Men are superior to women: the heartthrob in Yunqi

At this time, two sixty-year-old men in the Taifu Mansion were arguing fiercely.

"You, the Minister of Rites, come to me to snatch the treasure. You are like a dung beetle wearing a mask, so shameless." Taifu Li was so angry that he cursed loudly, without any trace of his former demeanor as a great scholar.

"Oh, I think you are like a bat with chicken feathers stuck on it, not much of a bird. There are only two of them in total, and you want them even if you eat twelve buns in one breath. You are so flattering!" Minister Xu sneered, not wanting to be outdone.

Master Li was so angry that a few strands of his white beard flew off his head. "This is a gift from my student to me! If you are jealous, let your best student give you a gift!"

Xu Qingcheng was standing by the side, neither sitting nor standing. He wanted to recommend Mu Yao, so he came to the teacher to appreciate her works. However, he did not expect that the humble and self-disciplined teacher would become a different person after seeing Mu Yao's works and would not let go.

What was even more coincidental was that Xu Shibo had come at this time, not earlier or later, to join in the fun. Now, Xu Shibo was attracted by the Eight Treasures Fan at first sight.

The two of them argued until their faces turned red. Seeing that the auction was approaching, he was not sure how to explain it to A-Yao, and he immediately regretted it.

"Teacher, uncle, you two don't have to argue anymore. These are what Mr. Wu Liu asked me to auction tonight, I can't make the decision. Why don't you go to the Treasure Pavilion tonight to have a look?" Xu Qingcheng said with a stiff face. He was sitting on pins and needles now, eager to get away, and didn't care about so much.

"Mr. Li, didn't you say that these two works were Qingcheng's gift to you as a gift? Why do you still have to bid for them?" Minister Xu burst into laughter.

This slap in the face was so quick, all the training was in vain! Li Taifu blew his beard and glared at Xu Qingcheng and said, "I will buy both of them." Li Taifu was so angry that he threw his long sleeves, and the housekeeper Zhao beside him ran to the warehouse with a tactful look.

"Li Changan, you cheated!" Upon hearing this, Minister Xu couldn't stand it anymore and started to tear him apart.

His clumsy right leg miraculously gained strength, and he took a few big steps to stop Butler Zhao and said angrily, "Whoever bids the highest will win. Aren't you afraid of losing face if you try to manipulate the auction?"

Xu Shangshu's three generations have relied on iron ore, which was obtained by his great-grandfather's bloody battles. What he lacks the least is silver. With his financial resources, he is not invincible, but he is also the only one who seeks to defeat the enemy. But if he does not go through the Treasure Pavilion, it is hard to say who will win.

Li Changan snorted coldly: "I can afford the loss! You don't need to worry about it. You are the only one who has forgotten the etiquette of being a guest and shamelessly comes here to take over the show."

Li Changan was going all out today. Treasure Pavilion was full of wealthy people who spent money lavishly and was open to the entire Yunqi Continent. How could he have any chance of winning if he bid there? He was defeated in the first round of bidding.

Think of him as a great scholar, who was very successful at a young age and won the first place in the imperial examination. He devoted most of his life to the emperor and became the chief minister of the Imperial Academy after going through many hardships. He ate the imperial food and received the royal salary, unlike those powerful officials who had flourishing industries and family backgrounds.

Moreover, he never married and lived alone. He had no elders to support him and no children to raise. He spent a lot of money on calligraphy and painting, so he was known as the "painting maniac in Beijing". But he never sold the things he got, because they were his lifeblood.

Even Emperor Qingyuan knew that there was a treasure house in the old tutor's mansion, which was covered with copper walls, iron walls and diamond shields, and was piled with brocade bags, jades and rare works. There were things he had found himself, some given by the emperor, and some given to him by the princes and noble families during festivals.

Among them, Xu Qingcheng was the most filial and expressed his love for her.

Xu Qingcheng is an expert in both calligraphy and painting. The Sanwei Bookstore he runs is even more famous. Every year, he presents three or five paintings to the old master for appreciation. Last year, when the old master celebrated his 60th birthday, he specially asked his mentor "Meng Zhongshu" for a painting of "Auspicious Crane" as a birthday gift for Master Li. Master Li was very proud that day and said "good" three times in a row with excitement! He happily showed off to the guests like a child, which made his colleagues present envious. "Meng Zhongshu" is the first painter of Yunqi. He is old and has produced very few works in recent years. Maybe he will stop painting soon. His works are in short supply and have great collection value!

This time, Xu Qingcheng still underestimated the old tutor's obsession with calligraphy and painting. It had simply reached the point of being insane and obsessed.

Xu Shida was not much better. He stared at Xu Qingcheng with hungry eyes: "Qingcheng, what do you say? I have watched you grow up, and I love you like my own son. You can't hurt my heart! For this precious fan, you can let "Mr. Wu Liu" name any price. I will give him whatever he offers!" The momentum of Minister Xu, the third-generation rich man, spending money was like a huge wave a hundred feet high.

After saying that, he glanced at Li Changan and added: "I'm not like someone who is stingy and likes to take advantage of others."

Li Changan suddenly felt that the air was thin, and he was forced to swallow the fragrance in his stomach because of his status, which made his chest bulge with anger. Butler Zhao on the side was sweating profusely, fearing that the master would be hurt by the anger.

Xu Qingcheng is in a dilemma. A Yao has put a lot of thought into this "Treasure Hunting Meeting" and has great expectations for it. But the teacher and uncle are so stubborn, how can he get the painting back?

Just when Xu Qingcheng was frowning, Wang Hao came running over and whispered to the young master what Mu Langjun had said.

Xu Qingcheng was touched and felt guilty. A Yao was not only considerate but also open-minded. Xu Qingcheng was even more determined to help Mu Yao stand out in the painting world as soon as possible.

"Teacher, uncle, the message from the mansion is that Mr. Wu Liu is honored that his works have been appreciated by the two elders. He is willing to give these two works to you and uncle. This "Picture of Cultivating Taoism" is given to you. The other White Cloud Fire Tree Eight Treasure Fan is given to Uncle Xu. Is that okay?" Xu Qingcheng breathed a sigh of relief. As for Mu Yao, he would make up for it when he returned.

The surprise came so suddenly that Xu Shida was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling, and the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears.

Li Taifu stroked his long beard with great satisfaction, but his heart was also in pain. If the old man hadn't come just in time, both paintings would have been his.

"Qingcheng, Mr. Wu Liu is so righteous! Is he at your house now?" Tutor Li grasped the key point in Xu Qingcheng's words.

Xu Qingcheng was delighted: "Teacher, Mr. Wu Liu is currently staying at Sanwei Bookstore."

"Does he have any other works up for auction tonight?" Tutor Li asked tentatively.

Minister Xu blushed and agreed: "Yes, if it affects the auction, it will be a sin." He was in the wrong, but the other party was considerate of them, which made him feel ashamed. But who can blame him for being a fan maniac? When he met someone he liked, he became very stubborn.

Ten thousand crows flew over Xu Qingcheng's head: Do you feel guilty now? Then why don't you come back?

He smiled and consoled her, "Teacher, uncle, don't worry. Mr. Wu Liu has another work that will be auctioned."

Master Li's eyes lit up: "What work?"

Xu Qingcheng took a deep breath and replied, "He has been painting behind closed doors for the past two days. This painting has just been completed. I haven't seen it yet."

"I'll change my clothes and go back to the bookstore with you." After saying this, Tutor Li turned around and prepared to leave.

Xu Shangshu will also go with him. Mr. Wu Liu is a great talent, and his novel painting skills are worth learning from.

Xu Shida was good at painting. He became famous for his good paintings when he came to Beijing, but was delayed by his official career. He would paint a few paintings when he had free time and exchange ideas with like-minded painters. Li Taifu and he were such close friends.

Although Mr. Wu Liu is not well-known now, Xu Shida knows that he is a hidden dragon in the abyss. Perhaps after tonight, he will become famous.

Xu Qingcheng looked at Minister Xu warily. Xu Shida vaguely realized something and said angrily, "Qingcheng, don't worry! We are just going to get to know Mr. Wu Liu, that's all."

Xu Qingcheng's eyes flickered slightly: "Mr. Wu Liu has put a lot of effort into this treasure hunt. As his introducer, my nephew is inevitably a little nervous."

"I understand! Mr. Li and I are not that crazy."

Xu Qingcheng snorted in her heart: The two works I brought were all confiscated by you, this is insane!

On Changle Street, a simple and solemn sedan-style carriage stopped in front of Sanwei Bookstore. The body was made of rosewood, and the interior was spacious and comfortable, able to accommodate six people.

Anyone with a sharp eye could tell at a glance that this was the carriage of Li Taifu. This carriage was low-key and luxurious, and was a birthday gift from Emperor Qingyuan on the old Taifu's 50th birthday. He would always ride in this precious carriage when he went out.

The capital was filled with high-ranking officials, royal relatives, and so when they saw the BMW carriage bestowed by the emperor, they had to give way to it.

Mu Yao was hurriedly dragged to the hall by Wang Hao, holding her new work in her hand, and stood beside Xu Qingcheng in a daze.

Xu Qingcheng took Mu Yao and introduced her to the two old men. He changed his usual cold and reserved demeanor and praised Mu Yao as the only one in the world, which made her so embarrassed that she wanted to turn around and run away.

The two elders looked at Mu Yao lovingly, and Mu Yao also observed them quietly.

Li Taifu and Xu Shangshu were a little surprised to see Mu Yao. They found it hard to reconcile the ordinary-looking young man Mu in front of them with "Mr. Wu Liu". They thought he was a young talent, but he was still a teenager. The young are really formidable!

"Master Li, Minister Xu, how are you? Both of you seniors are well-known and respected. It is my great honor to meet you today." After saying this, she bowed.

Imperial Tutor Li gently lifted it up and said, "Mr. Wu Liu, you are too polite. You are so talented at such a young age. It is a great honor for me. I like "The Taoist Cultivation Picture" very much, hahahaha. I don't have many hobbies except calligraphy and painting. I couldn't let it go for a while. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

Minister Xu was also a little embarrassed: "Master Li and I have been close friends for many years. He loves calligraphy and painting, and I love treasure fans. I like this eight-treasure fan to my heart's content. Thank you for your kindness. I didn't expect that you are so young, but your brushwork is bold and yet elegant. Your style absorbs the essence of current painting techniques, and boldly displays your own style. It is really precious!"

Mu Yao hurriedly said modestly, "Master Li, Minister Xu, you are too kind. I am a rookie and I am honored to be appreciated by the two seniors. I am sorry that my two clumsy works are not good enough in front of you. Please do not despise me. There are many talented people in the painting world, and each of them is a leader. The road ahead is long and arduous. I still need to reflect on myself every day and ask for advice from the seniors, learn from their strengths and make up for my weaknesses, and strive for excellence."

Li Changan and Xu Shida appreciated Mu Yao even more. He was young but talented but not arrogant. What a good talent! At the same time, they became more and more curious about his mentor Xie Ruyu. However, Xu Qingcheng mentioned that Mu Xiaolangjun didn't want to talk more about his mentor, so they kept it to themselves.

Master Li hadn't been so happy for a long time, and continued, "Is the painting in Young Friend Mu's hand the one that will be auctioned tonight?"

Minister Xu had already noticed the scroll in Mu Yao's hand. Today was a really good day, all the good things happened to him! He said happily, "Old Li and I will go to the Treasure Pavilion with you guys in a while, I will come to support you, hahahaha!"

The corner of Master Li's mouth twitched violently, and he looked down on others in his heart: Old man, you never forget to show off wherever you go.

Xu Shida felt extremely comfortable when he received Li Changan's cold look.

Xu Qingcheng was very happy about the two elders' affirmation of Mu Yao, which would give Mu Yao more support in the future.

"Ayao, please show us your new work." Xu Qingcheng smiled. Mu Yao felt that the smile was as gentle as the melting snow on the Kunlun Mountains, which penetrated into her heart.

She carefully placed the work on the drawing table and slowly unfolded it, her movements gentle, for fear of disturbing the person in the painting.

Several people gathered around the drawing table, holding their breath and waiting quietly.

As the picture in front of me became clearer and clearer, the room became silent, and even the slightest breathing could not be detected.

Xu Qingcheng, the old tutor and Minister Xu stared at the painting of the beauty on the table.

Oh my god, how can I describe this? Even the old tutor, who once won the top three places in the imperial examination, now seems to be at a loss for words.

Xu Qingcheng stared at the person in the painting with bated breath. The person was even more beautiful than the one A Yao had painted before.

In the painting, Chang'e is dressed in white, with her waist as thin as a silk bundle and her hair in a bun. She stands under a crabapple tree and looks back sideways.

A pair of glittering eyes, with upturned corners of the eyes that are alluring and charming, and the lake blue eyeshadow with a few drops of pearl powder makes the eyes look even more charming. A thousand buckets of pearls would not be enough.

Mu Yao spent a lot of money on this painting, using the few remaining C-brand cosmetics to enhance the color. The beauty's eyebrows are as soft as emerald feathers, her skin is as delicate as white jade, her red lips are slightly parted, holding a bright red crabapple flower in her mouth, revealing a few pearly teeth, and she smiles sweetly under the red petals rain, full of charm and seduction.

A delicate jade hand holding a pure jade pot made her look even more beautiful and extraordinary, not like an ordinary person.

Seeing the three people were silent and staring at the painting absentmindedly, Mu Yao smiled with satisfaction. She introduced: "This is my new painting of a beauty, named "The Goddess of Luo River"

"Wonderful, wonderful! Ingenious, a stroke of genius!" Minister Xu looked up and excitedly looked at Mu Yao, his eyes so hot that he wanted to hug him and shake him hard. This work is truly peerless!

A gentleman loves a beautiful lady. Xu Shida has seen many paintings of beauties, and he also painted them when he was young, but none of them are as charming as the characters painted by Mu Yao!

Li Taifu was not as calm as Xu Shida, he was obsessed with the beauty of the beautiful lady and could not extricate himself. No matter what age a single man is, even in his seventies, he cannot extinguish his desire for a beautiful woman.

Xu Qingcheng was not much better. He was already astonished by Mu Yao's first painting of a beautiful woman, and this one, "The Goddess of Luo River", was even more incomparable.

His eyes were fixed on the beauty in the painting, his fingers were curled up stiffly against the painting table, and he tried his best to suppress the desire in his heart. This was the appearance of the woman he liked in his heart, and finally someone had painted her.

Li Taifu muttered to himself in disbelief: "This girl should only exist in heaven, how can she be seen in the world?" He locked his eyes with Mu Yao and said, "My friend, is the girl in the painting your sweetheart?"

Mu Yao waved her hands and said, "No, no. Don't think too much."

Xu Shida joked: "Why, you want to eat young grass at your age?"

Li Taifu seemed to be stabbed in the heart, and he became angry and said, "What nonsense are you talking about! I was just thinking about Qingcheng who has not found a place yet!"

Xu Qingcheng smiled faintly and said nothing, only a hint of red crept up to his ears.

"Ayao, you always bring endless surprises. Is the woman in the painting also made up by you?" Xu Qingcheng said uncertainly.

Mu Yao thought for a moment and replied, "Yes and no. I once saw a beautiful girl. I added a few more features to her original appearance."

"How much has it increased?" Xu Shida asked hurriedly. His wife was looking for a good marriage for her youngest son Xu Yan.

Xu Qingcheng also looked at Mu Yao with anticipation.

Mu Yao pursed her lips, worried that they would look for someone, and said against her will: "Seven points."

The three of them were silent.

Xu Qingcheng's eyes were filled with deep disappointment. Mu Yao felt sorry for him. Forget it, I'll confess to him when I have a chance.

"Young friend Mu is very talented! I am not afraid of overconfidence. This painting of "The Goddess of Luo River" will definitely win first prize tonight." Li Taifu said with a smile. He knew the thoughts of his men too well. After tonight, Mr. Wu Liu's name will surely spread throughout Yunqi.

Xu Shida has lived to this age, and there are only a few people he can admire, and Mu Xiaoyou is one of them.

With the picture of the peerless beauty as a guide, it is hard not to be famous. He can already imagine the grand occasion of tonight.

Xu Qingcheng felt very uncomfortable. He really wanted to go crazy. He knew without thinking that this work would be priced sky-high.

Among the items for auction today is a plant of "Immortal Resurrection Grass". The new emperor of Beiming Kingdom, Murong Chen, has a terminal illness and is kept alive by his national teacher Xie Ci who uses the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill. "Immortal Resurrection Grass" can cure all diseases and will heal you as soon as you take it.

If nothing unexpected happens, Bei Ming will definitely get it at all costs. And there will definitely be many people coming for the "Immortality Resurrection Grass". If "The Goddess of Luo River" is put in the final auction, he may still have a chance. It seems that I have to find Han Qi.