Chapter 376: Colorful
Chapter 376: Colorful
It’s no wonder that Mrs. Bai often praises Chou Chou. This child is really gifted and people can’t help but look at him with admiration.
There are only three things that Chouchou likes to do most on a daily basis: reading, practicing martial arts and embroidery.
The embroidery is particularly amazing. A boy can be so patient and immerse himself in needlework for three hours every day.
Chouchou also excels in his studies.
Whether it is obscure poems and songs or complex classics and history books, he can handle them with ease.
Now that Prime Minister Liu is personally leading him, one has to say that Prime Minister Liu is indeed a man of real ability, and his reputation is by no means in vain.
His writing is as smooth as flowing water, and his strokes show his master's style. The characters he wrote are magnificent and majestic.
In painting, he was even more accomplished, mastering landscapes, flowers and birds, and figures.
Speaking of Liu Xiang's past, he was born into a family of scholars and officials. His family was once prominent and glorious.
It was just right for him to teach Chouchou. The key point was that Chouchou had a special identity, so it was not appropriate for an ordinary person to teach him.
Looking at the paintings written by Chou Chou, Liu Xiang's eyes were full of admiration. He couldn't help but nod slightly and praised sincerely:
"You are truly gifted in painting, and your paintings are full of spirit.
Every line and every color exudes a unique vitality. Given time, it will surely become a major attraction."
When Chou Chou heard the praise, a shy blush appeared on his face and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
Liu Xiang came closer curiously, pointed at the vivid pattern on the scroll and asked, "But why do you always paint these flowers? Is this a peony?"
Chouchou nodded obediently:
"Yes, this is the peony pattern I drew. I plan to embroider a peony picture based on this pattern.
I thought that if I could capture the spirit of the painting while embroidering, the embroidery would definitely be very beautiful.
I have already thought about using several different shades of silk threads to express the layering of the petals and the stamens.
I plan to use the finest gold thread so that it will sparkle in the sun!"
Liu Xiang felt dizzy, his legs went weak, and he almost fainted.
He subconsciously pulled at his beard, which he usually cherished very much, but those few strands of beard were torn off.
His lips trembled and he could barely speak clearly: "This child is incorrigible! This child is incorrigible!"
He took a deep breath, as if trying to calm himself down, but his anger still rose up uncontrollably:
"You, with such talent, you can achieve great success anywhere you spend it, so why do you have to stick to embroidery?
Embroidery is a woman's job, do you know how to do it?"
But Chou Chou straightened his spine and said word by word:
"Who says embroidery is only for women? Why can't men embroider? This is clearly prejudice!
Embroidery requires patience, carefulness, and an appreciation of beauty. What does it have to do with gender?
I just love embroidery. I can see a different world through every stitch."
Liu Xiang sighed and said:
"What's the point of a man threading a needle every day? How about this, when Madam Bai and the others go to Bianjing later, I'll take you with me.
When you get there, look around the world and see if there's any man who loves embroidery as much as you do."
He was determined to make Chouchou give up embroidery, and his eyes were full of anxiety. He hoped that after arriving in Bian Jing and coming into contact with the outside world, he would be able to change Chouchou's mind.
When Chouchou heard this, he asked, "So are you going Wanwan or not? If Wanwan goes, I'll go. If Wanwan doesn't go, I won't go."
"You..." Liu Xiang was so angry that he turned around and left.
Lin Wanwan is now particularly afraid that her friends will take her to rob a tomb. What if a zongzi pops out?
But at night, just when Lin Wanwan was about to go to sleep, she was woken up again...
Lin Wanwan looked at the milk cap and said, "What's wrong? You guys are not going to rob tombs again, are you? Spare me!"
But why would they care so much?
Tonight they used horse-drawn carriages directly. The two carriages left the village and headed in the direction of yesterday.
Lin Wanwan felt much more comfortable today and lay down directly in the carriage. Zhao Qiaoniang looked at her helplessly and said, "I knew it would be like this. Why do these guys always go out recently? You don't care about it."
Mrs. Bai was also in the carriage today. She smiled and said, "They won't listen to Wanwan at all now. Let's go and see what's going on. Let them come out every day."
The carriage soon arrived at the wilderness. As they carried Zhao Qiaoniang and Madam Bai through the mountains, they heard someone talking in front.
"I don't know what happened to that group of people from before. Why haven't they made any movement until now?" Lao Qi lowered his voice, his eyes showing uneasiness, and he tightened his clothes.
"Hmph, who cares if they live or die!" Scarface spat. The hideous scar looked even more terrifying in the firelight. "We came down last night. This journey has been difficult. Don't worry about useless things."
A gust of cold wind blew by, and faint whimpering sounds came from the tomb passage, scaring everyone so much that their hair stood on end.
"What...what's that sound?" The short Asan shuddered with fear and almost dropped the torch in his hand.
"What are you afraid of?" Scarface glared at Ah San and said with forced composure, "There are so many evil things in this ancient tomb. Don't scare yourself."
"But do you think we can find anything valuable in this ancient tomb?" Old Seven licked his cracked lips, a greedy glint in his eyes. "Logically speaking, the objects in this ancient tomb are all extraordinary treasures."
"Of course, otherwise why would we bother with all this effort!" Scarface sneered, "As long as we can find one or two, we'll have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of our lives. Don't dawdle, let's get moving!"
Mrs. Bai and Zhao Qiaoniang had no idea what these people were saying, but Lin Wanwan understood everything.
These tomb robbers quickly entered the tomb tunnel, and only more than 30 people were left at the tomb entrance. Naigai took out the medicine powder, and soon all these people fell to the ground.
Naitang rushed in with hundreds of his men, and Nai Gai also ran away with a dozen of his companions. Nai Cha was also very fast and flew in directly. Custard Bun was not to be outdone...
Zhao Qiaoniang held Lin Wanwan behind the tree and asked, "What on earth do these Parthians want to do?"
Madam Bai said coldly, "These Parthians are not good people. They just like to seize the resources of other countries."
Lin Wanwan sighed. The beautiful country in her previous life was also like this, liking to steal resources from other countries.
They sat on the tree, staring at the entrance of the tomb. After an incense stick of time, they saw Naitang and the others coming out, bringing a lot of good things.
Milk tea gurgled and said, "I was so scared. So many people died in there..."
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