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Qiao Zhizhi bowed respectfully to Prince Guangping.

Prince Guangping raised his hand to let her stand up and asked someone to give her a seat.

Wu Qingjin smiled, bowed slightly, and ran to the side of Prince Guangping: "Uncle Nan, we didn't disturb you, did we?"

"No, no, my uncle has no children, so he hopes that you kids will come often." Prince Guangping looked at Wu Qingjin with a touch of doting as if he were looking at his own children.

Yes, Prince Guangping was infertile. Although he had a queen and three concubines, he had no children in all these years.

Prince Guangping was on good terms with the Wu family and had watched Wu Qingjin grow up. Wu Qingjin was like a half-daughter to him. Under his influence, Wu Qingjin also learned to paint. Prince Guangping carefully guided and taught Wu Qingjin. Wu Qingjin did well and held an art exhibition two years ago, which won a lot of praise. She had gained some fame at a young age.

Qiao Zhizhi sat in the seat next to him, watching Prince Guangping and Wu Qingjin getting along harmoniously, and felt happy for Wu Qingjin.

Wu Qingjin told her that her father was busy with official duties all day and had very little time to accompany her since she was a child. It was Prince Guangping who gave her fatherly care.

After exchanging pleasantries, Prince Guangping turned his gaze to Qiao Zhizhi and said, "This Miss Zhizhi is the one you mentioned who will hold an art exhibition at Prince Guangping's mansion."

"Yes, Uncle Nan, Zhizhi is my best friend, so I asked you to give her a chance. You've seen her paintings, and you said they're good."

Qiao Zhizhi immediately said, "Sorry to bother you, Your Highness."

Prince Guangping nodded and said, "It's common for me to hold art exhibitions here, but they are all for established figures and young people with potential. For someone this young, besides Qing Jin, you are the only one who can participate. You must cherish this opportunity."

Qiao Zhizhi knew that at this point, no matter what happened to her studio, she had to do it, but she was just mentally prepared in advance.

If she comes to see it and doesn't do anything, it means she is dissatisfied with Prince Guangping's Mansion, which is tantamount to disrespecting people, and she will have no chance of maintaining a good reputation in the future.

"Qingjin, please take Miss Zhizhi to see the exhibition room. I am a little tired, so I will not accompany you."

Wu Qingjin took Qiao Zhizhi's hand and said, "Let's go, Zhizhi."

Qiao Zhizhi bowed again before leaving the main hall.

"What do you think of Uncle Nan?" Wu Qingjin asked.

"The prince looks serious, but he is a very approachable person," said Qiao Zhizhi.

"That's right. Uncle Nan may seem intimidating at first glance, but he's actually very easy to get along with. However, there's one thing he does have: he has extremely high standards for calligraphy and painting. He's not shy about pointing out subpar work, even from his friends. He's completely merciless."

Wu Qingjin patted Qiao Zhizhi on the shoulder and said, "So, Zhizhi, you must bring out your best paintings. As long as Uncle Nan is satisfied with your exhibition, you can hold as many exhibitions as you want here in the future."

"Okay." Qiao Zhizhi agreed. Since the art exhibition had to be held, she would do her best.

The exhibition room of Prince Guangping's Mansion is not far from the main hall. It is arranged in a spacious two-story white building. The first floor is the exhibition hall and the second floor is the collection room.

The White Building is constructed from a single block of smooth white marble. Each block is carved with elegant and exquisite patterns, depicting flowers, birds, insects, and animals, Buddhas, crowds of people, and even battlefields and battles. Exotic scenes abound, showcasing a rich culture of brick carving. Each brick is enough to linger in your mind.

Qiao Zhizhi couldn't help but look at it for a while longer. Top-quality white marble is hard to come by, but Prince Guangping found so much of it and used it all to build the exhibition room. This shows Prince Guangping's obsession with painting.

In this capital city where people are chasing power and status, Prince Guangping devoted himself to calligraphy and painting, indulged in his personal interests, and took pleasure in them, which is very rare.

"There are so many stone bricks, how can we see them all? There will be plenty of time to see them later. Let's go to the exhibition room first." Wu Qingjin said.

Qiao Zhizhi thought, the outside is decorated so beautifully and luxuriously, she couldn't imagine how stunning it would be inside.

Entering the exhibition room, her eyes flickered. It was very large, and all the walls were made of white marble, but they were as smooth and white as jade, and were the best of the best. Every place where paintings were hung had a slightly raised wall, forming its own small compartment. Each compartment had a lamp hanging on it, some were simple and elegant, some were simple and simple, and some were gorgeous, with a strong sense of design.

There is a large carving on the white marble on the top. Cranes and phoenixes are flying high above the ocean and between the white clouds. There are even parts extending from the waves and white clouds. I don’t know what kind of paint was used, but it has not faded for a long time and looks vivid and lifelike.

The white marble floor below reflects light, casting a shadow above, complementing each other beautifully.

In the center of the studio, there is an antique screen placed at a distance. In front of the screen is a simple and elegant old wooden couch, which largely retains the style of the original wood. There is also a coffee table with flower arrangements and expensive tea sets, where guests who appreciate the paintings can linger and sip.

There are countless other elegant and ingenious details.

When Qiao Zhizhi was in such an exhibition room, she felt overwhelmed. She couldn't take in everything, big or small, and was filled with amazement.

This place is like the final destination that every painter wants to reach.

She is now imagining that hanging her paintings on the wall will definitely borrow three-point colors from the environment and add a lot of brilliance.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" Wu Qingjin looked at Qiao Zhizhi's face and knew that she was moved.

No one who loves painting will remain indifferent to such an exhibition hall.

In the capital, if one's paintings can be exhibited in the exhibition hall of Prince Guangping's Palace, it is a commendable honor and a proof of one's painting skills.

Qiao Zhizhi was a little hot-headed just now, but now she has calmed down. She said a little worriedly.

"Qing Jin, this exhibition hall is too high-end. You have to be of a very high level to be worthy of exhibiting in it. Even if my paintings can be used as a backdrop for this exhibition hall, they are not my true level—"

"It has come to this, what are you still worried about?" Wu Qingjin nudged Qiao Zhizhi with his elbow and winked at her.

"Those celebrities are just borrowing the glory of the exhibition hall. This is a good thing, not a reason for you to back down."

Yes, it has come to this point, and she has also visited the exhibition hall. Qiao Zhizhi feels like she is being put on the spot, as if she is being forced to do something she is not prepared for.

"Okay, go back and make your preparations. Just follow my instructions and everything will be fine. How about we set the date for the day after tomorrow? I'll invite all the noble ladies and gentlemen of your age to come and help you show off your talent."

"Soon, you will be famous in the capital."

Qiao Zhizhi thought that perhaps she lacked courage, so she decided not to let Qing Jin down. She made up her mind and made up her mind.