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This sentence caused everyone to burst into laughter. It was clearly meant to mock Shen Suyun for giving used items as gifts to the Marquis' Mansion.

Song Shiwei looked at them and said in a deep voice: "This is indeed an old item."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, with puzzled expressions on their faces.

Song Shiwei did not keep the secret, she opened the scroll in her hand and said to Sun: "This is a painting by the painter Chu Lian of the previous dynasty.

Although I don’t know what this painting is, I think the name of this painting is very nice, and I think Miss Gu will like it.”

Before Sun could react, Shopkeeper Li rushed over.

He took a look at the painting in Song Shiwei's hand and exclaimed, "It's actually the painting of "Bank Reeds and Orchids on the Tidal Basin."

The painter Chu Lian of the previous dynasty was a great master of his time, but all his works were destroyed in the war. Only this painting "Shore Reeds and Orchids on the Shore" has been passed down, a rare treasure handed down from generation to generation.

However, all the products on the market are fakes.

He examined the painting carefully, then excitedly said to Sun: "Madam, this is an authentic painting."

Sun was also extremely surprised. She didn't expect Song Shiwei to give her such a valuable painting.

You have to know that her husband has been searching for this painting for many years, and it has become a regret in his heart.

And her daughter's name comes from this painting.

"Miss Song is so polite."

Sun's attitude towards Song Shiwei changed drastically. Seeing Shen Suyun still kneeling on the ground, she reached out and helped her up, saying, "Miss Shen, please get up quickly."

Shen Suyun was stunned. She didn't understand why the Marquis's wife was so happy just because it was a painting.

If she had known this earlier, she would have taken a few paintings from her brother's study.

"Let me see what the original painting of "Bank Reeds and Orchids" looks like?"

A man's voice came from not far away.

Song Shiwei looked back and saw a man in a purple brocade robe walking towards them with a group of people.

Seeing this, Sun hurried over and bowed, "Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Xiao Jingyi stretched out his hand to help Sun up and said, "Aunt, you don't have to be polite."

He looked at the painting in Song Shiwei's hand and walked over to admire it.

Aristocratic families all like to collect famous paintings, and Chu Lian’s paintings are even more so, not to mention that this is a unique piece and rarely seen.

He asked curiously, "Where did Miss Song find this painting?"

"I got it by accident when I was in the countryside."

Song Shiwei replied with her eyelids slightly lowered.

This painting was indeed acquired by her by accident when she was in the countryside.

After the marriage, Shen Linchuan discovered the painting and asked for it.

Later she found out that he used this painting as a stepping stone to get in touch with the Crown Prince through the connection with Marquis Yongning, which laid the seeds for future disasters.

Marquis Yongning likes to collect paintings and calligraphy by famous artists, and Chu Lian's painting "Anhui and Orchid on the Shore" is not only valuable, but also contains the maiden name of the young lady in the marquis's mansion.

Gu Tinglan is the young lady who will be holding her coming-of-age ceremony in the Marquis' Mansion today.

It is conceivable that her painting touched the heart of the Marquis, not only pleasing the Marquis Yongning, but also Miss Gu.

"Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also likes this painting?"

A familiar voice came from behind.

Xiao Jingheng was seen walking towards this side in big strides, wearing the moon-white Sichuan brocade robe embroidered with dandelion patterns that Song Shiwei had given him.

As soon as he appeared, he caused quite a stir.

The noble ladies who were watching gathered together, whispering to each other, discussing the identity of this person.

It’s not their fault that they didn’t recognize him, but Xiao Jingheng left Beijing at the age of ten and never came back.

This time when he returned to Beijing, he was very low-key and without any pomp, and today was his first time to officially appear at a banquet.

"Brother Royal."

Xiao Jingyi called out in surprise, and said, "It's been a while since my brother returned to the capital. I invited you several times, but you refused.

Why are you in such a good mood to attend the banquet at the Marquis' Mansion today?"

"I haven't been back to Beijing for a long time, and I'm not used to the climate there. Now that I've finally adapted, it's time to go out for a walk."

Xiao Jingheng said, looking at the painting in Song Shiwei's hand, "As expected of the eldest daughter of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion, you are so generous. This prince can be said to have feasted his eyes today."

"Your Majesty is so complimentary."

Song Shiwei gave a polite smile, then put the scroll away and handed it to the servant of the Marquis' Mansion.

Then Xiao Jingheng asked Sun: "Is Madam Madam not bothered by your coming here uninvited?"

Sun was a little surprised, because the invitations to their Marquis' Mansion banquet had been sent out last month, and Prince Ling had not returned to the capital at that time.

What's more, their Sun family and the Huo family had an old grudge, so they did not invite Prince Ling. They just didn't expect that he would come uninvited.

After all, he was the eldest son of His Majesty and had made great military achievements. Naturally, Sun did not dare to turn him away, so she invited him in warmly.

Song Shiwei followed the group of noble ladies and walked towards the garden of the marquis's mansion.

Song Mingzhu, who was walking in front, looked unhappy. She thought that since Shen Suyun had made such a big mistake, Song Shiwei would be deeply implicated.

Who would have thought that she would become so popular with just a painting, and even the Crown Prince and Prince Ling would look at her with new eyes. It's really abominable.

She twisted her fingers, feeling resentful.

But someone with a lot of fuss came to ask, "I wonder what gift the Second Miss Song gave today? Is it as valuable as the First Miss Song's?"

Song Mingzhu's expression became even uglier after hearing this.

When she visited, Sun was also there. However, Sun didn't even look at her gift. She just said a few perfunctory words and let her enter the house.

With this attitude, it seems that she doesn't want to discuss marriage with the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion.

"none of your business?"

Song Mingzhu retorted to the man in annoyance, then walked straight towards the pavilion. She sat down on the stone bench and sulked.

At this time, two women came over and sat down beside her.

One of these two people is Qian Xueer, the daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the other is Zhao Jinling, the daughter of the Imperial Censor.

Their fathers did not hold high positions in the court, so they were on good terms with Song Mingzhu.

Qian Xueer said, "I never thought she would become so popular. How could she, who grew up in the countryside, have Chu Lian's masterpiece? Did your father give it to her secretly?"

They had long known that Song Mingzhu's intention in asking Song Shiwei to attend the banquet was to embarrass her in front of everyone.

But a painting of "Reeds and Orchids on the Shore" caught them off guard.

"impossible!"

Song Mingzhu didn't believe that the painting was given by her father. If her father had this painting, he would have used it to please the Yongning Marquis Mansion long ago. How could it be given to Song Shiwei in the first place?

She shook her head and said, "Don't worry about where the painting came from. Please help me think of a way to embarrass her."

Zhao Jinling said: "She used a painting to please the Marquis's wife, so it is not appropriate to target her now, but..."

She raised the corners of her lips, snorted and said, "We can take action against Shen Suyun.

If she makes a fool of herself, wouldn't it be Song Shiwei who would lose face? "