The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. What did the prince ask you to bring over?"

Ji Shengxian held three long boxes in his pocket and opened them one by one: "I heard that the young lady bought a lot of calligraphy books, so the prince specially sent some brushes suitable for practicing calligraphy. They are purple hair, wolf hair, and goat hair. You can use whatever you like. If you don't like these, the prince has more in his store."

Huanshuang took the box and turned around to show it to her master.

Shangguan Haitong took a look and said, "Your Majesty is thoughtful."

She just bought a copybook of calligraphy, but the news became known to the whole city.

They all have nothing to do but eat their fill. Why are they staring at her?

Ji Shengxian glanced at her calmly, but couldn't tell whether the expression on Shangguan Haitong's face showed like or dislike.

Too bland.

Shangguan Haitong smiled and raised her hand: "I will accept the gift. Thank your prince for me."

Ah? Received?

Ji Shengxian lowered his head. How could he accept it so easily?

This……

He struggled a little bit, "Your Majesty, there are better ones in Curry. If you don't like these, I'll take them back and exchange them."

"The gifts sent by the prince must be excellent. I like them very much." Shangguan Haitong winked.

Huan Shuang smiled and gave him some silver coins as a reward: "Thank you for your hard work. This is a small gift for you. Take it and have some tea."

Ji Shengxian looked at the silver in his hand. It was tiny but very heavy.

It’s bad. The bet is lost.

Shangguan Haitong saw this person in a daze and ordered: "Huan Shuang, bring him in directly next time. No need for those empty formalities."

"Yes." Huanshuang agreed.

Ji Shengxian had no reason to stay any longer, so he had no choice but to bow and say goodbye.

The little maid sent the person out.

Huanshuang took out the brush and examined it: "Girl, you just bought the calligraphy and the prince sent you the brush. Do you think it touched your heart? Otherwise, try it right away. See how the words written with the new brush look like."

Shangguan Haitong shook her head: "Find a box and put the things in it. When the prince sends you things next time, put them all together."

"Ah? Since the girl doesn't need it, why do you accept it?" Huanshuang didn't quite understand.

"He..." Shangguan Haitong hesitated to speak, as she owed him a favor and couldn't refuse directly.

Huanshuang waited curiously, what did he want?

However, there was no further news.

Shangguan Haitong shook his head slightly: "Put it away. I'll return it when I have the chance."

"Oh." Huanshuang picked up the three boxes and found a place to put them away.

I always feel that the girl's attitude towards the prince is a little special. If it were anyone else who gave her something, she would never accept it.

I accepted the gift from the prince, but I didn't use it.

I can't figure it out. It's a pity that such a good thing can only be kept in the bottom of the box.

Wangfu.

As soon as Ji Shengxian entered the room, Xie Qiuguang circled around him twice, very happy: "She accepted it?"

The housekeeper and Ling Ze were both surprised.

Ji Shengxian rolled his eyes and rolled up his sleeves: "You are lucky. Come, I will wash your feet."

Xie Qiuguang quickly shook his head: "I was just kidding. How could I really let you wash my feet?"

He was afraid that if he stepped on it, it would be scalded.

Ji Shengxian sat down with one foot on the chair: "You are sensible. It's worth my hard work."

The housekeeper still couldn't believe it: "Miss Shangguan really accepted it?"

"I took it. Without any hesitation." Ji Shengxian called a little maid and asked for a plate of peanuts.

The little maid responded and went downstairs to prepare.

Xie Qiuguang's mouth was almost stretched to the back of his ears: "It's good enough if you accept it, it's good enough if you accept it."

Ji Shengxian put his elbows on his knees and said, "And I have found out everything. The reason why Miss Shangguan bought so many calligraphy books is because her fourth brother's handwriting is not good. She bought a lot of them and forced him to practice every day. I don't believe he can't practice good handwriting."

"That's what I told you. Those people outside are just spreading rumors. You should stop believing everything you hear." Xie Qiuguang tried his best to act calm.

The housekeeper and Ling Ze looked at each other. They felt that something was fishy and it couldn't be going so smoothly.

The little maid brought a plate of peanuts.

Ji Shengxian grabbed two and threw them into his mouth: "But why doesn't her brother go to the Imperial College? Let a candidate teach at home. When the imperial examination is over next year, whether he passes or not, it is impossible for Shi to stay and teach, right?"

Xie Qiuguang's eyes lit up: "You're right. I'll think of a way to help her relieve her worries."

Ling Ze raised his eyebrows. The prince was getting carried away again. Miss Shangguan must be concerned about her brother's affairs.

Maybe he has an idea. If the prince acts recklessly, he might end up in a situation that is not worth the effort...

Shangguanfu.

A servant came into the house to report.

Shangguan Haitong asked: "Have you investigated it clearly?"

The servant replied: "We have investigated it thoroughly. Everything is just as the girl expected."

"Okay. I understand. You go down first." Shangguan Haitong waved his hand.

The servants retreated.

Huanshuang served the newly brewed tea and asked, "Can this Master Ruan really help the Fourth Master return to the Imperial College?"

Shangguan Haitong took the tea and took a sip. "Of course. There is a saying that goes, the one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. The reason why my fourth brother was expelled from the Imperial College was because he offended the teacher. Master Ruan was the teacher of that teacher. He should not look at the monk's face, but the Buddha's face."

"But how can we ask him for help? We have no relationship with him at all." Huanshuang found it difficult just thinking about it.

Shangguan Haitong raised the corner of her lips and said, "It will be ready soon. Prepare the car, we are going out for a trip."

Huanshuang took the order and immediately asked people to prepare.

Shangguan Haitong changed her clothes, put on a veil and went to Ruan's house.

However, after knocking on the door, he was turned away.

Huan Shuang returned to the carriage: "Girl, what should we do?"

Shangguan Haitong had a faint smile on her face: "No hurry, take your time. Let's go back first today."

They visited every day for three days.

The doorman sent us away with various excuses, making it clear that the host did not want to see us.

Shangguan Haitong got out of the car, lifted her skirt and walked to the door: "Please tell Master Ruan a word. I can solve his current problem."

"Please wait a moment, young lady." The doorman thought about it and went to report immediately.

Huan Shuang was a little unhappy: "Miss, you already had an idea, why are you taking action now? You have been looked down upon for nothing."

Shangguan Haitong said calmly, "I came to your house for three days to show my sincerity, but entering this door is the means. How can I use the means if I don't let people see my sincerity first? Huanshuang, we need to be polite when we ask for help. Especially when we treat scholars."

Scholars have many rules to follow.

If you lose the slightest courtesy, things will fail. You must be patient and take one step at a time.

The door of the house opened quickly.

The doorman bowed and said, "Please come in, young lady. My master is waiting for you in the hall."

"Thank you." Shangguan Haitong nodded.

Huanshuang took out a piece of silver and stuffed it into the doorman's pocket.

At first the other party was reluctant to accept it, but after several refusals he happily accepted it.

main hall.

The highly respected Master Ruan sat upright: "Miss, please take a seat."

Shangguan Haitong nodded and sat down gracefully.

Master Ruan got straight to the point: "Miss, do you have a way to solve this problem for me?"

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "The master had a daughter in his old age, and he doted on her immensely. Your daughter is only 28 years old this year, and is just beginning to fall in love. She fell in love with a poor scholar and wanted to marry him at all costs. The more the master disagreed, the more your daughter made a fuss. Am I right?"

"Yes." Master Ruan sighed, "I have asked someone to find out about that poor scholar. He is not a good person."