After the rebirth, the queen took the Meiqiang tragedy script

Chapter 23 Chen House
Chen Yuansi's mansion is not far from the palace, it can be reached by walking a few hundred steps outside the palace gate.

The Chen Mansion is not big, covering an area of ​​about [-] acres. It is not considered a grand mansion in the capital, but the courtyard has elegant scenery and exquisite decoration, especially the plaques on the lintels of the courtyard are all Chen Yuansi. Personal inscription.His calligraphy is gentle yet firm, unrestrained and elegant, which is unique in the whole scene.With his inscription on this mansion, it is like the finishing touch.

Among the mansions of several important ministers in the court, Ye Qinghuai liked the Chen Mansion the most.

"Your Majesty, try this Mozi Cake. This is a newly researched dim sum style in the house, which cannot be tasted elsewhere." Chen Yuansi placed a stack of exquisitely arranged black dim sum in front of Ye Qinghuai.

Ye Qinghuai had never seen this kind of dessert before. She picked up a piece, took a small bite, and tasted it carefully. The puff pastry was fragrant and soft, and the inside was delicious.

"Sweet but not greasy, with a bit of intriguing fragrance, no worse than the craftsmanship of the imperial dining room." Ye Qinghuai was full of praise.

"If Your Majesty likes it, the old minister will ask you to make some more and bring it when Your Majesty returns to the palace." After finishing speaking, he did not wait for Ye Qinghuai to speak, and then winked at the butler who was waiting on the side, and the butler immediately responded knowingly. Take a quick walk to the backyard.

"Why doesn't Mr. Chen Ge eat it?" Seeing that Chen Yuansi didn't eat that snack, Ye Qinghuai asked.

Chen Yuansi sighed, and said: "I'm old, and my body is not as good as before. The doctor told the old minister not to eat too much sweet food. No matter how much the old minister likes it, he dare not be greedy."

"Old Chen Ge is only 67 this year, right? Why do you say he is old?" Ye Qinghuai said in relief.

"I can't accept it." Chen Yuansi said, and sighed again, "Oh, if there is one of Lao Chen's descendants who can take care of the old minister and the king, the old minister would like to go back to Jiyang to retire."

"I remember that your son has done a good job in the Ministry of Households these years. Last year, the flood control in Yizhou was very effective, and the supervision was very effective, which saved a lot of money for the court. I was negligent, so this person has only been a young minister these years. After the New Year I promoted him to be a servant."

Clinker, but Chen Yuansi waved his hand and said: "The old minister knows how much the dog weighs, and he can't take on any big responsibility with his little ability. Well, let's not mention him."

Ye Qinghuai was taken aback for a moment, she thought that Chen Yuansi suddenly mentioned her descendants, and she wanted to ask for something for her son, so she said generously that she was a servant, but Chen Yuansi refused.

"It's rare for Your Majesty to come to the humble house. We don't talk about those troublesome things." After speaking, Chen Yuansi stood up and said, "I remember that Your Majesty used to like the Tingyue Tower where I used to be. I recently made a few calligraphy and paintings. Just wait for His Majesty to teach you."

Ye Qinghuai also stood up, and said: "I don't dare to teach you. In terms of calligraphy and painting, Mr. Chen Ge can be my husband. It's not too bad to ask for advice."

"Your Majesty is humble. The veteran has practiced calligraphy all his life, but he can barely catch his eye. It can be said that he is extremely talented." After speaking, Chen Yuansi led Ye Qinghuai to the backyard.

Although the Chen Mansion is not big, the garden is surrounded by winding corridors and flower paths, shaded by rockeries and trees, and one step at a time, one scene at a time.A clear and shallow pond was also dug out in the backyard, and an elegant two-story building was built beside the pond, facing south from the north. Two columns of poems, engraved on the right side are "Yuanxiu comes out of the mountains to urge the dusk", and on the left side are engraved "The fine wind blows the rain to lighten the shade".

This is Ye Qinghuai's favorite Tingyue Tower, and it is also the place with the best scenery in Chen's residence.In the middle of the second floor of Tingyue Building, there is a half-person-high round window, and beside the window is a desk for writing poems and paintings.Opening the round window, one can see the whole backyard, which is the place where Chen Yuansi practiced calligraphy and composed poems on weekdays.

Ye Qinghuai likes Tingyue Tower, not only because of the scenery on the second floor, but also because of the paintings and calligraphy collected on the first floor of Tingyue Tower, some of which were made by Chen Yuansi himself, and some were collected by him. There are also some unknown but interesting works.

Every time Ye Qinghuai comes to the Chen Mansion, she must go to the Tingyue Building to see what new calligraphy and paintings Chen Yuansi has collected on the first floor.

This time is no exception.

Ye Qinghuai is always very involved when appreciating calligraphy and painting, and doesn't talk to others much.Knowing her habit, Chen Yuansi stood by her side quietly to accompany her.

"Chen Gelao's brushwork has become more and more refined." Ye Qinghuai sighed.

"Your Majesty is absurd." Chen Yuansi replied.

"Some time ago, I heard that Chen Gelao's calligraphy was promoted as Chen style among the people, and it was quite popular among refined scholars."

These words are not polite.Ye Qinghuai admired Chen Yuansi's calligraphy from the bottom of his heart.

Although she prefers the majestic running cursive to Chen Yuansi's subtle official script, she does not deny Chen Yuansi's calligraphy attainments.

Ye Qinghuai looked at the calligraphy and painting one by one, and suddenly saw a painting among the calligraphy and painting.

It is a landscape painting of towering mountains and rivers with great potential.

Although the painting is a majestic landscape, the strokes in the painting are very rough and fine, combining hardness and softness.

"The atmosphere is graceful, the sword hides the front, it is really a masterpiece." Ye Qinghuai sighed, and couldn't help but search for the signature, wanting to see who made it.

Interestingly, however, the painting has neither a signature nor a seal.

"Old Chen Ge, who owns this painting? Why is it not signed?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, this painting was not bought by the old minister, but from the mansion. It is not a finished product, so it has not been signed."

Ye Qinghuai couldn't help asking in surprise: "Is this painting made by Mr. Chen Gel?"

She always knew that Chen Yuansi was good at calligraphy, but she didn't expect him to be so accomplished in painting.

"The old minister is not good at painting. This painting was not made by the old minister. Your Majesty, this painting was made by the granddaughter of the old minister. Since she has not yet left the cabinet, it is inconvenient to disclose her boudoir's name, so the signature has not been signed."

Ye Qinghuai couldn't help being startled, and she asked again: "How old is Chen Ge's granddaughter this year?"

"It's been twenty years. Alas, among the juniors of the old minister, this granddaughter is my favorite. She is much smarter and more sensible than the two dogs of the old minister. It's just a pity that I have read too many books, and my heart has grown high, so I don't want to let go. Marriage has been delayed until now."

Sure enough it was her.

Ye Qinghuai had heard about Chen Yuansi's granddaughter.Speaking of which, this matter is thanks to Lu Yanchen.

Three years ago, when Lu Yanchen was just at the top of his career, Chen Yuansi came to ask for marriage for his granddaughter, but unexpectedly, he was rejected by the aloof Lu Yanchen, so that the granddaughter of the Chen family was delayed until 20 years old. Years old, until today has not married.

Because of this marriage, folk rumors said that the granddaughter of the Chen family was ugly.Although Ye Qinghuai has never met her, but after hearing a lot, she will inevitably have a subtle impression that she is an ordinary woman.

So she never thought that this painting was made by this girl.

This painting is free and easy, but still delicate, from the brushwork to the artistic conception, it can be said to be a masterpiece.If it was done by a woman, then this woman must be a leader in the world, and her name will last forever.

"This girl was also killed by the old official. She grew up with the old official, and the old official couldn't bear her. So while looking forward to her marrying a sweetheart, he also hoped that she would marry later. To be honest, even if she is It is a pity for her talent to be a concubine in which palace she married to." Chen Yuansi said, tears welled up in his eyes, and Ye Qinghuai was a little moved by the deep affection.But when she heard the last two sentences, her heart skipped a beat.

If it is said that being a princess is buried, what higher marriage is there than a princess?The meaning of Chen Yuansi's words is obvious.

Chen Yuansi knelt down in front of Ye Qinghuai, and said: "Your Majesty, I have an unfeeling request. I implore Your Majesty to grant a marriage to the granddaughter of the old minister. No matter who it is given to, it is a gift from His Majesty. If you don't give up, you can put it down."

Seeing Chen Yuansi's kneeling figure, Ye Qinghuai suddenly realized.

It turned out that when he mentioned his children and grandchildren at the dinner table, he didn't want to ask for rewards for his sons, but to ask for a queen for his granddaughter.

That's right, if the son of the first assistant is promoted to be a minister, does the emperor have to ask for it?

(End of this chapter)