Even if the buyer is not such a person, the other people who participated in the bidding will feel this way. At that time, remarks unfavorable to Zhao Ruxi will spread in Beijing. Whether it's her fault or not, everyone will say she's too arrogant.

The crown prince, Jia Songlin and others already looked at Zhao Ruxi unpleasantly. If you have such an opportunity, you may have to ask someone to bring a wave of wind and waves.

But Kang Shilin, the master, joined in, and the situation was different. Everyone can say that Zhao Ruxi is not as good as Zuo Qiusheng, but I don't dare to say that Kang Shilin is not as good as Zuo Qiusheng, right?

The first painting master of the Great Jin Dynasty is not as good as the first painting master of the previous dynasty? Who would have the audacity to say such a thing?

At that time, Kang Shilin came forward to say that he was convinced of the little apprentice's paintings, and expressed his satisfaction that her painting price overpowered his painting price, and even felt very proud. All the rumors in Beijing that are unfavorable to Zhao Ruxi are self-defeating.

Anyway, Zhao Ruxi's paintings are not inferior to Kang Shilin, but they are stronger. Kang Shilin generously admits this, not only because his reputation is not damaged, but also because he will be praised by people. said that he has a lot of gas and is willing to bring up his juniors.

Kang Shilin waved his hand: "This is not your problem alone. You are my apprentice, and if your level and conduct are questioned and criticized, my reputation will also be damaged. Conversely, the better you are, the brighter my face will be. It's a win-win. ”

He nodded at Kang Yannian and Wu Huaisi: "You are the same." If your paintings are better than mine, let alone let me lower the price of your paintings, I am willing to do more. I'm so old, I don't want your juniors to be promising, what else do you want? ”

Kang Yannian and Wu Huaisi lowered their heads in shame.

Kang Yannian, as Kang Shilin's eldest son, naturally had high hopes from his father when he was a child. Not only him, but also his brothers and grandchildren.

But their Kang family's talent for painting doesn't seem to have been inherited at all. There are more than a dozen people in the family, and none of the children and grandchildren have outstanding painting talents. At least they didn't surpass the disciples that Kang Shilin accepted.

Wu Huaisi is talented, but the time to paint has become less and less over the years. First, he was busy with official business and had no time; Second, all he thinks about all day long is the intrigue of officialdom, and his paintings have lost their spirituality, and he has long been unable to paint satisfactory paintings.

Kang Shilin looked at Zhao Ruxi again: "Don't feel guilty if you know the micro." Master also wants to keep this old face by doing this. If I don't pass the word to the five princes, the price of the painting is really not as good as you at the final auction, where will my old face go. It's good to be like this now, so I can comfort myself that I want to descend myself, not really inferior to you. ”

"Master, what are you talking about?" Zhao Ruxi said angrily.

"Haha, let's be honest." Kang Shilin stroked his beard and laughed.

Wu Zong was not easy to intervene in this matter, he pointed downstairs and changed the topic: "Ah, I have won 21,500 taels of silver." Master, do you think it will break through 25,000 taels? ”

Before he finished speaking, a small guy held up a sign: "Twenty-five thousand taels." ”

"Twenty-five thousand taels, twenty-five thousand taels. There is no one to increase the price, and the action should be fast. Twenty-five thousand taels, twenty-five thousand taels ......" Guan Wentao's fanning words sounded, seemingly urging everyone to increase the price again.

The atmosphere of bidding is like beating chicken blood, and it is easy for people to lose their minds, and Guan Wentao's words seem to have a kind of magic, as soon as he shouts like this, some people will run.

There are also three things that have been auctioned off in front. Everyone knows that in a situation like this, Guan Wentao will not hammer, and he must wait until no one is running before striking the hammer.

I don't know whose hint he got, seeing that there are still people running, his speed of speech suddenly became faster: "Since no one has raised the price of 25,000 taels of silver, then 25,000 taels once, 25,000 taels twice, and 25,000 taels and three times, the deal will be sold." ”

As he spoke, he hammered down, and with a "bang" of a drum, Zhao Ruxi's painting was sold at a high price of 25,000 taels of silver.

The running boys all stopped, turned their heads and looked inquiringly in the direction of the box.

There was a moment of silence. Everyone seemed to be a little confused by Guan Wentao's play.

"What's going on? Why don't you let the price increase? Someone asked in a low voice.

"Look at the sign you just raised." The man next to him winked at him.

The questioner immediately turned his head to look at the guy who was holding up the sign just now. The little guy's hand was still holding, and the sign showed that the number was "Nine".

The questioner suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. ”

The emperor is the honor of the Ninety-Five. The one who can use the No. 9 card is none other than Gonggong Xie, who represents the emperor.

Since it was auctioned by Gonggong Xie, it was reasonable for the fifth prince to signal the auctioneer to drop the hammer directly and not let others bid again.

What's more, 25,000 taels of silver for a painting is really high. You must know that Zuo Qiusheng's painting was only photographed for 16,700 taels of silver. The painting of this anonymous man is almost 10,000 taels higher than Zuo Qiusheng, and no matter how good the painting is, it is also at a premium.

In Zhao Ruxi's box, seeing this situation, Wu Zong said: "Senior sister, this situation is the most beneficial to you. This price can't go up any further, otherwise even if Master comes forward, you will have to be pushed to the cusp. It's best now. If it was really taken by the emperor, it would be even better. No one dares to chew the root of your tongue, otherwise wouldn't it mean that the emperor or Gonggong Xie had misjudged? ”

Zhao Ruxi nodded and said, "Yes, I know." ”

At this time, in the box in the middle of the upstairs, Gonggong Xie was full of doubts: "What's the matter?" Why don't you let it shoot? What is the Fifth Prince doing? ”

The number "No. 9" was not drawn by him, but directly assigned to him by Xiao Lingyan.

He also knew that he represented the emperor, if he raised the card at will, Xiao Lingyan and Guan Wentao saw it, it was impossible to treat it as if they didn't see it, they must take care of it.

Therefore, he is very cautious in holding up his cards, and he will not raise his cards if he doesn't really like them. lest he really be taken care of, affect the business of the five princes, and at the same time damage the reputation of the emperor, making people feel that the emperor oppresses people with his identity and forcibly takes it.

After all, the "Nine" brand makes it easy for people to guess who it represents.

The items photographed in the front, whether it is a vase, a clock, or a painting by Zuo Qiusheng, are all in the palace. The painting of Zuo Qiusheng in the palace collection is better than this one at auction. So he didn't make a move.

But this painting just now, he believes that the emperor will like it.

The emperor may have learned painting from Mr. Deadwood for a while when he was a child, or it was a personal hobby, he liked to paint, and the palace collected a lot, many of which he bought back through various channels.

Gonggong Xie felt that the landscape painting was magnificent, and the emperor absolutely liked it. Therefore, as soon as the painting was bid, Gonggong Xie asked someone to bid.

Originally, he was worried that as soon as he asked for the price, Guan Wentao would drop the hammer directly. Later, seeing that everything was normal, Gonggong Xie became happy and began to enjoy the excitement of this auction. I didn't think that in the end, he would be taken care of.