Encounter with the Four Great Talents

The startled glance of turning back made Tang Yin sleepless all night, he got up all night with his clothes on, came to the table, lit the lamp, unfolded the drawing paper, and began to paint the beautiful figure under the plum blossom in detail.

Gao Fu, who woke up early the next morning, was taken aback by Tang Yin who was standing at the table drawing, and seeing Tang Yin's pale face from the cold, immediately asked someone to prepare ginger soup and hot water, and walked to him to persuade him rest.Tang Yin also felt that the night had passed, his fingers were so cold that he couldn't control his fingers, so he obediently put down his pen.

Gao Fu glanced at the painting and raised his eyebrows.He took a gauze handkerchief and covered it, and helped Tang Yin to take a bath.

Tang Yin locked himself in his room for five days, spending countless hours and energy to complete the painting.This is the first time he has drawn a picture of a lady, and it is also the first time he has painted a figure with such care.He always felt that he still couldn't draw all the beauty he saw that day, but he couldn't add more to this painting. He could only send Tongshou to frame it with a little regret, and lay back on the bed to recuperate obediently.

Tongshou knew that the painting that his master had to finish despite the fever was naturally important, so he didn't send it to a general painting studio, but directly sent it to the largest and most famous Butianfang in the capital.No one knows who is behind Butianfang, but everyone knows that this store has the most top-notch craftsmen, no matter it is jewelry, utensils, weapons, calligraphy and paintings, they can make and repair them, and even make them better.For this reason, it is much more expensive than ordinary stores.

Therefore, the painting that usually costs a few taels of silver to mount and frame, after being glanced at by the shopkeeper, he directly offered the price: "50 taels."

Tongshou only felt that they were robbing, and angrily wanted to take it away immediately!But the shopkeeper took the painting and refused to return it: "My little brother, this is the painting that your young master put so much effort into, isn't it? It's such a wonderful painting, sending it to other places will only destroy the charm of the painting. Leave it to us, Although it is 50 taels, it will definitely not let him down."

Tongshou still disagrees, nothing else, but he has no right to decide whether to spend such a large sum of money.The shopkeeper saw that he was in trouble, and thought that he might not have so much silver taels, so he returned the painting with some pity.When I returned it, I was very reluctant, and I rubbed it for a long time, as if I was stroking my lover, and my skin got goosebumps when I saw it.

After receiving the painting and going back, Tang Yin immediately took out 50 taels of silver and gave it to him when he asked, "Leave it to them."

Tongshou looked at Gao Fu hesitantly, Gao Fu nodded: "Go."

Tongshou had no choice but to go back to Butianfang. As soon as the shopkeeper of Butianfang saw him, he immediately threw away a customer and ran over excitedly. He snatched the painting and took it to the back. Don't look at it.Tongshou blinked, paid the money and took the receipt and went home.Tang Yin smiled after hearing this: "That boss is an elegant scholar, such a love of painting will turn into an idiot, I can rest assured that I leave it to him."

Only then did Tongshou let go of his dissatisfaction, and waited with peace of mind.

The painting was agreed to be picked up in ten days, because Tang Yin was not good at some colors in the painting, and he wanted to find the best painter to make up for it.But in fact, he finished it in five days, and hung the painting in the most obvious position, attracting many guests to watch it.In no time, Tang Bohu's name was spread.The painting was also charged a sky-high price, but after all, it was not his own, so the boss dared not sell it.When Ten Tian Tongshou came to pick it up, he was blocked by a group of people wanting to buy paintings.Tongshou knew that his master treasured this painting, so he refused no matter what, took the painting, turned around and left.

Those who are persevering will naturally send people to chase after them, so more and more people are begging for paintings in front of Tang Yin's door.

Tang Yin hadn't had time to appreciate the painting, which became more colorful after being framed, when he was shocked by the guests who rushed to the door.Fortunately, when others come to ask for paintings, they are very polite.Tang Yin's picture of a beautiful woman under a plum blossom refused to sell, so someone paid him to do another painting. Tang Yin had no reason to disagree, so he agreed to a few families and asked them to come to pick up the painting another day.

And the picture of a beautiful woman under a plum blossom was kept by Tang Yin, and luckily it was kept, saving his life at an important time.

Wen Zhengming, who lived in the same courtyard as Tang Yin, sold a lot of characters because of this, and became famous in a small way, which eased his embarrassing life due to insufficient silver.As for Chen Juren, his calligraphy and painting could not compare with these two, so he had no choice but to go out to the party, or study hard at home behind closed doors.

Not long after the year, Tang Yin received a letter from his family that Ding also gave birth to a son for him, and the mother and child were safe.With two sons in one breath, Tang Yin was so proud that he kept showing off in front of Wen Zhengming, holding the portrait of the child painted by Tang Shen and saying how cute his son was.

Wen Zhengming was so disturbed by him that he couldn't read the book, so he just played with him.Then, at this time, Chen Juren came back.

Chen Juren first expressed his congratulations on Tang Yin having a son, and then suddenly asked: "Brother Tang, Brother Wen, do you know a Juren named Xu Zhenqing?"

The two were taken aback at the same time, they naturally remembered Xu Zhenqing who met Xishan.It's just that they didn't know how to face Xu Zhenqing who looked like that, let alone how to face the man who was hugging him.

Chen Juren met Xu Zhenqing when he was going to a party today. After greeting each other, he knew that he was from the same village, and Xu Zhenqing said a few more words to him.Chen Juren didn't ignore his slightly stunned expression when he mentioned Tang Yin and Wen Zhengming, he guessed that they knew each other, so he came back to inquire.

Tang Yin smiled dryly, and looked at Wen Zhengming helplessly.Wen Zhengming smiled innocently and said, "Brother Chen, Mr. Xu and Brother Tang are candidates of the same class, No. 2 in the provincial examination."

Chen Juren was very surprised. He was in the same class as Wen Zhengming, and he was not familiar with this Mr. Xu.Now he laughed and said that Mr. Xu will definitely be named on the gold list this time!During the party, Mr. Xu was outstanding in his knowledge and insights, and he overwhelmed everyone present at the moment he uttered his words.Moreover, Mr. Xu seems to have an unusual relationship with the Mr. Lin next to him. You must know that Mr. Lin was born in a family in the capital, and the Lin family is also very powerful in the court.With the support of the Lin family, Mr. Xu has a bright future!

Tang Yin felt a little uneasy when he heard that, Wen Zhengming scratched his head and looked confused, and said with a smile: "Well, doesn't the test result depend on how well the test paper is written?"

Chen Juren gave him a look of resentment, and pointed him: "Brother Wen, although the result of this test depends on the test paper, who is the person who grades the paper? Of course it is the examiner! Examiners are also human, if they know this , naturally to give the Lin family some face!"

Wen Zhengming acted like he had suddenly realized, and then drooped his head in sadness.Chen Juren comforted him and advised him to go to the party with him next time, and it would never hurt to be more polite with Mr. Lin.Wen Zhengming didn't refuse or approve, but just changed the topic unconsciously.

After Chen Juren went back to rest, Wen Zhengming looked at Tang Yin's face and asked, "What's wrong? But what's wrong?"

"Yeah. Before I came, Shen'er told me some things again and again." Wen Zhengming nodded immediately after telling him what Tang Shen said in the carriage, "Brother Shen knows the world's affairs without going out. He really is a shrewd person." .I think he's right."

"I think so too. But Brother Xu..."

"Hey, he has already stepped in with both feet, no matter how difficult it is to get out, there is no way you and I can persuade him back with a word."

Tang Yin only felt that it was a pity, that beautiful man was really talented, but it was a pity that good luck tricked him.

But this Chen Juren went there diligently, and when he came back, he often said good things about Xu Zhenqing and the wealth and luxury of the Lin family.He also found out about the matter between Xu Zhenqing and Mr. Lin Jinlin, and he didn't feel much disgust. After all, Xu Zhenqing's appearance was there.It's just a pity, after all, Xu Zhenqing is not young anymore, how much love can he have when he is old and fading?

Tang Yin wrote a letter home about the matter here, and immediately opened it to read Tang Shen's reply.In the letter, he comforted him a few words, telling him to continue living like this and stop showing off.As for what Chen Juren did, he has already told Zhang Jingyu.If Zhang Jingyu didn't stop him, there was nothing he could do. Just remember that the most important thing is to be cautious in words and deeds before the test.

Zhang Jingyu did write a letter to Chen Juren, but the content of the letter was contrary to what Tang Yin expected.In fact, Zhang Zhifu was able to be promoted after only staying in Suzhou for a few years, which is inseparable from the support of the Lin family!In other words, their family has long been on the same boat as the Lin family.Chen Juren is attached to the Zhang family, and the Zhang family is attached to the Lin family. Naturally, Chen Juren also has to deal with the Lin family.Anyway, his talent is mediocre, his appearance is not obvious, and he just goes to curry favor with the Lin family. There are a lot of people like this outside the Lin family's door every day.

Tang Yin had no choice but to discuss with Wen Zhengming, and the two of them studied and drew behind closed doors, and their contact with Chen Juren was also much less.Chen Juren was busy himself, so he didn't care, and gradually he became a stranger.

In February, Zhang Jingyu went to Beijing, and the exam was less than half a month away.After he settled down, he immediately went to see the three of them, and brought many things to the Tang family and the Wen family, as well as the words and letters from the two families.Chen Juren's family went to Beijing with Zhang's family, and he immediately packed up his things and prepared to go back to live with his family.

Zhang Jingyu smiled and said to Tang Yin: "I have seen your two sons, they are lively and lovely. Your father and Lingtang are also healthy, please ask me to bring you a message, so that you can try it with peace of mind and don't worry about them. Shen'er is fine. Let me bring you the words, just let you go home as soon as possible after the exam without delay."

Tang Yin knew in his heart that his younger brother had already read the letter when he returned home, so he didn't send a message through Zhang Jingyu, presumably it was written in the letter.He smiled and said, "I've also been away from home for so many days, and I really miss it very much. I will go home as soon as the test is over."

Zhang Jingyu thought of something and clapped his hands and smiled: "By the way, we meet again after a long absence. I specially asked someone to prepare a seat in Jidi Building, and the time is almost up. Why don't we go there together?"

Zhang Jingyu has a hearty personality, and he has the ability to advance and retreat. Tang Yin and Wen Zhengming have a good impression of him, and he has indeed helped them a lot, so they naturally nodded in agreement, went back to the room, changed their clothes, and followed.

As a result, I regretted it as soon as I went. Zhang Jingyu not only invited the three of them, but also Lin Jin and others. Naturally, Xu Zhenqing also came.

Xu Zhenqing frowned subconsciously when she saw the two of them, her eyes were full of disapproval and vague worry.Tang Yin and Wen Zhengming didn't notice, they just got together and talked in a low voice, and then sat down at the end to eat with their heads down.

Zhang Jingyu and Lin Jin became friends within a short while, both of them were flamboyant and unrestrained people, and they immediately became embarrassed.

Then, during the dinner, someone guessed the test questions for this meeting.Tang Yin and Wen Zhengming's hairs stood on end immediately, and Tang Yin even found that the things that his younger brother had confessed to him were happening one by one, and suddenly wondered whether Tang Shen could predict the foresight?

Many people here are going to take part in the examination, and they immediately became interested in this topic. Tang Yin and Wen Zhengming did not participate, but others discussed it enthusiastically.Then, someone mentioned that the two chief examiners were cold and arrogant and unreasonable, so the questions must be extremely indifferent!

The others were even more in agreement, talking out many possible exam questions in a hurry.

Wen Zhengming discovered that someone had intentionally or unintentionally changed the topic to the examination questions, and with reasonable grounds it seemed that he was a roundworm in the examiner's stomach.He had a bad intuition, so he signaled to Tang Yin, Tang Yin quickly drank a few glasses of wine, and immediately became dizzy.

Wen Zhengming was anxious: "Brother Tang? Brother Tang?"

Zhang Jingyu sat at the top, and immediately came over when he saw it: "What's wrong, Brother Tang?"

"Brother Tang just told me about the family affairs, he was a little happy, so he drank more." Wen Zhengming supported Tang Yin and said worriedly: "Brother Tang's drinking power is average, maybe he was drunk."

Tang Yin suddenly vomited, and Wen Zhengming immediately said: "Brother Zhang, why don't I help Brother Tang out first, this place is really..."

Zhang Jingyu naturally agreed, so Gao Fu came in, and Wen Zhengming helped Tang Yin out.Tang Yin vomited for a long time while holding the trunk of the tree, and finally passed out from the alcohol. Wen Zhengming asked someone to come in and talk to Zhang Jingyu, and left first with apologies.Although Zhang Jingyu felt a little regretful, seeing Tang Yin's behavior, he probably couldn't hold on anymore. He only said that he would entertain them alone next time, and the two parties would be polite.

As soon as he got into the carriage, Tang Yin woke up immediately, grabbed Wen Zhengming and asked, "Shen'er has clearly said that it is not allowed..."

Wen Zhengming quickly covered his mouth, motioning him to be quiet, and seeing him nodding, he said: "In that exam, no one guesses the questions, Brother Shen is just telling you, you don't have to scare yourself." Tang Yin nodded, Wen Zhengming sighed : "However, this time it is a bit weird, let's be careful."

And after the two people's carriage drove away, someone next to Zhang Jingyu's banquet box said softly, "My lord, the two people who left are Tang Yin and Wen Bi, and someone has been sent to watch them."

"...Aren't they from the Lin family?"

"No, these two people have never dealt with the Lin family, they only came here at the invitation of Zhang Jingyu."

"Zhang Jingyu?"

"Yes, Zhang Jingyu seems to be acquainted with them. He went to see them immediately after coming to the capital, and brought a lot of things that Tang Wen and his family entrusted to them."

"It seems that an old man who is so familiar with him is rude and leaves early at his banquet. It seems that he is a careful person."

"Yes, my lord."

"If they settle down in the future, it's okay to let them go."

"Yes."

The author has something to say: After studying the Xiaozong era, I found that this emperor was really a rare good person.Even King Ning's judgment of chaos was a matter of his absurd son's generation. Tang Yin was almost forty at that time.In any case, it is impossible to order some Qiuxiang at the age of 40!So there will be nothing about King Ning in this article, but other characters will come out. Of course, it does not match the historical estimates. Haha, YY is innocent, everyone forgive me.