Ewanzhai has tall wooden pillars and a broad layout.

There was an endless stream of guests coming and going, and it was a bit crowded.

"Sir, madam, are you buying paintings?" A young boy came over and smiled flatteringly.

"Selling paintings." Cheng Muqing shook the long wooden tube in his hand twice, "Please find someone to identify it."

The boy's eyes quickly glanced at the two of them, and he smiled and said, "Wait a moment."

Cheng Muqing nodded and took Lin Heng to the side to sit down.

Considering that guests would be tired from walking, Emanzai specially set up tables and chairs in some corners. There were soft cushions on the low wooden tables, and tea sets were placed on the wooden tables beside them.

In order to avoid being spotted by thieves, Cheng Muqing and Lin Heng changed into low-key clothes before leaving. Now they wore masks and mingled with the crowd, completely looking like ordinary people.

Maybe it was for this reason that the boy at Emanzhai was a little lazy. After waiting for a long time, the boy came out to invite the two of them.

The two of them followed the boy toward the appraisal site and passed the auction venue on the way.

The auction venue is in a room on the second floor, with gauze curtains hanging on both sides. Looking in, you can just see the auction site.

Cheng Muqing took a glance and saw that the auction item was a picture of a woman buried with flowers.

"The painting is not bad." Cheng Muqing raised his eyebrows and whispered in Lin Heng's ear, "It's just not as good as the one we have."

The boy leading the way looked at the two of them subconsciously, feeling a little hesitant.

What are the identities of these two people?

Cheng Muqing met his gaze nonchalantly and raised his head slightly, "The painting I'm holding in my hand is no worse than the one you auctioned."

"Whose painting are you two holding in your hands?" the boy asked in a low voice.

"It belongs to...Prince Qi." Cheng Muqing rolled his eyes, "We are the maids and servants of Prince Qi's mansion. We happened to have the prince's authentic work and came here to auction it."

"Puch~"

The boy didn't say anything, and the man standing aside was the first to laugh.

Cheng Muqing could hear the disdain in his laughter. As a protector, she immediately frowned and said in a serious tone, "Why are you laughing?"

"Are you guys new to Prince Qi's Mansion?" The man turned around and smiled at her, "That wimp Prince Qi doesn't know anything. Even if he can draw anything... it's all worthless things. You two still have to wait for me to see him."

Where can the treasure be auctioned? Haha~"

Hearing this, Lin Heng's eyelashes trembled slightly.

Because she was holding Lin Heng's hand, Cheng Muqing could clearly feel his hand tightening slowly. She moved her steps and stood in front of Lin Heng, "How dare you insult His Highness King Qi in public! Besides, you

How do you know he can’t draw?”

"I insulted King Qi?" The man couldn't help laughing, shaking his head and looking around, "Who saw it? Who heard it?"

People around him looked away. They were all sensible people and would not wade into this muddy water.

"Look, no one heard it." The man twitched his lips, "I heard that the Queen often rewards Prince Qi with many things. Could this painting in your hands be a gift from the Queen? Well... it must be so, Prince Qi.

How can I know ink painting if I am ignorant and don’t know a few Chinese characters?”

Cheng Muqing no longer refuted, but directly pulled the drawing paper out of the long tube, waved his long arm, and put the drawing away.

In an instant, the portrait of the woman appeared in front of everyone.

"This was painted by the King of Qi, and the person in the painting is the current Princess of Qi."

Her voice was loud, with the sharpness unique to women, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.

The venue changed from silence at the beginning to noisy——

"That was painted by King Qi? It's a pretty good painting."

"Who is the woman in the painting? She is so beautiful. She is my type."

"This painting is good? Is it just Princess Qi Zhang who looks like this? Why do I remember that Princess Qi looks a bit heroic?"

"..."

There were noisy voices all around, and most of them expressed admiration for the painting and doubts about King Qi's strength.

"What do you think of this painting? How much is it worth?" Cheng Muqing asked loudly.

The crowd fell silent for a moment.

Just when Cheng Muqing's heart was pounding, a greasy middle-aged man in the crowd raised his hand.

"One hundred taels!"

Maybe it was because someone raised their hands, and then many more people raised their hands to price futures.

"One hundred and ten taels!"

"One hundred and thirty taels!"

…

"Look, your painting is pretty good." Cheng Muqing raised his head, quite proud of himself.

Lin Heng, who was standing behind her, looked through her tall body at the group of men with greed in their eyes, feeling a little uncomfortable.

"They don't think my paintings are good, but they are greedy for the beauty of the people in the paintings." Lin Heng suddenly said, "I don't want to sell you."

How did it become selling me? It was obviously just a painting... Cheng Muqing was ashamed.

"Yes, I know." Cheng Muqing put away the drawing paper, scanned it around, and finally landed on the man who had just looked disdainful.

The man's back was straightened, his face still full of disdain, "How can you prove that this is the original work of King Qi? What if it was made by a painter in the palace?"

"Then how do you believe it?" Cheng Muqing raised his eyebrows, "If you don't... let King Qi draw one for you personally?"

"Ha~ Of course that's best..."

"Brother Feng."

A warm voice sounded, and a tall and slender young man climbed up the stairs and came slowly. The young man had handsome features and an elegant demeanor. He looked like a knowledgeable bachelor.

The man who had looked disdainful just now suddenly had a smile on his face. He nodded towards the young man, "Xu Jin, why are you here?"

"It's better to come by chance." The corners of the lips of the gentle young man named "Xu Jin" were slightly curved. His eyes fell on Cheng Muqing and Lin Heng for a moment, and then moved away. He patted Fengyao with his fan and said, "Yes.

If you spare others and spare them, why go against the people of Prince Qi's palace?"

"I don't like Princess Qi, nor do I like Prince Qi." Fengyao snorted coldly, "The most important thing is that I don't believe Prince Qi is capable of this."

"Brother Feng..." Xu Jin shook his head slightly towards him, signaling him not to say more.

Why is he here? Cheng Muqing subconsciously adjusted the mask on his face.

"Let's go." Lin Heng suggested as if he noticed something was wrong with her.

"Yeah." Cheng Muqing nodded and turned to leave.

"Hey? Why are you leaving? No more selling paintings?" Feng Yao suddenly became excited when he saw that she was leaving, "Maybe you want to take advantage of the chaos to escape?"

"Why should I run away?" Cheng Muqing paused.

"Because you can't prove that the painting in your hand is from King Qi..."

"Be safe, Princess Qi." Xu Jin suddenly said, while he pressed Feng Yao, he bowed and saluted.

Feng Yao was stunned for a moment, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Did he recognize me?

"Young Master Feng, I don't know where Prince Qi and I have offended you." Cheng Muqing put away the surprise in his eyes, took off his mask, and looked at him quietly, "Since you don't believe His Highness so much, why not let His Highness Prince Qi give it to you?"

Draw a picture on the spot?" Now that she has been recognized, there is no need for her to hide.

Seeing the appearance of the person in front of him, Fengyao's expression darkened, but he still acted like a stubborn duck, "Okay! Then let me see what His Highness Prince Qi is capable of!"

"Come here!" He did what he said. Cheng Muqing immediately called the boy, "I will serve you with pen and ink!"

The boy was still in a state of confusion, and he didn't react until he heard Cheng Muqing call him again.

"Princess Qi, there is no need to trouble Prince Qi. We believe His Highness Prince Qi is capable." Xu Jin stood sideways in front of Feng Yao, with a gentle expression and respectful words, "Princess, please forgive my friend for provoking..."
Chapter completed!