Yan Liben, a famous painter of the Tang Dynasty, was already famous. Later, after he painted some portraits for Emperor Mingzun of the Tang Dynasty and his family, his reputation became even more prominent. People seeking paintings had to queue up every day, and you only queued up because Yan Liben did not know how to do it. They can paint, no matter how much money they are given.
First of all, he is a painter, but he is also an official of the Tang Dynasty. He has to complete his work every day. Secondly, he is a court painter. He needs to practice certain aspects of painting under special circumstances, such as some favors or a good mood, or he needs to practice some things clearly. Assigned by His Majesty the Holy Emperor.
When the palace painter was in the past, Yan Liben thought it was a kind of torture. According to the palace rules, many concubines, empresses, emperors, palace lords, dragons, dragons and grandsons all came to see him, and they also had various painting tasks.
When Li Mingda, the Holy Emperor of Mingzun of the Tang Dynasty, came to power, many things disappeared. The status of Li Shimin's concubines living in the palace became increasingly embarrassing. Without Li Shimin's imperial power and favor, it was obviously impossible to recruit a painting like Yan Liben's in the past.
Those people can only go to ordinary palace painters, not other painters. Although not all of them are top in the industry, their basic skills are solid and solid. They can meet the standards for painting. They lack some knowledge. The charm of a top master like Yan Liben.
At this time, Yan Liben was studying paints in the political palace when he heard hurried footsteps outside.
As a master, Yan Liben knew that he would not be easily harassed unless summoned by someone.
A young eunuch hurried in and saluted Yan Liben: "Master Yan..."
"Your Majesty recruits me?"
Yan Liben asked first without waiting for the young eunuch to speak.
The little eunuch murmured in his heart: You can answer it quickly.
"Yes, Your Majesty invites you to paint for the new King of Jiangxia"
King of Xinjiangxia?
King Li Daozong of Jiangxia was locked up in the heavenly prison. Yan Liben knew some information more or less, but he couldn't figure out why His Majesty the Holy Emperor Mingzun didn't execute him, but only dismissed him from his official position and imprisoned him. And the most bizarre thing was Even though Li Lingjun, the monarch of Jiangxia, had no influence on his title or official position, he continued to stay as a guard beside Mingzun Saint Emperor Li Mingda indifferently.
Shouldn't she just follow her brother and be dismissed at home?
What is His Majesty the Holy Emperor Mingzun thinking? Even if he doesn't ask, he shouldn't continue to stay by his side as a guard, right? Aren't he afraid that Li Lingjun will assassinate the king?
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For a long time, Yan Liben did not understand why His Majesty the Holy Emperor Mingzun had such an attitude and arrangement towards Li Lingjun. That's why His Majesty the Holy Emperor Mingzun was the first person in the history of the Tang Dynasty and even the history of China to rule the most vast territory and to be subject to all the people from all over the world. Maybe it’s because the female emperor is just a minister.
"Father-in-law, could you please send someone to help me get the painting tools? I have some new paints that I need to bring."
Little eunuch: "Please come first"
Yan Liben packed up his paint box as quickly as possible and hurried towards the imperial study room with the little eunuch.
Taiji Palace is neither big nor small. His Majesty the Holy Emperor Xinkui Mingzun’s study room is in the center. He works inside Taiji Palace and walked like this for more than 20 minutes.
It's been more than half an hour going back and forth.
Arriving at the Imperial Study Room, Yan Liben and his painting tools were released after being inspected by the Valkyrie Guards and Jinyi Guards on duty.
"Your Majesty, Yan Liben is here to see you."
Seeing Li Mingda squatting in front of the small charcoal stove, not caring about the high temperature and concentrating on boiling water and making tea, Yan Liben was somewhat surprised: Your Majesty actually squatted beside the stove in the summer sun, and didn't sweat at all. Sure enough, His Majesty the Holy Emperor, who wore single clothes in the cold winter of March and Nine, was an extraordinary person. Ordinary cold and heat could not invade the holy body at all.
As a master painter of Yi Ge, Yan Liben's ability to observe subtleties has naturally become instinctive.
Li Mingda was keenly aware that Yan Liben had just observed his actions and did not pay attention to them. He pointed to the depths of the imperial study room and the living area of his family and said to him: "This time, you are not here to paint for me. We, the Xinjiang Xia King of the Tang Dynasty, oh by the way, remember to draw her shy look, I like that expression very much."
Shy?
King of Jiangxia?
There's no way these two words can go together, right?
Li Mingda: "Also, you have a strong competitor. His father is also a legend in the painting world!"
Um
Now Yan Liben was even more confused. What is all this? Who is the new King of Jiangxia? Is there a new top painter?
I am already a master in this circle. I heard that there are any outstanding young people that I don’t know?
Yan Liben actually couldn't figure it out, so he begged Li Mingda: "Your Majesty, I really can't understand what you are saying. Please condescend to explain it to me and give me some guidance!"
As soon as Yan Liben said this and matched his expression, Li Mingda knew that this was an honest man. He would not ask Li Mingda himself openly if he was a little scheming. Instead, he would find a trusted eunuch around the emperor like Yu Xiaoqian.
Scheming
means
Tsk tsk tsk
Not afraid of the high temperature, he grabbed a teapot to boil water in his hand. Li Mingda arranged it and said to Yan Liben: "The matter is very simple. No one of the heirs in the family is qualified to inherit the title of King Li Daozong of Jiangxia. His wife thinks that his daughter Li Lingjun can I think it’s okay, so I gave the order.”
"I wrote the imperial edict last night and read it out in the morning. Ling Jun doesn't know why I did this. Ask me. I asked Xu Hui to do her makeup and get a new royal costume. It feels very good to let you paint it. "a painting"
"As for the painter, you have also seen Zhang Fei's daughter and my guard Zhang Yingying. His father is good at painting pictures of ladies. Yingying not only learned her father's spear skills, but also inherited the painting skills, and is a master of painting."
"This painting is not a competition. It doesn't matter whether you win or lose. Just paint how you want. Don't feel any psychological pressure."
"I understand, I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations." After listening to Li Mingda's words, Yan Liben finally understood what was going on. He also understood why he could not figure out why Li Lingjun continued to serve as a guard by Li Mingda's side today.
It turns out that Li Lingjun inherited the title of King Jiangxia. In this way, the Tang Dynasty will usher in a new change. Even if the family has no children, the daughter can inherit the title.
Change historical practice
Will the noble class of the Tang Dynasty revolt in this way?
Will they feel uneasy?
Will there be new turmoil?
Yan Liben felt that when he saw Li Lingjun, who looked like a fairy in a bright red peony and flying phoenix pattern, all the trivial matters in the future had nothing to do with him as a court painter.
The title of the first queen of the Tang Dynasty. It is your majesty's trust and an honor as a painter to paint her portrait by myself.
When he saw Zhang Yingying's drawing board...
To be continued
