Chapter 371: Su Yi's Opportunity
After dinner, Su Wan and Sun Ling'er sent Jiacheng to the carriage and watched her leave before returning.
Before leaving, Jiacheng said that he would have someone deliver the gem to Sun Ling'er tomorrow.
Sun Ling'er said no, but she insisted that sisters are more important than anything else and that she must have everything Su Wan had. This sweet burden made Sun Ling'er dizzy.
During the day, after Jiang Yu had talked it out with his brothers, everyone seemed less resistant to him meeting Su Wan alone.
So, before he went back, he came to see Su Wan on purpose.
"Happy birthday! This is a gift for you. Do you like it?" Before Jiang Yu left, he came to say happy birthday to her.
The kind that only has the two of them.
Su Wan nodded vigorously, took his hand and went into the house and asked him to sit down. She put the Fengqiuhuang statue in a good place.
But now she was ready to take it out and play a song for him herself.
Jiang Yu was afraid that she would have trouble carrying such a big box, so he stood up to help her. He stood behind her, hugged her from behind, and his warm breath sprayed on her ears.
"Don't move, I'll help you get it out."
He really wanted to flirt with her whenever he got the chance, and Su Wan was really crying.
Su Wan crawled out from under his arm and waited for him to move Feng Qiu Huang out and place it on the table where she had always placed it.
The other one was temporarily placed in another place.
"It's truly a masterpiece, something that's been passed down through generations. It's so exquisite, I'm afraid I'll accidentally break it."
"It's okay, if it's broken, just find someone to fix it."
Jiang Yu's tone was very casual, as if the Fengqiuhuang was not an antique, but just an ordinary musical instrument.
"That won't do. This is something your mother left for you, right? Since it's something your mother left for you, I have to keep it well."
Su Wan gently stroked the pattern on it, but what she said made Jiang Yu stunned.
"How do you know it was left by my mother?" Jiang Yu remembered that he didn't seem to have said that it was left by his mother.
Then how did Wanwan know?
When Su Wan heard this, her heart skipped a beat. Why did she know this? Of course, it was because she had read the original novel. This Fengqiuhuang appeared in the later period of the novel, and it was mentioned that it was left by Jiang Yu's mother.
"I'm just guessing, is that not okay?" She could only get away with it this way.
Jiang Yu frowned, but didn't ask any further questions. He once said that no matter what she did or said, he would not question it, even though she had her own little secrets.
"Yes, of course."
"What song do you want to hear? I'll play it for you." Su Wan said as he adjusted the tone of Feng Qiuhuang.
Now, she is considered an old hand, and is no longer the newbie who couldn't even adjust the tone.
Jiang Yu looked at her skilled appearance and smiled dotingly.
"I want to listen to Feng Qiu Huang."
Jiang Yu was interested in this song, after all, he was the one who taught it himself.
Su Wan also guessed it, so he nodded in agreement.
Jiang Yu brought a stool and sat next to her, listening quietly to her playing the piano.
This Fengqiuhuang is truly a masterpiece, impeccable in every aspect. The top-notch tone and moving melody make people indulge in it unconsciously.
Jiang Yu was standing next to her, supporting his chin with his hand and looking at her intently. The more he looked, the more fascinated he became.
To be honest, before he met Su Wan, he never thought that he would be so obsessed with a woman in his life.
After the song ended, Su Wan saw Jiang Yu still in a daze, so she took the initiative to kiss him on the lips.
When Jiang Yu reacted, she had already left his lips. Almost subconsciously, he reached out and grabbed her arm, brought her over, let her sit on his lap, and hugged her and gave her a lingering kiss.
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The next morning, someone suddenly came to the palace.
It was the emperor's chief eunuch, Eunuch Lu, who came with his men.
Su Jing came out with his whole family to meet him.
He was the chief eunuch beside the emperor. His visit to the Su Mansion meant that the emperor had given him instructions, so he naturally did not dare to neglect it.
"Minister Su, the Emperor has ordered the Fifth Young Master of the Su Family to appear before the Emperor. The Emperor has also specifically instructed us to check if the Fifth Young Master's wedding banquet drawing has been completed. If so, please bring it with you to the Emperor."
Upon hearing the news, the Su family was all surprised.
Apart from Su's mother, everyone thought that the emperor suddenly summoned the fifth brother because he had done something wrong, or that the painting he made violated some taboo.
In short, the elderly tend to think too much.
But everyone else knew that Su Yi's chance had come. The emperor must have heard of Su Yi's talent, so he summoned him into the palace and specifically asked him to bring the wedding banquet plan.
Su Jing couldn't help but smile, turned to look at Su Yi and asked:
"Old Five, have you finished drawing the wedding banquet?"
Su Yi seemed to be stunned by this sudden surprise, and stood there at a loss for a moment.
Su Wan pulled his sleeve to indicate that his elder brother was asking questions.
Su Yi finally reacted and quickly replied:
"It's already been painted, and you can leave anytime."
"In that case, please bathe and change your clothes, then bring the wedding banquet map with you and accompany us to the palace to meet the emperor!"
Eunuch Lu spoke in a shrill voice and his face was full of wrinkles when he smiled.
It is a rule to bathe and change clothes before attending court. The majesty of the emperor cannot be despised. Ministers have to bathe before attending court every day. Su Yi, an ordinary citizen, is no exception.
"Please wait a moment, Eunuch Lu, and go to the side hall to have some tea and snacks." Su Jing politely led the man to the side hall.
Su Yi went to take a shower and change his clothes. His mother prepared a set of light blue robes for him, which were new from head to toe.
Su Wan was really excited, because if nothing unexpected happened, Fifth Brother would become famous this time. His name would soon appear in the Confucian scholar circle in Kyoto, and he would have a place there.
Great news! Fifth brother has finally waited for this day.
In the side hall, Shen Qingli took a heavy purse and handed it directly to Eunuch Lu.
"Eunuch Lu, you must have made this trip. Here is a little money for the tea. Please accept it."
It's not Shen Qingli's influence, but it's just the rule. Eunuch Lu is a favorite of the emperor, and he has to pay for his hard work since he has come all the way here.
Moreover, giving appropriate benefits is also a way. Many officials rely on contacting the eunuchs who have a say in the palace to understand the emperor's mood and avoid stepping on minefields.
These eunuchs are all shrewd people. If someone gives it to them, they will take it.
So, he naturally took the purse given by Shen Qingli, which contained at least a hundred taels of money.
"Then our family would like to thank Madam Su for the reward."
"Please help look after my brother-in-law when you get to the palace, thank you very much."
Shen Qingli took the opportunity to make this request. Not to mention, she had only been married for two days, but she already had the style of a mistress of the house.
Soon, Su Yi finished bathing and changing his clothes. He packed his newly completed wedding banquet painting in a box and set off with Eunuch Lu.
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