[007]Miss M

Scarlett was held by Bond, went up the stairs, walked for an unknown distance, and finally opened her eyes.

"This is……"

Gu Kaizhi's "Admonitions for Women's History".

Scarlett had only seen "The Proverbs of Female History" in books, and had heard its name for a long time, but had never seen it.It is said that there are now two silk copies of "The Admonitions of the Female History", one is in the Palace Museum, which is a copy of the Southern Song Dynasty, which is less artistic; the other is more artistic, which can better reflect Gu Kaizhi's painting style and the original appearance of the "Admonitions of the Female History" Tang Dynasty copy , for the collection of the British Museum.

This copy, the Shen Yun closest to Gu Kaizhi's original painting, has always been regarded as a classic copy.It has been collected by many literati and inkmen. There are Xiang Zijing's inscription on the painting, the "Hongwen Zhiyin" of Tang Hongwen Museum, and 11 lines of words and sentences in Song Huizong Zhao Ji's thin gold book "Nv Shi Zhen".The painting itself and the framed part are stamped with the seals of Song, Jin, Ming and Qing Neifu collections, as well as private collection seals of collectors in Ming and Qing dynasties. "Admonitions of Female History" was stolen to the UK when the Eight-Power Allied Forces ransacked the Summer Palace, and it has been kept in the British Museum ever since.

In order to reduce unbooking, the British Museum cut the "Admonitions of Women's History" into two parts, mounted them on boards and hung them.Since the "Nv Shi Zhen Tu" is more suitable for laying flat rather than hanging, there have been cases of slag falling.

"The Admonitions of the Female History" is the treasure of the China Pavilion. It is never displayed lightly. It is said that only a few experts can have the honor to see it. Although Scarlett is fascinated, she never thought that one day she would be able to see the copy of this famous painting with her own eyes.

"Bond sold me a big favor, so it turned out to be a smile for the Pomeranian?"

Hearing the voice, Scarlett looked back and saw a middle-aged man wearing thick glasses walking out.

"You are……"

Scarlett saw the badge on the middle-aged man: "John?"

John, whose name was mentioned, was not surprised: "Sure enough, you are an excellent agent like you, but after looking at my badge, I caught my name. I heard from Bond that you are very interested in Chinese culture. I thought you would love this painting."

I like it, but when I see this painting here, Scarlett will inevitably feel a little bit embarrassed.

The British and French allied forces burned the Old Summer Palace, and the Eight-Power Allied Forces looted the Summer Palace. This is an unforgettable history of humiliation.However, things have passed for many years, remembering and holding grudges are two different things.

"It's really beautiful." Scarlett admired the painting quietly and couldn't help admiring it.

The second paragraph of "Admonitions for Women's History" depicts the story of Ban Jieyu's resignation from Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty, and the inscription "Ban Jie has speeches...beware of small things and far-sightedness", the virtue of the concubine is moving.The third section is overlapping hills and mountains, and the characters shoot and hunt in the mountains, and the inscription reads "The way is long and the road is long, but don't kill...it's like a frightening opportunity".The fourth paragraph depicts the relative makeup of two women.The interjection proverb "People know how to repair their appearance, but don't know how to decorate their nature", after thousands of years, it has been resounding.In the fifth paragraph, the husband and wife face each other behind the curtain of the bed, and the man lifts the curtain to act as if he is in a hurry, and inserts the motto "Speaking of his words is good...the same quilt is suspicious".

"A husband's words are as small as they are...there will be more and more..." Scarlett stopped reading when she reached the sixth paragraph. This sentence means that if the concubine is not jealous, there will be many children and grandchildren.Up to the seventh and eighth paragraphs, the precepts interjected are all admonishing women not to deliberately compete for favor, and persuading concubines to be cautious in their words and deeds, so that women in the world can also learn from this.

The paintings are good paintings, and the characters are also good characters. As for the meaning, she doesn't think too much about appreciating art.

"It seems that this gift is more useful than roses."

Hearing Bond's voice, Scarlett realized that at some point, John had left the room, leaving only her and Bond.

Perhaps because of living in the UK, she never visited the British Museum, which she had always been thinking about. She always thought that there would be a chance, but after a delay, so many years passed.Now, not only did she come, but she also saw such a treasure.

"How much favor did you sell John to make him agree to let me take a look at the "Picture of the Proverbs of the Female History"?"

"secret."

Bond didn't want to say it, and Scarlett didn't ask any more.

After reading the "Pictures of Proverbs of Women's History", she was fortunate to see many collections of the China Pavilion that are not open to the public for exhibitions, and before she knew it, it was already afternoon.

Seeing that Scarlett was still going to sleep and forget food, Bond had to interrupt her: "Aren't you hungry?"

When Bond reminded her like this, Scarlett habitually wanted to raise her wrist to see the time. When she raised her hand, she realized that her watch had been broken for several days and had to be repaired.

"What time is it?" Just as Scarlet finished speaking, she felt a chill on her wrist, and a silver watch was put on her wrist.

"Although I'm late, do you like this birthday present?"

Scarlett has no habit of celebrating birthdays, because in her heart, birthdays should be celebrated with her family, but every year, only her father remembers her birthday. Even if M remembers, she will only say "Happy Birthday" on her birthday.Her father passed away and her birthday happened to be the day she returned to England. It was already six o'clock in the evening when she got off the plane, and her birthday was no different from usual.Whishaw did remember to wish her a happy birthday, and considering how hard she had been flying for so long, she said that they would have dinner together some other day.

Just thinking of Whishaw, Scarlett's phone rang, and it was Whishaw who called.

"let's have dinner tonight?"

"This..." Scarlett looked at Bond beside her, hesitating how to answer.

Whishaw heard Scarlett's embarrassment: "Have a date?"

Have an appointment?It doesn't count, does it?

Hearing that there was a man on the other end of the phone, Bond's face darkened slightly. He never cared about it before, but now he realizes that there are so many rivals in love around him, even one Yusef, and he doesn't let that liar go. In her heart, even if Scarlett really fell in love with that man, the difference in positions would only eventually lead to their parting ways.but now……

Who is the man on the other end of the phone?

"Let's have dinner together at night." Bond turned his head slightly, and approached Scarlett's cell phone calmly. The voice was not loud, but it was not difficult for the person on the other end of the phone to hear.

Obviously, Whishaw recognized Bond's voice: "How about our appointment tomorrow?"

"it is good."

Had lunch with Bond, and Scarlett spent her afternoon at the British Museum.After dinner that night, Bond drove her home.

"Scarlett..."

After getting out of the car, Bond stopped her, but he hesitated to speak.

It was rare for him to be so short of words, but now in front of Scarlett, he was afraid that he would say something wrong and the two would return to the state of cold war.

Scarlett smiled and snatched Bond's words: "I know what you're thinking, actually...you don't need to deliberately do this to make me happy. I miss the time when we worked together, completed tasks together, and Fighting for MI[-], believing in each other wholeheartedly, being close partners and great friends."

"Then... I want to ask you, is what I said before true?" Scarlett was afraid that she wouldn't know when she said it, so she added, "It was kidnapped by Raciford..."

Scarlett nodded, raised her head, and Bond's focused eyes fell on her, which was affectionate she had never seen before: "I... don't know what a lover should be like, but... I feel like before I get along very well with you, and for me, love is unconditional trust that will never disappear. Even if people all over the world don’t believe in you, I’m also the first person who believes in you and never doubts you.”

"I'm sorry, I..." Bond naturally remembered his suspicions about Scarlett several times before.

"I like your gift very much, thank you." She continued, shaking her wrist, "I am very happy today."

Now that Scarlett had said so, Bond didn't say any more, and he kissed her gently on the side of the cheek: "Good night."

"Good night."

Turning around to enter the house, she saw M standing at her door.

"M."

"M."

M looked at Bond coldly, and then returned to Scarlett: "Tanner said you have something to do today. I thought you had a good vacation in Russia."

"I……"

Although the relationship between her and M has dropped to a freezing point since her father's death, she still couldn't help feeling apprehensive and cautious when faced with M's serious questioning.

"Go into the house first, I have something to tell you."

something?Scarlett's first reaction was that something happened to MI[-].

"MI[-]'s secret stronghold in Istanbul was attacked." M didn't say much nonsense, and went straight to the point, "Tanner can't contact you two today, I have sent Eve first, Bond, MI[-]'s Helicopters are on standby, your weapons are ready, on board."

It was a matter of the safety of MI[-] and the entire British intelligence agency, and neither Bond nor Scarlett dared to be sloppy.

"Bond, I want you to find out who attacked us and what the purpose is. Also, keep in touch with the headquarters at any time, and don't make decisions on your own."

"You've become verbose." Bond was not afraid of M's majesty, "Is there anything else?"

"You can go."

M unceremoniously issued an order to evict the guest.

……

"Do you know why I sent Bond?" M continued after hearing the sound of the car driving away.

Scarlett shook her head.

She really can't guess what M is thinking now.

"He is on the field now, you are worried about your lover; in the future, you are worried about your husband. This task does not require Bond to go, but I let him go. I do this because I want you to be well." I want to understand." M rarely softened his tone, "Scarlett, it's still too late for you to get out now, and it's too late for you to regret it when you really have a deep-rooted love for him."

"But... I already have him... What should I do..."

These words were meant for M, and also for Scarlett herself.

The author has something to say: I'm sorry Xiao Q, you still used soy sauce in this chapter, but don't worry, Bond will be shot in the next chapter!