An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

There is a painting displayed in front of the huge Qianqing Palace.

An Lingrong glanced at it: "Peace of the Western Regions", isn't this... a painting by Lang Shining?

Who is Lang Shining?

The leading painter of this dynasty, it is said that he can paint everything, including figures, portraits, animals, flowers and birds, and landscapes. He has dabbled in everything and mastered everything.

Concubine Hua looked proud and pointed at the painting, but she couldn't utter a few words because of that expression.

In short, it can only be meant but cannot be expressed in words.

"This painting by Lang Shining must be a good one. I don't dare to appreciate the master's paintings for fear of not speaking well."

Concubine Hua showed rare humility.

Li Concubine said in a daze: "My concubine, look at this painting, it is majestic and lifelike. The man standing in the middle of the painting has broad shoulders and long legs, holding a big sword, and is majestic. This reminds me of a certain person."

Concubine Hua said softly: "Let me know who you think of."

Cao Guiren interjected: "Of course Concubine Li is thinking of General Nian, he is so majestic."

An Lingrong saw Wan Changzai's expression change and returned to normal instantly.

Cao Guiren looked at it carefully and couldn't help but exclaimed: "My concubine also felt the same. The peak is powerful, the painting style is deep and rich, the mountains in the background are majestic and majestic, it is really a good painting."

Concubine Hua was extremely happy when she heard this. She stood in front of the painting without moving an inch, smiling brightly: "This painting is not only good, but also very expensive. I heard that the emperor bought it at a very high price."

The empress sat under the window sill and watched the crowd calmly from a distance. Jianqiu rubbed her shoulders for her. The empress half-closed her eyes and said: "I am still interested in flowers and plants. As for reading and appreciating paintings, how can I not do this?" I can’t arouse the slightest interest! If you are interested in Jianqiu, go and see it!"

Jianqiu held the corner of her mouth and said, "My dear, I have little education, I don't understand, and I can't pretend to understand. I'd better be exempted from this!"

The queen smiled knowingly and said nothing.

Everyone was happy to see it, and the emperor also looked proud.

Wan Changzai stood in front of the easel, carefully considering the meaning of the painting and said: "This is indeed a good painting, with thick ink, complex composition, mountains and rivers, and a seamless whole..."

"Ah~~~~~~" With a scream, Wan Changzai suddenly fell down, half of his body fell on the painting, tripping over the entire easel.

Wan Chang Zai wanted to cry but had no tears, and was about to get up. Unexpectedly, Chun Chang Zai behind him also fell on top of Wan Chang Zai due to inertia.

Chun Changzai was shocked and said: "Your Majesty, help me, someone is pushing me from behind."

Five or six long nail marks appeared on the immaculate painting.

The ink was scraped into the gaps between Wan Changzai's long nails!

"Wan Changzai and Chun Changzai quickly knelt down on the ground, waiting for the emperor's resignation.

The emperor was instantly petrified on the spot, and he roared angrily: "Who pushed it?"

Standing behind Wan Chang is Chun Chang Zai, and behind Chun Chang is Fucha Guiren.

Looking back, it looks like it was recommended by a rich and noble person.

But the nobleman Fucha said that she did not reject it, and the queen proved it for her.

The atmosphere was tense for a while.

The concubines in line knelt on the ground, and Su Peisheng and King Qinghe helped the painting up.

The atmosphere was tense for a moment, and no one dared to express their anger.

Xuan Qing stepped forward to take a closer look and said: "It is indeed Lang Shining's painting. It is extraordinary. The technique, brushstrokes and scenery are full of layered changes. The painting method is unique and difficult to imitate. Your Majesty, my brother is heartbroken."

Xuanqing made a last strike, Wan Changzai's face turned even paler, and Concubine Hua was filled with anger.

The emperor's forehead had veins popping out and he said: "Everyone, go out. I have a headache. Don't reward me. I asked you to come here to appreciate the paintings. Do you understand? I am here to appreciate the paintings, not to destroy them."

An Lingrong was at the back of the queue, and the crowd was so crowded that it was hard to tell who was pushing whom.

An Lingrong stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I have studied painting for a while and know a little bit about it. I don't know how to appreciate paintings, but I know how to paint. I wonder if the Emperor dares to let me try it."

The emperor's face softened a lot. He stared at An Lingrong with interest and doubt, thinking.

Concubine Hua said coldly to Zhen Huan: "Wan Changzai, why are you so careless that such a precious painting was destroyed by you?"

Concubine Hua said to An Lingrong again: "It's really disturbing in the palace. Some people come out to destroy paintings, and some say they can repair paintings. It's just a pity that such a precious painting is lost."

Xuan Qing came closer and said, "Your Majesty, let her try it. My younger brother will assist you."

Prince Guo inspected the damaged areas and echoed: "Your Majesty, Xuan Qing's paintings are excellent and his restoration is also excellent. Let him try it."

The emperor nodded in agreement.

Before An Lingrong entered the palace, in order to support his family, he worked for a year as a helper for his uncle, who was a painter. She was not good at appreciating and analyzing paintings, but she inherited half of her uncle's mantle in painting repair.

The emperor ordered that the painting be repaired within five days.

An Lingrong and Xuan Qing only spent one day repairing the painting.

Just inside the Qianqing Palace, people put together a long table, laid out paintings, took tools, sheep's hoof knives, brushes, arranged brushes, and repair paper, and followed the normal four steps of painting repairs in an orderly manner.

First, use a thin stream of water to gently pass over the painting to clean the damaged area, then carefully cover it with paper of the same material, drop water-soluble grease, and let the new paper and old paper melt together. All this is done by An Lingrong himself. , her hands are very light.

The emperor was worried and kept watching carefully from the side. His expression was so nervous~~~

Yu Ying'er died, but he wasn't nervous.

This painting is more important than Yu Yinger.

An Lingrong reflected her own appearance through the water. She was gentle and calm, with curved eyebrows and eyes. Looking closely, she looked a bit docile and graceful at the moment. She liked her particularly serious look.

The emperor said softly: "An Changzai, please be gentler with your hands and don't be careless."

An Lingrong said: "Your Majesty, okay."

After An Lingrong finished his work, Xuan Qing completed the final, most important and critical process. Xuan Qing is indeed a master of painting and repair. Right under the emperor's nose, the pen and suet knife in his hand were flying at an extremely fast speed. In only half a day, the painting was restored to its original state.

An Lingrong was happy and praised Xuanqing's skill. The emperor was so happy that he took off the ring on his thumb and put it on Xuanqing's hand. The ring had a live ring, and the pearl in the middle of the ring was cleverly held by a six-claw gold support. The inlay is deft and exquisite, and extremely luxurious. The clear yellow red gold ring is inlaid with a large white pearl, echoing the emerald and emerald carved into the shape of a bat. It is the ring that the emperor has worn the longest.

And Qinghe King Xuanqing said: "Your Majesty, such a precious and long-lasting thing should be given to An Chang Zai! I'm afraid that as soon as the Emperor's ring is in place, the Emperor will propose the marriage next step."

The emperor put the ring on An Lingrong's hand, and rewarded her with Luo Zidai and Jin Bu Yao. An Lingrong smiled calmly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

The next day, the emperor rewarded the painting to Concubine Hua and asked her to hang it in a conspicuous place in Yikun Palace. He also gave three big characters to hang under the painting as a warning.

Looking back, the emperor invited Lang Shining to come to the palace to paint in person. The exact content of the painting was unknown, but the matter was settled. The emperor was no longer angry and did not punish Wan Changzai and Chun Changzai.