Chapter 374: Brought a girl back
The next day, after the emperor left court, he finished reviewing the memorials and came to Ruyi Pavilion. He asked Su Yi to draw a single portrait for him first, and then called the queen to come and draw a double portrait for them.
It took a total of two days to complete the two portraits of the emperor.
The emperor was very satisfied after taking a look at it, and it basically reproduced his appearance one by one.
Even the beard is clearly visible.
The queen was also extremely satisfied. She was wearing a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown, and the painting captured her aura as the mother of the country.
After the emperor and the empress saw it, they each bestowed rewards.
Since the incorporation of the Yuyantang industrial chain, the national treasury was filled in just two months, and all expenses of the harem were gradually restored.
Therefore, the ladies became more generous in giving rewards.
Looking at the silk fabrics, Su Yi decided to give the tender ones to Su Wan and the older ones to his mother.
In the next few days, he would paint the ladies, starting with Concubine Chen and working his way down in order. It would take one day to paint each lady.
Moreover, some of the ladies had a lot of requests, such as making their faces smaller, their eyes bigger, and their faces thinner.
Su Yi tried his best to meet their needs without going too far.
Su Yiren had not returned yet, but the custom-made gold-plated lacquer plaque from the palace had already been delivered to the Su Mansion.
The four big characters "Wuyang Jushi" were written by the emperor himself.
When it was delivered, the Su family came out to receive it, and then sent the plaque to the courtyard where Su Yi lived and helped him hang it in the center of his study.
The study in Su Yi's yard is the room he usually uses for painting. It is filled with scrolls, paints, and brushes of various thicknesses.
Inside a large blue and white porcelain vat were some of Su Yi's recent paintings that he was not satisfied with.
Mother Su looked at the plaque of Master Wuyang and her mouth almost cracked with laughter.
"Oh, my youngest son is truly amazing. He has become a great scholar."
She clasped her hands together and looked up with a happy face.
Su Wan was watching her mother's little look and found it funny, but she was also very happy, happy for her fifth brother.
"Mom, you're biased. Su Yi and I were born on the same day, so I'm your youngest son too. Why don't you praise me like that?"
Hearing this, Mother Su looked at the naughty boy next to her and pointed at his head:
"You haven't been half as worry-free as your brother since you were little. Think about it yourself, who got beaten the most when you were little? Besides, you were born two quarters of an hour earlier than Ayi, so you're older than him. You're so beautiful."
Su's mother said she disliked him, but she didn't dislike him in her heart. People like Su Yun cannot be given sunshine. Once they are given sunshine, they will shine brightly.
Okay, Su Yun finally understood that he was at the bottom of the food chain in this family, right?
"Mom, Fourth Brother is also very capable. He manages Chenglou so well. Even though it hasn't opened yet, many people have come to inquire about it. Once Chenglou opens, you can imagine how popular it will be."
Su Yun's eyes lit up. He didn't expect that at the critical moment, it was Su Wan who spoke up for him.
She really did, Su Yun cried to death.
"Wanna, you are the best. It's not in vain that I love you so much!"
Su Wan just felt that his fourth brother looked really pitiful, always being disliked by his mother, even though it was only words.
"You guys, especially your third brother, you're so old and still don't want to get married. You just hang out with the guys in his city defense camp every day. What girl would be interested in him?
Qingli, you should go to Kyoto tomorrow and look for a suitable young lady for your third brother. If there is one, please arrange a match for him. Our family doesn't care about family background, but only about good character and a good heart."
Now, after worrying about the eldest and second oldest, I start to worry about the third oldest, and then the fourth and fifth oldest. I simply can’t stop worrying about them.
"Okay, mother. I will pay more attention to you. Third brother is kind and gentle, handsome and tall, and a great general who has come from the battlefield. There are many girls who want to marry him, but it depends on whether he likes it."
Shen Qingli agreed immediately. She knew that it would be easy for the third brother to find a wife, but she was afraid that he would not be willing.
Su Wan didn't stop him after hearing this. Although she could see that Jia Jia was interested in the third brother, the third brother was obviously not yet open to the world of love, so this matter couldn't be rushed.
Jiajia's identity is quite sensitive. If given the chance, she would rather her third brother get in touch with more girls so that he can know what he really wants.
Later, she had to go out again and make an appointment to meet Qiu Niang. They had not seen each other for half a year. When she arrived in Kyoto, Qiu Niang also brought her workshop to Kyoto.
The main focus is companionship.
"Achen is a really kind-hearted kid. He's been honest since he was young. He always rushes to do the chores around the house, big or small, without complaining. I know he's obedient, but this relationship is a lifelong matter, and I don't want him to compromise. So, let him choose, whether it's good or bad, and I'll accept it."
Su's mother was supported by Shen Qingli and Su Wan and came out. When they arrived at the back garden, Nanny Lin, who was brought by Shen Qingli from the Shen family, came towards them.
"Old Madam, First Madam, the Third Young Master has returned, and he brought a girl with him. He's been looking for you everywhere."
When they heard that the third brother had brought a girl back, the mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt and sister-in-law were all stunned.
"Ah? My son has come to his senses and knows to bring the girl back?" The old mother was very happy to hear that.
But Aunt Lin was in a dilemma. She said:
"Madam, this old servant doesn't look like a decent girl to me. She's dressed in rags, and judging by her appearance, she doesn't seem to be a girl from our Jin country. She looks more like a woman from outside."
"Outside woman? What do you mean?"
When Su's mother heard the word "external", she naturally thought of the vicious and evil external enemies who were fighting against them.
In an instant, all good feelings disappeared.
Shen Qingli remained calm:
"Let's go and take a look. Third brother is not a reckless person. There must be a reason."
After hearing Nanny Lin's description, Su Wan immediately knew who it was. It was probably Mimi.
Some time ago, foreign prisoners of war were beheaded at the Meridian Gate, and the head of the leader of the Uya tribe was hung on the city gate for seven days and seven nights.
Mimi also came back with the prisoners of war, but she saved her third brother and made contributions to this battle. Her merits and demerits offset each other, so her life is not in danger. However, the sentence should not be much better. After all, she is an outsider and a member of the royal family.
The three of them arrived at the front hall. Su Chen was sitting in his seat. There was a girl standing in the hall. From the back, she looked thin and ragged. She was taller than Su Wan and Shen Qingli, and her hair was vaguely curly.
She was standing there trembling, like a frightened deer, looking around helplessly and vigilantly.
She looked at Su Chen, but Su Chen just sat there calmly, waiting quietly, without even glancing at her.
"Third brother, I heard you were looking for us?" Shen Qingli helped Su's mother in and asked with a smile, glancing at the girl subtly.
When passing by her, Su's mother took special care to take a closer look. She did look like an outsider, and she was very beautiful.
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