Wei Qianlang did not show up during this time.

The Three Princes' Mansion sent things over a few times, either new spring apricots, or freshly harvested spring rice in Zhuangzi.

Every time, the errand runners of the Three Princes' Mansion would say respectfully: "This is what Steward Xing personally asked us to send to Miss Zhao." ”

Sometimes Zhao Sichen hurriedly collected things, said hard work to the subordinates who ran errands in the Three Princes' Mansion, and grabbed a handful of copper coins to reward.

Sometimes the servants couldn't even see Zhao Sichen's face, so they could only hand over the things to Steward Zhuo or Aunt Zhuo.

Thinking about it, the last time Zhao Sichen saw Wei Qianlang was ten days and a half months ago.

Since Wei Qianlang introduced him and introduced Yufeng to the Great Confucian Zhou Liyi, Wei Qianlang has never appeared in front of Zhao Sichen again, nor has he come to Zhao's house.

In the past, Wei Qianlang ran the Zhao family twice a day, which was very contrasting compared to the current desertion.

I think so, although she has the grace to save her life for Wei Qianlang.

But both sides have money and money -

No, Wei Qianlang also gave an extra night pearl as a thank you gift, and put effort into the matter of Yufeng's apprenticeship.

In this way, it seems that the Zhao family owes Wei Qianlang a favor.

Even though Zhao Sichen had seen Wei Qianlang's depressed and embarrassed appearance, when he arrived in Daqing City, Wei Qianlang became the honorable third prince of Wei again.

The worlds of the two do not intersect with each other, and perhaps they will drift apart in the future.

Zhao Sichen also thought about the fact that Wei Qianlang disappeared without saying hello.

After all, the identities of the two sides are different, Wei Qianlang played with them for a while, and when he got tired of playing, he naturally returned to the right track of his life.

It's just—

I don't know if he promised to help her invite the second princess to build momentum for her private restaurant?

Presumably, Wei Qianlang had already put this matter behind him.

Just in case, she'll have to find another way to make a name for herself.

Zhao Sichen thought about it for a while, and as soon as there were many things, he put it aside and continued to concentrate on all kinds of preparations for the private restaurant.

……

……

A few days later, Steward Zhuo sent a few copies of the decoration design of the new house and reported to Zhao Sichen: "Miss, according to your instructions, as long as the craftsman draws the sketch and sends it over, he can get 500 yuan."

If he is chosen by the Lord's house, he will have a reward of five taels of silver.

Therefore, there are quite a few sketches sent over this time, there are twenty or thirty copies.

I didn't dare to hand over the poorly drawn sketches to the girl.

However, I was not very good at drawings, so I asked another gentleman to check it.

These five or six drawings were screened out, and the lady was invited to look at them.

If it doesn't fit, I'll look for it. ”

Zhao Sichen knew that Steward Zhuo's ability was one of the best among the many stewards of the Three Princes' Mansion.

came to Zhao's house to do things for her, but she wronged him.

Therefore, Zhao Sichen believes in Steward Zhuo's ability to do things, and has always been polite to Steward Zhuo.

Hearing Steward Zhuo say this, he immediately smiled and said, "I don't know how to distinguish the quality of the artwork, Steward Zhuo will take a look at it with me and help me be a staff officer." ”

On the desk next to Steward Zhuo, he unfolded the five or six drawings in his hand one by one.

Zhao Sichen's eyes were wrong, and his eyes were flashed by this golden color for a moment.

These five or six sketches are really good.

The sketch is fine, and the painting is solid.

In the painting, the house is carved with beams and paintings, resplendent and extremely luxurious.

Looking at it, the smile on Zhao Sichen's face gradually couldn't hold back.

These designers regarded her as a wealthy family, using excellent materials, and requiring a huge amount of wood and painting.

What's more, it is deliberately pointed out that the beams need to be painted with gold, the door beams are chiseled with stone paintings, the roof is replaced with green tiles, and the yard is dug with a pool.

These painters are all worth one million taels of silver for her Zhao Sichen?!

Does she have enough money to pay for the renovation?!

The corners of Zhao Sichen's mouth drooped, and his face showed a little sadness.

It's that she hasn't seen the world.

originally thought that tens of thousands of taels of silver were huge sums of money.

Came to Daqing City with great interest, with ambition to show off his skills.

After spending the money, I found that tens of thousands of taels were really unspent.

Throw it into the water, and it will probably make a noise.

Zhao Sichen felt inferior and sad, and turned over another copy-

Zhao Sichen's eyes suddenly lit up.

In this drawing, the topography of the current house is fully utilized, and the existing house is largely unchanged, and modifications and embellishments have been made.

The landscaping is lush and there is water everywhere.

The water system is divided and ingenious.

The islands in the pond separate the water surface, and the architecture and scenery are fully integrated.

The stones and stacked stones match the landscapes, flowers and trees.

The spatial division of the residential garden is closely integrated with the use function and complements each other.

Zhao Sichen bent his knuckles, knocked on the table, motioned to Steward Zhuo to pause the manuscript, and asked, "What does Steward Zhuo think of this draft?" ”

Steward Zhuo smiled: "The girl has good eyesight. I also love the ingenuity of this drawing. ”

Zhao Sichen said: "Do you know the craftsman who painted this drawing? ”

Steward Zhuo said: "This sketch is made by an old acquaintance of mine, named Jia Louwei, who was born as a scholar, and has been admitted to Xiucai ten years ago. But—"

Steward Zhuo paused with a little helplessness.

Zhao Sichen said with a smile: "Steward Zhuo, just say anything directly, don't hide it from me." ”

Steward Zhuo said: "My old acquaintance, his personality is quite upright, he said that he participated in the drawing, handed in the drawing, took five taels of silver, and that's it."

He was reluctant to get involved in subsequent house repairs, revision of drawings, and other miscellaneous matters. ”

Zhao Sichen said curiously: "Why is this? ”

How much can you get for a drawing.

If the sketch is selected by the master, and then according to the requirements of the master, it will be repaired and repaired, and the money can be obtained more.

Steward Zhuo said: "Jia Xiucai said that he has a meritorious reputation, and he will continue to study and take scientific examinations in the future, this kind of ...... Drawing the construction drawings is a craftsman's doing, which is not in line with his identity as a scholar......"

has the high level of a scholar, but also does the business of a craftsman.

Zhao Sichen smiled: "This friend of yours has a very interesting personality. ”

Steward Zhuo is obviously familiar with Jia Xiucai, and when he talks about Jia Xiucai, he is very helpless, and said: "He has been poor since he was a child, and he relied on the old people in the clan to provide a Xiucai. But......

With all due respect, although Jia Xiucai is hardworking, he has a straightforward personality and mediocre reading.

Ten years ago, I was admitted to Xiucai, but it was difficult to go further.

Now that he is in his thirties, he doesn't want to earn money to support his family, but he is still dedicated to scientific research.

Alas......"

Steward Zhuo still hasn't said a word.

Jia Xiucai was admitted to Xiucai ten years ago, and in the past ten years, he has stood still and made no progress in his studies.

However, he has a talent for construction, and the drawings he drew were appreciated by the owner.

It's just that Jia Xiucai thinks that drawing construction drawings is something that only craftsmen do, and he doesn't despise self-deprecation.

Every time Jia Xiucai's rice tank was empty and there was no rice to cook, he came to Steward Zhuo.

Then Steward Zhuo came forward as a Chinese to help Jia Xiucai sell artworks to some customers in need.

Steward Zhuo also persuaded Jia Xiucai to let go of his attachment to the imperial examination and live a normal life.

Jia Xiucai not only didn't listen to persuasion, but talked too much, and lost his temper in a hurry.

Steward Zhuo sighed when he thought of this.

It's just an old friend who is helping him in disguise.

Zhao Sichen disagreed: "That's not good, if I want to ensure that the follow-up construction is not the same, I have to have a designer to follow up - he can't just draw a picture and run." ”

Steward Zhuo looked embarrassed: "Jia Xiucai has a stubborn personality and is difficult to convince, this matter is difficult to do......

Don't worry, miss, I can find you a good craftsman and make sure to build according to the drawings. ”

Zhao Sichen thought for a while and asked, "Where does this friend of yours live?" Can you bring me to the door and let me talk to him in person? ”

Steward Zhuo thought for a moment and responded.

Miss is generous, if Jia Xiucai takes over Miss's business, she will have no worries about food and clothing for at least a few years.

This can be regarded as his concern for Jia Xiucai.

It's just—

Steward Zhuo shook his head secretly.

He understands Jia Xiucai's temperament, and he has also seen Jia Xiucai's oil and salt not entering.

It's hard to do!

……

……

The south of the city is mostly residential houses, and there are a large number of flat-headed people living here in Daqing City.

Jia Xiucai lives in a small house in Sanchi Lane in the south of the city.

Zhao Sichen and Steward Zhuo went in a carriage.

When they reached the mouth of the alley, the carriage could not enter.

Three-foot Alley, as the name suggests, is extremely narrow, so narrow that it is barely enough for two people to walk side by side.

There is no need to think about the carriage, even the people have to walk carefully.

Zhao Sichen and Steward Zhuo could only get out of the car and slowly walk into the alley.

This residential area is mostly a variety of small houses, with deep alleys and twists and turns.

Stone slabs are occasionally seen on the ground, but most of them are paved with yellow mud.

When I encountered some wet and muddy places, the yellow mud on the road became muddy, and when I stepped on it, I made a "slippery" sound, and my shoes were covered with mud, and I almost slipped.

Rao is Zhao Sichen has clear eyes, dodges left and right, and slipped a few times.

Zhao Sichen gritted his teeth secretly.

Recently, I have been practicing less!

Two months ago, when she was still in Pushan County, Wuguo, she was a master of light skills who had been in the middle of ten thousand leaves and did not touch a single leaf.

I almost wrestled in Three Feet Alley!

It's like the prestige of her light master.

stumbled, walked for a quarter of an hour, and arrived in front of Jia Xiucai's house.

Jia Xiucai's house is not large, like the surrounding houses, surrounded by a low yellow adobe wall, and the gate is a wooden door, which is hidden from the void.

After a long time of wind and rain, the chaimen has seen vertical and horizontal cracks, through the cracks, you can see a small courtyard inside the door.

Zhao Sichen raised his knuckles and knocked politely on the door.

After a while, there was the sound of small footsteps inside the door.

Then there was a "squeak", and the wood door opened.

The door was opened by an ordinary young woman with a cloth towel wrapped around her head and an apron on her body, her face was very white, but—

Zhao Sichen's eyes glanced down slightly, sweeping the young woman's hands.

The young woman's face was white, but her hands were thick, red and swollen.

Although the weather is still a little cold in spring, it is more of a warm breeze blowing in late spring and early summer.

In the cold and warm weather of spring, this woman's hands were red and swollen, as if they had been chilblains all year round.

Obviously, this young woman had a decent life in her early years, so she was able to raise her skin to be white.

But now he is doing the hard work of pulping and laundry, resulting in his hands full of frostbite.

The young woman wiped her hands on her apron and asked with a smile, "I wonder what is the matter with this girl?" ”

Before Zhao Sichen could speak, Steward Zhuo behind him had already followed, and bowed to the woman: "Sister-in-law Jia." ”

The young woman recognized Steward Zhuo, so she hurriedly returned the salute and called with a smile: "Brother Zhuo." ”

Steward Zhuo introduced: "This is my young lady, Miss Zhao. ”

The young woman heard that Steward Zhuo had now changed owners, and the new owner's surname was Zhao.

Hearing that Zhao Sichen came in person, he was busy and blessed: "It turned out to be Miss Zhao, and she missed the distance!" ”

Zhao Sichen returned the salute with a smile.

Their family and Steward Zhuo are close friends, but they have no contact with the Zhao family

The young woman was a little puzzled, not knowing what Zhao Sichen was doing when she came to the door.

But the visitor was a guest, and he was accompanied by Steward Zhuo, and in a polite manner, the young woman turned sideways and let the person into the house: "Miss Zhao is here today, and she is shining, please come into the house and drink a cup of coarse tea." ”

Zhao Sichen saw that the young woman was talking in a literary manner, and she had also read a book, so he thanked her with a smile and followed the young woman to the house.