Poor Lady

"Rong'er, it's been a few months since we left Qi's mansion, and the situation outside seems to have calmed down a lot. Should we let Bao'er go to private school again?" Mother Qi asked while stringing beads.

"Wait a little longer." Qi Surong replied. She is waiting for a person, Xu Chen, who was famous in the world eight years ago, is known as a talented person, and is extremely smart. However, his character was eccentric and unruly, and he could not bear the red tape of the imperial court.

In the last life, he had accepted three disciples in total, and all three of them, without exception, became the pillars of the country with the most powerful party a few years later. Xu Chen may not be able to be a good official, but he is definitely a good teacher that can be met but not sought after.

Su Bao had the opportunity to become his disciple, but Xu Chen had two strange requirements for accepting students. After a year, the interest doubles until it is paid off. As long as these two points are met, no matter whether they are born or raised, they will be treated equally.

At that time, the Qi family's situation was desolate, not to mention two thousand taels, even two hundred taels could not be raised. Although it was possible to sign an IOU, Qi's father and Qi's mother were quite hesitant about Xu Chen's character. In addition, the marriage of Qi Surong and Gu Jinyun had been finalized, and the money was tight, and they really didn't want to take on the debt. Later, Gu Jinyun offered to bear the cost, but was rejected by Qi Surong, who had a good face. Therefore, the matter of Su Bao's apprenticeship was finally settled.

Later, Su Bao entered an ordinary private school. Although his studies were not delayed, he was rejected and isolated by his classmates, and his character gradually became gloomy. This can be said to be an important turning point in his life.

Different choices, different futures.

"I want Su Bao to join Mr. Xu's door." Qi Surong expressed her thoughts.

"Mr. Xu?" Mother Qi was stunned, "Which Mr. Xu?"

"Xu Chen and Xu Zizhi, the former champion of the Golden Division, has a wide range of knowledge and is well-known." Qi Surong replied, "I heard that he will be in Beijing in the near future, and he intends to accept a few disciples. If Subao can worship him , will benefit a lot.”

"Really?" Qi's mother was not an opinionated person. Hearing her daughter's words, she also felt that this proposal was a good idea.

"However," Qi Surong added, "you need to prepare two thousand taels of repair for Mr. Xu."

"What? Two thousand taels?" Mother Qi said in surprise, "Is there any money left at home?"

"There will always be in the provinces."

Mother Qi hesitated: "Mr. Xu, is it really worth the money we spend?"

"Definitely worth it." Qi Surong nodded affirmatively. She was only worried that Su Rong couldn't get into his eyes.

In the last life, Xu Chen entered the capital two months after the Queen's birthday banquet, and there was not much time left. She wanted to earn 2,000 taels as soon as possible. If she could only sign an IOU, her parents might not agree.

Just when Qi Surong was worried about money, an opportunity to make money appeared.

"Someone wants a pair of Buddha embroidery?" Qi Surong looked at Qin Xiang.

"Exactly." Qin Xiang smiled, "It is said that this son's mother believed in Buddhism and went to Lianshan for meditation every year, so she wanted to give his mother a pair of Buddha embroidery. He offered a high price, but he needed to see the pattern first. In addition to our Xiu Zhuang, he also invited several famous embroiderers, and he will choose one of us."

Qi Surong thought for a while and asked, "Do you know the identity of that son?"

"Liu Muhan, son of the Taiwei."

"It's him?" Liu Qian'er's brother? Qi Surong hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed. If this list is completed, Su Bao's apprenticeship will not have to worry.

Two days later, Liu Muhan came to Yunrong Xiuzhuang again, and was quite satisfied to see the pattern drawn by Qi Surong. Although it is only a simple line drawing, the lines are smooth and the brush strokes are free.

"Not bad." Liu Muhan smiled and asked, "I don't know who Xiu Niang is who drew this picture? Can you tell me?"

"This..." Qin Xiang smiled politely, "The owner of the villa is low-key and has never revealed his name easily, so please forgive me."

"Oh? Since that's the case, it won't be difficult for others." Liu Muhan didn't ask, but nodded, "This Buddha embroidery must be completed within a month."

"Don't worry, son."

Liu Muhan left the deposit and left.

After leaving Xiu Zhuang and returning to the Taiwei's mansion, he instructed a guard, "Go check the identity of the embroidered lady in Yunrong Xiu Zhuang, and report back as soon as possible."

He couldn't let someone of unknown origin help his mother embroider, and she didn't know how to answer when asked.

"Yes." The guard replied and turned away.

In the evening, the guards reported: "The embroidered mother of Yunrong Xiuzhuang is the daughter of General Qi Shuo Qi, Miss Surong."

"you sure?"

"I saw it with my own eyes."

Liu Muhan frowned and said to his book boy, "Tomorrow you go to Yunrong Xiu Zhuang to withdraw the transaction, and the deposit will not be returned."

He has had several encounters with Qi Surong, and he knows her character well, and he can't believe that she has the ability to embroider this pair of Buddha embroidery well.

"Unsubscribe?" Qi family, Qi Surong was surprised to hear the news, and asked, "Why unsubscribe?"

Qin Xiang looked a little hesitant and replied, "The boy said that his master doesn't trust your skills."

Qi Surong thought for a while and guessed the reason. I am afraid that Liu Muhan has already discovered her identity, and it is only natural to believe him and his sister's evaluation of herself.

This matter was caused by the past self, but it is always a bad feeling to be despised and hated by others.

"I see." Even if he doesn't want it, she has to embroider this pair of Buddha embroidery. After the embroidery is finished, it can not only be sold as a commodity, but also can fight for itself.

After making the decision, Qi Surong will light a sandalwood incense every morning when he wakes up, then unfold the embroidery frame and start embroidering.

The room was overflowing with sandalwood, her expression was calm, her eyes were focused, and she was very attentive to every needle and thread. The sunlight outside the window outlines her beautiful silhouette, revealing a peaceful atmosphere, which makes the men outside the house stop for a long time...

In half a month, Qi Surong completed this pair of Buddha embroidery, Qin Xiang was full of praise, and immediately hung it in Xiuzhuang as a treasure of the town shop.

Liu Muhan passed the Yunrong Xiuzhuang with the embroidery items that he had invited to embroider, and inadvertently looked into the store, his eyes fixed immediately.

He stepped into the store and looked straight at the pair of embroidery in the middle, surprise flashing in his eyes. This pair of Buddha embroidery not only has delicate stitching and bright colors, but also has a sense of peace and solemnity. The person who embroiders this picture must be in a peaceful and calm state of mind. Walking a few steps closer, he immediately smelled a faint scent of sandalwood, which made people feel a little Buddha-like.

Just when he was about to ask aloud, he heard a man's voice beside him: "I bought that pair of Buddha embroidery."

Liu Muhan turned his head to look, and saw a burly man with a grim face who appeared beside him at some point.

"Wait a minute." Seeing that he was about to buy this embroidery, Liu Muhan immediately stopped him, "This son, I like this pair of Buddha embroidery very much, I wonder if the son can give up his love?"

Gu Jinyun glanced at him, his eyes were as sharp as a falcon.

He spit out two words coldly: "No."

Liu Muhan felt a chill in his heart, this man had such a cold temperament.

"This pair of Buddha embroidery is priced at nine hundred and ninety-nine taels." Qin Xiang interjected.

"Six sons, pay." Gu Jinyun instructed the servant behind him.

"Wait, I'll pay one thousand two hundred taels." Liu Muhan raised the price.

"First come, first come." Gu Jinyun didn't bid with him, just looked at Qin Xiang and said.

Qin Xiang hesitated.

"This embroidery is something we are interested in at the same time. What's the point of coming first, then the one with the highest price will get it." Liu Muhan said in a hurry.

Gu Jinyun still didn't answer him, and continued to say to Qin Xiang: "You can ask the master of Xiu Zhuang, is she willing to sell me or him?"

"This..." Qin Xiang looked at Liu Muhan in embarrassment. The latter thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Let's do it like this."

He thought to himself that Qi Surong should give him this face.

Qin Xiang said, "Okay, please wait for the two young masters, and the little girl will immediately send someone to ask."

She called a girl and asked her to go to Qi's house as soon as possible.

Neither want to sell! When Qi Surong heard the girl's return, she rolled her eyes. Why did these two come together so coincidentally?

She thought for a while, and asked the girl to reply: "If Young Master Liu is willing to pay 4,000 taels, the embroidery will be sold to him. If he is unwilling, it will be sold to the other son at the original price."

The girl was stunned and said hesitantly, "Miss, wouldn't this offend Young Master Liu? He is the eldest son of the Grand Commander's Mansion."

"You do as you say." Instead of letting Gu Jinyun offend Liu Muhan, it's better to let her be the black-faced person. Besides, Liu Muhan canceled the subscription first, so she felt resentful, and it was reasonable to pay such a high price. Based on her understanding of Liu Muhan, she may be unhappy, but she will not hold grudges.

The girl brought Qi Surong's words to Liu Muhan's eyes. Seeing that the man beside him was staring at him, he replied, "Okay, four thousand taels, I bought it."

"The eldest son of the Grand Commander's Mansion is really arrogant, and the little girl thanked him for the master." Qin Xiang smiled and helped Liu Muhan collect the embroidery.

"Is this pair of embroidery really embroidered by your master?" he asked again.

"Exactly."

Liu Muhan stopped talking, handed over the silver taels, let the book boy take the embroidery, glanced at the man, and turned away.

"I'm sorry for this son." When Liu Muhan left, Qin Xiang bowed in embarrassment, "Young Master Liu has a noble status, and we can't afford to offend him. To apologize, if you choose any items in the store, the store will give you eight. fold."

"He's the son of the Taiwei?" Gu Jinyun's face was expressionless, showing no joy or anger.

"Yes."

"Yeah." Gu Jinyun nodded and said no more, turned around and walked out of Xiu Zhuang.

It's not that Xiuzhuang can't afford to offend him, but what she is worried about is that he can't offend him, even if she doesn't know who he is now...