The withdrawal of Yunshan Academy and Qionglu Academy has both advantages and disadvantages for other academies, but in the final analysis, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The eight major academies are all representatives of the literary world in Da Chu and enjoy a high reputation in Da Chu. They are also the ultimate goals for the literati and students of Da Chu.
As long as you are a civil servant of Dachu, you will naturally need the support of Shilin Qingliu. Shilin Qingliu is the soil for civil servants. Therefore, when you are an official in the court, you must have a good relationship with Shilin Qingliu no matter what. As a scholar of Dachu, The representatives of Qingliu, the Eight Great Academies, are naturally the objects that every scholar clings to.
From a certain perspective, the eight major academies have the same interests, so if the scandals of Yunshan Academy and Qionglu Academy spread, it will inevitably have a great impact on the reputation of other academies.
However, Yunshan Academy, as the first of the eight academies, will inevitably arouse the jealousy of other academies. Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Even among the self-proclaimed scholars, factional disputes have never stopped. Yunshan Academy has joined forces with Qionglu Academy. When dealing with Qionglin Academy represented by Qi Ning, the other major academies were gloating over the misfortune, hoping that Qionglin Academy could really be removed from the list. However, the situation reversed, Qining turned the tables, and Yunshan Academy and Qionglu Academy left in embarrassment. The Great Academy is still gloating over misfortune.
Several major academies even thought in an instant that Xiao Mo's reputation was ruined, Yunshan Academy would inevitably suffer a fatal blow, and the structure of the eight major academies would be reshuffled next. Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was the time to seize it. Qiong Lin It seems a foregone conclusion that the academy will win the championship, but the remaining major academies must go all out to strive for a good ranking and lay the foundation for the new structure of the next eight major academies.
So although there is only the last round left, compared with the first three rounds, the major academies are more energetic.
Ximen Wuhen, as one of the four great masters of painting, went to the book fair today to comment on the paintings, so the last round seemed more authoritative.
Except for Qionglin Academy, the remaining six major academies all sent their most talented disciples to the stage.
Danqing ink pen, talented people all come out.
Qi Ning naturally understands that the overall situation has been decided. With the foundation laid in the first three rounds, especially his amazing skills in the second and third rounds, the score is definitely far ahead. Even if there is a flaw in this last round, it will not be too big. Big impact.
"Sir, are you painting this last round yourself?" someone asked softly.
In the eyes of many people, the four arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting are integrated into one. Qi Ning's skills in music, chess, calligraphy and calligraphy are all stunning. The girls in Qionglin Academy naturally thought that Qi Ning's painting skills were absolutely unparalleled.
Qi Ning smiled and shook his head. This painting skill cannot be faked. He has to paint with ink in front of everyone. He asked himself that he really didn't have the ability. He asked with a smile: "Whoever wants to paint can go up now. Anyway, we are participating in the first round of painting." First, the competition. Second, just show off your painting skills."
Including Xiaoyao, who was in great admiration for Qi Ning at this moment. They all felt that Qi Ning was capable of everything. Seeing that Qionglin Academy had the possibility of winning the championship, no one wanted to make a mistake in the last round, let alone bear such a heavy responsibility. Therefore, although Qi Ning asked all the girls to recommend themselves, no one dared to go out.
Qi Ning touched his forehead, and felt like a mirror in his heart. He knew that what he said before was too dazzling. Under such brilliance, it was reasonable for this group of girls not to dare to come forward.
"Xiao Yao, how about...!" Qi Ning looked at Xiao Yao, who immediately waved her hand and said with a smile: "Sir, my painting skills are not good."
Qi Ning didn't know whether what Xiaoyao said was true or false, but he could clearly feel the expectations of everyone from the eyes of everyone.
Just as Xue Danqing said just now, the three consecutive rounds of shots were shocking each time. At this moment, everyone is afraid that they have greater expectations for themselves.
Qi Ning hesitated for a moment and looked at the judges' table, only to see Ximen Wuhen twirling his beard with his hand and looking at him from a distance, with even a hint of a smile on his face.
Qi Ning rolled his eyes and smiled at the corner of his lips. He stood up again and went to the arranged painting table. He sat cross-legged and picked up the brush. After thinking for a moment, he put the brush down and asked the dragon who was responsible for providing utensils. The Chi Academy disciple waved, and the disciple approached with awe in his face. Qining whispered a few words in his ear. The man was startled for a moment, but he quickly retreated.
In fact, most people's eyes were almost on Qining's side at this time.
Seeing Qi Ning whispering to the Longchi Academy disciple, he didn't know what Qi Ning wanted to do, but there was a vague expectation in his heart.
It is already a matter of time before Qionglin Academy wins the championship. In fact, no one has any doubts about Qionglin Academy's final victory. They just want to see if Qining can bring more amazing works in this last round.
The venue was quiet. They were all scholars, and they knew not to disturb the contestants' painting mood at this time.
Qi Ning sat cross-legged in front of the painting desk, closed his eyes and pondered, but did not take action. No one knew what he wanted to do.
After a while, I saw the disciple from Longchi Academy returning, but he came back with a bamboo branch. There were seven or eight lush bamboo leaves on the bamboo branch.
There are many trees planted in Longchi Academy. When winter comes, the three friends of Suihan are naturally the most conspicuous.
Pines are ugly but graceful, bamboos are thin but long-lived, plums are beautiful in the cold, pine and bamboo do not lose their leaves in the severe cold, and plum blossoms bloom in the cold winter. It has the connotation of cleanliness and whiteness, and has always been the ideal personality of literati. The three friends of Suihan are also included in the works. An excellent subject for poetry to be incorporated into paintings. At this moment, the disciple of Longchi came over with a bamboo branch in his hand. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what they wanted to do.
Qining took the bamboo branch, smiled, and glanced at Ximen Wuhen over there. Without hesitation, he took the bamboo branch and dyed the bamboo leaf into the inkstone with ink, and then lightly tapped it on the drawing paper. The ink on the bamboo branch suddenly disappeared. The quilts all fell on the drawing paper, scattered but shapeless.
Qining dipped in ink three times in a row and slapped it on the drawing paper three times. The ink marks on the drawing paper were thick and thin, long and short. At first glance, they looked messy, but upon closer inspection, they seemed to have some shape. Ning then put down the bamboo branch, picked up the pen and left the money, then stood up, stretched, bent down and pressed the drawing paper with the inkstone, and then turned around and returned to his seat.
At this time, someone had already stood up and looked towards Qi Ning's drawing paper. They were a little far away and it was difficult to see clearly what was drawn on it.
Because the ink needs to be dried in the sun, the drawing paper will not be put away immediately. It is already the time of writing, and it is only more than an hour before dusk.
After another half an hour, all the contestants have finished painting. Today is a competition after all, so naturally it is impossible to set aside a few days for the contestants to slowly paint. This has been a rule in the book club over the years, so there is no need to point it out in everyone's mind. Also clear.
After the painting was completed, after a short wait, everything, including Qi Ning's painting, was sent to the judges' table.
Several judges looked at it one by one, but when they saw Qi Ning's painting, they were all startled.
Everyone was waiting patiently. Suddenly, Yuan Ning'an raised his head and asked, "Who made this painting? Why is there no money left?" He picked up a painting in his hand and shook it. Everyone present was stunned and sat down. Zhuo Qingyang, who was next to Yuan Ning'an, stretched out his hand to take the unfinished painting in Yuan Ning'an's hand. After just one glance, his expression changed drastically and his body was even more shocked.
Qi Ning saw it and was very surprised. He thought that Zhuo Qingyang was well-informed and he was a person with great experience. Moreover, this person had always been indifferent to emotions and could not control his emotions at all. Very good, how could I have such a strange reaction after seeing an untitled painting.
Then I heard Wu Shandao's surprised voice saying: "Sir, there are seven signed paintings here, and there are only seven people participating in the competition. The painting in Mr. Zhuo's hand seems... seems to be extra."
As soon as these words came out, everyone who heard it suddenly changed their expressions.
"How come there are so many paintings?" Yuan Ning'an was startled and wondered: "The seven people participating in the competition are...!" He looked carefully, with a look of surprise on his face: "Why are there eight paintings here? Who...who sent me an extra painting?"
This was a sudden change in the situation. The two Longchi disciples who were responsible for collecting the paintings hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Report to the old man, we... we have collected all the paintings for the competition. It seems... there seems to be no excess."
"Seems like?" Yuan Ning'an frowned and said, "There are seven participants. You have sent eight paintings, and one of them has no signature. This is really weird. Did you look carefully just now?" He stood up, glanced around, and then asked He said: "Among the seven talented people who participated just now, did anyone submit an extra painting?"
At this time, everyone in the competition, including Qi Ning, was a little stunned. They all stood up, cupped their hands and said in unison: "There is no extra gift."
In fact, the time just now was limited, and the time to draw a painting was already a bit tight. Under normal circumstances, it was almost impossible to draw two paintings in a short period of time.
But suddenly he saw Zhuo Qingyang standing up, rolling up the painting in his hand, looking a little nervous, and said: "Since this painting is an extra and there is no money left, there is no need to include it in the selection. Without waiting for Yuan Ning'an's consent, he actually put the rolled-up painting into his sleeve, and then raised his hand to Yuan Ning'an and said, "Master Yuan, Zhuo is feeling unwell. Please leave first."
Yuan Ning'an and everyone present were surprised, thinking that this last round would be over soon, and Zhuo Qingyang had already persisted until this point, so there was no need to leave early. However, Zhuo Qingyang's expression looked rather ugly, and his face even A little pale, Yuan Ning'an could only say: "Is Mr. Zhuo feeling unwell? Do you want to ask the doctor to come over and take a look?"
"Thank you for your concern, sir." Zhuo Qingyang cupped his hands and said, "It's just an old problem. Once you go back and take some medicine, you'll be fine."
"In that case, then arrange for someone to send Mr. Zhuo back."
"No need to bother." Zhuo Qingyang said: "The car is outside, just go out. Sir, everyone, I'm really sorry." Zhuo Qingyang saluted and apologized, without delay, walked around the judges' table and walked away, After taking a few steps, he glanced at Qining, nodded with a forced smile, and then left quickly.
Qi Ning was secretly surprised. He knew that Zhuo Qingyang suddenly changed his attitude after seeing the unnecessary painting and wanted to leave early.
How could an extra painting suddenly appear in front of everyone? Could it be a ghost? And what exactly was painted on that painting that made people like Zhuo Qingyang act out of character