"Host, let me show you the portraits of my ancestors."
In order to seek the help of the anchor, she provided her with as much useful information as possible.
Comment: [We can even see portraits of your ancestors? I'm really looking forward to it!]
The sounds of everyday life led them to a study, where bookshelves were filled with ancient books.
She explained, "This residence was my ancestor's office, and the princess would come here to visit him from time to time."
As she spoke, she took all three scrolls down from the bookshelf.
She picked up two of the scrolls, unrolled them, and hung them on the wall for everyone to see.
One of the portraits depicted a tall, imposing man with a bronze complexion, wearing a suit of sturdy armor.
His facial features were distinct and deep, like a Greek sculpture, and his dark and deep eyes exuded the aura of someone who could strategize and kill enemies on the battlefield.
Comments: [OMG, forgive me for being a sucker for good looks, he's so handsome! He has a masculine charm that modern people don't have.]
Even through the portrait, one could feel the killing intent emanating from his long battlefield experience.
I can almost see the image of ancient people bravely fighting the enemy.
The audience then turned their attention to another portrait.
The person in the portrait is also wearing armor, but unlike the other person, she is a female general. Although she is a woman, her brows reveal a hint of heroism.
She was tall and slender with delicate and beautiful features, but the battle robes she wore made her look heroic and awe-inspiring.
Her eyes radiated a sharp, murderous aura, no less intense than the male general in front of her.
Comment: [Who is this person in the portrait?]
This female general is truly a remarkable woman, no less capable than any man.
The woman laughed and said, "This is also my ancestor. The two of them were siblings. After her brother died, the General's Mansion was in dire straits and had no leader. It was this sister, who had just come of age, who quickly took over the General's Mansion with swift and decisive means and fought in place of her brother."
"Fortunately, the war was won, and the emperor appointed her as the first female general of the Jin Dynasty, and she inherited the Rong family business."
Renjian Yanhuo took an old book from the bookshelf; the cover described the life of a female general.
"Everything I know comes from this biography written by my ancestors."
Comments: [This female general is simply my idol!]
[Then which ancestor wrote those two ancestral precepts you mentioned earlier?]
Upon hearing this, Renjian Yanhuo took out another booklet and opened it.
"In marriage, the Rong family does not care whether the other party is rich or poor or disabled. As long as the two parties are truly in love and pass the Rong family's test, no one is allowed to interfere. This rule was written by the patriarch. Because of his relationship with the princess, he hoped that lovers would be united in the end."
The ancestral precept continued, "Marriage between a man and a woman is only permitted to be established, and divorce is not allowed..." and so on. "This precept was written by the female ancestor."
Comment: [I really admire that female ancestor.]
Is there no portrait of that general's fiancée?
Yes, I'm curious to see what the most beautiful woman in the world looks like.
Me too, hahaha.
The man shook his head. “My ancestors said that the princess felt she hadn’t entered the Rong family, so she refused to have her portrait painted. After she died, my ancestors wrote her name into the family genealogy and buried her with her general.”
Comments: [Wow, they really are together in death because they couldn't be together in life.]
Whose portrait is that scroll next to it?
Renjian Yanhuo picked up the scroll, opened it, and hung it on the wall as well.
The people in the painting are a young man and a woman.
But the woman wasn't wearing any fancy dresses; she wore a simple blue robe with a blue cloak over it.
Because it is winter, there is snow in the painting, and the man is also covered in snow, wearing a blue robe underneath and a blue cloak on top.
The man wore a jade crown, had a high nose, narrow eyes, handsome features, and fair skin.
His eyes were as black as obsidian, as deep as an abyss, and he possessed the air of royalty and the aura of a ruler who reigns supreme.
The woman was stunningly beautiful, with skin as white as snow, clear and serene eyes, and an aura of cool elegance emanating from her.
The two were wearing the same clothes, but both of them were stunningly beautiful.
They sat in the snow, with a chessboard in front of them. One person held a white piece, and the other held a black piece. They sat facing each other.
As the man placed his piece, a dazzling smile played on his thin lips as he looked up at the woman opposite him.
The woman, however, held a white chess piece in her hand, her cool brows furrowed slightly, and she rested her chin on her hand as if she were pondering where to place it.
This painting is absolutely gorgeous; the expressions of the two people are so lifelike, as if they have come to life.
Pink bubbles instantly appeared in the eyes of the audience.
Comment: [What a beautiful scene of handsome men and beautiful women!]
Is this what ancient couple outfits looked like? Hahaha.
This is the perfect couple I've always dreamed of.
Who are those two? Are they a couple?
Seeing this painting again, I couldn't help but be amazed once more.
She shook her head. "At first, I also thought they were a couple. It wasn't until I read the biography written by my ancestors that I learned the man in the painting was the young prince of the Jin Dynasty. He was both a subject and a friend of my two ancestors."
"And the woman in green next to him is the young prince's strategist. She was by his side when he was very young. The young prince and this female strategist contributed to many of the battles, big and small, during the Jin Dynasty."
"Legend has it that the female strategist was learned in ancient and modern times and knew everything. She was very proficient in the art of divination and military strategy. It is no exaggeration to call her a genius of all time."
Comments: [My god, these are all important historical figures!]
This female strategist is amazing!
I'm going to become a fan of these ancient figures.
Me too. Protecting our country and its people—that's the kind of idol we should admire.
The woman continued, "My ancestor was able to be appointed as the first female general of the Jin Dynasty and receive a salary from the court, thanks in large part to this young prince and female strategist."
"Later, the young prince ascended the throne, and the Jin Dynasty ushered in its golden age. The female strategist then disappeared."
Comments: [She disappeared? Where did she go?]
The man shook his head. “I don’t know. It’s not written in the books, and perhaps my ancestors didn’t know either. I only know that after that little prince ascended the throne, he didn’t reign for more than a few years. Once the Jin Dynasty was completely stable, he passed the throne to a legitimate princess, and the Jin Dynasty became the first female emperor in hundreds of years.”
Live chat: [Holy crap! The Empress!]
At that moment, a sharp-eyed spectator suddenly pointed out.
Wait a minute, why does the woman in blue in that portrait look a bit like my streamer?
After seeing this comment, everyone went back to look at the painting and compared it.
[She looks a bit like a live streamer.]
I also think it looks like it; I hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out.
【Me too.】
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