Sheng Weiqiao cast an eye over Sheng Shuihe, only to see that he maintained that mild smile and calm demeanor as if nothing had happened. Beaming, he gestured at her and said to Zhao Siblings, "These are my two sisters. The older one ranks third in our family also, and the younger one is my Eighth Sister. Still, we have a niece in our group who has visited you before as well. She isn't here, lazing in her room tonight."
Third Miss Zhao came up and curtseyed to them, "You have my greetings, Third Miss Sheng and Eighth Miss Sheng!"
Sheng Weiqiao and Sheng Weiwu curtseyed in return. The three exchanged their names and had a small chat. Sheng Weiqiao's eyes were fixed on this Third Miss Zhao, with whom she had been wishing to make acquaintance. She was fairly a beauty, with her white skin, slim waist, red cheek, and soulful eyes. And the chignon set up on the side with a peony hairpin somewhat brought out the seduction hidden in her immature body of a virgin.
Sheng Shuihe had been feeling impatient for a while. His knowledge of painting was imparted by Huan Guanlan, the celebrated scholar who was accomplished in literature and had somewhat delved into other fields including the zither, chess, calligraphy, and the painting.Huan Guanlan's painting was inferior to his literature. And as his disciple, Sheng Shuihe's painting literacy appeared to be even more inferior, because it wasn't his major subject, and he was too young to study it thoroughly.But Zhao Li was too young also. And though Zhao Family, the family that bred him, was known for its achievement in literature, it hadn't got an artist in its family tree. And in the hope that he would repent his way, Zhao Family didn't formally find him a master, either. He had been teaching himself the painting so far.Hence, he admired Sheng Shuihe, the disciple of Huan Guanlan, very much.However, as a man determined to work for the imperial
“You may find an old acquaintance to be a stranger, and you may see a new friend as a confidant." Huang Wujiu's face also darkened at the name of Sheng Shuihe, but being a man more unflappable than Gao Chengxuan, he managed to keep his refined demeanor despite his cold eyes. He said nonchalantly, "I don't know, for I haven't seen him yet."Unwilling to talk about it in public, he flicked his sleeve and tried to change the subject, "I suggest you go upstairs now, or you'll keep others waiting!"Gao Chengxuan groaned, seemingly unsatisfied with his vague attitude. But still, he managed to gather thirty sticks rapidly by solving some more riddles nearby and then made his way to the staircase in his servant's company... Things would have wrapped up, with the visitors on the ground floor snapping their gaze back, if he hadn't been attracted by Zhao Taoxuan's pretty appearance after taking a few steps. His eyes gleamed, "Miss, may I know your name? I am..."
Huang Wujiu genially cut in, using a knowing tone typical of the doctor, before Sheng Shuihe responded to the servant's censure, "Young man, I'll have to teach you a lesson! The epileptic seizure varies! Some patients have had it since they were young, while others don't have it until they grow older... Even though Childe Gao remained healthy before under your care, it's possible that...""Exactly!" Zhao Li also walked to Sheng Shuihe's side and glared at that servant. He berated him, far more impatient than Huang Wujiu, "Childe Huang is a genius. When he humbly claimed that he went through a few books, he must have made fruitful achievements in that field. How dare you, a mere slave, bring yourself to question him?! Many of us have seen clearly what happened just now. Brother Hengshu only tried to stop your childe from offending his sister by tapping his hand! He shouldn't have reacted so hysterically even if he were a frail man like tofu!""If it's not a
Two maids of Gao Chengxuan were used to argue with others in the back yard obviously, so they knew how to argue well.They were so good at confusing right and wrong. While slandering them, they threatened, "With our Childe's age and status, it's okay for him to be dissolute! If you really cherished the fame of your girls, you should think about what to say and do next! Otherwise, it would be too late for you to regret if all the girls in your family couldn't get married after the rumors ruined their reputation."They were so shameless, so even Zhao Taoxuan, who wanted to pull Zhao Li to prevent him from being too impulsive, laughed angrily, "How dare you two cheap servants slander the girls of the noble family! The wages of sin are death! The luck of Gao Family in the region on the south of Youngtze River will run out soon!""Our Childe is the grandson of Wuan Marquis!" The two maids were not afraid of her words at all, saying with a sneer, "He
When Meng Guiyu brought it up, Gao Chengxuan got angry again. He rolled up the sleeve and showed his arm to Meng Guiyu, grinding his teeth, "I will get back on the family of Sheng Shuihe!!! Uncle, help me in it! Have the brother and sister of Sheng family come here tonight! I will let Sheng Shuihe see in person that I abuse the girl that he protected, and I will have servants, guards even prayers have their good time! He will regret to death!""It seems like that you have done it to yourself!" Meng Guiyu didn't respond to what he said but stared at his arm, frowning, "Is it real?""It is real!" Gao Chengxuan could not believe it and looked at it, "He patted on the back of my hand, and I felt some strength walking through my vine like a snake, making me painful and itchy! I could not bear it!"He stopped halfway, because he saw no wound on his bloody arm except for what he scratched himself!"Is that rude man a modest master?" They
Sheng Weiqiao was standing behind Sheng Shuihe, so she could not see his face. Then, Yuan Liuguang said slowly, "You didn't socialize a lot before, so you have no idea about it. They are the niece and nephew of my mother-in-Law. He is Zhao Li, my fifth cousin. And she is the third eldest among her sisters."Even though the social atmosphere was open, and the names of girls are not secret to the public, Zhao Family, as an educated family, still had their own rules. Therefore, Yuan Liuguang only told them the name of Zhao Li and the ranking of Zhao Taoxuan.And he continued, "He is the beloved son of Aunt Wuyang, Cousin Shengxu. You two have not met before, but you may have heard about each other."Zhao Li and Zhao Taoxuan stepped forwards and saluted again, "It's my honor to meet you, Your Highness!""You're families of Second Aunt." Li Shengxu, also known as Yichun Marquis, nodded. He seemed not interested in Zhao Family. The Grand
"You're all talented, and you drink crisply! Cheers!" Meng Jiayan looked at them and raised the half-left glass in his hand, saying with a half-smile, "I wish you all a successful examination and a career in Imperial Academy, so that you can realize your dreams of all time without wasting the long-time education!"Huang Wujiu and Sheng Shuihe both said, "Thank you for your words.""Ziyue got famous when he was a kid as the genius from Shuzhong known by the country." When they finished their drink, Yuan Liuguang, who was a little drunk, touched the ring on his thumb and said casually, "It is known to all that Shuzhong has lots of talented students, so it is not surprising that he came to Chang'an as the scholar who won first place in provincial imperial examinations of his city! However, for Mr. Sheng, I have never heard of you and I wonder how can you compare with him?"When he said that, the loose atmosphere in the hall got uptight all of a su
The connected lights with braze circle base were only partly lit up, while it was lit up completely by maids in colorful clothes because Sheng Shuihe and Huang Wujiu would use the desk to write, and the light over the desk was even more shinning like day time.They sat on the desk facing each other across a distance.The hall was heated with coal and warm like spring, so the two young and handsome men both took off the coat. Huang Wujiu was in green, writing with calmness, and Sheng Shuihe was in black with handsomeness. When they picked up the brush, people would be obsessed with them.With Yuan Liuguang and Meng Jiayan focusing on the competition, other people dared not to say anything.Li Shengxu had nothing to fear, so he said with a smile, "These two scholars are so handsome. They should not be the winner of the exam, and they should be the third ones with their appearance!""They are still young." Yuan Liuguang s