1393 A big game of chess
What does Wanyan Lie know? What does he want to do?
When this thought flashed through Shen Yue's mind, that white-haired figure also flashed across his mind.
The mountain rain is about to come, and the mountain breeze fills the building.
Shen Yue had long sensed that a shocking plan was slowly unfolding, and it could explode at any time - this plan was related to the people on the Tianzhu Mountain spaceship, to the Gate of Wonders, to Wanyan Sheng, and to Judge Fengdu. It is also related to the King of Kyushu!
And he had been following Shen Yue for a long time and easily entered the plan, and it was time to crack the plan.
He can participate not only because of his ability, but also because of the plan of the King of Kyushu.
Although the King of Kyushu is in another world, he can still confuse people's hearts and do things he wants them to do.
Thinking of this, Shen Yue glanced at Yang Yao.
Yang Yao had already sat down, drinking slowly, as if thinking about something.
There were only four people left in the originally busy lobby. When Shiying saw Wanyan Xiyin leaving, she immediately went to Qing'er, took out a silk handkerchief, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and said with tears in her eyes: "Qing'er, you……"
Qing'er laughed instead, "As long as nothing happens to the princess, Qing'er's little injury doesn't mean anything."
When Shen Yue saw this, he felt that this Qing'er was probably the palace maid who had served Shi Ying.
Shiying saw that although Qing'er's face was a little swollen, but her life was not in serious danger after all, she finally turned to Shen Yue and bowed, "Thank you, Mr. Shen, for your help. Such kindness will always be in Shiying's heart!"
Shen Yue said calmly: "Medicines can cure diseases, and Buddhas can save destined people. Miss Shiying realized it on her own, and it has nothing to do with me."
Not many people understand the meditation principles he just talked about, and even fewer people can use them. And those who can use them with effective results are absolutely rare.
From this point of view, it was indeed Shiying who realized everything on her own, and it was also Shiying who saved herself.
If Shiying had not been able to concentrate on her thoughts, she would not have been able to make the Nine-Sky Ring Pendant produce a graceful sound, let alone activate the echoes of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".
Shen Yue knew that enlightenment was not something that could be achieved overnight. Shi Ying was able to realize it because she was always thinking about these aspects.
But why is she studying scriptures? Is it Xiao Chu’s role?
Shiying said very persistently: "Someone crossed me back then, but it was a pity that Shiying was quite stupid at that time and didn't know what that person meant. Now I have ended up like this. Fortunately, I have a husband to cross me again..."
With a gloomy look on her face, Shiying didn't say any more.
After looking around, Shi Yingxiu's face suddenly turned red. She picked up the jug and was about to pour wine for Shen Yue. Then she thought of something, "I heard that sir is going to fast?"
The fasting gentleman had just drank, but that was because Wanyan Zonghan was toasting, and no one could disobey him.
Shiying is considerate and understanding, so naturally she won't pick on these issues.
Shen Yue said slowly: "Fasting is the same as playing the piano. It all depends on the sincerity of the intention. However, alcohol can paralyze judgment and weaken the will, so fasting is not enough."
After hearing this, Shiying put down the wine bottle, feeling at a loss and looking a little embarrassed.
Shen Yue said: "Miss Shiying, are you tired?"
Shiying shook her head and asked, "Where is sir?" After she finished speaking, her face turned red again.
Wanyan Zonghan left her here, and Wanyan Xiyin took away Yuhuan and Huowu. His intention was extremely obvious. She was by no means a woman who was inexperienced in the world. How could she not understand?
Shen Yue said calmly: "If Miss Shiying is not tired, can you answer a few questions for me?"
Shi Ying was a little surprised, but then she said decisively: "If Shi Ying knew, she would definitely answer."
Shen Yue pondered and said: "You said someone was crossing you back then, who was that person?"
Shiying immediately said: "That man is a painter..."
"Is it Zhang Zeduan?" Shen Yue asked.
Shiying's eyes were slightly confused, "Mr. Shen seems to recognize Mr. Zhang?"
Shen Yue shook his head.
Shiying felt strange in her heart, and when Shen Yue remained silent, she took the initiative and said, "It's because of Mr. Zhang that I got..." Her face turned red, and Shiying said shyly: "I got the chance to retain my dignity."
Yang Yao smiled and drank another glass of wine.
He was someone who had been there before, so he naturally understood what Shiying was implying, so he asked Shen Yue, "Why does Wanyan Zonghan look at you so differently?"
"Of course it's also because of Mr. Zhang."
Shiying replied: "In fact, the slave is alive today entirely because of Mr. Zhang's guidance."
Shen Yue said slowly: "Can you please tell me about the incident with Mr. Zhang in detail?" He believed that Zhang Zeduan was Xiao Chu, so he naturally wanted to know more about this person.
Shiying had some misunderstandings and whispered: "I have always only respected Mr. Zhang and had no other thoughts."
Yang Yao said aside: "Do you have any other feelings for Mr. Shen?"
Shiying blushed instantly and wanted to wave her hands to deny, but her hands were just frozen in the air, but she slowly lowered her head.
Yang Yao thought to himself that this woman was helpless. Seeing that Shen Yue was kind and capable, it was not surprising that she wanted to seek refuge with Shen Yue. She even wanted to follow and marry Shen Yue.
Suddenly the bridge of his nose felt slightly sore, and Yang Yao thought of his sister - at that time, her sister also wanted to find someone to rely on, but...
He didn't think about it anymore, he just drank another glass of wine and felt that the wine was very bitter.
Shen Yue changed the topic and said calmly: "Zhang Zeduan was not successful in the palace at that time?"
Shiying nodded slightly when she heard the words.
Shen Yue immediately said: "It was not easy for a painter in the palace to get ahead at that time?"
He speculated based on common sense. At that time, the Song Dynasty had long been rotten internally. Song Huizong was obsessed with pleasure and followed the example of others. How could those ministers avoid asking for bribes?
A frustrated painter, no matter how outstanding his paintings are, would still need a great opportunity to present his paintings in front of the emperor in that kind of environment.
It sounds confusing, but if you know that only a handful of Van Gogh's paintings were sold during his lifetime, you will know that in the eyes of the world, art is more of a personal thing.
Those in the court who control the survival of the painters in the court will not consider the artistic value if they are blinded by money.
Seeing Shi Ying nodding, Shen Yue immediately said: "So... it was you who presented "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to my father?"
Shi Ying was full of surprise, "How did you know, sir?"
Shen Yue did not explain these sorrows, but immediately said: "Why did Zhang Zeduan present "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to your father?"
Shiying couldn't help but said: "Isn't it..."
Then she woke up and Shiying slowly shook her head, "No, it's not what I thought."
She originally thought it was strange that Shen Yue asked. Isn't it natural for a court painter to present paintings to the emperor in the hope of being appreciated by the emperor?
She never thought deeply about this matter, but after listening to the conversations between Shen Yue and Wanyan Xiyin, and recalling Zhang Zeduan's past, Shiying knew that she was totally wrong.
Zhang Zeduan presented the map not for his own benefit.
Chapter completed!