NCCnovel Chapter 208 is really good
Chapter 208 is really good
"Great calligraphy! Great painting!" A man walked forward and couldn't help but praise.
Another female member of the family also praised it highly: "Is this a very rare double-sided embroidery? It is said that although this skill has not been lost, it is quite difficult to learn. I never thought that Miss Shen could embroider such a large screen. Her filial piety is truly commendable."
Madam Qin smiled and explained, "You may not know that I have been ill these days, and Jingyu has been taking care of me during the day, and has been preparing birthday gifts for her grandmother at night, which is very hard work."
"I didn't expect that Miss Shen is not only talented, but also passionate and kind. It's really rare."
Wang Taifu also walked forward and couldn't help but look at it carefully. He asked in a gentle voice: "Did Miss Shen make this calligraphy and painting herself?"
Shen Jingyu said in a gentle voice: "In reply to Master Wang, both the calligraphy and the painting were written by Jingyu. The calligraphy was written directly on the silk cloth, while the painting was first completed on paper, and then printed on the silk cloth, and then some modifications were made."
Wang Taifu stood in front of the screen, looking at it, and couldn't help nodding: "Not bad, really not bad."
Although he was disgusted by the Shen family's previous behavior, his admiration for Shen Jingyu was genuine.
Since he could be the prince's teacher, he must be extremely talented, so he valued women's talents. If Shen Jingyu had not been so outstanding, he would not have been so shameless as to ask for her marriage for his son several times.
Unfortunately, Xiaoge'er doesn't have this blessing.
A lot of people gathered on both sides of the screen. Some were appreciating calligraphy, some were appreciating paintings, and some were appreciating people. For a moment, the people who were originally having their meals seemed to have lost their minds and were more or less watching what was happening here from afar.
Of course, there are people who admire her, some who love her, and naturally there are also people who are jealous of her, but no matter what, just this one appearance, Shen Jingyu's reputation in Beijing is self-evident.
Yao Huiyan stood beside Shen Shuyi. Because there were so many people around, she didn't get too close, but she also looked at the words on the screen from a distance and said softly, "Miss Shen has indeed learned good calligraphy. Now she has embroidered the calligraphy and paintings, which shows that she really put a lot of thought into it."
Shen Meiru looked at Shen Shuyi and said tentatively: "With the elder sister's pearl and jade in front of us, I'm afraid that no matter what we give, it will not be pleasing to grandma."
Shen Shuyi's expression remained unchanged, and he just said in a gentle voice: "Big sister is already very talented, and ordinary people naturally can't compare with her."
Shen Meiru secretly observed her expression, but to her disappointment, she could not see any resentment or jealousy on Shen Shuyi's face.
Her almond-shaped eyes were cold and calm, and her expression was peaceful. Although the purple skirt she wore was not as luxurious as Shen Jingyu's, she stood there with an upright posture, which was very clear and had an aura that was hard to ignore.
"But I think my second sister's handwriting is just as good as my eldest sister's. The Buddhist scripture that my eldest sister wrote before was praised not only by my grandmother but even my father." Shen Meiru said with a smile, seeming to feel a little unwilling for Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi turned to look at her with a playful look, but did not speak.
At that moment, for unknown reasons, Shen Meiru's face turned red with inexplicable embarrassment. Under her clear and straightforward gaze, Shen Meiru felt indescribably uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qinghuan couldn't help but smile and joked, "You've changed so quickly, girl. You used to flatter your elder sister all day long, but now you're complimenting your second sister."
Although this sentence was spoken with a smile, it was meaningful.
Shen Meiru heard it clearly, and her face turned pale again: "I am not telling the truth, everyone knows that my eldest sister is the best in the capital, but my second sister is indeed not bad either."
Shen Qinghuan stopped talking and said nothing more.
After all, Shen Shuyi is much smarter than her, and if she says too much it will only backfire.
"I don't know who Miss Shen's teacher is. Not only is her calligraphy elegant and beautiful, but it also flows smoothly and swiftly, with its own unique style." A gentle male voice sounded beside Shen Jingyu.
She turned her head and saw Xiao Tingshan wearing a Xuanzong-colored Shu brocade robe embroidered with qilin patterns. He had a pale and handsome face, gentle and warm eyebrows, and a pair of warm and affectionate eyes, like a pool of clear water.
"Mr. Xiao." Obviously, Shen Jingyu and Xiao Tingshan were acquainted with each other.
Shen Shuyi didn't expect that Xiao Tingshan would also come.
But think about it, he has always wanted to marry Shen Jingyu, and now the Shen family is hosting a banquet, how could he miss such a good opportunity?
"But compared to this calligraphy, I still like this painting more. The mountains and rivers in this painting are vast and the artistic conception is profound. A red sun falls on the top of the mountain, which is like the finishing touch. It adds countless vitality to the vast and majestic scene." Xiao Tingshan turned around and his eyes fell on the screen in front of him again.
Shen Jingyu smiled and said gently, "Mr. Xiao, what you said coincides with my opinion. At first, I just thought that my grandmother was too old to be painted in a beautiful and graceful way. But after painting the mountains and the sea, I felt it was too desolate. Then, I had an idea and added this red sun, and it felt perfect."
After hearing what Shen Jingyu said, Xiao Tingshan was in a good mood and said in a gentle voice: "The rays of the rising sun shine on the mountains and seas, making all these scenery golden. Not only does it lose its desolate feeling, but it also adds some vigor and vitality. Miss Shen is really smart!"
Shen Jingyu smiled and said, "I hope that grandma will be healthy and as green as the mountains and rivers, but I also hope that grandma can be as happy as the morning sun."
The people around them listened to the discussion between the two and nodded one after another. Many laymen then saw some of the deeper meaning of the painting.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Shen was even more moved. She leaned on her cane and said in a gentle voice, "Good child! Good child!"
Qin Xuerong smiled and said, "I originally thought that I would wait until the banquet was over before letting the children present the gifts. I didn't expect Sister Yu to break the rules. The other gifts will be presented after the meal."
Madam Shen nodded and said with a smile, "Sister Yu is not breaking the rules. She just wanted to give me a chance to be happy because she got the gift from the princess."
Shen Jingyu smiled, turned around and noticed that Xiao Tingshan's eyes were on her.
The man had gentle brows, his clothes were whiter than snow, and his temperament was noble, like a delicate orchid, a jade tree, or a bright breeze and clear rain. Although his face was a little pale, he gave people the impression that he had a rare good temper and a compassionate kindness.
Shen Jingyu knew Xiao Tingshan's feelings. During the days she was in Qin's house, he had frequently shown his affection to her.
She really admired his talent and thought that although he was weak, he was still a rare talent. However, the Duke of Song's Mansion was not a good place to go, and he was not the person she wanted to marry, and he could not give her everything she wanted.
Seeing that the two were talking happily, Shen Shuyi withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Lou Yulan beside him.
Upon closer look, he saw that Lou Yulan was twisting the handkerchief in her hands, and her lips were bitten so hard that they turned pale.
Her eyes seemed to be directed towards the screen, but in fact she was paying attention to Xiao Tingshan's movements.
Shen Shuyi couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips. Tsk, this is very interesting. Now that she is no longer a stumbling block, I wonder how Lou Yulan will view her cousin Shen Jingyu.