Chapter Three: Talented Women Collecting Debts (Part 1)
The three carriages slowly passed through the crowd and drove to the Military Advisor's Mansion. The young men who were watching were filled with envy. The trip of any one of the four beauties in the world was enough to cause a sensation in the local area. Now that the three beauties are gathering together at the Military Advisor's Mansion, there is even one as gorgeous as the eldest princess. A peerless beauty, think about how splendid and beautiful the mansion must be. It would be a blessing in three lifetimes to be a servant with such a good eye. The blessing of a military advisor can be said to be the same as in the sky. The girls are envious and jealous. I have deep feelings in my heart, secretly complaining that God is unfair, why didn't I give myself such a beautiful face and a delicate heart.
Entering the Military Advisor's Mansion, Xiaozhu, who had returned early, had arranged a simple yet respectful welcome ceremony. Looking at the dozen or so lonely slaves in the courtyard, Lin Yan couldn't hide his doubts and asked Zhuyin in a low voice, "Your palace is so big. Just this little servant?"
Zhuyin replied in a low voice: "It makes you laugh. He hates ostentation and gets annoyed when there are too many people. He says there are few people and he is pure and has little right and wrong. Although he is lazy, he doesn't like to be served by others. He will never do anything he can do by himself. Others, the eldest princess also has the same temperament, and sister Nuanyu likes to be clean. It's just me who suffers, and there's nothing I can do about it. Fortunately, I'm used to it now. Officials and guests all know that he doesn't like people coming and going, so there's no big deal. There are very few people coming to visit, but this number of people is enough."
"I thought he was setting an example for the New Deal."
Zhuyin shook his head and said with a smile: "He is not someone who is willing to wrong himself easily. He has always lived his life freely. Only a person with his temperament can lead the New Deal. This simplicity and indifference comes from the heart, which is strange. Bar?"[
Lin Yan nodded slightly, "It's really strange. Your husband is unexpected in everything. It's rare for a young and successful man to be so indifferent and frugal. Don't you think it's too much for such a big house with such a small number of people to be deserted?"
Zhuyin pursed her lips and smiled: "You will know in a while. To be honest, I thought the excitement was a bit too much."
While they were talking, Mrs. Nuanyu came out with Yunshang and others. Lin Yan was confused as to why Zhuyin found it too lively in such a place, but soon she understood that the manner and manner of Mrs. Nuanyu who spoke first was naturally Decent, peaceful and enthusiastic, but Yun Shang who came next did not follow the rules. He held her hand affectionately and couldn't help but look at her. Her joy was beyond words. Finally, she saw the talented Lin who was ranked among the four beauties with herself. , Yun Shang looked very excited.
Here, they are still greeting each other, and a group of little girls are already muttering. They were restrained at first, but soon they started chattering, and they were talking about the final battle. The prince's house should never be so inappropriate. For servants who abide by the rules.
Lin Yan originally thought that Zhuyin would scold them, but Zhuyin just smiled at them and scolded them: "Keep your voices down, don't embarrass me." The tone was more helpless than controlling. Plea.
He Ran also felt that it was a bit too much, so he waved his hand and said, "You go and talk about it."
Sijing and the others realized that they had got carried away, so they all hurriedly shut up. The maids at Mingqin Chaduo didn't have much experience. They were already used to the ban on talking and laughing in the Military Advisor's Office, and thought that this was the case in the Central Plains. Lanji immediately contradicted her. Said: "You still have the nerve to show off your authority, but because we trust you so much, we all lose money!"
Mingqin Chaduo was someone who didn't know how to control herself. She waved her hands and frowned anxiously, blushing and saying, "Just stop saying a few words and go quickly." Then Lanji took the other three little girls from the country. .
He Ran laughed at himself in embarrassment: "It's all me who spoils them. Fortunately, the talented women are not outsiders, otherwise it would be really rude."
Lin Yan also felt embarrassed. She had never encountered such a thing before. She smiled quickly but couldn't say anything decent in agreement.
When they arrived at the back hall and the guests and hosts were seated, Zhuyin said, "You have traveled thousands of miles, why are you here?"
Lin Yan replied: "I haven't traveled out for a long time. I just walked around casually. I promised the military advisor to visit some sisters before, so I came here." He looked at He Ran with a smile and said, "I want to collect a debt by the way."
"What kind of heavy debt do you owe this talented woman that makes her come all the way to pay for it?" Mrs. Nuanyu asked jokingly, and everyone laughed.
He Ran grinned and said nonchalantly: "I think it's those thousand paintings."
Lin Yan smiled and said: "Just accept the credit. I have already received two paintings, and there are still 998 to go."
Zhuyin's bright eyes flashed and he said: "If you want to collect the debt, you really have to stay here for a while. I think a lazy person like him won't be able to finish painting in a few years."
Lin Yan covered her mouth and smiled: "I'm not afraid of that. Anyway, I don't have anything serious to do. I'm happy to find a place where I can eat and drink for free and learn chess from my sister."
Zhuyin took the opportunity and said: "Then you might as well live in the mansion. There is no need to be taboo about accepting the eldest princess as my sister." She used to travel around a lot, and every time she went to a country, the local princes treated her with respect and courtesy. Not only did Gao Ying travel far away, but he also gave her a lot of money before leaving. The places she stayed in were all inns or specially prepared villas, and she would never live in other people's houses. Knowing this rule and sending out invitations was just to fulfill her wish. With He Ran.
Lin Yan hesitated for a moment and then said goodbye: "That would be too disturbing, so we might as well choose a courtyard closer to the house."[
Zhuyin no longer forced himself, and said: "It's up to you, but we're going back to Zangxian Valley in a day or two. There aren't any fancy free courtyards there, so you'd be aggrieved if you didn't live in the garden. "
"I'm not as delicate as you. You are the daughter of the emperor. No one dares to neglect you wherever you travel. We are much worse."
Zhuyin curled his lips and said: "Don't pretend to be pitiful with me, I haven't heard of anyone who dares to neglect you." Then he turned to Yun Chang, "Shang'er, have you ever been neglected by any prince?"
Yun Shang smiled and shook her head, saying: "I can't compare to you. I go to fewer places, and I go by invitation every time, so naturally I won't be treated lightly."
Lin Yan liked the purity of Yunshang's ice and snow, and said kindly: "I feel very close to Zhiwu. I wonder if I will be lucky enough to hear the fairy music this time."
Yun Shang was a little embarrassed and said, "Sister Lin, please don't say that. If you want to hear me play it, I'm very happy with you." After saying that, he ordered Suiwu to get the piano.
Lin Yan said hurriedly: "No hurry, no rush, I heard that the King of Xiping always bathes and incense before listening to his sister playing the piano. We are not as good as the King of Xiping, so we have to be more respectful. Let's wait until tomorrow."
Yun Shang smiled and said: "Forget about the past, now I have become their musician. When I was the most bully, he would ask me to put down the bowl and chopsticks and play a song in the middle of the meal."
He Ran defended: "It's just that one time. Besides, you compose a piece of music instead of eating well to show off, so I asked you to listen to it. Isn't that just to give you some guidance?"
"I'm not ashamed to say that, but I can't distinguish five notes and you still give me guidance." Yun Shang smiled sweetly and ordered someone to fetch the piano.
Yun Shang, who had spent so much money to sing a song, turned out to be like this when she arrived here. Lin Yan didn't know what to think, but looking at her happy expression, she was obviously very satisfied with the current situation.