Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1236 - 515: Niu Yanghui’s Promotion (Part 2)_3

Xiang Wei clapped her hands and laughed, "Great, wait for you this afternoon; we’ll do a barbecue and eat."

Unfortunately, the next day, Yueyao didn’t come back until dusk. As soon as she returned, she plunged into the studio, and for several consecutive days, Yueyao stayed in the studio, spending all her time there except for eating and sleeping, as if she had taken root and sprouted there.

Yueyao used to paint and let them in to admire. This time she closed the door directly, saying under the guise of not wanting them to interrupt her thoughts, which made Xiang Wei very upset. Xiang Wei described Yueyao’s behavior in two words: Crazy.

Mingzhu agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "I’ve heard that whether poets, painters, or great writers, they are all madmen. How does that saying go? Hmm, I remember now; it’s like saying ’Without madness, there’s no survival.’

Xiang Wei looked at Mingzhu strangely and asked, "You’ve improved a lot recently, haven’t you? Could it be that copying scriptures has this effect?"

Mingzhu laughed heartily but did not explain to Xiang Wei. Recently, she had been transcribing scriptures daily and found it truly effective, as it allowed her to focus calmly on reading books of poetry and songs. If there was something she didn’t understand, she would wait until the evening to ask Niu Yanghui. Niu Yanghui happily taught her with great patience. Mingzhu felt as if they had returned to the time right after their marriage.

Xiang Wei was quite disdainful of Mingzhu’s behavior, as if she was afraid others wouldn’t know about their loving marriage.

Yueyao took six days to finish the painting.

Xiang Wei looked at Yueyao, unsure whether to laugh or be angry, "Look at yourself in the mirror, and see what you’ve become? You’re a mess."

Yueyao pulled Xiang Wei towards the studio, pointing to her completed painting, and said, "Look, how did I do?"

Xiang Wei had seen the two paintings Yueyao had started before. In those, Yueyao first painted the background of Xiang Ru dancing, including the high platform, the surrounding elegance, and the onlookers, only to finally sketch Xiang Ru dancing. But now the new painting was simplified, with all the background gone, focusing only on Xiang Ru’s most classic eighteen dance moves, each adorned with Xiang Ru’s expressions, which were exceptionally beautiful. Especially the final pose, complemented by Xiang Ru’s enchanting gaze, left Xiang Wei entranced.

Xiang Wei praised enthusiastically, "This painting is my favorite." The previous paintings were too complex, not as pure as this one. This painting gives the feeling of a dancer immersed in the dance, displaying a unique beauty, a beauty that captivates the heart.

Yueyao finally revealed a joyful smile.

Xiang Wei sneered, "I told you to take a break for a few days before painting. See, I was right, wasn’t I? Your previous two paintings were completely influenced by ’Bamboo Garden.’ Yueyao chose this name because there was a small bamboo grove in the garden, which had been included in Yueyao’s painting.

Yueyao thought carefully, realizing that she had indeed been influenced by her first painting, and humbly accepted the criticism.

Seeing this, Xiang Wei couldn’t criticize Yueyao further, "You should go and have a good rest!" Although Yueyao had been bathing daily and hadn’t skipped meals, she appeared quite weary - simply exhausted.

Yueyao immediately went to bathe and then climbed into bed without eating, quickly falling asleep.

Xiang Wei watched the sleeping Yueyao and couldn’t help but mutter, "You’re really living up to the ’without madness, there is no survival’ slogan. This intoxicated appearance left her feeling embarrassed. Yet it was precisely due to this state that such young success was achieved. Every result aligns with a rule; success doesn’t just fall from the sky."

During Yueyao’s sleep, Xiang Wei received news from the Capital City. After seeing the news, Xiang Wei’s face appeared very unhappy.

The Prefect of Suzhou is a lucrative post; as soon as it became vacant, it was immediately filled. However, the person filling it won’t arrive until February after the new year, which means Niu Yanghui won’t assume the position of Inspector until February.

At year’s end, officials are very busy, and Niu Yanghui is no exception. But there’s an advantage to outside appointments: after the minor year-end festival, it’s tacitly agreed that not many affairs are handled. Unless it’s a major event, most matters are dealt with after the new year. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Niu Yanghui returned to the mansion, smiling as he asked, "Is my second sister still in the studio?" Niu Yanghui was looking forward to Yueyao’s painting. To have captured Yueyao’s wholehearted devotion, this painting must be even better than "Bamboo Garden."