye shook his head helplessly, and turned around to leave without paying attention.
He Yujin happened to walk by, and when he saw Changfeng pacing here, he came forward strangely and asked, "Changfeng, what are you doing here?"
Seeing that the person who could be confided with was coming, Changfeng hurriedly pulled him aside and told He Yujin about his suspicion that Ji Changye had changed his mind.
After hearing this, He Yujin felt that Changfeng must be crazy, and comforted him and said, "Brother Ji, I still understand, he has the most important feelings, how can he say that he will change his mind when he changes his mind? What's more, who here can make Brother Ji change his mind, could it be the daughter surnamed Zhao?"
Speaking of Zhao Liuyin, He Yujin felt his hairs stand up.
He thought to himself that even if Ji Changye had an old illness and his brain was not good, he shouldn't take a fancy to Zhao Liuyin.
Changfeng thought carefully about He Yujin's words and felt that what he said was very reasonable, and his hanging heart slowly relaxed.
He believes that his prince's vision will not be too bad.
"Then the Song lady's side ......?"
Changfeng planned to follow and take a look, so as not to have something happening, he was not by his side, and he was very uneasy.
"You are still honestly here with Brother Ji, what can Mrs. Song do? Don't worry too much, I'll go get some sleep, don't come to me if you have nothing to do." He yawned with Yujin
, turned back to his room.
Changfeng had to give up the idea of keeping up, but he was still a little uneasy.
Song Qian, who was here, followed Mrs. County Commander to the outside of Mrs. Prefect's house, and after getting out of the carriage, Mrs. County Order said to Song Qian, "Mrs. Prefect is here, and I will introduce you to you when I go in later." When the time comes, you will give the things you brought to the prefect's wife, and then talk about your affairs, do you know?"
After all, she was looking for the county magistrate's wife to help, so Song Qian would naturally listen to her.
Just then, a carriage was heard in front of the house.
After Song Qian and Mrs. County Ling watched Zhao Liuyin come down from above, they were both surprised how she could appear here.
Especially the county magistrate, after a moment of pause, hurriedly greeted her with a smile: "Isn't this Miss Zhao? Why are you here?"
As the county lady, she naturally heard of Zhao Liuyin.
Zhao Liuyin didn't be too surprised when she knew that the two of them would appear here, but she just glanced at her and was very distant: "It turned out to be Mrs. County Ling, I really happened to meet you here...... Song Niangzi is also here."
Song Qian had to look at her, and after noticing the unfriendliness in the other party's eyes, Song Qian knew that Zhao Liuyin was not good.
"Miss Zhao."
"Mrs. Song, is this here to find the prefect's wife? Holding these things?" Zhao Liuyin's disdainful eyes swept over the things in Song Qian's hand, with some contempt.
Song Qian did not flinch and met Zhao Liuyin's confrontation.
"In Miss Zhao's eyes, this naturally can't get into your eyes, but what if the prefect likes it?" Could it be that she also looks down on the eyes of the prefect's wife?
Hearing the meaning of Song Qian's words, Zhao Liuyin's face suddenly became embarrassed, and when she wanted to go back to Song Qian, the prefect's wife suddenly walked out of the house with the maid.
"Miss Zhao, Wanqiu, you're here."
Song Qian was hung out, and Zhao Liuyin suddenly became proud.
Mrs. County Ling greeted her, thinking about her agreement with Song Qian, and hurriedly led her to Song Qian and said, "Fuhe, this is the Song Qian I mentioned to you before, the shopkeeper of the dessert shop, who made an appointment to meet today, and she brought you some things."
Only then did Fu He set his eyes on Song Qian, and said with a smile: "You are the shopkeeper of Song, I have eaten your desserts, which are very good." I've heard Wanqiu mention you for the past few days, and I finally saw you today."
Zhao Liuyin saw that he was being ignored, and hurriedly stepped forward to show himself: "Mrs. Prefect, how are you doing these days? I remember that you liked to drink tea, and you specially brought the best tea leaves from the imperial capital, you can taste it."
As she spoke, she took the box handed by Hongyin and squeezed Song Qian aside.