Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Mrs. Sun and Zhang are honest and serious in their work.After hiring the two of them, Chu Ningyan was freed from trivial matters.

I also have time to practice calligraphy and painting. In addition to painting flowers and paper for Hongyi Bookstore every day, I also took on the job of copying books.There is not much money, but the advantage is that you can study and broaden your knowledge.

But these two things cannot become long-term income, so Chu Ningyan never gave up on being a tailor shop.It's just that there is not much money now, and the two existing employees can't cut and embroider.So we can only give up temporarily.

However, it cannot be delayed for too long. The longer the delay, the greater the economic pressure.

For this reason, Chu Ningyan thought for a long time and finally decided to try selling paintings.During this period of time, she has dealt with Hongyi Bookstore a lot, and she also has a little understanding of the prices of calligraphy and painting works.

Famous people, such as paintings and calligraphy made by great Confucians, can be sold for thousands of gold.Those who are not well-known, but excellent works with high viewing value also start with one or two.

If it is written by Confucian scholars who have awakened their literary mind, its value is even more immeasurable.Because calligraphy made by Confucian scholars is not only an ornamental item, but also a magic weapon that can resist demons and ghosts.

However, Chu Ningyan doesn't know much about these things now, she only knows that the paintings of Confucian scholars are the most popular.

Chu Ningyan knew that she was not famous yet, and she was not a scribe, so she drew 20 paintings at one time, so that at least 20 taels of silver could be exchanged. At that time, she would also have the money to hire an embroiderer and a tailor.

However, when she thought of the bulge in her stomach, she felt a little apprehensive. These paintings should be fine, right?Probably not, and there is no literary spirit on it.

If she is a man, then all is not a problem.And she is a woman, whether it is in memory, or scripts, or recently transcribed books, there is no precedent for a woman to awaken her literary heart.

"Shopkeeper Lou." Chu Ningyan dressed in men's clothing and came to Zhiyuan Bookstore, which is three streets away from Hongyi Bookstore.After all, Chu Ningyan was worried about the "problems" of calligraphy and painting.Moreover, it is easier for men to walk when they dress up.

"Young Master Chu! You are here." The shopkeeper dressed as a scholar greeted him. He was much more literary than the shopkeeper of Hongyi Bookstore, and he was a scholar.

Chu Ningyan took down a large package, and said to shopkeeper Lou, "Treasurer Lou, the painting is already done, how do you see it?"

Shopkeeper Lou showed a warm smile, "Okay, this way please, let's chat in the private room."

Presumably, literati like to lay the groundwork for everything. After the two entered the private seat and tasted tea for a while, the shopkeeper Lou picked up the bag that Chu Ningyan handed over to check.

When the package was opened, it was a green bamboo tube.Shopkeeper Lou looked at Chu Ningyan in confusion.

"Just unscrew the bamboo tube." Chu Ningyan pointed to the lid on it.

It was the first time shopkeeper Lou saw someone using a bamboo tube as a painting tube. He was surprised, opened the lid, and took out a stack of drawing paper.

The quality of the paper is good, oh, this is rice paper bought from Zhiyuan Bookstore.

Carefully spread out the rolled drawing paper and arrange them one by one.After all the paintings were arranged, shopkeeper Lou began to appreciate the paintings.

There are landscape paintings, flower-and-bird paintings, ink paintings, and figure paintings, and the painting methods are also complicated, such as fine brushwork, freehand brushwork, or part-time writing... unexpectedly, all kinds of paintings are collected.

This picture of ladies vividly and delicately expresses the nobility and elegance of noble ladies from aristocratic families.And this statue of the Taoist ancestor completely embodies the Taoist sentiments of tranquility, inaction, and compassion for the world. Viewing it makes people feel peaceful, and their heart towards the Tao is stronger.

All in all, shopkeeper Lou praised each one, and every time he looked at one, he was cleansed.After reading these 20 paintings, he actually felt that his literary heart was about to break through.

This is really...

Huh?What did he ignore?
Shopkeeper Lou suddenly came to his senses, stretched out his hand to touch the painting on the table, his body was full of energy, and he recited in his mouth, "Dare to ask the painting saint, how is the charm of this painting? How is the bone technique? How is the object? How is the color, how is the management? How much is the imitation worth?"

As soon as these words came out, the light in the room shone brightly, and the 20 paintings on the table floated up one after another without any wind, and several golden lights surrounded them.

At the same time, the surface of those paintings turned out to be full of culture!

"Great goodness!..."

"Pfft~" Only two words came from the air, and shopkeeper Lou spewed out a mouthful of blood, which was about to splash on those paintings at first glance, and a golden light painting formed a thin barrier to keep the blood out.

Shopkeeper Lou fell to the ground after spitting out blood, and the golden light in mid-air lost the support of his energy, flickered for a while and then disappeared.

Chu Ningyan turned around from the shock of Lou's shopkeeper's sudden "invitation to the Holy Judge", and saw the golden light flickering and disappearing, as if she saw a distraught figure.

She suddenly realized that she seemed to be making a big fuss this time!

No, obviously these paintings have no style at all!

Chu Ningyan rubbed her eyes, what those eyes saw didn't seem real?Her eyes fell on those paintings again, otherwise, she would stop selling paintings?

It's a pity that she hasn't decided whether to sell the paintings yet, the shopkeeper Lou stood up excitedly, "Young Master Chu! This is calligraphy! I don't know where you got so many paintings from?"

Chu Ningyan was stunned when she heard the words, what do you mean?Did she draw this all by herself?Well, it’s just that I feel that it’s boring to always paint the same kind of painting, and I want to open up the market, so I paint a few more styles.

How did you get the painting from?

"Mr. Chu, do you all know the scribes who paint? Can...can you recommend one or two?" Shopkeeper Lou looked at Chu Ningyan excitedly and expectantly.

"Shopkeeper Lou, I'm just here to sell paintings, and I'm not responsible for recommending scholars." Chu Ningyan said, it's okay if she misunderstood, she doesn't have to worry about being too public, anyway, if the painting is sold, it has nothing to do with her.

Even if they later found out that the paintings were all made by the same person, what does it have to do with her, Chu Ningyan?

"Shopkeeper, what do you think the prices of these paintings are?"

Shopkeeper Lou was a little disappointed, but he was happy when he thought of getting so many calligraphy.

"Well, these paintings brought by Mr. Chu are all precious calligraphy, and their value cannot be compared with ordinary paintings. Not to mention a thousand taels, you can get a thousand gold." The shopkeeper Lou pondered, "It's just that I know that Yuanshufang has limited financial resources. Not worth ten thousand dollars."

Chu Ningyan was stunned, Wan Jin!
"Hmm - how good is this, Zhiyuan Bookstore is calling an auction to auction off these 20 calligraphy?" Shopkeeper Lou looked at Chu Ningyan expectantly.

"This..." Chu Ningyan was a little hesitant. Once the news spread, it would definitely attract prying eyes. Could she still hide her identity?

"I appreciate the shopkeeper's kindness. It's just that I'm busy with business, so I can't stay in Luzhou City to delay." Chu Ningyan said, "Since the shopkeeper said that these paintings are worth thousands of taels, let's count them as thousands of taels."

"This...isn't it good." Taking advantage of so many great scholars, can he still have the reputation of Zhiyuan Bookstore?

"We are in a hurry, and this is also a bad plan to raise funds. I hope the shopkeeper will understand."

Seeing this, shopkeeper Lou couldn't help but said, "Then I'll accept it for 1000 taels. Mr. Chu, wait a moment, and I'll go get the 2 taels of silver notes."

"Thank you!" Chu Ningyan let out a long beard as she watched Lou shopkeeper go out the door.Then look down and stare at your stomach.Silently said, 'Is it your fault? '

'It's really not true, Master Host, that's your housekeeping skill! '