When the child respectfully bowed to the little emperor, I couldn't help but sigh that the beautiful girl in front of me was actually the famous painter in the capital, and what was even more amazing was that this child looked like he was only twenty-eight years old!

This child is dressed in the official uniform of the drawing department, and her appearance is delicate, so it seems that she is not much different from ordinary scholars, and if you don't know it, you will definitely praise her for being a handsome gentleman.

I have wanted to meet this genius countless times, but I didn't expect it to be in this situation.

sighed leisurely, only hoping that this incident of hand-picking the Imperial True Painter would not have much impact on the child's future.

I used to know that this child was born to be a painter when I looked at her paintings, but now I see her eyes full of aura, which makes me even more convinced, and I don't want to let the court cheat me and ruin the gift given to this child by God.

The little emperor called for a flat sentence, and he also wanted to see how this female painter, who had recently stirred up some unrest inside and outside the court, had a look, and now that he saw his true face, he also had a sense of being famous as if he had met.

"You, Wei Mingyi?"

The little emperor's curiosity was aroused, and he confirmed that this child's painting was really as ingenious as the rumors, and it was no wonder that the imperial grandmother would let her write the imperial truth despite the opposition of the ministers.

Wei Mingyi paused, then nodded yes, and said:

"The little one is Wei Mingyi. ”

"You are now a person with an official rank, so when you face the king, you should call yourself a micro-minister!"

My tone was light, but I couldn't hide a smile at the corner of my mouth, and deliberately reminded her kindly, after all, it was the Empress Dowager who appointed her as the painter of the Imperial Truth.

No matter how much the pedantic ministers oppose it on the grounds that 'there is no such precedent for a woman to enter the court', they cannot deny this established fact.

Wei Mingyi glanced at me, slightly stunned, but showed a little panic, bowed again, and said:

"The little one doesn't dare to say anything, the little one who is facing the saint this time is to dare to ask His Majesty to take back his life, and the little one can't accept such a heavy responsibility as writing Yuzhen, and please ask His Majesty to be clear!"

The kid didn't say he didn't want to, he didn't dare, but he couldn't, so there must be a reason for the pressure from within the family.

"Why can't you? This is the edict of the emperor's mother, do you want to resist the decree and disobey it?"

The little emperor asked with a smile, and after a while, he wanted to tease this Wei Mingyi.

Wei Mingyi couldn't help but panic, and hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty forgives your sins, the little one is a woman, and there has never been a precedent for a woman to enter the court as an official in this court!"

Well, I can see that this child is also a smart person, and her actions are that she doesn't want to get involved in the right and wrong places in the DPRK.

It stands to reason that even if she begs to let go, she has to go directly to the Empress Dowager, and the bell must be tied to the bell, after all, it is the Empress Dowager who appointed her as the painter of the Imperial Truth, and she knows that she can't convince the Empress Dowager, which started the little emperor's mind.

When the little emperor heard this reason, he frowned slightly, and then asked me with some puzzlement:

"Taifu, there is this rule in the palace, saying that women can't be officials?"

The little emperor has grown up under the teaching of the Empress Dowager since he was a child, and the Empress Dowager has been sitting in the court for many years to make the court and the court safe, so the little emperor has never doubted why this woman can't be an official?

I can't help but think that as a daughter, I have to dress up as a man to enter the court, but I can imagine that since ancient times, women's participation in politics has been the great defense of the court. Even after you become a country, isn't there a palace rule that "the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics" to clamp down.

Although it is not clearly stated in the national law, it has been the case in all dynasties, and over time, it is a matter of convention.

It's just that, even so, the resistance of the DPRK and China will change according to the situation of the DPRK, just take the current Empress Dowager as an example, this harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and it has long been self-defeating.

Now this Wei Mingyi is entering the court as a woman, although she has only received an official title with no real power, but a woman can come and go at will above the court full of men, and she has to be a minister in the same hall, which is obviously a violation of etiquette and decency, how can she not attract opposition.

But these people who openly oppose it dare not say that it is too reasonable, because they are afraid of the empress dowager, and they do not oppose Wei Mingyi's entry into the court on the grounds that "women are not allowed to enter the court as officials", but use "there has never been a precedent for women to enter the court as officials" as an excuse, which has to be said to be a compromise.

Fortunately, the recent rebellion case has diverted the attention of most people in the court, and everyone has paid attention to the trend of the investigation of the case, and they are not very concerned about this woman who has entered the court as an official, which has saved this child from falling into the sinister situation of being criticized by words and writing.

But even so, the Empress Dowager still contributed to this matter, and it is conceivable that there must be a plan, and this child wants to get out of it, but I am afraid that it will be difficult.

"Your Majesty, in the national law, there is no explicit prohibition on women from entering the court as officials, but it is just a matter of convention. ”

I am understated, but I am also telling the little emperor with ulterior motives that there is nothing wrong with a woman entering the court as an official.

When the little emperor heard me say this, he would not question this question, nodded his head, and said to Wei Mingyi:

"That being the case, then the reason for what you have just said cannot be called a reason. ”

Wei Mingyi looked at me incredulously like a frightened rabbit, and then at the little emperor, this was her last chance to get out of trouble, and said hurriedly:

"But, Your Majesty ......"

The little emperor quickly interrupted Wei Mingyi's words and said seriously:

"Hey, Taifu once taught me to set up officials and divide positions, select talents and appoint talents, and if you get them, you will benefit the country, and if you don't have them, you will suffer from Li Shu. The selection of talents should be based on merit, and there should be no distinction between high and low status, rich and poor, and the distinction between men and women should not become an obstacle to the selection of talents. Taifu thinks that what I just said is fallacious?"

I smiled slightly, then nodded yes, and appreciated the little emperor's opinion without hesitation, saying;

"Your Majesty!"

Wei Mingyi saw that this pair of monarchs and ministers had such a tacit understanding, and thought that this time they would return in vain, so he was in a daze, and some resigned himself to giving up resistance.

When the little emperor heard the words of appreciation, he was in a good mood, and said to Wei Mingyi, who was in a daze, with a smile:

"Wei Qing's exquisite painting is what I have seen with my own eyes, and he was appointed by the imperial grandmother as the person who writes the truth, which is well deserved. Qing's paintings are not only favored by the Empress Dowager, but also by several of my imperial sisters, and even the eldest sister of the Emperor praises Qing!"

"Thanks to the Queen Mother and several princesses, the wrong love, little... Weichen, I dare not be ashamed!"

Halfway through, Wei Mingyi hurriedly changed his words, thinking that he was going to accept the imperial order.

When the little emperor heard that Wei Mingyi was finally willing to call himself a minister, he was also overjoyed in his heart, and said:

"My imperial sisters have asked me to ask for a decree after completing the imperial grandmother's royal truth, I want to ask Wei Qing to paint for several imperial sisters, I don't know what Wei Qing thinks?"

Wei Mingyi was summoned by the Empress Dowager into the harem, and was fortunate to meet several princesses, and between the conversations, several princesses and princesses had said that they had this will, so when the little emperor put it forward, Wei Mingyi was not panicked, but happily agreed, and said:

"Dare to disobey?!"

Hearing that Wei Mingyi agreed, the little emperor was happy, but I was not happy.

Standing up suddenly, the "no" almost blurted out.

I have asked the princess many times but have not received an official reply, and even I can't draw her, how can I allow others to paint?!

I will never allow anyone to draw her, no, absolutely not, no one!

Seeing me stand up suddenly, the little emperor and Wei Mingyi were slightly stunned, realizing that they had lost their temper, so they hurriedly diverted the topic and asked the little emperor:

"Your Majesty, it's not too early now, and it's time for you to prepare for tonight's birthday banquet. It's time for Weichen and Master Wei to do their jobs, please allow Weichen and Master Wei to retire!"

The little emperor thought about it and thought about it, so he felt that he would talk about it so much today, and he would find an opportunity to talk in detail in the future.

"Well, what Taifu said is very true, then the two Aiqing will step back first. ”

"Thank you for your grace, and the ministers will retire. ”

After speaking, Wei Mingyi and I walked out of the imperial study one after the other.

......

After Wei Mingyi also came out of the imperial study, I invited her aside, and couldn't help but solemnly explain to her what she had just said.

"Don't paint the princess. ”

My face was gloomy, and I went straight to the point.

Seeing that I looked like a child, Wei Mingyi could see that my horse master must be jealous.

Wei Mingyi knew it in his heart, but he pretended to be confused, and said seriously:

"My lord, this is a difficult order, this is an edict, and the officials dare not disobey the order. ”

Hey, I said, this girl's feelings are revenge for the revenge that I just fueled the trouble, right?!

"The other princesses can draw, but the eldest princess can't!"

I'm straight to the point and don't want to beat around the bush.

It's just that the tone of the words is not a command, but a friend-like request.

Wei Mingyi smiled slightly, and then asked:

"Is it convenient for the lord to inform the lower officials of the reason?"

Why can't I draw the eldest princess......

"Reason, you know. ”

As long as you are a painter who pursues the sublimation of the soul, you will have a common problem, that is, as long as you think it is beautiful in your heart, you want to paint it, so that this beauty can be displayed unreservedly under your own brush.

Wei Mingyi was looking at me, his eyes full of aura, as if he could see through my thoughts at this moment in an instant, his delicate and elegant face was a knowing smile, and then he said simply:

"My lord, I like Her Royal Highness the eldest princess very much!"

Hearing this, I couldn't help but blush slightly, this girl, still young, simple-minded, but can she also see my mind at a glance?

"What do you mean by that?"

Hearing my deliberate inquiry, she didn't shy away from it, and said bluntly:

"Because he is a beloved person, he does not want to fake the hands of others, the first emperor once said. ”

The first emperor was good at depicting Danqing, and everyone in the court knew it. The first emperor had a very deep affection for the first queen, and since the death of the first queen, he often painted countless portraits of the first queen to see the painting and think about people.

After the death of the first queen, the drawing department needs to draw the portrait of the first queen in time in accordance with the etiquette regulations and enshrine it in the temple. However, it was rejected by the former emperor on the grounds that "because he is a beloved person, he does not want to be a dummy", and he personally painted a true portrait of the former queen, worshiped the temple, and paid tribute from time to time.

Because of this, no one does not call the former emperor an infatuated king.

Beloved......

I smiled when I heard this, nodded very frankly, and said:

"That's true. ”

For love, people are sometimes selfish!

"So, what you were looking for, have you found it?"

Wei Mingyi's words gave up the distinction of dignity and humility, and it was more of a mutual greeting between friends.

It seems that she is the identity of Xiaoyaosheng, and she has seen through it!

This girl is really a blessed person!

In Xiaoyaosheng's paintings, he has been looking for something, others may not be able to see it, but Chang Gexing will definitely be able to see it.

Painting is such a magical thing, it is clear that people who have never seen it before, but they can communicate with each other through guò painting, and even without words, you can know what the person who paints thinks and feels.

This is the case with Xiaoyaosheng, Chang Gexing, and Chu Madman!

"Well, I found it. ”

For example, if you want to walk, or if you want to protect someone......

He nodded firmly, then looked at the child with a smile and said:

"You don't look as happy as you used to, but you're in trouble?"

Hearing this question, Wei Mingyi couldn't help but lower his head, his face was embarrassed, and he said:

"I just like to paint, why do those people force me to be like my uncle?"

"Who is your uncle?"

"Wei Xian. ”

Zhao Weixian, who has the honor of being a royal painter, is actually her uncle? In this way, Wei Bin, the genius imperial painter who was extremely favored by the first emperor, was the father of this child!

Born in a family of painters, it is no wonder that there is such a deep painting foundation and rare talent, this is really fate!

At that time, the first emperor was very fond of Danqing, and he admired the famous painters in the painting world, and the landscape ink painting painted by Wei Bin, the brother of the Wei family, and the picture of the maid painted by Wei Xian were the most favored by the first emperor. Not only did he recruit the two brothers into the Drawing Department and promote them to the edict, but also gave the royal painter glory, honor and favor, and the scenery was for a while.

It's just a pity that this Wei Bin died young, and Wei Xian has long since the collapse of the first emperor, and his former glory has long ceased to exist, and his situation is really this time and that time.

"They're just trying to get you out of the way. If you defeat your uncle, you will be accused of violating filial piety, and if you lose, you will be incompetent, let alone able to take on this heavy responsibility. ”

"I don't know anything about the court, I only know that my father died early, and if it weren't for my uncle's careful teaching, as a daughter, no matter how much I like painting, I wouldn't be able to do it today. ”

"What, do you want to back off?"

“......”

"How old are you?"

Wei Mingyi's face flushed slightly, and he said:

"Seventeen. ”

"Can I tell you about my family at home?"

At such an age, Gao Tang should also find her in-laws.

"That's it. ”

She responded a little bitterly, dissatisfied but helpless.

"What, aren't you happy?"

After a moment of silence, she nodded and said:

"My mother said that men should get married, and women should get married. When a woman marries and obeys her husband, she is filial to her in-laws, she serves her husband, her husband teaches her children, she is gentle and obedient, she is peaceful and joyful, and her life is complete. But I can't paint anymore......"

In the end, Wei Mingyi showed a painful look on her face, it is conceivable that she just likes to paint, and never imagined what she will become if she can't paint one day.

It's because I never thought that when I really encountered this problem and couldn't solve it, it would be so painful.

"Then don't hesitate to show your talents unreservedly, because this is your only chance to change your destiny. ”

As long as she gets this opportunity and completes this task brilliantly, then as a meritorious minister, Wei Mingyi can pray to the Empress Dowager for a reward, and she can ask for freedom when the time comes.

Of course, Wei Mingyi knew what I was saying, and I have to admit that she was a little moved, because she liked painting more than her own life.

"But, uncle, he ......"

Even so, Wei Mingyi still can't escape the shackles of the world, she can't be chic and free, regardless of a qiē.

"As far as I know, Lord Wei Xian is also a frank gentleman. The reason why he should take this competition is not to deliberately embarrass you, but to give you a chance. He knows better than anyone else what your talents are, because you are what he taught you single-handedly!"

What I said made Wei Mingyi feel quite touched, and the worries and burdens in his heart were not so heavy.

After thinking about it for a long time, Wei Mingyi mustered up courage, strengthened his faith, and said:

"I know what to do. ”

Seeing the firmness in her eyes, I knew her decision, although it was in line with the original intention of wanting to protect this child's talent, but whether it was right or wrong to do this kind of right and wrong child, I had to let time prove it.

Guard...... Initial ...... What......

Suddenly, I understood something, and I looked up at the blue sky, and I couldn't help but feel a little stunned.

After a while, I smiled and said something to Wei Mingyi, saying:

"Wei Mingyi, go out of the capital, go out of the Northern Wei Dynasty to the outside world to see, this world is very big, use your eyes to see, use your heart to comprehend, and then draw what you see, what you hear, what you feel in your heart, go find your own way!"

After saying that, my heart was clear, and I took a step without looking back, and strode away with a smile.

After Wei Mingyi stood in place for a while, he seemed to be encouraged, as if he had found the goal and direction of progress, and then secretly made a decision in his heart!

Yes, fate should be in your own hands!