"Are you jealous of the famous calligraphers of the previous dynasty, so you sold the copybook to me for only two hundred taels?" Chen Guanlou speculated with a mean heart. Xie Changling was like a cat with its fur standing on end, "I would be jealous of a dead person, and a dead person who has been dead for hundreds of years! Chen the jailer, you don't have to buy it, please don't humiliate me. Also, two hundred taels is really not cheap. In my opinion, it's just a copybook of a famous calligrapher of the previous dynasty, fifty taels is enough." He said he was not jealous. The jealous face was clear and obvious. Chen Guanlou did not expose the other party, "Still two hundred taels. Since Lord Xie is conceited that he can surpass the famous calligraphers of the previous dynasty, why don't you write a few strokes on the back of the copybook and stamp a seal. After several years, a copybook of calligraphy from the previous dynasty will definitely be worth a lot of money because of Lord Xie's fame and double its value." This idea was something he came up with on the spur of the moment. In his opinion, Xie Changling was definitely not an ordinary person, and he would have a day of success sooner or later. Maybe he can really become a prime minister and a famous official in the world. A copybook of calligraphy, two famous masters, the value must be doubled. Moreover, the calligraphy of the champion must be extremely beautiful and of great collection value. If you want to pass the exam, you must first have beautiful calligraphy. An ugly handwriting would have been eliminated in the examination for scholars, and there is no possibility of entering the examination room for the imperial examination. "Chen Yuli's mouth must have been blessed. I will accept your good words first. Since you are eager to learn about my calligraphy, I will reluctantly agree to it. When you get the copybook and prepare the best writing, I will write an article to congratulate the prince of the Marquis's mansion on his return to Beijing and wish him a bright future."
Look at this arrogant face. Chen Guanlou clicked his tongue twice, but he didn't dislike it. People who are arrogant because of their talents are always like this in every era. If the champion is not arrogant, it is hypocrisy. If he is the champion, his eyes can be on top of his head for the rest of his life. Even if the ancestral tomb emits green smoke, it must be lit, it must be burned. The two men agreed on this matter. Xie Changling wrote a note. Chen Guanlou took the note and went to Xie's house to get the calligraphy. There was an episode in the middle. Xie Changling's wife came to meet him in person, asked about Xie Changling's prison life, and gave him money to ask him to take care of him. Knowing that the prison was very cold, she immediately sent someone to deliver a few quilts and thick cotton clothes. "I didn't know it was colder inside the prison than outside, so I wasn't prepared enough. Thanks to the prison guard Chen for reminding me." "If your family members are free, please take time to visit the prisoner. It will help the prisoner's mood stabilize." "What the prison guard Chen said is right. But my husband is stubborn. He won't let us visit him no matter what. Even if we go, he won't see him." "Then let your housekeeper run more. The Heavenly Prison is different from the Imperial Prison. The management of the Heavenly Prison is relatively humane. We will generally cooperate with reasonable requests." The prerequisite for cooperation is naturally that the money is in place. There is no need to say these words. Those who understand the unspoken rules understand. "Thank you so much today. If it weren't for the prison guard Chen telling me, I would still be in the dark and don't know anything. I made some snacks for my husband. I wonder if I can send them together." "No food or drink. The prisoner can only eat the food and water prepared by the jailer. Please forgive me, madam." "I understand." The housekeeper brought the famous calligraphy. Chen Guanlou immediately put on gloves and flipped through it carefully. After following Master Du for such a long time, I have learned a little bit. For example, wearing gloves is something I learned from Master Du. Afterwards, he wrapped the famous calligraphy with soft cotton cloth, and then wrapped it with a layer of waterproof oilcloth, put it in a wooden box, and said goodbye and left. Two hundred taels were directly credited to Xie Changling's personal account in Tianlao. Chen Guanlou took out this money, which was equivalent to transferring money from one hand to the other, just going through the pen and ink procedure.
The banquet was about to start. After getting the calligraphy, Chen Guanlou got the best pen and ink from Master Du, and specially invited Xie Changling to the office to write a poem. Master Du learned that Xie Da Zhuangyuan wanted to write a poem as a gift to the Marquis' Mansion, so he shamelessly endured his discomfort with Tianlao and ran to Tianlao to observe. Chen Guanlou introduced the two on the spot. Xie Changling behaved politely at this time. Facing Master Du, who was much older, he did not put on airs and directly performed the junior ceremony. On the contrary, Master Du was terrified and repeatedly avoided the question, "No, no. Mr. Xie's talent is very much admired by Du. I learned that Mr. Xie would write in person today, so I am bold to watch. I hope Mr. Xie will forgive me." "No problem! I don't have any special quirks when writing, as long as I don't make any noise to disturb you." "Of course. I will never make any noise to disturb you." Master Du even took the initiative to take the responsibility of supervising Chen Guanlou, and signaled him to shut up with his eyes. Chen Guanlou:... He tolerated the bad habits of scholars! Xie Changling only pondered for a moment on the blank space of the last two pages of the calligraphy, and then picked up the brush and wrote. He already had the hills and valleys in his mind, and the content was well-known in his heart. The superior brush and the superior ink made his writing appear extremely smooth and smooth, almost in one go, without any hesitation or pause in the middle. He wrote with a brush and splashed ink, and it was done in one go. The strength of the top scholar can be seen from this. After seeing the last stroke fall, Master Du finally breathed a sigh of relief, his expression unable to conceal his excitement, "Thank you, sir, your skills are better than before, more mature, your writing style is unique, and you have the demeanor of a master." "Have you seen my calligraphy?" "When Lord Xie was selected as the top scholar, I had the honor to see his essay on the list. After several years, Lord Xie has become a famous writer. It's a pity that it's hard for the public to see Lord Xie's calligraphy." Xie Changling put down his brush and said expressionlessly: "Before, I worked in the East Palace, and the matter involved the crown prince of the East Palace. Writings and documents are important things and cannot be leaked lightly. Therefore, anyone who invites me to write calligraphy will be rejected. If I were not imprisoned now and without the constraints of my status, I would never dare to write casually." "Lord Xie is right. Things in the world are unpredictable. But I believe that Lord Xie will be able to wait for the clouds to clear and the moon to shine." "Thank you for your good words!" Xie Changling looked gloomy, as if he was thinking of something unhappy. Chen Guanlou got the calligraphy, and the gift problem was solved, and he was in a good mood. So he waved his hand and said, "Master Xie, don't rush back to the prison, just sit and have a cup of tea. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare two side dishes for you, and we'll have a drink later." This is his way of thanking. Instead of thanking verbally, it's better to give something real. What could be more valuable than going out of prison, having a good meal, and experiencing what it's like to be a human being. "I won't be polite to Chen the jailer." Xie Changling bowed his hands as a thank you. Master Du teased, "Master Xie, just eat and drink, don't be polite to Chen the jailer. He's a very easy person to talk to if you stroke his hair."