The general kneels on the washboard again

Chapter 141 Biyun Temple

The days after returning to Kyoto were so boring.

So Yue Niang immediately asked Qin Wanwan to go to Shuijingtai to watch a play.

Qin Wanwan arrived late, her face showing signs of fatigue.

Yue Niang gave the painting she brought back from Wenzhou to Qin Wanwan: "This was a gift from Shopkeeper Qin of Wenzhou. I brought it to you because I thought it was a good match."

Qin Wanwan took the painting and asked, "Whose treasure is this? Why are you praising it so highly?"

The moment she opened it, Qin Wanwan was also stunned: "This is truly the work of a master."

Across the scroll, autumn chrysanthemums blossom amidst the frost, each in a different pose. Some petals unfurl, like dancing fairies; others, still budding, resemble shy young girls. The petals are delicate and flexible, their lines flowing and natural, as if they tremble gently in the breeze.

The colors of the flowers are even more rich and varied, with golden yellow like the sun, white like falling frost and snow, and pink and purple like clouds in the sky. Each chrysanthemum has a rich and pure color, which complements each other and is beautiful.

Autumn frost condenses on the petals and leaves, like a thin veil, adding a touch of coolness and purity to the chrysanthemum. The frost flowers are crystal clear and shimmering, interweaving with the bright chrysanthemums to create a dreamy atmosphere.

The background of the painting is a bleak autumn forest, with falling leaves and strong branches. This further highlights the chrysanthemums' tenacity and perseverance in the autumn frost. They stand proudly against the cold wind, exuding a unique charm.

"Yue Niang, are you really giving it to me?" Qin Wanwan asked Yue Niang uncertainly.

Yue Niang nodded: "Of course, I brought it back all the way from Wenzhou."

"I love it so much. Please tell me which master it belongs to."

Yue Niang looked at the accountant's position and said, "A newly hired accountant."

"Don't lie to me. Are your teahouse's requirements so high? Do you need an accountant of this level?"

Yue Niang nodded and said deliberately, "Of course. Do you think anyone can enter Pin Ming Ju casually?"

Qin Wanwan obviously didn't believe it: "Don't pretend, there are no outsiders here."

Yue Niang whispered, "Sister, the sound insulation of my water mirror table is not very good, you still need to install some."

Qin Wanwan sat up straight in an instant: "Thank you, Madam Fu, for reminding me."

Yue Niang laughed like a silver bell. "I was just teasing you. I often come to this room to discuss things, so the soundproofing is naturally the best."

"Fu Yue Niang, you are so annoying." Qin Wanwan said coquettishly, pretending to hit Yue Niang.

Yue Niang dodged and said, "Good sister, I was wrong, I was wrong."

"Stop making a fuss. You've lost a lot of weight on this trip to Wenzhou. The Wenzhou incident is finally over, and you're back safely. Otherwise, I'd always be worried about you."

Yue Niang stuffed a grape into her mouth and said, "I knew Sister Qin was the best to me. By the way, I've been away for so long, how are you and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doing?"

Qin Wanwan's hand holding the painting twitched slightly. "What else can I do? He escaped and I was forced to chase him. A few days ago, the Queen Mother found an excuse to let me stay in the Eastern Palace for a month."

Yue Niang pretended to eat melons: "Wow, you've already moved in? And now?"

"Then he went to the southern suburbs military camp to train as a soldier for a month." Qin Wanwan was so angry that she beat her chest and stamped her feet. "Yue Niang, tell me seriously, am I really that scary? What on earth was he running for?"

Yue Niang looked at Qin Wanwan carefully. "Sister, who said you were scary? I think you're even more beautiful than the fairy in the painting over there."

"Stop teasing me. If he really doesn't like me, then he should just report it to the saints. That way, everyone will be better off. I'm already this old, and the rumors circulating in Kyoto are so ugly. They say I'm in love and refuse to marry, and that I'm shameless."

Sighing, Qin Wanwan continued, "Alas! Calling me a stalker is fine, even calling me shameless is. I'm the only daughter of my father, and now I'm bringing bad reputation to the Marquisate."

Yue Niang was also distressed when she heard this: "Sister, why don't you go find him and explain it clearly to him."

Qin Wanwan continued, "I went there. I ran to the main camp to find him. He was hanging out with a few soldiers, chatting and laughing. The moment he looked at me, the smile on his face disappeared. I asked him about it, and he said he really had something to do and was really too busy."

"Sister, why don't you go find the saints?"

Qin Wanwan also nodded in agreement: "My father is planning to resign and leave the capital. He doesn't want any title or status at all. He only wants my freedom. Yue'er, when will this end?"

Yue Niang also expressed deep sympathy: "Everything has an end, good or bad. Sister, please advise the Marquis and his wife not to worry too much."

The play ends.

Qin Wanwan looked at the painting and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Mother asked me to go home early today. It's getting late, so I'll leave first."

After leaving the house, Qin Wanwan immediately expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Madam Fu, for the painting. I will go back first."

Yue Niang also quickly stood up and said, "I'll take Miss Qin out."

The two directed and acted in the show themselves, and the guests at Shuijingtai saw them being polite and well-mannered.

Qin Wanwan arrived at the door and took a special look at the accounting office.

Unexpectedly, Han Mo saw the painting in Qin Wanwan's hand and stopped her: "Wait, where did you get this painting from?"

Qin Wanwan glanced at Yue Niang in confusion: "Your boss gave it to me as a gift, what's wrong with that?"

Han Mo spoke directly to Yue Niang: "Boss, this is a gift from Shopkeeper Qin. How can you give it to someone else? Not only will you betray Shopkeeper Qin's friendship, but you will also be disrespectful to this young lady."

Yue Niang was somewhat helpless: "Me, her? Um, have you finished settling the bill?"

Han Mo said: "It's done, there are still a few tables that haven't paid."

Qin Wanwan covered her mouth and chuckled softly: "This young man is taking it too seriously. If Shopkeeper Qin gave your boss a painting, then it's your boss's property. In the final analysis, your boss is also giving me her own things. There's nothing wrong with that."

Han Mo nodded in agreement: "Miss, what you said makes sense."

Yue Niang secretly gave Qin Wanwan a thumbs up.

Qin Wanwan looked at Han Mo with great interest: "Just now your boss said that this painting was created by you. I wonder if it is true?"

Her intuition told her that this guy would not lie.

Han Mo answered honestly, "It was done by me."

Qin Wanwan smiled with satisfaction: "Thank you for your answer, Madam Fu, don't forget what we agreed to do tomorrow."

After the Qin family's carriage left, Yue Niang returned to the counter and said, "Master Han, I think you've said too much. When Qin Shaobai gave it to me, he said it was mine. Why can't I give it to someone else?"

Han Mo said, "I just think this is treating this girl badly. It's not polite to give something away that someone else gave you."

Yue Niang held her forehead and explained, "I think you've become stupid from reading too much. I don't know much about paintings, nor do I have a hobby of collecting paintings. From the first time I saw this painting, I planned to give it to the girl just now. Even if Qin Shaobai didn't give it to me, I would ask him to buy it, ask him for it, understand?"

Han Mo closed his mouth: "I understand."

"You'd better talk less when there are guests next time."

What Yue Niang was worried about was that with Han Mo's literary talent, it would not be difficult for him to pass the exam, but a person who was too upright and flawless would find it difficult to survive in the treacherous officialdom!

Jiang Yunxiao stayed in bed at home for half a month.

Yue Niang and Qin Wanwan have gone to Biyun Temple to burn incense for the third time.

The sun is very strong today and I am sweating before noon.

Qin Wanwan suggested going to the backyard room of Biyun Temple to rest for a while.

The two of them picked one under the shade of the tree and sat down.

There was an unbearable sound coming from next door.

Yue Niang then remembered that the last time she came here with Jiang Yunxiao, she also heard strange noises.

"Be gentle, it hurts."

"I'll be gentler, please bear with me."

Qin Wanwan and Yue Niang looked at each other with blushing faces, wanting to escape.

Because there were two men's voices next door.

Qin Wanwan lowered her voice and said, "How about we go first?"

Yue Niang listened with interest and said, "Sister, this voice sounds familiar."

Qin Wanwan listened carefully and found that it was not only familiar, but also very familiar.

Qin Wanwan was about to rush out the door when her temper flared up, but Yue Niang quickly stopped her: "Sister, wait a minute."

"What are you waiting for? I was even asking him why he didn't like me. Now I understand."

Yue Niang held Qin Wanwan's hand tightly and did not let go: "Sister, the prince is a sinister person. If you rush out like this, you might be in danger. Let's make a long-term plan."

Qin Wanwan and Yue Niang lay down and peeked through the crack of the door until the people next door left.

The other protagonist is actually him?

Xu Tianke!!