Qingxue was a little surprised by Mr. Gu's simplicity. She stood aside and waited for Mr. Gu to drink the soup, then took the bowl and went to her uncle's table to take away the soup bowl.
Gu Sheng felt a warm current in his body after drinking the soup. His body that had been chilled just now warmed up, and his complexion became a little better. He was grateful to Zhou Houfu. He was still lying at home without Mr. Zhou's help in his illness.
He had been looking forward to the painting building competition for a long time and almost missed it. Thinking of this, Gu Sheng felt chills in his heart.
Zhulan watched from upstairs, she was very surprised, "This Mr. Gu has great trust in our Hou Mansion."
Tao, "Yeah, this is the entrance thing."
Qingxue, "I drank the soup without any hesitation."
Zhulan is in a better mood, which shows that Gu Sheng recognizes the favor of Zhou Houfu, and Mr. Gu will return this favor in the future.
In the box where the fourth prince was, the fourth prince knew Qingxue, "How can the old lady bring soup to Gu Sheng?"
Chang Zhong explained his dealings with Gu Sheng. He deliberately concealed Yuwen, but named Zhuo Guyu. Finally, he said: "My mother was only interested after hearing what I said. She happened to make some soup for her brother-in-law and delivered it to her." bowl."
After hearing this, the fourth prince looked at Zhuo Guyu and asked, "Why did the Duke's Mansion bring the doctor there?"
Zhuo Guyu is very concerned about Gu Sheng. He knows who helped Gu Sheng. Now it is true to listen to the fourth prince's question, "I am debating with Mr. Gu. Naturally, I pay some attention to Mr. Gu. I know that Mr. Gu is seriously ill and wants to help." One or two, I didn’t expect to be late.”
The fourth prince nodded, but he had a lot on his mind. Gu Sheng was obviously targeted. He had a bad impression of Zhuo Guyu and had preconceived notions. He was not happy with the Yong'an Duke's Palace.
Zhuo Guyu squeezed his palm. Although he was close to the fourth prince, the fourth prince always treated him indifferently. He took a deep breath and he was not in a hurry.
Yuwen called the girl, and the girl's eyes widened when she heard that. Seeing the county master blinking, he quickly turned around and went out.
Zoya didn't hear clearly, "Does the County Lord have something to do?"
Yuwen didn't like Zoya. Even if she tried to hide it well, she couldn't hide her superior attitude. "My sister didn't even ask. What is your identity?"
Zoya said dryly, "I thought we were friends."
Yuwen pointed at herself, "How come I don't know? To be honest, I have only met you once. According to you, all the ladies in the capital are my friends."
Zoya has been praised when she goes out recently. For the first time, someone refused to give her face. She still believed that her future sister-in-law should let her go. Her eyes turned red and she said, "You are bullying others."
Yuwen, "To be honest, it's just bullying, so I've bullied too many people."
Zoya, "..."
Yudie cleared her throat, "Yuwen, Miss Zhuo is still young."
Yuwen was even more surprised, "If I have to let someone else go when I'm young, after all, besides Yujiao, am I not the youngest in the box?"
Zhuo Guyu took a deep breath and stood up, "The results are about to come out, and we brothers and sisters should go back. Thank you Fourth Prince for the refreshments."
The fourth prince said, "Yeah."
Zhuo Guyu nodded to everyone, and then left with Zhuo Ya.
Yuwen raised her eyebrows, she was a good brother, but unfortunately they were too purposeful.
The fourth prince smiled and said, "Cousin, I'm young too. Can you give me a painting from the auction later?"
Yuwen, "... OK"
She knew that she was not called cousin for nothing, she was waiting for her here, so she was also a golden doll in the eyes of the fourth prince!
With a sound of drums, the shopkeeper already had the list in his hand, "The results of this year are out. I read them from back to front. The fifty shortlisted people will all be rewarded with the painting studio regardless of their ranking."
After saying that, the rewards were brought up, including pens, inks, paper, and inkstones. The most valuable ones were paints. The painting studio was most in need of these things.
The tense moment has arrived. Gu Sheng heard that he was in the 45th place. Although he was sorry, he accepted it well. This year, candidates rushing to take the exam gathered in the capital. There were too many people who had been painting since elementary school. He, who was born halfway, was already shortlisted. It's luck.
Upstairs, Zhulan kept staring at Gu Sheng's micro-expression. Gu Sheng quickly accepted his disappointment. Zhulan would like to praise this character. Gu Sheng is open-minded and will be successful sooner or later.
Tao was confused, "Are you paying too much attention to Mr. Gu?"
Zhulan asked, "Is there any?"
"Yes, you rarely look at your eldest son-in-law, but you always look at Mr. Gu. Don't you want to recruit a son-in-law from a poor family?"
Zhulan's eyes widened, "Mr. Gu is already eighteen, and Yuwen hasn't even got hair extensions yet, so I have no idea."
Mrs. Tao was relieved, "I'm not saying that sons-in-law from poor families are not good. There are many sons-in-law from poor families in Beijing, but there are really not many who live a good life."
Zhulan has also heard that there are more chickens and dogs, and it is not easy for a poor family to become a scholar. Some people can pretend all their lives for the sake of their future, and some people have a blind eye, not to mention that they are not from the right family. There is a lot of difference between the two families. Trouble.
Tao gave another example, "The case that was just tried not long ago, relying on the power of the Yue family, the husband's family secretly robbed ordinary women and blackmailed wealthy businessmen. The capital city has been talking about it for a long time."
Zhulan naturally also heard about it. During the trial, the son-in-law from a poor family wanted to kill someone and silence him.
Soon the ranking came to Jiang Sheng. Jiang Sheng lived up to expectations and won the first place. There were even comments from masters, Jiang Sheng had reached the realm of masters and so on.
Anyway, Jiang Sheng won the first place, and he said good things for free. On the contrary, if he didn't get a good place, Jiang Sheng would become a joke today. If Jiang Sheng was admired in the past, he would be belittled more in the future.
Naturally, some people were dissatisfied, "Who knows if it's because of Zhou Hou? Who doesn't know that Jiang Juren's father-in-law is Zhou Hou?"
Jiang Sheng's expression remained unchanged as he picked up his painting and said, "I can do it, but you can't slander my father-in-law. The paintings are here. Everyone here today knows how to paint. Jiang is not afraid of criticism."
Jiang Sheng was so open-minded that everyone's initial thoughts were extinguished. He was not afraid to see if he had real skills.
Some still came forward unconvinced, but Jiang Sheng had no intention of stopping him. There were other paintings next to him. As those who had seen the paintings stepped down with shame on their faces, no one dared to come on stage again.
In the end, the first place was well deserved. Jiang Sheng carefully rolled up the painting. The dignitaries who came to see the excitement today were anxious. They were still waiting for the auction!
The shopkeeper was also dumbfounded, "Mr. Jiang, aren't you selling this painting?"
Jiang Sheng, "I promised my father-in-law that I would give this painting to him."
Mr. Tao felt sour after hearing this, "You are really lucky to have a promising son and a filial son-in-law. After today, your son-in-law has become famous. Today, his paintings are even more popular. One painting may be worth a thousand taels."
Zhulan felt very happy when she heard this. She is a layperson and said with emotion, "That's why you need to have a skill."
Tao said sourly, "Who among the children of aristocratic families has not been painting since elementary school? It all depends on talent."
The auction that followed was very lively. Zhulan didn't participate, so she wouldn't have bought the painting today. The current purchase price was at least 20% higher than usual. Gu Sheng's painting was also auctioned, and the price was fifty taels.
After the sale was over, the guests of the painting studio left one after another. Jiang Sheng left a little later. The owner of the painting studio asked Jiang Sheng to paint a spring painting. Today, because the painting studio became famous, Jiang Sheng happily agreed.
Zhulan was being supported by Xuemei. She could still feel Xuemei's excitement. When the group of people left the painting building, Zhulan looked to one side and paused.
Chang Zhong accompanied his niece without saying anything. When his mother came out, "Let's go back to the house."
Yuwen waved to Mr. Gu, "You're welcome."