"It's rare that Jinghuafang is open for three days. Normally it's difficult for us to get in."
"I heard that there has been a change of class leader in the workshop, and the people who came back are all from Bianjing."
"What class leader? Do you think this is an opera singer? The one in Jinghuafang is called the aunt in charge. This time it is Master Qi and his disciples who are coming from Bianjing to prepare for the silk sculpture competition!"
"Silk sculptures? Clay figurines? How difficult is this? My children can do it."
"You and I have different knowledge and cannot share the same path. I hope you keep a distance from me."
"I'm here just for fun, why should I take it so seriously? I have a heart disease and need heart medicine."
The two of them were choking on fire, and walked around until they arrived at Dianmao Terrace. Today, in the prosperous times, Dianmao Terrace was being received by the Ministry of Etiquette. When they saw the two people arguing endlessly, they said, "You two, you two! If the dispute continues like this, please leave this place."
The official handed over a ribbon, "Tie it around your wrist and use it to enter."
The side hall was the viewing area for everyone. The furnishings in the room had already been vacated, and wooden display racks were put on them. Listed on them were various exquisite silk sculptures, including people, birds, earth beasts... and flowers made of silk tie-dye.
, the officials next to it sprinkled water, just like the real ones; the most outstanding thing is the imitation of Tang Sancai horses, there are three horses, each showing different jumping postures, the people on the horse have different expressions, frightened,
Joy. Whether it’s the horse in Tang Sancai or the person on the horse, they are all made of silk sculptures. The metal wire frames the appearance of the horse, and is sewn finely line by line. Colored threads are then used to outline from the outside and connect the horse’s back.
The face of the silk child is painted on a white coarse cloth, with light eyebrows and red lips, and a high bun. Although the whole body is fat, it has the style of the Tang Dynasty. On the other end of the exhibition stand are the tools used for silk sculpture, gold
Scissors, files, colorful threads. People walked forward in order, talking about the craftsmanship of Master Qi. After leaving the side hall, there was the main hall. Everyone went out from the side door here. There was an endless queue outside the square.
When I came in, I just wanted to see the true appearance of the three-color silk sculptures of the Tang Dynasty. From the side entrance, there was a long corridor in the main hall. After extending the corridor, I went straight into the main hall.
The main hall is a quiet place without the crowds. Master Qi arrived at Daming Mansion in the evening the day before yesterday. After settling in for a while, he entered the workshop. From the day before yesterday, all the embroiderers in Jinghua Square began to work hard and help.
Master Qi's disciples put up display racks and silk products. The princess and Du Juan took the girl into the workshop to make a book. As in the past, everyone avoided talking about the princess's identity. Now the only one in the workshop who doesn't know the princess's identity is the girl.
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The hall was quiet. I heard a "clang" sound occasionally, and I don't know who dropped the needle in his hand. Master Qi didn't care about this. In his sixties, he walked around among the various embroiderers, giving guidance from time to time. The disciples
As soon as I sat next to each embroiderer, my hands were busy. Most of the embroiderers were not used to these disciples, and each of them had questions: Master Qi arranged for everyone to sit together, and they didn't know what he meant.
"If you can succeed in silk art, you can make good products. You must not work behind closed doors. Cooperation with each other is also particularly important. I was familiar with all your strengths and weaknesses before I came to Jinghuafang. These disciples under me are not very talented.
But you can still have some exchanges. A silk baby has more than a dozen processes, each of which requires careful consideration, and each of which requires your utmost cooperation. From molding, painting and dyeing to exquisite tailoring, nothing can be careless. In my place,
Communication is the first priority, and now that Jinghuafang has been revitalized and shouldered its mission, we must do everything in detail."
Master Qi's words made sense. Such a lively atmosphere had already broken through the previous shackles. After walking and walking, Master Qi noticed Du Xiaoniang and couldn't believe his eyes. He looked around and leaned down to look at the work in Du Xiaoniang's hands.
"Little girl, may I ask which family you are from?" Master Qi mistakenly thought that the girl was not from the family.
Du Juan sat aside, stood up and bowed, "Master, I am also a member of the family."
"Really?" Master Qi doubtfully picked up the embroidery that the girl had just finished on the table. "Although the workmanship is rough, it has its own ideas. He is still young and can be made to this level. It can be considered a talent. The future is formidable.
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"Thank you, Master, for your compliments." The girl stood up and thanked her.
One-to-one learning from each other. Although Master Qi's disciples studied together with everyone in Jinghuafang, their skills were even higher than those in Jinghuafang. However, after a few days, the embroiderers also learned something. It was just when painting heads on silk sculptures.
, Du Juan was in a dilemma.
White coarse cloth wraps the head mold made of cold water stone. The girls paint on the coarse cloth. When they succeed, they take it off and hand it to Master Qi. If they fail, they can only use another coarse cloth and start over. There are three or four coarse cloths on the table.
They were all failures. The pen in Du Juan's hand was not in control. She copied this painting many times, and the eyes, lips, nose, and pretty face always deviated or were heavily stained with ink.
Du Juan took a deep breath and looked to the side to look at the princess and her mother. They were as lifelike as real people. The two of them were immersed in it, and Du Juan couldn't bear to disturb them.
Master Qi came over, glanced at Du Juan's painting, and pointed out the problem, "The brush tip is too ink-stained, and his hand is unstable. The coarse cloth will be stained when it comes in contact with water. If you increase the brush tip and dye it with less ink, you can try it."
Du Juan followed Master Qi's instructions and changed the height of the brushstrokes. Sure enough, the heavy ink staining on the coarse cloth no longer existed, and the facial lines drawn were indeed more delicate. Master Qi nodded with satisfaction, "The facial expression is the first of the facial features.
The foundation of joy, anger, sorrow, and joy is not as big as the face of a hand, but it contains the life of the silk boy. It requires more practice. Only with familiarity can the writing be like Ma Liang, who touches the cloth and produces flowers."
Master Qi just said a few words, and Du Juan suddenly realized that she had gained a lot. Since Master Sun left, Jinghuafang has taken on a new look. It is a blessing to see such a big change in a few days. After leaving the hall, everyone has gained something. Du Juan wants to say thanks.
When I saw Master Qi, I turned around and found that Master Qi was missing.
"What are you looking at?" It was the princess, holding the little girl's hand and walking out.
"Master Qi just understood my confusion. I wanted to thank you here, but he has already left."
"What's the matter? It's not too late for you to ask again when I go to court tomorrow."
That was true, but the more the princess said this, the more worried Du Juan became, as she might not know one day that she would no longer belong here.
"Mother!" My mother saw a familiar figure from a distance.
"Mother, why are you here?"
"Today is my first class. I happened to have nothing to do at home, so I came over to take a look. When I first entered the workshop, I was very shocked. I am really relieved that my mother is here."
Du Juan and the princess each said hello, and the mother and daughter left. The young lady said goodbye to the two sisters, and the princess said, "What a wonderful family, I should have stood up earlier, so that the young lady wouldn't have to suffer so many grievances."
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"It's not too late for you to stand up. At least the current Jinghuafang is the way we all like it."
"With my mother's family background, it will definitely be difficult for her to live in Jinghuafang in the future. The cost of silk sculpture is also very expensive. We still need to help her more."
Du Juan looked at the princess, but she didn't say anything. The princess cares about the world, and even common people like Xiao Niang care about her. If she becomes a king, she will be a wise king; if she becomes a queen, she will also benefit the famous mansion.
The people slowly dispersed, and the quietness of the past returned to the place. However, after this morning, Jinghuafang is no longer the sacred place that everyone said is unattainable. Princes, nobles, dignitaries, white people, dawns, old people and children can enter the place.