Re-embroidering life

Before the county lady had gone far, another guest arrived. It was the Chen family's carriage. In addition to the sisters Chen Jinlan and Chen Cailan, there was also an uninvited guest, Mrs. Fang, the second wife of Chen.

When the old lady learned that Fang was the legitimate daughter-in-law of the famous doctor Chen and the daughter of the imperial scholar in Beijing, her face was rarely wrinkled with smile. She was the daughter of a scholarly family and liked to socialize with scholars. She felt more like Fang than the county lady. After all, the younger generation was just a social interaction between children, and the elders’ visit was considered important. In the past, the Ji family had to go through the Tang family to invite the famous doctor Chen to see a doctor, but now the second wife of the Chen family came in person. What a face!

The Ji family hadn't been so lively for many years. Today, they vaguely regained their former glory. Old Mrs. Ji was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She ordered Tan to go to Debiju to order a good meal and send it to the third room. Tan Meixue was depressed, but she had to do it obediently.

While making arrangements, the doorman came running over again: "Someone from the Tang family is coming!"

The Tang family! The Tang family that broke off the engagement with the Ji family? The Tang family that avoided the Ji family all these years?

When Shui Qinghua heard the word "Tang Family", her face turned pale. The memory of her last life before death suddenly came to her, and her body shook. Ji Zimo saw it and stepped forward to support her: "Qinghua, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Nothing, maybe the weather is too hot." Shui Qinghua exhaled. What is there to be afraid of? Haven't we already made up our minds to face it?

"Why is the Tang family here?" Shui Qinghua asked.

"It's me. Tang Hao has helped me a lot recently. It was he who invited the famous doctor Chen, and it was also he who introduced me to become the disciple of the great scholar Dong. I wrote an extra post for you a few days ago and invited Tang Hao." Ji Zimo explained.

It was reasonable. Shui Qinghua was able to see the doctor thanks to Tang Hao's help, so she had no reason to refuse.

Old Madam Ji felt uncomfortable. She could understand the Tang family's decision to cancel the engagement, but after all, it was a disregard for the friendship between the two families. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were taking advantage of the situation and were snobbish. She did not want to see the Tang family.

Ji Zixuan was different. He was a man who had experienced many ups and downs in the officialdom and would not let his emotions get the better of him. The Tang family took the initiative to make peace, which would benefit the Ji family. He persuaded the old lady, "Mother, I heard that there were no elders from the Tang family. You don't have to show up. Just leave everything to your sons."

Old Mrs. Ji snorted softly, and was supported by Qinyun and Qinxin to go back to her own yard to rest.

Tang Hao did not come alone, he also brought his elder brother, Tang Qian, who was the current head of the Tang family. It was also him who urged his parents to cancel his sister's engagement with the Ji family.

Shui Qinghua thought, why is it so popular now for elders to bring their younger ones to visit relatives?

Seeing Tang Qian again, Ji Zixuan seemed to have completely forgotten what happened that year. With a smile on his face, he strode forward and bowed: "It's been many years since we last met, Brother Tang! You are more charming than before, please come in!"

Tang Qian was a few years younger than Ji Zixuan, but he was also the head of the family, and he was as calm and composed as Ji Zixuan. The two old foxes smiled at each other, and everything was said without words. They moved to the study and chatted affectionately.

Ji Zimo quietly asked Tang Hao: "Why is your brother here?" Tang Hao said with a sad face: "Do you think anything I do can escape my brother's eyes? He knows that you have taken Dong Daru as your master, and he also knows that you will be dismissed next year. He is very optimistic about you."

Ji Zimo smiled. He should have thought of this earlier. Tang Hao was a good kid, but he was a dandy without any power. Whether it was hiring a doctor or finding a teacher, all he needed were the resources of the Tang family, which he couldn't do without his elder brother's permission. He appreciated the Tang family's kindness and would find a way to repay it. But that didn't mean he could calmly accept the Tang family's previous betrayal and now the cold stove was burned in advance. Everything was too hasty, which made people feel uncomfortable.

On this day, Tang Qian did not show up at the banquet and had a long conversation with Ji Zixuan in the study.

Shui Qinghua secretly shook her head. Today she really just wanted to hold a small banquet for relatives and friends!

As the hostess, she could only put on a smile and greet the guests. With her sister-in-law present, there were many things she couldn't say and the atmosphere was extremely awkward.

When Tang Hao came in, he saw a familiar figure in the female guest seat. Wasn't that the girl who asked him to lead the horse last time? Brother Zimo's sister-in-law. Thinking of her spoiled temper, he touched his nose and decided to stay away from her.

Tan Meixue sat beside them, also impatient. What kind of people were coming? The Shui family, a poor family; the Dou family, a poor family; the Dong family, a rich family, but that Miss Dong always looked down on her; the Chen family, a decent family, but the daughter of the family wanted to take Shui Qinghua as her teacher, and the old lady Chen even agreed. With this kind of vision, this family will have no future; the Tang family, a villain who changes his face like turning a book. She completely forgot that the Tang family was her husband's guests.

After sitting for a while, Tan Meixue used the excuse that her child had caught a cold and needed care, and she walked away gracefully, supported by her maid.

When she left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Shui Qinghua looked around and found that they were all her own people, except for Tang Hao. She winked and asked Ji Zimo to take Tang Hao away. Unexpectedly, Tang Hao saw through it immediately. He sat down and said, "No matter what you are plotting, I want to join in!"

Shui Qinghua had no way to deal with this rogue person, so she could only tell him about her idea of ​​opening an embroidery workshop and inviting everyone to draw embroidery patterns together.

Dong Yajing was the first to respond: "I can draw! I can draw all kinds of bamboo patterns."

Chen Jinlan was also eager to try: "Can I find inspiration from the plants and herbs in Chu?"

"Of course!" Shui Qinghua said with surprise: "What we need to do is to innovate and become independent. We can present any new ideas and new tricks."

"Mrs. Shui, can I draw?" a woman's voice sounded.

It was Mrs. Fang, the second wife of Chen. She looked at Shui Qinghua expectantly and said, "Count me in!"

Although very surprised, Shui Qinghua still agreed readily.

Ji Zimo was also infected by the crowd's emotions: "I will draw with you too."

Everyone was shocked. Who would dare to paint after Ji Zimo took action?

"My husband, you have your own mission," Shui Qinghua said with a smile, "You will be the judge. Everyone's embroidery patterns will be gathered together, and you will select the best 100. For those with particularly good ideas but inferior painting skills, you will help polish them."

This is not difficult for him at all, Ji Zimo agreed readily.

Only Tang Hao was left. He had just said that he wanted to participate, but now he was speechless. A playboy who didn't read books, picking up a pen to paint? Forget it.

"Got it! You draw me!" He slapped his forehead excitedly, "Don't you want to reflect the landscape of Chu? In a few days, on May 15th, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Shenzhou Association of Xisai will launch the Shenzhou ship. I will also go there, you can draw me!"

"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed. "It's too late. Master Ji has already painted a wonderful picture of the dragon boat race! With such a good picture in front of us, we dare not start painting!"

"Why not?" Tang Hao stood up and looked at everyone with wide eyes. "Embroidery is based on painting, but it is not painting after all. If everything is compared to Ji Sanlang's masterpiece, then none of you are qualified to do it!"

There was silence.

After a long while, Shui Qinghua stood up and bowed deeply to Tang Hao: "Mr. Tang's words have awakened me from my dream. We have thought too narrowly about the matter."