Chapter 49: The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water
"Hey, isn't anyone helping to get the painting? Well, since you don't take it, you have to continue to put it on me." Chen Ao stuffed the painting into his arms and said tragically: "Do you want to hit the board or to stomp? Tiger bench, is there any pepper water? Come on, the grass and people's livelihood will be borne."
Chen Ao was so righteous that he was about torture, and his eyes flashed with ridicule and disdain. In front of so many people, Chen Ao didn't believe that anyone dared to touch a finger.
The officers took a step back, and even the magistrate was shocked. Why was the imperial painting of the official family in the hands of this person? He had to consider it before he was punished, not to mention that the person's tone seemed to be given to him by the official family. So what is the relationship between this person and the official family? No wonder this person was fearless, it turned out to be the reason.
When the people outside the hall saw the case suddenly reversed, the offensive and defensive momentum was turned upside down in an instant, and they felt very happy. They did not necessarily support Chen Ao, but they absolutely opposed the dead eunuch who showed off his might. They all applauded that they were about to rush into the ground, and the waves could no longer be restrained.
The officers were blocking the water and fire sticks, but they couldn't stand it. They were sweating all over and took people to help, cursing: "Is there no king's law? How dare you rush to Jingzhao Mansion? This is not a place to go wild, retreat."
The magistrate on this side was thinking about how to end the scene, and the staff standing on the side whispered: "Sir, are you asking Wang Aishi to come? Wang Aishi is quite familiar with calligraphy and paintings, and only teaches him to test this painting. It's not too late for him to make a decision."
The verdict then woke up. There were too many variables today, which made him confused for a moment. Only then did he remember that the authenticity of the painting was unknown. Now he made too decisions. If it was a real painting, it would be easy to say. But if it was a fake, the verdict would not care about putting another charge on this person's head.
Seeing the magistrate hesitating, Eunuch Cao suddenly turned cold and said gritting his teeth: "Sir, how could the official painting be in the hands of this person? It's too ridiculous. This person is a liar, and he dares to cheat in this court."
The judge was silent and whispered, and only asked his aide to call Wang Aisi, but did not reply to Eunuch Cao's words. Which one is more important? He could think about it in his heart. He was afraid that if he really encountered such a thing, it would not be fun.
Seeing this, Eunuch Cao cursed in his heart: "I'm stupid, such a trick can convince you. OK, if it's an official painting, then you can tell if it's a painting." He rushed to Chen Ao in three or two steps and said at the top of his voice: "Get the painting."
Chen Ao said loudly: "If it is presented to the adults, it is natural that what needs to be given to them is kept by the servants. However, there is no reason to give the painting to the eunuch in the court. I want to complain."
He said loudly: "The Song Dynasty established a country with Confucianism, and eunuchs were not allowed to interfere in politics. It has always been that many eunuchs had abused the law, and many people were harming the country and the people. Emperor Taizu once gave a reprimand, but eunuchs should be followed and cannot be surpassed. This is a golden rule, and it is also a ancestral law. Today is very strange. The grand Jingzhao government office, the magistrate became a puppet, but the eunuchs became a judge. What is this? I told the eunuchs that he was rampant and dared to interfere in the trial of the Jingzhao government. Second, he told the eunuchs not to ask the reason, but he believed in the words of eunuchs and became accomplices of eunuchs..."
Chen Ao had a eunuch on the left and a eunuch on the right, which made Eunuch Cao angry. Although he was a eunuch, no one except the official family dared to call him so much pain. It was so outrageous. His eyes turned red and he shouted at the top of his throat: "Please take the painting, take the painting..." He reached out to search Chen Ao. Chen Ao opened his hand, and he rushed over, grabbed a corner of the scroll and pulled it out.
Hiss... Where could the painting withstand such a tossing? It was torn in half. Eunuch Cao was holding a little fragment in his hand.
"Wow, everyone, look carefully. The dead eunuch damaged the imperial gift. It is hard tolerate the laws of heaven, and it has nothing to do with me!" Chen Ao shouted loudly, afraid that no one would hear it.
Eunuch Cao was stunned at first, and he felt a little panicked, and soon sneered: "What is the gift of the imperial court? What are you doing with mystery?"
At this time, the staff brought Wang Aishi in. Wang Aishi's face was heavy, and there were slight sweat stains on his temples. This matter was too much to do, so he dared not take it lightly. He went to the yamen to salute the judge. When the jury saw that the painting was damaged, he was so shocked that he could not speak. At this time, he finally put on some official etiquette and said loudly: "Come on, please sit down. Chen Ao, since you say that this painting is a gift from the emperor, then use the painting to test it."
"The paintings were torn by Eunuch Cao, how can I calculate this account?" Chen Ao took out the painting from his arms. There were not many places torn, just a corner, but at this moment, Chen Ao took advantage of the situation to pursue him and was unreasonable.
The judge had a headache at this time. Unexpectedly, the deeper the sinking, the more difficult things became, so he had to say, "Tell me first, let's talk about the truth."
Then he taught Wang Aishi to take the painting. Wang Aishi solemnly put the painting stall on the desk in front of the judge. The judge couldn't continue to sit there. The gift from the imperial gift was right in front of him, and his official manner could not be placed, so he had to stand up.
The folded paintings were spread out and the thin, golden and elegant pen tips were reflected in Wang Aishi's eyes. Not many paintings from the official family were circulated, and Wang Aishi had never seen the true appearance. But he also had a way, that is, to read the inscription. Everyone in the world recognized the official family's words, and it was impossible to make a mistake. As long as the handwriting was not wrong, the painting was naturally the original. He leaned over carefully to look at the inscription. There was only one word in the inscription on the inscription, and there was no one in the world. Who else was there except the official family?
Look at the word "Tian" and "slim" and "right" with a horizontal stroke with a hook, a vertical stroke with a dot, a stroke like a dagger, a stroke like a cutter, and a vertical hook with a thin and long hook. Wang Aisi felt a stir in his heart and couldn't help but say, "The official character has the style of a master, it is wonderful, and it is very wonderful."
He was completely immersed in the handwriting that looked like a crane dance, and he suddenly became obsessed with it, saying, "It is indeed the original work. Sir, I dare to use the head to guarantee it."
This sentence was not loud, but it made Eunuch Cao feel like he was hit by lightning. He had a cold war. His palms were soaked in cold sweat. He said, "Look, look again, it's impossible. Look carefully."
As a last resort, Wang Aishi continued to look, and after a moment he raised his eyes and said, "There will be no fake, it's the official painting."
"Ah... how is this possible? He is a liar." Eunuch Cao suddenly panicked, looked at the lady who was also stunned in the hall, and almost collapsed on the ground.
Chen Ao said: "Ephesus Cao tore up the paintings of the official family. I want to report to the emperor. The magistrate also instigated Ephesus Cao to commit crimes in the yamen. I want to report them." In fact, he had never even seen the face of the official family. Although this painting is the original work of the official family, it is said that he has no friendship with the official family. It is just a coincidence that the official family used it to compete with him for painting skills. Now he is going to sue the complaints in a fierce manner, but in fact he is just to scare them.
The magistrate could not put on airs at this time and could not put down his pride. He lowered his voice and said to Chen Ao: "This lawsuit is over. Mr. Chen is acquitted. Mr. Chen, how can we talk to the inner court?" He wanted to make a big fuss and really make trouble, but he couldn't stand it.
At this time, Eunuch Cao finally squeezed out some laughter, which was related to his wealth and life. He couldn't give in and said, "Yes, Mr. Chen, let's go to the Houya to talk."
Chen Ao shook his head: "No, this yamen is too dark. I'm so scared. What if you lied to me to go in and kill someone to silence me? If you want to say it, just say it here. Say it openly under this plaque hanging high with a mirror."
The judge smiled bitterly, killing someone to silence him? This guy's imagination is too rich. After so many people saw this scene, even if he had the intention, he would not have the courage. So he comforted him with kind words: "Young Master Chen, it is inconvenient to speak here, let alone this is a court, so how can you talk about private matters?"
Eunuch Cao smiled and said, "I offended Mr. Chen just now, and I'm really dead. Fortunately, I have clarified this misunderstanding. Otherwise, my sin would be a big deal. I would invite Mr. Chen to have tea and treat it as a plea. How about it?"
The wife kneeling in the hall began to sob. She originally thought that her brother could make decisions for her, but in fact, Pan Ren was crazy, she didn't mind. Anyway, having this husband means not to have it. She just went to the houses of several concubines all day long. She was a widow. Before she was crazy, she was also a widow. There was no difference. But the family's money was gone, and now she was a barbarian, so she came to sue. Unexpectedly, Eunuch Cao suddenly changed the subject, which made her feel that something was wrong, and she didn't dare to say anything, so she could only cry.
Chen Ao said: "I hate women cry the most."
Eunuch Cao immediately scolded Mrs. Pan and said, "Don't cry, it's a big deal that disturbs Mr. Chen, we can't afford to be guilty. He is such a woman. What's the use of crying?"
The lady didn't dare to cry and her whole body twitched.
Chen Ao said again: "I like to drink tea made by monk Kongding of Lingyin Temple."
The magistrate and Eunuch Cao looked at each other and said, "Lingyin Temple is thirty miles away from Bianjing. Now I'm going to ask for tea, but I'm afraid it's dark when I'm going to drink."
Chen Ao said: "In addition to Lingyin Temple, the shops in Suiyashanfang have also practiced the skills of Monk Kongding. Although they only learned five points of craftsmanship, they can barely get in." Kong Ding, Kong Jing agreed to do something for Chen Ao, so Chen Ao asked a few shops to teach them how to make tea and cook pastries. The time was rushed. Although they were not even half-baked, they could barely entertain guests.
"Oh, Suiya Mountain House?" The judge hurriedly asked Wang Ai Si to come over and asked, "Where is Suiya Mountain House? Please buy some tea quickly. We want to entertain Mr. Chen."
Mr. Chen shook his head: "The tea in Suiyashanfang is not sold outside, and even if you have money, you can't buy it."
The judge said in surprise: "I want to buy tea, but they won't sell it?"
Damn it, this is a naked advertisement, but Chen Ao said with a stern look: "Only members can sell it, and I am a member. If this happens, it's better for you to give me the money and I'll drink it myself."
Eunuch Cao's face calmed down and he tore the official painting. It was a serious crime of disobedience and was beaten to death. If you want to survive, you can only ask Chen Ao not to pursue it. Now, seeing that Chen Ao reaches out to ask for money for tea, your mind is fixed. Just ask for money. If you can ask for money, it means that there is still room for negotiation. He quickly smiled, "I wonder how much Mr. Chen wants?"
Chen Ao calculated seriously: "A pot of tea is one hundred ciders, and I am not afraid of Mr. Cao's jokes. I am a huge number of people, and only a hundred pots can be enjoyed. It costs at least twenty or thirty cents of coins."
"It's easy to say, it's easy to say." Eunuch Cao smiled flatteringly, "I'll pay this money to my friend Mr. Chen." After saying that, I had to pay the money, but I found that apart from some copper plates, there were dozens of stagnants on my body. The money weighed several stagnants, and dozens of stagnants were hundreds of stagnants. Whoever had nothing to do with them took them with me.
Eunuch Cao was embarrassed and said, "How about sending the money to Mr. Chen's mansion tomorrow?"
Chen Ao shook his head: "No, what you said is like I asked you for money. I just want to drink tea, so I won't give it." He was very noble and looked like he was keeping people from thousands of miles away.
Eunuch Cao hurriedly said, "Okay, I'll ask someone to withdraw money now. Young Master Chen is not willing to do anything." This guy can't afford to offend him, his temper is unstable, and it's too difficult to serve him.
Chen Ao's eyes fell on Eunuch Cao's finger, and pointed to a bright agate ring on his finger and said, "Forget it, I'll play with this ring for a few days. It's not good to talk about money. A gentleman's friendship is as light as water, so it can't be too vulgar."
Wow, Eunuch Cao is about to cry. He has a lot of accessories on his body. This agate ring is the most valuable, and at least one hundred coins is worth. This guy's eyes are so poisonous. He took this into consideration at first glance. This is a naked blackmail. Eunuch Cao quickly took off the ring and stuffed it into Chen Ao's hand, saying, "Young Master Chen likes it, just take it for fun, you don't have to be polite."
Chen Ao said embarrassedly: "This ring is not too expensive, right? If it is too expensive, I will not take away the benefits."
Eunuch Cao gritted his teeth and said, "It's not worth a lot of money. You're welcome."
Chen Ao asked: "How much is that?"
Eunuch Cao smiled: "It's just three or five entries, it's just a gadget, the young master just takes it to play with it."
Chen Ao said seriously: "Oh, that's good, why not do this? I can't accept your gift for nothing." He took out ten cents from the treasure bag and stuffed them into Eunuch Cao's hand: "This ten cents are the money for buying a ring, so don't need to find it. The remaining ones are just treated as a gift for Eunuch Cao."
Chapter completed!