The emperor went to other palaces to try out how amazing Wen Jin's paint was.
How could he be so captivated by a painter who doesn't even want to be courted by the imperial power?
Can the paint be better than the Hui ink used by the imperial family?
Gao Xing stood aside.
Xiao Yuchen personally mixed the ink for his father.
"Huh? It has a faint scent, which is different from the rosin of Huimo. It's like... floral scent?" the emperor said in surprise.
He dipped his pen in ink and wiped out the big wolf with just one swipe.
A stroke on the fine rice paper turned out to be just like Xiao Yuchen said, under the thick ink, there was sparkling light!
People who are good at calligraphy will become a little bit addicted when they encounter good paper, good pens, and good ink...
The emperor refused to write at first, so as not to let Wen Jinbai take advantage of him...
He was also on top now.
He first mentioned the title for this talented girl competition, "Talented Girls' Showdown in the Forbidden City."
The smooth feel and the faint fragrance of the ink made him unable to resist writing "The Goddess's Ode".
The emperor personally wrote inscriptions and poems for the event!
This effect is not a doubling, but an expansion in a flat manner.
Wen Jin immediately asked someone to make a plaque with the emperor's inscription and hang it at the event site.
The emperor's original works are kept in the warehouse of Furong Garden.
Wen Jin even asked people to prepare a screen with poems.
The emperor's poems were framed and made into screens, and placed in the most conspicuous place after entering the garden.
"The Emperor's authentic work!"
"It's really the emperor's words!"
The ministers who came to visit were immediately attracted.
Some literati also asked for pen and ink, and wanted to inscribe their masterpieces on the screen beside them.
"The dog's tail continues the ferocious! It is an honor for us students to write poems for this competition together with the current emperor!"
"Rent pen and ink for five taels of silver!"
Wen Jin arranged for people to set up shelves here and rent pen and inkstones.
"Look, the emperor's handwriting will shine! There is a shimmering light!"
"It's black and gold light! It's magical!"
"What kind of ink is this? Does the ink you rent also have this effect?"
The people arranged by Wen Jin have already been accounted for.
He took out two kinds of ink without haste, "Ordinary ink, rent it for five taels of silver, for writing poems.
“I want that special kind of ink, ten taels of silver, and I can only mention five-character quatrains or seven-character quatrains.
"If you want to write verses or poems, you have to pay extra!"
Everyone listen! Who came up with this idea? What a profiteer!
But who doesn’t feel itchy after hearing this?
Who doesn’t want to show off his literary talents after the emperor?
There are poems by the emperor here, and everyone who comes in will come and read them!
Then don’t their poems also have the opportunity to be read by everyone?
"A quatrain is a quatrain! Give me a set for ten taels of silver!" Some people are still willing to buy it.
Wen Jin asked people to prepare a screen covered with white brocade cloth, wasn't it just to let them show off their literary talent?
This is an opportunity to follow a big V to gain traffic!
Any literati with ambition and vanity wouldn’t want to miss it, right?
For a time, there were also people standing in front of the screen where the poem was written.
Calculating roughly, it is a considerable amount of income.
Someone paid money to come in and visit.
Some people are invited to visit for free.
This makes those who spend money to come in a little envious.
But everyone who can be invited has one characteristic: they are women, and they are women who have a certain say in the family.
Wen Jin was meeting her first guest at the moment.
"We haven't seen you for a few days. Mrs. Shen has become more and more charming." Wen Jin stood up to greet her.
Mrs. Shen was particularly happy when she saw Wen Jin.
"The cantaloupe you sent has miraculous effects! It can regulate the stomach and intestines, and it can also cure...constipation!"
Mrs. Shen whispered, "The stool is cleared, and the face becomes brighter!"
Wen Jin chuckled, that's not true...the cantaloupe was something she put in the spiritual spring space during the summer.
There is an ice cellar in Prince Huai's Mansion, and the ice cellar is served by a dedicated person. The ancients had strange wisdom.
They can use methods such as sand sealing and ice cellar sealing to store summer and autumn fruits until winter and enjoy them.
Wen Jin wondered what would be the effect of putting fruit into the spiritual spring space?
She also stocked up on a batch.
Then I was pleasantly surprised to find that Lingquan Space’s preservation technology was amazing.
When the melon is put in, it looks like it was just picked when it is taken out. Even the melon base is bright green and there are fresh dewdrops on the melon leaves.
In addition, the fruits put in absorb the spiritual energy of the space, and when eaten, the taste and effect are extraordinary.
"As long as the old lady likes you, it's a blessing for us, the younger generation, to be able to honor you so deeply in your heart." Wen Jin said with a smile.
Mrs. Shen is Xiao Yuchen's grandmother and the mother of Concubine Shu.
She helped Wen Jin when Wen Jin had no money and power, and Wen Jin didn't mind sharing good things with her at all.
During this competition, she was the first to think of Mrs. Shen.
The first invitation to visit was also sent to Mrs. Shen.
"What do you think of our venue, Madam? Have you seen our game introduction?" Wen Jin said.
Mrs. Shen nodded, with a bit of excitement in her eyes that did not match her age.
"It's great that you young people have ideas and energy. Seeing those girls reminds me of my own youth...
"At that time, I also wanted to stand out on various occasions! Win more applause and cheers!"
Mrs. Shen recalled her youthful days with a deep smile on her face.
"What do you think about inviting you to be the judge of the competition?" Wen Jin said.
Mrs. Shen was stunned, "Judge, judge?"
Wen Jin nodded, "I asked someone to do some statistics. The talents of the talented women include poetry and poetry, painting and calligraphy, singing, dancing and piano skills, as well as tea ceremony skills...
"There are all kinds of things. I heard from the prince that the old lady is involved in many of these.
"And with your status in Kyoto and your prestige, as a judge, your words can convince the public!"
Mrs. Shen was quite happy.
"Ah, is this...appropriate?"
"It's perfect!" Wen Jin said, "I have another suggestion. Is it feasible?"
She was very happy to see Mrs. Shen and she felt relaxed.
Only then did Wen Jin propose another purpose.
"The Shen family is huge, but does it have the kind of concubine daughter who can't achieve anything high and can't do anything low?"
Mrs. Shen was stunned when she heard this, "What do you mean?"
"Given the size of the Shen family, all the daughters should be well married. But there are also those who are particularly talented, resourceful, or exceptionally beautiful.
"Marry into a high-ranking family, right? She is a commoner, so she may not have enough status.
"Marrying into a low-class family? Maybe the girl is high-spirited and doesn't like the other person."
Wen Jin hasn't finished speaking yet.
Mrs. Shen has several candidates in mind!
"Don't say it! It's true! The children of those aunts... are beautiful, but they are just petty! They can't marry into a wealthy family!
"I think for their sake. If I marry someone who is not as good as the Shen family, my mother-in-law's family will be able to take care of them in the future!
"They are conceited about their talents, but they still look down on them! It's a thankless job for me!"
Wen Jin smiled slightly, "How about signing them up for the competition? For this competition, my father will inscribe his name and write a poem.
"At that time, not only my father, but also princes and ministers will come to watch the game...
"By the way, now there are Yan Qing, Gu Kai and many other famous celebrities who are painting portraits of the women participating in the competition.
“Even if you don’t want to show your face at that time, or you have temporary stage fright, you can still take your portrait with you as a souvenir!”
Wen Jin's last words were so tempting!
Even Mrs. Shen was moved! I wish I were decades younger!
