Chapter 56 Xiajun Prefecture (8)
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Liu Yixuan didn't know how to explain his time travel experience to the prince of Junzhou, so he could only explain it in a way that they could accept.
"When Wansheng heard about this "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", he didn't want to have a bizarre dream at night. In the dream, Wansheng walked closer to a dim warehouse and found this long scroll in a bookcase. Wansheng carefully opened the scroll and couldn't help but be deeply attracted by the scene on the painting. There were many shops, vendors gathered, men, women, young and old, mules, horses, donkeys and carts! When Wansheng carefully looked at the beginning of the scroll, he found that in a suburb village, a strong horse had only half a body, and a few strange willow trees beside them were lush with branches and leaves. The old people and children in the village were also panicked, wondering what happened?"
Xiang Zhonghui listened carefully to him, at first he was half-believing and half-doubted, not believing in the bizarre dream he said, but later he listened to the description of the content on the painting as he had described, and had to believe that he had indeed seen this painting before, and quickly said:
"The beginning of this painting is indeed a broken piece. When I first saw it, I didn't notice it. I took the painting back to my house to check it carefully, and then I realized it. The court painter Zhang Zeduan offended the emperor because of "The Battle for the Mark of the West Lake". He was dismissed from his official position and demoted to his hometown. I also sent someone to search for it. I wanted to ask why the painter Zhang left this broken piece of pen in the painting. Isn't he afraid that the emperor would notice it and punish him for deceiving the emperor?"
"Oh? I wonder if Qiansui has found Painter Zhang?"
"Oh! I sent someone to the Shandong area to inquire, but I couldn't find the figure of Painter Zhang. Later, from his cousin Zhao Mingcheng, he learned that the Painter Zhang had no intention of becoming an official and had gone to the Jiangnan area to live in seclusion." Xiang Zhonghui sighed repeatedly, and wanted to figure out the reason.
"Oh, so that's it. Wansheng also heard from Manager Qian of the "Gu Dingzhai" in the capital, and wanted to find painter Zhang and ask him clearly. But there was no way to do so, so he came to Junzhou to see this painting. If he had been kind enough for a thousand years, but his wish was fulfilled, he would be grateful to him!" Liu Yixuan said while pretending to sob.
"It turns out that Mr. Liu and the shopkeeper Qian from Gu Dingzhai also know each other. No wonder he can recognize the pearl with wise eyes and recognize the authenticity of my central hall at a glance!"
"Where is it? Even though I am a little trick, how dare I show off in front of the old Qiansheng?"
"Haha, young master, don't be too humble. Since you can tell the authenticity of this ancient painting, you must be a collector. Since ancient times, heroes have been young. The Zhao Mingcheng we just talked about is also a wise talent. At that time, he could tell at a glance that the ancient Zhou Dynasty tripod collected by Taishi Cai was a fake. It once caused a sensation in the capital and is still a good story in the collection world. I believe the young master is also a young talent and needs to give me advice!"
"No, no, no, I dare not give advice. I am not a young talent. I just want to see the picture "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". After reading it, I will return to the capital and will never disturb Qiansui anymore."
"Haha, I see that the young master is very beautiful, and the little brother next to me is also beautiful. He is definitely not a child of ordinary families. Since you don't want to reveal your family background, I don't want to ask more questions. It is not impossible to read the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". However, these days are the annual "Porcelain Appreciation Conference" in my Junzhou. We collect all the people from all over the world, and antique vendors have come to Junzhou to attend the conference. Since the young master is here at this time, how can I miss such a grand event? My Junzhou has produced 108 high-quality porcelain this year. After the "Porcelain Appreciation Conference", thirty-six will be selected to be delivered to the palace. I think the young master is proficient in the collection, so why not go back to the capital after the "Porcelain Appreciation Conference"?"
"This... this... I came to Junzhou this time just to see "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". I had no intention of attending the "Porcelain Appreciation Conference". Besides, I am a little unfamiliar with my juniors, and I can't help a thousand years old!" Liu Yixuan quickly refused. He didn't want to stay in Junzhou for too long, after all, he ran out sneaked out.
"Young Master Liu doesn't know that after my Junzhou porcelain is out of the kiln, I will select thirty-six fine products from thousands of finished products, and the remaining waste products will be smashed and destroyed. At the annual "Porcelain Appreciation Conference", I invited masters from various official kilns and everyone from the porcelain collections from all over the country to serve as judges. In the past few days, there are many famous collectors from all over the world. They tried their best to get the position of porcelain judges, but they were blocked by me. Now, there are only one person left for these thirty-six porcelain judges. But it happened that the young master visited today, and God helped me, so I wanted to ask my master to make up for the lack of porcelain judges. I don't know what to do?" Xiang Zhonghui said with a smile.
"Judge for the porcelain appreciation? Wansheng has never done such a thing before. If something goes wrong, wouldn't it cause trouble for Qiansui? Qiansui should ask another wise man. I just want to see that painting!" Liu Yixuan asked with a smile.
"If the young master doesn't agree to my request, don't look at that painting!" Xiang Zhonghui immediately changed his face and became tough.
"Your sister! How dare you threaten me? Is it so difficult to see a painting of yours? This is really an old fox. If you want to see a painting of him, you have to ask me to work for him for two days! Alas! Who said that he is the master? Just work. It's okay, this Junzhou porcelain is unparalleled in the world. I'd like to come and see it. Why don't you agree first?" Liu Yixuan thought about it, but for a moment he had no choice but to decide to stay in Junzhou for two more days.
"Okay, since Qiansui can do it, I will no longer refuse. But when I came, I didn't plan to stay for a long time. I'm afraid I won't have enough money. Can you pay me some of the salary first?" Liu Yixuan didn't have much money on him. Since this old prince asked himself to be the judge of porcelain rewards, how could he not give me some benefits?
"Don't worry, everyone who comes to Junzhou as a judge was arranged by me in the 'Honglai Inn', and food and accommodation are taken care of by the government. If the nephew agrees to my request, I can write a letter and tell the 'Honglai Inn', and the young master just goes to eat and stay!"
"Oh, there is such a good thing!" Liu Yixuan was already moved when he heard that the food and accommodation costs were all exempted. He happened to have little money on him. Ling'er couldn't get used to those small wild shops. It would be better to be able to stay in "Honglai Inn". He quickly agreed to the old prince's request and Xiang Zhonghui wrote another letter to Liu Yixuan, so that they could avoid worries. He also promised that after the "Porcelain Appreciation Conference", he invited Liu Yixuan to the study to watch the picture "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".
After getting Xiang Zhonghui's invitation document, Liu Yixuan and Ling'er left the Prince's Mansion. The two of them followed the way they came back to "Zhang San Inn".
As soon as I entered the inn, I saw the boss's wife greeting her with a smile.
"Two young men, are you back? When I heard the two inquire about the location of the Prince's Mansion in the morning, I knew that the two must be big men from other places. Last night, my humble man drank and made trouble for the two young men to rest. Please forgive me!"
"You are polite, have you told you that you don't care about small things! By the way, we have to pack up and live somewhere else."
"What? The two young men are leaving now? Could it be that my family is not greeting each other and making them angry?" The boss's wife saw that although they were wealthy young men, she was not arrogant at all. She wanted to keep them for a few more days, but she saw them leaving today, so she had to persuade her for a while.
"This is not the case. We were invited by the old prince to attend the 'Porcelain Appreciation Conference'. The old prince has arranged a residence, so we will not disturb the boss's wife!"
"This... I am also preparing a banquet for the two young masters, and I plan to ask my husband to kowtow to the two of them to confess their guilt. Look, you are leaving again! No, no, you have to finish your meal before leaving!" As he said that, he pulled Liu Yixuan and Ling'er to the dining table.
Zhang San walked into the wrong room because he was drunk, which made Ling'er frightened. After he woke up, he felt embarrassed to see them. He didn't want his wife to come and apologize, otherwise he would not let him go to the kang in the future. Zhang San had no choice but to come and apologize.
"Little Zhang San, I met the old man at the city gate yesterday, and I was also destined to be with him. I didn't want to drink more wine at night, which shocked the young master's good dream. It was a sin. Please ask the two young masters to have a smile!" Zhang San smiled and bowed down and raised his glass to greet him.
Seeing that the couple treated them so well, Liu Yixuan was no longer angry with him and said, "You don't have to be so polite. I can get to know you here. I think it's a fate to cultivate. As for the misunderstanding yesterday, my brother and I have forgiven you. I hope your inn will have a prosperous business in the future!" After saying that, he drank the wine in the glass, which was exactly: The adults don't remember the villain's mistakes, so forgive others if they have to. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!