Wealth and glory seek stability

Dongfang Wenying only guessed about five or six points of the hint. If it weren't for Mrs. Wang's reminder, she would never have imagined it to be so profound.

Shen Nanxing's visit today is closely related to Jian Xi, which shows that——.

Dongfang Wenying's gaze shifted to Jian Xi, who was wearing a gardenia-shaped hairpin inlaid with gold and white jade on her head, South China Sea pearl earrings on her ears, and a festive bright red jacket embroidered with large gardenias in gold thread and moon-white silk thread. The hem of her skirt was an embroidered skirt of the same color, and she was wearing deerskin boots. Her seemingly tacky outfit looked inexplicably good-looking on Jian Xi.

Jian Xi saw an embroidery frame opposite the windowsill, and a little maid was embroidering on it.

The maid was wearing an autumn-scented silk jacket and a pine-colored silk belt. For convenience, her hair was tied up behind her head with two silver hairpins. She was not very old, with a few freckles on her face, and she exuded a quiet temperament.

Jian Xi couldn't help but think of Dingxiang and Caixia from the Wu'an Palace. Embroidery requires patience. Over time, even the embroiderers will develop a kind of tranquility.

"Sitting alone by the screen window, embroidering, the oriole sings under the bauhinia flowers, how elegant it is." Jian Xi exclaimed.

Shuhua stood up upon hearing that, bowed, and said with a smile, "Miss, you really embarrassed me. Last time, my girl brought back a handkerchief with double-sided embroidery that was so vivid. I asked Shuqin and found out that it was the work of Miss Jianxi from the General's Mansion. My girl scolded me several times for not having good skills. The embroidery made by the girl is so much better than the ones I made with my heart."

Jian Xi walked around the embroidery frame, on which was embroidered a picture of a butterfly in love with flowers. Judging from the embroidery skills, it was acceptable, but there were still some minor flaws.

"Your butterfly wings lack some agility. Why not split the silk thread into 64 strands and add some embroidery to achieve a colorful effect?"

Shuhua smiled bitterly and said, "With my current skill level, it's already pretty good if I can split it into sixteen strands, let alone sixty-four."

Dongfang Wenying heard the noise and scolded with a smile: "Look, I'm not saying that you are not good at embroidery. My sister is an expert in this field. She said this herself. Now that you have seen the real person, let's see if you dare to brag in the future."

After that, he took Jian Xi's hand and said, "Come, let's sit down and talk. Ignore her."

Jian Xi wanted to give some guidance, but it was her first time in someone's house and she was embroidering with the maid. If she told others about it, people would blame the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery for not treating their guests well, so Dongfang Wenying pulled her away.

"Miss Third, General Shen sent someone to ask, saying that he is leaving, when will you leave?"

Jian Xi glanced sideways, "That's pretty quick. I won't bother you, sister. See you another day." Her cheap brother was pretty efficient, and she hadn't even had time to sit down yet.

Dongfang Wenying also prepared a gift for Jian Xi. "These are two boxes of palace-style pearl flowers. They were given by my uncle who is a member of the royal family. You can keep them, or you can use them to reward the little girl."

Jian Xi accepted it with a smile.

"Then I thank you, sister."

He took small steps and followed the old woman's instructions to meet Shen Nanxing.

To be on the safe side, Jian Xi also specially left Xing's mother by Shen Nanxing's side to give him guidance.

From a distance, I saw Mother Xing's joyful look, and I knew that this was almost certain.

But this is not the place to talk.

General's Mansion.

Jian Xi and Shen Nanxing sat in the main hall respectively.

Jian Xi looked at Shen Nanxing's unconcealed joy and said jokingly, "It seems like this matter has been accomplished. You are so happy and proud."

Mother Xing smiled and flattered, "Of course it's done. The young lady didn't see it, but when the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery saw our general, she couldn't stop praising him. The matchmaker was also very perceptive and said a lot of good things about our general. The two families discussed it and decided that we would prepare to offer the bride price, ask for the name, ask for the marriage proposal, ask for the date, and welcome the bride. Then we can get married. Now we should also prepare the betrothal gifts."

Jian Xi raised her hand, "No hurry, the general's mansion is not crowded, it's better to buy a few more people from the lower house. We can't wait until the bride comes to the house, otherwise it will be a joke if there are not enough people at home."

Mother Xing nodded naturally, "That's right, young lady."

Shen Nanxing couldn't help but be stunned, "Is it really that troublesome?"

"It's understandable that the general doesn't understand. It's just that in ordinary families, the marriage is arranged by the elders in the family." Mother Xing stopped talking and didn't say anything else. These two protagonists have no elders.

I couldn't help but feel a little more pity in my heart.

Jian Xi didn't think it was a big deal. As long as she followed the rules and spent a lot of money, no one would care even if there were some shortcomings in the etiquette.

"It's okay. It's the same even if I take care of it. I wonder how much the betrothal gifts for the wealthy families in the capital are worth. When you have time, make a list, and I'll have someone go shopping."

All of Shen Nanxing's earnings on the battlefield over the years were used by her to buy a farm and invest in a shop. All in all, she had hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

Shen Nanxing interrupted a few times, but Jian Xi and Xing's mother were chatting animatedly and had no time to pay attention to him.

I simply walked out of the door. The sky was clear and the air was fresh. The sun shone directly on my body, bringing a warm feeling.

"General, there is a man outside who claims to be Shangguan Tang, a doctor from Yaowang Valley. He said he came to the general's mansion to see an old friend." Butler Liu did not dare to neglect and reported it personally.

Shen Nanxing frowned.

Yaowang Valley?

He had heard a little about Shangguan Tang, who was the young master of Yaowang Valley.

I don't know what the purpose of this trip is.

"Let him in."

"Yes."

Yaowang Valley is located at the junction of the Xuanyuan Dynasty, Xuanwu Dynasty and Suzaku Dynasty. It is quite famous and has countless doctors and disciples all over the nine provinces. It is said that the master of Yaowang Valley has superb medical skills and can revive the dead. The young master Shangguan Tang is gifted and is the second best doctor in Yaowang Valley after the master.

This kind of person can only be befriended but not offended.

The man was dressed in white, spotless and spotless. His whole body could only be described as clean. Apart from a jade pendant with the word "medicine" engraved on it hanging around his waist, there was no other decoration. His lips were slightly pursed, as thin as if they were cut by a knife, making people dare not blaspheme.

He walked with steady steps, slender figure and strong back. He did not look like a frail doctor at all. Instead, he looked like a Bodhisattva radiating Buddha's light. Jian Xi looked up inadvertently and saw this scene.

Could it be that she is dazzled?

In just a moment, Shangguan Tang disappeared.

Jian Xi just thought that she hadn't been in a relationship for too long and was hallucinating.

Shangguan Tang came here on the orders of his master to fulfill an appointment with an old friend on his behalf, but he didn't know why the address was chosen to be the general's mansion in the capital.

His task is to wait until the master's old friend appears and then use medical skills to treat him.

He wanted to stay in the general's mansion, and the exchange condition was of course his medical skills.

"I would like to stay in your house for three months." Shangguan Tang went straight to the point.