Chapter 22 Li Yunrui's beautiful pictures! The prince is here to auction!
Guangxin Palace.

Li Yunrui was lying on his side on the couch, having just listened to the female official's report on the calligraphy and painting exhibition.

"Are those famous calligraphers and painters making comments against their will just to curry favor with the royal family?"

The female official replied, "It shouldn't be. Several famous artists who came from Northern Qi also praised the calligraphy and painting of His Royal Highness Prince Yong."

“There are even rumors that people can write three poems at the age of five, three masterpieces at the age of ten, and three saints at the age of twenty!”

Hearing this, Li Yunrui suddenly laughed, "What a big tone, you are going to become a saint!"

"This little brother of mine is really a wonderful person. I really want to go and see him."

At this time, the female official replied respectfully, "Your Highness is so beautiful, how can you easily show it to others?"

"His Royal Highness Prince Yong is your brother. It shouldn't be difficult to ask him for a painting."

Hearing the female official's words, Li Yunrui said in a daze, "Who knows? You can try it for me."

"As you command." The female official of the eighth rank in martial arts bowed her head and stepped back.

After the female official arrived at Prince Yong's Mansion, she conveyed Li Yunrui's intention to Li Changan.

Li Changan thought for a moment, then said, "I must carefully consider the painting I want to give to the princess."

"You have to show your respect, but you can't be too abrupt. You can go back now. I'll send someone to deliver it after I finish the painting."

After the female official left, Li Changan ordered Xiren to get some paper and grind it into powder so that he could start preparing the painting for Li Yunrui.

Qingwen, who was standing by, said with some grievance, "Your Highness's calligraphy and painting, the famous experts estimate the starting price to be ten thousand taels of silver..."

Although Qingwen was bolder, she was just a maid after all, so she didn't dare to criticize the princess. However, her words implied that she was standing up for Li Changan.

Li Changan's calligraphy and paintings are in great demand. If he wanted to give them away himself, there would be no problem. But if others came to ask for them directly, it would be inappropriate.

Xiren and Qingwen stood beside the desk, watching Li Changan painting, and then the two girls' big eyes gradually widened.

The two looked puzzled at first, then terrified, then couldn't help laughing, and finally turned into uneasiness.

After Li Changan finished painting, he put down his brush and sighed, "This painting was made when I was a child. Now is the right time to give it to the princess!"

Qingwen asked cautiously, "Your Highness, is this really appropriate?"

The steady Xiren was a little puzzled, "Your Highness, when you first started learning to paint, you never painted this."

Li Changan smiled calmly, "Oh, that must be something from the previous life."

"After the ink has dried, send it to the palace in a few days. It will show that this king has been thinking hard and has put a lot of thought into it."

"Tell the princess that I painted her crazy face. She must see it in person."

Xiren and Qingwen looked at each other worriedly, and both of them were a little hesitant.

Although Li Changan often used this kind of vernacular from his previous life to justify his poetry, this painting was really too outrageous.

"Snapped!"

Li Changan patted Xiren's butt lightly and felt its amazing fullness and elasticity.

He was extremely satisfied, but his expression became serious, "You two have grown up now, do you dare to disobey my orders?"

Xiren's body trembled, her eyes became misty, and her face turned red instantly. Before, His Highness just looked at her, but this was the first time he took action.

She waved her hands nervously, feeling embarrassed and anxious, "I dare not, I obey your command."

Li Changan nodded with satisfaction and found that Qingwen's body trembled at the same time and her face turned red.

It seems that the telepathy between the twins is quite strong. I really found a treasure.

The day before the auction opened, Li Changan's calligraphy and paintings were delivered to Guangxin Palace.

The female official excitedly held up the scroll and said, "Your Highness, Prince Yong's calligraphy has been delivered!"

"He sent a message saying that this painting is a beautiful picture specially made for the princess, and it will definitely show the princess's crazy appearance. Please open it and take a look at it yourself."

Li Yunrui took the scroll and showed a look of deep confusion, "What a joke, is Li Changan so obedient and sensible?" If this was said by the prince, Li Yunrui would definitely believe it, but Li Changan would never be so submissive.

The princess' curiosity had been completely ignited, and she couldn't wait to unfold the scroll.

When the things in the painting came into view, Li Yunrui suddenly fell into a long silence, and then gradually revealed a crazy smile.

“Hahahaha…hahahaha…I’m dying of laughter!”

"I will never let you down. I am always so bold and reckless. I really like you."

Then, she looked at the painting again and again, stroking it gently, "You know what, the eyes are bright and vivid, and the painting is very lifelike."

"And this elegant font, could it be the legendary Slender Gold font? It's so funny, hehe..."

After she finished her crazy behavior, she slowly turned to the confused female official and said, "Go ahead. You must take a picture of His Royal Highness Prince Yong no matter what."

"Every word he writes is worth a thousand gold coins. I am rude to you, but I must teach this boy a lesson.

Please arrange to replace all the eunuchs and maids that Concubine Liu is familiar with in her palace."

The auction opened as scheduled, and Li Changan took Zhao Gao into the Sanyong Pavilion.

The third floor of Sanyong Pavilion was packed with more than 500 people. Many people wanted to participate, but the space was limited.

The big shopkeepers and collectors all left their followers on the first floor and went upstairs alone.

As Li Changan looked around, he saw dozens of seventh and eighth-rank masters!
In a place where there are many powerful and wealthy businessmen, the Inspection Bureau, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto Garrison Division will probably send people to protect it.

At this time, the crowd was not quiet at all, and they were all discussing the important people present.

"This is a grand event in the literary world of Daqing. Even Minister Guo of the Ministry of Rites is here in person!"

"Prince Jing, who lives in seclusion, has arrived, Duke Liu, Duke Hong, Duke Cheng..."

"The shopkeepers of Yishiju, Zuixianju, and Miaoyinfang..."

All the wealthy people in Kyoto came here and asked for a painting of Li Changan's calligraphy to take back. The shop's reputation was bound to increase greatly.

The rich and powerful who were fond of calligraphy and painting also came. Even if they could not afford to buy them, they still wanted to witness this grand event.

Ten-year-old Li Changan bowed to his acquaintances like an adult.

"Second brother, long time no see, how are the flowers growing..."

"My uncle is here too, thank you for your support... It's best if you can't afford it, don't buy it, it's too expensive..."

"Boss Hong, I promised you that I would go to Zuixianju for my first visit to a brothel, and I will never break my promise..."

"Master Guo, why haven't you seen your son? He must have fallen on his head. It hurts just by listening to it..."

"Minister Fan, Ruoruo, please sit in the front. We have arranged a front row seat for you..."

Not long after Li Changan sat down, the crowd suddenly became active again.

"The Crown Prince is here!"

"The Second Prince is here too!"

The little prince walked with dignity and without recognizing any of his relatives. He was also excited when he saw Li Changan.

"Uncle Prince Yong, I have studied the art of painting for many years. Although I have made some progress, I have reached a bottleneck."

"I must take a picture of your calligraphy today and take it back to copy and study!"

Li Chengze greeted Li Changan, then sat on a chair and took off his shoes and socks.

He picked up the socks, smelled them, then threw them on the ground in disgust and started walking barefoot.

"Uncle Prince Yong, I am best at poetry, calligraphy and painting, but I have no money. I just came here to watch the fun today!"

(End of this chapter)