The next day, Jiang Qing took the initiative to find Wang Xiu.
She wanted to see Pei Shan's paintings. Even if she couldn't take them with her, it would be good to take a few more looks.
Wang Xiu gave her the key to the study and asked her to go there by herself. He also told her to come back after a while. Pei Shan might come over if he was interested.
It was okay if Wang Xiu didn't say anything. Once he did, Jiang Qing's eyes lit up.
Wang Xiu, who had seen through everything, pursed her lips and smiled. After Jiang Qing left, she called the two sisters Lu Yunyuan to see what they were doing. Until Pei Shan came back, she said to Pei Shan: "Go and clean the study in the garden."
Pei Shan, who had not yet had time to change into his official uniform, was slightly startled, then nodded and walked away obediently.
When Lu Yunyuan saw it, she said, "Wasn't the study in the garden just cleaned yesterday?"
Wang Xiu nodded and said, "I know."
When Lu Yunyuan saw this, she couldn't say anything else.
But Lu Yunzhu asked strangely: "Why didn't you see Miss Jiang Er?"
Wang Xiudao: "Perhaps she went to read somewhere? She has a quiet temperament and likes to be with books."
Lu Yunyuan raised her head in surprise and soon understood. However, she didn't say anything. In the end, she took her sister to change the water for the goldfish in the fish tank, making her forget about looking for Jiang Qing.
At the same time, Pei Shan, who had changed his clothes, was walking towards the study in the garden with a rag and water.
The servants who saw him on the road were still surprised, why could this young master Pei be so restless?
Pei Shan went straight to the study and found that the door of the study was unlocked. He thought that the master's wife came to the study today and found that it was dusty, so she asked him to clean it. The master of the study didn't like to come here, but the master's wife would come here occasionally to look for paintings.
He spends more time.
It's also his fault that he doesn't pay attention to it, why is it gathering dust?
The moment he opened the study door, Jiang Qing, who was sitting on a chair reading a picture album, was startled and stood up quickly.
When Pei Shan found someone there, he was also stunned.
Their eyes met, and the two looked at each other, as if they hadn't expected it.
But Pei Shan quickly came to his senses. He put down the water and said gently: "Look, my wife asked me to come over and clean the study. I will come back later."
Jiang Qing immediately understood that this was the opportunity created by Wang Xiu for her.
Although she originally came here hoping to meet Pei Shan by chance, after entering here, she was quickly attracted by the collection of books and picture albums here, and she had long forgotten her original purpose.
Now seeing Pei Shan, she was surprised and happy, so she quickly shouted: "Don't leave, I can also help clean up."
Pei Shan wanted to refuse, but he saw Jiang Qing's bright eyes, which seemed to be looking forward to it. He hesitated when he spoke, and after a while he changed to: "Okay!"
Jiang Qing put the album back and walked to the basin stand ready to help.
Pei Shan also organized the bookshelf, and the two began to divide the work.
Jiang Qing also organized her study by herself, so when she saw Pei Shanxing's smooth movements, she knew that he had done it many times. And he cherished books very much. He would gently smooth out the creases of each book with his hands. If he found any books
If it is dirty, I will carefully pick it out, wipe it gently and put it on the windowsill to dry.
Jiang Qing said to Pei Shan: "No wonder Mrs. Lu asked you to come over and clean the study. You are indeed very attentive and cherish the books."
Pei Shan said: "It's nothing."
As he said this, he suddenly remembered that Jiang Qing had the key to the study.
It should have been given by the mistress, who knew Jiang Qing was here but asked him to come over...
Pei Shan was stunned when he reacted and looked at Jiang Qing at a loss.
Jiang Qing looked at his stupid look and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Pei Shan shook his head, trying to say something to cover up his panic.
He didn't come here to get close to her on purpose, but did Jiang Qing know?
If she knew, what did she mean?
If she doesn't know, will she misunderstand?
"I……"
As soon as Pei Shan opened his mouth, Jiang Qing's eyes flashed slightly.
She seemed to understand, but she was more scared than Pei Shan.
So she quickly changed the subject and said: "I like your paintings very much, the one from last time... thank you for making it happen."
Pei Shan was stunned. Did he just like his paintings?
So he just misunderstood?
He nodded dullly and said softly: "It's not worth it, I still have a lot..."
After saying that, he went to find it and show it to Jiang Qing.
There are really many of them, drawn one by one, bound one by one, and even in sets.
The thickest ones include seven or eight volumes, which are as high as half of an erect arm. It can be seen that Pei Shan is painting very carefully.
Jiang Qing sat over and flipped through the pages, discovering desert flowers, rural countryside, prosperous capitals, and weird otherworlds.
She looked at the picture album from another world. The fish in it were actually flying in the air, with very long fangs, and an evil look in their eyes, which made the whole painting look weird and unpredictable.
It's a bit like the popular atlas of the Classic of Mountains and Seas on the market, but it's more secretive than that... It seems to have no origin, and it was all drawn by Pei Shan's imagination.
Unknowingly, her fingers touched the big fish on the painting and she didn't move away for a long time.
Pei Shan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said behind her: "My wife also likes this one the best, and she named it: Lost in Another World."
Jiang Qing raised her eyes and chewed the name carefully. She felt that it fit the meaning of the painting very well and was shocked.
She wanted the painting but knew it was impossible, so she asked, "Can I copy it?"
Pei Shan thought for a while, and just when Jiang Qing thought he would refuse, Pei Shan said: "If you really like it, then I will give it to you."
Jiang Qing was stunned, joy surged into her heart, but she seemed in disbelief: "Really? You can really give it to me?"
Pei Shan nodded.
Jiang Qing said excitedly: "Then you must not go back on your word. From now on, it is mine."
She held the entire picture album in her arms, as if she had found a treasure, which made Pei Shan laugh.
In a trance, he seemed to see his master's wife protecting his master's paintings, saying that she would support the master for the rest of her life and would not allow him to sell the paintings.
Of course, his wife will also protect him.
However, he knew that it was different. The master's wife only cherished his talent and could not bear those rabble to use his paintings for profit.
"I don't regret it, I'll give it to you."
Pei Shan said again, with a strong voice, and the smile on his face became much more sincere.
Jiang Qing hugged the painting. Although she was very reluctant to let it go and although she really liked it, she still asked in a low voice: "But you just said that your wife also likes it very much."
Sure enough, after hearing her words, Pei Shan's eyes dimmed and his smile was not as comfortable as before.
When Jiang Qing saw this, she felt indescribably uncomfortable, but she still carefully put the album back.
At this moment, Pei Shan said: "Actually... this painting is inspired by my master's painting..."
Jiang Qing didn't understand and looked at him confused.
Pei Shan continued: "I have never seen my master's wife reluctantly want to carve this painting and keep it forever. I have never known whether she really likes my paintings or my master's unpredictable paintings.
wind."
"Because among all my paintings, this one is the only one that is based on my master's paintings and is derived from his paintings."
Jiang Qing was stunned. She looked at the disappointed Pei Shan and thought that she had been hollowed out.
She whispered: "How could this happen? I think it was you who drew it..."
Pei Shan smiled bitterly and said disappointedly: "That's probably because you haven't seen my master's painting."
After he finished speaking, he picked up the album and put it back on the bookshelf.
Jiang Qing was still staring, feeling very conflicted and regretful.
Perhaps, she should have been more selfish just now.