carved heart

Chapter 25
The first day of June has finally come.

A Grand Gathering of Nuclear Sculptors!

Opportunity to rise to the top is at hand!
On that day, all the nuclear carving technicians who received the invitation were very excited, and most of them arrived at the conference venue ahead of time.The venue this time was selected by Luo Yuan after thousands of choices. It was not indoors, but an open space on the outskirts of Gongcheng.

Luoyuan had already sent people to clear the weeds and rocks, and built sheds around the open space, decorated with canopies.

On the open space, a hundred tall tables and tables and matching wooden stools were neatly arranged. On each table table were placed exactly the same wooden boxes, which were all carved core utensils.Just after Xu time, the venue was already crowded with people. Apart from the nuclear carving technicians who participated in the competition, there were also those who had not received invitations to watch the competition, and there were also idlers who came to watch the excitement.

The time for the official start of the Douhe conference is Chenshi.

Ah Yin didn't wake up until Xu time, but he didn't wake up by himself, but was woken up by Yin Xiuwen.Yin Xiuwen had previously disapproved of Ah Yin's participation, thinking that it was not proper for a girl to show up in public and be pointed at by others, but once he knew that his daughter had a great possibility of winning the championship, he was more active than anyone else.

Of course, Yin Xiuwen didn't want to admit that he did it for the 50 taels of silver after winning the championship.

Recently, Yin Xiuwen felt something was wrong.

The family has added servants, bought a carriage, and Ah Yin also said that he is going to change to a bigger house. Life has obviously improved, but Yin Xiuwen finds that his authority is not as good as before.In the past, when he was angry, the women in the family would not be trembling, but now when he is angry, even the Qin family would ignore it.When he was angry before, Qin must have coaxed him softly.Now that Qin Shi didn't say a few coaxing words, before he could feel the majesty of the head of the family, Qin Shi shook his head and ran to his daughter's room.He was so annoyed that he followed, the tiger eyes that were stuck at the door stared like a copper bull, and his upper arms were so stretched that his clothes seemed to be about to tear.

He was discouraged, so he had to go to the second room to vent his anger. Unexpectedly, the second aunt was even more arrogant, and mentioned her private money within a few words.He made a mistake first, but it's not good to quarrel with Second Aunt.I had no choice but to go to the gentle hometown of the third aunt, but the third aunt was not in the house, and she found out that she was making snacks for the eldest girl in the kitchen. After waiting for half an hour, Yin Xiuwen went to the kitchen to urge her. Don't give him one, saying that he is making soup for the eldest girl.

Yin Xiuwen was so angry that his mustache would stand on end!He thought that his daughter had money, but the money didn't reach him, and every time it happened to be spent elsewhere, but the reason still made him speechless.

This time, he will definitely watch his daughter win the championship. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he will see what excuses she wants to make!

So before Xu time came, Yin Xiuwen got up, in a hurry, without even taking a shower, and went directly to call Ah Yin to get up.It's a pity that the tiger's eyes and tiger's fists stuck at the door were tall and powerful, and they didn't listen to him, so he held back until Xu Shi before opening his mouth.

Ah Yin took a bath without haste.

While doing her makeup, Yin Xiuwen looked at her daughter's beautiful face, and asked Jiang Xuan to put her hair in a simple bun, and told her not to even put on rouge and water powder.Yin Xiuwen naturally has his own careful thinking. In the past, he hoped that his daughter would marry to earn other people's dowry, but now her daughter is a hen that can lay golden eggs. Wouldn't it be cheaper for her husband's family to marry someone?

How could Ah Yin not know what Yin Xiuwen was thinking, and raised his eyes to look at him calmly.

Yin Xiuwen felt very empty in his cold heart. After his daughter was able to earn money, even her aura changed.Just looking at it a few times makes my calf tremble.Yin Xiuwen had already ordered, so he simply turned and left.

Jiang Xuan didn't listen to Yin Xiuwen's orders at all, and asked, "How would my sister dress up today? There are so many people participating in the Nuclear Fighting Conference, maybe we can find a good husband?" The implication was to make Ah Yin work hard dressed up.

A Yin was amused, and said: "I'm here to fight the core, not to find Mr. Ruyi. I'll do it myself." Finally, A Yin wore a jacket and skirt with narrow sleeves and a stand-up collar that can be easily carved with cores. Tiandi got into the carriage and drove to the outskirts of Gongcheng.

The venue was extremely lively.

Luo Yuan, who was the organizer, also arrived ahead of time, and came to the shed amidst the crowd's welcome. He was also accompanied by the family of the county magistrate Xie.Xie Shaohuai and his bride Luo Jiaozi were also there.But the two quarreled again last night, and now the two are acting like husband and wife, but Luo Jiao caught Xie Shaohuai's cold eyes when she was free.

After taking his seat, a follower came over and said, "Thank you Cao, the young master of Shangguan's family has also arrived."

As soon as the word "Shangguan's family" came out, it immediately attracted everyone's attention.In normal times, it is more difficult to take a look at the Young Master's house than to reach the sky.It is said that Shaodong's family was born with a beautiful face, Pan An, but they have not been able to see each other. Now that they have a chance, how can everyone not be excited.

Luo Yuan said: "I'm going to meet you."

Luo Yuan got up, the rest dared not sit still, a group of people greeted Shangguan Shixin respectfully.

There are rules for the seats in the shed, but luckily Luo Yuan has already reserved a seat.He had already heard the legend of the Shangguan family in Yongping, and he did not dare to take this young master with no official status lightly, and respectfully offered him a seat.

After Shangguan Shixin sat down, Luo Yuan smiled and said, "Young Master came early, and there are still two cups of tea before the Douhe Conference starts."

"It's okay, I came early just to see the situation of the nuclear carving technicians." While speaking, his eyes have moved to the huge shed opposite, which is bustling with people, and it can accommodate seven to eighty people. By.

He scanned around, but he didn't see Ah Yin's figure, so he looked carefully again.

Luo Yuan asked: "The Young Master's family is looking for an acquaintance?"

Shangguan Shi said: "Not at all. Most of the contestants are gentlemen this time, but I haven't seen a few girls." It's not that there are none, but there are too few, placed among a group of men, and the daughter's red makeup is particularly eye-catching.

Luo Yuan said with a smile: "Nuclei carving should be a man's job, and girls can do embroidery at home. Even if they have the ability to carve nuclei, most of them don't want to show their faces."

Shangguan Shi said: "There are also those who are willing to show their faces openly. Shixin believes that there is no distinction between men and women in carving cores, and those who can carve good core carvings are talents that our Shangguan family urgently needs."

"Young Master's words are reasonable." Saying so, he didn't take it seriously in his heart.

Luo Jiao's seat was not far from Shangguan Shixin, and she heard his words verbatim. When she lowered her head and saw her severed finger, the sad matter was brought to her mind again, and she couldn't help feeling a little more disgusted with Ah Yin.Turning his head, seeing his husband-in-law's gaze fell on the big shed opposite, he felt even more annoyed.

"What are you looking for, who are you looking for?"

Everyone knows Ah Yin's prestige in Hediao Town recently.There are members of the Luo family in Hediao Town, so Luo Jiao naturally knows.She pinched Xie Shaohuai, "She really has no shame in competing with a group of men!"

Xie Shaohuai was wrung so painfully.

The two couples did not dare to quarrel openly, after all, there are still big shots around at the moment, so they could only keep their eyes on the knives flying around secretly.

At this moment, Ah Yin arrived.

In a place like this crowded with people, she was still the first to notice her in her plain jacket and skirt.

Nuclei carving techniques were the majority present, and most of them had heard of A Yin's name, and when they heard people talking about her, they all looked at her, and the lively venue fell silent for a while.Everyone was looking at Ah Yin.

Ah Yin wasn't nervous at all, walked to his proper position gracefully, lowered his head slightly, and talked with Jiang Xuan beside him.

Shangguan Shixin only felt his eyes light up, she bowed her head lightly, she looked so gentle, very much like the moonlight carvings in the lotus pond she gave him, the beautiful scenery on a good day, the moonlight is intoxicating, the evening breeze is blowing, blowing on the lotus pond There is an inexplicable tenderness in the fields of lotus leaves.

Xie Shaohuai hadn't seen Ah Yin for a long time, when he saw her now, he looked at her obsessively, and he didn't care about Luo Jiao watching the knife cut a hole!

She bitterly said: "Fox Mei Hoof!"

Luo Yuan said calmly, "That's the Yin family. I sent her an invitation card a month and a half ago."

Shangguan Shi said: "I heard something."

Seeing that his expression remained unchanged, Luo Yuan was relieved, and talked with Shangguan Shixin again.When half a cup of tea was left, the majestic Xuanjiawei suddenly appeared in front of everyone, stepping out of billowing smoke and dust.After the smoke cleared, a large and luxurious carriage gradually stopped.

The entourage at the venue sang fearfully: "Mu...Mu Yanghou has arrived——"

As soon as these words fell, the audience was solemn.

Luo Yuan's complexion changed slightly, and even Shangguan Shixin showed a look of surprise.

And Jiang Xuan in the competition shed also turned pale with fright, and squeezed Ah Yin's sleeves tightly.Ah Yin is not afraid, but at this moment, she couldn't disturb Ah Xuan's heart, so she pretended to be calm and patted the back of her hand to signal her not to be afraid.

Then, she looked up.

The dark clouds gradually dissipated, and the soft morning sun fell, and Mu Yanghou, who was full of luxury, leaned out half of his body, and the golden unicorn crown reflected the dazzling shimmer.He got out of the car in the morning light, so dazzling that people dare not look directly at him.

...the proud son of heaven from Yongping.

Lord Hou is here, how dare Luo Yuan, Magistrate Xie and others sit still?They got up one after another, and walked in front of Shen Changtang in three steps.

"The next official pays homage to Lord Hou."

Immediately, Wu fell to his knees on the ground.

Shen Changtang said: "You don't need to be too polite, Ben Hou just happened to pass by, so he stopped by to see Douhe."

Everyone stood up.

Xuanjiawei's iron armor is so thick that people dare not look directly at this majestic nobleman.Luo Yuan was extremely anxious, Mu Yanghou said that he came to see Douhe, but he really didn't know what he was planning.A few days ago, he received a letter from his mentor, Fei Ge, telling him to be careful of Mu Yanghou in the near future.Thinking of this, Luo Yuan was even more uneasy.

Xie Shaohuai was quite different, his relationship with Mu Yanghou was stronger than this group of people who had never even met each other. The nobleman not only gave him a wedding gift, but also met him several times in the villa afterwards.Although I can't figure out this nobleman's temper, but this time when he comes, he must behave well!Not far away, the girl on his heart is also there!If he climbs up to the backing of Master Hou, he will divorce Luo Jiao!Marry another Yin!
Luo Yuan turned sideways and said bravely, "Master Hou, this way please."

At this time, Shen Changtang's every move was watched by everyone, he frowned, and a group of people worried that he had done something wrong.Especially now that Shen Changtang is standing still, causing Luo Yuan's hands to freeze in mid-air. Obviously, it is the season of approaching scorching heat, but it also makes his back clothes soaked through, and he breaks out in cold sweat!

It was also at this time that Luo Yuan noticed that Mu Yanghou turned his head slightly, looking at the nuclear carving artist in the shed.

He withdrew his hand without any trace, and said: "My Lord, there are all nuclear carving technicians participating in today's competition."

Numerous nuclear carving technicians participated in the competition.

Ah Yin tried very hard to make himself invisible, shrinking back and forth inside, not daring to raise his eyes at all.In the past, she always got along with Mu Yanghou in private, but now under the watchful eyes of everyone, she suddenly felt a little guilty, wishing that the crowd around her would form a high wall and completely block Mu Yanghou.

"There are quite a few people."

Mu Yanghou's answer made Luo Yuan feel like he had received an amnesty, and hurriedly said: "There are 100 nuclear carving technicians participating today."

"Really?" he said casually.

Luo Yuan said: "If you go back to Lord Marquis, there are exactly 100 people, including 95 male nuclear carving technicians and five female nuclear carving technicians." Mu Yanghou didn't answer again. Neng continued: "They are all good nuclei carvings."

Seeing the coldness on Mu Yanghou's lips again, Luo Yuan was so panicked that water would come out of his clothes!
"Female nuclei carving skills are rare."

Luo Yuan has worked hard in the officialdom for more than a year, and he knew that the most important thing is to figure out the meaning of his superiors. Before Mu Yanghou could finish his sentence, he had already shouted loudly: "Come here, invite all five female nuclear carvers out. "As he said, he said again: "The sun is getting bigger and bigger, and there happens to be a shed over there that can cover the sun. Lord Hou, please come here."

Shen Changtang nodded slightly before moving forward.

Luo Yuan heaved a heavy sigh of relief.

As soon as Shen Changtang came, the host Luo Yuan didn't dare to sit down, so he could only stand behind Shen Changtang.Shangguan Shixin was leisurely, greeted Shen Changtang, and continued to sit down.The magistrate Xie's family didn't have the confidence of Shangguan's family, so they could only stand together with Luo Yuan.

Five female nuclear carving technicians stood in a row.

Ah Yin is fifth.

Seeing Shen Changtang's expression, Luo Yuan immediately said, "You still don't pay homage to Lord Hou? This is Mu Yanghou from Yongping."

The five female nuclei carvers came from all over Suizhou. It was a rare opportunity to meet the nobleman, and they panicked for a while.

A Yin lowered his eyes and drifted with the flow.

Luo Yuan looked at Shen Changtang calmly, and said: "They all come from a small family, which made Hou Ye laugh."

Seeing Ah Yin's actions like this, Shen Changtang's face was displeased.

In order to pretend that he didn't know him, he was shy and timid. He didn't forget who looked at him unscrupulously before, and who dared to walk around in his mouth.Now in public, it seems like a different person.

In order not to get involved, she took great pains.

Hearing a cold snort from Mu Yanghou's nose, Luo Yuan's clothes got wet again. He racked his brains to try to smooth things over, but unfortunately this Marquis didn't answer, his gloomy face really made people prefer to wipe their necks I don't want to face it.

"What is your name?"

Shen Changtang asked casually.

Luo Yuan coughed lightly, and hurriedly said: "Master Hou asked what your names are, so why don't you answer quickly."

The four female nuclei sculptors in front responded one by one, and when she arrived at A Yin, she was about to speak when Shen Changtang spoke again: "Come forward, let Ben Hou take a look."

Ah Yin's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't move.

Luo Yuan quickly winks at Ah Yin.

After a long while, Ah Yin came back to his senses, took four or five steps forward, and saluted again: "Minister Yin Yin pays homage to Mu Yanghou." When she got up, Shen Changtang suddenly raised his eyebrows lightly, and his tone was drawn out Said: "Oh, you look familiar, where did Ben Hou meet you?"

Yan Shen, who had been by Shen Changtang's side all the time, couldn't help but trembled his lips. My Lord Hou and the Yin family were also interesting. They knew each other clearly, and they kissed so redly at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. Pretending to be familiar, I really don't know what kind of taste it is.

Ah Yin was so frightened that cold sweat broke out.

She said: "Returning to Lord Hou, Minnv has an ordinary appearance, and she has an ordinary face. Maybe this is why Lord Hou recognized the wrong person." After a pause, she gradually calmed down, and said: "Minnv once I heard that Lord Hou expelled the barbarians when he was weak, and kept me safe and prosperous. Lord Hou is brave, majestic and majestic, and promises a thousand gold. I ask Lord Hou to be worshiped by Ah Yin again."

She saluted gracefully, and when she got up, she lowered her eyebrows and eyes again.

What she meant just now was only promises, to remind this Marquis Mu Yang that he promised her!Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow!

How could Shen Changtang fail to understand what she meant, and said slowly: "You girl has a sweet mouth. Hearing you say that, Ben Hou also remembered. Seven or eight days ago, you ran into Ben Hou's entourage, To express my apology, I took a lotus pond moonlight core carving as an apology."

No matter how calm Ah Yin was, he couldn't help raising his head at this moment.

He said it seriously, as if she really ran into his entourage seven or eight days ago.She didn't expect that a majestic Marquis would have the ability to open his eyes and tell nonsense!But she still had to admit it!Otherwise, I don't know what kind of remarks he will make next.

She said: "It was Lord Hou's entourage, Ah Yin has offended you, so please ask Lord Hou Haihan."

"This Marquis is not a chicken belly, so I won't take this trivial matter to heart."

"...Thank you, Lord Marquis."

The Fighting Nuclear Conference is divided into three rounds.

In the first round of speed competition, hundreds of people carve together. Within an hour, according to the given problem, the one who carves the most wins, and the top [-] will enter the second round.

In the second round, the topic was chosen to carve cores. To show fairness, Luoyuan invited three well-known core carvers from Suizhou, and the Shangguan family also brought three core carvers, each of whom had a peach in his hand. For the core, one of the nuclear carving technicians can be selected, and the one who finally gets the peach core will win and enter the third round.

There are only six people left in the third round, and the core carvers will come up with the same question. From the perspective of form and charm, each core carver has six peach pits in their hands, and the participating core carvers who get the most peach pits will win. It is the leader of the Douhe Conference.

With the episode of Mu Yanghou, Ah Yin received more attention when he returned to the competition shed.

(End of this chapter)