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After the mother and daughter of Yu
Baozhu’s family left, Lin Shi started talking to her daughter: "Yue
Jie’er, Yixuan is gone, and only the first-class maid, Yimei, is left in
your Yard. Promote another second-class maid from the Yard, or pick one from
the mother's Yard?"
"Mother, Yue'er intends to
promote one from the house. and the vacancy left, Yue'er thought, Can you buy
another one from outside and adjust it? "The relationship in this mansion
is intricate, so it's better to find someone with a clean background and easy
to control. She has to cultivate a few more confidants!
Lin Shi nodded and said,
"Alright." Yue Jie’er really needs a confidant by her side,
and this confidant... is undoubtedly the best she cultivate herself.
After talking about the conversation again, Lin Shi left.
When Lin Shi's back disappeared into the night, Nangong Yue took out the
note that Yi Xuan had stuffed her earlier.
Only one sentence was written on above:
Yesterday, Su Biao Guiniang bribed the gatekeeper at
the west gate and sneaked out with the maid Liurong, and brought a calligraphy
and painting when she came back.
This news of Yu Baozhu's wife is indeed well informed!
Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing, and crumpled the note into a ball. It's a
pity that the news came too late.
After collecting her thoughts,
Nangong Yue asked An Niang, "Nanny, you say which of my
second-class maids in Mozhuyuan should be promoted?"
An Niang thought for a while,
and then began to analyze: "Yan'er is clean nature and active in
work. She is also interacts with others very well, but her mouth can’t keep
things. Que’er has lively nature and clever person. She doesn’t procrastinate
in her work. She is very popular among the maids.” After a pause, she looked at
Nangong Yue’s expression cautiously suggested, “Let me say Que’er is the most
suitable candidate.”
Nangong Yue thought of Que'er's response to Yixuan last
night, also felt some, and said lightly: "Nanny, you go call Que'er
over."
"Yes, San guiniang."
In a short while, An Niang brought
Que'er over.
Que'er is only eleven or twelve
years old, she has a fair complexion with thin bangs scattered on her forehead,
and her face was still childish.
"San guiniang is
good." Que'er bowed properly, her big eyes were black and white, and
looked smart and vitality.
"Que'er, today Yixuan's mother
propose want Yixuan to return home.I agreed." After a pause, Nangong Yue
continued meaningfully, "Que'er, now that Yixuan is left. A place for a
first-class maid was empty. I intend to promote one from the second-class
maids. I want to ask you, who you think is the most suitable in the
second-class maids in my yard?”
Startled, Que'er naturally heard San guiniang’s meaning.
She suppressed the ecstasy in her heart and said: "San guiniang
must have some idea. nubi dare not talk nonsense."
This girl is still quite steady. There is a trace of
satisfaction in Nangong Yue's eyes, and she looked at Que'er with gleaming
eyes, and said: "I discussed with the nanny today. Nanny recommended you
to me, saying that you are lively and smart, work is neat and tide, smooth and sophisticated,
popular and is the most suitable candidate for the first-class maid."
Saying that, she half squint her eyes, "I decided to give you a chance.
Would you like to accept my test?"
Que'er has always felt that she doesn't have
qualification compare with Yan'er. Unexpectedly, there is such an opportunity
today and she immediately responded with excitement: "The nubi is
willing. For San Guiniang willing to go through water and tread on
fire!"
"It's not necessary to go through water and tread on
fire." Nangong Yue said flatly, "Recently Su Biao guiniang came
to the mansion and temporarily living in Grandmother’s Rong’an Tang. I
don’t know much about her. You can check it for me, then come back and tell
me.” She didn’t make the task very clear. This is also a test for Que'er. See
if this girl flexible and smart.
“Yes, San Guiniang." Que'er gave a salute and
trying to calm down. "Quie'er will definitely live up to the expectations
of San Guiniang and sister An niang."
"You go." Nangong Yue nodded lightly, with a lazy
tone.
After Que'er retreated, Nangong Yue set about to start Fang
Ru's assignment.
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At the same time, Su Qingping was losing her temper in the
side courtyard of Rong'an Tang.
“Bang”
Su Qingping beat the table hard, thinking that when she
suffered the humiliation of kneeling at Jingzheju, she wanted to tear
that Fang Ru to pieces, and said bitterly: "Damn Fang Ru, but a mere teacher
dare to be so rude to me!"
Seeing that her Xiaojie was so angry, Liu Rong, the
maid beside her, said: "The eldest Miss must not be angry. You have to
endure the humiliation*. In the end, Teacher Fang also promised to overlook the
fault."
T/N: to endure humiliation as part of an
important mission (idiom); to suffer in silence
Su Qingping was silent. This morning, she gritted her teeth
and knelt down to admit her mistakes towards Teacher Fang and barely passed
this hurdle. But the problem still exists. Today, Teacher Fang has assigned
painting homework once again. How can she do it?
She walked to the window and looked at a piece of drawing
paper spread out on the desk. She saw a picture of "Weeping Willows by the
Riverside" drawn on the beige rice paper. The river water is a wavy line
with a single stroke, and the weeping willow can hardly be seen as a tree…
The painting technique of this painting is clumsy and
inexperienced. Compare with the previous Nangong Yan’s chicken pecking at rice
painting can say not much choose between two.
Hey, if not for really powerless, why would she want to
falsify and spend money to buy paintings! If it weren't for the fall of the
family, she is also the Di daughter of a prestigious family, so what is
the four arts considered!
Hateful! Su Qingping vented on the painting by crumble
into a ball, muttering to herself bitterly: "Fang Ru, I will definitely
make you admire!" But what should she do?
Liu Rong saw her thoughts, stepped forward and
suggested: "Eldest Miss, Nubi remembers the second master in this
mansion. Isn't your second biaoge famous talent? How about..."
Su Qingping immediately heard the advise and knew its
charm. She clapped her hands and said, "Yes, I can ask guidance from my
second biaoge!" The second biaoge’s calligraphy and painting
are well-known in the world. With his guidance, and with her ingenuity, she will
definitely make rapid progress!
She curled her lips confidently, as if everyone,
including Fang Ru, was impressed by her painting skills.
In her mind made up a plan. When Nangong Yue's family
of four came to Rong'antang to pay respects to Su Shi that evening, Su
Qingping specifically called Nangong Mu: "Second biaoge, please
stay!" Seeing Nangong Mu looked suspiciously at her. She perform blessing
saluted and deliberately said in front of Su shi’s face: "Second Biaoge,
Ping'er has something to request."
"Biaomei is too polite. If there is
anything foolish brother can do, please say so." Nangong Mu smiled gently,
and Lin shi also responded politely: "Biaomei, don't be
polite with your second biaoge."
However, Nangong Yue on the side had a faint smile and a
haze flashed in her eyes. If she was just a simple nine-year-old girl, she
would not think too much. But with thought in pervious life ,she had to wonder
if Su Qingping had any ulterior motive to attempts.
"Then Ping'er was here to thank second cousin and
Biaosao first." Su Qingping did fortune salute again, and
continued, "Ashamed to say, Ping'er has been studying at a boudoir school
recently, but has been struggling. Unlike Cheng Jie’er and Yue Jie’er are both
very smart. Teacher Fang praised them again and again."
She praised Nangong Yue for being so good. As parents,
Nangong Mu and Lin Shi were naturally very happy.
Upon seeing this, she finally said her intention:
"As an elder, Ping'er naturally cannot fall behind. Even if can learn a
little bit from Mr. Fang, it will be infinitely useful in the future. Although
diligence and can make up for the clumsy, but ping’er is really dull in
painting and want to ask second cousin for advice!"
Nangong Mu hadn’t spoken yet, Su Shi on side
spoke in unquestionable tone: “Mu’er, since your cousin is sincere, you can
help her look at the painting and give her some pointers.” She winked, and Liu
Rong immediately took a few steps forward and brought the scroll in her hand to
Nangong Mu.
Since that Su Shi said, Nangong Mu naturally
would not refuse. When he opened the painting, his expression was a little
stiff. Then he smiled calmly at random, and said euphemistically:
"Painting is actually an expression and convey of the inner wish of the
painter. Although biaomei is lacking in technique, but the artistic
conception is good. This technique is the easiest to learn. If you paint more
in the future, you will naturally grow, but this state of mind is..." He talked
eloquently, He talked eloquently, and his self-confident, calm and gentle look
seemed personable.
Second cousin is surprisingly
talented, gentle and elegant. Su Qingping thought to herself, her eyes twinkled
like stars, looking up at Nangong Mu admiringly.
