Master of Rebirth

In the previous life, Wang Qi was ruined and penniless after being kicked out of the Wang family. She has been selling calligraphy and paintings for a living, and she can't even take care of food and clothing.Later, I couldn't stay in Pingyao County anymore, so I had to change my name and surname to live in another country.It wasn't until an antique dealer fell in love with his paintings and asked him to help copy ancient paintings at a high price that life gradually became easier.

The antique dealer's surname was Zhang Mingchuang. He traveled all over his life to many places and collected a large number of ancient paintings and copybooks of famous people.He specially hired a few capable people to copy the fakes, and sold the fakes at a high price, earning a lot of money.Wang Qi already had painting and calligraphy skills, and over time, his skills became more and more superb.Later, with just one glance, the handwriting could be imitated perfectly without any flaws, so Zhang Chuang appreciated it very much.When he has nothing to do, Zhang Chuang will also chat with him and talk about the process of collecting these calligraphy and paintings.

The four authentic paintings and calligraphy that Dong Jue mentioned were scattered in some unremarkable street stalls and small shops near Pingyao County.Wang Qi opened her eyes again, and the first thing she did after realizing her current situation was to find them non-stop, and then buy them all back.

"Would you believe me if I said that the fairy told me in a dream?" Wang Qi half-truthfully said.

Naturally, it was impossible for him to confess to Dong Jue about the rebirth, and even if he told him, no one would believe him.

"Stop talking nonsense." Dong Jue was amused, covered his mouth and smiled for a while before saying, "Forget it, if you don't want to say it, I won't make it difficult for you. But these calligraphy and paintings, are you really going to sell them to me?"

"You have been running Gubaozhai for so many years, and you have seen very few antique calligraphy and paintings. Do you need these few?" Wang Qi asked.

In fact, Wang Qi had more than these four pictures in his hand, and the reason why he kept them here with Dong Jue was just in case.Besides, with the disaster of Jia Fugui, it's not safe to keep them all at home.As for the usefulness, Wang Qi certainly had other plans.

Dong Jue said bitterly: "You don't understand our difficulties. Gu Baozhai is famous, and the customers who come to the door have high requirements. There are only so many famous ancient paintings, and each one is scarce and hard to find. If you sell one, you will lose one." Where can I get so many to supply those grown-ups. You don’t know, these two days, Zhenbao Pavilion has been so arrogant that it overwhelms me everywhere. If the name of your calligraphy and paintings spreads, I, Gubaozhai crush them to death."

Wang Qi showed an inexplicable smile, "In the business of antique calligraphy and painting, you rely on your eyesight. If you sell fakes, no matter how much backing you have, it will be useless. With Jia Fugui's help, Brother Wushuang is afraid that Zhenbao Pavilion will not make a fool of himself." ?”

Thinking of the painting "Dwelling in Autumn Mountain" that Jia Fugui bought for Zhenbao Pavilion, who would be resold to someone, Dong Jue understood, "Brother Qiongju said so."

The two looked at each other and smiled, revealing a tacit smile to each other.

"I forgot to ask you, what's the matter with you today?" After a long time, Dong Jue remembered to ask Wang Qi why he came, "I heard that your third uncle is back, aren't you at home with him?"

Wang Qi said: "I came here today to pick up calligraphy and paintings."

Dong Jue was surprised: "Are you going to take all the paintings?"

"I only want Wang Xizhi's "Quick Snow and Sunshine Poster", and I will keep the rest with you for the time being." Wang Qi said.

Dong Jue was relieved to see that he didn't even end the pot.

"What do you want "Quick Snow and Sunny Post" for your third uncle?" Dong Jue asked.

Wang Qi nodded, "My third uncle's father-in-law is obsessed with Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Over the years, my third uncle has also worked hard to find it."

"I didn't expect you to be so good at it." Dong Jue said comfortingly, "Then I'll send someone to deliver things to your house?"

"No need." Wang Qi shook her hand and said, "I'll just take it home by myself, and you wrap it up carefully for me."

Dong Jue said: "Don't worry about that, brother Qiongju is rarely enlightened, brother, I will naturally not lose your share."

Knowing that Dong Jue would satisfy him, Wang Qi didn't ask too much.

At this moment, the shopkeeper knocked on the door suddenly, "Young Master, Mr. Zhu from the county government office is here, and he is waiting for you in the hall."

Since he was a member of the county government, Dong Jue had no choice but to go out.

Wang Qi thought that Dong Jue would be gone for a long time, but unexpectedly he came back after spending only a cup of tea.

"What does Master Zhu want from you?" Wang Qi asked.

Dong Jue said: "It's nothing, I just asked if anyone came to the store today to pawn some antiques."

"Isn't it normal to come to an antique shop to buy and sell antiques? Well, what is he doing asking this?" Wang Qi asked subconsciously even though he had a measure in mind.

Dong Jue said with a smile: "It probably has something to do with the theft of the Li family. I heard that the Li family lost a lot of property last night, and even the gate of the city was being investigated strictly, for fear that the thieves would take the property out of the city. Master Zhu came here to touch Luck, let's see if the thief who steals is stupid enough to throw himself into the trap and come to resell the stolen goods."

"Even if it's selling the stolen goods, the thief will definitely not do anything in Pingyao County." Wang Qi said with a smile: "I'm afraid Master Zhu himself knows that his trip will be in vain."

"No, I don't think Master Zhu has any hope. By the way..." Dong Jue handed the paper to Wang Qi, and said, "Master Zhu returned a few words, let me see if I can recognize them." Whose handwriting is it. I can't recognize it, so I can only read it when my brother comes back. See if you recognize it."

What Dong Jue held in his hand was a very sloppy note, which seemed to be torn from a complete piece of paper.Wang Qi took it over and took a look, and there were four delicate characters written on it, "Tonight Zishi".

"Zizi tonight? What does this mean?" Wang Qi asked in confusion.

"How do I know that?" Dong Jue also felt baffled. Looking at the words on the paper, he couldn't help saying: "Although there are only four short words, they are very particular about the composition and the pen. People must have good calligraphy attainments. Master Zhu insisted that the calligraphy was written by people in our county. But there are only a few scholars in our county, and even fewer have such attainments. Do you think it is Mr. Zhang? Sir's handwriting?"

Returning the paper to Dong Jue, Wang Qi shook her head with a smile: "The old man's calligraphy is plump and vigorous, with a broad and magnanimous structure, rigorous and dignified characters. These four characters are round and restrained, yet firm and soft , Elegant and beautiful, and Mr. Zhang's calligraphy is not in the same way at all."

"I don't think so either." Dong Jue said.

Wang Qi couldn't help asking: "Since Master Zhu sent these words, doesn't he know who wrote them?"

Dong Jue said: "If he knew, he wouldn't have come over to ask my eldest brother. It is estimated that some high-ranking official likes this word. Our grandpa wants to curry favor, but he doesn't know the person who writes it, so he came to me to touch it." luck."

"If that's the case, it's better to go to the academy or look for a calligraphy seller under the overpass." Wang Qi said casually.

"It's up to you to say. Master Zhu must have asked everywhere. Of course, you have to cast a wide net for this kind of thing." Dong Jue laughed.

Feeling something strange about this, but unable to figure out why, Wang Qi simply stopped thinking about it.

"It's also fortunate that the grandfather is still thinking about giving gifts. The thief in the county hasn't been caught yet. Right now, the Li family is in a state of panic, and it's time to catch up with the Chinese New Year. The big families in the county have stepped up their vigilance, even my eldest brother Hired several nursing homes to look after the house. Your family is the richest man in the county, I think you should tell your second uncle to be careful, so as not to be missed by thieves." Dong Jue kindly instructed.

Wang Qi smiled and said: "Don't worry, the second uncle and the second brother are more concerned about the family's money than I am. It's not my turn to worry about this matter. They must have taken precautions."

Seeing Wang Qi's attitude of having nothing to do with herself, Dong Jue still couldn't help persuading: "Brother, I didn't say it. Once your father leaves, your grandma and second uncle will definitely not let you be the head of the family. It's hard to say whether your father's property will be distributed to you. Although your third uncle is reasonable, he won't come back a few times after all. Besides, when it comes to transactions involving money, brothers can turn against each other. What's more, you guys are separated by a layer? Anyway, you can't beat Wang Long, so instead of sitting and waiting to die, it's better to plan a way out for yourself as soon as possible."

Dong Jue has been doing business with his elder brother since he was a child, and he is used to the intrigues and deceptions in the mall, and his brothers fight against each other, and he can also see that Wang Qi's second uncle and cousin will never tolerate him.For such a long time, I couldn't help reminding him many times, but Wang Qi was always unwilling to face it.

"Well, what you said is indeed reasonable." Wang Qi nodded and said, "No matter what, I should have some property of my own. Even if I leave the Wang family, I won't starve to death."

Seeing Wang Qi's straightforward answer, Dong Jue was taken aback.In fact, today he was just persuading him habitually, but Wang Qi actually listened to it.

"But..." Wang Qi turned around and said, "I can't carry an embroidered pillow on my shoulders, and I can't pay for it, and I can't exert my strength, so what can I do?"

Dong Jue hurriedly said: "It was hard to say before, but it's different now. My eldest brother likes the calligraphy and paintings sent by Qiongju very much. Since brother Qiongju has such a good network, if he can trust his brother, he will have a good future." Send things to Gu Baozhai, but in terms of money, my eldest brother and I will definitely not treat you badly."

"It seems that he is still thinking about those calligraphy and paintings." Thinking in his heart, Wang Qi said with a smile: "This is also a way. If this is the case, then there will be brother Lao Wushuang."

"It should be." Dong Jue paused, and then said: "Then the remaining three calligraphy and paintings?"

Knowing that Dong Jue would definitely not let it go, Wang Qi said: "It's not that I don't want to sell it to you, but these few calligraphy and paintings are too ostentatious. It may not be a good thing for Gu Baozhai to sell three precious calligraphy and paintings in one go."

Dong Jue is not an ignorant person, after hearing this, he gradually came to his senses.It turned out that he had a simple idea, he just wanted to buy the painting from Wang Qi first, and everything after that would be easy to talk about.Now it seems that the difficulty lies in the future.

Those three calligraphy and paintings are all rare masterpieces, if they are in the world, they will definitely become the objects of grabbing by the dignitaries.Since ancient times, there are only three calligraphy and paintings, and it is not easy to sell them to anyone.Even if the highest price wins, it is definitely inconvenient for high-ranking officials to compete with wealthy merchants.At that time, more people will be offended.Dong Jue couldn't help thinking, no wonder the eldest brother was not in a hurry to find Wang Qi to buy paintings after that, and he probably didn't think of a surefire way.Anyway, the calligraphy and painting are pressed in my hands, so I am not afraid of running away.

Seeing Dong Jue's troubled expression, Wang Qi smiled and said, "Brother Wushuang, don't worry, I'll keep the paintings with you first, and I'll have a way to sell them. At that time, since you get the money, you won't be Offending people. If you are lucky, you may be able to help you get the name of Gubaozhai to the capital, leaving Zhenbao Pavilion far behind."

"I don't expect to be famous in the capital, as long as I make money." Dong Jue's eyes lit up, "Do you have any good ideas? Tell me and listen."

Wang Qi smiled and said, "You just need to wait in the shop."

"It's tricky again." Dong Jue complained, seeing that Wang Qi refused to speak out, and he didn't ask, anyway, he couldn't suffer from either side, "Since Brother Qiongju has an idea, I'll wait and see, brother."

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