Due to a heavy snowfall, Hua Rujin and Ning Wang's convoy arrived in Jiangxia County, the provincial capital, after traveling for more than ten days.
As soon as I entered the city, I heard that the auction house was auctioning calligraphy and paintings.
Zhu Zhiye and Wu Muning even heard that among the things being auctioned at the auction house, there were actually calligraphy and paintings by the Evil God of Swords and Pens. They immediately became interested, and did not bother to go to the inspector's residence to see Ye Chengwei first. They quickly turned around and said to
Hua Rujin said:
"It has been several years since I saw a masterpiece from the Evil God of Blades and Pens. We can't let others snatch it away. Xiao Hua'er, you go with me to the auction house first, and then go to see Ye Chengwei."
After listening to Wu Mu Ning's words last time, he now called Hua Rujin little girl instead of calling her silly girl. Although Hua Rujin didn't like him calling her that way, in comparison, it was much better than calling her silly girl, so she had no choice but to comply.
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Even though she had been separated from Ye Chengguan for many days, and she was worried about Mu Ran's cousin's case, she was looking forward to seeing Ye Chengguan soon, and didn't want to let him mess with it anymore.
But when she heard the name of the Evil God of Swords and Pens, she couldn't help but ignite the desire to find out.
When he was in Jiangling City, on the birthday of the old lady of the Shu family, Ye Chengguan gave a piece of calligraphy to Mrs. Tao as a birthday gift. When her elegant cousin mentioned this, his face was full of glory. Everyone regarded the calligraphy and painting of the evil god of swords and pens as treasures, but she
I want to see with my own eyes how amazing it is.
Unable to resist the warm invitation from Prince Ning and Wu Muning, she had no choice but to follow them to the auction house first.
When we arrived at the auction house, it was mid-afternoon and it was supposed to be meal time, but the lobby was packed with people and extremely lively.
The three of them squeezed in together and heard the auction house clerk shout loudly: "What will be auctioned next is the last calligraphy of the Evil God of Blades and Pens and the only ink painting of the finale."
Hearing that it was the last piece of calligraphy, Prince Ning couldn't wait to ask someone else: "How many pieces of calligraphy by Evil God of Blades and Pens have been auctioned?"
The man lamented: "We have already auctioned two pieces, both of which were sold for tens of thousands of taels of silver. I just had a chance to see them. I am afraid that the remaining calligraphy and that painting will not fetch tens of thousands of taels of silver."
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"It's too late after all."
Zhu Zhiye and Wu Muning sighed at the same time.
Afraid of missing the last two authentic paintings, Wu Muning hurriedly urged the auction house manager: "Hurry up and bid, don't delay."
Zhu Zhiye was not worried about the money. On the contrary, he was afraid of buying fakes. He asked unhurriedly: "All the previous masterpieces of the Evil God of Dao and Pen appeared in Jinling. Why are the original works of Mr. Dao and Bi now appearing in Jiangxia County?"
Could it be that someone copied it?"
"Young master, you can rest assured. We have sent people to check it. It is indeed the work of the evil god of swords and pens. It was acquired by an old friend of a gentleman. He was forced to sell his original work because of his family's financial difficulties."
As soon as the shopkeeper finished speaking, many people echoed: "This is not wrong. Besides, it is so realistic, even if it is imitated, it is not easy."
Wu Muning is a fan of the evil god of swords and pens. Whether it is her husband's calligraphy or paintings, she knows very well that the paper and ink, seal, brushwork, signature, and even the color used are different from others. Even everyone in Beijing is different.
She can imitate it, so she doesn't worry about buying fakes.
He smiled brightly and said to Zhu Zhiye: "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. How can such a big auction house dare to auction fakes? I have seen your true works."
Zhu Zhiye immediately gave up his worries and hurriedly called out: "Shopkeeper, hurry up and make an offer."
The shopkeeper was also a shrewd person. The two pieces of calligraphy he had just auctioned had already sold for ten thousand taels of silver. As the saying goes, rare things are more valuable. Naturally, the price for this last piece of calligraphy was higher, so he secretly glanced at the boy.
The boy looked at the shopkeeper's gesturing fingers, felt guilty for a while, and said cautiously: "This last piece of calligraphy is the final calligraphy of the evil god of swords and pens during his lifetime. The starting price is ten thousand taels of silver."
Ting'an, who was watching in the dark, almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard the young man say that this was the master's final work. However, the descriptions of the master in the world are different. Some people said that he was a reclusive master from the previous dynasty.
Some people say that he is a white-haired old man who is passionate about mountains and rivers, so he doesn't pay much attention to it.
It's just that even he himself didn't expect that he hadn't sold calligraphy and painting for the young master for several years. Nowadays, more and more people admire the young master's calligraphy and painting.
If the young master is willing, he really wants the young master to change his career, which will be much richer than the money he can earn as an official.
The waiter at the store thought that the price he offered would make the onlookers dare not accept it, but as soon as he opened his mouth, someone stretched out his finger and shouted loudly: "I'll pay twelve thousand taels."
"I will pay fifteen thousand taels."
"I will pay sixteen thousand taels."
"I'll pay twenty thousand taels."
When someone shouted "Twenty thousand taels", the hall was silent for a moment.
Hua Rujin glanced at the bidder. He was wearing mink and velvet. He was probably extremely wealthy.
She can only envy the preferences of these rich people, but she doesn't dare to expect them.
Spending 20,000 taels of silver to buy a piece of calligraphy was, in her opinion, something that only a fool could do.
"Well, if you find a man as capable as the Evil God of Blades and Pens to be your husband, you will be prosperous in this life. You don't have to do anything. You just need to let him paint a few more paintings and write a few calligraphy, and you will be safe and sound.
Live your life.”
Hua Rujin muttered to herself silently, but according to rumors, the life experience of the Evil God of Blades and Pens is extremely secretive. Even if he is not from the previous dynasty, he is still an old man now. If he really meets this person, he is probably not interested anymore.
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Listening to the bidding going around, she was very excited. She could only watch it as a lively event. She turned to Wu Mu Ning and Prince Ning with interest, and saw Wu Mu Ning directly gestured with a few fingers: "I will offer thirty thousand taels."
"Thirty thousand taels?"
Hua Rujin glanced at Wu Mu Ning enviously, regretting not cheating her out of more money.
Seeing silence everywhere, Zhu Zhiye wanted to bid, but was stopped by Wu Muning: "Your Highness, our family loves Mr. Daobi's calligraphy the most. Your Highness, why don't you give this calligraphy to me."
Zhu Zhiye first turned to look at Hua Rujin and asked, "Xiao Hua'er, there are only the last two original works of Mr. Hua Rujin. Do you like any of them?"
Hua Rujin didn't understand what he meant either, but thinking that he had been more and more attentive to her recently, and fearing that he was buying it as a gift to her, she hurriedly shook her head and said: "How do I understand this? Buying it is not a waste of natural resources, and it is not the same as the two.
There’s a fight for position.”
But I still couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain in my heart.
Even if you don't appreciate it, it will only become more and more valuable if you keep it at home.
It's just that Wu Muning regards her as a friend, how can she bear to take away someone's love again.
After hearing her words, Zhu Zhiye nodded to Wu Muning and said, "In that case, I won't fight with you on this painting, but you are not allowed to fight with me on the next painting of Wu Suan."
"Okay, if your highness takes a photo, just let me enjoy it for a few days."
Wu Muning replied happily.
The boy at the court called him several times, but when no one raised the price, he settled on the last piece of calligraphy and sold it to Wu Mu Ning for a high price of 30,000 taels of silver.
In the eyes of everyone with envy and jealousy, Wu Muning took the calligraphy and returned to her seat. Several people watched it together. Wu Muning felt like she had found a treasure and couldn't put it down, holding it in the palm of her hand, for fear that someone would break it accidentally.
Hua Rujin calmly glanced at the calligraphy. The handwriting was indeed very beautiful, but she always felt a little familiar.
A piece of calligraphy by the Evil God of Blades and Pens was auctioned for 30,000 taels of silver. I really don’t know how many taels of silver it would cost to win a painting.
Since she didn't have the strength to collect these authentic works, she just wanted to hold her nerve and see which wrongdoer would dare to compete with Prince Ning next.