After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 426 Doubts
Haitang quickly sketched out the complete designs of two ebony combs painted with gold.

In her previous life, she was already familiar with this kind of work. In this life, after Lu Bainian's calligraphy and painting class for more than half a year, she also re-established her character as "very talented in painting". Even if she quickly drew the comb pattern with precision and precision, no one would be surprised.

She even marked the approximate size of the ruler on the painting. Using the ordinary writing brush here at Jinjiashu, she could clearly depict the complex gold patterns and imperial imprints on the comb.

Hai Jiao had already seen his little sister's extraordinary smart performance, so he just praised her and said nothing more. But Jin Jiashu couldn't help but look at the pattern she drew, looked up at her again, then looked down at the pattern she drew, and sighed: "Sister Hai is so amazing! I have never seen anyone smarter or more capable than you. Girl. My nanny once said that my mother has been very smart since she was a child... My aunt is also very smart, but at Sister Hai's age, it is impossible for them to draw such detailed things that they have only seen once. "

Haitang put away the pen and felt that this was enough for her. There was no need to go overboard, so she casually said: "After all, this comb is very beautiful. I was standing next to Mrs. Ma at the time, looking at the things in her dressing box. It was so exquisite. Those things with gold and jade inlays were too gorgeous for my taste. Only this comb was low-key, retro yet luxurious, and looked very old, so I took another look.”

To be honest, the era when the comb was made was a relatively stable and leisurely period in her previous life. Although the two young ladies in the clan's palace each have their own preferences, their aesthetics are basically formed under her guidance. The grooming supplies ordered by the Duke’s wife from the inner palace for their two daughters. The set made for the bride was in a gorgeous style and was basically made by the Duke’s wife. However, the daily items ordered for the second young lady were made by I decided on the design and chose a relatively low-key route, which suited Song Yuzhu's preferences and also suited Haitang's wishes. Two lives have passed. For Song Yuzhu herself, half a century has passed, but for her, it has only been less than three years. When she suddenly saw this pair of ebony and gold combs again, she would naturally feel that it suited her taste, and she would inevitably take a few more glances.

Neither Hai Jiao nor Jin Jiashu knew the reason. After hearing Haitang's words, the former gave up and the latter couldn't help but said: "It turns out that Sister Hai likes this kind of pattern that was popular decades ago. In fact, I also think it's quite pretty. Yes, it’s a pity that no one is using it now. Even if we go to a workshop outside to order it, the craftsmen probably won’t be able to make it, right?”

Haitang smiled: "What's the point? Just because a pattern was popular before, doesn't mean it won't be popular again. How many common decorative patterns are there in the world today? Things that have been popular will become popular again after ten or twenty years. The most popular thing is to make some innovations in the original pattern to make it look like something new. As long as it looks good, people will like it again. "

Jin Jiashu thought for a while, and it seemed that this was really the case.

Hai Jiao glanced at him with a smile: "Why do you seem to know so much about these things? How can you, a scholar, know what tricks are popular outside?"

Jin Jiashu was startled and smiled bitterly: "My stepmother often asks my wet nurse to do needlework for her, and she always does it according to the fashionable patterns on the street outside. The wet nurse is busy day and night for this, and she often lights a lamp to cook wax at night. Rushing to work, I followed her and naturally saw a lot..."

Hai Jiao frowned and said: "Your wet nurse only needs to take care of you. At most, she can help with some light chores. Why does your stepmother still use her as a needlework lady? If your wet nurse is busy doing it for you If your stepmother works, who will take care of you?"

"I'm already old, so I don't need the wet nurse to keep an eye on me." Jin Jiashu lowered his head, "My stepmother said that since I want to be educated, I'm an older child, and I don't need the wet nurse to follow me all the time. The wet nurse is always busy, so why not help me?" My father thought it made sense to do some work at home, so he agreed.”

Haijiao and Haitang all frowned upon hearing this. Needless to say, Jin Juren must have been careless and neglected, giving his stepwife enough opportunities to torment the eldest son and his wet nurse. Even if there was an imperial decree, Concubine Xu Xian was not indifferent to her eldest son's life, but in a small rural place far away from the capital, Jin Juren still had absolute control over his eldest son. If he hadn't neglected his duty, how could Xiaoliu have the opportunity to torment Jin Jiashu? But now that they are all dead, there is no point in saying anything. The Hai family brother and sister didn't mention it any more.

Haitang handed the drawing to Jin Jiashu: "Brother Jin made it clear about the comb in the letter? We actually know that we shouldn't trouble your aunt like this. But Mrs. Ma's identity is too important. She is related to the third room of the Zhou family. Life and death, honor and disgrace. As long as there is a chance, my brother and I hope to find out the facts." Jin Jiashu took the drawing with a smile and put it together with the letter he had just written: "Sister Hai, the third room of the Zhou family, there is no need to say more. He is also my benefactor. If I can help the old lady last week, I will do anything. It’s just a request to my aunt, so what does it mean?” At this point, he paused, “It’s just that. I can’t guarantee that my aunt will definitely be able to help. She is in the palace... but there are actually a lot of inconveniences..."

Hai Jiao said: "Don't worry about this. Although there is Concubine Sun in the palace, your aunt is the emperor's favorite concubine. If you can't do anything else, it shouldn't be difficult to ask the inner palace for the records of a comb. . If she really can't do it, it doesn't matter. Sooner or later, Tu Tongzhi will send a letter to the Queen Mother. We asked you to ask your aunt for help. It’s just more convenient.”

Jin Jiashu calmed down: "Yes, if nothing else can be done, it can always be done by asking the Queen Mother."

He carefully folded the letter and put it into his own envelope. He hesitated and did not seal it. He didn't know if the town government would open the letter and take a look at it before sending it out, so he felt there was no need to seal it first, so as not to leave traces and make his "aunt" suspicious of the Zhou family. In his heart, he was very grateful to the Zhou family and didn't want any quarrel between them and his "aunt". He chose words and sentences in his letter very carefully, asking himself whether he would not easily let uninformed outsiders see what he was implying, and how he could make his "aunt" understand his intentions.

He handed the letter to Hai Jiao: "Brother Hai, can you help me deliver the letter to Duke Zhen Guo?"

"What's here? Leave it to me." Hai Jiao took the letter and stood up, "Just a moment, I'll go ask Grandpa Cao and Grandpa Lu first. Since they asked you to write the letter, Yes, maybe we have arranged someone to deliver the letter. My grandma will go to the third room of the Zhou family soon, and our brothers and sisters will also go there. If the two elders have arranged someone, it will be easier for me. Just tell grandma that when I go to the third room of Zhou’s house later, I’ll take a diversion to the Zhenguogong Mansion.”

Jin Jiashu naturally had no objection. Hai Jiao took the letter and went to talk to Cao Gengyun and Lu Bainian.

Haitang followed her brother out, but did not follow Cao and Lu all the way to the room of the elders Cao and Lu. She only stood at the second entrance door and looked around. When she saw Hai Jiao showing the letter to the two elders, talking for a while, he returned He turned around and pointed at Haitang, and then saw Lu Bainian looking towards Haitang with a regretful expression.

Haitang blinked and was guessing what they were talking about when she heard someone behind her asking: "Mr. Lu and the others asked me to write a letter to my aunt. They seemed to have other plans. I don't know if the letter I wrote... can satisfy them." satisfy?"

Haitang turned around and found Jin Jiashu standing behind her, with deep eyes and complicated expressions. She didn't know what she was thinking.

　The flu is almost gone, but I can't stop coughing and am still sleepy all day long...

　　(End of this chapter)