He shook his head, let out a long sigh, and said in a desolate tone: "That being the case, from today onwards, I, Kang Shilin, will resign as a judge of the painting competition. In order to keep my apprentice Zhao Zhiwei from criticism, she also withdrew from the competition. ”

He turned his head and glanced around the crowd, but didn't see Zhao Ruxi and the others.

Just as he was frowning, he heard Zhao Ruxi's voice coming from the other direction: "Master, what you said is right. I quit this competition. From now on, I will not participate in any drawing competitions. ”

This is the response that the master and apprentice have discussed.

Kang Shilin is usually in good spirits, but he is getting older. The competition venue was noisy and crowded, and the Kang family didn't worry about him being a judge, and he himself was not happy to do it.

In order to let their apprentices or children get a good ranking in the painting competition, some people do not say that they urge their children to learn to paint, but lead their children to visit Kang Shilin and several other judges.

Ordinary people came to see, but Kang Shilin was gone. But some families come in the name of visiting his old family by virtue of old friendships, which makes people unguardable.

Kang Shilin was the most impatient to deal with these.

He didn't want to be a judge in the first place. It's just that he is the most famous painter in the Great Jin Dynasty, and the imperial court holds a painting competition, and if he doesn't come out to judge this live signboard, this competition has no prestige.

Because it was undertaken by Guozijian, Peng Guoan begged the emperor at that time, and the emperor said all the good things in front of Kang Shilin and promised benefits, so Kang Shilin agreed.

At this time, I took this opportunity to quit this errand.

In addition, if Zhao Ruxi is not famous at all, then it is naturally nothing to participate in this competition. But her paintings were sold at auction at a price comparable to Kang Shilin's, and even higher than the price of Zuo Qiusheng's paintings in the previous dynasty. Coming to participate in the competition is no less than a big man competing with a child, and winning is not martial, which is a bit unkind in everyone's opinion.

Kang Shilin, as her master, knew that her apprentice had such a level, but she still asked her to compete, and everyone naturally had nothing to say about it, thinking that the master and apprentice were too greedy.

Therefore, when Zhao Ruxi decided to participate in the competition, he made up his mind to only participate and not get the ranking. She just wanted to take the opportunity to reveal her identity as the author of the painting at auction in order to gain the fame corresponding to her painting.

So the master and apprentice set up a big pit and waited for Mei Zhongjun to jump in.

If Mei Zhongjun didn't have the intention of harming others, it would be fine. As long as he harms people, he has to bear the infamy of forcing Kang Shilin's master and apprentice to withdraw from the competition, and he has to be a sinner in history.

Now that Mei Zhongjun is really happy, Kang Shilin and Zhao Ruxi will naturally plan and announce their withdrawal from the game.

The two of them sincerely withdrew from the game, not to retreat. Therefore, Zhao Ruxi's words fell, everyone was still in shock and did not react, Kang An stepped forward to take Zhao Ruxi's painting scroll away under Kang Shilin's instructions, and Kang Shilin himself walked quickly towards the gap in the west, very crisp and neat, without the slightest hesitation.

Zhao Ruxi and the three of them also hurriedly turned around to join him.

"Ah, Mr. Deadwood." Before others could react, Peng Guoan was in a hurry, shouted at Kang Shilin's back, and chased after him.

Other people also reacted at this time, some were at a loss, and some spoke out to dissuade them, and the scene suddenly became noisy.

Mei Zhongjun was a little confused by Kang Shilin's play, and finally knew that something was wrong-

According to Kang Shilin's temper, shouldn't he fight him for 300 rounds and suppress him with domineering strength? Why did he suddenly back down and let him punch him empty?

People are sympathetic to the weak. Kang Shilin quarreled with him and won in the end, no matter what the reason, everyone would think that he was oppressive with power. And he, Mei Zhongjun, no matter how bad his previous reputation was, at this moment, someone will make excuses for him, saying that it is all because Kang Shilin forced him to smear him.

Now that Kang Shilin has made such a concession, everyone has begun to feel wronged for Kang Shilin, and scolded him Mei Zhongjun.

If it weren't for the insulting questioning he had, how could Mr. Deadwood be here? The old man has been greatly wronged.

Moreover, Zhao Zhiwei is such a good seedling, at a young age, his painting level can be compared with Mr. Deadwood. But because of Mei Zhongjun's slander, she will never participate in the competition again, which may affect her love and enthusiasm for painting. Then the Great Jin Dynasty lost a painting national player who might be at the pinnacle.

What a loss!

And he, Mei Zhongjun, has become a historical sinner.

Mei Zhongjun was completely panicked.

He stood there, dazed and at a loss as to what to do.

Kang Shilin walked like a fly, Peng Guoan chased a few steps, and he had already reached the gap.

Seeing that Peng Guoan was catching up, he wanted to reach out to pull him, but there were several officials in front of him to stop him.

Kang Shilin stopped, waved his hand at Peng Guoan and said, "Master Peng, you don't have to persuade. I'm old and want to live a few years of leisure, so you can let me quit this position as a judge. ”

Wu Zong and the others also squeezed over at this time.

Wu Zong spoke: "Master Peng, can you bear to see my master and sister being criticized? So the best thing to do is for both my master and sister to withdraw from the competition. ”

As soon as Wu Zong said this, Peng Guoan hesitated.

If it weren't for the fact that this painting contest was organized by Guozijian, and he was Guozijian sacrificial wine, he would have the same urge to walk away like Mr. Deadwood.

Mr. Deadwood is arrogant, did he let the old man swallow his anger and make people question his character for the sake of the competition hosted by Guozijian?

The officials who blocked Kang Shilin also hesitated.

With their hesitation, Kang Shilin had already stepped out of the gap and was surrounded by the apprentices and walked out.

"Master, what, what should I do?" Zhang Xiuyan, who was already nervous, trembled all over at this time, he didn't care about his master's habit of disliking the most unpleasant touch, so he grabbed Mei Zhongjun's arm and shook it vigorously.

If Kang Shilin represents the highest level of painting in Dajin, then Zhao Ruxi is the highest level among the previous contestants.

The doubts of their master and apprentice forced Kang Shilin and Zhao Ruxi to withdraw from the competition, and the reputation of this competition was greatly reduced. Their master and apprentice will be pointed out by a thousand masters. His Zhang Xiuyan's life is over.

Not to mention Mei Zhongjun's master and apprentice, even Xiao Yuyue, who was sitting in the teahouse box next to her, was also panicked.

She also saw that the prince and the Jia family did not move until the end, so she sent someone to promise benefits to Mei Zhongjun and let him mess with the reputation of Kang Shilin and Zhao Ruxi.

Although she was extremely careful in her work, she made several turns. But now that the situation has developed so seriously, the emperor will inevitably let people strictly investigate. As soon as the emperor made a move, she might not be able to hide this little trick.