Does the villain stepmother have a headache again today!

Why not...

Although Fu Aoquan did not freeze, he was also greatly shocked.

Yes, when her mother was having such a rough time with her, she could follow her mother's thoughts, go deeper little by little, and then have a clear mind; but before her mother said this, she had not thought about this at all, and she had not even thought about it. nothing.

Since arriving in Beijing on this trip to the north, she has been staying with her mother. She feels that she has learned a lot.

Especially when her mother passed out, she felt that she could take charge of herself.

But when I really talked about these things, I realized that what I had to learn was as vast as the stars, and it couldn't be learned in a blink of an eye.

The road is long and long, that’s what my mother said.

Earlier, she felt that her mother was criticizing her again, but after thinking about it carefully today, she seemed to gradually understand that there was a lot to learn, and haste makes waste.

"There's one more thing." Ruan Tao was teasing the cat, and this sentence seemed to come out of his mouth.

Fu Aoquan looked at her, thinking it was related to the Ping An Hou Mansion, but it was not.

"Yesterday Qu Shaobai came to the house and mentioned something to me..." Ruan Tao paused intentionally for a while, then looked at her with a smile.

She knew that Uncle Qu came to the house yesterday.

This trip to Beijing was always with Uncle Qu.

Uncle Qu will take care of all the matters in Beijing, big and small.

Uncle Qu was his father's best friend in the past. After his father passed away, Uncle Qu devoted himself to the affairs of the house and never said anything else.

She also knew that Uncle Qu had been working hard for the title of Changge, and had also discussed the matter of the title of Changge with her mother.Although my mother is powerful, Uncle Qu is more aware of the worldly ways of people in Beijing.Although Ruan Shilang was also in the court, he had to avoid suspicion. On the contrary, Uncle Qu was more suitable.

In fact, before arriving in Beijing, everyone in the mansion was unfamiliar with Beijing.

Before arriving in Beijing, most of the impressions of people and things in the capital came from Uncle Qu.

But on the day he arrived in Beijing, Uncle Qu went to the palace to meet the emperor. Later, his mother passed out in the carriage. During this period, Uncle Qu had to come to the house to see her once. But at that time, her mother was not awake, so Uncle Qu asked the old doctor Lu.In addition, the Marquis of Ping'an and his wife, who were causing trouble, were still in the house at that time. Uncle Qu always acted in a measured manner. Seeing that the Marquis of Ping'an and his wife could not make a big splash, Uncle Qu left.

Uncle Qu didn't come to the house these days.

But she heard from Ruan Shilang and his wife that Uncle Qu had been favored by the Emperor recently and was frequently entrusted with important tasks. Uncle Qu was returning to Beijing this time because he had important matters assigned by the Emperor. He would probably leave Beijing as an envoy in the near future. I'm afraid none of them are in Beijing. I heard that preparations are already being made for the trip.

In the past few days, time was quite tight, but Uncle Qu was now a popular figure in front of the emperor, and many people were busy following him.

When I came to see my mother yesterday, I think I was almost ready for my trip and was about to leave Beijing, so I came here specifically to say hello to my grandmother and mother. After all, they came to Beijing with Uncle Qu, and they were not in Beijing for a long time. He is not familiar with Beijing, so before his long trip, Uncle Qu will still pay a courtesy visit to the mansion to ask if everything is going well here.

Both Uncle Qu and his mother were able to handle these worldly matters with ease. But as for what Uncle Qu mentioned to his mother, Fu Aoquan could not guess that his mother would choose this time to talk to her alone.

But it must not be a matter of Ping'an Hou Mansion...

Sure enough, Ruan Tao looked at He Ma.

He Ma suddenly understood.

This time, He Ma went out by herself and sent away the maids and servants nearby, saying that the madam wanted to rest and asked the eldest lady to massage her head and not to disturb others.

Also call Zimi to get the facial mask.

He Ma arranged everything perfectly.

Fu Aoquan also followed Ruan Tao to the inner room. The warm water had been replaced by Hainan just now, and it was still steaming. Ruan Tao wiped his face with a wet towel, applied it to his face, and wrote lightly, "Qu Shaobai told me that His Majesty asked him to go on a mission." Beiming.”

Beiming?

Fu Aoquan was impressed.

Although Beiming is called Beiming, it is to the south of Xiqi.

In the Northern Ming Dynasty, culture was emphasized over martial arts, especially calligraphy and painting.

Fu Aoquan actually didn't know this before, but she has been learning painting from Master Guo for a period of time. Master Guo not only taught her painting, but also taught her appreciation.

Appreciation includes ancient and modern paintings, as well as famous figures and paintings from Xiqi and neighboring countries.

Mr. Guo is very attentive and really trains Fu Aoquan as his close disciple.

Fu Aoquan also studied seriously, and naturally knew the achievements of Beiming's calligraphy and painting in neighboring countries.

Therefore, when Ruan Tao mentioned that Qu Shaobai was on an envoy to Beiming, Fu Aoquan suddenly felt yearning and affection.

Just like the travel notes I often read in a book, I suddenly have the opportunity to set foot on it myself.

This spontaneous feeling of intimacy made Fu Aoquan more curious.

"In the diplomatic relations between the two countries, the most important thing is to pay attention to courtesy and exchanges, and the most important thing is to respect each other's etiquette and customs. There are countless masters of calligraphy and painting in the Northern Ming Dynasty. Qu Shaobai suggested to the emperor that although the two sides had sent envoys to each other in the past, However, the interests are not deeply bound, and they are not close. Most of them are envoys from the Northern Ming Dynasty who donated calligraphy and paintings to Xiqi. This time, if Xiqi wants to take the initiative to reach a more important alliance with the Northern Ming Dynasty, it must have a suitable opportunity. A big country When it comes to diplomatic relations, some words should not be said too directly, so they have to test each other to avoid not coming to Taiwan in formal diplomatic occasions. Therefore, Qu Shaobai proposed to the emperor that Xiqi first donated calligraphy and paintings to Beiming, which meant that he would respect the customs , go along with what he likes and take the initiative to show his favor."

Speaking of this, Ruan Tao picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then said softly, "Since you worship Master Guo as your teacher, you should be immersed in this journey. Beiming calligraphy and painting are the best in the world, and people around you are flocking to them. How to give gifts under the mountains, among them Naturally, you need to think carefully about what you said. Our work seems fine to ordinary people, but it is easy to travel to Beiming. Our work is so good that it is given to everyone gathered in Beiming. The provocative meaning in it is a bit heavier. ; If someone is inferior and is just playing tricks, he will be laughed at, and if he mentions it in the future, Xiqi will also be disgraced. In the diplomatic relations between the two countries, every detail will affect the overall situation, so be cautious. Qu Shaobai suggested to the emperor. , bringing the works of budding new painters, not only shows respect, takes the initiative to make friends, but also does not create gaps because of the superiority of everyone's works..."

Ruan Tao finished ordering and then sipped tea.

Fu Aoquan blinked his eyes, waiting to hear what was going on.

She was very curious about things related to calligraphy and painting, but it seemed that her mother had nothing to do except sipping tea?

Ruan Tao is indeed not prepared to say anything further.

Because Ruan Tao started petting the cat again.

Fu Wuquan: "!!!"

Fu Aoquan had a headache, as if he had listened to a story that had no beginning and no end, and it suddenly came to an abrupt end, and the storyteller obviously did not intend to go on.

Unless she chases and asks.

She really didn't want to ask further.

She was curious, but she was not that interested in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

However, my mother just mentioned Uncle Qu...

"KPI~"

Hearing this demonic voice again, Fu Aoquan was helpless.

Looking at the mother and cat in front of her, they looked very much like her and her mother who put on a show for the Marquis of Ping'an and his wife that day.

Things are changing, and today is a show for her...

Fu Aoquan said helplessly, "Mother, I haven't finished what I just said."

She's thick-skinned anyway.

Then, Ruan Tao looked at her with a surprised expression, and the cat also looked at her with a surprised expression, almost exactly the same.

Sure enough, Ruan Tao was shocked, "Huh? Haven't you finished? You've finished~"

Where is the end of the story!

That’s all! !

Fu Aoquan was confused.

But Ruan Tao is already holding the KPI and is ready to go out and bask in the sun!

But, why did Mother He have to send out so many people just now just to tell such a story that has no beginning and no end? !

"Let's go, KPI, we went out to bask in the sun~ After sunbathing, this year's KPI must be super good~" Ruan Tao has already walked to the door with KPI in his arms.

Only then did Fu Aoquan react and hurriedly asked, "Mother, are you going to tell me about this?"

Ruan Tao glanced at her and said "just" and "this matter", indicating that someone didn't understand.

"That's it, how can you think about it so hard?" Ruan Tao had already opened the door with a creak, and the winter sun shone in, making him feel warm all of a sudden.

Ruan Tao and KPI were both bathed in the warm winter sun, as if they were coated with a layer of golden glory.

Fu Aoquan wanted to speak out, but didn't know what to say. He could only watch the silhouettes of a man and a cat gradually disappearing into the garden, and the silhouettes of He Ma and others followed immediately, and a few words appeared against the background - I should say That’s it, and it’s unnecessary for you to stay here!

Fu Aoquan left the house annoyed.

While the eldest lady and the madam were talking, Li Ma kept waiting from a distance in the garden.

Just now she saw the madam coming out, but the eldest lady was not there. Ma Li thought that the madam had ordered the eldest lady to do something. When she saw the eldest lady coming out, Li Ma went to greet her.

When she came to see Madam before, the eldest lady had something on her mind. Ma Li knew that it was because Madam wanted servants from the Marquis of Ping'an. This time when Madam came out, the sadness on her face was a little less, but her brows were furrowed. It got tighter, as the worry from earlier turned into displeasure.

Needless to say, he must have been half-amused and half-reprimanded by the madam again.

I am still very angry and walking with wind in my eyes.

Li Ma was used to it, and knew that someone needed time and action to slowly wear away the suffocation, so she always followed Fu Aoquan when she left the garden. When she met the servants and maids in the mansion, they saluted her. She also knew how to do it. He nodded briefly, and then once the others left, he regained his annoyed expression.

Mother Li didn't say anything either.

After leaving the main garden for a long time and reaching the warm pavilion in his own garden, someone stopped.

Li Ma also stopped and looked at her gently.

Sure enough, some people are still feeling sullen, "I just let people think about it no matter what happens. I think everyone is like her, with as many thoughts as a honeycomb. Who can guess?"

There was no one else around, so Li Ma listened patiently.

Someone continued, "It was fine earlier, and I could talk to you on the same topic. But after I finished speaking, the conversation suddenly changed. No matter how many heartfelt words I said to you before, it made you feel that she valued you, so be patient." I’ll explain it to you and teach you; then I’ll turn around and start riddles again, and let Hao Sheng think about it!”

Li Ma only smiled and said nothing.

The water is warm in the pavilion.

The maid serving in the garden saw the two of them coming forward and retreated automatically.

Li Ma gave her some water to make tea.

White tea again…

Fu Wuquan frowned.

Li Ma smiled and said, "Didn't the eldest lady say that she just likes white tea and will replace all the tea in the garden with white tea?"

she?

when did she...

Fu Aoquan's righteousness only lasted less than two seconds.

Li Ma didn’t expose it.

Fu Aoquan looked at this cup of white tea and felt worried!

It feels like if you drink this cup of white tea, you are bowing to someone; but if you don't drink it, you are obviously very thirsty, and you have to ask Ma Li to get water elsewhere. Ma Li is such a smart person...

Fu Aoquan had a headache.

"It's already cold, please bring me some hot water." Mother Li gave the steps first.

"Yes." Fu Aoquan walked down the steps.

But before Li Ma had gone far, she quickly turned back and said, "Miss, everyone Guo is here."

Fu Aoquan couldn't help but get up.

At the beginning of her arrival in Beijing, she was making arrangements for the gentlemen accompanying her.

Mr. Huang, Mr. Guo, Mr. Hu, Mr. Yue, etc...

Mr. Huang originally came to Beijing to meet friends, and people have been arranged to send Mr. Huang to stay with the parents of his old friends. After some time, classes will start again in Fuzhong; Mr. Hu just likes teaching, and he has nothing else to do in Beijing. Mr. Yue originally wanted to resign after arriving in Beijing. Huicheng was a good place, but if he hired a woman to be the music teacher in Beijing, he might be criticized, so Mr. Yue took the initiative to resign. She understood that she originally wanted to wait until her mother recovered, but she didn't know what her mother said to Mr. Yue, and Mr. Yue also stayed. Mr. Zhou came to Beijing because his grandson was in Beijing, so Mr. Zhou went to join him. Grandson.

The Guo family wanted to bring their family to Beijing, and they had been looking for a suitable place to stay in Beijing for the past few days. Fu Aoquan had not seen him for several days.

Originally, Mr. Guo was saying that trivial matters were tiring and he was really not good at it. He was afraid that it would take some time. He was afraid that he would have to wait a few days later to come to the mansion. Why did he come today?

Ma Li lowered her voice, "Everyone Guo said that he has something important to see the eldest lady, please don't say anything..."

Fu Aoquan was stunned.

*

In the main garden, Ruan Tao was lazily nestled in a wicker chair with his KPI in his arms. He vaguely heard Zimi's voice, as if he was stopping someone from coming forward, saying that Madam was just squinting in the sun~

But it didn't seem to stop.

The book was covered on his face and KPI was held in his arms, but Ruan Tao didn't need to take off the book to protect him from the sun and knew that the person coming was Fu Aoquan.

Only Fu Aoquan could not be stopped by Zimi.

"You all go down, I have something to say to my mother." During this period, it was the first day that Fu Yiquan gave orders in front of Ruan Tao.He Ma and others looked at her with subtle eyes.

"Yes." Ruan Tao's voice sounded under the book, and He Ma had to retreat first with a few maids nearby.

Fu Aoquan stepped forward and looked around. It was clear that no one was around. Fu Aoquan came to Ruan Tao and lowered his voice, "So, is this what you call Haosheng pondering? Uncle Qu wants some paintings by new faces. The emperor has nothing to do with this matter." He Jijiu of the Imperial Academy was left to do the work. He Jijiu of the Imperial Academy was the best calligrapher and painter in the country. He Jijiu had many disciples, all of whom were extremely talented. Therefore, the emperor asked He Jijiu to help select the most timely gifts among the students' paintings. Yu Beiming’s…”

Speaking of this, Fu Aoquan paused, took a deep breath, and then continued facing the face covered with a book, "So, my mother has asked Uncle Fang to help the Guo family choose a house these days, which happens to be where the wine ceremony is held. Next door; when everyone Guo heard about this, they came to the mansion quickly to discuss the painting with me?"

Ruan Tao did not take off the book, but said lazily "Hmm".

Fu Aoquan took another deep breath and accepted this reality.

It turns out that this is the true meaning of pondering!

My mother wanted to take this opportunity to make her paintings...

But is the mother crazy?

"This is not a fun thing. If you are really selected, what identity will you take..." Fu Aoquan originally felt a heavy weight in his heart, but after saying these words, he seemed to have touched some clues, and then he slowly calmed down. "He Jijiu is a master of calligraphy and painting. I have seen countless talented paintings. My paintings will not fall into He Jijiu's eyes so easily..."

After suddenly realizing the 'false alarm', Fu Aoquan felt much more relaxed.

The person under the book also slowly stretched out his hand, slowly took off the book on his cheek, and said calmly, "Why can't you get in? You can definitely get in."

Fu Wuquan: "???"

Ruan Tao lazily covered his sleeves and yawned, and then said meaningfully, "He Jijiu got drunk once, and the wine stain happened to spill on an authentic painting collected by your father. How can you describe that authentic painting? Yes. It can be said to be priceless, but it can also be said to be a priceless treasure! He has signed and painted the He Jiujiu..."

Fu Aoquan was shocked, "Of course, what happens next?"

Ruan Tao looked obligated, "I have to help~"