"Rong'er, it's been a few months since we left Qi Mansion, and the situation outside seems to have calmed down a lot. Should we let Bao'er go to private school again?" Qi's mother asked while stringing beads.
"Let's wait a little longer." Qi Surong replied. She is waiting for someone, Xu Chen, who was famous all over the world eight years ago and is known as a genius and extremely smart. However, he had an eccentric personality, was unruly, and could not stand the red tape of the court. He resigned after less than two years in office and has not been heard from since.
In his last life, he took in a total of three disciples, and without exception, these three became powerful pillars of the country a few years later. Xu Chen may not be a good official, but he is definitely a good teacher that can be met but cannot be asked for.
Su Bao had a chance to become his disciple, but Xu Chen had two strange requirements for accepting students, and Yan Yuan got one of them; second, he had to deliver two thousand taels to Shu Xiu. If he could not deliver for the time being, he could sign an IOU. After one year, the interest doubles until it is paid off. As long as these two points are met, everyone will be treated equally regardless of their high or low birth status.
At that time, the Qi family was in a miserable situation and could not raise even two hundred taels, let alone two thousand taels. Although they could sign the IOU, Qi's father and Qi's mother were quite hesitant about Xu Chen's character. In addition, Qi Surong and Gu Jinyun's marriage had been finalized, and they were short of money and really didn't want to take on debt again. Later, Gu Jinyun offered to bear the cost, but was rejected by the face-saving Qi Surong. Therefore, the matter of Su Bao becoming a disciple finally came to nothing.
Later, Subao entered an ordinary private school. Although his studies were not delayed, he was rejected and isolated by his classmates, and his personality gradually became gloomy. This incident can be said to be an important turning point in his life.
Different choices, completely different futures.
"I want Su Bao to join Mr. Xu." Qi Su Rong expressed his thoughts.
"Mr. Xu?" Qi's mother was slightly stunned, "Which Mr. Xu?"
"Xu Chen and Xu Zizhi were once the number one scholar in the golden sciences. He was knowledgeable and well-known for his talents." Qi Surong replied, "I heard that he will come to Beijing in the near future and intends to recruit a few disciples. If Su Bao can become his disciple , will definitely benefit a lot.”
"Really?" Qi's mother is not a person with independent opinions. After hearing her daughter's words, she also thinks this suggestion is good.
"However," Qi Surong added, "it is necessary to prepare two thousand taels of bundles for Mr. Xu."
"What? Two thousand taels?" Qi's mother said in surprise, "Does the family have any money left?"
"There will always be some savings."
Qi's mother hesitated and said, "Is Mr. Xu really worth the money we spend?"
"Absolutely worth it." Qi Surong nodded affirmatively. She was only worried that Su Rong would not be able to catch his eye.
In her previous life, Xu Chen entered Beijing just two months after the Queen's birthday party. There was not much time left. She wanted to earn two thousand taels as soon as possible. If she could only sign an IOU, her parents would not agree.
Just when Qi Surong was worried about money, an opportunity to make money appeared.
"Anyone wants a pair of Buddhist embroidery?" Qi Surong looked at Qin Xiang.
"Exactly." Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It is said that the young master's mother believes in Buddhism and goes to Lianshan Mountain for meditation every year, so he wants to give his mother a pair of Buddhist embroidery. He bids a high price, but needs to see the pattern first. In addition to In addition to our Xiuzhuang, he has also invited several famous embroiderers, and he will choose one of us."
Qi Surong thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know the identity of that young master?"
"Liu Muhan, the son of the Taiwei."
"Is it him?" Liu Qian'er's brother? Qi Surong hesitated for a moment and finally agreed. If this list is completed, Shu Xiu, who is Su Bao's apprentice, will not have to worry.
Two days later, Liu Muhan came to Yunrong Xiuzhuang again and was quite satisfied with the drawings drawn by Qi Surong. Although it is just a simple line drawing, the lines are smooth and the brush can be used freely. The Buddha statue is solemn and kind, which is very consistent with the Buddhist artistic conception. It can be seen that the artist who drew the picture has extraordinary skills.
"That's right." Liu Muhan smiled and asked, "Who is the embroiderer who drew this picture? Can you tell me her name?"
"This..." Qin Xiang smiled politely, "The master of our village keeps a low profile and never discloses his name easily. Please forgive me, sir."
"Oh? In that case, I won't make things difficult for others." Liu Muhan didn't press the question and nodded, "This Buddhist embroidery must be completed within a month."
"Master, please rest assured."
Liu Muhan left the deposit and left.
After leaving Xiuzhuang and returning to Taiwei's Mansion, he ordered a guard: "Go and check the identity of the embroiderer in Yunrong Xiuzhuang and report back as soon as possible."
He couldn't let an unknown person help his mother with embroidery, and she wouldn't know how to respond when asked.
"Yes." The guard responded and turned around.
In the evening, the guard reported: "The embroiderer of Yunrong Xiuzhuang is the daughter of General Qi Shuo Qi, Miss Surong."
"you sure?"
"My subordinates saw it with their own eyes."
Liu Muhan frowned and said to his bookboy: "Tomorrow you go to Yunrong Xiuzhuang to cancel this transaction, and there is no need to return the deposit."
He had met Qi Surong several times and knew her character well. He could not believe that she was capable of embroidering this Buddhist embroidery well.
"Unsubscribe?" Qi Surong from the Qi family was very surprised when he heard the news and asked, "Why unsubscribe?"
Qin Xiang looked a little hesitant and replied: "The boy said that his master does not trust your skills."
Qi Surong thought about it and guessed the reason. I'm afraid Liu Muhan has discovered her identity. It's natural that he and his sister don't trust her given their evaluation of her.
This matter was caused by my past self, but the feeling of being despised and disgusted by others is always hard to live with.
"I know." Even if he didn't want it, she still had to embroider this Buddha embroidery. After the embroidery is completed, it can not only be sold as a commodity, but also gain reputation for oneself.
After making the decision, Qi Surong would light a stick of sandalwood every morning when she got up, then unfold the embroidery frame and start embroidering.
The room was filled with sandalwood. She looked calm, her eyes were focused, and she was very attentive to every stitch. The sunshine outside the window outlined her beautiful profile, giving off a peaceful atmosphere that made the man outside the house stop for a long time...
In less than half a month, Qi Surong completed the Buddhist embroidery. Qin Xiang was full of praise when he saw it, and immediately hung it in Xiuzhuang as a treasure of the shop.
Liu Muhan was passing by Yunrong Xiuzhuang while holding some embroidery items that she had hired for embroidery. She casually looked into the store and her eyes immediately froze.
He stepped into the store and looked straight at the embroidery in the middle, surprise flashing in his eyes. This Buddhist embroidery not only has delicate stitching and bright colors, but also conveys a sense of peace and solemnity. The person who embroidered this picture must be in a peaceful mood and be calm and composed. Taking a few steps closer, he immediately smelled a faint scent of sandalwood, which made people feel a bit like Buddha.
Just when he was about to ask aloud, he heard a man's voice next to him: "I bought that pair of Buddhist embroidery."
Liu Muhan turned around and saw a tall, stern-faced man appearing next to him at some point.
"Wait a minute." Seeing that he was about to buy this pair of embroidery, Liu Muhan immediately stopped him and said, "This young master, I am very fond of this pair of Buddhist embroidery. I wonder if you can part with it?"
Gu Jinyun glanced at him, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.
He uttered two words coldly: "No."
Liu Muhan felt a chill in her heart. This man had such a cold temperament.
"This piece of Buddhist embroidery is priced at nine hundred and ninety-nine taels." Qin Xiang interjected.
"Liu Zi, pay." Gu Jinyun ordered the boy behind him.
"Wait a minute, I'll offer you one thousand two hundred taels." Liu Muhan raised the price.
"First come, first served." Gu Jinyun did not bid with him, but just looked at Qin Xiang and said.
Qin Xiang hesitated.
"We all took a fancy to this embroidery at the same time. There's no such thing as first come first served. Naturally, the one with the highest price will get it." Liu Muhan said calmly.
Gu Jinyun still did not answer his words and continued to say to Qin Xiang: "You can ask the owner of Xiuzhuang if she is willing to sell me or him?"
"This..." Qin Xiang looked at Liu Muhan with some embarrassment. The latter thought for a while, nodded and said: "Let's do it."
He thought to himself that Qi Surong should give him this face.
Qin Xiang said, "Well, please wait a moment, young masters. The young lady will send someone to ask questions immediately."
She called a girl and asked her to go to Qi's house as soon as possible.
Neither of them want to sell! Qi Surong rolled his eyes when he heard the girl's return. Why did these two people get together so coincidentally
She thought for a while and asked the girl to reply: "If Young Master Liu is willing to pay four thousand taels, the embroidery will be sold to him. If not, then sell it to another Young Master at the original price."
The girl was slightly stunned and said hesitantly: "Miss, if you do this, won't you offend Mr. Liu? He is the eldest son of the Taiwei Mansion."
"Just do as you say." Rather than letting Gu Jinyun offend Liu Muhan, it would be better to let her be the bad guy. Moreover, Liu Muhan canceled the subscription first, and she was unhappy, so the high price was reasonable. Based on her understanding of Liu Muhan, she might be dissatisfied, but she wouldn't hold a grudge.
The girl brought Qi Surong's words to her. After hearing this, Liu Muhan's eyes darkened slightly. Seeing the man next to him staring at him, he responded: "Okay, it's only four thousand taels, I bought it."
"The eldest son of the Taiwei Mansion is really heroic. The little girl thanked him on his behalf." Qin Xiang smiled and helped Liu Muhan put away the embroidery.
"This piece of embroidery was really embroidered by your master?" he asked again.
"Exactly."
Liu Muhan said nothing, handed over the silver, asked the book boy to take the embroidery, glanced at the man, turned and left.
"Young Master, I'm sorry." After Liu Muhan left, Qin Xiang leaned down and said in embarrassment, "Young Master Liu has a distinguished status and we cannot afford to offend him. To express my apology, I will give you an eighty-eight for the items in the store that you can choose at will." fold."
"Is he the son of a prince?" Gu Jinyun's face was expressionless, showing no emotion or anger.
"Yes."
"Yes." Gu Jinyun nodded, said no more, turned around and walked out of Xiuzhuang.
It's not that Xiuzhuang can't afford to offend him, but what she's worried about is that he can't afford to offend him, even though she doesn't know who he is now...