Even Master Li can't find fault, so what can everyone say?
They could only praise Dao Xi repeatedly, but each of them was shocked: Wang Lin had imitated the official calligraphy and painting techniques to such a high level. No wonder the official had given him the imperial calligraphy and the honor of praising him for three days.
Pan Ming gave up completely.
Wang Lin was no match for him in martial arts, riding and archery, and he knew very well that the gap was too big, and he might not be able to catch up in this life. However, in terms of literary talent, calligraphy and painting, Wang Lin was still the best among people, and was even better than him.
Pan Ming had to admit that this year was an unlucky year for him, as he bumped into a once-in-a-century genius.
This is life!
Pan Ming was disheartened, and his thoughts about Master Li also faded away. As the banquet came to an end, he quietly left in annoyance.
After Pan Ming left, the atmosphere naturally became more enthusiastic. Everyone exchanged glasses, exchanged glasses, and chatted. In addition, Master Li ordered the maid to dance, and everyone was soon drunk.
Everyone said goodbye one by one and left.
Only Ma Kuo could tell that the teacher girl was very moved today and wanted to keep Wang Lin in Fanlou for the night.
Ma Kuo came over, patted Wang Lin on the shoulder, winked and said: "My dear brother, you are enjoying your life. We brothers will meet again someday! However, although the beauty is beautiful, her beauty is like a bone-scraping steel knife. The palace examination is about to happen, dear brother, please don't overdo it."
Go wild and take care of yourself!"
This is what happened, but Wang Lin couldn't admit it even to death: "Brother Ma, what are you talking about? I'll talk to Miss Shishi again and then I'll go back."
What a liar. Ma Kuo curled his lips and walked away.
Master Li took a shower and changed into another dress.
She had eaten a lot of wine today, her cheeks were red, she was drunk, and she was very charming.
She was half lying on the couch and her eyes were as charming as silk.
Wang Lin is not pretentious. Since the beautiful lady recommends herself as a pillow, why should he be pretentious?
But as soon as he approached the bed, the maid's urgent call came from outside the door: "Madam, the official is here!"
Master Li's pretty face suddenly changed, and he turned red with embarrassment.
She looked at Wang Lin, hurriedly pointed to the bed, and said with a red face: "Please forgive me for the time being, I will deal with the officials... Don't worry, Master..."
Let me go, this dog official, Zhao Ji, won't come early or late. It's not until this moment.
Wang Lin cursed twice in his heart, hesitated for a moment, and reluctantly got under the bed.
It would be okay if Zhao Ji found out that he was living in the same room with Li Shishi, a man and a woman alone.
Wang Lin was lying under the bed, and when he heard the sound of Zhao Ji coming in, he was not nervous at all, but felt some kind of strange feeling in his heart that could not be expressed in words.
…
"I pay my respects to the official!"
"Teacher, I haven't been here for a long time, have you ever missed me?" Zhao Ji said with a thick smile on his face.
Master Li's face was slightly stiff, and he smiled and said: "The official family is busy with government affairs, so there is no time to come to this slave all the time. I understand this in my heart."
Master Li said again: "I will go and make tea for the officials now!"
While speaking, Master Li turned around and walked away.
Although Zhao Ji felt that Li Shishi's mood today was very different from the past, he didn't pay much attention to it. He walked around the room with a smile and soon discovered three paintings by Wang Lin and the others, which Li Shishi had not had time to put away.
His eyes fell on Wang Lin's painting at first glance. He was shocked when he glanced at it and said: "Who did this painting for you? The painting techniques and charm are the same as mine?! It's just the dress of the person in the painting."
It’s really weird…”
Master Li came over with a cup of tea. Seeing that even Zhao Ji was so shocked, he smiled and said: "Guan, this is what Wang Lin from Shandong, who ranked first in the martial arts exam, did. To be honest, I was also very surprised at the time.
, is there anyone in the world who studies official calligraphy and painting to such an extent?"
"Wang Lin? Is it him?!"
Zhao Ji stood up suddenly, unfolded Wang Lin's painting and looked at it repeatedly. His eyes mainly fell on the poem, and even the details connected with the pen were carefully examined.
Finally he burst out laughing: "I created my own thin gold body, which emphasizes both form and spirit. If there is charm but no resemblance, the quality is better than the text; if there is resemblance but no charm, it is flashy and unreal. I never expected that my calligraphy and painting skills
He actually asked Wang Lin to learn them all, and even I can't tell the truth from the false. Isn't he a genius in this world?"
"Why are the officials so happy?"
"How can I not be happy that my calligraphy and painting will be passed on to someone else?"
Zhao Ji stroked the painting and said, "Master, this painting is for me. I will announce Wang Lin to the palace tomorrow and try his calligraphy and painting skills in person."
Zhao Ji didn't drink tea either. He focused all his attention on this painting and had the idea of going back to the palace to study it carefully.
Of course, the main reason was because he was ill. This time he came out of the palace to see Master Li. It was just for a casual visit, and he couldn't do anything anyway.
Zhao Ji stood up and said with a smile: "I will go back to the palace now. I will see you another day."
Are you leaving now? Master Li was a little surprised this time.
She was worrying about how to deal with Zhao Ji. If Zhao Ji insisted on staying in Fanlou, she would have no choice but to risk her life to tell the emperor.
She was playing into the emperor's favour, but she had to pretend to hold him back: "The officials are coming and going in a hurry. Could it be that the master did not serve him well?"
Zhao Ji sighed and patted her shoulder: "Don't think too much. I was injured in Fanlou a few days ago. I have some inconveniences at the moment. The imperial doctor is treating me, so it may be difficult to leave the palace during this period.
Now that I'm here, please feel at ease. When I recover, I will definitely come and meet you."
Master Li bowed down and said with twinkling eyes: "I know, I will send you to the official family respectfully!"
Zhao Ji left.
A gust of wind comes and goes.
Wang Lin hid under the bed and laughed to himself, thinking that Zhao Ji seemed to have been seriously injured by Gao Yanei's kick last time. Could it be that he was really impotent?
It seems so.
Inexplicably relieved.
…
The scent of sandalwood wafts out from the animal stove in the incense boudoir.
Wang Lin and Li Shishi looked at each other speechlessly, and the atmosphere was clearly awkward.
After a long time, Master Li said quietly: "Does the Young Master dislike the slave family's decayed beauty?"
"The slave has been in a brothel since he was a child, and he had no choice but to make a living by selling jokes. Then the officials suddenly came, and he slaved a weak woman from the brothel. Even if he had some reputation, how could he dare to resist the officials..."
"I am too young to live in a brothel forever, so these days, I have been thinking that if I can meet a man who does not despise me and makes me fall in love with him, I will trust him for life!"
Master Li's eyes were like water, and he looked deeply at Wang Lin.
Anyway, now that we have reached this point, we might as well stop being secretive about it.
Wang Lin was silent for a moment and said softly: "It's not your fault that you ended up in a brothel. However, I have something to say first."
"Sir, please speak."
"What's past is past. But if you truly follow me, you can never do it again...even if he is an official!" Wang Lin stood up suddenly and said solemnly.
Master Li threw himself into Wang Lin's arms with tears streaming down his face: "If you don't give up, I will keep your integrity for you! ... Please have mercy on me!"