Jin Duwei's eldest daughter was named Jin Yingxuan. She was fifteen years old. She was a pretty little beauty. She seemed to have noticed Ye Zhenzhen's appraising eyes and looked over curiously.
Ye Zhenzhen nodded friendly and turned to say hello to Captain Jin's wife.
Captain Jin's wife's surname is Lu, and she has an extraordinary background. She is the daughter of the Lu family, one of the five surnamed families. Even though she does not belong to the direct lineage, her status is enough to be an extraordinary fellow countryman.
I just don't know whether this Lu family is a liberal or conservative person. I just arrived here and don't know much information. These information are just spinning in my mind. Ye Zhenzhen has already said hello to Lu family.
Mr. Lu was very enthusiastic and praised her very highly as soon as they met: "I have heard about Mrs. Ning Guo's name for a long time, and today I finally met her. She is indeed a person of unparalleled splendor. It is really difficult for people of my generation to match her."
Ye Zhenzhen smiled faintly: "Mrs. Jin, thank you. Like everyone else, I have one nose and two eyes. If there is any difference, it is probably because I am particularly greedy for food. I have only been in Mingzhou for a few days.
I’ve already inquired about Mingzhou’s food, and I’m just waiting to try it out when I have time.”
Everyone did not expect that Mrs. Ning Guo, who seemed to be aloof, could be so approachable. She immediately became more friendly. Yang Tongzhi's wife, Mrs. Xu, smiled and said: "Then Madam, you have come to the right place. We are in Mingzhou. There is not much else, just each one."
There are so many delicacies that you won’t want to leave after eating them.”
"Isn't that right? We are all natives of Mingzhou. I wonder what your wife's food preferences are? We will recommend it to you."
"I'm not difficult to serve. I only have one preference, as long as it's delicious."
All the ladies were amused by her witty words, and they started to recommend each other. Mrs. Lu also smiled slightly and joined their chat: "I have been in Mingzhou for three or four years, and I have eaten a lot of delicious food.
…”
The ladies, with Ye Zhenzhen at the center, talked about various delicacies with great interest. It was not like a gathering of ladies, but more like a group of food critics.
Cui Weizhen took a look from afar and found that his wife was adapting well, and then he and Captain Jin and others went to the table at the other end where the male guests were.
Let’s not talk about Cui Weizhen, let’s talk about the female guests.
Today, not only Mrs. Lu invited her beloved daughter to attend the banquet, but many ladies also brought their own daughters to show their faces. Ye Zhenzhen very considerately brought the topic to these young ladies.
As a result, for some reason, a talent show suddenly took place.
At the very beginning, it seemed that Mrs. Huang, the prison warden, was praising her daughter for her good piano skills, and as she was talking, she asked her daughter to perform a song for everyone to enjoy.
Mrs. Huang got off to a great start. The other ladies asked their daughters to perform in front of Mrs. Ning Guo, fearing that they would fall behind others. For a time, there was a lot of competition and excitement.
As for Ye Zhenzhen...
Don't ask, it would be embarrassing to ask. People who don't know would think she is in a talent show.
However, putting these aside, the scene of a group of young and fresh girls playing piano and painting is very beautiful. Although their talents are a bit monotonous, their excitement is not inferior to various talent shows in later generations.
Among these girls, the most talented ones are undoubtedly Yang Wanshi, the daughter of Yang Tongzhi, and Jin Yingxuan, the daughter of Captain Jin. One of them performs calligraphy and painting, and the other performs pipa. Their talents are far superior to those of their peers, and they are even more outstanding.
Ye Zhenzhen applauded very much: "You girls are so versatile, it really opened my eyes. You ladies are very good at teaching me. I will have to ask you for advice in the future."
Mrs. Yang kept being modest: "No, my little girl has been studying calligraphy and painting for more than ten years, and now she is just a beginner. In front of you, Madam, a master of calligraphy and painting, she is a master of her own craft. If she can get one or two words of advice from you, it will be her good fortune.
"
Yang Wanshi looked at her expectantly and nervously, and whispered: "My little daughter has always admired Madam, and she is even more fascinated by your own Xumi paintings. Unfortunately, there is no master who is good at Xumi paintings in Mingzhou, so I can only do it by myself."
I've been fumbling around for a long time, but I can't figure it out. I wonder if I'll have a chance to ask Madam for advice in the future?"
She looked very nervous, but she still mustered up the courage to ask her for advice. Ye Zhenzhen felt that her paintings were very spiritual and she probably loved painting, so she agreed after thinking about it.
Yang Wanshi couldn't help being happy and thanked her repeatedly.
Seeing this, Jin Yingxuan also hurriedly said: "Madam, I also admire your Xumi paintings. I wonder if I can come with Sister Yang to ask for advice?"
Yang Shiwan puffed up her face and looked a little depressed. Jin Yingxuan didn't seem to realize it, and still looked at Ye Zhenzhen expectantly.
Mrs. Lu helped: "Madam, you don't know something. This little girl of ours admires you so much. She is so precious about your deeds. When she learned that she was coming to see you today, she was so excited that she didn't sleep all night."
Jin Yingxuan smiled sheepishly and said coquettishly: "Mother!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say it, I won't say it." Madam Lu nodded her nose: "You girl is used to being lazy and coquettish. You didn't listen when I asked you to learn calligraphy and painting. Do you regret it now? What if?
Madam doesn't like you, so don't cry."
Jin Yingxuan lowered her head in regret.
Ye Zhenzhen's eyes wandered in front of the Jin family's mother and daughter. She took a sip of warm tea and said: "Since Miss Jin wants to learn Xumi painting, then she can do it with Miss Yang. But I am not always free. If the girl
If you really want to learn Xumi painting, you must hire a famous teacher to avoid delaying the opportunity."
After so many years of development, Xumi painting has gradually begun to grow. Many people have mastered this painting method, but most of these people are in the capital.
Mrs. Lu thanked her repeatedly and said: "What Madam said is absolutely true. It's just that it's difficult to recruit famous teachers, so I can only learn randomly by myself. It's a blessing for these two children to have you to guide them now. If they still can't learn, then what will happen to them?"
It can be regarded as a missed opportunity, and I have failed to live up to Madam’s teachings.”
Ye Zhenzhen smiled and said nothing. She just promised to give them some advice, but she did not want to be their wife. Just keep smiling at this time.
The other ladies saw this with envy, and were very envious of the Jin family and the Yang family for taking the opportunity to establish a relationship with Mrs. Ning Guo. Even though they wanted their daughters to learn Xumi painting together, they did not dare to say so.
Mrs. Ning Guo is willing to give advice to the Jin family and the Yang family because the status of the two families is extraordinary. Madam is willing to give face, which is out of love. If they also join in the fun, it would be a lack of discernment.
Lu didn't feel embarrassed when she didn't get a response. She continued to chat about the topic, and suddenly remembered: "By the way, I heard that Mrs. Yang arranged for the most famous opera troupe in Mingzhou, Yan Qing Troupe, to come and sing an opera.
Why don't you come out and sing some songs?"
Mrs. Yang smiled faintly: "We have indeed prepared a troupe, but I don't know if Madam likes it. If she doesn't like it, there is no need to call it."
