It's just that this kind of emotion didn't linger around Song Jinyin for too long.
As soon as her eyes became sour, she woke up again due to the discomfort in her stomach, as if a child was reminding her that she should not bow her head easily, should not be confused by this superficial appearance, and should not underestimate herself.
Suppressing the thoughts in her heart, Song Jinyin calmed down, her brows were filled with tenderness again, and she raised her eyes to meet Xiuzhang's gaze.
He didn't dodge at all, nor did he deliberately withdraw his hand. He only smiled slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.
"I know what Xiuzhang is worried about, and I also know that if the wounds on my hands are not fully healed, the embroidery will be flawed. But now there are only hideous old scars on this place, and Xiuzhang has not seen my skills yet, so why did he Is it determined that I can’t do it?”
Song Jinyin's voice was neither fast nor slow, and her smile was kind.
"To be honest with Xiuzhang, I just want to find a job that can support myself. I will not delay Xiuzhang's work. I just want to lend me a small area and give me needlework and cloth. After looking at it, Xiuzhang How about making a decision again?"
"If it really doesn't work, I'm willing to listen to Xiuzhang's orders for a day. I just hope I can get this chance."
"You trust your embroidery skills so much when I'm doing my job for a day. Aren't you afraid that I'll ask you to do other things?"
Xiuzhang laughed, finally seeing a bit of childishness in this girl that she should have at this age.
"Not afraid."
Song Jinyin squinted her eyes and smiled, her eyebrows curved into a moonlight.
"When I first came here, I had to find a place to stay so that my life would be easy. And I heard that the embroidery masters in Jinyu Embroidery Shop are good people and have helped many girls."
Xiuzhang listened to the words of the girl in front of him, but did not refuse as he did at first.
The people of Luo City are open, and many girls come out to do business. She has also seen many girls who work hard for money.
It's just like the one in front of me. He should obviously be worried about food and clothing, but he speaks softly and softly, and his eyes are full of confidence, without any embarrassment or worry.
She rarely saw such a bright girl.
Feeling a little relieved for a moment, Xiuzhang thought for a moment, and then nodded.
This girl was very attractive to her, and she spoke in a gentle manner. If she couldn't become an embroiderer, she might be allowed to do other work in the embroidery workshop.
"Then you come with me. Before sunset, you can embroider some patterns for me to see. But I'll say the ugly things first. When I choose an embroiderer, I only look at the stitching skills and nothing else, and I won't listen to good things."
"Thank you Xiuzhang. If you can't get into Xiuzhang's eyes, I won't bother you any more."
Song Jinyin took the needlework cloth as if she had found a treasure. Her smile was bright and dazzling, and she also had a leisurely and contented look, which actually made those who saw it feel a little hopeful.
She sat down where her embroidered palm pointed and stretched out her hand to warm herself on the stove.
There were still a few girls sitting in the corner. They looked up when they heard the movement. Their faces were more or less uneasy. They looked like new girls who came here today to seek a living.
Song Jinyin pursed her lips, withdrew her gaze and stopped looking at it. She only focused on the cloth in front of her. She carefully picked up the needle and flashed through the patterns in her mind.
After staying in the Duke's Mansion for so many years, the embroiderers there were all quite famous, but she had never been afraid.
Now that she is outside, without that layer of oppression, she can place the needle even more easily.
Xiuzhang was attracted by her appearance, and the surrounding area became completely quiet.
Half a day passed in a blink of an eye.
...
At this time, the Duke's Mansion.
Although the news of Pei Yanzhou's direct departure from the palace was delayed a few days, it finally reached Fuluyuan.
The old lady's eyes were heavy, and the dissatisfaction in her eyes was not concealed. She became even more angry when she saw the Duke returning late.
"The old lady is so angry that she's not in good health. Maybe the young master has taken on a new errand, so it's too late to return home."
"All the followers next to him are dead! Don't you want to come back and report it?"
The old lady put the tea cup heavily on the table, not even willing to take the medicine handed over by Mrs. Liu.
"Speaking of which, it's all Yan Zhou's mother's fault for separating father and son! Now that one doesn't take the Duke's Palace seriously, the other is increasingly unable to shoulder this burden! He really has to destroy my Pei family to feel at ease!"
The old lady became more and more angry as she thought about it, but now everything seemed to be a foregone conclusion.
Her eldest grandson, who she had been looking forward to supporting the Duke's palace, became more and more out of control, and her most beloved eldest son became increasingly unclear!
"Also, I just asked people to investigate the matter of Jin Yin girl, but my people were beaten out in Zhuya courtyard in a grand manner. I really want to rebel!"
"She's just a little girl. I want you to tell me that there's no need to be separated from the young master because of this."
When Mrs. Liu saw that the old lady did not take the medicine bowl, she had to put it aside and follow her words.
"What the eldest young master did, after all, was for the Duke's mansion and the Pei family. Why should the old lady be angry with herself and the eldest young master? It's better to wait a little longer. Maybe one day the eldest young master will figure it out. , the backyard is also lively!"
"But there is no news about this girl Jin Yin, are you not in a hurry?"
"Hey, old madam, I'm not that worried about my status. Besides, you have a strong body, and the Duke still cares about my concubine. I don't know how comfortable my life is!"
The old lady looked at her for a long time before looking away.
She really shouldn't doubt Liu from time to time.
Jin Yin girl almost died in front of Mr. Liu several times, but she remained indifferent, not even willing to ask for love and pretend to be in love. At the moment, she just couldn't find any news about Zhu Yayuan, and it was impossible for her to have any thoughts.
"That's all. Fortunately, you have a clear temper and can handle it clearly."
The old lady waved her hand and said: "Go back and pick a few honest ones for Jinzhi to send over, but don't let him imitate his big brother!"
"What the old lady said is that the second young master really needs to be carefully chosen."
Mrs. Liu lowered her eyes and looked at the bowl of steaming concoction, and agreed with a smile.
The room became lively again, Ms. Liu said a lot of words before she coaxed everyone away, and she still had a tired look on her face when she left.
As soon as she stepped into her courtyard, she saw the Duke of Guo, who had returned home, sitting in the room reading a book, as if waiting for her.
"Why did it take so long?"
"I've been spending a lot of time with the old lady. Can I have some dinner, please?"
"Wei Zeng, if I don't drink the soup you stewed on this day, I won't be able to feel energetic."
The Duke put down the things in his hands and stretched out his hand to pull the person over, "Now in my house, not to mention the old lady, even my food cannot live without you."
"My lord, don't make fun of me."
Mrs. Liu raised her eyes angrily, her charming look seemed to be natural, "The soup was naturally stewed for me. It's just that after all these years, I only like to drink the soup stewed by my concubine, and I have the nerve to make fun of my concubine."
"It's my fault, I didn't notice your craft earlier."
The Duke held Liu's hand and talked about the food that came out of her hands, making him feel more and more hungry.
Mrs. Liu passed the meal, then the conversation changed, and there was some sadness between her brows.
"The old lady is not in a good mood lately, and only the second young master can make her happy. Fortunately, the second room is getting better and better. Otherwise, I really don't know how to serve the old lady well and make the Duke feel at ease."
"Jinzhi?"
"Yes, but speaking of it, the second young master is really well-raised. He even gave gifts to our aunt in the backyard of our big house."
"Jinzhi is the second son's son after all. Don't let him touch the eldest family's affairs."
The Duke's eyes narrowed slightly, seeming a little unhappy: "But my mother does favor him, and she values him too much."
"It's hard for me to say this, but it's not just the old lady who values the second young master."
Mrs. Liu lowered her eyes, her lips curved, but her eyes flashed with ridicule.
...
As sunset approached, Song Jinyin finished embroidering the last part and finally stopped.
It had been a long time since she had embroidered a picture with such concentration, which made her forget the time and forget that she was still in someone else's shop.
"I didn't pay attention for a while, and I don't know if I delayed the embroidery palm."
All the people who were embroidering around had already left. Song Jinyin smiled shyly and apologized, "Time is tight, so the picture is not finished, but it is still a complete part. Please take a look at it."
"This is... the mountain view near the city gate?"
Xiuzhang was amazed, picked up the square cloth, looked at a tower in the mountain, and was reluctant to put it down.
However, in just half a day, on this piece of cloth that she took out at random, this girl actually embroidered a corner of such a landscape painting that looked simple but was extremely difficult to control.
Xiuzhang looked around carefully again.
Although the embroidery was not finished, the needlework was fine and the embroidery work was exquisite. Although the color was light and elegant, it just reflected the elegance of the mountain peaks when entering the city. It even contained some of the delicate techniques of Su embroidery, which made her sigh.
"I'm obsessed with it."
Xiuzhang felt guilty as he thought of the suspicion he had just now because of seeing this girl's hands.
Originally, she had never been so arbitrary, but ever since Jinyu Embroidery Shop caught the eye of the prefect's wife and gained the favor of many official girls, she and the other embroidery masters became more strict and rigid.
It seems today that if this girl hadn't been unwilling to let go, she might have missed such a powerful little girl.
"What's your name, little girl? Maybe you can come to the embroidery workshop tomorrow?"
"I can come."
Song Jinyin's beautiful eyes twinkled with joy, but she still maintained her dignity, "My name is Song Ci, and from now on I will talk about Xiuzhang."
Seeing that she was smiling cheerfully and observing etiquette, Xiuzhang couldn't help but nodded in his heart.
"Song Ci, just call me Wu Xiuzhang, and there are a few others. I'll bring you to see them later."
...
After the colleagues said goodbye, Song Jinyin returned to the small courtyard happily.
When she opened the door, she happened to see Shen Yuhe who was arranging the flower garden for her in the courtyard.
Young Master Wenrun was dressed in a brocade robe, with a jade crown tied up his hair. He looked proud and exuded infinite grace, but he was holding a hoe in his hand, leveling the soil for her bit by bit.
It’s inconsistent but not obtrusive, and it’s quite pleasing to the eye.
"So happy, but found a job?"
"In Jinyu Embroidery Workshop!"
Song Jinyin lost her composure outside just now, and her smile was sweet, with the agility of a little girl, "You can go to work tomorrow, where is Brother Shen? But you will leave tomorrow?"
Shen Yuhe's hand holding the hoe paused slightly.
He had said that he would leave to do things when the little girl settled down, but after being urged, he suddenly felt that the little girl seemed to have found the job too quickly.
