How could he not know whether this "Huan Xi Sha – Duan Wu" painting before him was the work of Zhao Xiuwen?
Back then, that shameless fellow had begged him to give him the original manuscript of this famous poem. He had even brought up the international relations between the Qi Kingdom and the Jing Kingdom. Later, he had even personally sent a work that he was proud of to his home. It was impossible for him not to accept it.
If he had known that this fellow's calligraphy and paintings were worth so much money in the Qi Kingdom, he would not have pawned the jade pendant that the old emperor had given him …
Of course, shamelessness was one thing. When it came to poetry and composition, Li Yi had to admit that this fellow was indeed a genius. He could barely produce good calligraphy. There was no need for him to copy Wang Xizhi's semi-cursive script into such a cowardly appearance.
If anyone dared to say that this piece of calligraphy was written by Zhao Xiuwen, Zhao Xiuwen himself would probably want to beat that person up.
The man curled his lips and said, "Look, look. Even the Li Brothers are saying that your calligraphy is fake. Hurry up and take it back!"
Before the young man could speak, the servant beside him immediately jumped out and said loudly, "Who are you? If you say it's fake, then it's fake. My young master spent two thousand taels of silver to buy it. If you don't know anything, then don't speak carelessly!"
"Brother, are you saying that this piece of calligraphy is fake?" The young man did not get angry. Instead, he revealed a smile and looked at him as he asked.
Li Yi shook his head and said, "The calligraphy can't be said to be fake. However, if you insist that it was written by Zhao Xiuwen, then it's a little fake."
The young man asked again, "Brother, do you have proof?"
Lin Wanru, who was at the side, tilted her head to look at him and shook her head slightly.
Although Zhao Xiuwen was famous in the Qi Kingdom, it did not affect the Jing Kingdom. He might not even know who Zhao Xiuwen was, so how could he know Zhao Xiuwen's calligraphy?
Even she, who was extremely familiar with Zhao Xiuwen's handwriting, could not tell that this piece of calligraphy was fake. How could this poor scholar who was "picked up" on the road be able to tell?
If he spoke so casually, he would be put on the spot later.
"Evidence?"
Li Yi casually took a pen from the counter and scribbled on another piece of paper before saying, "Coincidentally, I am just like Zhao Xiuwen. I admire the number one scholar in the Jing Kingdom who is handsome, elegant, elegant, literary, and peerless in martial arts. I like to copy his handwriting. Sire, surely you don't think that the famous Zhao Xiuwen of the Qi Kingdom is inferior to a nobody like me?"
Li Yi put down the pen and the piece of paper. When Lin Wanru and the young man looked over, they couldn't help but be stunned.
There was only one sentence on that piece of paper. It was the last sentence of the 'Huan Xi Sha – Duanwu', 'Beauty meets for a thousand years'.
If there was no comparison, there would be no harm. Although Lin Wanru could not be considered a talented girl, she had received the education of a noble lady in the Lin family since she was young, so she still had the basic ability to distinguish between good and bad.
This sentence, 'Beauty meets for a thousand years', was indeed much more pleasing to the eye.
Just now, she had thought that the painting that Bai Yu had sent over was Zhao Xiuwen's authentic work. Now, it seemed that this scholar's writing was even more authentic than Zhao Xiuwen's.
Zhao Xiuwen was a role model for the scholars of the Qi Kingdom. Naturally, he would not be defeated so easily by a scholar he had picked up from the streets. The only explanation was that this was not Zhao Xiuwen's authentic work.
The youth surnamed Bai's face alternated between green and red. After a while, he sighed and cupped his hands towards Li Yi, saying, "It was this Bai's poor eyesight that allowed me to be deceived by others. Thank you for the reminder, Brother. I am Bai Yu, may I know your name?"
Li Yi cupped his hands and said, "Brother Bai is too polite. Just call me Li Xuan."
"Wanru, I am truly sorry. It was all my negligence." The young man nodded at him. Then, he looked at Lin Wanru and said apologetically, "I still have some matters to attend to. I will take my leave first."
The young man came quickly and left just as quickly. Of course, before he left, he took the 'authentic work' of Zhao Xiuwen with him.
It was no wonder that this Miss Lin was not interested in him at all. He did not care at all when it came to picking up girls. He either did not give her a gift or gave her a fake one. Most importantly, he was exposed in front of her. For someone like this to be able to pick up girls … he must be very rich.
The man asked with a gossipy expression, "Li Brothers, you said earlier that the number one scholar of the Jing Kingdom was handsome, elegant, elegant, literary, and unparalleled in martial arts. Is that true or false? Isn't he a scholar? How could he be unparalleled in martial arts?"
Li Yi looked at him and said, "Do you know that he is well-versed in both literature and martial arts? In the Jing Kingdom, the name 'Deadly Scholar' can stop children from crying at night. Which martial artist in the martial arts world would not tremble upon hearing it …"
Lin Wanru thought for a while and suddenly said, "I have heard that Li Yi is no more than four feet and five inches tall. He is short and has the head of a rat and the eyes of a deer …"
"What?" Li Yi could not help but widen his eyes when he heard this.
One foot and thirty-three centimeters, four feet and five inches. In total, he was not even one and a half meters tall. Was he that short? And the remaining one foot was eaten by the people of the Qi Kingdom?
Short and five inches tall?
Rat and the eyes of a deer?
Just go to the capital and ask around. Who would not give a thumbs up when the name of County Uncle Li was mentioned?
Who did not know that County Uncle Li was handsome and elegant? He was the object of love for countless girls in the capital, regardless of gender and age …
Slander, this was a shameful slander!
He said with some embarrassment and anger, "Who said this?"
"That is what people say."
Lin Wanru put away the piece of paper and said, "However, you are from the Jing Kingdom, so you should have seen the number one scholar. It seems that the rumors are wrong …"
Li Yi agreed with her words and said, "Wrong. It is not just wrong, it is a big mistake!"
The man nodded and said, "I think so too. No matter what, he is the number one scholar. He must be much better than Bai Yu, that pretty boy."
"You are right. County Uncle Li is naturally not comparable to those pretty boys." Li Yi nodded and said.
The man looked at him with a strange look and said, "Aren't you scholars all pretty boys?"
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…
"Young Master, that guy dared to deceive us with a fake. Report him to the authorities immediately!" On the street, a servant behind the young man said angrily while gritting his teeth.
"You don't have to worry about this." The young man stopped in his tracks and turned around to say, "Find out the background of that Li Xuan and his relationship with Wanru!"
"Yes, Young Master!" The servant was stunned for a moment and immediately replied.
At the same time, in an alley somewhere in the city, a figure slowly climbed up with the help of the wall.
He rubbed his slightly aching head and shook the three people lying around him to wake them up.
"What happened just now?"
"I think I was knocked out!"
"Where is that fat sheep?"
…
"Fat sheep my ass!" The leader of the group knocked his head. He thought it was a fat sheep, but he did not expect to be blocked by a tiger. Not only did he get beaten up, but he also lost his wallet …
"Next time, keep your eyes open. If you see someone wearing a bamboo hat, take a detour."
The leader rubbed his head and said bitterly, "Let's go!"
Not long after, several people walked out of the alley. As they walked on the street, they began to look for their next target.
The big man saw a scholar coming out of a brothel. Before he could walk over, he was suddenly pulled by the arm and pulled to a corner.
"What are you doing!"
His expression changed. He thought that he was about to be discovered. When he turned around and saw a thin man, his expression relaxed and he said in an unfriendly tone.
The thin man looked at him and said mysteriously, "May I ask if you have heard of the Empress?"
"The Empress?" The man was stunned for a moment. He pondered these words and finally thought of something. His eyes became fierce, "You are together?"
"What? Together?"
The thin man's face was just filled with doubt when his abdomen was kicked and he was sent flying.
"It's the Empress again …"
"You guys are in cahoots, right?"
"The Empress of Heaven, right?"
"I'll let you be the Empress!"
…
…
The big man rushed over in two steps and punched and kicked the thin man. After a long time, he stopped with satisfaction and spat on the ground.
"Scram! If you dare mention the Empress in front of me again, I'll beat you up every time I see you!"
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