Chapter 1234 The Brazen Brat (7)

On the eve of his departure, Liu Zhixia received an invitation from the old man in Yuan's mansion, asking him to go to the ink and wash house in the city to appreciate paintings and taste tea.

When hearing the report from the servants of the Yuan Mansion, Liu Zhixia's face flashed a moment of surprise, and then he returned to calm.

At that time, Fu Yuzheng was clearing away the paper and pens used by Maodou to practice calligraphy in the living room, "Shui Moju is quite famous in the city. It is a gallery, and most of the paintings are famous calligraphy and paintings. Among them, some poor students sell their calligraphy and paintings to support their families. You can go and have a look, there are many exquisite products.”

"You know this too?" Liu Zhixia teased.

"Of course I know. I grew up in the capital even though it was difficult when I was a child. I am more familiar with the capital than you. Except for the social gatherings that you have to go to on weekdays, you will go home directly after the court. I am afraid that there are so many scenic spots in the capital now. You don’t even know how many shops there are.”

"Then I will need Madam's advice from now on."

"It's easy to say, as long as the husband needs it."

"Always needed."

Maodou supported his little head with both hands, rolled his eyes with his eyebrows lowered, his father is now facing down, except for throwing a few copybooks for him to practice calligraphy, he basically doesn't care about him.

Always pestering mother to talk, really annoying.

It was still late in the afternoon, and Liu Zhixia arrived as scheduled.

When he arrived, Mr. Yuan was already appreciating calligraphy and painting in the ink and wash house, propping up a walking stick, squinting his eyes and looking up at the calligraphy and painting in front of him.

senile.

He was followed by a few people, who should be the shopkeeper and assistants of Shui Moju, with nervous expressions on their faces.

Liu Zhixia said, these people are afraid that Mr. Yuan won't be able to walk stably and fall or get bumped, and Shui Moju can't bear the responsibility.

"Old Yuan, you are embarrassing others by coming out like this."

Walking over, he smiled at Yuan Lao.

"Why are you embarrassing people? You all think that the old man is old, and he will be gone if he touches it? The old man is still clear-headed and can walk, so you don't need to watch. If something really happens, it has nothing to do with you, the old man said." Mr. Yuan let go, and turned around to look at the people around him, "Let's all go. He's here, and someone next to me is watching, so don't get in your way."

The previous sentence said that it had nothing to do with people, and the next sentence put her own responsibility on others, Liu Zhixia felt quite ironic.

But the shopkeeper of Shui Mo Ju and others were extremely happy about this, and walked briskly as they walked, as if they had lifted a heavy burden from their shoulders.

"Come here and give me a hand. I am really old. I can't accept my old age. I can save face in front of outsiders, but I don't need to in front of you. You are clear in your heart." Yuan Lao waved his hand and motioned Liu Zhixia to go over. Helping him, the two walked slowly down the gallery.

Perhaps it was an extra greeting, but there was no third person in the gallery besides the two of them. The whole gallery is very clean.

"The old man knows that you are smart and transparent. You must have guessed the reason why I asked you to come out this time. The old man will not go around with you. Since the negotiation in Xiliang, you have never been to my house again. It is to avoid suspicion." ?”

The old man got straight to the point, and Liu Zhixia nodded without putting on an air, "Yes, it's good for everyone."

Old Yuan sighed, "How do you think your parents gave birth to you? What are you doing so well? If you were mediocre, you wouldn't be so attractive. How many things have you done to me?"

When he invited people out this time, his old face was full of embarrassment.

I've been upright all my life, but when I'm old, I'll stumble.

I am really old, my heart has softened, and I am starting to be a little confused.

Regarding the old man's joking accusation, Liu Zhixia only smiled and did not answer.

People's self-control comes from the self itself. If you can't control yourself, but blame others for being too good that you can't resist the temptation, it is putting the cart before the horse.

It's an excuse I gave myself for my own behavior.

Yuan Lao also knew that he was looking for excuses, "Hey, how can I blame you, I can't blame you, if you are not good enough, you won't be able to catch the old man's eyes. But, there is really no possibility at all?"

"Old Yuan Yuan has been sober all his life, and has stood proudly for three dynasties. He should not be mistaken when judging people. Old Yuan Yuan must have understood seven or eight out of ten of my temperament."

"My old man Yuan has saved half a year of his foundation. The hidden contacts are beyond your imagination, and the benefits it can bring you are also beyond your imagination. You really don't think about it? Maybe Yun'er has a peaceful coexistence with Mrs. Liu Opportunity?"

"I don't think about it. Without Yuan Lao's contacts, as long as I think about it, my achievements may not be lower than Yuan Yuan in the future."

Old Yuan was silent for a long while before humming softly, "Big talker, it's alright, if I'm not dead yet, I'll just open my eyes and watch to see how high you can climb."

"Old Yuan, let's wait and see."

The old man pointed forward with his cane, "Accompany me to see the paintings. I haven't been here for a long time. There are many people I don't know. They look unfamiliar, but the paintings are not bad."

The topic about Yuan Yunqiao stopped here, and the old man didn't bring it up again afterwards. As always, he didn't cause any estrangement to Liu Zhixia because of this rejection.

On the contrary, I look at this young man who has made great progress with new eyes in my heart.

At the very beginning, Liu Zhixia came into his eyes with the attitude of being the top three. Although this result is good, it is not that no one has achieved it before, so it is not uncommon. Later, Liu Zhixia climbed up step by step, There must be the shadow of Nanling King behind him, so Yuan Lao looked down on it.

Afterwards, when he formally looked at this young man again, it was because he became the emperor's assistant minister together with him, had contact with him, and knew the real material of this man and his character of neither humble nor overbearing, that Lao Yuan really began to change his mind.

It is indeed a rare talent among the younger generation in the court.

Compared with his talent, Yuan Lao admired his character more.

Character is the foundation of a person.

Those who can not be confused by power, not be fascinated by thousands of flowers, and stick to their original intentions are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

It's a pity, his Yuan family is not lucky.

Their little granddaughter is not lucky.

This is all predetermined by fate, who told them not to catch up early?

People have been invited and talked about, and besides the elder's love for the younger generation, he has also explained his request to Yun'er.

I don't care about the future, if I don't care about it, what kind of good fortune will happen, let the young people toss about it.

Knowing that Yuan Lao had invited Liu Zhixia to talk, Yuan Yunqiao stayed in the mansion all day without going anywhere, staring anxiously at the news.

It was almost evening when Mr. Yuan came back, and he only said one sentence to her, "There's no hope, it's the right time to turn around."

After speaking, the old man went back to the lounge chair in the flower hall to take a nap.

Yuan Yunqiao lay on the bed for three whole days.

On Fu Yuzheng's side, he didn't ask about what Liu Zhixia talked about when he went to Shui Moju for an appointment.

Liu Zhixia didn't mention it to him either.

There is a natural tacit understanding between the husband and wife. If one party doesn't ask and the other party doesn't mention it, then there is no need to care about this matter.

Finished, good night goblins, Cheng Zi is going to bed, I can't stand it anymore.