The corners of Yuan Hao's lips twitched, and then he turned to ask Yan Jingxuan: "What about you? Don't say that you like both paintings."
Yan Jingxuan: "..."
Why couldn't I say anything when we got here? He didn't want to do such an offending thing. He thought for a while and said, "Since it's so difficult to make a choice, why not just draw lots? Whoever you catch will be the one. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Yuan Hao was speechless, and he scolded angrily: "Shut up."
After asking around, no one gave him a result. In fact, he felt that Xiao Chengyi and Wang Zefang must be able to identify which painting was Mu Yun'an's, so he asked for their opinions.
But I didn't expect that they were very thieves.
But one of the two works had to be chosen, so Yuan Hao could only ask Xuan Du: "What does the Imperial Master think?"
Xuandu said: "I prefer that splash-ink landscape painting."
Yuan Hao raised his eyebrows: "Why?"
Xuandu said in a calm voice: "The cursive calligraphy is good, but the person who wrote it is too ambitious for fame and fortune. The four words "Long Live Qianqiu" are more likely to be written for your majesty. It seems to be deliberately trying to please me, so I don't like it."
When Yuan Hao heard this, he was shocked to realize that what Xuan Du said was not unreasonable. The words "Long Live Qianqiu" really revealed the ambition of the person who wrote it.
Looking at this calligraphy again, Yuan Hao just felt that there was an ulterior motive.
He narrowed his eyes and pointed at the splash-ink landscape with his big hand: "The leader of today's Hundred Flowers Banquet is the owner of this splash-ink landscape."
Concubine Yan was overjoyed when she heard this. She knelt down and said, "On behalf of Huihe County Lord, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Yuan Hao was stunned for a moment, and then he realized: "This splash-ink painting was made by the county chief?"
Concubine Yan said: "Isn't it? Your Majesty didn't know that the county master was dancing while painting, and there were butterflies falling on it after she finished painting.
I think the painting by the county lord is more outstanding, but the eldest princess prefers Princess Kangle’s cursive calligraphy. We were deadlocked, so we came to ask your majesty to make a decision."
Yuan Hao nodded: "I didn't expect the county master to be so talented at such a young age. She is the leader of the hundred flowers. According to my decree, the county master Huihe is made Princess Huihe and has the same honor as the princess."
The implication is that although Mu Yun'an is named the princess, she is actually equal to the princess.
Xiao Chengyi hurriedly stood up and bowed, and said in a loud voice: "On behalf of my sister, I would like to thank your majesty for your gift. Long live our emperor!"
Yuan Hao helped Xiao Chengyi up and said: "General Mu guarded the border and defended the country for me. He worked hard and accomplished a lot. Naturally, I can't treat her daughter badly, and you. I have decided to let you enter the Hanlin Academy as a editor. What do you think?"
how?"
Xiao Chengyi was flattered, he lowered his head and said: "I will do my best to serve your Majesty."
"good."
Yuan Hao patted Xiao Chengyi's shoulder and liked his attitude very much.
Everyone stood up to congratulate Xiao Chengyi. You must know that not just anyone can enter the Hanlin Academy.
Although the Hanlin is only responsible for documents and national history and does not have any real power, in fact, entering the Hanlin is just a formality. Generally, within three years, the Hanlin can be promoted to the three provinces and six departments.
Only those who are highly valued by His Majesty are qualified to enter the Hanlin Academy and eventually gain power over the world.