As soon as these words came out, not to mention everyone else was silent, even General Ashina was silent for a long time before saying: "A very powerful calligrapher, who can be called the King of Bells together with the calligraphy sage Wang Xizhi, the sage Lao Tzu was painted by him
, there is only one original work, but there are many imitations.”
General Qibi was shocked and asked: "So scholars like his calligraphy and painting very much?"
General Ashina nodded, "There are very few surviving paintings of his, and this picture of the sage Laozi is the best among them, so it is even more precious."
General Qibi confirmed again: "So this painting is authentic?"
General Ashina was not very sure either, so he looked at Kong Jijiu.
Kong Jijiu nodded proudly, and was about to talk about the seal from the brushstrokes of the painting, when Qibi Heli waved his hand and said, "I bought it."
The wealthy businessman who had put the painting on display in April and had not yet sold it immediately perked up and hinted to General Qibi: "This painting is a bit expensive."
General Qibi asked directly: "How much is it?"
After hearing the quotation, it was indeed expensive, but he didn't give in. He sent someone back to move two things, and said to the wealthy businessman: "Do you want money, or do you want to barter with me? These things are from the palace of Goguryeo in the past."
Good things, such as this coral tree, are not rare in the world, but it is not easy to buy. Do you want it? If you want it, I will exchange it with you. If you don’t want it, I will sell it to you directly in exchange for gold and silver."
The wealthy businessman took one look at the coral and a box of pearls he brought out, and agreed to barter without thinking.
So Kong Jijiu could only cover his heart and watch as such a good painting fell into the hands of a big boss who didn't even know who Zhong Yao was.
Even the eyes he looked at Ashina were full of melancholy.
General Ashina did not expect Qibi Heli to do this, because he knew that he wanted to give the painting to his savior Bai Shan, so it was not easy to snatch it from him.
The painting changed hands and was given to Bai Shan by Qibi Heli.
Kong Jijiu was looking at the painting with the regret of losing a lover at this time. He said: "The painting is a real painting and a good painting. It is better to fall into your hands than to fall into Qibi Heli's hands."
At least Bai Shan knows how to appreciate it, right?
But my heart still hurts.
There was once a painting in front of him that made his heart beat, but he had no money, so he missed it. Goodbye, it already belonged to someone else.
If such a good painting were in the hands of Ashina, he could not only observe it all the time, but also buy it from Ashina after collecting enough money. But if it fell into the hands of Bai Shan, it basically belonged to the Bai family.
It's a family heirloom.
I don’t know how many years it will be before it spreads again.
Kong Jijiu didn't think he could survive until then.
After being sad for a while, Kong Jijiu stared at the painting without moving.
Bai Shan could only say: "If you like the sacrificial wine, you can come and see it from time to time."
Kong Jijiu's face finally looked better and he nodded.
Bai Shan got such a good painting, so he naturally wanted to invite people to appreciate it. However, he didn't call many people, so he invited Mr. Tang, Yin You and Liu Shangshu, a few people who might know painting and have good relationships.
come over.
Of course, Qibi Heli, the person who sent the painting, was also invited.
Seeing that Bai Shan liked the painting so much, Qibi Heli laughed happily. After the banquet, he ran into the palace to show off to the emperor, "Your Majesty's idea is a good one. Mr. Bai likes the painting I gave him very much."
The emperor smiled and asked, "What painting did Aiqing give him?"
"Zhong Yao's Picture of the Sage Lao Tzu."
Qibi Heli finally remembered Zhong Yao.
When the emperor heard this, he was a little jealous and said quietly: "I am the ancestor of my Li family."
Qibi Heli:......
However, the emperor simply said that it was just a matter of teasing Qibi Heli. He had many things to do and did not take this matter to heart.
The New Year is coming soon. He has accomplished several major events this year that are worthy of celebration. This year he will have a good time no matter what.
So he asked Qibi Heli, "How is the pension for the soldiers being done?"
Qibi Heli: "... I will turn around and ask Duke Zhao and Ashina?"
Why should you ask him this kind of question?
Is it okay that he is not responsible for logistics? Shouldn't we ask him when he will return to the grassland?
By the way, when can he go back?
The emperor stopped talking. He didn't want to talk to him, so he waved his hand and said, "Ai Qing, you are tired from drinking and watching ceremonies today. Go back and rest."
Qibi Heli also stood up and asked before leaving, "Your Majesty, when will I go back?"
The emperor said: "Let's leave after the New Year."
He said: "My dear, maybe you haven't had fun with me for many years, but this year we have a lot of fun."
Qibi Heli immediately said: "I have no problem, but the Hu soldiers who follow me will always go home to celebrate the New Year. I would also like to ask your majesty to reward them with something so that they can take it back and enjoy it with their families."
The emperor thought for a while and felt that his internal treasury was quite full, so he nodded in agreement.
He also gained a lot from the Battle of Liaodong. This time, the Hu troops made great contributions, and he indeed wanted to give them some rewards.
Even though they had divided part of the spoils among themselves before, there was a difference between what was privately held and what was given as a reward.
Qibi Heli saw that he had obtained benefits for his men, so he left with satisfaction.
After the crowning ceremony, Bai Shan and Zhou Man saw off the guests together. In the end, only Yin or a few stayed, planning to have another dinner.
Wei Yu was originally going to leave, but considering that the princess was emotionally unstable recently, he also stayed. Then he went to Zhou Man when he saw the opportunity, hoping that she could take a look at the princess, "I don't know if she is sick or not."
What's wrong, I always cry easily."
He said helplessly: "The princess hardly cried before. The nun who served the princess said that it is normal for a woman to cry when she is pregnant. She told me not to take it personally and just be more tolerant, but I feel..."
He paused and then said: "If a person is lukewarm, neither sick nor in pain, how can he cry? And he is still crying so sadly. The princess must be sick, otherwise she must be in pain somewhere."
Man Bao asked him, "Have you asked the princess?"
Wei Yu sighed: "I asked, but the princess always said that she would be fine after crying for a while."
But how could it get better? She was so angry that she kicked him, and now she can't get better.
In fact, Wei Yu is also very confused. He is also a husband and a father for the first time, so he is very inexperienced.
Man Bao thought for a while and then said: "As a close relative and a distant couple, it is better for the prince-in-law to pay more attention to the princess. Some answers do not need to be spoken by the patient himself, and the answers he gets are also answers, because sometimes even the patient may not know what is wrong with him.
.”
Wei Yu didn't understand. He looked at Zhou Man with confusion.
Man Bao turned around and went to find Chang Yu. She took him to an upstairs building facing the garden. When he opened the window, he could see people talking around the stove in the open pavilion of the garden.
Man Bao turned his back to Chang Yu and said: "I have seen your pulse and there is nothing wrong with the fetus, so you have a psychological problem, and the illness in your heart is also a disease. Are you willing to let me treat you?"