Chapter 577

"Who is thinking of me?"

Having said that, he shook his head indifferently and continued to write vigorously.

He still hadn't found the time to write the calligraphy he had promised to reward Empress Zhangsun with.

Since he happened to have some free time today, he planned to finish this matter first.

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Ever since the competition to vie for the title of Goddess of the Snow Mountain was held in the inner palace last time.

The news spread like wildfire.

Now, in Changancheng, people everywhere were imitating it and holding small-scale talent shows.

People suddenly discovered that such talent shows were actually quite interesting.

They were enjoying themselves!

That poem by Qin Mu also spread.

Nowadays, it has become a popular song in Changancheng that everyone can hum a few lines of.

The common people marveled at Qin Mu's talent.

"He is indeed the Emperor of Great Qin, a Qilin talent; this poem will surely be popular for a thousand years!"

"Lang Taosha, the name alone is full of great wisdom!"

"The rise and fall of dynasties are but a laughing matter! How wonderful! Who can compare to the Emperor in boldness?"

"Even a thousand years from now, who can compete with his achievements! The Emperor's ambition is truly that of an Emperor for the ages!"

Even during court sessions, the officials would bring out this poem and praise it over and over again.

It was evident that they were truly sincere.

This poem was indeed excellent!

However, after hearing so much praise, it was inevitable to feel a bit weary of it.

Wei Zhongxian suddenly appeared at the door.

"Your Majesty, there are two people outside the palace seeking an audience, calling themselves the Yan brothers. They have presented this drawing, requesting Your Majesty's inspection."

"The Yan brothers? Why does that sound familiar?"

Qin Mu put down his pen and took the drawing.

He unfolded it to take a look.

This was the design drawing for the Great Ming Palace!

The Taiji Palace currently in use was an old palace left over from the previous Sui Dynasty.

Li Er had long been dissatisfied with this palace, so he ordered the construction of the Great Ming Palace.

However, the Great Ming Palace was only half-built when the Great Tang moved its capital to Jin Ling in the south.

Only the unfinished structure of the Great Ming Palace remained in Changancheng.

Seeing the design drawing of the Great Ming Palace, Qin Mu understood.

"Summon the Yan brothers for an audience!"

Very quickly.

The two men arrived at the Imperial Study.

"Your subject Yan Lide (Your subject Yan Liben) pays respects to Your Majesty!"

It really was the two brothers!

Qin Mu's face showed no emotion as he spoke calmly.

"Why do you two brothers wish to see me?"

He raised his eyelids and swept his gaze over them lightly.

Yan Lide and Yan Liben felt Qin Mu's gaze.

They suddenly felt that the gaze was as sharp as a knife, making one feel a chill throughout their body.

Their bodies could not stop trembling.

Yan Lide was too nervous and fell to his knees with a thud. Yan Liben also hurriedly knelt down.

"Your Majesty, we brothers are the designers of the Great Ming Palace. This palace has poured all of our brothers' heart and soul into it.

We cannot bear to see it abandoned there, so we wish to implore Your Majesty to continue the construction project of the Great Ming Palace.

We brothers will surely return a magnificent Great Ming Palace to Your Majesty!"

Qin Mu could also understand their intentions.

Both brothers were artists, skilled in painting and architectural design.

Watching their proudest work become an unfinished building, who wouldn't be anxious?

Qin Mu paused slightly.

At this moment, the Imperial Study was silent.

Watching Yan Lide, large beads of sweat were seeping out on his forehead.

Their nervousness was not feigned.

Qin Mu picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"I have heard that the Yan brothers' painting skills are unparalleled in the world! Each of you paint a portrait for me, let me see your level, and then I will decide.

Upon hearing that Qin Mu wanted to test their painting skills, the two brothers stopped trembling immediately.

This was their family's unique skill.

The brothers were confident that it was unparalleled in the world!

Hearing that the Yan brothers were going to paint a portrait for Qin Mu, the beauties of the inner palace all flocked over.

What woman doesn't love having her portrait painted?

And the painter was the incredibly talented Yan brothers!

Especially the younger brother, Yan Liben, whose paintings were hard to come by!

Qin Mu sat upright on the dragon throne.

In just an hour, the two paintings were presented before Qin Mu.

"Please Your Majesty's inspection!"

They were indeed worthy of being the top painters of the current era.

Lifelike and vivid, leaping off the paper.

Qin Mu took two glances.

"Not bad, but you focus too much on details and ignore the temperament."

The brothers were a bit unconvinced upon hearing Qin Mu's evaluation.

However, having just come to offer their services, they dared not argue.

But their expressions were all caught by Qin Mu.

Qin Mu smiled derisively.

He stretched out his hand.

"Bring the pen!"

There were looks of astonishment all around.

Is the Emperor going to show off his painting skills?

Only heard that the Emperor could write literature, never heard that he could also paint?

The Yan brothers were the best painters in the whole world.

Is it wise to challenge them?

One careless move, and he might ruin his lifelong reputation!

Yet Qin Mu seemed to have no such concerns at all.

He took the jade-barreled purple-tipped pen and lifted it to trace a few strokes on the paintings of Yan Lide and Yan Liben.

The strokes were sparse, yet they all hit the key points.

The corners of the eyes, the corners of the mouth, the tips of the hair.

With just these few strokes added, the feeling of the original painting changed immediately.

A transcendent and arrogant temperament emanated from the painting.

"It really has changed!"

"At first glance, it doesn't seem like much has changed. But upon closer inspection, one can see..."