Gospel of Lazy Cancer

On the first day of the new year, when the sky was slightly bright, some people got up to clean up the embers left by the firecrackers set off at the fifth watch in their courtyards or on the streets.

Liu Niang of the Sun family was wearing new clothes and was dressing up in front of a bronze mirror. She put on the new silver hairpin that A Niang gave her, and was about to paint her eyebrows when she heard exclamations from outside, and almost drew a word with unsteady hands. Eyebrow.

"Sister, sister, come out and see!"

It was Qiniang, one year younger than her.

"I'm bluffing every day, be careful that you won't get married in the future!"

As she said so, she still put Qing Dai down, stood up and walked out quickly.

Sun Qiniang ran so that her bun was a little messed up, her cheeks were flushed, and the tip of her nose was sweating, if her mother saw her, she would definitely be scolded.

Both of them have reached the age of marriage, and the family has tightened their control over their words and deeds. It is too disrespectful to call and run like this.

"Follow me quickly, you won't be able to see it if it's too late!"

"What are you looking at, isn't it a handsome young gentleman?" Liu Niang joked.

"It's really handsome! It's like a god descending to earth! It's just fake..." Qiniang was a little confused, "Oh, don't talk too much! Just follow me!"

The two sisters trotted all the way to the intersection. Liu Niang remembered that there was a bookstore there, and every time they passed by, they could smell the fragrance of ink, and there were merchants and customers coming and going. The outer wall was probably repainted a while ago, and the outside was covered with curtains. Only the door is exposed for people to enter and exit.

Today the curtain outside the bookstore has been removed, but there are many people around outside, and it seems that there are still people coming here in the distance.

Relying on their petite stature, the two sisters nimbly got into the innermost part.

"It's here! Did I lie to you?" Qiniang shouted excitedly, while Liuniang's eyes widened, her pupils dilated, and she could no longer hear her sister's voice.

A jade-faced gentleman is painted on the white powder wall, life-size, with sword eyebrows and star eyes, full of heroism, looking at the person outside the painting gently and attentively.He was dressed in a red brocade dress with gold patterns, holding a white horse, and his wide sleeves and skirt fluttered in the wind, making him even more chic and handsome.

He walked all the way, the grass was delicious, the fallen flowers were colorful along the road, and the peach blossoms on the human face were red.The white horse is a steed, and the horse's hooves step on the green grass and flowers, as if from a fairyland in a dream.

The handsome man's flying hair is clearly defined, and the expression in his eyes is lifelike. Some of the petals that were blown up by the wind fell on his clothes, and some brushed his cheeks, as if they were about to fly out of the wall.Someone stared at it for a long time, and even stretched out his hand to catch it. Finally, when he came back to his senses, he could only sigh with regret.

The other side of the door was also full of people, most of them were men, with fascinated eyes, or compliments. The two sisters of the Sun family were the early arrivals, occupying the right position to clearly see the portraits on the walls on both sides.

On the wall on the right is a beautiful girl in her twenties and eight years old, opposite to the gentleman on the left, she stands sideways, showing only half of her face, even if it is so, it also makes people feel that the country is all over the city.The young woman was wearing a light-colored silver-edged Confucian skirt, a purple gauze smock, wearing red jade on her head, and her hairpin was a style never seen before.

With a smile on her lips and a painting fan in her hand, she was standing among the flowers and was looking down at the fish pond next to her. There were koi swimming in it, and the tails of the fish created layers of ripples on the water surface, breaking the reflection of the beauty. Glittering, as if there is really water shaking.

I don't know how many men want to turn into fish swimming in that pond, all they want is for her to look at her and make her smile.

Sun Qiniang admired from the bottom of her heart: "I think it is more beautiful than the golden boy and jade girl beside the Bodhisattva!"

Sun Liuniang took a long time to come back to her senses, and murmured: "This is probably what a golden boy and a jade girl will look like when they grow up!"

The conversation between the two sisters happened to be overheard by others, and it spread quickly.

The mural of the Golden Boy and Jade Girl in the Moyun Bookstore was a sensation in the capital for a while. I don’t know how many people heard about it and came to see it from various places in the south and north of the city.

"Is it really so magical? Could it be that the rumors are too exaggerated?"

"There is no lie at all, the portrait is lifelike, just like a real person, as if it will come out of the wall in the next moment."

"I heard that there is a young gentleman who has a deep-rooted love after viewing the painting. He doesn't think about tea and food, and he doesn't even want to talk about kissing."

"This is really nonsense... Should his parents die in a hurry?"

"That's right, there are still young ladies who say they want to marry only golden boys!"

"Then she must be a jade girl first to be possible..."

More and more people gathered, and the patrol guards of the Imperial City Division came to maintain law and order after hearing the news.The bookstore also dispatched on-duty servants to guard day and night, for fear that someone would tear down the wall and move it away or damage it.

The person in charge only saw the mural clearly when he opened the door this morning. It was too dark when the curtain was removed last night, so he couldn't see it clearly.He was extremely remorseful in his heart. If he had known this, he would not have dared to hide it from Mr. Pu Xiaolang. Who would have expected that such a big disturbance would be caused.

Yao Chen didn't know anything about it, he was still eating dumplings at home at the moment.

There are a lot of soup dumplings on Chinese New Year's Day, so Yao Chen specially ordered the cook to make them dry for himself, and put some sauces beside them, including mature vinegar, spicy vegetables and meat sauce, dip it and eat it, it's delicious.

Last night, he watched the new year with Guanshi Li's family. He went to bed at midnight, and was awakened by the sound of firecrackers one after another.

He secretly thought: The little wolf dog should have seen the New Year pictures he painted on both sides of the door of the bookstore, right?On the left, red clothes and golden threads, success will come soon, on the right, flowers will bloom like brocades, and koi will attract wealth, all of which symbolize good omens!

What golden boy and jade girl?never heard of that.

After Yao Chen finished his meal, he decided to take a day off for himself, instead of reading, he went back to his room to sleep.

Unbeknownst to him, the matter of the murals was still fermenting.

"Someone wants to buy the entire wall, how much did you guess? A thousand gold!"

"Scary! This can buy several bookstores!"

"Then the owner of the bookshop will agree?"

"How can it be! I heard it belongs to the Pu family."

"Could it be that Pu family?"

"How many Pu families are there in the capital? Of course it's the servant of the Ministry of Officials."

"Tsk tsk, their family is not short of money... No wonder they can hire a painter with such superb painting skills."

"The threshold of his house is about to be broken by the painters?"

"This year's festival is very lively, the wealthy family really knows how to play!"

"Don't let father know." Park Jiayan looked at the crowd that had been surrounding the bookstore for a long time, and ordered the servants coldly.

The servant wiped his sweat: Can this be concealed?

He took a short detour and came here, but he didn't expect such a big "surprise". He remembered that he had accidentally told Xiaotu that he would make his mother's bookstore famous all over the world. Could this be a New Year's gift for himself?

Park Jiayan: Little Rabbit really loves me deeply. I remember such little things, but I almost forget them. There is really nothing I can do about him...

Yao Chen: Do I have it?

Pu Shilang looked at his smiling son suspiciously, are you happy for the Chinese New Year?

The latter immediately restrained his expression, and said, "It's nothing."

His little rabbit is sweet and warm, and he really wants to share this secret with others at this time, wishing to tell the world that that little rabbit is mine, and mine alone!

But he still restrained himself, and in order to conceal the news, he kept a low profile during the Chinese New Year.

Pu Shilang felt that his kid had grown up overnight, he didn't sneer at him, he didn't talk back rebelliously, he did whatever he asked him to do.

These few days are the best period of time that father and son have ever gotten along with each other.No quarreling, no staring, and no mobilization.He almost thought he was still in a dream.

In fact, the old father's wish was very small...

"There is such a painter in your family, and you actually hide it from me!"

When he was excitedly approached by his best friend who was addicted to painting to "settle accounts", Pu Shilang suddenly realized that his son was restless as always, but he had a real feeling in his heart.

He didn't know that there was a painter in his family with a unique style of technique, and the portraits he painted were lifelike and superb.

No wonder the housekeeper reported that there have been many posts recently, and he is still wondering if there is any meaning revealed today.

Pu Shilang took a deep breath, and for the sake of his family's face, he didn't immediately order his servants to "bring me that Nizi."

"It should be something caused by the child."

His friends don't think he's pretending to be stupid. He knows the situation of the Pu family better, so he doesn't go into the details so as not to hurt people's face, so he decides to queue up first to take a seat: "After all, you are young and frivolous... Your son has a lot of friends, and he has a good eye for talents. If the artist is free, you might as well recommend one or two."

Pu Shilang felt ashamed. After knowing each other for so long, why is it so awkward to hear the other party say good things about his son?

"To be able to catch your eyes, the painter is probably quite talented."

"Its style is self-contained, and the grasp of light and dark colors is rare in the world..."

The so-called one blast, then decay, and exhaustion.

After seeing off the guests, Pu Shilang's anger had dissipated a lot, and he asked Pu Jiayan to come into the study, and he was still calm.

The person in the world who knows you best is your enemy.

Park Jiayan looked at his father's face, and guessed in his heart that he was not stupid, and it was good to be able to hide it until now, and at this time he had already thought of a countermeasure in his heart, so he calmly told the deleted version.

Pu Shilang is aware of the new civilian disciples of the old Fang Xiang and Jinyang people who have been in close contact with his own son in the imperial examinations today, but this is the first time I have heard of him being good at painting portraits.

"My son just found out that there is one more thing..." He used the sage as a shield, and told the story of meeting with the emperor in his insignia earlier, and Yao Chen's painting book was consecrated to the palace by accident.

Pu Shilang: "..."

Pu Shilang didn't hold on to such a big issue with his son and didn't tell himself about it, but fell into deep thought.

His biggest worry is that the successors of the family do not respect the imperial power, are rebellious and can't see the situation clearly. Now that the family is declining and the imperial power is concentrated, the family members bow their heads to the imperial power.

Previously, his son had feuded with his relatives and fled to Jinyang. In fact, he was considered a serious relative. The younger brother of the imperial concubine, the Pu family didn't pay attention to it. He just cared about the emperor's face, and it was said that it was not good to make a fuss in front of the palace for the purpose of fighting for the singer. .Afterwards, the Pu family made a secret effort to lose the imperial concubine's younger brother's official position, and his father was fined for one year because the officials he recommended accepted bribes, so the matter was over.

Now I see that although my son is still very stubborn, stubborn and difficult to deal with, he is finally not confused about major matters. He knows that he should get close to the imperial power, and he knows how to please the emperor.

For a while, Lao Huai comforted him, and even had a little more affection for Yao Chen.Now that Yao Chen is famous among the sages, he can stop ordinary people who ask for paintings.

Pu Jiayan felt that his father looked at him strangely, and he came out without being scolded...

But it's a good thing anyway, and it also solves the problem of the little rabbit being disturbed by people asking for paintings, so let his father bear it first!

Now that the turmoil has passed, Park Jiayan didn't go into details with Yao Chen.

"Do you still like the gift?" Yao Chen asked him.

Park Jiayan complained: "Next time, don't work so hard, and it's not good to attract people to watch!"

Yao Chen: I don't think I saw the tail wagging behind you.

Park Jiayan turned to mention the bookstore. Recently, the sales of Three Kingdoms Killing Cards have soared—mainly from illustrators. The public's eyes are discerning. They have already seen that the two have similar styles, and they are still in the same bookstore. Don't be too obvious.

"The manager of the book printing shop asked if he wanted to take the opportunity to launch a new card? He chose a new paper and tried printing a few sets, which were not bad. I think it's better than the original one." Park Jiayan said.

"Why don't you create seven or eight new characters? One card will be given to each new set, and it will be given randomly." Those who have money will be killed.

"Good idea!" Park Jiayan gave the little rabbit a deep kiss.

Yao Chen felt that it was an unexpected joy to do a wave of publicity for his own industry and drive business.The balance between public and private interests was balanced, and the result was good, so he put aside the issue of New Year pictures and discussed with Park Jiayan about creating a new character.

Seeing that the atmosphere was good, Yao Chen decided to seize the opportunity to have an open and honest talk with the little wolf dog.

"There are so many talented people in this subject, what if I fail the exam?"

"Don't think about it, I'll definitely get you," Park Jiayan thought Yao Chen would be under pressure as the exam was approaching, so he quickly comforted him, "If it doesn't work, go back to Jinyang to prepare for the exam and study for a few more years." I will also go back with you.He did not mention the second half of the sentence, the time had not come, and he also made plans to fight against his family for a long time.

Yao Chen nodded, it was quite reasonable, he felt that he could fight for himself, and said, "I have no background, in case..." The official is not in the capital, so don't be too sad if you are released.

"Don't say such things again!" Park Jiayan interrupted him, "Where do you put your teacher? Or do you think I'm dead?!"

He wondered if the little rabbit had misunderstood himself.

It's true that the Yao family is a poor family with a weak foundation, but he can't be called "without identity and background".Not to mention that Lao Fang's disciples and old officials are all over the world, and he can walk sideways by using his disciple's signboard, let alone that Yao Chen was covered by himself.

Yao Chen was stunned by his harsh words, he deeply felt that the little wolf dog valued his official career more than himself.

Park Jiayan saw that he seemed to be frightened, and immediately slowed down his tone: "Don't think too much, I will love and protect you for the rest of your life, so that you will not be caught by the wind or rain, so that you can fully display your talents and have a smooth life."

The promise came unexpectedly.

The little wolf dog looked at him with burning eyes, and Yao Chen saw firmness and love from it, and his heart was so sweet that he felt bitter.

A word suddenly popped into his head: Once the promise is made, it is not far from the day when it will be broken.

"Well, I won't mention it any more." He rested his head on Park Jiayan's shoulder, and felt his chest seemed much wider and firmer.Park Jiayan will be weaker this year, so he can no longer be called a boy, but a man.

According to the weekly system, the crowning ceremony for men at the age of 20 is not fixed, and it is very common to do it a few years in advance, or it is not necessary to do it.Some aristocratic families follow the ancient etiquette and arrange for their children to hold the crown ceremony at the age of 20, which means that they are adults and can become officials, and it also means that they are about to get married.

Yao Chen is very clear about the difference between falling in love and getting married.The Pu family may be able to accept that the future successor has something to do with the man - this is a small matter, but they will never tolerate him having no offspring.

To be an orthodox heir, one must marry a wife.It is impossible to find a woman to give birth to a baby and send it away after giving birth.With the family background of the Pu family, no one who can marry with them is not a character to be trifled with.After all, the daughter who was brought up so hard by the family was raised towards the direction of the head of the house, and she just gave way to a broken sleeve as a foil?What a spring and autumn dream!Besides, Yao Chen couldn't bear to sacrifice the happiness of an innocent little girl for the so-called love.

Of course, in theory, it is also possible to adopt a side branch, but in this case, it is a last resort, for the sake of someone behind him offering sacrifices rather than for the convenience of establishing a foundation.Yao Chen specifically inquired about it. Unfortunately, Pu Jiayan is an only son. Although his father has many concubines to accompany him, he did not marry a stepwife, and he has no sons or daughters.

Adoption also has a big premise: Pu Jiayan has to get married first and work hard for a few years, and then take several concubines and try for a few years, if he really can't make it...

It is better to let go and say goodbye as soon as possible, unlike others who try it.

In a word: Playing with men is okay, it is romantic; only playing with men without marrying a wife and having children is not good, it is a scum.

Therefore, the future of the two is very gloomy.

Before leaving Jinyang, Mr. Fang specifically asked Yao Chen to try his best to persuade Pu Jiayan to ease the relationship between his father and son.

At that time, Yao Chen didn't know that Park Jiayan was having trouble with his family, that the little wolf dog was acting normal in front of him, or that his teacher explained the reason: "His father is picking out his daughter-in-law, so he entrusted me to help her. Hmph, what's the use of begging me? Please." That brat is more or less..."

"He doesn't want to?" Yao Chen didn't know how to describe his mood.

"Well, there are few things his father asks him to do that he likes." The old man didn't notice it, but Yao Chen didn't feel relieved.

The little wolf dog is going to get married.

Yao Chen is clearly aware of this.

Marry a good woman, have children, and spread the leaves.

At that point it has nothing to do with him.

This is why Yao Chen repeatedly tried to mention to Park Jiayan that the two may be separated in the future, maybe because of the family, or maybe because of other things, this thing will happen eventually, he is afraid that the two of them will get deeper and deeper, and they can't afford to let go , In the end, you can't take care of yourself and hurt others and yourself.

It would be beneficial for both of them to let him out in the future. If they were both officials in the capital, and they couldn't see each other every day, it would be embarrassing for both of them.

Park Jiayan is about to turn [-] for the crowning ceremony, and the day of separation seems to be imminent.