Jiang Huaiyu waited quietly outside the Qiao residence.
The servant hurried along and arrived at the front hall where guests were being entertained. He whispered a few words to Magistrate Qiao. As soon as he finished speaking, Magistrate Qiao exclaimed in surprise.
"What! Ling Mo's original work?"
Upon hearing this, the entire front hall fell silent instantly, and then everyone began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"Lord Qiao, is what you're saying true? Ling Mo, that peerless painter from Western Wei, Young Master Ling, he's here too?"
"Young Master Ling has already arrived in Wusu? Then I must prepare a visiting card immediately and go to pay my respects as soon as possible."
"No, no, what Magistrate Qiao just said was Ling Mo's authentic work, not the man himself. Could it be that someone brought a gift from Lord Qiao?"
Qiao Tongzhi was also stunned for a moment. He glanced at the servant and asked, "Tell me in more detail what exactly happened?"
The servants had not expected that the name Ling Mo would have such a great influence, enough to make so many distinguished guests change color at the same time.
He answered cautiously, "Your Excellency, there is a young lady outside the door who claims to want to present you with an authentic work of Ling Mo's calligraphy."
Everyone looked surprised.
"It really is Young Master Ling's masterpiece!"
"Lord Qiao, you are truly honored! Now that you have been promoted to a high position, even the renowned Ling Mo has personally come to offer his congratulations!"
"This young master Ling is known for his unconventional behavior and rarely associates with officials. This gift may not be from his own hand, but if it is indeed a painting he created himself, it is truly a rare treasure."
"Commander Qiao, please don't be so stingy. You must let us also have the honor of seeing this masterpiece!"
(End of this chapter)
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