Jiang Qing was deeply shocked by Wang Xiu's words. At this moment, she seemed to see a lonely soul walking lonely on the deep and long ancient road.
That man had a green back until his old age, with no one accompanying him, and without any dazzling glory. He had always only been himself, and he was just himself. But she knew very well in her heart that that man had the purest soul in the world, just like
It was a pearl hidden by thick fog in the prosperous age. He shouldn't have ended up like that.
Jiang Qing came back to her senses, her eyes blurred with tears.
But she quickly wiped it away and strengthened her inner thoughts. She could no longer follow the crowd.
Soon, Jiang Qing stood up and said goodbye, but before leaving, she asked Wang Xiu for the key to Yuanzi's study.
Half an hour later, she hurried back, returned the key, and took Aunt Dong back to Jiang's house.
Jiang Qing already had her own idea, and Wang Xiu did not stop her. When Pei Shan came home, he told him that Jiang Qing had gone to the study before leaving.
When Pei Shan heard the words, he nodded slightly without any fluctuation.
However, when returning to his room, he passed by the study and saw the lights lit inside, so he subconsciously walked over to take a look.
The door of the study room was still unlocked, and it was pushed open gently. However, there was no one inside, just a lamp was lit on the desk. Under the dim light, there was a picture album that was being flipped through, as well as some books lying on the side.
The tea has already cooled down.
Pei Shan walked over and found a small vase placed next to the tea cup, with a very elegant water lily inserted in it.
The picture album that was opened was the painting "The Lost World", with a small note in the middle, pressed with a pen.
Pei Shan took it off and looked at it, and saw that it read: "I have seen that painting, and your wife said: The best is better than the blue. Pei Shan, we all like your painting and are deeply fascinated by it. All this is because it is
What you painted is nothing else. This difference is something that everyone cherishes. I believe that one day, you will shine brilliantly and be unparalleled."
"Unparalleled?" Pei Shan murmured softly, feeling so unbelievable.
But he could feel Jiang Qing's appreciation for him, which was a kind of sincere liking, so he smiled, took out the note and put it into another picture album.
And he wrapped the picture album in his hand with cloth and gave it to his servants to send to Jiang Mansion.
Since... Jiang Qing liked her so much, he was relieved. He couldn't break his promise.
Pei Shan thought to himself, and quickly turned off the lights and went back to his room to rest.
…
At night, Jiang Qing seemed restless.
Sometimes he was watching by the window, and sometimes he was walking around the room, as if he was anxiously waiting for something?
At this time, footsteps were heard from the outer courtyard. Jiang Qing hurried out, only to find that it was Aunt Dong who had brought some food.
Jiang Qing's anxious mood collapsed. Even when Aunt Dong asked her to eat, she had no appetite and her eyes were dull.
After a while, the housekeeper's daughter-in-law Mi came in, holding a cloth bag in her hand, and said with a smile: "This is from the Lu family. They said that the lady left it at their house. Let's take a look."
But?"
Jiang Qing was overjoyed and quickly took it.
She didn't even look at it, but her heart was beating wildly the moment she took it in her hand, and an unspeakable shiver ran through her blood, making her whole body seem to change from a rose in the morning light to a scorching afternoon.
Blooming red rose.
Aunt Dong stood up and wanted to see what it was?
But Jiang Qing had already ordered in a loud voice: "Aunt Dong, reward Aunt Mi with two taels of silver."
Aunt Mi looked at Aunt Dong instantly, with a look of anticipation on her face.
Aunt Dong hesitated and looked very unhappy, but she still went to weigh the money and gave it to Aunt Mi to take away.
Soon, Jiang Qing hid the album and went straight to Mrs. Jiang's room.
Mrs. Jiang was still awake, lying on the bed wiltingly. She watched her daughter walk in happily. Thinking that she should have a good life in the Lu family, she said, "It seems that Mrs. Lu is very good to you."
Jiang Qing nodded, stepped forward and held her mother's hand and said, "Mom, I don't want to enter the palace, please don't send me to the palace, okay?"
"I don't want to marry those uneducated young men in the capital. You have loved me for so long. Just love me for a few more years. I will be obedient and won't cause any trouble to you."
Mrs. Jiang looked at her delicate daughter, and her heart was full of reluctance.
She thought about it hesitantly, and finally nodded helplessly.
Jiang Qing smiled suddenly, like a little fairy from heaven. When Mrs. Jiang saw her, she felt loving and affectionate, and she felt relieved after a while.
She asked her daughter: "Will Mrs. Lu be a matchmaker for you when I go to the Lu family this time? Mrs. Lu is very good, and she and the eldest princess are like sisters. If she is willing to be a matchmaker for you, then the man must be good."
Jiang Qing shook her head.
When Mrs. Jiang saw this, she immediately looked disappointed: "No?"
Jiang Qing explained: "Mrs. Lu has said it, but I don't want to trouble her."
"Mom, how about you wait a little longer? I don't want to be in such a hurry to get married."
Mrs. Jiang looked at her wayward daughter and sighed: "If you don't enter the palace, Mrs. Lu is willing to help you be a matchmaker, and I agree. If you are not willing, I am afraid you will not have such an opportunity in the future."
"You can't have your cake and eat it too, but you have to catch at least one thing. If you let go of both, I'm afraid you'll end up with nothing."
Jiang Qing thought about it and realized that she could actually fight for it and try her best.
But if... the person who needs to force himself is Pei Shan, then forget it.
So she shook her head decisively, took Mrs. Jiang's hand and said coquettishly: "Mom, I really don't want to get married, can you just let me stay at home to spend more time with you and your father?"
"I can also teach my fourth brother to read, so I'm not useless."
When mentioning her youngest son, Mrs. Jiang was full of worries.
I always thought that in the future I would ask the emperor to give my younger son a title. Even if he could not be successful in his life, at least he would have enough food and clothing, and he would be decent.
But now...if my younger son doesn't study hard, he won't be able to get a title, or even be a candidate.
After thinking about it, Mrs. Jiang still decided to go to the Lu family to see if she could find Lu Yunhong and send her youngest son to the palace to study with the prince.
Now, Lu Yunhong is the only one who can speak in front of the new emperor and recommend children from aristocratic families to the palace.
"Okay, whatever you want."
"But you should come with me to the Lu Mansion tomorrow to thank Mrs. Lu for taking care of you these past two days."
Jiang Qing thought her mother was thinking about herself, so she nodded happily.
But the next day, when they set off to the Lu family, she felt worried when she saw her younger brother Jiang Hua.
Oops... Mother must want Mr. Lu to accept his younger brother as a student...
Unknowingly, Jiang Qing clenched her fists, but she couldn't stop her until Jiang Hua got on the carriage.
But in the rickety carriage, she saw her brother's ignorant and fearful little face, and all she thought about was Pei Shan's calm aura and polite demeanor.
The eldest disciple is such an outstanding person...
But the young disciple...
Jiang Qing covered her face and sighed repeatedly.