Qin Kou'er quickly bowed and said, "Kou'er thanks the Prime Minister for his high regard!"

As she spoke, Qin Kou'er took a box with purple and gold tassels from Jun Yannuo's hand and held it high above her head: "Kou'er wishes the Prime Minister a long and healthy life!"

Hu Tianyong had suffered a loss in Qin Kou'er's matter, but he couldn't show it at all. Instead, he stood up with a gentle smile and said, "Why is Pavilion Master Qin being so polite? Pavilion Master Qin's good deeds in Jiangnan are renowned far and wide. Such a lady is certainly qualified to be selected as a concubine. If she doesn't participate, it would be my dereliction of duty!"

As he spoke, he personally took the scroll.

Qin Kou'er stood up, smiled at Hu Tianyong, and said, "I will always remember your great favor, Prime Minister! You are a man of great taste, and I really don't know what to give you today. I have only brought a painting by Master Wei Wen to present to you. I hope you will not find it offensive!"

Upon hearing that it was Wei Wen's work, everyone immediately began to whisper among themselves.

Wei Wen's items were already extremely rare, and Qin Kou'er was actually using them as a congratulatory gift for Hu Tianyong, which made them truly priceless.

Hu Tianyong hadn't expected Qin Kou'er to be able to deliver such a gift so perfectly, and he couldn't help but smile sincerely, "Sect Leader Qin, you've gone to such lengths; I really feel bad about it!"

"This is nothing special; every BMW is for a hero. This genuine item only truly shows its value when given to a true scholar!"

Qin Kou'er didn't take it to heart at all, seemingly genuinely believing that Wei Wen's things were more suitable for Hu Tianyong.

Lan Qingtian was a lively person, and when she heard that Qin Kou'er had brought Wei Wen's original work, she wanted to take a look. Everyone else around her was also envious and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity.

Hu Tianyong nodded, and specially had a table set up, then incense burned. After washing his hands, he gently unfolded the calligraphy without letting anyone touch it.

Once all the characters were laid out, a gasp of admiration immediately rang out from those around.

The calligraphy was not only vigorous and powerful, but each character seemed to have endless variations and extensions, making it feel as if a river was pouring down in front of you, which was refreshing and delightful.

Lan Linxue, Lan Qingtian, and the others were seeing such beautiful calligraphy for the first time; it was even more captivating than the pieces in the palace.

Shu Lingxi, a renowned calligrapher, exclaimed after just one glance, "This is the master's last work, 'Magnificent Rivers and Mountains.' He poured all his life's skill into this piece. Throughout his life, the master loved his country and its people, and he especially loved these magnificent rivers and mountains. Therefore, every stroke he made carried his soul! I heard that Master Wei Wen passed away not long after completing this piece. Moreover, this work was once a national treasure of the north. I never expected it to appear here today, allowing us to feast our eyes on it. It is truly a blessing from heaven!"

Hu Tianyong, of course, knew the origin of the calligraphy, and thus cherished it as if it were a priceless treasure. He even felt it was a luxury to touch it.

Looking up at Qin Kou'er with gratitude, he couldn't help but say, "Miss Qin, this birthday gift is truly a fulfillment of my wishes! Even if it were to end up in my coffin one day, I would be completely satisfied!"

Qin Kou'er quickly lowered her head and said, "Prime Minister, please don't say that. Compared to this calligraphy, you are the true pillar of the nation, priceless!"

Qin Kou'er's words were so beautiful that everyone around her immediately looked at her with new respect.

The head of Qin Tian Pavilion is truly a remarkable woman in the world.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside: "The imperial edict has arrived!"

Immediately, everyone knelt down to receive the imperial decree.