The Shuoren House was located in the north, facing the south. Behind it was a sea of flowers and facing the bamboo garden. The emerald green Ru Yi door was hidden behind the bamboo forest path. Even before entering the courtyard, one could feel the tranquility and comfort.
The group of people pushed open the door and entered. What entered their eyes was the same bamboo forest. Walking along a small path paved with bluestones, they arrived at the Shuo Ren House. There were five two-storey lofts, and a walkway wrapped around the entire bamboo garden of the Shuo Ren House, leading all the way to the back room.
"This is indeed the place where First Master once lived. Just by looking at the tranquil scenery, it's already extraordinary." Nanny Zhan could not help but exclaim, "The palace also has such a place, but it's not for people to live in. It's for nobles to enjoy their daily lives."
"The palace is splendid, so the nobles are just looking for some fun." Qin Yining did not dare to compare his own house with the palace.
Nanny Zhan nodded approvingly.
The sky was already dark. Someone lit a lamp in the corridor. Because of Qin Huaiyuan's orders, the entire courtyard had already been cleaned. After Qin Yining checked both upstairs and downstairs, he assigned the living quarters.
The servants of the errands lived in the back room. Qin Yining's room was in the middle of the second floor. The first room on the left was for Nanny Zhan, the second room was for Yao Qin and Yu Qi, the first room on the right was for Bing Tang, Song Lan, and Qiu Lu, and the second room was for Zhu Mama and Liu Ya.
The layout of the first floor was much more spacious. On the left and right sides of the main hall, there were two floor ceilings in the shape of aquariums, separating the five rooms.
The floor ceilings were newly changed with a light green gauze curtain. All the furnishings in the room were complete. There was even a red coral bonsai on top of the treasure pavilion. It looked graceful and luxurious.
Qin Yining ordered someone to bring over the registration booklet and gave it to Qiu Lu with a smile. As he walked towards the innermost study on the east side, he said, "I'll leave the storeroom to you in the future."
Qiu Lu took it and nodded, "Don't worry, Miss. I always keep the key with me."
The study was very spacious. There was a large mahogany painting table in the middle of the room. On the painting table, there was a blue and white porcelain brush holder with all kinds of brushes. Some of them were bald. A simple ink-stone was placed at the corner of the painting table............... The clear water in the white porcelain brush washer seemed to have been added recently. There were also some scrolls in the porcelain vat on the ground. They were probably Qin Huaiyuan's old works.
Qin Yining sat on a round chair covered with a thick mattress behind the painting table. She leaned against the bookshelf that was stuffed to the ceiling and took a deep breath. She smiled and said,
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Bing Tang nodded and pointed at the half-used ink. "This ink is fragrant. ..............
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. Bing Tang proudly said, "I've been practicing since I was young. I can smell some herbs mixed in medicine."
.. Qin Yining nodded and sighed, "Living in a big house, how can I not have some skills? It's time for me to learn from Sir. "
Then he said to Yao Qin, "I just saw a guqin hanging on the wall in the western room. Yao Qin jiejie is a good player. I want to take you as my master."
Yao Qin smiled, "This servant's skills are insignificant. If Miss likes it, I can teach you."
"Jiejie's skills are outstanding. There's no need to be modest." Qin Yining looked at Yu Qi, "Also, I'm a complete layman when it comes to playing chess. I'd like to ask Yu Qi jiejie to teach me."
"Miss is too kind. This servant will do her best." Yu Qi happily agreed.
After arranging everything, Qin Yining told everyone to have a rest.
Qin Yining returned to his bedroom and sat in front of the dressing table to take off his hair. Then he washed his face with Song Lan's help. He changed into a set of pajamas and lay down.
"It's been a long day. I'm so tired. It's even more tiring than hunting."
Today was Song Lan's night. She laid out the bedding on the arhat bed facing the window in the outer room and only left a lamp on. She put on a small jacket and let her hair down. She helped Qin Yining put down the light purple muslin bed curtain.
"Miss, you won a great victory today. It's no different from fighting a war. How can you not be tired?" Song Lan was now full of gratitude and admiration for Qin Yining. Her tone was much more gentle and respectful than before.
Qin Yining covered her mouth and yawned. She wrapped herself in the quilt and slept on her side like a warm and fragrant jade. She muttered, "Song Lan, you should also sleep. Your injury hasn't healed yet."
Song Lan smiled and said through the curtain, "Yes, this servant will watch over Miss. Miss should sleep."
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Since Qin Yining moved to the Master's Study, her life became busier. In addition to the daily necessities for old madam and the Sun Clan, she learned the rules from Nanny Zhan with her sisters in the morning. In the afternoon, she had to study with the teacher. When she was free, she had to practice writing characters. She had to learn how to play the zither and play chess with Yao Qin and Yu Qi. She also had to learn needlework from Song Lan and Bing Tang. She was so busy that she even had to calculate her lunch break.
Although she was busy, Qin Yining was very happy.
In the past, she was busy making a living. She would be happy after eating her fill. How could she have the time to learn these things?
Now that she didn't have to worry about food and clothing, she didn't want to waste her time. She was so busy that she turned into a spinning top. She originally had a photographic memory. As long as she put her mind to it, it was easy to learn. Therefore, in just one and a half months, she had made great progress.
Seeing Qin Yining working so hard, Nanny Zhan, as a bystander, was moved by her positive attitude. She couldn't help but teach her more in private. Qin Yining benefited a lot and was very grateful to Nanny Zhan.
In the blink of an eye, it was Laba.
Qin Yining woke up early and was pressed by Bing Tang to apply some white ointment with a medicinal smell to her face. Then, he applied some light green ointment to her palms and the back of her hands to remove scars. She was told to lie down for a quarter of an hour before washing her face.
Bing Tang said, "The scars on Miss's hands are almost healed. In the future, it will be enough if you continue to use retting to moisturize your hands."
Qin Yining lay on the chaise lounge, closed her eyes and moved her mouth slightly. "I also feel that the skin on my hands has become tender. In the past, my skin was rough and thick, and it didn't hurt when I was pricked by a needle. Last night, when I was learning how to use needles with Song Lan, I accidentally pricked my hands. I even felt it when it didn't bleed."
Song Lan and Qiu Lu came in with hot water and a brocade handkerchief. When they heard what she said, they laughed. "Miss, you still say that your skin is rough and thick? Now your skin is as tender as tofu. Yesterday, Huining, Miss's servant, Fu Gui, secretly asked us what Miss used to smooth her face. "
Bing Tang laughed and said, "Then how did Elder Sister answer?"
Song Lan said, "I said, Miss uses the rose retting that is given to us every month. Miss is the Grand Preceptor's daughter, and you take after him. It's natural for you to be beautiful. When you go home, you eat well and live well, so your skin is naturally good."
Bing Tang nodded. "Yes, I won't tell them. They don't have good intentions towards Miss. Huining, Miss has already gone to Snow Pear Courtyard, so why don't you learn to behave? "
Qin Yining, however, was deep in thought. After a quarter of an hour, she washed her hands and face with warm water. After applying the retting, Qin Yining said to Bing Tang, "Isn't it a pity that you only use such good craftsmanship on me? Have you ever thought of selling the scar-removing cream you concocted? "
Bing Tang was stunned. He blinked and said, "It's my family's craftsmanship. I don't want to spread it to outsiders."
"You can only make it into medicine. You can also slightly change the prescription to weaken its effect. If you use three boxes of scars that can be cured with one box, people will fight to buy it. Now that the country is in turmoil, we don't know what will happen in the future. You have to have money with you to be safe. Although I have money, I won't leave you behind. However, your identity is special, so you have to be prepared. "
Bing Tang thought for a while and nodded seriously. "I know Miss is wholeheartedly thinking for me. Let me think about it. "
"There's no need to rush. If you want to do this small business, I'll ask Master Zhong to help you contact some people. You just have to focus on making the ointment. In fact, you can not only make the ointment, but you can also mix the scar removal and beautifying ingredients into the retting that you use to wipe your face or into your rouge. It's a woman's nature to want to be beautiful. It doesn't have to be immediately effective. It will slowly take effect. There will be a lot of noble ladies and young ladies in the capital who are willing to spend money. "
Song Lan and Qiu Lu both nodded. They pulled Bing Tang and said, "Miss is right. If you have this ability, why don't you earn some money?"
Bing Tang thought about his noble father. The end result of being "noble" was the destruction of the Tang family. He didn't hold back anymore. He smiled and said, "Then Miss, help me contact some people. We'll split the money when we get it."
"I don't want your money. If the business is successful, I'll use your money to wipe my face in the future." Qin Yining tapped Bing Tang's round apple face. She smiled and went to let Song Lan comb her hair.
Bing Tang looked at Qin Yining's back and smiled gratefully.
She naturally wanted to eat Laba Congee. Dayan also had the habit of sending congee to Laba Congee. Qin Yining had just arrived at Ci Xiao Garden. He hadn't even entered the house when he heard happy laughter coming from inside. The sweet smell of Laba Congee wafted through the air.
He smiled and handed his cloak to Song Lan. Qin Yining entered the inner room and bowed to the Matriarch, the Sun Clan, Second Madam, and Third Madam.
The Matriarch smiled and said, "Sister Yi, you're here. Come and try the congee sent by the Eastern Palace."
Eastern Palace?
That's right. The Crown Prince was now a student of Qin Huaiyuan. They would naturally send him congee during the Laba Festival.
Third Madam flattered, "We have Eldest Uncle's good fortune. Not everyone can eat the Laba Congee from the Eastern Palace. This way, when I return to my maternal family one day, I'll have something to show off. "
Second Madam smiled but didn't say anything.
The Matriarch laughed heartily at Third Madam's teasing.
At this moment, the head maidservant Ji Xiang quickly walked in and bowed. "Matriarch, the granny at the Second Gate just came to pass a message. She said that First Master's servant, Qitai, came to inform us that the Cao family sent congee."
Her words made the Matriarch feel uneasy.
The Cao family had no dealings with their family. Why would they suddenly send Laba Congee?
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