When Zhou Jing'an arrived at Yuelai Teahouse, Qi Tianyang had been waiting for him for a long time. When he saw him, he quickly stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Zhou."
"Master Qi." Zhou Jing'an bowed slightly and followed him to the private room on the second floor where they sat down. He then asked, "I wonder why you have invited me here today?"
Qi Tianyang laughed heartily, feeling rather embarrassed. He was still playing with a folding fan in the autumn, obviously trying to appear elegant.
He twirled his fan and waved his hand, and the servant behind him presented him with a rectangular box.
"I heard that Master Zhou has been looking for a painting. I thought it must be a masterpiece that caught your eye, so I sent someone to look for it." Qi Tianyang didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point, his face beaming with joy. "I don't know if it was just pure luck that I actually found it."
Zhou Jing'an raised his eyebrows, glanced at him and then turned his gaze to the box.
He made quite a fuss about searching for the painting, and he had deliberately not concealed it, so Qi Tianyang was not surprised to know about it.
He had been searching for several months, but he finally found it?
Qi Tianyang rambled on about how much effort he had put into this, then opened the box, handed him the painting, and said with a smile, "I'm a layman, and I know nothing about calligraphy and painting. This painting has been ruined in my hands, so today I'm giving it to Master Zhou, so it can be considered a good place to go."
Zhou Jing'an is the son of the prime minister, and the only legitimate son. Countless people want to curry favor with him. Qi Tianyang's father is the Duke of Qi, a civil official. He has always wanted to have a good relationship with the prime minister, and told Qi Tianyang to get closer to Zhou Jing'an while they are of the same age.
He was looking for the painting to give to Zhou Jing'an.
Zhou Jing'an smiled without saying anything, took the painting and slowly unfolded it, then paused slightly.
It turned out to be "Hanshan Night Moon".
He looked at the painting carefully and confirmed that it was the original. He couldn't help but look up at Qi Tianyang with a bit of scrutiny.
"Where did you find this painting, Master Qi?" Zhou Jing'an said with a smile, "I have searched many places but have found nothing."
Qi Tianyang coughed lightly and said slowly according to the note that came with the painting: "Mr. Zhou may have been so focused on looking in the distance that he forgot to look at his feet."
"To be honest, I only sent people to search in the capital and its vicinity, and did not go far away."
In fact, that was not the case. The people he sent were almost reaching the Jiangnan area, but the young man said that if they wanted the painting, they had to do as written on the note.
Qi Tianyang lied without thinking, "I found this painting at a farmer's house in the west of the city. The old farmer was very cautious and insisted on my appreciation before handing it over. I had no choice but to find someone who knew about painting and went to see it in person, and that's how I got it."
He looked calm and Zhou Jing'an didn't notice anything unusual.
This was thanks to Qi Tianyang's ability to cope with his father's frequent lies without blushing or getting nervous, which he had learned.
This is another reason why Jiang Ling chose Qi Tianyang.
When it comes to this painting, Zhou Jing'an will definitely be very cautious.
Zhou Jing'an wanted to try a few more times, but he heard the sound of quarreling coming from outside the half-open window.
The sound was not loud, but both of them practiced martial arts and had keen senses.
The two men paused, and Qi Tianyang was the first to stand up and walk to the window, saying, "Who is arguing here?" He looked like he was watching a show.
Zhou Jing'an was helpless. Watching people quarreling was really not his hobby. He was about to pull them back to continue discussing the painting, but he heard Shen Qingru's voice.
He was stunned for a moment, struggled for a moment and couldn't help but look over.
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Next to Yuelai Teahouse to the north is Liuyun Garden, a great place for dining, drinking tea and chatting with snacks. In addition to having two floors for dining and chatting, it also has a small courtyard at the back. The houses were demolished and the surrounding area was surrounded by pavilions and corridors.
In this way, even in rainy or snowy weather, it is still a good idea to enjoy the scenery outdoors. There is a rockery in the middle with flowers and plants, which is quite elegant.
Therefore, besides Qingfeng Teahouse, this is the favorite place for literati, ladies and the like.
Yuelai Teahouse is very large. The original backyard is connected to the two-story building in the front, and the area has doubled. Although it is not very popular among literati, it is a favorite place for dignitaries and businessmen.
The private room where Qi Tianyang and the other person were staying was on the second floor. The window faced north, and they could see the small courtyard behind Liuyun Garden by simply lowering their heads.
"Hey? Isn't that Shen Qingru?" Qi Tianyang recognized the person standing in the small courtyard of Liuyun Garden.
Wearing a green silk dress, she still has the appearance and temperament of a Tianshan Snow Lotus.
Opposite her stood a woman wearing a light yellow chest-length skirt, looking pretty and lovely.
Qi Tianyang widened his eyes slightly, "Is that Jiang Ling?"
Their window was not open very wide and was high up. Shen Qingru and the other person were talking to them sideways and did not pay attention to this place.
Zhou Jing'an couldn't help but frown. How could the two of them be together? Was that them who were arguing just now?
He looked at the small courtyard and found no one else there except the two people.
Shen Qingru's expression was quite cold, and her voice was filled with cruelty: "Jiang Ling, you've just luckily saved your life, so you should live in secret. Yet you still want to go against me?"
The sound came from below, and Qi Tianyang and the others heard their conversation clearly.
Jiang Ling's face turned pale and she shook her head. "I didn't mean to hurt you. Really, I won't go against you again."
"Heh." Shen Qingru sneered, "You are just the daughter of a rough man who knows nothing about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, yet you act so high and mighty as if you are superior to others, always making things difficult for me and insulting me."
Shen Qingru's expression became more and more crazy, and the disgust and hatred in her eyes were obvious. She directed all the insulting words she had used in the past at Jiang Ling.
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