Seeing that Shen Yuean disappeared in an instant, Shen Yuezhang could only apologize.
Princess Huai'an was used to it, so she said, "Since Miss Shen knows how to play chess, why don't you play a game with me?"
"yes!"
Chun Xing, who was beside Shen Yuezhang, immediately took out a set of chess pieces.
When the chessboard was set up, Amber opened the chess box for Princess Huai'an and looked slightly surprised, "These chess pieces are so unique!"
Shen Yuezhang nodded with a smile and explained in a gentle voice: "These chess pieces are made of polished shells, and the black chess pieces are the fruit shells of a plant. This set of chess pieces was specially made by our mother when we were learning chess.
You know, children love these novel toys. When we received the chess set, we all scrambled for it. My mother told us to study hard and whoever won the competition would get the chess set.
"So it seems you win!" Princess Huai'an narrowed her eyes and smiled.
Shen Yuezhang smiled shyly and shook his head, "The game didn't start because my younger brother and younger sister didn't even know the rules of chess at that time. Later they got into the game, but my eldest brother went to the imperial capital and he hasn't been back for two years, so the things can only be temporarily handed over to me for safekeeping.
This chess set means different things to the four of us brothers and sisters. Now that I live in the county town, I brought it with me. I usually only play chess at Lu's house, and this is the only chess set I have at home. Madam, please don't dislike it."
Princess Huai'an made the first move and said with a smile, "How could it be! It looks like you have many new and interesting things in your house!"
Halfway through the game, Shen Yuean finally found her little statue.
"Auntie, look! This is it!"
Princess Huai'an was about to give compliments out of habit, but when she caught a glimpse of the little man on the portrait, she was immediately shocked, "How was this painted?"
The little person in the portrait is a smaller version of Shen Yuean, and looks like the real thing. The painting skills are truly amazing!
She stared at the little man in the portrait, her eyes reluctant to move. After a while, she looked at Shen Yuezhang with a more cautious look, "Is this painting from your hand?"
Shen Yuezhang nodded reservedly and explained softly: "I like painting, so my mother found many painting techniques and took me to consult some teachers, but strictly speaking, my enlightenment teachers should be Lord You Kangyou and Lord Tian Ziyan.
They came to Zhaohua County to help my father build a floating bridge. The two gentlemen were very meticulous in their work and the drawings they made were very lifelike, but I couldn't take my eyes off them at the time.
The two gentlemen saw that I liked it, so they taught me to paint when they had time. I also drew a picture for my mother based on my own thinking. When my younger sister saw it, she insisted that I draw one for her as well.
Princess Huai'an suddenly realized, "If I remember correctly, these two adults should be from the Ministry of Works. They are in charge of water conservancy and bridge construction, and they are rigorous in their work. If you are their apprentice, it makes sense. However, the master can only lead you into the door, but it is up to you to practice. In the end, it is because you have the comprehension, otherwise you would not be able to create such a high level. Wow, this painting is really great!"
When Su Tai finished cooking and came over, she found Princess Huai'an and her two daughters admiring the flowers there. Seeing how much Princess Huai'an liked the flowers, she said, "If Madam Xue stayed in Zhaohua County for a longer time, I could ask my daughter to paint a picture for you as well."
Princess Huai'an's eyes lit up, "Will this be too much trouble for Miss Shen?"
Shen Yuezhang shook his head. "I am indeed busy with accounting before the New Year, and I also have to attend various banquets. I have more time after the New Year. Starting from the third day of the New Year, I have time. If Madam is still in Zhaohua County, I will paint for her."
Princess Huai'an couldn't stop smiling. For the sake of this painting, it would be no problem for her to stay here for another month.
"Yes! I must be here! Then I will come to bother you again on the third day of the junior high school!"
Su Tai hurriedly said, "If Madam Xue comes on the third day of the New Year, she will have to go to Shenjiazhuang. We won't be back to the county town yet!"
Princess Huai'an nodded in understanding. "I heard that the floating bridge is right next to Shenjiazhuang?"
"right!"
"That's great. I'll go see the longest bridge in Langya Kingdom."
After the matter was settled, Su Tai quickly asked the maid to serve the dishes.
This time, all the dishes were seafood, from yellow croaker to turbot, grouper, giant crab, lobster, and a whole plate of garlic oysters, stir-fried squid, etc.
A big table full of food.
Princess Huai'an was surprised to find that many of the seafood here were things she had never seen before.
As the eldest princess, she would be given a share of almost everything the Queen Mother had. Logically speaking, there should be no food in the world that could arouse her interest.
As a result, when she came to the Shen's house today, everything from snacks to main dishes refreshed her cognition.
The lobster was tender and chewy, and especially delicious. The steamed vermicelli with blue crab was so delicious that it made your eyebrows drop. The grilled oysters with garlic were a bit fishy, but Su Tai handled it very well, so the fishy smell was acceptable.
These things were particularly to Princess Huai'an's taste, so much so that she actually ate a lot more than usual.
Amber, who was standing by, was worried, but she didn't dare to spoil her master's fun.
The meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests.
Princess Huai'an brought Shen Yue'an back home, and kept asking about Shen Yuezhang on the way.
Shen Yuean thought that Princess Huai'an cared so much about her sister because she asked Shen Yuezhang to paint a picture for her, so she answered every question without hiding anything.
By the time the carriage returned to the garrison camp, Princess Huai'an had already gotten to know Shen Yuezhang pretty well.
When Murong Jue received the news, he went to see Princess Huai'an immediately.
"Mother, are you satisfied with your visit to the Shen family today?"
As he spoke, he helped Princess Huai'an take off her cloak.
Amber blinked frequently due to his attentiveness.
Princess Huai'an raised her eyebrows in amusement and sat down slowly. "What do you mean by satisfaction? Madam Shen is indeed a wonderful person. I don't know what's wrong with her brain! Her ideas are very different from others. Take the dim sum, the seafood, and the chess pieces for example. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. In the past when I was in the imperial capital, I never felt that there was anything wrong with my vision. Now that I've been to the Shen family, it really hit me!"
Murong Jue's heart tightened, and the corners of his mouth gradually pursed into a line, "It was my son's negligence. If I see anything new in the future, I will definitely give it to my mother."
Princess Huai'an just wanted to amuse her son, but when she saw that he was serious, she couldn't help laughing.
"Alright! I was just saying it casually, but you took it seriously! Seriously, my son has a good eye! I thought this remote little place couldn't produce any decent ladies.
I didn't expect there are so many wonderful people! Not to mention Madam Shen, Miss Shen's etiquette is quite good! The most important thing is that this girl is smart and versatile. As a lady from an official family, she knows how to run a business, which is better than many ladies. "
Although Langya State does not have such a clear distinction between scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, the official families are always superior. Most of the daughters of official families have been instilled with the idea of three obediences and four virtues since childhood. Apart from keeping an eye on the affairs of the inner house, few of them actively study business. (End of this chapter)
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