The King of Jin looked over and smiled, "Ningning is so lucky, this must be Zhao Mengjian's "Three Friends in Winter."
In the cold winter, the north wind is howling, the snow is white, and all things are withering.
In the bleak and cold earth, there are only three kinds of plants that remain undefeated in winter and bloom in the cold weather. They are "pine, bamboo and plum", also known as the three friends of winter.
The Three Friends of Winter are often mentioned in poems and paintings. This painting “Three Friends of Winter” by Zhao Mengjian is definitely a treasure among them.
The pine needles are outlined with light ink, and the brushwork is light, bright, elegant and unrestrained.
The bamboo leaves are painted with thick ink and broad brushstrokes, and the brush strokes are strong and firm.
The sparse plum blossoms are painted using the circle petal method, and the stamens, sepals and buds are randomly clustered, which is natural and vivid.
It not only well expresses the proud demeanor of pine, bamboo and plum standing in the cold winter, but also reflects the painter's profound foundation and superb painting skills.
It also reflects the noble spiritual integrity and aesthetic taste that the painter advocates as a literati.
Jiang Changning was excited to find such a great painting. He asked, "This treasure hunt is really fun. Shall we go again tomorrow?"
King Jin laughed, "Treasure hunting is not available every day. It only opens on the seventh day."
Jiang Changning's eyes moved slightly, which means that even if she didn't go to Baling Palace with him to pay her respects today, he would find a reason to take her out to look for treasure.
Is this a little surprise
As a woman in the inner house who could not go out at will, Jiang Changning liked this little surprise. She looked up at King Jin and smiled, "I'll give this painting to Yong Zhou. Thank you for taking me out to broaden my horizons."
"I don't want that kind of thank you." King Jin smiled, stretched out his long arm, pulled the person into his arms, and said something in her ear.
Jiang Changning blushed, "No."
"It's very comfortable. Let's try it tonight, okay?" King Jin held Jiang Changning's earlobe in his mouth, "Ningning, good Ningning, good boy."
Prince Jin is a top-notch man when it comes to sex.
But since Prince Jin had taken the initiative, he would naturally have to get the consent of his own little princess.
By bedtime, he had finally succeeded.
The next day, Qiao went to Liuxuanyuan to pay respects to the Concubine Dowager. Looking at the tender and tender Jiang Changning who was being cared for by the Prince of Jin, her eyes were full of jealousy and hatred.
Jiang Changning raised his eyebrows, smiled wildly, and asked, "You can see the delicious food on the table but can't eat it. It must be very uncomfortable, sister-in-law?"
"My Lady, aren't you afraid that you'll eat too much and ruin your health?" Qiao said viciously.
"Which is more likely to harm your body, eating too much or having nothing to eat?" Jiang Changning asked with a sly smile.
At this time, the maid came in with the concubine, and the verbal dispute between the two sisters-in-law came to an end.
"Greetings to mother, long live the mother." The two sisters-in-law bowed respectfully.
Princess Kangren caught a cold and felt unwell, so she sent her maid over.
Knowing that Princess Kangren was ill, the Concubine Dowager instructed Mrs. Qiao, "Please ask the imperial physician to come to the mansion and take a good look at her. Don't let her get sick at such a young age."
"Someone has been sent for the imperial physician."
"Kang Ren is sick, and my sister-in-law went to take care of her. It's understandable that she didn't come to pay respects to mother. Could it be that she is afraid of being blamed by mother?"
Without waiting for Mrs. Qiao to refute, Jiang Changning quickly continued, "Sister-in-law, you have misunderstood my mother. My mother is not the kind of unreasonable person."
The concubine looked at Qiao with dissatisfaction in her eyes.
Princess Kang Ren is not a male grandson, so she does not pay much attention to him. But now she only has this one grandchild, and he is the only bloodline of her eldest son, so she also cares about and loves him.
"You must take good care of Kang Ren." The concubine said seriously.
When Qiao saw that Jiang Changning had provoked the imperial concubine to be angry with her with just a few words, she felt so angry that her teeth were itching.
Qiao was deeply jealous of Jiang Changning. The concubine treated Jiang Changning much better than she treated her.
Jiang couldn't stay any longer, and a cold light flashed in Qiao's eyes.
This matter cannot be delayed any longer. If it is delayed any longer, it will become a serious threat to the Jiang family.
Jiang Changning glanced at her and said to the concubine with a smile: "Mother, I heard that on the Lantern Festival, there will be a stage for a variety show at Qingshui Bridge. Your daughter-in-law will accompany you to watch it."
The concubine waved her hand and said, "The streets are full of people during the Lantern Festival, and it's crowded. I won't go. You kids should have fun."
"Then I'll go and see, and tell mother about it when I come back." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
Qiao interrupted, "Mother, it's time for breakfast."
"Why is sister-in-law always thinking about food?" Jiang Changning pouted.
"Besides eating, what else could she be thinking about?" the concubine said unhappily.
There was a hint of sarcasm in Jiang Changning's eyes. He was still thinking about his brother-in-law.
He couldn't say this out loud. Jiang Changning glanced at Mrs. Qiao and helped the concubine up. "Mother, they say that Qingshui Bridge is the most effective for getting rid of all diseases. Is that true?"
"There is such a rumor, so every year most people go to Qingshui Bridge to cure their diseases." said the concubine.
"Walking across the Qingshui Bridge can cure all diseases. No matter how many people there are, you should go for a walk." Jiang Changning expressed his determination to go to the Qingshui Bridge.
Qiao, who was following behind, narrowed his eyes slightly and a strange smile appeared on his lips.
On the evening of the ninth day of the first lunar month, Jiang Changning specifically reminded the King of Jin, "After the morning court tomorrow, please return to the mansion. Miss Chen wants to offer us tea."
"This is an insignificant matter, but you remember it so clearly." Prince Jin said unhappily.
Jiang Changning was not happy after hearing this. "Your Majesty, please tell me what's the important matter that I forgot?"
"When is my birthday? Is the birthday gift ready?" asked King Jin.
Jiang Changning smiled, "Your birthday is on the seventh day of the second month, which is about a month away. I will definitely prepare a birthday present for you."
"If I am not satisfied with your birthday present, you will be punished."
"This is going to be difficult." Jiang Changning stretched out his finger and poked the Prince of Jin's chest. "If the prince is satisfied or says he is not satisfied, then I will definitely be punished."
King Jin grabbed her hand and said, "I am not like you, saying one thing and thinking another."
"I don't think so." Jiang Changning said stubbornly.
Prince Jin leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words, which once again made his little princess blush.
The next day, Jiang Changning waited in Ruyi Courtyard until the hour of Si, but Prince Jin had not returned yet. "Tell Chunlai to go to the Ministry of Rites, and hurry up."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the voice of a maid in the yard paying respects to Prince Jin.
Jiang Changning opened the curtain, walked out, and looked at the Prince of Jin who was wearing plain clothes. "Your Highness, please come in and change your clothes quickly, so as not to miss the time."
It is better if Chen Yi's status is determined as soon as possible. If it is delayed, outsiders will think that she, as the principal wife, is intolerant.
"I want to serve tea, but I don't need to choose a time." Prince Jin had a bad impression of Chen Yi, and he didn't want to give his concubine face.
"I'm being nosy. I just wanted to pick a good time, okay?" Jiang Changning pulled him into the warm room.
"Okay, okay, whatever you want." King Jin smiled, his tone full of indulgence.
After Prince Jin changed into his bright red wedding attire, the couple went to Zhengze Courtyard.
(End of this chapter)