Chapter 296 Worthy of being the affectionate male second
Song Yunchu picked up some fish and shrimp for him, "You can't lack the meat that swims in the water. It contains high-quality protein. Eating it together with your favorite vegetarian dishes can also be considered a nutritional combination."
Jun Li Luo actually didn’t quite understand.
But he knew very well that she was concerned about his health.
In the past, she would occasionally mention it but never interfered. Now, she not only advises him, but also starts to prepare dishes for him.
She was just as he expected. As they spent more and more time together, her affection for him gradually grew, until - she truly kept him in her heart.
Thinking of this, he felt happy. He picked up the chopsticks and ate all the food she brought.
After lunch, Jun Liluo handed Song Yunchu a list.
When Song Yunchu took it and looked at it, she found that it was highly similar to the one Bai Zhu gave her, with some more names.
"The fifty people on the list are all talented women. Most of them are from the Imperial City, and a few are from other cities. Most of them are from famous families, which is what you call - potential stocks."
"I also sent people to look for it." Song Yunchu said with a smile, "But you found more than me."
Of course, the selection conference is not only for nobles and wealthy people, but also for small families. However, although the rules are like this, the actual situation is that the proportion of descendants of famous families is higher. After all, in today's world, the financial resources of small families are almost all provided for the male members of the family.
Even in prominent families, family resources mostly favor men, and the elders always have much higher expectations for men than for women.
It is not easy for a woman to stand out.
"We have to ensure that these women can participate smoothly, unless they don't have the ambition to do so. If they have the ambition but encounter many obstacles, or are forced to give way to the men in their families, it would be a pity."
Liu Qianyin is the best example.
In the face of fame and fortune, brothers and sisters may become competitors. After all, there are limited places. In addition to the champion of each competition, including the second and third place candidates, the total number of places is only eighteen.
There are probably many villains like the young master of the Liu family.
"Don't worry, I'll send spies to keep an eye on it." Jun Liluo put his arm around the waist of the person next to him and rested his chin on her shoulder.
Song Yunchu turned his head and reminded them, "Especially those who have brothers among them, they are the key targets of surveillance."
"Know."
Listening to the whispers in his ear, Song Yunchu raised his lips, turned around and kissed Jun Liluo on the cheek, "I should go back now. I still need to teach Nanyan and the others some skills."
Although Jun Liluo was reluctant, he didn't say much, and just said: "Kiss me again."
Song Yunchu kissed him on the lips again, and when she was about to withdraw, he grabbed the back of her head and pulled her back.
She wanted to laugh, so she let him stay with her for a while before leaving.
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In the backyard of Ruihe Hall, there was constant sound of piano.
Jiang Rumin sat in front of the guqin and plucked the strings. The melody flowing from her fingertips was melodious and lingering, like an echo in a valley, which was refreshing and pleasant.
Song Yunchu listened outside the yard for a long time until the piano music stopped, then he walked into the backyard.
Jiang Rumin saw her appear, stood up and bowed to her, "When did Your Highness come?"
"I just came a while ago, and I saw you were practicing the piano, so I didn't make a sound to disturb you."
As Song Yunchu finished speaking, Bai Zhu came to Jiang Rumin with a few music scores in his hands. "Miss Jiang, these music scores were collected by His Highness in the mansion these past two days. They may be useful to you."
Jiang Rumin took the music score and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. By the way, you just said that you listened to my piano for a while outside?"
Seeing the curiosity in Jiang Rumin's eyes, Song Yunchu knew that she wanted to ask him if he played the piano well.
Today she is confident, yet still humble.
"Your piano music is very beautiful, like the flowing water in the deep valley and secluded mountains, which has a sense of tranquility and peace."
As soon as Song Yunchu finished speaking, someone behind him said:
“Having said that, it’s not new enough and may not stand out.”
Song Yunchu turned his head and saw a black figure with clothes jumping lightly and walking slowly towards him half a meter away.
Song Yunchu smiled faintly, "Brother Shangguan is here too?"
"Brother Song, you are polite." Shangguan Qi greeted her and then turned to look at Jiang Rumin.
"Miss Jiang, can you listen to me?"
Jiang Rumin said, "Your Highness Prince Qi, please feel free to speak."
"Your piano playing is indeed as Brother Song said, peaceful and calm. But you know, there are many talented people at the Selection Conference, and there are definitely many masters of piano playing. It's hard to tell the difference between such a calm piano playing and the final selection depends on the examiners' wishes. Just getting Brother Song's vote is not enough."
Shangguan Qi looked at Jiang Rumin steadily, "Besides Brother Song, there are also two scholars, Ye and Chen, Prime Minister Liu, and the Princess of Xiling. Prime Minister Liu's vote may be difficult to win, so how will the remaining three examiners choose? The Princess of Xiling alone will not like this kind of piano music."
When Shangguan Qi said this, Song Yunchu suddenly remembered something.
How could she forget that the singer named Caiwei that Si Lianhuan brought from Xiling Kingdom was now in her mansion.
There are at least hundreds of songs in the Caiwei Society, and half of the pipa music played by Caiwei are cheerful and exciting, perhaps to cater to Si Lianhuan's preferences.
"Brother Shangguan is right. The piece Miss Jiang just played is not bad, it's just not memorable enough."
Song Yunchu agreed, "Why not try to put aside this peaceful tune? If you can maintain the highest level while refreshing it, your chances of success may be better."
Jiang Rumin thought for a moment, then responded to the two of them: "I understand."
"If Miss Jiang trusts me, I would be happy to talk to you, but... not here."
Shangguan Qi paused and made a suggestion, "We need to find a quiet enough place. Otherwise, if the news leaks out and people know what songs you can play, it will be disadvantageous to you. Although Ruihetang is your territory, not everyone can be trusted."
"What I mean is... apart from Yingchun and Shaoyao, others may leak information when faced with the temptation of wealth from the outside world. Even if they have been working for you for a long time, it is still better to be on guard."
Song Yunchu smiled when he heard this, "I still have to go back to supervise Nan Yan and the others in their practice, you two can chat slowly."
I have to say that Shangguan Qi was really meticulous when dealing with Jiang Rumin's affairs.
Although she also cared about Jiang Rumin, she was not as thorough as Shangguan Qi.
What Shangguan Qi meant - finding a quiet place, is to ensure absolute confidentiality. In simple terms, it is to prevent plagiarism.
Except for Yingchun and Shaoyao, the other people in Ruihetang are indeed not Jiang Rumin's confidants, but they can be considered qualified employees.
Perhaps Shangguan Qi already had a good idea in his mind. After all, he was talented in both music and painting, and he was unwilling to reveal his idea to anyone except Jiang Rumin.
Even though he had been rejected by Jiang Rumin, he still wanted to help her to the best of his ability.
Thinking of this, Song Yunchu couldn't help but sigh: He is worthy of being the affectionate second male lead.
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