Chapter 16 (10)
After Fu Lin laughed, he nodded and said, "Okay, okay!" Zhen Ying said in her heart: "This is another deliberate reverse, I heard that it will be like this when it is very popular, the more happy the smile on the face, the deeper the wound in the heart." What's so good about Shen Shiyun, disloyal and unclean, worthy of your sadness......" Before she offered the painting, she first figured out all kinds of assumptions about how Fu Lin would react, and devised various corresponding answers. The words had already reached his mouth, but he heard Fu Lin say: "I really opened my eyes today, this is not like looking at a painting, but like taking a mirror, it is indeed amazing." ”
Zhen Ying was confused when she heard this, just because he even said a few words, which were not expected by him, but he didn't know how to be good, and suddenly a terrifying thought flashed: "Could it be that the emperor was too stimulated and became delirious?" It's all because I showed him this painting, and I want to carry the black pot for Shen Shiyun, I ...... I don't want to!" At this time, he didn't dare to add fuel to the fire, and tentatively went to pick up the painting, and persuaded: "This is just a random painting, it can't be taken seriously, if the emperor is not happy to see it, then the concubine will take it?"
Only then did Fu Lin raise his eyes to look at her and smile: "Who said that it can't be true? Naturally, it must be taken seriously, but I don't know which master's masterpiece it is?"
Zhen Ying listened to him when she was clear and her thinking didn't seem to be confused, so she stepped forward and said mysteriously: "That's the concubine chanting ......" Only halfway through her words, the painting completely fell into sight, but it was very different from what she had seen before. The green mountains and green waters in the background are replaced by the mighty and heroic of the dragon for nine days, Fu Lin sits on the dragon chair, heroic posture, under the chic appearance, it invisibly contains the grand momentum of dominating the world, a bright yellow robe, which not only sets off him and the real dragon behind him, but also embellishes it with the rising sun. Although Zhen Ying is a layman, she can also see that this painting is a superior work, and Fu Lin's tone is obviously a great praise for the painter, although I don't know what Shen Shiyun is doing, but this ready-made cheap can't be picked up for nothing, so she immediately changed her words and said with a smile: "It's all the concubines who don't measure their own strength, and the painting is not good, which makes the emperor make fun of it, and it is even more difficult to express the concubine's deep affection for the emperor." ”
Fu Lin was surprised and delighted, and said: "What are you talking about? Your painting skills are almost on par with Yun'er, and it is naturally more than enough to satisfy the Queen Mother, and the genuine painters in the palace are not as good as you." I accepted this painting, by the way, you just said it...... What are you talking about?"
Zhen Ying made Fu Lin overjoyed, and she was no longer willing to let go of this opportunity to be in the limelight, so she had an idea and said, "That's a chant...... Because the concubine admired Concubine Yun's sister, she imitated her brushwork in private to paint, but I don't know what the effect is. Fu Lin smiled: "The effect is very good, you can always surprise me." Thinking that I was still talking to you about the great truth of painting just now, it is nothing less than an axe in the class, so I am ashamed, but please don't make fun of it. Zhen Ying smiled charmingly: "If the emperor loves the concubines more, the concubines can bring you more surprises." ”
Fu Lin thought about it for a while, and he was mistaken, and said with a smile: "In this case, I don't have to go to the near and far, and then make a special trip to the Yinxue Palace to discuss." Directly ask the concubine to draw a portrait of the queen mother at the birthday banquet, do you think you will sell me this face?" Zhen Ying kept listening to him praise herself with a smile, and it was not until the last sentence that she was shocked, and even the truth leaked out: "Ah...... The concubine can't draw, so I'm afraid I can't take on this heavy responsibility......"
Fu Lin didn't think much about it, and said with a smile: "You still claim that you can't paint, and the rest of the painters should roll up and go home." If you don't come, I will follow your proposal and issue an edict to publicize it. ”
Zhen Ying secretly complained bitterly: "With this painting pressing, no matter how I explain it, it is like opening my eyes and talking nonsense." Refusing once is modest, refusing too much, but instead it becomes a pushback, refusing to paint a portrait of the queen mother, and even more so putting on a hat of disloyalty to the court, which is really not a joke. I could only barely squeeze out a smile, bowed down and said: "Yes, the concubine obeys the order, and she will definitely be present at that time." Fu Lin smiled: "It's not an ugly offering, it's the icing on the cake." I have faith in you. Zhen Ying gritted her teeth and smiled, and bowed back.
The cultivation of Manchurian talents is already heavy on martial arts and light on literature, and women are also good at riding and shooting, and they are happy to splash ink. Zhenying was born in a famous family, although she also read and wrote with her husband when she was young, she was still superficial and knew nothing about painting, but she thought that Shen Shiyun was happy and leisurely, it must not be difficult, she would not lose to her in any aspect, and she would definitely be able to paint well. When the time comes, she will play on the spot and show her skills, maybe Fulin will praise her for painting "better than the previous one". is so self-comforting, full of confidence, and even the temporary Buddha's feet are not busy hugging.
A few days later, as if praising anecdotes, the palace quickly spread the news that a side concubine volunteered to paint a portrait at the birthday feast, and the queen mother was so angry that she brushed her sleeves away. Zhen Ying was constantly picky at first, first complaining that the paper was not the right size, then saying that the brush felt uncomfortable, and then saying that the ink was too thick. The queen mother saw that she was so exquisite, and said that she was really a master, so she was accommodating and instructed the eunuchs and palace maids to strictly obey orders.
Everyone is diligent in their hands and feet, and everything is ready for a while, Zhen Ying saw that there was no excuse, so she had to set up a drawing board to paint, but each one, the first line was broken, and she had torn off a few sheets in private, so she wanted Yan to cover up, and painted the colorful pigments around her on the paper, and a piece of white paper was more fancy than the cloth soaked in the dyeing room.
The Queen Mother couldn't wait patiently, got up and looked at it by herself, and suddenly became furious, only to see that where she was painted, she had become an old monster who was neither male nor female. This Concubine Zhuang was still young when she first became the queen mother, her face was still quite beautiful, and she had always been conceited and beautiful, but today she made a big ugly appearance to a concubine in front of hundreds of officials, and that person was strongly recommended by the emperor in front of him, claiming that "looking at his paintings, the appearance is similar, and it is better than taking a self-portrait in the mirror", which is tantamount to public humiliation. She was furious and left the table on the spot. Fu Lin's face sank, and he hurriedly got up to catch up. This is his kind intention to do bad things, and he is also holding back the fire in his belly.
Seeing that the emperor and the queen mother were angry, the ministers were all afraid of taking responsibility, and rushed to catch up and persuade. left Zhen Ying alone in the field, and the next day she became the laughing stock of everyone in the palace, and someone pointed and poked everywhere she went, and even the palace maid who knew about it was snickering behind her back. Although I can't see Fulin's face, I don't think I will have a good face for her anymore.
It is also rumored that Shen Shiyun heard about this, spent a day of work, painted another full-body portrait for the queen mother, and personally sent it to Cining Palace to present, it is rumored that the painting skills are first-class, and the queen mother has a lot of suspicion with it. Fu Lin took advantage of her pleasure to persuade her in every possible way, so that she was angry, and did not mention the punishment of Zhenying again.
But Zhen Ying thought that this time the gains outweighed the losses, and it was equivalent to receiving Shen Shiyun's love, so she was so depressed that she threw things in the palace to vent. Yin Yin said inappropriately: "Niangniang, you really shouldn't have taken on this errand, alas, ......" Zhen Ying said angrily: "Do you need to talk nonsense?
Yin Yin said: "You shouldn't stop the emperor, otherwise Concubine Yun would have already dug her own grave." It was the day after the painting was stolen, and the slave maid was worried about the lost earrings, and was worried that you might forget it afterwards, and she didn't care about eating breakfast, so she rushed to the Yinxue Palace alone. It was at that time that the results ...... As a result, I saw Concubine Yun Niangniang meeting with the wild man again, the two flirted and scolded, and the words they said were far more explicit than last time, and finally ...... I was embarrassed to hug and hug, so I slipped away first. ”
Zhen Ying's face froze, and her mind froze for a moment, before she slowly understood this message, and asked dryly: "In this way, if this palace does not intercept the emperor and make him arrive at Yinxue Palace on time, he can just bump into this scene, and this palace does not have to cause trouble? ”
Zhen Ying's eyes darkened, she staggered back a few steps, and muttered, "Such a good show was actually stopped by this palace." not only ignited the fire, but also harmed herself and others, saved Shen Shiyun's life, and created a chance for her to be a fox in the future...... She...... I ......" kept panting and almost fainted, Yin Yin patted her back and comforted her repeatedly.
In any case, Zhenying was greatly stimulated this time, and she was so angry that she fell seriously ill. Shen Shiyun ordered Hu Wei to come to visit every day, inquire about the condition, and often bring a bowl of ginseng soup to her to replenish, but in Zhenying's opinion, it was all fake, and a few days ago, she always knocked the soup bowl to the ground, pointed to the sky, and scolded. Hu Wei stood with his hands crossed, and listened with a smile all the time, not only did he not say a word, but he couldn't even find the slightest disrespectful look on his face.
Or because he is born with a heart of conquest, the more domineering others are to himself, he wants to frustrate some of his sharpness, and if someone is really willing to point his nose and scold like a grandson, he will lose his interest first. On this day, Zhenying couldn't help but ask: "Which one taught you such a good attitude?"
Hu Wei said with a smile: "I thank Niangniang for saving her life, and thank you for your adult beauty." The concubines in the palace who can threaten her position are considered to be you in the first place, and now you have self-destructed your image and ended up sick in bed, which can teach her to go further in the relationship with the Lord of Long Live Lord. As for the ginseng soup, it will still condition your body. ”
Zhen Ying snorted coldly: "This palace is sick, if she is happy in her heart, why do you want to send ginseng soup in a fake way?
Hu Wei said with a smile: "If it is poisonous, why do you need to send it in person? For the sake of the mother, only when you are well recuperated, can you have the strength to compete with our master, do you say?"
Zhen Ying sneered: "Do you want to make this palace sick and watch her be merry and happy?" Don't think about it! You take it, I'll drink it!" Looking at the rippling and shaking ginseng soup, she gritted her teeth and said fiercely: "Just think this is Shen Shiyun's blood! One day, I want your blood to be splashed three feet!"
After that, Zhenying was extremely cooperative in the section of treating the disease and drinking medicine, and just wanted to recover as soon as possible. After a day of sweating, she felt a lot more comfortable, and called Yin Yin and asked: "This palace asked you to find a puppet carved by a craftsman, have you found it?" Yin Yin thought that she was still worried about Shen Shiyun during her illness, and she only felt indescribably weird, and on the other hand, she was glad that she had finally fulfilled her mission, and she was confident enough, and replied: "Yes, it has been completed recently." ”
Zhen Ying was overjoyed and said, "Great! You can find me a few boxes, regardless of the price, as long as they are the best and most valuable, put the puppets in them, and then wrap them in silk brocade handkerchiefs, and go to the Yinxue Palace to find a hidden place to hide them, so as to create the illusion that she cherishes the gifts of wild men." Take a few more people to ambush day and night, and if there is any disturbance, report to the palace immediately. She was so excited that her face returned to blood, and she said to herself: "Shen Shiyun, last time the palace was too careless, this game, I will never lose to you again!"