Author: Loeva

Zhao Mo has recently become obsessed with carving seals and is learning from Qin Bai. He told Qin Bai that he wanted to carve a free seal for himself and his fiancée Qin Hanzhen to make a pair for future use. Qin Bai was not very comfortable with him.

This was a way of showing affection, but he still calmly expressed encouragement and began to teach him the basics of carving.

In fact, Zhao Mo didn't really have a new hobby, but he found that he needed a reason to visit the Yongjia Marquis Mansion for a long time, and strive to meet his fiancée Qin Hanzhen more often without being blocked by Qin Bai and Niu. He is now about to

When they reached adulthood, the marriage contract was made. The old man was more traditional and polite and felt that they should not always meet before marriage to avoid gossiping, but he was unwilling to do so.

He could go to Qin Bai for advice on poetry, calligraphy, homework or calligraphy and painting, but he was from a clan and did not follow the literati route like King Xiuning. He had studied the Four Books and Five Classics too deeply and he would not be able to understand.

His talent is limited. If he goes to Qin Bai, he will be detained at any time and he will not be able to spare time to see Qin Hanzhen. Originally, he could ask Qin Bai for advice on medicine and health care, but Qin Bai is more likely to

He would be asked to go to the imperial physician for questioning. In desperation, he resorted to carving.

Qin Bai had profound attainments in carving and mounting. He had also carved seals and framed paintings for his wife Niu and his eldest granddaughter Qin Hanzhen. Zhao Mo asked him for advice on seal carving. As a beginner,

It happened that he could learn some superficial things. If he could learn well, others would not have too high demands on him. And he also claimed that he wanted to carve a seal for Qin Hanzhen, so naturally he had to ask Qin Hanzhen about his favorite seal style.

Qin Hanzhen also likes to collect various seal stone materials in private, but rarely carves seals with his own hands. Using this as a cover, the two of them can meet in Qin Bai's study room from time to time. Such meetings will not happen outside.

When Qin Bai saw that the two children were talking honestly to each other without being overly polite, he just turned a blind eye. Zhao Mo took this opportunity to occasionally give Qin Hanzhen some small things.

The value of the gift came second, and he liked to see her look of surprise when she received the gift.

Since Agui's face was disfigured and he recovered from his injuries, he no longer stayed by his side to serve him, but instead managed the outside properties for him. Now, the caravan affairs he cooperated with the Wen family in Datong are all handled by Agui.

Responsible. Over the years, Agui has been on his own, married a wife and had children. Apart from the scar on his face, he can be said to be everything he wants, and he has become more loyal and obedient to his master Zhao Mo. He heard that Zhao Mo is now collecting all kinds of things for his future mistress.

He also paid attention to the seal stone. The piece of peach blossom jelly was accidentally obtained when he led a caravan to discuss medicinal materials business with merchants in Liaodong. He didn’t know its origin, but it looked very beautiful, so he brought it back to Zhao.

Mo, it happened to be given to Zhao Mo to coax the beauty. Seeing the satisfied expression on Zhao Mo's face, Agui felt quite happy.

Zhao Mo asked Agui a few questions about the chapter materials, gave him some instructions, and then asked him to go down to rest. He came to Beijing to pay his bills this time. He came back from Liaodong this time and gained a lot. Some things may not be necessary.

Once shipped to Cangzhou, it can be sold at a high price in the capital. The birthdays of three nobles in the palace are approaching. In the past two months, the prices of various precious medicinal materials, antiques, and jewelry will be at least higher than usual.

Two points.

Zhao Mo took care of the affairs at hand, and seeing that it was getting late, he put the piece of seal material in his arms, and then took a few followers to the Yongjia Marquis Mansion to have dinner. He has been talking to Yongjia these days.

Hou Qinbai asked for advice on seal carving techniques, and he went there in two days. Even if the elders of the clan asked, he would always have something to say. It is natural for a clan member to learn some elegant skills. Who dares to say that he is wrong? In the capital, he has something to say.

Of course, there are still many people who can give him some advice, but who can be closer to him than Qin Bai?

As soon as Qin Bai heard that he was coming, he knew what his real purpose was, and said angrily to his old wife Niu: "Please ask the kitchen to add two dishes, otherwise Guanglu will snatch all our favorite dishes."

Let's go!" Mrs. Niu covered her mouth and glanced at her eldest granddaughter with a smile: "It's a good thing that the children are close to each other." Qin Hanzhen's face turned red, but he still said shamelessly: "Sixth sister is having dinner with fifth aunt today.

If you don’t eat in our room, there are so few people, why not just share the table?”

Qin Bai chuckled: "Even if we divide the table, it's not that far away. On the contrary, it will prevent me from having dinner with your grandmother. It's better to save trouble and make it convenient for everyone."

Qin Hanzhen's ears turned red, and he pretended not to understand, and calmly ordered the girls to bring more bowls and chopsticks. The girls and women in the room were all snickering.

Zhao Mo arrived soon, bowed to Qin Bai and Niu as if he were there, and said hello to Qin Hanzhen politely: "How are you these days, cousin? The weather is hot, cousin, please take care of yourself.

Don’t be greedy for cold, you’ll use too much ice.”

Qin Hanzhen cooperated and pretended to be a lady and returned the favor: "Thank you, Cousin Zhao, for reminding me, I will be careful. Cousin Zhao hasn't eaten yet, has he? If you don't mind the humble food in this humble house, why not dine with us?"

Zhao Mo smiled and said: "It's my wish, but I don't dare to invite you."

Qin Bai glanced at him expressionlessly: "Sit down, you have to come here every day, why bother?" He now treats Zhao Mo much more casually than his granddaughter Qin Hanzhen.

Zhao Mo laughed a few times, glanced at Qin Hanzhen secretly, lowered his head and entered the table, and then looked at the dishes brought by the girls. There were several of his favorites, and he knew that Qin Hanzhen must have ordered the kitchen to cook them.

My heart is secretly sweet.

The four of them, the old man, the young man, and the young man, ate quietly. After the meal, the girls removed the tea from the table, and this was the time for them to talk. However, Niu's rice was so angry that he already knew that Zhao Mo was not really here to treat him.

He said hello and waved his hand: "You guys can talk, I'll go in and take a rest. It's a hot day and makes people feel sleepy."

Zhao Mo hurriedly got up to see her off. Qin Hanzhen helped his grandmother into the inner room and waited for her to sleep before coming out. At this time, Qin Bai had already chatted with Zhao Mo about what he had been doing these days and his work on carving.

It's time to do your homework. Qin Hanzhen saw that Zhao Mo's hands were covered with deep and shallow carving marks, and couldn't help but feel a little distressed. He couldn't help but said: "Cousin Zhao, why are your hands injured like this?"

Zhao Mo smiled and said, "As a beginner, I am not very proficient in using the carving knife, so I will inevitably get a little injured. In the future, when the calluses are born and I have mastered my knife skills, I won't be easily injured again."

Qin Bai didn't think it was anything. When he was young, he learned to carve seals, and his hands were full of injuries. Everyone who wanted to learn carving had to go through this level. It was very common. He also said about his granddaughter: "

If your grandmother hadn't refused to let you learn what I did, you wouldn't have been able to escape. It's okay, he has good medicine and a good doctor is watching over him, but he is just suffering from some physical pain and nothing will happen to him.

"

Qin Hanzhen gave him a helpless look and said nothing more.

Qin Bai also had the habit of taking a nap. After chatting with the two juniors for a while, he also wanted to take a nap. He then instructed his granddaughter: "I know you two want to talk together, so don't go anywhere else.

Sit under the verandah on the east side of the courtyard here. There are trees there, it's ventilated, and it's cooler than elsewhere. And with people coming and going, you don't have to worry about anyone gossiping about you two."

Zhao Mo actually wanted to go to Fengweixuan with Qin Hanzhen. It was cool there, there were trees in the shade, and there were no people coming and going. Not only could he talk to Qin Hanzhen without any worries, but he could also hold hands.

, and maybe even touch his fiancée's little face. However, in the eyes of his grandfather Qin Bai, these are all actions that must be forbidden. In order to come here more often in the future, he can only pinch his nose and endure it.

Qin Hanzhen could see his frustration, bit his lip to hold back his smile, and asked someone to set up two large and comfortable bamboo chairs at the place indicated by his grandfather. Then he personally took a bamboo basket and carried a pot of tea, two white

With a porcelain cup and two refreshing snacks, he quietly pulled the corner of Zhao Mo's sleeve and walked with him to the east verandah. Zhao Mo felt Qin Hanzhen's gentle tugging on the corner of his sleeve and quickly calmed down.

, with some joy, he followed her obediently.

The two of them sat under the air vent in a corner of the verandah, enjoying the cool breeze and even the taste of the tea was particularly sweet and delicious.

Zhao Mo took out the small brocade box that he had been carrying in his arms for a long time and handed it to Qin Hanzhen: "This is for you, see if you like it? I'll carve a free seal for you with this, okay?"

Qin Hanzhen took it, opened the box and took a look, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Ah, it's so beautiful! Where did this come from?"

Zhao Mo told her the origin of the seal material and said: "Although I don't know where the merchant got the seal material, the color is really rare in the world. I have seen several chicken blood stones in the palace, and the color is a bit...

It's more pink, but not as gorgeous as this one."

Qin Hanzhen thought for a while: "This...could it be Balin stone?" Balin stone actually has a long history, but it seems that it was only officially mined in large quantities after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Therefore, in today's seal stone world, it is

It is still a little-known transparent one. But despite its youth, its quality and value in future generations will be extremely high. If the origin of the raw material of Balin stone can be discovered early...

Seeing Zhao Mo's curious eyes, Qin Hanzhen could only explain to him: "This thing has been recorded in the Yuan Dynasty. Maybe someone in Beirong knows about it. I heard that it is produced near Chifeng. Maybe it is in Guan Nei

Rarely seen. This is a kind of pyrophyllite with extremely high quality, not inferior to Shoushan Stone, Qingtian Stone and Changshi Stone, but it is less well-known at the moment."

Zhao Mo raised his eyebrows: "So, I got a treasure accidentally? I will ask Agui to inquire later to see if he can find similar chapter materials. If there is any, pick one similar to this one.

, carved into pairs of seals, one for you and one for me, which makes a perfect pair and can be shared after we get married."

Qin Hanzhen blushed and said, "I'm just using such a pink and bright seal to return it. Don't you think it's strange to use it?"

Zhao Mohun didn't care: "Xianzhang, when you and I write and draw together in the future, what does it matter if we use it together and don't show off in front of others?"

Qin Hanzhen laughed when he heard this, and put the brocade box away: "Then I will put away the seal materials first, and then I will carve them for you after you have mastered the carving skills. I also have a few pink seal stone seal materials there.

It’s just not as beautiful as this color. I’m still thinking about when I’ll make my grandfather happy and ask him to carve some leisure seals for me.”

Zhao Mo said with a smile: "There is no need to ask Grandpa. Once I have mastered my sword skills, I will carve it for you."

He changed his tone and no longer called Qin Bai uncle and grandfather, but followed Qin Hanzhen and called him grandfather. This name is more legitimate than the roundabout word "uncle and grandfather". Qin Hanzhen

She spat at him and blushed, but did not ask him to change his words.

Zhao Mo noticed this and the smile on his face became even brighter. He poured Qin Hanzhen a cup of tea and asked her with a smile: "On the princess's birthday, there will be a palace banquet in the palace. Cousin, will you go?"
Chapter completed!