manynovel Chapter 270: Ah? Is this possible?
Chapter 270: Ah? Is this possible?
Jiang Youzhen was also very surprised. Why did Wen Ruyu look forward to meeting Tong Huaian at first, but after meeting him, he became so cold and even disliked him?
"Brother, don't you like Brother Huai'an very much? Why do you seem unhappy to see Brother Huai'an this time?"
Wen Ruyu glanced at Jiang Youzhen and asked, "What good thing could someone be that close to Ke Zhenqiu?"
Ah? That seems to make some sense. Oh, no! Tong Huaian is pretty good to her overall.
She felt the need to explain a few words for Tong Huaian, "Actually, Brother Huaian has a good personality, except that he is a little aloof, picky, and easily turns his face away."
"You would be more convincing without the last two sentences, but my first impression of him is that he is aloof and arrogant, impolite, scornful of the poor and infatuated with the rich, and looks down on others."
Jiang Youzhen smiled awkwardly. Is this because the fans’ filter for their idol has been broken?
"Isn't it?"
Tong Huaian, who left, was a little annoyed. In fact, there was another purpose for inviting Jiang Youzhen and the others to the banquet today. Wen Ruyu had some talent, otherwise he would not be called a child prodigy.
He wanted to recruit talents for the Fourth Prince. It just so happened that Wen Ruyu and Jiang Youzhen were brothers in the same school, so he would have a better chance of winning if he could pull them into his camp.
However, he felt a nameless anger in his heart just now, as if he had messed up this matter. Rubbing his eyebrows, he also felt that his actions today were indeed too radical.
It must be because Ke Zhenqiu influenced his judgment, otherwise he would not have been prejudiced against Wen Ruyu as soon as he arrived.
Whatever! Wen Ruyu is not even a student at present. After seeing her today, he felt that she was just so-so. It would be better to focus on Ke Zhenqiu. He felt that Ke Zhenqiu had some ability.
Jiang Youzhen and the others returned to the inn. "Brother, I have an important matter to attend to in the city tomorrow, and I will be back before dark. If my eldest sister and the others arrive tomorrow, please bring them to the inn first. I have already prepared a room for them."
Jiang Youzhen took out a wooden sign from his sleeve, on which was written Number Two, and a key.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Wen Ruyu was very confused. If it wasn't an urgent matter, Jiang Youzhen would definitely wait until her elder sister came and settled down before leaving.
"It's not an urgent matter." Jiang Youzhen shook his head and was unwilling to say more.
Early the next morning, Jiang Youzhen had just finished washing up when Tong Huaian knocked on the door in a hurry.
"Let's go now!"
Jiang Youzhen sighed, then shook his head as he looked at the figure going downstairs.
Starting from the county seat to the provincial capital, it was noon at that time. Jiang Youzhen did not stop at the restaurant he passed by, and the carriage drove straight to a two-story courtyard in the south city.
It has been more than a year since Jiang Youzhen last saw the Fourth Prince. He is still as thin as ever, and his temperament, which was as gentle as a pine or bamboo, has become more mature. He is still handsome, but a little more cold than before.
It seems that the last military pay case did have some impact on the Fourth Prince. Compared with his previous high-spirited self, he is much more calm now.
"Fourth Master, Master Tong and Jiang Youzhen are here."
After listening to the servant's report, the Fourth Master finally raised his head. When he saw Jiang Youzhen walking beside Tong Huaian, he was stunned.
"Jiang Youzhen pays his respects to the Fourth Prince!" Jiang Youzhen bowed deeply as soon as he entered the study.
"Tong Huaian greets His Majesty the Fourth Prince!"
The Fourth Prince immediately stepped forward and helped the two of them up, "Please stand up quickly."
"Huaian, I told you before that I just wanted to invite Master Jiang to come over for a chat. We can get to know each other as peers. Why are you revealing my identity? Wouldn't this make Master Jiang feel awkward?"
The fourth prince looked Jiang Youzhen up and down, with surprise in his eyes. After not seeing him for more than a year, Jiang Youzhen was completely different from before.
He still remembered the boy with yellowish skin but outstanding appearance. Now when he saw him again, he looked like a young master from an aristocratic family.
"Green hair, red face, jade rings and earrings!" the fourth prince exclaimed.
Tong Huaian's face froze, then he glanced at Jiang Youzhen. He was indeed handsome, but a little too eye-catching. Sometimes it was not a good thing for a man to be too good-looking. If Jiang Youzhen did not enter the court, he would probably not have peace in the future.
This? I'm so sorry! The system has been transformed! Jiang Youzhen's appearance now seems to have grown up a lot, and has changed a lot compared to the original owner.
"It's really abrupt to ask you to come here today. But I missed you very much since we last met." The Fourth Prince said as he pulled Jiang Youzhen's sleeve and led her to the desk.
"Come and take a look at my paintings. Have they improved compared to last year?" The Fourth Prince was very excited. After he finished speaking, he personally spread out the paintings for Jiang Youzhen to appreciate.
Jiang Youzhen was almost overwhelmed by such enthusiasm. Although she had noticed last year that this person's painting was not very good, after more than a year of reading, her taste had improved a lot, and she naturally understood that the painting of the Fourth Prince last year was really ordinary in the eyes of Tong Huaian and others.
A picture of a tiger descending from a mountain? Hmm? The willow trees were just beginning to sprout at this time of year, but the artist still made them look lush and green. It seems that he drew it entirely based on his imagination, without any reference.
All right! Anyway, you can tell it's a tiger. Although I tried hard to make it look majestic, the spots on the tiger's body are a little messy, and the tiger's eyes and expression are a little lacking. In other words, the appearance is similar but the spirit is not.
"How is it?" The Fourth Prince looked at Jiang Youzhen, waiting for his comments.
Jiang Youzhen thought about it and considered it for a while, while Tong Huaian over there could no longer hold back his smile.
"The painting of a tiger descending from a mountain is majestic and magnificent, which shows that the artist has lofty ambitions and aspirations."
The Fourth Prince nodded when he heard this. "Painting and calligraphy can best reflect a person's inner state. When splashing ink, one can express what is in one's heart on paper. Young Master Jiang can see what I am thinking, so he must be a fellow traveler."
Ah? This is all right? Jiang Youzhen couldn't really brag, so he could only start with this. Unexpectedly, the fourth prince was quite good at making excuses.
"So what do you think of my painting skills?" the fourth prince suddenly asked.
Ah? Jiang Youzhen's mind was spinning rapidly, "Of course I like it very much. Beauty or ugliness, good or bad, is subjective, not objective. Therefore, I have an unwelcome request. I would like to ask Your Highness to give me this painting as a gift. I wonder if it is abrupt?"
Tong Huaian almost laughed out loud. This kid is just a smooth talker. After saying so much, he still didn't say whether it was good or not. He even wanted to take advantage and asked for His Highness's calligraphy.
Although he thought the painting was not that good, it depends on who painted it!
The fourth prince's eyes flashed with joy, "Why not? How can it be said to be abrupt? Young Master Jiang has good taste, and it seems that he appreciates famous products on a daily basis."
"That's right! Seeing your highness's painting today is really refreshing."
It's quite mediocre, the kind that even Mr. Jiang looked down upon.
"Okay! Someone, frame this painting, wrap it up and take it to Mr. Jiang later."
The Fourth Prince was very happy. He first stamped his private seal and then wrote down his courtesy name.
The most valuable part of this painting is the signature at the bottom. After all, she is just an ordinary person, so it is not bad to do so.