Chapter 1259: Shock
As soon as Prince Xiao finished speaking, everyone gathered in front of the painting looked at Emperor Tianxi.
Emperor Tianxi pondered for a moment and said, "My dear ministers, please feel free to speak your mind."
Now that the emperor has spoken, those ministers who are eager to show off have nothing to worry about.
"Your Majesty, I believe this painting is authentic!"
"Your Majesty, this painting looks like it has been around for thousands of years..."
"Your Majesty, I carefully compared the paper used to draw the Ten Thousand Buddhas painting in the enclosure that day. The paper used that day and the paper used for this painting are of the same quality. This painting must be the original that I saw that day!"
As soon as this person finished speaking, several ministers who were well versed in literature nodded.
They had noticed this that day in the paddock.
The painting paper for the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture is different from the painting paper used for the paintings handed down from various dynasties in their collection.
"Your Majesty, the brush and ink can be faked, but the texture of this paper cannot be faked." An old minister with white hair and beard reached out and carefully touched the paper, saying in a worshipful manner, "This kind of paper has been passed down from ancient times. Only trees from that period can produce this kind of paper..."
"As far as I know, the wood used to make this kind of paper has long been extinct, and the unique papermaking technique has also been lost."
"So, even if someone wants to forge something, they can only start with the brush and ink, but they can never forge it on the paper!"
The old minister finished his speech with a tone full of affirmation.
He had never seen other paintings by the first-generation abbot of Tianlong Temple, but he could compare the drawings on paper.
Who made him have an ancient book in his hand?
When Prince Xiao heard what this person said, he was so angry that his nose almost became crooked.
He had only been able to lend out the Ten Thousand Buddhas Painting because of the difference in the painting paper.
Unexpectedly, Princess Ford actually produced the same drawing paper!
"Your Majesty, Lord Li is absolutely right. I, an old minister, have also heard of this matter." Imperial Tutor Han stepped forward and said.
"Your Majesty, there is also such a record in an ancient book collected by my father..." Minister Liu also said.
This proves that this painting is indeed passed down from ancient times.
Emperor Tianxi nodded.
There was a hint of thought in his eyes.
Why does he feel that this painting technique is somewhat similar to Fu Ya's?
It’s no wonder that Emperor Tianxi would think this way.
Over the years, Tang Bao would paint several portraits for Xuanyuan Jin every year and send them to the palace.
Emperor Tianxi had watched it so many times that he naturally became familiar with Tang Bao's technique of drawing figures.
What's more, Emperor Tianxi also has some of Yu Zhilan's paintings.
The master and the disciple are of the same lineage, so they are naturally similar.
Emperor Tianxi did not express his doubts.
Moreover, King Xiao's purpose is somewhat difficult to understand.
Prince Xiao originally took out the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture as a betrothal gift to ask for Tang Bao's hand in marriage. Now he brought it to Prince Ning's Mansion and gave it to Prince Ning's wife as a gift in front of so many people. Emperor Tianxi couldn't help but guess what Prince Xiao's intention was.
Emperor Tianxi's eyes flashed.
Could it be that... King Xiao has given up on marrying Fu Ya?
That's fine...
Emperor Tianxi was not very worried about whether Prince Xiao had other intentions in giving such a rare item to Prince Ning's Mansion, or whether he wanted to win over Prince Ning.
Emperor Tianxi was not worried about Prince Ning's infidelity. Although Prince Ning calmed down, he began to feel a little anxious.
This generous gift from Prince Xiao is too much!
Emperor Tianxi said, "Since all of you, my dear ministers, believe this is the authentic work, then..."
"Father!" Xuanyuan Jin bowed and said, "I think it would be better if you could ask Prince Xiao to unfold another painting so we can compare and make a final decision!"
Prince Cheng'en patted Xuanyuan Jin on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Your Highness is too cautious. What are you comparing? Our Great Yan has always been a country of poetry and literature, with many people proficient in literature. Now that so many great scholars are here, there is no way they can be wrong."
When Prince Cheng'en said this, he looked at Prince Lai Xiao and said, "Prince Xiao can't tell the difference, that's because he's not good enough!"
Prince Xiao: "..."
It felt like I was stabbed.
Prince Cheng'en looked at the people gathered around the painting, a smug expression on his face, and continued, "I'm not saying anything, but we in Great Yan are full of learned people. Even though Northern Qi doesn't eat raw meat and drink blood, I'm afraid there aren't many who can read. It's normal that they can't tell the difference! Hey hey... Prince Xiao, don't stare. I'm telling the truth. I can't do it, I can't do it. A real man dares to take responsibility for his actions, just like me. I can't read much, and I can't tell the difference either, but I dare to admit it..."
When Prince Cheng'en finished speaking, his eyes were even wider than Prince Xiao's.
Prince Xiao: "..."
He was so angry that he took a few deep breaths and his face turned ashen.
The ministers of Dayan surrounding him all agreed with King Cheng'en's words.
It has to be said that King Cheng'en expressed their thoughts.
When Prince Xiao saw the expressions of these people, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
However, he knew that King Cheng'en was a reckless person, and if he argued with him, he would only get angry. So he simply ignored King Cheng'en and looked at Xuanyuan Jin.
"I think what the Third Prince said is absolutely right." Prince Xiao said through gritted teeth.
After saying that, he stretched out his hand, and Hasselblad immediately handed over another painting with both hands.
Prince Xiao looked at the group and said meaningfully, "I want to see if you gentlemen who are well versed in literature can tell the difference!"
After saying that, he put the painting on the table and slowly unfolded it.
As the scroll unfolds, lifelike Buddha statues come into view.
"This... this is exactly the same..."
"This... even the brushstrokes are exactly the same..."
"This drawing paper... Oh my god! The texture of this drawing paper is surprisingly the same..."
Cries of surprise were heard one after another, and the ministers were stunned.
How is this possible? !
A group of people looked at this picture, then looked at that picture...
Damn, which one is the real one?
If a copied work is not placed together with the original, it is indeed difficult for people who are not proficient in calligraphy and painting to distinguish the real from the fake.
But when put together, they are easy to distinguish.
However, the current situation has broken their cognition.
Not to mention that the texture of the drawing paper is the same, the brushwork technique is also the same.
This is all drawn by the same person...
The ministers looked at each other in confusion.
However, after seeing the second unfolded painting, Xuanyuan Jin's lips curled up slightly.
It turns out that both pictures are fake!
"May I ask King Xiao, who painted this imitation work?" an old scholar asked anxiously.
As soon as the old scholar finished speaking, everyone looked at King Xiao.
Yeah, who drew this?
Could it be possible that in a barbaric place like Northern Qi, there were such elegant people with superb painting skills?
How could they know that these two paintings were created by Yu Zhilan and Tang Bao.
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