The stunning beauty of Qing Dynasty

Chapter 308 Meeting Zhan Qingwen

When Chen Wang came back, he felt a little regretful when he saw Qingyin had finished eating.

Watching Ain eating, he also felt that he was different from others, and that he looked particularly good. He originally thought that he was quick and could enjoy watching Ain eat.

Qing Yin glanced at him, washed her hands, and said, "If Brother Chen is not busy, you can stay in the yard and rest. I will go out to sell calligraphy and paintings later."

Chen Wang: "Ah, are you going out? I want to go out too. Well, I happen to have nothing to do so I can help you."

Qingyin looked at him in surprise: "But it will probably be very late for me to sell my calligraphy and paintings."

Chen Wang scratched his head and said shyly, "It's okay. I also want to experience the customs and culture of Huailin."

Chen Wang blushed as he gave this reason and didn't dare to look at Qing Yin.

Qingyin raised an eyebrow, "Then if Brother Chen wants to go, go ahead."

On the busy street, it must be said that the two good-looking teenagers setting up a stall to sell calligraphy and paintings are extremely attractive.

At least the girls' eyes were attracted.

Qingyin looked up, feeling the curious and amazed gazes around her, calmed herself down, and prepared to paint a landscape and bird painting.

Chen Wangze watched him paint.

The handsome young man was painting seriously, which attracted many older women and young men to come and watch.

A painting slowly took shape as Qingyin outlined it.

Art is visual and intuitive, and painting is the best way to reflect it.

Seeing the simple lines outlined into a lively landscape and bird painting, everyone couldn't help but praise out loud:

"Well, this bird is well drawn! It looks very vivid, as if it is a live bird about to fly out."

"Young people are really good at painting. Wow, it's so beautiful."

"This young man is really good-looking and talented, and this painting is amazing."

……

As everyone praised, more and more people gathered around, soon blocking the street intersection.

Zhan Qingwen, the county magistrate of Huailin County, was rubbing his head as he passed by this street in his carriage on his way back home. He had been very busy with the autumn examination recently, and he didn't even have time to look for the young man he had taken a fancy to in the examination room. Thinking of the outstanding young man in the examination room, Zhan Qingwen felt a touch of admiration in his heart, and he really hoped to get to know that young man.

No rush. After two days, when he has a good rest, he will have plenty of opportunities to find someone.

Unexpectedly, the carriage stopped.

The servant's voice came from outside the window: "Master, the street is blocked and we can't get through for the time being."

"Master, we have to let the people disperse before we can leave."

Zhan Qingwen, who was able to go home early to rest, could not help but frowned, "Well, remember to be gentle when you let people disperse."

"Yes, sir." The servant replied respectfully.

The boy left.

Thinking of the boy Xie Yin in his mind, Zhan Qingwen silently recalled the article written by the boy. Not to mention the content, even the handwriting was rare and good. He also needed to be kind to the people, and not...

"This young man is really amazing! He draws really well."

"Oh, I've never seen anyone draw better than this gentleman."

……

A series of sounds interrupted Zhan Qingwen's thoughts.

"Painting?" Who is painting? Zhan Qingwen was curious and pulled open the curtains. He saw the man who had spoken just now standing in front of him, saying something.

Zhan Qingwen got off the carriage curiously and asked the servant who was evacuating the crowd.

The servant had just squeezed in the crowd and was sweating all over. His face was red and hot. He thought that his master was waiting impatiently, so he said in panic: "Reporting to the master, I just asked around and it seems that the two young masters were painting and selling calligraphy and paintings on the spot, which attracted many people to watch. There were too many people, and the servant was a little tired."

"So that's how it is." Zhan Qingwen nodded, not noticing the servant's panic.

He was now filled with curiosity about the two gentlemen who were selling calligraphy and paintings.

Whose calligraphy and paintings could attract so many people's love? He listened to the people talking around him, and no one said anything bad about them.

You have to know that among the people watching nearby, from what he could see, there were many poor people who didn't understand calligraphy or painting, or art. The young man selling calligraphy and paintings must be a very capable person to be able to make these people like it.

Zhan Qingwen thought about it, and his hobby of collecting calligraphy and paintings came into play, making him even more curious and want to take a look at the calligraphy and paintings.

He walked into the crowd. Fortunately, thanks to the servants' dissuasion, many people had dispersed. Only a few rich people who really wanted to buy calligraphy and paintings were left. Zhan Qingwen squeezed into the crowd smoothly.

Coming to the front row, Zhan Qingwen could also see clearly the paintings that everyone was admiring.

Several landscape paintings in ink, as well as flower-and-bird paintings, were casually placed on a layer of cloth. It was extremely simple, but what was even more in stark contrast than the display was the excellence of each painting. Every line drawn by the painter seemed like a stroke of genius. The birds, the flowers... were all lifelike and vivid, making one marvel at the painter's craftsmanship.

What a brilliant painter!

Seeing these top-notch paintings lying casually on the ground, Zhan Qingwen felt his heart tighten with distress.

"Oh, young man, I want all your paintings, no matter what the price is."

Qing Yin raised her head in surprise, stopped writing, and looked at the visitor: "Excuse me, sir, I have already sold the painting in front."

"Ah, it's you!" Zhan Qingwen looked at the familiar handsome face, pointed at his hand and said excitedly.

"Shain."

I didn't expect that person would just show up without me having to look for him.

Qingyin also recognized the examiner who appeared in the Autumn Examination, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes.

"Hello, sir." After all, they were in a busy city, so Qingyin chose a safe address and called out neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Zhan Qingwen saw this calm attitude and felt that Qingyin had the demeanor of a great general and had a bright future.

Especially since this person is also a good painter, Zhan Qingwen's affection for Qingyin is simply beyond measure.

If his own daughter had not been married, Zhan Qingwen would have wanted to marry his daughter to this young boy directly. As for his young age, what was there to be afraid of? A grown-up girl would bring her wealth.

Qingyin: "Sir, the painting I have already finished has been favored by these big brothers. If you still want it, please wait for me for a while and I will paint it now."

Zhan Qingwen said cheerfully, "Okay, if you want to draw the rest, I'll take them all."

"Ok."

Looking at the three pieces of white paper left untouched by Qingyin and the one she was drawing, he glanced at the painting that had been reserved with envy.

Alas, a gentleman does not take away what others like. It is good for him to have those three paintings.

Seeing the eager eyes of the old gentleman in fancy clothes who suddenly came, several wealthy businessmen who had just wanted to appreciate the paintings of this young man stood in front of their paintings vigilantly.

No matter how powerful this master's family is, this painting belongs to them.

Qingyin's mouth twitched slightly as she looked at the strange atmosphere among the onlookers.

The old gentleman didn't make any requests, so he just painted according to what the old man generally liked.

After a while, three paintings with words on them appeared in front of everyone.

Zhan Qingwen was extremely satisfied and happily put away his precious painting.

During the conversation between Qingyin and the buyer, Chen Wang was quietly concentrating on being a handsome background.

He did not disturb Qingyin's painting, but his quiet eyes were full of admiration and love for Qingyin.