"By the way, Si Yan, when you have free time, remember to go home and spend time with me, an old woman. I am the only old man at home and it's really boring. Bingxuan is always running out, ugh!"
"Okay, ancestor, don't worry. After I finish my busy work for a while, I will find time to visit you. Then you can also bring people to visit to honor me!" Si Yan smiled and responded without hesitation.
Get off. He winked at Xi Bingxuan as he spoke, but Xi Bingxuan ignored him.
The reason why he didn't like that Huixi Mansion required him to live alone was that as soon as he returned to that home, the elders would not forget to hint to him that it was time to get married and have children. They even arranged various women for him, waiting for him to favor him when he returned.
, he likes to do as he pleases, but doesn't like to accept things from others, so he simply doesn't go back, and even if he goes back, he won't stay overnight!
When Old Ancestor Xi saw that Yu Tianrong had been listening to them quietly with a smile on her face, like a well-behaved lady, she felt a little happy in her heart. She just heard from her grandson that she was from a famous family, but she didn't like to rely on her family's power.
She lives an independent life outside, has achieved some success in business, and is still cooperating with her grandson. She still knows very well what her grandson is like. If he has such eyes as this kid, he must be extraordinary.
This woman has her own wisdom in private, and is gentle and courteous to others on the surface. She looks so knowledgeable and sensible. It’s really hard not to like her! Seeing Yu Tianrong’s expression became gentler, “Miss Yu, what do you usually like to do?
What kind of entertainment days are there?”
Yu Tianrong heard Ancestor Xi's question and quickly came to his senses, "I like to draw, read, and occasionally play music."
"Oh, so Miss Yu's painting skills are pretty good, right?" She knows how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, which is a good thing! It's much better than just being a business woman.
Yu Tianrong smiled lightly, "It's okay."
"Seeing that Miss Yu is so confident, she must be very proud of her painting skills. Why don't you give us a live performance to open our eyes?" Zhu Manxiang was dissatisfied when she saw that Patriarch Xi was actually interested in her.
Now it seems that the ancestor is even more dissatisfied with her showing appreciation. She feels that this woman must be a self-righteous one, and there is not much real talent.
Yu Tianrong glanced at Xi Bingxuan with a hint of displeasure on his face. Xi Bingxuan immediately said, "Don't worry if Madam is not in the mood to paint now. I just brought Madam here for fun today, and I never wanted to trouble Madam.
"
Zhu Manxiang's face turned green. Didn't Xi Bingxuan make it clear that he was protecting her? He was trying to dismantle her in front of all the maids. Humph, I'm afraid he didn't dare to embarrass her! Thinking of this, he felt angry and jealous, and became even more determined to Ran Yu.
Tianrong felt like making a fool of himself, "Oh, cousin, you are too protective of your shortcomings. Miss Yu hasn't spoken yet, so... are you still afraid that Miss Yu's painting skills won't impress our ancestors?"
Yu Tianrong never had a good impression of such a sharp woman, so he glanced at her lightly and said with a smile: "Of course you can if you want to see my handwriting, but I'm afraid Miss Zhu doesn't have enough silver with her!"
What?
Xi Bingxuan chuckled and explained on his behalf: "Little cousin, I forgot to tell you that Madam's paintings are worth thousands of gold. If you want to see Madam's painting process in person, the price will be even higher! Well... let's see.
Since we are relatives, I will give you a discount. Others ask for 10,000 taels, so you should pay 5,000 taels!"
Huh? Zhu Manxiang was stunned there, five thousand taels? Just to see her painting? What a joke! However, Xi Bingxuan's serious face clearly reminded her that this was a fact, which made her feel annoyed, "Cousin, you are
Isn’t it too...where is such a rule? Could it be that she doesn’t know how to draw, and you want to take the opportunity to fool us? "
Yu Tianrong took a sip of tea and added unhurriedly: "Bingxuan is right. If Miss Zhu really wants to know my strength, she should spend some money. If it's not for Bingxuan's sake,
I’m not willing to write even ten thousand taels! Of course, if Miss Zhu can’t afford the price, then forget it!”
"You - who said I can't afford it? I just... just don't think it's appropriate. Who knows if your painting is worth it?"
"Miss Zhu, why don't I share half with you? It just so happens that I also want to see Mrs. Yu's painting skills." Si Yan suddenly suggested.
Xi Bingxuan glared at Si Yan, but Zhu Manxiang walked down the slope and agreed immediately. However, she still felt distressed. Two thousand five hundred taels of silver was not a small amount, but it was better than being looked down upon by her!
Yu Tianrong smiled slightly at Si Yan, "Unexpectedly, Mr. Si Yan also wants to see it, so I will show my shame."
Si Yan ordered people to prepare the painting tools. Yu Tianrong stood in the center and prepared to paint. Others sat around and watched. This made Yu Tianrong a little uncomfortable. However, after sinking into the painting, he quickly forgot about himself and saw nothing but the brush.