Chapter 1191: No money spent, it was given to me for free
That's right! The wood used in the recipe recorded in that fragment of ancient book is the same as that of the ginseng fruit tree.
After the thousand-year-old ginseng fruits on the ginseng tree fell, the whole tree gradually withered and died.
Tang Bao tried every possible way but failed to save the ginseng fruit tree.
Later, I asked Dr. Hua and found out that this was the fate of the ginseng fruit tree.
The vitality of the entire tree was completely absorbed by the thousand-year-old ginseng fruit, and its vitality was naturally cut off.
Fortunately, a small sapling grew next to the ginseng fruit tree.
As for when this sapling will bloom and bear fruit, no one knows.
Of course, Tang Bao would never tell anyone about this.
Tang Bao is very clear about the principle that a man is innocent unless he is in possession of a treasure.
Master Zhiren heard Tang Bao's words and said with a smile: "Little donor, you are too modest. Everything is karma. Little donor, you have obtained the fragments of ancient books and made this kind of painting paper. This is a merit."
Yu Zhilan's focus was on the fragments of ancient books.
"Girl, where did you get the fragments of ancient books? Where are the fragments?" Yu Zhilan asked directly.
After asking, he subconsciously added:
"It cost quite a bit of money, didn't it?"
As soon as Yu Zhilan finished speaking, a look of surprise appeared on the Empress Dowager's face.
She had not expected that such a learned master of calligraphy and painting would actually care about money.
The Empress Dowager had no idea that Yu Zhilan had lived to such an age without saving much money, as she had spent it all on searching for ancient books, calligraphy and paintings.
As a result, we are always in a tight financial situation.
Although his own calligraphy and paintings are also valuable, but——
Is he still alive?
The calligraphy and paintings of a living person are never as valuable as the unique and final works of the predecessors.
Often, an ancient book can empty his family fortune.
Yu Zhilan was well aware of the value of those rare ancient books, so she blurted out such a question, which was full of the strong smell of "money".
After hearing what Yu Zhilan said, Tang Bao felt reluctant to attack his master.
However, he thought of his master who wanted to sell him as his apprentice because of a painting.
Tang Bao decided to pay tribute to his master and express his filial piety as a disciple.
So, Tang Bao said innocently: "Actually, I didn't spend any money. They gave it to me for free."
Yu Zhilan: “……???”
Free gift?
Yu Zhilan was devastated when she thought about the money she had spent like water and the rare books she could not afford to buy because she did not have enough money.
Why doesn't he get such a good thing?
"Who is so generous?" Yu Zhilan looked at her little disciple and asked sourly.
After saying that, he glanced at Xuanyuan Jin.
It must be this silly boy!
Yu Zhilan felt that, apart from Xuanyuan Jin, no one would do such a thing as taking advantage of others.
No matter what good things this boy gave to the little girl, he didn't even blink an eye.
Not to mention the fragments of ancient books, he would even not be stingy with his life.
Tang Bao also glanced at Xuanyuan Jin and said, "Oh, it was one year when I took my brother's carriage to the county town. My brother went to the bookstore to buy pens and ink. In the corner of the bookstore, I found a few damaged old books that were already covered in dust..."
Then the boss gave her those old books that no one bought as a bonus.
Yu Zhilan: “…”
As expected, people cannot be compared!
Yu Zhilan felt even more sad.
I secretly decided that next time I go to a bookstore, I will definitely look around in every nook and cranny.
Xuanyuan Jin didn't expect that there would be such good stuff in the pile of tattered books that Tang Bao was flipping through.
"So at that time, you were holding a tattered book and pondering, and were really looking at the words on it?" Xuanyuan Jin said meaningfully.
Tang Bao: “…”
Suddenly I felt guilty.
You know, at that time, she seemed to be just over four years old and had not yet received any enlightenment.
“Um, hehe…”
Tang Bao gave Xuanyuan Jin two dry laughs.
Xuanyuan Jin touched Tang Bao's head and signaled her to stop talking.
Tang Bao immediately understood what Xuanyuan Jin meant.
That’s right, I don’t need to hide anything in front of my little brother.
As for my master and the others, they had no idea how old I was at that time.
"Actually, I am still indebted to my brother. If he hadn't gone to buy pens and ink, who knows who would have gotten the ancient book." Tang Bao quickly gave the credit to his little brother.
Before Xuanyuan Jin could speak, Master Zhiren shook his head and said with a smile, "No, everything is predestined. It is because of you, the little donor, that you have such great fortune. The final achievement is the result of today."
"That's right." The Empress Dowager nodded with emotion as she stood aside.
As for the credit, it naturally goes to Tangbao.
Yu Zhilan looked at Tang Bao. Okay, he admitted that his luck was far inferior to that of his little apprentice.
It’s just that the apprentice is lucky, so as the master, I can always get some credit for it.
Then, Yu Zhilan coughed twice and ordered, "There's an antique calligraphy and painting street in the capital. You can go there with Master someday."
Tang Bao: “…”
The master wanted to pick up some bargains.
"Master, it's not okay to take shortcuts!" Tang Bao said righteously.
Yu Zhilan was not at all embarrassed by her apprentice revealing her little thoughts.
"Master is bringing you here to broaden your horizons and test your vision, so you don't lose face in the future. Okay, it's settled!"
After saying that, he took another look at the picture of ten thousand Buddhas on the table.
"Hurry up and get the drawing paper! Then you can paint with Master to avoid delaying too much time and arousing suspicion."
There are so many Buddha statues in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture that it would take him a long time to finish it if he were to paint it alone.
The longer the night, the more dreams there are, so it is natural to complete it as soon as possible.
Tang Bao was surprised when she heard what Yu Zhilan said.
"...Master, is this okay?"
How can her painting skills compare to her master's?
Not to mention painting on the same piece of paper.
What if someone finds out that it wasn't drawn by one person? Wouldn't that give the secret away?
Yu Zhilan glared at Tang Bao and said confidently, "Why not? You are my apprentice. I taught you all your calligraphy skills. It's a direct descendant of ours. Don't you even have this little bit of confidence? If you are so useless, don't even say you are my apprentice when you go out. I'm ashamed!"
Tang Bao: “…”
Well, Master is confident and I have nothing to worry about.
"I will follow your instructions, Master." Tang Bao said respectfully, "Master, I will go home to get drawing paper and bring brushes and ink as well."
Yu Zhilan nodded with satisfaction.
Then, he asked casually, "Is that fragment of the scroll in the capital, or in Daliushu Village?"
Since it records the method of making drawing paper in ancient times, it may be an ancient book handed down from ancient times.
When Yu Zhilan thought of this, her heart was burning with joy.
Tang Bao said with regret: "In reply to Master, it's in Daliushu Village."
Yu Zhilan: “…”
His face was full of disappointment.
It seems that he has to find an opportunity to return to Daliushu Village again.
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