Yangcheng

In the past few days, Tang Jianwei was preoccupied with Lu Zhi's affairs, even lying in Tong Shaoxuan's arms at night, he couldn't sleep peacefully.

Tong Shaoxuan was afraid that she would become sick from anxiety, so he rocked Ananda's cradle with one hand, and caressed his wife with the other.

When Tang Jianwei and Tong Shaoxuan got busy, Ananda was taken care of by Song Qiao and Tong Changting.

Tong Shaolin and Lu Fan often came to help.

Seeing that Lu Fan's belly is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more baby items at home, Tong Shaolin and Lu Fan are more and more interested in their upcoming motherhood, and often come to practice with Ananda, from the moment of holding the child in their arms They started to learn the poses, and asked Song Qiao to teach them well.

Tong Shaoxuan was definitely going to Dali Temple, and the trial was still going on. After a long preparation, Wei Chengxian and Ruan Yinghua seemed to be starting to exert their strength.

Every morning, Tong Shaoxuan didn't have the heart to eat, so he rushed to Dali Temple after taking a few mouthfuls of rice, for fear of missing a little detail of the trial.

Tang Jianwei will go home to take care of Ananda after finishing the important matters of Maoming Building and Xianlai Pavilion.

That day when she was thinking about Lu Zhe, when she was holding Ananda and basking in the sun in the yard, she happened to see Bai Erniang drawing a picture by the waterside pavilion, which was a woman with cold eyebrows and eyes.

Tang Jianwei looked at the woman in the painting, his heart was faintly touched, and he walked slowly over to Ananda in his arms.

Seeing the person in the painting clearly, he put Ananda into Bai Erniang's arms, moved the paperweight aside, picked up the scroll, and unfolded it in front of him.

"Sister Tang." Bai Erniang hugged Ananda anxiously, and after seeing Tang Jianwei's gaze sweeping over the scroll, she looked at her with a pondering expression.

Bai Erniang hurriedly explained: "I, I'm just practicing my pen, there's no other meaning. This person is indeed somewhat similar to Sister Ah Shen, but, really, I have no other ideas..."

Bai Erniang felt that she had lived in Tong's Mansion for so many days. Although she helped a lot on weekdays, all the money she earned was handed over to Tang Jianwei. Such a good location has a place to live.

Although Tong's Mansion is very large, the roads in the mansion are very convenient.

No matter where she goes, it is quite fast, and she can always meet Tong Shaoqian in the garden, the front hall, or even the veranda when she goes out.

During the period of living in Tong's Mansion, she met Tong Shaoqian's eyes several times inadvertently, and she found that she was still thinking about Sister Ah Shen, and she was still fascinated by the crossed eyes and polite smile.

She understood that she was just a guest, and it was inappropriate to live in Tong's house and still have unreasonable thoughts about Tong's sister.

But she couldn't control her heartbeat, so she could only silently attach it to the painting, outlining her sweetheart's brows, eyes, and lips...

Now being caught by Sister Tang, Bai Erniang was really embarrassed, so she quickly explained.

Tang Jianwei said: "You draw the third sister so vividly, Ah Bai, you are amazing."

Bai Erniang: "Sister Tang, listen to me..."

I thought Tang Jianwei would continue to blame, but I heard her say: "Can you draw men?"

Bai Erniang was taken aback: "Yes."

"Come on, Ananda, draw me a person. I will describe it and you will draw it."

Tang Jianwei's description was extremely precise, which made it easy for Erniang Bai to write.

In less than half an hour, a man with fierce eyes was drawn.

Lu Zhi's appearance was vivid, as if he was right in front of his eyes.

"Great! Ah Bai, you can do it, the painting is so similar!" Tang Jianwei was amazed, it was more realistic than she imagined.

Bai Erniang: "Sister Tang, who is this man?"

Tang Jianwei smiled slyly: "This is the main shortbread of Chaoshi Takeout, which will be launched in Maominglou soon."

"Shortbread?" Bai Erniang didn't understand.

Tang Jianwei patted her on the shoulder: "You will know later."

Er Niang Bai: "??"

Tang Jianwei knows that some workshops have recently developed a printing technique, which is to carve desired text and pictures on wooden boards, spread ink on them, and then print them on drawing paper, which can efficiently print desired text and patterns.

Tang Jianwei took the portrait of Lu Zhi painted by Bai Erniang to a workshop and printed 1 small paper bags.

At this time, papermaking technology has improved, and paper is gradually becoming less expensive.Maominglou's new scallion shortbread will be on the market soon, and Tang Jianwei uses this small paper bag printed with Lu Li's portrait to pack the shortbread.

Presumably the Lan's party has long been aware of the fact that Lu Zhi's line was being investigated with all its strength. From the moment Lu Zhi dragged his uncle into the water, Lu Zhi was completely exposed to the public. Tang Jianwei's investigation at this time There is nothing to fear when you have to drive again.

Anyone who knows Lu Zhi will be surprised to see his portrait appear on the small paper bag of shortbread, and maybe he can come to Tang Jianwei to talk about it.

After the shortbread was released on the market, it was widely circulated in Boling City. As expected, some feedbacks were received one after another, but most of them were known to Tang Jianwei, and there were not many available clues.

However, this method is still a good one. Tang Jianwei plans to print another [-] paper bags and continue to investigate in this way.

Tang Jianwei was very satisfied with Bai Erniang's paintings, and it happened that Shangshi Bureau passed her food list for the golden autumn banquet, and she was in charge of organizing the golden autumn banquet for the imperial concubine.

"Can you draw auspicious sacred beasts?" Tang Jianwei asked Erniang Bai.

"If you draw ladles according to the gourd, it should be fine." Bai Erniang didn't know what Tang's sister wanted to draw the auspicious sacred beast.

Tang Jianwei said: "You can come with me to the noble concubine's banquet by the Jinqiu Ming River."

The Golden Autumn Imperial Concubine's Banquet, Erniang Bai's heart was shocked after hearing this name.

Listening to Tang Jianwei's detailed description, this banquet was held in the royal place beside the Ming River, and it was very grand.

Not only the emperor and the imperial concubine will be present, but also countless important court officials and their relatives will be invited. It will be a feast for hundreds of people.

Tang Jianwei must be too busy herself, Tong Shaoqian and all the famous chefs in Maoming Building have to be dispatched to help, and she has taken a fancy to Bai Erniang's painting skills, and wants to ask her to use edible pigmented ingredients to decorate food plates , to make the food plate look more beautiful, and to highlight the theme of the banquet.

"Sister Ah Shen will go too." Tang Jianwei completely seduced Bai Erniang with a single sentence.

Bai Erniang has never been appointed an official, and has been wandering in Boling these years, like a shadow, never being reused.

Now that Tang Jianwei gave her a chance to make her mark, and on such an important occasion, Bai Erniang took a breath and vowed that she would never embarrass Sister Tang and Maominglou.

Tang Jianwei told her that the theme of the banquet was to congratulate the noble concubine, that is, the second sister of the Tong family, and the patterns drawn must be grand and auspicious.

And because the second sister was born in the army, some bold colors can be added, and the second sister should like it very much.

The preparation time was rather hasty, Bai Erniang spent sleepless nights and days painting, and on the third day, she submitted the conceived painting to Tang Jianwei.

Tang Jianwei liked it very much after seeing it, and presented it to Wei Ci.

Wei Ci understands the regulations of the royal banquet best, and he also knows the emperor very well. If Wei Ci has no objection, there should be no mistakes at the imperial concubine's banquet.

Sitting on the sunset bamboo platform, Wei Ci looked at the painting, and then at the picture of a thousand mountains that Tao Banzhi bought hanging on the side. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that there were many similarities in the brushwork habits and atmosphere. land.

"Invite this painter to Tomorrow Villa for a talk." Wei Ci sent a message to Tang Jianwei.

"What, the eldest princess wants to see me?" Erniang Bai almost dropped the pen when she heard this.

Seeing Ah Bai so scared, Tang Jianwei also felt a little funny.

It seems that the eldest princess' bad reputation spread far and wide, and anyone she wanted to see would be shocked.

In fact, Tang Jianwei was also a little worried. After all, what the eldest princess said meant that she was not interested in the sisters of the Tong family, but it did not mean that she was not interested in other ladies.

Wei Ciren is a good person, and it is obvious to all that there are so many young and beautiful retainers in his family.

Tang Jianwei said: "Don't be afraid of Abai, I will go with you. Not everyone is willing to meet the eldest princess. She must see you after seeing your paintings because she has taken a fancy to your talent. She likes you Now, your career path may have a turning point."

Bai Erniang trusted Tang Jianwei, and when Tang Jianwei said so, she tidied herself up and went to see the eldest princess.

When he arrived at Tomorrow Villa, Wei Ci saw Tang Jianwei coming along with him, and seeing the cub guard's posture, he clearly regarded her as an old fox who wanted to transfer the cub away.

Wei Ci wasn't angry either. It's well known that she likes young ladies, and children who are afraid of her have nothing to say, and they are not wronged.

Wei Ci saw that Bai Erniang's appearance was not impressive, and she didn't dare to lift her head from the moment she entered the room, her whole body was jerky and tense, which made Wei Ci a little bit teasing, so she asked her name.

"Returning to Your Highness, the civilian girl's surname is Bai and her name is Erniang, and she didn't take her name."

"Oh? I heard that you and Tong Shao Xuan Shi Ruzhuo are classmates, why don't scholars take their names."

"The word Biao is just a title, and it is no different from 'Bai Erniang'. The people who refer to it are all folk girls. The name of the folk girl was given by Ye Niang, and I am used to the name. When the folk girl took the exam, she really wanted Give a resounding name, but once Erniang is called, it will remind the girl to think of her parents at home, she is very kind, and it can also encourage the girl to burn the ointment and follow the sundial not to be tired, so this Erniang Bai has not been changed."

Although he was a little shy at first, but after he spoke, Wei Ci heard it in his ears, it was indeed the words of a scholar, and he was not lacking in filial piety, so he seemed to be a down-to-earth person.

Wei Ci said: "Raise your head."

Erniang Bai slowly raised her head, but she didn't dare to look at Wei Ci, her eyes still fell on the floor.

Tang Jianwei sat kneeling aside, looking at one of Tao Wan who came to Tomorrow Villa on leave today.

When Tao Wanzhi heard that His Highness was going to summon a young girl, she forgot to put away the files in her hand, so she immediately asked for leave and ran out of Yushitai, her face was still flushed with the blush left by the run.

Tang Jianwei saw the clue at this glance, which was a little funny.

Tao Wanzhi, however, still felt quite resentful towards Tang Jianwei as always, and he didn't want to hide it anymore, so he gave her an annoyed look.

Tang Jianwei has long been used to Tao Wanzhi's hostility towards her, and understands that this person is reincarnated from jealousy, so he should not confront her head-on.

She glared at Tang Jianwei, and Tang Jianwei smiled at her. The sweeter the smile, the angrier the other party was.

Tao Wanzhi: "..."

This Tang Jianwei became more and more shameless, which really annoyed people.

Wei Ci noticed the exchange between Tang Jianwei and Tao Wanzhi's eyes, and didn't bother to care about it. She said to Bai Erniang:

"Look at that picture on the wall."

Bai Erniang followed Wei Ci's words and looked at the wall. After seeing clearly, she gave a suspicious "Huh" look: "Isn't this..."

"You did it?"

"That's right, it was made by a commoner girl." When Bai Erniang was puzzled, she asked casually, "Why are you here?"

Tang Jianwei: "Cough——"

Silly boy, call your Highness!

Bai Erniang also realized that her words were inappropriate, and her expression became even more flustered.

But Wei Ci said to Tang Jianwei: "If you have a bad throat, go back first, leave Abai alone, I want to have a good chat with her."

Tang Jianwei: "...Here, His Highness wants to stay with A-Bai overnight?"

Tao Wanzhi is still here, it seems that His Highness has been blamed for many years, but her flirtatious temperament did not wrong her.

Wei Ci frowned and said: "Tang Sanniang, you are also a mother, maybe you have some serious things in your mind?"

As she said that, she took Tao Wanzhi's hand into her palm: "Both Wanzhi and I admire Bai Erniang's paintings very much. At the beginning, this painting was caught by Wanzhi in the painting workshop. They all yearn for the artistic conception of this painting, as if meeting a close friend who has known each other for many years, and have a lot to talk about."

Tang Jianwei listened to Wei Ci's mouthful "I and Wanzhi", fearing that Tao Wanzhi would be jealous again, he held his hands without any gaps.

Looking at the spring emotion on Tao Wan's face, I'm afraid that all the jealousy just now turned into fine wine, and now she has been drunk so much that she can't tell the difference between east, west, and north.