The White Building is constructed from single, smooth, flat pieces of white marble. Each stone is adorned with elegant and exquisite carvings depicting flowers, birds, insects, animals, Buddhas, people, and even battlefields and exotic scenes, showcasing a rich brick carving culture. Every single brick is enough to make one linger for a long time.
Qiao Zhizhi couldn't help but look at it for a while longer. Top-quality white marble is rare, yet the Prince of Guangping found so much of it to build an exhibition hall, which shows the Prince of Guangping's obsession with painting.
In this capital city where people chase after power and status, it is quite rare for Prince Guangping to devote himself to calligraphy and painting, indulging in his personal interests and finding joy in them.
"There are so many stone bricks, we can't possibly see them all. There will be plenty of time to see them later. Let's go to the exhibition hall first," Wu Qingjin said.
Qiao Zhizhi thought to herself, "If the outside is decorated so exquisitely and luxuriously, I can't imagine how amazing the inside must be."
Upon entering the exhibition hall, her eyes flickered. It was a large space with walls made of white marble, smooth and white as jade, the finest of the finest. Each area where paintings were hung had slightly raised walls, forming its own small compartments, each with a lamp hanging in it. Some were simple and elegant, some were rustic, and some were magnificent, all very well-designed.
The top is decorated with large carvings on white marble, depicting cranes and phoenixes soaring over the ocean and among the white clouds. There are even parts of waves and clouds extending outwards. I don't know what kind of paint was used, but it has not faded over time. It is lifelike and exquisite.
The reflective white marble flooring below illuminates the projection above, creating a beautiful and harmonious interplay.
In the center of the studio, an antique screen is placed at intervals. In front of the screen is an elegant wooden couch, which largely maintains the style of the original wood. There is also a tea table with flower arrangements and valuable tea sets, where guests can linger and sip tea while appreciating the paintings.
There are countless other elegant and ingenious details.
When Qiao Zhizhi was in such an exhibition room, she felt overwhelmed by the sights. She couldn't take it all in, big or small, and she was filled with amazement.
This place is like the final destination that every artist wants to reach.
She is already imagining that hanging her paintings on the wall will surely borrow some of the color from the environment and add a lot of brilliance.
"So, are you satisfied?" Wu Qingjin saw Qiao Zhizhi's expression and knew she was interested.
No one who enjoys painting would remain indifferent to such an exhibition hall.
In the capital, having one's painting exhibited in the Guangping Prince's Mansion was a remarkable honor and a testament to one's artistic skill.
Qiao Zhizhi had a moment of impulsiveness, but now that she had calmed down, she said with some concern.
“Qingjin, this exhibition hall is too high-class. Only those with exceptional skill deserve to be exhibited here. My paintings, even if they can benefit from the contrast of this exhibition hall, do not represent my true level of skill.”
"We've come this far, what are you still worried about?" Wu Qingjin nudged Qiao Zhizhi with her elbow and winked at her.
“Those celebrities and dignitaries are just benefiting from the brilliance of the exhibition hall. This is a good thing, not a reason for you to back down.”
Yes, things have come to this point, and the exhibition hall has been visited. Qiao Zhizhi felt like she was being put on a hot seat, like a duck being forced onto a shelf.
"Alright, go back and prepare. Just do as I say, and everything will be fine. How about we set the date for the day after tomorrow? I'll invite all the noble ladies of your age that I can to come and support you and let you showcase your talent."
"Soon, you will be famous throughout the capital."
Qiao Zhizhi thought that perhaps she herself lacked courage, but she should not let Qingjin down. So she made up her mind and decided to go ahead.
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