In Wenjing Pavilion, Yang Jian carefully moved the stove, and the more he was at the end of the year, he couldn't get out.

These few officials are in a bad mood, and even the palace is deserted; Yang Jian was even more cautious and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Carefully put down the stove, crept to the side, in front of the imperial case, four old men in plain clothes sat cross-legged, opposite Zhao Ji.

Yang Jian is known as the inner minister, whether it is the palace or outside the palace, everyone has to salute respectfully when they see him, and call his father-in-law in a proper manner, but in front of these four old men in plain clothes, Yang Jian seems to be a head shorter, and he never dares to be presumptuous in front of them.

The grandeur of the Song Dynasty's painting art was greater than that of the Tang Dynasty, and the imperial family rewarded painting art and gave preference to painters, but there was no one who compared to the Song Dynasty. The Southern Tang Dynasty Li Houzhu has set up a painting academy to wait for the edict and wait for the official to give preferential treatment to the painter. In the Song Dynasty, it expanded its scale, set up the Hanlin Painting Academy, set up the world's painters, because of their talents and awarded the official ranks of waiting for the edict, only waiting, art learning, painting learning, students, offerings, etc., often ordering the painting fan to be offered, and the excellent ones made them paint the palace and temple.

After Zhao Ji ascended the throne, because Zhao Ji loved art, he was especially good at painting, and in the early years of Huizong, because there was nothing to do in all directions, the inner library was full, and it was the greatest benefit to the Hanlin Academy of Painting and Calligraphy.

Before Huizong, although excellent painters could be officials, and were given the positions of waiting for edicts, waiting, and learning, they could only wear crimson purple but not peiyu, so as to show the difference between painter officials and imperial examination officials; When Zhao Ji ascended the throne, Zhao Ji quickly abolished this system and allowed officials of the Academy of Calligraphy and Painting to wear peiyu to show their prominent status.

In the Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, it is divided into the Academy of Painting, the Academy, and the Academy of Qin and Chess, among which the Academy and the Academy of Painting are the most valued by Zhao Ji. It must be known that no matter whether this official is prominent or not, the important thing is whether he can see the face of heaven, that is, those feudal officials, although they are high and powerful, but they can't face the saint for a few years, and when they see the eunuchs who serve in front of the officials, they can only greet each other with a smile.

When the Academy of Fine Arts won this honor, it naturally had a transcendent status, and the officials of the two governments and three divisions would never dare to offend easily.

Several painters here, especially the old man in scarlet clothes is the most noble, this person is named Zhao Lingsui, is the fifth grandson of Taizu, as a clan, and Zhao Ji since childhood, both love calligraphy and painting, so the relationship is very close, sometimes the states send fresh melons and fruits, Zhao Ji frowned, and will ask left and right: "Brother Sui sent it?" ”

Brother Sui is Zhao Lingsui's nickname, although Zhao Ji and Zhao Lingsui are gradually getting old, they have been called to this day.

If the chamberlain replied, "I have taught Pegasus to send it to the Rongjun Mansion." Zhao Ji is overjoyed, and he will taste melons and fruits with great interest; But if someone said that it hadn't been sent yet, Zhao Ji sighed: "Ask someone Pegasus to send it, don't delay." ”

Such a saint is also extremely rare in the clan. Not only is the relationship between the two close, but what makes Zhao Ji admire more is Zhao Lingsui's painting skills, but now Zhao Lingsui will come with all the painting academies and students, but his eyebrows are deeply condensed, and his expression seems to be in a trance.

Zhao Ji smiled, his eyes fell on everyone, raised his chin and said, "Brother Sui, have you seen the painting I sent?" ”

Zhao Lingyu came back to his senses and said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, I have already seen it." ”

Zhao Ji fussed the case: "How? ”

Zhao Lingsui smiled bitterly: "The painting style is broad, the brush is exquisite, and the minister is not as good as it." ”

Zhao Ji shook his head disapprovingly: "It's better than me, Brother Sui'er's painting skills are between him and Uncle Zhong, now I call you here, I am here to move the soldiers, I have painted a painting all my life, but I lost in the hands of an unknown painter, it is really frustrating, hey......" sighed, and said solemnly: "With the Qing family, I don't have to worry, do you have any paintings recently?" Show it to me. ”

Zhao Lingyu said: "Weichen has a new work, please take a look at it." Between speaking, he gave Yang Jian a look, Yang Jian nodded, turned around and went out, and after a while, he held a painting, carefully unfolded it in front of the imperial case, and said with a smile: "Rong Jungong's painting, Your Majesty is the favorite, Your Majesty is restless these days, and it may be refreshing to see Rong Jungong's painting." Today is the New Year's Pass, that is, the ordinary people's homes, that is also to abandon all troubles, and have a good year, not to mention His Majesty's Ninety-Five Honor, even if there is a big thing, then you have to wait until the New Year pass. ”

He took advantage of this opportunity to say something pleasing to him, just to use Zhao Lingsui to tease the official family to stretch his brows.

Zhao Ji really laughed, and pretended to be angry: "You slave, if you take the painting, you will take the painting, where is there so much to say." ”

Zhao Lingsui took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, what Gonggong Yang said is not unreasonable, family affairs and state affairs are naturally something that should be taken care of, but Your Majesty should also pay attention to your body." ”

Zhao Ji nodded his head and said, "Brother Sui'er's words, I remember it." Then he looked at the painting on the case.

This painting is called "Orange Yellow, Orange and Green", and it depicts the south of the Yangtze River in autumn, when the heat is exhausted and the cold winter has not yet arrived, which is the most refreshing and pleasant time of the year. babbling streams, gently bending across the misty plains; The orange trees on both sides of the bank are planted all over the forest, and the fragrant yellow fruits and green fruits are like stars on the ground. The air is filled with a slight sweetness, attracting water birds to swim freely among the Tingzhu. Secluded, misty scenery.

"It's a good autumn in the south of the Yangtze River, and it's a good orange grove." Zhao Ji couldn't help but applaud, and said with his eyebrows flying: "Brother Sui is good at painting small scenes of rivers and lakes, and his painting style is elegant and beautiful. This orange-yellow-orange-green picture is a masterpiece, not far behind the artist. ”

Although in this orange, yellow, orange and green picture, Zhao Lingsui directly uses color dot leaves and oranges to paint oranges, and the brush lines are not precise enough, but the faint softness in the painting makes people leisurely and fascinating. At first glance, it is like being in the orange grove, the wind blows the rustling of orange leaves, and the stream in the distance is murmuring.

Zhao Lingsui smiled and said, "Your Majesty praises falsely." ”

Zhao Ji put the painting away and said with a smile: "Brother Sui doesn't have to be too humble. As he spoke, he shook his spirits and called Yang Jian: "Put away the painting, frame it, and then teach Zi Yu to send the painting over, I want to see how the painter copies." ”

Yang Jian immediately accepted the painting and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the county lord of Qinghe is now grounded by the prince, saying that she plucked the flowers planted by the princess and taught her not to go out to mess around in the future." ”

Zhao Lingsui smiled: "Hey, no wonder I haven't seen her in the painting academy these days." ”

Zhao Ji smiled: "Then you should pass on the decree and teach her to send paintings." ”

Yang Jian nodded: "The slave will go to the palace for a walk." ”

Zhao Ji said again: "Did Concubine Xian leave to pray for the Prince's Mansion?" ”

Yang Jian said: "Feng Jia is ready, Concubine Xian and Emperor Kang Shu are also wearing makeup, just waiting for His Majesty's grace." Not long ago, the imperial court imitated the title of "Wang Ji" in the Zhou Dynasty, announcing that all "princesses" would be called "Emperor Ji"; Therefore, although she is still called a princess, she has been officially renamed Emperor Ji.

Zhao Ji nodded his head and sighed: "She has been in the palace for ten years, and it is difficult for her to pass on my message and tell her to leave the palace, prepare more Cheng Yi, and be more grand." ”

Yang Jian agreed, but suddenly remembered something, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Emperor Ning'an has also been clamoring to go out of the palace with Concubine Xian these days, saying that she wants to be a companion with Concubine Xian." ”

Speaking of this Emperor Ning'an, Zhao Ji's eyebrows were deeply furrowed, but he sighed, and said in despair: "Her body is so weak, what is she doing when she can't rest?" ”

Zhao Lingsui said suddenly: "Your Majesty, Ning An's body is weak, I'm afraid it's because he hasn't moved around much, and occasionally goes out of the palace to have a look, maybe he is in a cheerful mood, and this disease is a little better." ”

Zhao Ji smiled bitterly, and said with a loss: "Okay, teach people to serve well, don't let her suffer from cold." ”

Yang Jian nodded and went quickly.

………………………………………………………………………………………………… In the Guogong Mansion, there are constantly small servants who come to report: "Feng Jia has left the palace." After a while, he reported again: "Feng Jia has passed Yong'an Fang." ”

Zhou Zheng took his hands and paced back and forth in the main hall, sometimes raising his eyes, but he was at a loss, and sometimes said to his wife: "Are the ceremonies and things ready to be driven?" The lady said yes, and after a while, she asked, "I'll go to meet you later, will everyone in the house go, or teach some people to avoid it?" I'm afraid that I will surprise Concubine Xian. ”

Madame smiled: "Grandpa, you are usually not generous, what is the matter today?" Sit down and take a sip of tea. ”

Zhou Zheng sat down in a daze, and his eyes fell on Shen Ao again: "Shen Ao, I think of something." ”

Shen Ao snickered in his heart, this uncle usually looks like Mount Tai collapsed in front of him and his color remains unchanged, but now he is like an ant in a hot pot, which is not easy to see, and hurriedly said: "Uncle, please speak." ”

Zhou Zhengdao: "Huainiang's surname, I know best, when she comes, she will definitely refuse to talk to me, and Mrs. will definitely not be able to speak; However, there was news from the palace to ask you, when the time comes, you, as a nephew, must accompany her well, and don't teach her to be uneasy. ”

Shen Ao thought about it, and also felt polite, although this time he came back to save his relatives, there was a sense of reconciliation, but the awkwardness of this pair of brothers and sisters can make trouble for ten years, presumably the virtuous concubine Niangniang must be a person who refuses to admit defeat, such a person is unwilling to let go of his reserve to talk to his brother, even if he forgives Guogong in his heart, his tone must be very cold, but his identity is not embarrassing or embarrassing, but it is very likely that he will be called to relieve his boredom.