Chapter 1653 Offended
Lin Xi walked forward, "Landscape painting?"
Yu Wen nodded, "Yes, it's this landscape painting."
The shopkeeper said cheerfully, "I received a message from the county lord, so I left it undisplayed. County lord, please come this way."
Yuwen walked forward to admire the painting carefully. It was Mr. Liu's new work. This famous artist has always been sought after by the rich and powerful. "Please ask the shopkeeper to pack it up. I'll take it away."
The shopkeeper smiled happily, "Okay, I'll put it on now."
The maid next to Yu Wen took her purse and went out with the servant in the room to settle the bill.
Lin Xi glanced at her cousin's purse and became even more envious when she saw that she didn't ask the price. Who would have thought that Princess Lin Xi had less than ten taels of silver in her pocket!
The eldest girl came back and took the box from the shopkeeper. Yu Wen smiled and said, "The shopkeeper is busy."
The shopkeeper said, "I am sending the county lord."
Lin Xi said, "Don't you want to look at other paintings?"
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up and he looked at the county lord expectantly.
Yuwen shook her head, "No."
She came out just to buy paintings, and it would be great if she could go home and rest after buying them. While she was talking, she had already left the inner room, but her steps paused.
Lin Xi was puzzled, "Why don't you leave?"
Yuwen coughed and said, "It's good to take a look."
Lin Xi, "???"
When they saw Gu Sheng admiring paintings downstairs, Lin Xi exclaimed, "!!"
The shopkeeper didn't know what was going on and said cheerfully, "I'll introduce you personally."
Yu Wen waved her hands, "No need, the shopkeeper is busy, my cousin and I will be fine."
The shopkeeper grasped the key point, cousin, and wanted to slap himself. How could he be so stupid as not to think of Princess Linxi? He hurriedly said, "I have met the princess."
Lin Xi didn't care, "Go ahead and do your work."
This time the shopkeeper didn't dare to say much and left with a waiter before leaving.
Gu Sheng came with Wu Shangheng. He only brought his glasses with him. The paintings in the gallery were not cheap, so he was reluctant to buy them. He watched helplessly as the future prince consort bought two paintings while talking.
Wu Shangheng suddenly pulled Gu Sheng's sleeve, "Princess Linxi and County Lord Anhe."
Gu Sheng followed Wu Shangheng's line of sight and saw the County Magistrate of Anhe. She was wearing a bright red dress, which reminded him of their first meeting.
Wu Shangheng sensed something was wrong. Although he loved to play, he had a very good brain, otherwise he would not have passed the imperial examination despite being spoiled by his parents. He was also a person with high emotional intelligence, and his eyes shifted between Gu Sheng and County Lord Anhe.
Lin Xi has already walked over, "Future brother-in-law."
Wu Shangheng felt relieved when he heard this. "Has the princess entered the palace recently?"
Lin Xi, "Yes, I went to the palace yesterday."
Wu Shangheng coughed lightly, "I just bought two paintings. I think they are good and want to give them to the princess."
Lin Xi, "No problem, I'll go to the palace and bring it in tomorrow."
Wu Shangheng hurriedly thanked, "Thank you, Princess."
Having the princess as his fiancée has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that no one will talk about giving him gifts, and he can do so openly. The disadvantage is that it is difficult for him to see the princess, and he cannot enter the palace often!
Gu Sheng pinched his fingertips, "The county lord is here to buy a painting?"
Yu Wen smiled and said, "Yes, it's a landscape painting. Sir Gu is here to buy a painting too?"
Gu Sheng, "I came here with Master Wu."
When Wu Shangheng heard him mentioned, he smiled and said, "Brother Gu is a homebody. If he wasn't invited, he would just be painting at home. Today I asked him to help me with some advice."
Gu Sheng was speechless. Why did he need to consult? Before he could finish admiring it, the man had already bought it.
Yuwen said, "Master Gu's paintings are indeed good."
Wu Shangheng, "I also like Brother Gu's paintings, especially the plum blossom paintings."
Gu Sheng looked away awkwardly, not daring to continue looking at the county lord's red skirt. He had recently added figures to the plum blossom painting, and he put it away before he finished it. His fingertips tickled his palm, "Does the county lord like the plum blossom painting?"
Yu Wen's smile grew even brighter. "I like it."
Gu Sheng turned his head and looked over, a smile appearing in his eyes.
After a cup of tea, Yuwen and Linxi left the painting house. Wu Shangheng couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "You don't have any thoughts, do you? I'm not trying to discourage you. There are countless people in the capital who want to marry the county lord. You don't have any advantage."
Gu Sheng: "Yeah."
Wu Shangheng was confused. What did it mean to just say "hmm"?
At Zhou Hou Mansion, Zhulan received the painting and asked, "How much silver?"
Yu Wen held up her finger, "Two hundred taels."
When Zhulan heard that the gallery didn't ask for much, she said, "I really like this painting."
Yuwen, "As long as grandma likes it."
Zhulan saw Linxi making faces all the time, "Who did you meet in the painting building? Let me guess, Gu Sheng?"
Lin Xi raised her thumbs, "Grandma is very good at predicting things."
Zhulan was surprised, "It is indeed fate."
She knew that this was not planned by her granddaughter, but she still managed to meet him. It was indeed fate.
In the blink of an eye it was the day of the Crown Prince's wedding. The procedures for the Crown Prince's wedding were complicated. On the wedding day the streets were decorated with red everywhere and the capital was bustling all day. The Crown Prince's position was secure and today's banquet was even more lively, making the officials of the Ministry of Rites particularly nervous. They were not completely relieved until everything was over without any mistakes.
Three days after the Crown Prince's wedding, Zhulan wore the imperial robes. Today, the Empress invited all the ladies to the palace for the Crown Princess.
In the palace, Zhulan met the Crown Princess Shangguan Jia. The Crown Princess sat next to the Empress. Everyone greeted her and the Empress gave everyone seats.
It had been a long time since we last saw the Queen, and people began to say that she looked well.
The Queen held the Crown Princess's hand and said, "The Crown Prince is getting married, and Jia'er is filial. I don't have to worry about the Crown Prince in the future. They have a good relationship as a couple, and I am happy and in high spirits."
Zhulan looked towards the ladies of honor. The Queen's intimate tone made some of them look surprised.
The Queen continued, "I just hope that the young couple will live a good life after marriage and give me a grandson soon."
The Crown Princess's calm face blushed, "Mother."
The Queen's smile deepened, her eyes fell on the Crown Princess's abdomen, while her remaining eyes were on the lady whose expression changed slightly.
Zhulan drank tea leisurely, she was just a spectator of today's drama. As soon as the crown prince got married, some people couldn't wait any longer, the crown prince's position was stable, and everyone was eyeing the position of concubine.
Zhulan looked at the Queen. Today's words were probably instigated by the Crown Prince. She glanced at the Crown Princess again. It was not easy to be a Crown Princess. Then she withdrew her gaze. Fortunately, these disputes had nothing to do with the Zhou family.
Zhulan left the palace and went home. Li answered at the door, "Mom, are you tired?"
Zhulan, "Aren't you tired of sitting all the time? Why are you waiting at the door?"
"Your daughter-in-law is worried about you and can't stay in the backyard."
Zhulan felt warm inside and said, "Let's go back to the house and talk."
Back at the main courtyard, Zhulan changed out of her imperial robes and motioned to Li to stop busying herself and sit down to talk. Li asked, "Mother, today's imperial lady entered the palace. Did anything go wrong?"
Zhulan, "No, the Queen knocked on a few words."
Li, "The prince has just got married, and he doesn't care about the Shangguan family at all."
Zhu Lan said quietly, "If you enter the prince's backyard, you will offend him sooner or later. What's there to worry about? The queen has warned you today and conveyed the prince's intention. The capital will be quiet for a while."
Lee, "Just be quiet."
Zhulan asked, "Has Mingrui's luggage been packed?"