Chapter 1601: Giving Grace

Zhulan went to watch one. The painting house's competition was a marketing measure for the house. The house employed many painters. When a painter won a prize in a competition, the value of his paintings would increase, and a master would be created. The house not only gained fame but also made a lot of money.

To put it bluntly, it's all a money-making trick. Even if the painters they trained didn't win a prize, a competition would promote the gallery. Moreover, paintings would be auctioned off after each competition, so the gallery wouldn't lose out anyway.

Zhou Shuren looked at Jiang Sheng, "Have you ever thought about how your reputation would be if your paintings didn't win any prizes, since they are already popular?"

Jiang Sheng had thought about it, of course. He was no longer a novice who knew nothing. "Dad, I have refused for several times. People have said bad things about me. I have studied hard for several years. I have confidence in myself. I want to clear your name and my own."

Zhou Shuren was quite confused after hearing this. Some people said that Jiang Sheng's current situation was due to him. Although this was partly due to the fact, the fact that Jiang Sheng's paintings were so popular was a testament to Jiang Sheng's real ability.

Zhou Shuren saw his son-in-law's confident face, which came from his talent and hard work. "Okay, let's see how you can clear your name."

Zhulan is not only kind-hearted, she also has the most say in painting. She says her son-in-law's paintings are not artificial but full of spirit.

Jiang Sheng and his wife stayed for dinner. When they were about to leave, Zhou Shuren suddenly said, "The paintings in the competition are not allowed to be sold. Ahem, since you are clearing our names, this painting should be given to me."

Jiang Sheng, "......"

He wanted to keep it for himself!

Soon it was time for the Jiang family to have a third-day bath. The child was weak and the weather was cold, so a third-day bath could not be held. Zhulan sent a gift.

After the third day of the bath, Xuemei came to the house and said, "Mom, I want to move to a new house."

Zhulan, "Why do you suddenly want to change houses?"

Xuemei said, "My house is still too small, so I want to move to a bigger house."

Zhulan could tell from the lady's casual tone that her son-in-law must be really rich. "Do you want me to help you find it?"

Xuemei nodded. "The houses I can find are not big, so I would like to ask you to help me look for one."

Zhulan calculated in her mind that there were indeed some larger houses. Many houses in good locations in the capital were indeed vacant. It was not that they were ownerless, but that the houses were reserved for the use of branches of wealthy families.

Zhulan has also purchased several properties in the past two years, also in preparation for future division of the family.

Zhulan called Li and said, "Let your sister-in-law take you to see it."

Xuemei was delighted and said, "Thank you, mother."

Not long after Xuemei left, Changzhong came back. Zhulan raised her eyebrows and asked, "Where have you been?"

Changzhong took the cape and said, "My son went to see a friend."

Zhulan, "What's up?"

Chang Zhong nodded, "It was Gu Sheng. He caught a cold and his condition hadn't improved. I asked our family doctor to come over and take a look. It turned out that the reason why Gu Sheng hadn't improved was that the dosage of the medicine the doctor prescribed was too low and ineffective."

Zhulan suddenly realized, "It should be because I was made uncomfortable last time."

Changzhong was surprised, "Mom, do you know?"

Zhulan told what she knew, "She deliberately tortured him. Now that she has a reputation, no one will protect her and she will be targeted."

Changzhong sighed, "That's why the medicine he took didn't work."

"Sometimes it's better to keep a low profile."

Changzhong was well aware of the dirty tricks in the capital, "Mom, who do you think it could be?"

Zhulan asked back, "Who do you think it is?"

Changzhong took the apple and took a bite. "My son thinks there are many people involved. The Yong'an Duke's Mansion is one of them. Zhuo Guyu did not win the argument against Master Gu. The Duke's Mansion wants to be famous, and obviously Gu Sheng has blocked the way. The Du family is also one of them. There are many more people!"

People who are jealous are very scary. Jealousy can make people demented. How many people have been harmed by jealousy?

Zhu Lan knew that it was the Du family that was making things difficult for Gu Sheng, "Do you know Mr. Du?"

Changzhong, "He tried to make friends with me several times, but I ignored him. He is very popular among poor students. He has made a lot of friends recently. I heard that he even sponsored several poor students."

Zhulan was surprised, "There are so many things?"

Changzhong was happily eating apples. "And the Second Prince. He also made a lot of moves."

At this time, Changzhong's servant came in to report, bowing his head and reporting, "Not long after the young master left, the Duke's Mansion brought a doctor to the door. I waited for a while, and the Liu family also sent someone."

Changzhong motioned the servant to go down, "Is this a favor? It is definitely better than killing him."

Zhulan laughed, "You've already got me."

Changzhong was delighted. "No matter how much you plot, it's better to be sincere."

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was the day of the Hualou Competition. This year was more lively than in previous years, all because of the candidates who came to Beijing to take the exam.

There are a lot of people in the painting building today. In order to entertain them, all the places that can be used for reception have been emptied out.

Zhulan wanted to go see the excitement, so she changed into casual clothes. She asked Tao to go with her, and Xuemei went along.

The younger generation didn't need Zhulan to take care of them, they found their own place.

Zhulan and Tao arrived early and reached the private room. The room was not big and was separated.

Tao looked at the people coming and going below and said, "If I wasn't here to accompany you today, I wouldn't have joined in the excitement."

Zhulan, "This is the joy of life."

This is what it means to be in the scene. There are no extras here. Everyone is real and it’s lively.

Tao laughed, "I don't have time to enjoy myself, there are too many things to do in the clan."

"It's not easy to be a clan wife."

Tao agreed but was willing to do it. This was her status and she never complained about it no matter how busy she was.

Zhulan knew through the bamboo curtain and the noise that several famous young men had arrived.

When Mrs. Tao saw the young master of the Duke's Mansion, she said, "I really underestimated him before."

"Is Miss Wang, whom I met last time, successful?"

Mrs. Tao smiled and said, "It's OK. This is a relative within the five generations of mourning. He is also a capable relative. We are already preparing to get engaged to him. He is the eldest son of the Minister of Works."

Zhulan, "Congratulations."

As they were talking, it was really lively today. Zhulan saw the Fourth Prince and many of the female relatives.

Changzhong didn't see Yuwen, but the fourth prince did and shouted, "Cousin, this place is spacious."

Yuwen, "...the fourth prince?"

The fourth prince nodded, "Cousin."

Masatada, "......"

He seems to have divided it with his elders?

The Fourth Prince was particularly enthusiastic, so Yu Die and the others had no choice but to sit over. Liu Yuanbo and Yu Yueyang also came. They looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes!

Yu Wen sat down and was speechless, "Fourth Prince, it's better for you to call me An He."

But don't call me cousin. She really doesn't want to be a cousin. After all, Wen Ling is the fourth prince's real cousin. Thinking of this, she strangely wants to look for Wen Ling.

Then he met Wen Ling's angry eyes not far away!

Yu Wen turned her head and pointed to where Wen Ling was, "Fourth Prince, your cousin is in front."

The Fourth Prince naturally saw it and waved his hand, and that was all!

Wen Ling, "......"

So angry!

Yuwen sat down and looked downstairs. The contestants had already passed the first round and entered the venue. After screening, only fifty people were left. Yuwen saw Master Gu at a glance and asked her uncle in a low voice, "Isn't Master Gu sick?"

Changzhong, "???"

Doesn’t this niece care about everything? First she helped out, and now she knows that Gu Sheng is sick! !

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