Although Li Qingzhao was born into a distinguished family and had never been short of money since she was a child, her biggest hobby in her life was collecting ancient paintings on gold and stone. In this regard, she was quite similar to her husband Zhao Mingcheng, but this was a money-consuming hobby.
After so many years, this couple has spent a fortune on their family property. They usually live frugally and never spend a penny carelessly. Women like Mrs. Qin, Bai Qiannuo, and Feng Yinu all
She was very delicate. She went out in sedan chairs and carriages, not to mention food and clothing. In comparison, Li Qingzhao was like a peasant woman, not like the wife of a high official.
It’s so sad!
"Master Li, this is your painting."
Shopkeeper Liu folded the scroll and handed it to Li Qi respectfully. As for Li Qingzhao on the side, he didn't even look at it.
It seems that no matter what era, if you have money, you are a master. If you don't have money in your pocket, you have to pretend to be a grandson.
"It's time to work."
Li Qi took the painting and threw it towards Maqiao, "Go on."
Li Qi's casual throw almost scared the soul out of Li Qingzhao. Even if you don't know how to appreciate paintings, you can't ruin them like this. But when you think about it, Li Qi plans to hang this painting in your latrine.
Then I felt relieved.
"This is more than a hundred paintings. How could you be so casual?"
Ma Qiao, a master, was in a hurry in order to catch this painting.
Li Qi smiled and shook his head, cupped his hands towards Li Qingzhao and said, "Sister Qingzhao, I'll take my leave first."
Li Qingzhao's attention was still on the painting in Ma Qiao's hand, and he was slightly startled. He nodded slightly, looked at the painting again, and sighed deeply, with an expression as if he was about to be reunited with his own flesh and blood.
General separation.
Li Qi shook his head secretly and said to Shopkeeper Liu: "Shopkeeper Liu, as long as you have the receipt in hand, you can go to Zuixianju to get money at any time."
"Hey, hey, I know."
"Well, then I'll leave first."
"Master Li, please go slowly."
As soon as he came out of the shop, Ma Qiao said depressedly: "Master Li, what are you doing? This is not one or two guan, but a hundred and fifty guan. Ordinary people may not be able to earn so much money in their lifetime. You
Isn’t it a bit wasteful to throw so much money away just for defecation?”
Li Qi smiled and said: "Maqiao, as a businessman, saving money is the stupidest way to make money. People who don't know how to spend money can't make money. I work hard to make money, not just to spend it."
Well, are you planning to take it to the coffin? I spend money to be happy. This is a matter of course. Maybe you can't understand it, but I just think it's worth it."
Ma Qiao saw that there was no trace of happiness on his face, and he couldn't help but wonder: "Then are you really happy? Why can't I see it?"
Li Qi shook his head and said: "It's not the time to be happy now. Just watch, the value will be reflected later."
"Are you so awesome?"
Ma Qiao glanced at him dubiously.
At this moment, Li Qingzhao's voice came from behind, "Master Li, please wait a moment."
"Look. Here it comes."
Li Qi smiled and turned around. Seeing Li Qingzhao trotting towards him, he pretended to be surprised and said, "Huh? Sister Qingzhao, call me."
Li Qingzhao nodded, his face slightly red.
Li Qi felt like a bright mirror in his heart and asked with a smile: "I wonder what sister Qingzhao wants from me?"
Li Qingzhao blushed, hesitated for a while, and then whispered: "Didn't you just say that you wanted to find the picture of Concubine Yang emerging from the bath?"
Li Qi's eyes flashed, but he said depressedly: "Yes, but I haven't found it after searching for a long time, so I have to settle for the next time."
settle for the next best thing?
Li Qingzhao secretly sighed, made up his mind, nodded and said: "It's a coincidence, I happened to have collected a picture of Lady Yang emerging from the bath." When she said this, her cheeks were dizzy, and there was blood on her forehead.
Fragrant sweat.
This sister Qingzhao can't even tell a lie. How can there be such a coincidence in the world.
Li Qi did not expose her, and said in surprise: "Oh? But that picture of Concubine Yang half-wrapped in red silk, with her fragrant shoulders exposed, looking back with a charming smile, and the sixth palace of pink and white colorless concubine taking a bath?"
"ah?"
Li Qingzhao was slightly startled, nodded with difficulty, and said hesitantly: "It's exactly the picture you were talking about."
"Oh, sister Qingzhao, why didn't you tell me earlier? If I had known, I wouldn't have bought this crappy painting."
Li Qi complained, and then said: "I wonder if sister Qingzhao can give up her love and give me the painting. Money is not an issue."
Bad painting? Do you appreciate it?
Li Qingzhao stared at the painting in Ma Qiao's hand hungrily and said, "If Master Li is willing, I am willing to trade that painting for the picture of wealth and honor you just bought."
"This is not good." Li Qi was very confused.
Li Qingzhao's face tightened and he said anxiously: "What? Don't you want to?"
Li Qi shook his head and said: "That's not the case. I just think it's a bit of an advantage for me to exchange this bad painting for your picture of the imperial concubine taking a bath. Otherwise, I'll give you some more money."
Ma Qiao listened on the sidelines and stamped his feet anxiously. What happened to Master Li today? His usual shrewdness was gone.
Li Qingzhao shook his head hurriedly and said: "No, no, no, I took advantage. You don't have to spend any more money, just change it."
"That's okay. Sister Qingzhao, do whatever you say."
Li Qi waved his hand and said: "Ma Qiao, give the painting to sister Qingzhao."
"ah?"
Ma Qiao was startled, leaned his head over, and whispered in Li Qi's ear: "Master Li, this is one hundred and fifty strings. I haven't even covered it yet, so you just gave it away like this."
Li Qi glared sideways and said, "Why are you so long-winded? Why don't you hurry up?"
"Okay. Don't regret it later."
Ma Qiao reluctantly handed the painting to Li Qingzhao.
Li Qingzhao's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to reach out her hand, but when she reached halfway, she took it back.
Li Qi asked in astonishment: "What? Sister Qingzhao doesn't want to change?"
Li Qingzhao shook his head slightly and said: "No, no. I want to wait until I show you the picture of Lady Yang coming out of the bath. If you are satisfied, we can exchange it."
"You don't have to go to such trouble. I don't believe you, sister Qingzhao. You can just take it. Anyway, I bought this painting to give it to the latrine to relieve my boredom." Li Qi said anxiously, almost saying that he was cheating.
In fact, Li Qi didn't want to buy this painting. It was too much money. Naturally, the reason why he bought this painting was to give it to Li Qingzhao and spend a little money for his idol. It didn't matter, he didn't have any money anyway.
He lacked this little money, but he knew that with Li Qingzhao's character, if you just gave it to her, she would never accept it, so he deliberately said something and hung it in the latrine. Li Qingzhao loved this painting so much, how could he let it go?
He has ruined this painting, and he will definitely try his best to take it away from him.
However, Li Qi never expected that Li Qingzhao would come up with the idea of painting a picture of Lady Yang taking a bath in exchange for him. If that were the case, it would be the best thing. Li Qingzhao was looking forward to the picture of the erotic palace that Li Qingzhao painted.
ah.
"How can this be done? I think it would be more appropriate to change one painting at a time." Li Qingzhao said firmly.
Li Qi also knew Li Qingzhao's stubborn temper, so he nodded helplessly and said, "Okay then, when will you come and change?"
Li Qingzhao thought for a while and said, "Three days from now. What do you think?"
"I have no problem." Li Qi chuckled.
"It's just that you must not hang this painting in your latrine." Li Qingzhao begged.
Sweating! Do you believe this? It seems that in front of the famous picture, sister Qingzhao’s IQ immediately turned negative.
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I won't dare give you a smelly painting."
Li Qingzhao nodded with a wry smile.
Li Qi took advantage of the opportunity and invited: "Sister Qingzhao, as the saying goes, it's better to meet by chance if you want to invite me. It's noon now, so why not have a younger brother serve as a host and find a restaurant for a casual meal. I wonder what sister Qingzhao would like?"
Li Qi had always wanted to seriously invite Li Qingzhao to have a meal. Of course, he had no idea about Li Qingzhao. He just wanted to get to know Li Qingzhao and see what kind of woman this most talented woman in history was. But the invitation
He tried several times but failed, which made him feel quite regretful. He finally got such a good opportunity today, how could he let it go.
Li Qingzhao originally wanted to reject him, but when he thought that he still wanted something from him, he nodded and said, "Okay then."
Li Qi was overjoyed. He rubbed his hands and looked around to see if there were any better restaurants nearby. However, he didn't see any restaurants nearby. Instead, he saw a familiar and frightening figure. His expression changed and he hurriedly said: "Sister Qingzhao, no.
Sorry, I just remembered that I still have something to do, so I owe you this meal and I will pay it back another day."
With that said, he turned his back and left.
This change was so fast that Li Qingzhao didn't even have time to react, so he stood speechless for a while.
"Master, Master."
But before Li Qi took two steps, there was a scream from behind that made his hair stand on end.
Oh my God! Spare me.
Li Qi thought he didn't hear it and instead quickened his pace.
"Master Li Qi, please stay."
Li Qingzhao was slightly startled, and subconsciously shouted: "Master Li, someone called you." After saying that, she turned to look at the man again, with a startled look on her face, and blurted out: "Master Zhang?"
I saw Zhang Zeduan running towards Li Qi without caring about his image.
Li Qi was complaining in his heart, but he also knew that he was doomed today. He turned around, glanced at Li Qingzhao, and smiled, but his smile was uglier than crying.
"Master, I finally found you."
Zhang Zeduan ran to Li Qi and gasped.
"Master?"
Li Qingzhao looked at Li Qi in surprise.
"He called me Master Li."
Li Qi said something to cover up, then forced out a smile, cupped his hands towards Zhang Zeduan and said: "I didn't expect to meet Mr. Zhang here, what a coincidence!"
Zhang Zeduan bowed respectfully and said, "Master, I came to see you specially."
No. You can find all of these. It seems that my luck has run out today.
Li Qi's face was full of depression that could not be concealed.
Li Qingzhao became more and more confused as he listened. He bowed to Zhang Zeduan and said, "Qingzhao has met Bachelor Zhang."
Only then did Zhang Zeduan notice Li Qingzhao and hurriedly returned the greeting: "It turns out to be Mrs. Zhao. Sorry. Sorry."
Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "How dare you, how dare you."
Zhang Zeduan asked curiously: "Is it possible that Mrs. Zhao also came to the master to learn painting?"
"Learn painting from him?"
Li Qingzhao couldn't believe his ears, and said in surprise: "What does Bachelor Zhang mean by this? Do you want to take Master Li as your disciple?"
Zhang Zeduan said proudly: "Exactly, I just became a disciple of Master a few days ago."
Li Qi hurriedly said: "Master Zhang, please don't talk nonsense. I only promised to teach you painting, but I didn't promise to accept you as my disciple."
Zhang Zeduan bowed and said: "I understand. Zhang's qualifications are still shallow and he is not qualified to be your apprentice."
o, m, g. You still have very little qualifications, so it’s hard for anyone to survive.
Li Qi slapped his forehead and said fiercely: "Mr. Zhang, I made it very clear last time. It's not that your qualifications are low. It's that I'm not qualified. If you call me master again, I won't teach you painting."
"
"No, absolutely no."
Zhang Zeduan's face became tense and he said anxiously: "Master Li, I just won't call you."
Li Qingzhao was dumbfounded. Zhang Zeduan's paintings are now hard to find, and she also liked them very much. If she could get Zhang Zeduan's calligraphy, she would probably be so happy that she couldn't sleep for several nights. But Li Qingzhao never expected that Zhang Zeduan
She was a little at a loss to ask Li Qi to teach him how to draw in such a humble manner. She was secretly surprised, had the world really changed?
Li Qi glanced at Li Qingzhao uneasily. Seeing the strange look on his face, he said with a smile: "Sister Qingzhao, don't be offended, Mr. Zhang is just joking."
Zhang Zeduan immediately shook his head and said: "Zhang is ashamed. Compared with Master Li's paintings, Zhang's paintings are just like the brightness of the sun and the moon compared to the light of candles. They are not the same."
Let me strangle you. Are you still finished?
Li Qi gritted his teeth and whispered: "Mr. Zhang, can you say a few words less? I beg you, okay." He really couldn't afford to embarrass this man.
Seeing Li Qi's unhappy expression, Zhang Zeduan didn't dare to say anything more and nodded dully.
But at this time, Li Qingzhao's curiosity was completely aroused by Zhang Zeduan, and he said with a slight surprise: "I didn't expect Master Li to have such skills. I really want to see him..."
Li Qi was about to cry but said without tears: "Sister Qingzhao, please don't be rude to me anymore. I really can't bear it."
Zhang Zeduan hurriedly said: "Master Li, Mrs. Zhao happens to be here today, why don't you show your hand and let me see you."
Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "Xueshi Zhang's words make sense."
Ma Qiao now recovered from the shock and said, "Master Li, I never thought you could also draw?"
"Can you please stop joining in the fun?"
Li Qi glanced at Ma Qiao angrily. He was already annoyed enough now. Seeing Zhang Zeduan's hungry expression, he hesitated for a while, and finally nodded helplessly and said: "Okay then, little brother
It’s just embarrassing.”
Zhang Zeduan was overjoyed and said: "It is truly a blessing to be able to observe Master Li's painting."
Li Qingzhao looked at Zhang Zeduan dumbfounded, is this still the arrogant Zhang Zeduan I know?
Just then, an old lady carrying a bamboo basket walked towards me and said, "Sell eggs, sell eggs, five cents each."
With a thought in his mind, Li Qi waved to the aunt and said, "Auntie, give me an egg."
Seeing that there was business, the aunt hurried over, took out an egg from the basket and handed it to Li Qi.
Li Qi took the egg and was about to pay for it when Zhang Zeduan on the side paid the money first, then said with a flattering smile: "Master Li, can you wait to eat this egg after you finish painting it?"
"Who said these eggs are for eating?"
As he spoke, Li Qi looked around and said to himself: "It seems that I can only use Shopkeeper Liu's treasure land." After that, he stretched out his hand and said: "Master Zhang, Sister Qingzhao, please."
"Master Li please."
Several people came to Shopkeeper Liu's shop again.
Shopkeeper Liu was shocked when he saw Li Qi leaving and coming back. He thought he was coming to withdraw the painting. Then he saw Zhang Zeduan coming too. Wow, his lips were trembling with excitement. He was also famous in the painting world.
How could I not know Zhang Zeduan, who is currently the number one player in the Hanlin Academy, after having been around for decades? What an honor it is for Zhang Zeduan to visit his shop. He poured tea and set up a table. He was so enthusiastic.
But Zhang Zeduan didn't appreciate it and still stood beside Li Qi. As for the tea, he didn't even glance at it.
Li Qi didn't have time to drink the tea, so he asked shopkeeper Liu to borrow his own special painting tools.
Shopkeeper Liu heard that Li Qi wanted to borrow paper. He thought Zhang Zeduan was going to paint here. He almost jumped with excitement. Without thinking about it, he jumped into the back room. After a while, he put the paper and charcoal into the back room.
Black and wooden boards were taken out.
Li Qigang reached out to take it. Unexpectedly, shopkeeper Liu handed the painting tools to Zhang Zeduan with a flattering look on his face, making him look embarrassed.
Zhang Zeduan took the paper and handed it to Li Qi with an attentive look.
This surprised shopkeeper Liu.
Li Qi gave a wry smile. He took the painting tools, then placed the egg randomly on a chair, posed and started painting.
Zhang Zeduan had been waiting for this day. He didn't know how long he had been waiting. He stood behind Li Qi excitedly and watched intently.
Li Qingzhao also looked at it with full curiosity.
While Li Qi was drawing, he also explained some introductory knowledge of sketching to Zhang Zeduan.
Zhang Zeduan naturally listened very seriously and nodded in his heart.
Soon, the eggs were painted.
Li Qi handed the painting to Zhang Zeduan and said: "Master Zhang, you can't teach painting by talking. Just follow my painting method. Paint thousands of eggs, and you will naturally understand this."
The subtlety of sketching, I will teach you how to draw a portrait when the time comes."
Zhang Zeduan took the painting excitedly, as if he had found a treasure, and nodded and said: "Thank you, Master Li, for your teaching. Zhang is very grateful. Zhang will go back to practice now and say goodbye." As he said this, he bowed his hands to Li Qingzhao and Li Qi.
When they answered, they went out excitedly.
This is really a painting fanatic.
Li Qi shook his head helplessly.
Li Qingzhao also woke up from the shock and asked: "Master Li, you created this painting method yourself."
Li Qi chuckled, nodded shamelessly and said, "Let sister Qingzhao laugh."
Li Qingzhao smiled bitterly and said: "No wonder Master Li looks down on the picture of wealth and wealth in Yantang. It turns out that Master Li is hiding it deeply."
"Sister Qingzhao, don't you understand me? I'm just a rough person. I don't know how to appreciate paintings."
Li Qi was about to cry, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "Sister Qingzhao, let's find a restaurant to fill our stomachs first. I happen to have a few questions to ask you."
Li Qingzhao also felt a little hungry in his stomach, and nodded without being pretentious.
The three of them sat down in a smaller restaurant nearby and ordered a few side dishes.
But Li Qi was a drunkard who didn't care about drinking. As soon as he sat down, he laughed and said: "Sister Qingzhao, I just heard that you are chasing this picture of wealth from Lin'an to here. Is this really true?"
Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "Actually, this matter started more than ten years ago."
No way. Chasing for decades? Damn! If anyone can use this energy to pick up girls, there will be no disadvantages.
Li Qiden suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
Li Qingzhao sighed and said quietly: "I remember that when I was still living in the capital, a man once came to my door with this painting to sell it. At that time, my husband and I wanted to buy this painting, so we sold the painting to him.
I stayed at home as a guest, but unfortunately I was short of money, so I missed this painting in the end. I never thought that last year, when I was in Qingzhou, I heard that this painting had appeared in the capital, so I came here to look for it.
It took me several months to find this painting."
At this point, she paused, with a bitter smile on her lips, and continued: "I found the painting, but I still can't afford it. I talked with shopkeeper Liu for more than half a month, but he still didn't like the money.
Too little."
Li Qiqi said: "Sister Qingzhao, is it worth it for you to work so hard for a painting?"
"Of course it's worth it."
When Li Qingzhao talked about this painting, his face glowed and he said: "I have always liked to collect these ancient paintings on gold and stone. I hope they can be well preserved so as not to fall into the hands of those who don't understand painting at all and be ruined."
, this is also my lifelong long-cherished wish.”
After all, he is my idol. With his talent alone, who else can match him?
Li Qi nodded and said seriously: "You are talking about people like me, right?"
Li Qingzhao was stunned and didn't know how to answer. Indeed, she said he was someone like Li Qi.
Li Qi smiled again and said: "To be honest, I quite agree with Sister Qingzhao's approach. These ancient books, calligraphy and paintings all symbolize the civilization of our Chinese nation for thousands of years. Think about it, if it is hundreds of years later, future generations will
Seeing these different calligraphy and paintings, we can also know the living conditions of human beings in various historical periods and what happened at that time. Sister Qingzhao worked tirelessly just to leave a precious legacy to future generations. Li Qi really admired her very much.
.”
Li Qingzhao never expected that his thoughts would be spoken by a cook, and he seemed to have a better understanding than him. For the first time in his history, he gave Li Qi a sincere smile and said apologetically: "Master Li's
I have benefited a lot from the unique insights. I am ashamed to say that I had many misunderstandings about Master Li before. I hope Master Li can forgive me."
"Sister Qingzhao, don't try to offend me. In fact, you have not misunderstood me at all. I am just a businessman who has fallen in the eyes of money. But I don't think there is anything wrong with this. As the saying goes, everyone has their own ambitions. What you are pursuing is painting.
And what I pursue is money, and everyone is the same, there is no need to distinguish between elegance and tackiness." Li Qi spread his hands and said with a smile.
Li Qingzhao nodded and said with a smile: "What Master Li said is true, but my previous view was too narrow."
"My view is narrower than yours."
Li Qi chuckled and said: "However, Sister Qingzhao, have you ever thought that it would be difficult for you alone to complete this task? Now wars are raging. Wars are happening everywhere. You, a woman, want to survive in this troubled world."
, Protecting these epigraphy, calligraphy and paintings is really difficult. To put it bluntly, if you wait a hundred years from now, your children will cherish them like you do. This is still unknown. Maybe they will because of life.
I was forced to buy the treasure you worked so hard to save. Maybe."
"Children?" Li Qingzhao whispered with a flash of pain in his eyes.
"ah?"
Li Qi couldn't hear clearly and said, "What did you say?"
"nothing!"
Li Qingzhao was slightly startled and realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly changed the subject and said, "What you said makes sense. I have never thought about this. So according to your opinion, what should I do?"
Li Qi sighed and said: "I can't help it. If it were in a peaceful and prosperous age, everything would be easy to say, but these days, there are too many accidents, and even people's lives cannot be guaranteed, let alone these calligraphy and paintings, but I always think
, it is safer for the state to protect these things than for individuals to do so.”
Li Qingzhao snorted, the anger on his face surged, and said: "Now that traitors are in power and the court is incompetent, if I am asked to rely on them, then I might as well rely on myself. I just want a clear conscience."
"That's true."
Li Qi nodded and said: "If it were me, I would rather find a cave in the deep mountains and old forests to bury these calligraphy and paintings in the cave than hand them over to the court."
"This is not a bad idea."
Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "If I can't save them someday, then I will find a cave and bury them."
No. Do you believe me so much?
Li Qi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Don't, these things will be gone after a hundred years of burial. Sister Qingzhao must not act on her own initiative."
Li Qingzhao sighed: "I can save this, but what if I don't do this?"
Li Qi didn't have a good way to deal with this. Seeing her looking sad and seeing how thin her body was, he sighed secretly and said: "You can't force this kind of thing. You can only let it take its course, just like this painting."
, it passed you by for the first time, which proves that it has no connection with you, but you know that you can't get it, but you still chase it all the way to the capital, but what can you do?
?It didn't end up in my hands.
You know you can't do something, but you do it. Why bother? There are so many famous paintings in the world, have you collected them all? No matter what you do, you have to face it with a normal heart. Being right is a blessing in disguise.
Fu, you may lose this painting, but you may get more paintings. This is still unknown. More importantly, your body is the most important. Traveling for a long time will take a lot of toll on your body.
, especially for a woman, it hurts more. If you want to get more, you have to live longer first, but you don’t care about the most important thing. I don’t even charge you money to invite you to get drunk.
If you don't come to Xianju for dinner, I really don't know what you think."
Li Qi knew that Li Qingzhao was very miserable in his later years. It could be said that he lost both his life and wealth, his reputation was ruined, and he was tortured by illness all day long. When he saw this period of history in the past, he really felt bad, but at that time he was unable to change history.
, now that he has this opportunity, he naturally wants to help Li Qingzhao change this, but Li Qingzhao's stubbornness makes him feel helpless.
Li Qi's words made Li Qingzhao fall into deep thought.
After a long time, when she raised her head, Li Qi had disappeared, but Li Qi did not take away the scroll of paintings on the table. (To be continued...)
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