When it comes to promoting weaving, it is necessary to preview the relevant 'homework' in advance.
Therefore, Qi Yu opened the ancient strange book "Promoting Weaving Sutra" and studied it painstakingly to enrich his theoretical foundation.
There is no ambiguity about practice. Previously, I had received guidance from Tong Yanhuo and learned some practical knowledge about crickets. If I could combine theory with practice, I should be able to deal with it.
However, the emperor is a hard-core weaving expert. If you want to get through in front of him, you have to work harder.
It doesn’t matter, if my skills are not enough, I can make it up by painting.
So, Qi Yu picked up the brush again and drew several pictures of crickets in different shapes in order to please the Sacred Heart.
Seeing this, Mrs. Zhou smiled and said, "I'm telling you, Ah Man, do you know that your paintings are worth a lot of money now!"
"valuable?"
"Um!"
Qi Yu couldn't help but look back on the past, and suddenly realized that he hadn't sold a painting for many years. As for the value, he really had no idea of its value.
Seeing her son's puzzled expression, Mrs. Zhou said, "It is said that after you were promoted to governor, your original price of an authentic painting increased sharply from 500 taels of silver to over a thousand taels now. I heard from the old people that you can only get it if you die. Only the works of people can have such an appreciation."
Hiss~~
Hearing this, Qi Dalang couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. At the same time, he also had a strange feeling in his heart that 'the money is too easy to make'.
Mrs. Zhou looked at the several weaving pictures on the table and said in an encouraging tone: "Ah Ma, do you want to sell these paintings of yours? If so, I will talk to that shopkeeper Liang!"
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "We are not selling these, but they are specially reserved for the emperor's appreciation." After saying that, he asked curiously: "Mother, who is the shopkeeper Liang you just mentioned?"
"He is the owner of a calligraphy and painting shop. He usually makes a living by selling or auctioning some classic calligraphy and paintings. I heard people say that he trades mostly fakes there, so he has little reputation."
As soon as the words changed, Mrs. Zhou said excitedly: "However, I heard that he recently collected an authentic painting of yours and said that it would be auctioned publicly. As for the time...it seems to be today."
oh? And such interesting things?
Upon hearing that someone was auctioning his works, Qi Dalang's interest was quickly aroused.
How about going over there and taking a look?
good!
So, Qi Yu changed into low-key casual clothes and put on his homemade green gauze curtain hat. After all these outfits were in place, he walked out of the house with leisurely steps.
Unexpectedly, his strange outfit attracted surprised looks.
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Light.
The audience seems to be saying: Are there such knights wandering around at the feet of the emperor?
Cough, spit!
What do you guys look like?
Do you know that the real knight is following us for secret protection?
This walk really allowed Qi Yu to get a lot of information.
Especially among those in the market, there are actually a lot of rumors about him hidden in the world.
Moreover, they are all very positive.
For example, the duel at that banquet, the naval battle of Tuen Mun, the purge of Tai Wan, etc., every event was reported as miraculous, as if they had seen it with their own eyes.
Seemingly unintentionally, Qi Yu's image changed. From the original great scholar and master of painting, he slowly evolved into a heroic chief minister who shocked the frontiers.
It is precisely for this reason that his paintings have experienced a strange appreciation in value. This is a moral recognition that no amount of money can buy.
hehe……
I really didn’t expect that after not being in the capital for a long time, there would still be legends about me here~~
At this time, Qi Yu was a little in a trance, just like Wu Dalang when he first married Pan Jinlian, feeling that he was the most awesome man in the world.
He was intoxicated while striding forward, and not long after, he arrived at the auction venue of shopkeeper Liang.
After looking around, Qi Yu was slightly shocked.
Hey!
I didn’t expect that I actually have my own works here.
So...is it a fake?
no!
You must know that even if someone deliberately imitates the inferior 'carrot seal' that you engraved, you may not be able to make it the same.
This is the key point.
Of course, there are also some skilled craftsmen in this world who work hard and are extremely skilled in craftsmanship. They are indeed capable of making something that looks similar to the real thing.
I remember that when he went to his father-in-law's house not long ago, he specifically told himself that someone was willing to pay money in exchange for copying the "Tea Tasting Picture". Come to think of it, it was also a dirty trick of making fakes.
Alas, my good reputation has been ruined by you unscrupulous profiteers.
In fact, there is no need to be angry.
From another perspective, it is also a good phenomenon for someone to imitate one's own works, which indirectly proves one's artistic value.
Well, that's a good thing.
Let’s talk about the present first.
After Qi Yu looked at it for a while, he sat down in a corner and observed the auction of his genuine items in the dark.
Boom~~
A gong sounded, and the so-called bidding began.
Qi Yu was slightly disappointed
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Unfortunately, my work did not appear first, but ranked last.
This is... the finale?
Okay, okay, forget it.
"This is an authentic work by Mr. Five hundred taels of silver..."
"I'll pay six hundred..."
"I'll give you one thousand..."
After a period of fierce competition, the original painting finally found its home and was bought by an elderly man with white hair.
Yes, he spent 1,800 taels of silver at one price, completely overpowering everyone, and finally got the painting as he wished.
Everyone thought that the old man would show a satisfied smile, but unexpectedly, he had a cynical face.
That’s not all!
Next, a jaw-dropping scene happened.
I saw that after looking at the painting for a few times, the old man actually tore it into two pieces with a 'bah!' sound.
Um?
What does this mean?
Everyone, including Qi Yu, was astonished and almost dropped their glasses.
What a weird thing.
If you don't like this painting, why bother bidding? If you buy it first and destroy it later, isn’t it a waste of money?
Could it be said that this is the legendary willfulness?
Just when everyone thought so, the old man started to speak.
"You dare to pretend to be a master of such a poor work. In my opinion, this painting is just a child's graffiti. Qi Yu's talent is really exaggerated. At best, he is just a fame-seeking person."
Listening to the meaning behind these words, it was obvious that they were not meant to be against the person, and even meant to be deliberately slanderous.
As the saying goes, when things go wrong, there will always be a monster.
There is definitely something fishy about this matter.
So, after the old man Huafa left, Qi Yu followed him out.
Then, he waved towards a dark place.
Suddenly, an unknown hero jumped out of nowhere.
"What are your orders, Master Qi!"
"Go quickly and inquire about this old man's situation, and be ready to do some careful investigation."
"yes!"
After the explanation, Qi Yu went straight back home.
Compared with the high spirits when I went out, I seemed a little angry when I came back.
snort!
What a mouse excrement ruined the whole pot of porridge, oh no, it should be said that it was a good mood for the day.
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