"The princess is well-read and well-read, and her memory is admirable. I just read without asking for a deep understanding, and just flip through the books in my spare time. There are so many books in the house, but to be honest, I am not afraid of the princess's jokes. I have really read them all."
There are no more than ten books. These books are just decorations." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Xu Wanyi kept her mouth shut. "Master Hou is really candid."
Zhang Yanling said: "My biggest advantage is that I am not afraid of people's jokes. To put it bluntly, I have a thick skin."
Xu Wanyi even laughed and the flowers trembled. Her smile was like an iceberg thawing and flowers blooming, making the whole study seem brighter. Zhang Yanling had to admit that Xu Wanyi was first-class in appearance and temperament.
woman.
"Master Hou, there is no need to be self-effacing. In fact, reading too much is not necessarily a good thing. I have realized this recently. It is better to have a skill than to be full of knowledge. You are like Miss Tan, with superb medical skills, you will be able to help the world, cure diseases and save people in the future. And I
Well, after reading so many books, it seems to be of no use. It’s really frustrating.” Xu Wanyi sighed.
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Reading is not useless. Reading makes sense, and reading makes you wise. This is not a lie. If everyone in this world does not read, it will become a barbaric world."
Xu Wanyi shook his head and said: "If I were a man, after studying, I could become an official and work for the government to benefit the people. But I am a woman, and studying can only be for my own entertainment, so it is meaningless. Unlike Miss Tan,
, if you can really use medical skills to benefit the people, then that is meaningful."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "I don't agree with what the princess said. Who said women are inferior to men? It's De's idea that women have no talent, which is not recognized by me. In fact, everyone doesn't have to have great ambitions. If everyone
If you can restrain yourself, be sensible, understand etiquette, understand honor and disgrace, and understand justice and benefit, wouldn't the world be a wonderful place? Whether it is to help the world or to entertain yourself, reading is useful."
Xu Wanyi nodded and smiled: "I didn't expect Mr. Hou to be in such a situation. Mr. Hou has a big mind, so what he says will naturally not be biased. Compared with Mr. Hou, I feel petty."
Zhang Yanling waved her hands and said: "No, no, no, I'm talking nonsense, don't put a high hat on me. I am most afraid of others putting a high hat on me. I myself know how much I weigh."
Xu Wanyi nodded slightly, lowered his head and flipped through a stack of drawings on the corner of the table. There were some new drawings drawn by Zhang Yanling.
"By the way, I haven't thanked the princess yet." Zhang Yanling really couldn't find the words and didn't want to make the atmosphere awkward, so she said.
"Thank you?" Xu Wanyi raised her head and said.
"Yes. The planning rendering of Wild Dog Ridge drawn by the princess is very good. After I showed it to everyone, everyone was very impressed. They all wanted to build it according to the rendering. After seeing it,
That rendering also enhanced everyone's confidence. So of course I want to thank you."
"Oh. It turns out to be that one. What's there to thank you for? It's just a little effort. The Marquis actually showed it to them?" Xu Wanyi said softly.
"Not only have we seen it, but it is now standing in a wooden pavilion as a display. Craftsmen will see it when they come and go." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "Hey, if I had known this, I should have drawn more carefully. I will draw another one carefully later. These drawings of yours seem to have some new buildings and facilities. I will draw them in later.
.”
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "How dare you take it?"
Xu Wanyi raised her head and glanced at Zhang Yanling, hesitated to speak, lowered her head and started flipping through the drawings again.
Zhang Yanling felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward and couldn't help but ask: "Princess Princess...is there something wrong when you come here tonight?"
Xu Wanyi didn't say anything. He picked up a drawing and looked at it carefully. He said, "Youtang Villa? Is it a courtyard specially built for Xu Youtang?"
Zhang Yanling was stunned, and smiled awkwardly: "This... the main reason is that Youtang works on the mountain and must have a place to live..."
Xu Wanyi waved his hand and said: "Master Hou, there is no need to explain, I just asked."
Zhang Yanling shut up and scratched his head. In fact, he didn't need to explain anything to Xu Wanyi, but he always felt a little guilty, and he didn't know why.
"The design of this small building is not bad. It's just that I suggest it be located a little lower. This way, you can easily access the water in front of the courtyard. Build a trestle to lead to the water, and a water pavilion can be built on the water. Plant lotus water plants, and the scenery will be more beautiful.
There is a better place to relax and watch the scenery." Xu Wanyi said.
Zhang Yanling thought for a while and nodded: "That makes sense. This is just a sketch of the design I drew, and it has not yet been formed. Miss Xu must make her own choice."
Xu Wanyi nodded slightly, put down the drawings, slowly sat on the chair, looked at Zhang Yanling and said: "I heard that you want to marry Xu Youtang as your concubine, right?"
Zhang Yanling was startled and said: "How do you know?"
Xu Wanyi sneered and said: "The mansion is so big and this matter is not a secret. Is it still difficult to know? But don't misunderstand me. I didn't deliberately inquire about these things. It was just passed down by people in the mansion privately.
When they hear Shiqing, they just tell me."
Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice: "Is the princess here here for this? There is an agreement between us."
Xu Wanyi frowned and said: "Did I ever say that I would interfere with this matter? But shouldn't you tell me? If someone else hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about it. After all, I am the mistress of this house in name only.
Isn’t it?”
Zhang Yanling was stunned, not knowing what to say for a moment. What Xu Wanyi said was strange. There was already an agreement three chapters in advance, but it was unnecessary for him to inform her of such a thing. But it seemed a little wrong to say it.
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"Does Tan Ruqing know? What did she say?" Xu Wanyi said in a deep voice.
"I have told her today that Ruqing is a generous person, and she has no objection." Zhang Yanling said.
Xu Wanyi nodded and said: "That's good. I'm afraid that Tan Ruqing will feel uncomfortable knowing this. If she doesn't object, that's the best."
Zhang Yanling said strangely: "The princess has to worry about this."
Xu Wanyi said: "Of course I have to worry about it. Miss Tan and I hit it off and we finally made good friends. I don't want you to make her angry and run away. Mr. Hou, I don't know who you like or marry."
I will interfere. But I hope you can tell me in advance in the future.
I can help you check and make suggestions for you. Although I don’t know much about this Xu Youtang, I have met her twice. She is an innocent and charming woman. It is understandable that the Marquis likes her. Moreover, she can also help the Marquis.
It is very rare for me to do important things. I agree to this marriage."
Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and thought to herself: "Do you want to express your position? So what if you don't agree? You don't regard yourself as an outsider."
"By the way, the reason why I came to see you today is not for these things. I have other things to discuss with the Marquis." Xu Wanyi said in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling found it funny and said with a teasing smile: "What important orders does the princess have? Yanling listens attentively and must be carried out respectfully and not dare to neglect."
Xu Wanyi frowned and looked at Zhang Yanling and said: "Master Hou, do you have to speak in this tone? Even if there has been disharmony between you and me, there is no need to reject people thousands of miles away. After all, you and I live under the same roof. After all,
We have the status of husband and wife. If the Marquis feels that Wanyi disgusts you, you might as well say it bluntly and Wanyi will leave. Why bother with yin and yang? "
Zhang Yanling was stunned, and solemnly raised his hands and said: "It's my fault, Princess, don't be upset. Yanling has no intention of disgusting her. Yanling is vulgar, please forgive me."