The time in the afternoon is very short, but in the blink of an eye, the sun quietly sets down the mountain, and the moonlight falls silently in the dark night. The moonlight is like frost, falling between the sky and the earth, falling on the people wearing stars and wearing the moon, falling on Xie Yihua On top of the glazed peony pot in front of the window.
"I have seen this glass vase many times, and it's not like I have never seen glass flowers before. There were twelve immortal glass flowers in your grandmother's dowry.
It’s just that this is the first time I’ve seen this lifelike glazed peony potted plant. It’s worthy of being a majestic Duke’s palace, there are so many good things~” Mr. Wei, wearing a blue spring dress, stood in front of the window and stared at the potted plant. The glazed peonies in potted plants are amazing.
Glaze craftsmanship is inherently a tedious craft that is difficult to master, and the items produced are extremely rare, no matter how big or small.
Coupled with the temperature environment and material requirements of colored glaze, the incompleteness of the craftsmanship of colored glaze, and the decline of craftsmen, colored glaze has increasingly become a priceless treasure over the years. Most colored glaze is used by the emperor or the powerful. .
The glazed peony potted plant that Gu Ruosu pulled out from Xie Ruqing's storage and gave it to Xie Yihua was a leader in glazed craftsmanship.
First of all, its petals are as bright and moving as real peonies: the petals of each peony are made up of hundreds of petal fragments fired with glass, and the petals are brightly colored and layered. It is clear, smooth and translucent, and the petal patterns pressed out by the craftsmen pleat by pleat appear more lifelike on it.
Secondly, the colors used in glazed peony potted plants are very rich. It not only uses very traditional peony colors such as red, pink, and yellow, but also boldly uses different colors such as rare green and blue, and uses truth-seeking The petals are processed using a gradient color process. Peonies of each color are wrapped around the branches and complement each other. The color is very bright, but not eye-catching, making it particularly attractive.
The shape of the entire pot is also perfect, as if a real peony is blooming inside the flower.
Thirdly, the touch of the glazed peony potted plant is very special. Its petals are smooth and cool, which makes it very comfortable to touch. Moreover, it is also very light in weight, making it very suitable to be placed on the table or bookshelf.
Finally, glazed peony potted plants are perfect for gift giving, whether to friends and family or to clients and partners. It can be used both as decoration and as an expression of affection, making it a very valuable gift.
In general, the glazed peony potted plant is a very beautiful plant. Its shape, color and touch are very special. It is a very valuable potted plant and a very suitable gift.
"There's nothing bad about our Xie family. It's just that my grandma loves me so much that we have this exceptionally good glazed peony potted plant." Xie Yihua stood behind Wei, holding a paintbrush dipped in paint in his hand, and gently painted Outlining the prototype of this glazed peony potted plant.
"That's true, your grandmother does love you. If she didn't really care about you, she wouldn't give out such a good thing~" Wei stood aside and nodded in agreement with a smile.
"Grandma is so kind to us, so we should reciprocate her kindness. Mother, you said that my grandmother's birthday is on May 12th, and she is only a month away. I asked mother to find it for me. What happened to the search?" Xie Yihua thought for a while and then added:
"Originally, we had agreed with Sister Yi that we would play a piece of music together to celebrate my grandmother's birthday, but I see that it is not possible now. With the pearls and jade in front of me, how can I see fish eyes again? Mother, you have to Look for these things carefully for me, otherwise, I really won’t be able to think of a good gift.”
"Don't worry, your uncle is working in Mingzhou now. We are all a family. Your grandmother also wrote a letter for your uncle early. She must be the most dedicated in finding things.
Since the clue said it was in Mingzhou, then mother can definitely find her for you. As long as she is really there, she will definitely not be able to escape.
Our Wei family is not vegetarian~" Wei said with rare confidence.
"Well, mother, my grandmother and uncle are really tired this time. Mother, you have to remember to send back plenty of generous gifts."
"Don't worry, your mother and I know these things very well. The gifts were sent early in the morning. When the things are found, I will send another generous gift to your mother," Wei said.
"Mother, you obviously understand the ways of the world and know that you have to give generous gifts when asking for help. Why, you refused to give in to my father and let those villains get an advantage." Xie Yihua thought of it. When I just came back today, the little girl next to my mother came to report something, so I couldn't help but change the topic and asked softly.
"Why, who is the god of retribution? He spread the news to your ears so quickly."
"Don't worry about which Ear-Retribution God it is. Those Ear-Reporting Gods are all thinking about you, mother." After saying that, Xie Yihua temporarily put down the pen in his hand, walked to Wei's side, and took Wei's hand affectionately. , said:
"Mother, you and your father are a serious couple who share the same love during life and death. No matter how favored Ms. Pan is, she is just a concubine. If she can't get past you, she will either scold you, intimidate you, or praise her. Then, then, But everything is possible.
But you insist on slapping Pan Xiaoniang’s face in front of your father. What you slap is Pan Xiaoniang’s face, and what you slap is father’s face. "
After hearing this, Mr. Wei said regretfully: "I know that what I did today was a bit excessive, but... you can't blame me entirely.
That little bitch is jealous that you have gained the favor of the old lady. She sees all the good things being moved into your room. She insists on coming to me to ask why all the girls in the house have the same rules. You do it every day. They all wear gold and silver, and their clothes are worn in different patterns every day. "
"Then mother, you can explain the matter directly and say that these things were given by grandma. If she is jealous and wants to get these good materials for her sisters, she can just go to grandma and ask for them. I really want to see them. , does she have such a face?
But what did you say, mother? There is a difference between a legitimate concubine and a concubine. A little mother-in-law doesn’t understand the rules. Aren’t you giving someone else’s clues?
Her father had pity on her. She was an innocent woman who did not want to be a decent lady outside. She had to grow up with him who was unknown at the time. She had to endure hardships and hardships for so many years. However, her several children were living as well as me, who was the direct descendant. As beautiful as a daughter.
It's even better now. My father listened to his side of the story and came to you to reason. Instead, you had a fight with your father and pushed him out, and also pushed out the treasury in charge of our fourth room. "
"Bah! Your father is just stupid! Which family would let a concubine share the power of the eldest lady! Just like in the officialdom, there is no reason for letting the minister to overtake the minister! Your father! Me! Me! Tomorrow I will Go complain in front of your grandmother!" Ms. Wei stamped her feet angrily.
"Mother! Don't be so reckless!" Xie Yihua said with a frown.
"Why not! Do you want me to cover up this shameful thing for him?" Wei said angrily.
"Mother! Of course you can directly go to your grandmother to get back the rights to the treasury, but as for father, although he listens to grandma very much and will definitely return the rights to the property to you, what is in his heart... After all, you have been with your father through thick and thin for more than ten or twenty years, so mother, you should be able to spare your father's thoughts."
"This... your father will naturally think that I am instigating the relationship between mother and son, and then he will hate me more and more, and he will pity that bitch more and more... But! But! Is it possible that you just let me take this breath?" "
"Of course I won't let you, mother, take this breath. Moreover, I will definitely take back the power of the treasury for you, mother."
"You? What can you do, little girl?" Wei looked at Xie Yihua suspiciously and asked.
"Could it be that your grandmother taught you some special method?!" Wei suddenly thought about it and asked excitedly.
"Mom, how can my grandma be a person with means? Grandma has her grandfather for big things, and she doesn't worry about small things. Although grandma is aware of these methods in the inner house, grandma is just a theoretical school. I don't know, she can't be as good as us. I’m very proficient.”
"Then what can you do? Why don't you tell me?!"
"These days, I have been with my grandmother. Although I haven't learned any tricks in the house, my grandmother has taught me one thing. As a human being, if you don't have that diamond, you must not force yourself to take the porcelain job."
"What's the meaning?"
"It means, don't be stubborn in everything in life. What you should fight for and what you shouldn't fight for, what you can do and what you can't do, that's all determined.
Now Pan Xiaoniang only wants to be proud of having the financial power in her hands.
But she forgot that all she learned were arty and men-pleasing tricks, and she couldn't understand the accounts at all. Even if she could understand them, the twists and turns could not be explained clearly with more than one account. ? "
"That's natural. The daughter of our aristocratic family has learned more than just reciting poems and composing poems. We have learned accounts, farm accounts, running shops, and handling the things that come from a young age. How can that bitch learn it overnight? You can learn it." Wei said proudly at this moment.
"That's it. If Miss Pan can't sort out the accounts, she will naturally mess up our four houses. When the time comes, there will be no need for you, mother, to complain to grandma, and then father will naturally give up the power of the treasury obediently. You return it to your hands~" Xie Yihua explained.
"Exactly! Hua'er, you are right. Her little bitch really thinks that this family is so good. I want to take a closer look this time to see what the little bitch is capable of. Come back, you If my father doesn't beg me properly, he won't even think about me cleaning up this mess for him!" After Xie Yihua's analysis, Wei suddenly felt refreshed, and all the worries in her heart were instantly wiped away, and she even had a smile on her face. A bit happy.
"My Hua'er is smart, and I'm more proficient in this matter than me. Think about it, when you get older, no matter which family you marry into, you won't be bullied.
When the time comes, mother must ask your father to choose a high-profile family for you to marry, and you must not wrong my Hua'er..." Mrs. Wei looked at her slim and graceful figure and had her own plans in her heart. The daughter said with deep emotion for a moment.
After all, Xie Yihua is a little girl. No matter how smart she is, after hearing Wei's words, she inevitably blushed and said rather shyly:
"Mother, my daughter is still young, what are you talking about?"
"You're so young, you're already in your teens. It's time to get ready. I remember that your eldest uncle's eldest son, your cousin, is the same age as you, and his birth name is just right... if..."
The person Wei was talking about was the eldest son of Wei's eldest brother. He was in critical condition, but he was born very well and had a good temperament. He was indeed of the same age, and they were related. Look, he is a very good husband-in-law candidate.
However, this critical person's talent is limited. He is still in his teens, but he still cannot understand poetry. He has hired countless masters to teach him, but his talent is also limited. Two years ago, he was admitted as a scholar, but This is not the main reason why Xie Yihua doesn't want to marry him. After all, she just wants to be harmonious and happy, and she is definitely not the kind of person who wants her husband to be appointed as a general and earn her a crown and pears.
The most important reason for this is actually that, although her cousin has a very good temperament, he is almost obedient to what his elders say, especially what his aunt says. His aunt is a very strong person. People, for her cousin, this precious eldest son, it can be said that he is disciplined to the core.
It involves everything from what book his cousin reads and what kind of teacher he asks for, to what kind of shoes her cousin wears today and what kind of sweat towel he wears.
What's more, his cousin never resisted and accepted all the orders. Sometimes, she even felt that her cousin was enjoying it a little bit...
Therefore, after Xie Yihua heard Wei's words, he immediately frowned and wanted to cut off Wei's dangerous little thoughts. However, at this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the house, interrupting Conversation between mother and daughter.
"Who is he, late at night? What's going on?"
"When I got back to my lady, a personal servant of the Second Young Master Qi came outside the house. He said that the Second Young Master Qi had been searching for a painting for a long time after returning home today, and he specifically ordered him to deliver it today."
"Second Young Master Qi?! But Qi Lan, Second Young Master Qi from Prince Shouguang's Palace!" When Wei heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up. At this moment, any nephews or nieces who were kissing each other had been thrown aside by her long ago~
"It is Qilan, the grandson of the old prince Shouguang who was adopted as the adopted son by our wife, the second son of Qi." Xue Luo said outside the house.
"Then what are you waiting for! Come on, come on! Let people come in! No! I'll greet you personally!" When Wei heard this, she was immediately overjoyed and pretended to go out to greet him.
But it is really no wonder that the Wei family has lost its etiquette. Who knows that Qi Lan's family background is indeed very prominent, and he has noble character, talent and appearance. He is a rare good talent, and he has a close relationship with the Duke of Yan. , the most important thing is... this Qi Lan is not married yet...
Prepare for a rainy day, take precautions for a rainy day, cast a wide net to catch more fish, you can't believe she is in such danger! She couldn't get herself a rich husband!
Let those people see what she is capable of!
In the end, Wei's passion was suppressed by Xie Yihua. Xie Yihua held Wei tightly, preventing her from surrendering her identity and going out to meet Qi Lan's people in person.
But in order to express his gratitude to Qi Lan, he took the two little girls around him, went out to collect the paintings, gave him some scraps of money, and sent them away.
"Oh~ This artist is really good at painting. I used to go to Yunxiao Temple when I was still in the capital. However, more than ten years have passed and I have almost forgotten what the Taoist temple looked like. I remember the general outline and a big tree in the Yunxiao Temple. Now looking at the paintings of the Second Young Master Qi, I feel like I am immersed in the painting, as if I am in another world."
After Xie Yihua got the painting back, he happily took it out and appreciated Qi Lan's painting with Mr. Wei.
Qi Lan's paintings are lifelike, and he is good at painting landscapes, buildings and other objects. They can be said to be reproduced in a one-to-one ratio. Even many details are not missed, which arouses Wei's great sigh.
"Yes, although I have heard Uncle Six say that Uncle Qi Er's paintings are outstanding, I have never seen them with my own eyes. I thought they were just slightly better than Brother Changli.
But I didn't expect... Uncle Qi Er's words were so exquisite. It is no exaggeration to say that Brother Changliu's paintings are nothing compared to Uncle Qi Er..." Xie Yihua couldn't help but sigh.
"That's normal. After all, Second Young Master Qi was born in the prince's palace and is a member of the royal family. Even if he is not favored, his education must be top-notch. Although Chang Liu is smart, he has not studied for so many years, so he will definitely be incomparable~" Wei While appreciating it, Shi quietly changed the topic and said:
"I heard that the Second Young Master Qi is worth a fortune in the capital. I didn't expect that he would be willing to give it to you~ You two must be very familiar with each other~"
Xie Yihua shook his head and said: "That's not the case. Although my uncle is very familiar with Uncle Qi Er and is an old friend, I still spend most of my time at my grandmother's house in my daily life. The number of times I have seen her is really only a handful. If we really want to talk about familiarity, I think Sister Yi and Uncle Qi Er are more familiar~"
Hearing this, Mr. Wei sighed and said, "That's a pity! If this second young master of Qi can be in love with you, I..."
Before Wei could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xie Yihua: "Mother! You are talking more and more nonsense. Regardless of Uncle Qi's high status and whether he can like me or not, just because Uncle Qi is now my grandmother's work My son, my god-uncle, is absolutely impossible..."
"Mom, if you are thinking wildly and others listen to you, you will be in trouble."
When Wei heard this, he immediately covered his mouth with a handkerchief and said that he would not speak anymore, but from the bottom of his heart, he still said from the bottom of his heart: "They are not relatives connected by blood, they are just relatives. If there is love, there is nothing wrong with it." ]
Xie Yihua naturally understood what his mother was thinking, so he could only sigh helplessly and said: "Mom, you should go back and rest early. I am also a little tired..."
The Wei family wanted to say something else, but she had no choice but to thank Hua for her repeated invitations, and even gave out the reason that her father might be waiting for her in the Wei family's room before sending her away.
After waiting for Mr. Wei to leave, Xie Huacai continued to look at the painting sent by Qi Lan for an unknown amount of time before he said to the maid outside:
"Xiao Luo, bring me a scroll and let me put this painting away..."
