Jin Wucai just intended to let the previous topic pass, so of course he would not answer these words. She smiled lightly, drifted to other directions, and asked, "Grandpa came to that calligraphy in the imperial study a month ago. How is your family?

"My family just opened a bookstore, how can it be compared to your young lady." Chen Zixian replied with a smile, "But the palace forced us to work so hard, so the family helped contact two great calligraphers and copied two volumes in the palace."

The topics they chat about in the academy have always been random. Today, Professor Cao gave them a long leisure time so that they could talk more and the topic changed quickly. Just now they were still discussing Prince Longqing and Daojun Beauty, and at this time, all their attention was completely shifted to the legendary calligraphy.

After repeated discussions, the students were surprised to find that this thing is well known, and that calligraphy has been the focus of attention of the upper class society in Chang'an City for several months.

Why did an anonymous calligraphy that mysteriously appeared in the "Imperial Study" make His Majesty touch it with envy, and directly ordered all the ministers and great calligraphers to copy it in person? If you don't know the ins and outs of this matter, and you don't know what is written on that piece of calligraphy, then you can't participate in those chats at tea time in those ministries and yamen.

"Your Majesty gave my grandfather a share of himself, but he didn't let me see it," Jin Wucai said softly.

In fact, the entire city of Chang'an knew that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was enthusiastic about calligraphy, but lacked the power to write. All the students forcibly held back their laughter, thinking that the liberator might draw a sneer if he did not let others see the emperor's calligraphy. Miss Gao, who used to be a man of few words, felt inexplicably unhappy with Jin Wucai's soft tone and gentle demeanor, so she said with some pride: "My family also got a copy." It's a pity that this is not a copy of the emperor himself. But it uses a double-hook method, which makes it very similar to the original.

Double hook, a method of copying, is a method of hooking with thin lines along the sides of the outer line of the original work, and then filling in the blank space inside with ink. The copy made in this way is the closest to the original and is therefore very precious and should be used to reproduce a masterpiece.

All the students were exclaimed by Mr. Gao's words. On the one hand, they marveled that this anonymous calligraphy was indeed loved by His Majesty. On the other hand, they secretly discussed that it was really honorable for a family and its members to serve in the palace because it enjoyed a copy of the double hook granted by the emperor.

If the superiors like something, the subordinates will love it more, not to mention that it is something that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty loved. Throughout the Tang Empire, calligraphy was loved by all, putting it in a high position. Since all the noble families in Chang'an City knew that His Majesty had a soft spot for that period, they would inevitably make some comparisons with each other.

Those who are awarded copies will feel complacent, and those who don't will feel a little uneasy. Even those who get a copy from the Emperor will inevitably compare their versions...... A trivial piece of calligraphy actually blew ink from countless houses, disturbing countless nobles.

Some civilians who had spent the night at the academy curiously asked Miss Gao what was written in that part and what charm the characters had that could make His Majesty so happy. Now that Miss Gao has said these words, she naturally wants to continue. She smiled, then boasted that the calligraphy was second to none.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Ning Que walked over from the back of the study, carrying a few books under his arm. When others found out that it was him, he suddenly stopped the discussion as indifferently as usual, and after he walked out of the study and into the rainproof corridor, the conversation resumed.

No one wants to point out the shortcomings of the calligraphy that His Majesty loved so much. Moreover, the part is indeed beautiful and worthy of appreciation. Those who have read the original work, whether it is a minister or a calligrapher, are amazed, full of praise, and follow His Majesty's thoughts. Therefore, although Mr. Gao's words were a bit exaggerated, none of the other students showed any doubts.

Jin Wu didn't know why Miss Gao said that, but he just smiled and didn't refute. She listened to her and praised the calligraphy part from the bottom of her heart. Then the topic of discussion shifted to the most mysterious, but fascinating aspect of the matter - who wrote this part?

"Who wrote it?"

"So far, no one knows. It is said to have appeared in the Imperial Den last spring. Then they searched in the palace for more than half a month, and even those great calligraphers were questioned. But no one admits it.

"Is it possible that it was written by a scholar who sells calligraphy in Xiangfang? Don't look at me like that. Many heroes come from the wilderness, and great talents tend to live in seclusion in the woods. Who would dare to say that those scholars who run calligraphy stalls can't write peerless masterpieces?

"Sounds right, but if it's really a poor scholar who sells calligraphy, how could he secretly put the calligraphy part in the imperial study? If he really had such ability, then he would not be poor.

"What a mystery! It is strange that calligraphers do not come forward to admit it. You must know that in view of His Majesty's high praise and his troubles in the court, as long as he is willing to show up, no one will accuse him of what he has done. On the contrary, great wealth will await him ahead.

Jin Wucai's thin eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he was silent for a moment before he said, "I feel that the calligrapher is probably living in seclusion in a small calligraphy shop in the alleys of Chang'an Street. Rumor has it that the calligrapher did not appear after hunting in the palace for so long. Probably there is no news about where he lives now, and the palace will definitely look for him in places like famous calligraphy and painting shops in Chang'an. Then they can't think of such a place at the moment.

"As for why that calligraphy can be found in the imperial study, no one knows."

Then she smiled and suggested a possibility. "Maybe a certain minister cherished a talent from a poor family, secretly brought it to the palace, and deliberately left it in the imperial study for His Majesty to find? But if that were the case, he would have made it clear a long time ago.

The other students thought her words made sense, and replied with a smile: "If it's really a small shop between the alleys, we can look for it after class." If we do find that calligrapher, maybe we can get a reward from the palace.

Chen Zixian cowardly interrupted: "I heard... Ning Que opened a small calligraphy and painting shop in Dongcheng.

The others stiffened at his words and burst out laughing, thinking it was ridiculous. A student from Yang Guan who was familiar with Zhong Dajun looked at Ning Que's figure who disappeared at the end of the rainproof corridor and sneered: "If that piece of calligraphy in the imperial study was written by that guy, then I am willing to kiss his stinky feet!"

The study was filled with laughter again.

Listening to the words of his classmates making fun of Ning Que, Situ Yilan stood up sullenly, and then pulled Jin Wucai out of the study. At first, she looked cautiously at her female companion and wanted to warn her about something, but then she gave up on the idea when she thought that her gentle and silent companion had nothing to do with it. So, she just sighed and asked another question, "Are you going there this afternoon?"

Jin Wucai smiled: "You mean that Prince Longqing is going to Chang'an?"

"Yes, although I'm not interested in this kind of handsome guy, out of curiosity, I still want to take a look," Situ Yilan said with a smile.

"I can accompany you. How about booking a room at the Pines and Cranes Building, where we can see the Long Street? ”

Situ Yilan looked at her and said jokingly: "You don't have to accompany that adult talent today?" If you really want to see Prince Longqing, and you don't want to leave Xie Chengyun alone at the same time, you can go with him.

"Because of the arrival of Prince Longqing, he naturally won't be there," Jin Wucai said with a smile, "Young people have their own pride, especially for him.

Thinking of the treatment that Ning Que had received these days, Situ Yilan said with some disdain: "What is he? He should be prouder by nature, right?

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Associate Professor Cao Zhifeng skipped class to meet the hope of his country's rejuvenation outside the city. Many students at the academy are also debating whether they should join the fun of Chang'an City. In contrast, Ning Que, who was walking under the sheltered corridor, was just thinking deeply about cultivation. Even the discussion about his classmates' handwriting works failed to attract his attention, let alone such a boring thing.

However, he couldn't help but be envious for a while, considering that Prince Longqing had already caused such a big sensation in Chang'an before he came. Although, there is not much shock in this envy and admiration.

A great figure in the Ministry of Justice of Nishiyama Jingu? A genius who is about to enter the realm of destiny? Such glory may come as a shock to others. However, for Ning Que, even if he got along with Chen Pipi, who had entered the Heavenly Mandate Realm at the age of 16 every day, he still couldn't figure out why Chen Pipi was called a peerless cultivation genius by others. He thought that Chen Pipi had two eyes, one nose and one mouth, just like an ordinary person, but when Chen Pipi dived, it would produce more waves because of obesity......

Ning Que first came to Chang'an at the beginning of the thirteenth year of Tianqi, and later he became acquainted with great people such as Chao Xiaoshu and Chen Pipi. This kind of experience naturally opened his eyes even more and saw a lot of things, so it was difficult for Prince Longqing's name to attract too much attention from Ning Que, although the fame of this famous prince had already successfully shocked the other students in the academy.

After entering the old library and politely greeting the female professor, Ning Que was quietly reading the book about Haoran Sword. Outside the west window, the spring sunlight gradually became faint and faint. In the middle of the night, the female professor left the old library, and then the bookshelves were gently slid up again.

"Prince Longqing arrived in Chang'an today," Ning Que said as he looked at Chen Pipi.