Chapter 2783 Crying
Who is Zhong Yao?
After these words were spoken, not only did the others remain silent, but even General Ashina was silent for a long time before he spoke: "He is a very great calligrapher, and he can be called Zhong Wang alongside the calligrapher Wang Xizhi. He painted the picture of the sage Laozi. There is only one original work, but there are many copies."
General Qibi was invigorated and asked, "So scholars like his calligraphy and paintings so much?"
General Ashina nodded. "There are very few of his paintings left in the world, and this painting of the sage Laozi is the finest among them, making it even more valuable."
General Qibi confirmed again, "So this is the real thing?"
General Ashina was not very sure, so he looked at Kong Jijiu.
Kong Jijiu nodded proudly and was about to talk about the brushstrokes of the painting and the seal, but Qibi Heli waved his hand and said, "I'll buy it."
The wealthy businessman who had exhibited the painting for four months but hadn't sold it immediately perked up when he heard this and hinted to General Qibi, "This painting is a bit expensive."
General Qibi asked directly, "How much?"
After hearing the price, he found it to be expensive, but he didn't hesitate. He sent someone back to bring two items and said to the wealthy merchant, "Do you want money or barter? These are all valuable items from the former Goguryeo palace. For example, this coral tree is not rare, but it is not easy to buy. Do you want it? If you want it, I will exchange it with you. If not, I will sell it directly for gold and silver."
The rich businessman took one look at the coral and the box of pearls he took out and agreed to barter without thinking.
So Kong Jijiu could only hold his hand and watch such a beautiful painting fall into the hands of a rough man who didn't even know who Zhong Yao was.
Even the look in his eyes when he looked at Ashina was filled with melancholy.
General Ashina had not expected Qibi Heli to do this, because he knew that he wanted to give the painting to his savior Bai Shan, so it was not easy for him to steal his things.
The painting was then given to Bai Shan by Qibi Heli.
Kong Jijiu looked at the painting with the sorrow of losing a lover. He said, "It's a real painting, and a good one. It's better in your hands than in Qibi Heli's."
At least Bai Shan knows how to appreciate, right?
But my heart still hurts.
There was once a painting in front of him that made his heart beat faster, but he had no money, so he missed it. Bye, it already belonged to someone else.
If such a good painting was in Ashina's hands, he would not only be able to admire it at any time, but also buy it from Ashina after saving enough money. But now that it fell into Bai Shan's hands, it basically became a family heirloom of the Bai family.
It will take many years for it to spread out.
Kong Jijiu didn't think he could live to that time.
After being sad for a while, Kong Jijiu stared at the painting motionlessly.
Bai Shan could only say: "If the chief priest likes it, he can come to visit us often in the future."
Kong Jijiu's expression finally looked a little better and he nodded.
Bai Shan had obtained such a good painting, so naturally he wanted to invite others to appreciate it. However, he did not invite many people, so he invited Lord Tang, Yin Huo, and Minister Liu, a few people who might be able to appreciate paintings and had a good relationship with him.
Of course, Qibi Heli, the person who sent the painting, was also invited.
Seeing Bai Shan like the painting so much, Qibi Heli laughed heartily. After the banquet, he ran into the palace to show off to the emperor, "Your Majesty's idea is very good. Lord Bai likes the painting I gave him very much."
The emperor asked with a smile, "What painting did you give him?"
"Zhong Yao's painting of the sage Laozi."
Qibi Heli finally remembered Zhong Yao.
When the emperor heard this, he felt a little jealous and said quietly, "I am the ancestor of the Li family."
Qibi Heli: ...
However, the emperor was just talking to tease Qibi Heli. He had a lot of things to do and did not take this matter to heart.
The Chinese New Year is coming soon. He has accomplished several major things worth celebrating this year, so he must have a good time this year.
So he asked Qibi Heli, "How is the compensation for the soldiers going?"
Qibi Heli: "...I will ask the Duke of Zhao and Ashina later."
Why ask him this question?
Isn't it okay for him not to be in charge of logistics? Shouldn't we ask him when he will return to the grasslands?
By the way, when can he go back?
The emperor fell silent, feeling somewhat out of sync with him. He waved his hand and said, "My dear minister, you must be tired from drinking and watching the ceremony today. Go back and rest."
Qibi Heli also stood up and asked before leaving, "Your Majesty, when will I return?"
The emperor said, "Let's leave after the New Year."
He said, "My dear, it may have been many years since we had a lively time together. Let's have a good time this year."
Qibi Heli immediately said, "That's fine with me, but the Hu soldiers who followed me will have to go home for the New Year. Your Majesty, please give them something to take back with their families."
The emperor thought about it and felt that his treasury was still quite full, so he nodded in agreement.
He also gained a lot from the Battle of Liaodong. This time, the Hu army made great contributions, so they should be rewarded.
Even if they had divided up a portion of the spoils among themselves before, there was a difference between private appropriation and reward.
Seeing that he had gained benefits for his men, Qibi Heli left with satisfaction.
After the coming-of-age ceremony, Bai Shan and Zhou Man saw the guests off together. In the end, only Yin Hu and a few others stayed, intending to have another dinner.
Wei Yu was about to leave, but considering that the princess had been emotionally unstable recently, he stayed behind. Then, when he had a chance, he went to find Zhou Man, hoping she could take a look at the princess. "I don't know if she's sick or what, but she cries easily."
He said helplessly, "The princess hardly ever cried before. The maid who served her said that it was normal for a pregnant woman to cry. She told me not to take it to heart and to be more tolerant. But I feel..."
He paused and said, "How could a person shed tears if he was neither cold nor hot, not sick nor in pain? And she was crying so sadly. The princess must be ill, or in pain."
Manbao asked him, "Have you asked the princess?"
Wei Yu sighed and said, "I asked her, but the princess always said that she would be fine after crying for a while."
But how could it possibly get better? She had already kicked him in anger, so now it couldn't get better.
In fact, Wei Yu was also very confused. It was his first time being a husband and a father, and he had no experience.
Manbao thought for a moment and said, "As close as they are to each other, the prince consort should pay more attention to the princess. Some answers don't need to be spoken out by the patient himself. The answers you get yourself are also answers, because sometimes even the patient may not know what's wrong with him."
Wei Yuyou didn't understand and looked at Zhou Man with a confused look on his face.
Manbao turned around and went to find Changyu. She took him to a building facing the garden. When she opened the window, she could look down at the people talking around the fireplace in the open pavilion in the garden.
Manbao turned his back to Changyu and said, "I've checked your pulse. There's nothing wrong with the fetus. So you have a psychological problem. A mental illness is also an illness. Are you willing to let me treat you?"
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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