Early the next morning, someone from Wanfu came to pay respects, saying that there was a son who claimed to be Lu Chen outside the door to meet him.

Wan Ruhai was stunned for a moment, and asked, "What does it look like, how tall is it?" Come on, please come into the study. ”

When Lu Chen was led to the study, Wan Ruhai was happy when he saw it, and said deeply, "Brother Lu's demeanor is still the same, don't come unharmed." ”

Wan Ruhai is still as sincere and kind as he was five years ago, but only slightly mature. Standing behind the table, a ray of sunlight shining in from the window hit him, making him even more graceful, a baby face full of smiles, Lu Chen even saw the innocent joy of a child in his eyes.

Lu Chen returned the salute and said, "Everything is fine, I took the liberty to come, I don't know if I bothered Brother Wan." ”

After the two sides sat down, Wan Ruhai said excitedly, "What's not to disturb, I was still enjoying Brother Lu's West Lake scene yesterday, and I was looking forward to talking with Brother Lu every day." Having said that, five years ago, I saw Brother Lu's masterpiece in Hangzhou, and it happened that I collected a picture of Huangshan Mountain by Ningzi, and I couldn't put it down. Brother Lu is hiding it so hard. ”

Lu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Brother Wan has a fiery eye, and he can't hide it from the world, but he can't get under your nose." ”

"Brother Lu uses his pen vigorously and briefly, and his paintings are lofty and majestic. Bao Ningzi deliberately avoided these characteristics, focusing on the details, the painting style is realistic and the brush and ink are delicate, I heard that there are also a few landscape pictures and the mountains and rivers of the year have similarities with the pen, but they have not been handed down, so there are very few people who think of these two people together. But, Brother Lu, the word Zhen on your painting of West Lake in Hangzhou and the character Zhen on the map of Huangshan are missing, I think it is to avoid suspicion, yes or no? ”

"Ten thousand brothers are discerning, if they are watching the fire, they are willing to bow down." Lu Chen smiled lightly.

"Brother Lu, don't worry, I will keep it secret. We are all so familiar with each other, I can just call him by his name. It just so happened that I made a bamboo forest landscape a few days ago, and I would like to ask Brother Lu for some advice. Wan Ruhai invited.

"Don't dare to be instructive, learn from each other. So, please make a big deal? Lu Chen also said politely.

The two had a bit of a hatred for seeing each other, chatting until noon, and someone came to report that lunch was ready. Wan Ruhai suddenly reacted that it was already noon.

"Brother Lu, let's take you to meet my father." Wan Ruhai warmly invited.

Lu Chen followed him after some excuses. Wan Ruhai didn't know that this was the purpose of his trip. How about Wanjia, in the final analysis, it still depends on how the family members are, whether it is from character or ability, Lu Chen has to come and see it in person to know in his heart. The direct visit target is too big, and Wan Ruhai just happens to be an excuse.

It's just that when Hangzhou saw it, it was the same today, whether it was intentional or coincidental, I'm afraid only Lu Chen himself knew.

This is the first time Lu Chen has seen Wan Xian, according to the information he has before, this person is the actual controller of the Wan clan in the capital, and he is also in the position of the head of the household department. Wanjia has a huge root system in the capital, the previous patriarch Wan Fu Shuguan to the Ministry of Shangshu, protégés and former officials all over the government and the opposition, coupled with Wan Xian's thunderous wrist, so that Wanjia has a solid foundation in the capital. Unlike Li Xingren, the left minister, the relationship between Wan Xian and Jinshan can even be regarded as close, although it has caused Wan Xian's reputation to be damaged on the surface, but it has to be said that it has also avoided a big move. Therefore, Lu Chen thinks that the most commendable thing about Wan Xian is his vision.

Today, when I saw that this was the case, I knew the current affairs and could bend and stretch.

Wan Ruhai didn't know his identity when he didn't go to court, but he didn't believe that Wan Xian didn't recognize him, but he didn't mention it at the dinner table, just thinking that he was Wan Ruhai's painter friend. Sits on the main seat, calmly entertains, treats people without a trace of excesses, but does not overly welcome, as if you don't know him. If it weren't for the vague scrutiny in his eyes, Lu Chen would almost have thought that he really didn't recognize him.

After the meal, the housekeeper came to report that the carpenter master invited for the second young master had arrived, and he wanted to ask the second young master's opinion on how to repair the study.

Wan Ruhai first said goodbye to Wan Xian, wanting to pull Lu Chen to take a look. How do you know that Lu Chen opened his mouth and said: "I heard that Master Wan has an ancient book of the former dynasty, Zhang Su Crazy Grass, not only here, can you have the pleasure of taking a look?" ”

Wan Xian turned his head to look at Lu Chen, "Since the virtuous nephew is interested, he should accompany him." Go to Thou Hai. ”

The two of them went to Wan Xian's study, the guest and the host sat down, and Wan Xian said, "The virtuous nephew is young and promising, and Ruhai is not as good as you." ”

"Wan adults are too modest, Ruhai Pianpian son is both talented and beautiful, kind-hearted and sincere, and send love poems and paintings, presumably in the capital must be attracted to countless girls sideways, in the lower district of a painter, the first time to enter the capital, the customs and customs are all unfamiliar, and I want to invite Wan adults to follow the Buddha one or two." Lu Chen said with an appropriate smile on his face.

"The virtuous nephew is a great talent, and he has been with him all the year round, and I heard that he is going to set up a court painter headed by the virtuous nephew, which must be highly trusted."

Wan Xian still spoke in a homely tone, but Lu Chen's heart tightened when he heard it, what Lu Bo said to him in person yesterday, he had just started to lay out, and there were no people and horses, Wan Xian had already gotten the news here, then, the news from Jinshan must be faster, it seems that the situation in the palace is really grim.

"Wan Daren has a good reputation, although the emperor is the first to appear in the ceremony, but after all, he has been in Chang'an for decades, and he is all talented, talented, talented, and talented, and the little nephew is fortunate to be able to serve on the side, and the fur he has learned is enough to be used for life. But having said that, the capital is not Chang'an after all, and if you want to control the power as soon as possible, you have to rely on the humerus such as Jinxiang and Wan Daren. Lu Chen said meekly.

Wan Xian paused and didn't answer, he wanted to test his previous guess. Yes, he got the news early this morning that His Majesty is going to set up a court painter, headed by Lu Chen. Nominally a painter, Lu Chen is indeed good at it, but he doesn't think it's that simple. Lu Bo was upright and in his prime, and the first thing he did after ascending the throne was to grant amnesty to the world, the second thing was to seal the former harem, and the third thing was to set up a court painter. The first two things are reasonable, although the seal is more focused on the Jinshan faction, but there is nothing wrong with it. It's just that this third thing is reasonable but not without consideration. Therefore, Wan Xian wants to meet this chief painter today.

The meeting here is naturally not only to take a look, but also to talk and explore.

He didn't seem to get an answer, because Lu Chen didn't say anything. But he also got an answer, because since Lu Chen left Wan Ruhai to see him alone, he naturally explained something.

It is true that once a son of heaven and a courtier, but the family has its own method of inheritance, and Lu Chen understands this truth in it, and Wan Xian is even more so.

Since ancient times, the power of kings has been mutually restrictive, and the so-called control of power represents what all sages know in their hearts. When he saw Lu Chen today, he knew that the scenery of Jinshan would not last long. You know, his eyes have always been vicious. This time, even more so.

Lu Chen saw that Wan Xian not only represented himself today, but Wan Xian replied "Wan Xian is not talented, and he is willing to be loyal to His Majesty" naturally not only represents himself.

The two sides raised their glasses, drank the tea in the cup, and everything was in plain sight.