Ye Youlan's daily life of traveling through time

"Didn't you say you'd listen to me?"

"But I thought you would admire him!"

"Why do you admire him? Admire the fact that he copies my paintings every day? All the fakes sold out there are from his hand."

Chen Xiaoling's expression was serious. "Dad, you even know this? But he's just a painting geek. He didn't copy your paintings to sell them. I can guarantee that."

"How to guarantee it?"

So Chen Xiaoling told the story of how she helped Chen Su out of trouble at the calligraphy and painting shop.

"You believe this too?"

"Dad, you see, the paintings he copied are different. He has only seen three of your paintings. He copied dozens of them. He usually exchanges them with his fellow painters, and they are stolen by others. He was very happy to see others like his paintings. He didn't expect that someone would sell them."

"He's just an idiot. You like someone like him?"

"Dad, he's not stupid, just a little naive. And he never knew that Mr. Chen was you. Whenever he had time, he would go to the bookstore to inquire about Mr. Chen's news and ask if he had any new paintings."

Minister Chen's expression softened considerably. "Let that boy come to my house tomorrow. I need to examine him carefully. If he doesn't pass the test, I won't agree to let you marry him."

"Dad, please go easy on me. I finally fell in love with a man, what if you scare him away again?"

"You're useless. If you scare someone away, just find another one. How can my daughter worry about getting married?"

"Dad, you and Miaoyu's dad don't like each other and are always comparing each other. Let me tell you, Zhang Liang is also going to the Li Mansion to propose marriage. If I marry later than Miaoyu, Uncle Li will definitely laugh at you. Don't blame me for not reminding you. Maybe Lord Jin from the Ministry of Revenue will laugh at you too, praising his precious son-in-law in front of you every day! And isn't Prime Minister Ye also praising his son-in-law, the Seventh Prince, in front of you?"

Chen Xiaoling's words were very useful. Minister Chen could not lose to anyone but Old Man Li. The two had been at loggerheads for decades, and he had always had the upper hand.

"Okay, I'll examine Chen Su tomorrow. If she's suitable, I'll have him send someone to propose marriage the day after tomorrow. They'll get married in a month. No, you have to keep an eye on Miaoyu. She must get married before her, even if it's just one day earlier."

Chen Xiaoling jumped up happily: "Thank you, Dad."

The same thing happened at the Li family. Zhang Liang came back and asked General Ye to help him speak up. General Ye sent someone to pass this task to Prime Minister Ye overnight.

So Prime Minister Ye asked Minister Chen and then Minister Li. Minister Li was a civil servant and not very familiar with the young generals in the army. He said that the most important thing was that his daughter liked him.

Prime Minister Ye also revealed to him that Chen Su might go to Minister Chen's house to propose marriage, and then she would get married earlier than Miaoyu, and you would be laughed at by him again.

Minister Li was displeased when he heard this: "This old man Chen is always competing with me, even trying to steal my daughter's hand in marriage."

"Three of the five little girls back then are now married. We can't accept our age any longer. Let's not compete with each other when it comes to marrying off our daughters. Let nature take its course. Zhang Liang is my son's subordinate and he's a reliable person."

When Minister Li returned home, he called his daughter to his study and asked her if she would be willing to marry someone who came to propose marriage.

Li Miaoyu pretended to be surprised: "Who is asking for marriage? What kind of character is this person? Father, have you ever known him?"

"Ye Qingchen has a deputy general named Zhang Liang. I heard from Prime Minister Ye that he is a good man and is interested in proposing marriage. If you have any questions, I will ask someone to find out."

"Zhang Liang, I have some impression of him. I met him at the garden party. He was a nice guy."

"Since you think he's a good person, I'll agree if he comes to propose marriage."

Miaoyu was secretly delighted: "I will listen to Dad."

So the next night, the Li family asked Zhang Liang to come to their house, and the Chen family asked Chen Su to come to their house, and the inspection began.

Zhang Liang was nervous and asked General Ye many questions. General Ye, however, realized he had no experience to offer. He had been drawn to Yuhua when he first visited his father-in-law's house and told his father-in-law he wanted to marry his daughter. His father-in-law was shocked, wondering why a general would be attracted to his daughter. He wondered if it was because of her beauty. After a few days of hesitation, seeing General Ye's sincerity, he finally agreed.

The only thing General Ye could tell Zhang Liang was to show sincerity.

So Zhang Liang went to Li's house. In addition to some tea and snacks, he also led a sheep over, which shocked everyone in the Li mansion.

Minister Li asked him why he wanted to send a sheep?

"That day at the hunting ground, I saw that Miss Li really enjoyed eating barbecue. When it comes to barbecue, lamb is the most delicious."

Minister Li wanted to laugh. It seemed that Prime Minister Ye was right. This guy was really honest. His favorability towards him increased.

Minister Li asked someone to take the gift and asked him if he wanted to eat.

"I haven't eaten yet! I'm training soldiers, and the general asked me to come to the Shangshu Mansion."

"hungry?"

"Hungry."

Minister Li smiled. He really didn't consider himself an outsider and ordered his servants to bring some food over.

So Zhang Liang sat at the table and started eating, while Minister Li sat beside him drinking tea and asking him some questions.

"My hometown is Puzhou. My father is a businessman. I have an older brother and an older sister who are already married. It's difficult for children from business families to pass the imperial examinations, so I joined the army."

"Do you usually live in the barracks?"

"A few days ago, my father bought me a house on East Street, just across the street from here."

Minister Li was very satisfied. "Do your parents know that you want to propose marriage? Shouldn't they come to the capital?"

"My parents have already come to the capital. They will not leave until I get married."

"You're quite quick. Then let's ask a matchmaker to come and propose marriage tomorrow!"

Zhang Liang raised his eyes and said, "Sir, you are not going to examine me anymore?"

"The inspection is over."

"You won't ask again?"

"No need to ask, just leave on your own after eating."

Minister Li stood up and left. Zhang Liang was a little excited. Was it so easy to pass?

Chen Su encountered trouble at the Chen family. Minister Chen prepared pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table in the front hall and asked him to draw on the spot. Why didn't he go to the study? Because going to the study would easily reveal his identity as Chen Shanren.

"What does your Excellency want me to draw?"

"Just draw my daughter Xiaoling. Based on your impression of the painting, I know you have met privately."

Chen Su blushed, and he calmed down and began to paint. Chen Shangshu watched him as he began to outline and polish the painting. A lively and bright girl in red came into view.

Minister Chen looked at the portrait in silence. Chen Su was unsure and stared at Minister Chen in a daze.

Minister Chen asked someone to take the things away and give the portrait to Xiaoling.

He had just asked Chen Su to sit down when Mrs. Chen came. Chen Su stood up and saluted in panic.

Mrs. Chen looked at him with a smile, and said, "Sit down, sit down, sit down and talk."

So Minister Chen became just a listener, and all that remained was Mrs. Chen's questioning of Chen Su.

"Where are you from?"

"I'm from the capital."

"Are your parents all right?"

"It's all pretty good."

"How many brothers and sisters are there in your family?"

"Just me."

"What does your father do?"

Chen Su had no way to continue answering. He stood up and said respectfully, "My Lord, Madam, I'm sorry, there's something I haven't told you. Actually, my father is Chen Qian, the Prince of Yong'an."