Chapter 266.2
Your Majesty, let me introduce you!
Mo Yuyans voice pulled the girl back from her daydreams to reality.
Her name is Li Shihua, at the young age of twenty-eight! Dont be fooled by her youth; shes proficient in all the arts, especially talented in painting! It was thanks to her that we saw through the illusions and successfully landed on the island!
Really? Lin Beifans interest was piqued.
The humble girl the humble girl greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor! Li Shihua said nervously and with a stutter.
Due to her nervousness, her cheeks were flushed, and fine beads of sweat formed on her forehead.
Lin Beifan smiled warmly, Dont be nervous, I wont bite! Lady Mo tells me you have a real gift for painting and that you even saw through the islands illusions. Could you paint something for me?
Of of course, Your Majestys command, I dare not I dare not disobey! Li Shihua continued to stutter.
Lin Beifan had someone bring over the brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Please!
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Li Shihua approached the desk, still somewhat nervous, and asked, Your Majesty, what would you like me to paint?
Lin Beifan said casually, Anything will do, just put your heart into it!
Yes, Your Majesty! I shall humbly present my work!
Li Shihua took a few deep breaths to calm her excited and nervous heart before picking up the brush, lightly dipping it in ink, and carefully starting to sketch on the rice paper.
After about half an incense sticks time, the girl put down her brush and said nervously, Your Majesty, the humble girl the humble girl has finished! The painting is somewhat simple. Please dont mind!
Let me have a look! Lin Beifan walked over to the desk and saw that she had painted two sparrows perched on a branch.
The sparrows were not drawn with many strokes, but they were vivid, as if they could fly off the paper at any moment.
Your Majesty, how how is the humble girls painting? the girl asked nervously.
Lin Beifan smiled with satisfaction, Although the brushwork is a bit immature, the painting is really good, I like it very much!
Your Majesty if you like it, thats great! Li Shihua secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At that moment, Lin Beifan said, Miss Shihua, you havent joined any other powers, have you? Would you be interested in joining the Great Xia court and becoming a court painter for me?
The girl was stunned, What? Your Majesty is inviting me to become a court painter for Great Xia?
Mo Yuyans expression changed, and she pulled the girl behind her, saying warily, Your Majesty, have you taken a fancy to this young girl?
Lin Beifan replied with a smile, Yes, I indeed have this intention!
Youre too shameless! Mo Yuyan said indignantly, Shes just a 16-year-old girl. How can you be so heartless? You should at least wait a few more years!
Lin Beifan looked at her strangely, Mo Yuyan, where is your mind going? I appreciate her talent in painting, which is why I want to recruit her into the palace to paint for me! This is a great honor that many people cant even beg for!
Are you sure its not because youre led by lust? Mo Yuyan questioned.
Even if it were true, could you do anything about it? Lin Beifan retorted.
Mo Yuyan fell silent. If the other party insisted, she really couldnt do anything but look out for herself.
Looking at Li Shihua again, it seemed that she was not very opposed to the idea. Instead, she shyly lowered her head.
Mo Yuyan sighed silently in her heart.
In all the world, there really werent many women who could resist Lin Beifans charm!
Miss Shihua, you have a real talent for painting. Would you be willing to become my painter? Lin Beifan asked again.
I Li Shihua looked very conflicted.
To tell the truth, she was very tempted by the invitation.
After all, this was the highest honor for a painter!
Under the heavens, how many painters have had such an honor?
Moreover, by becoming a court painter for Great Xia, she would have the chance to see His Majesty frequently
But she was here to pay homage to the Master Painter as her teacher and to learn more painting skills.
If she followed His Majesty into the palace, wouldnt she lose this opportunity?
Li Shihua thought seriously, weighed her options carefully, and finally said, Your Majesty, thank you for your generous love! I actually really want to become your painter, but of course, I would prefer to study under the Master Painter to learn higher painting techniques! Therefore, I can only painfully decline!
Lin Beifan said with a smile, Actually, there is no conflict between the two! You can continue to take his test, and if you fail, you can come back with me! If you can become his disciple, then both you and the Master Painter can return with me!
Huh? Li Shihua was confused, feeling that there was something odd about his words.
This If Shihua really becomes the Master Painters disciple, would the Master Painter agree to go with you? Mo Yuyan asked.
He will definitely agree. We have a very good relationship. Weve been drinking together quite often these past few days! Lin Beifan said with a laugh.
Li Shihua thought seriously again and felt that it would be disrespectful to refuse any further, so she shyly said, Since Your Majesty does not despise me, then I shall accept the decree. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!
Good! Lin Beifans smile became even more brilliant.
Thus, three days passed, and when almost everyone who was expected had arrived, the Master Painter decided to begin the real test, selecting a suitable successor from the many who had come to participate.
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