latelenovela Chapter 996: It's really an insult to my identity
Chapter 996: It's really an insult to my identity
An elder said, "Princess Yun'an, theoretically, this is the case."
Judging from various traces, King Jin's painting "Fishing Alone in a Cold River" is indeed an authentic one.
However, these old-timers in the officialdom have long understood that they should not be too firm in their words. They should leave a little room for maneuver so that if something unexpected happens, they will still have a way out.
No one understands His Majesty's thoughts better than these old officials. What if, what if His Majesty really thinks that this painting is a fake? Then they can change their statement at that time, and it won't seem too abrupt...
Princess Yun'an was a simple-minded person, so she couldn't hear the hidden meaning of the old fox's words.
She immediately raised her eyebrows and looked at Shen Zhinian, her eyes burning with raging anger: "Noble Concubine Chen, what else do you have to say now?!"
Princess Yun'an stopped looking at Shen Zhinian and bowed to Nangong Xuanyu on the dragon throne. She said angrily, "Brother, how did Concubine Chen rely on your favor to wrongly accuse mynah brother and try to sow discord among the royal family members? How did she also say something cruel? If it was true, she would voluntarily abolish her position as Concubine. Everyone saw it."
"Now that the truth is out, please ask my brother to help my brother and give Concubine Chen the punishment she deserves!"
Such a woman is not worthy of being the imperial concubine of the Great Zhou!
King Jin shook his head and said, "Yun'an, why are you doing this?"
"I am sending the painting "Fishing Alone on a Cold River" to my brother as a token of respect. I hope my brother will be pleased."
"How can this prince feel at ease when a good palace banquet turned into such a mess?"
Princess Yun'an glanced at Shen Zhinian and said coldly, "Myna, it's not your fault that the palace banquet tonight was unhappy. It's just that some people like to stir up trouble!"
The last bit of luck in Xuanpin's heart disappeared completely at this moment...
It turns out that Concubine Chen really made a mistake...
She took a deep breath, gritted her teeth and prepared to rush out!
If His Majesty wanted to punish Sister Noble Concubine Chen, she would admit it in front of everyone. In fact, it was because she repeatedly told Sister Noble Concubine Chen that the painting presented by His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin was fake that Sister Noble Concubine Chen came out to expose it.
It was she who misled Sister Concubine Chen.
If His Majesty wants to punish someone, then punish her!
I believe that for the sake of the Sixth Prince, she won't end up in such a miserable situation...
Sister Concubine Chen has helped her so much, she must protect her today no matter what!
Shen Maoxue's heart was beating like thunder. He originally thought that the Shen family was finished today...
But the old fox is worthy of being an old fox. Seeing the expressions of the emperor and Shen Zhinian, Shen Maoxue's nervous mood suddenly calmed down.
Perhaps, this matter will have a bright future.
The emperor's eyes remained calm.
He would never allow the Prince of Jin to pretend to be loyal to him in public and deceive the world!
So today's painting will become a fake no matter what.
Until now, Nangong Xuanyu has not given any instructions in secret, because...
When the emperor's gaze fell on Shen Zhinian, there was a hint of curiosity and inquiry in his eyes.
He wanted to know why Nian Nian said with such certainty that this painting "Fishing Alone in a Cold River" was a fake?
I want to know more, what is her trump card?
Seeing that Shen Zhinian still looked unhurried until this moment, the emperor became even more curious.
He always felt that Nian Nian was like a mysterious ancient book. Every time he thought he knew her well enough, she would reveal new surprises that made him unable to help but explore...
When Nangong Xuanyu spoke, her tone was emotionless: "Noble Concubine Chen, do you admit the crime that Yun An accused you of?"
If it were any other concubine, she would definitely be trembling with fear at this moment.
However, other people may not know what kind of person Nangong Xuanyu is, but how could Shen Zhinian not know?
Although he looked serious at the moment, Shen Zhinian could tell that this man was not angry at all.
Maybe he was even very interested in seeing how she would break the impasse today.
Shen Zhinian had a faint smile on her charming face, and said slowly: "It has just been appraised by several ministers. They said that theoretically, this painting is authentic, but it is not absolutely certain."
"There is no shortage of ways to make something look real. Master Yu Bai has been gone for hundreds of years. It's impossible for him to stand here and tell whether this painting 'Fishing Alone on a Cold River' is his masterpiece. It's not surprising that someone wants to pass off a fake as real."
Not to mention that Princess Yun'an was almost laughing out of anger, even Duke Dingguo's eyes were full of sarcasm.
"I never knew before that the Imperial Concubine Chen was so eloquent!"
"Just because Master Yu Bai can't stand here to identify it, you can just say that the original is a fake?"
"Could it be that in the eyes of Concubine Chen, all these senior officials and university scholars are not as good as you in understanding the dialectics of ancient paintings?"
Duke Dingguo's words were an attempt to put the blame on Shen Zhinong.
After all, if a concubine wants to ascend to the highest position, she needs the support of the court officials. If Shen Zhinian offends the elders and the university scholars, then it can be said that she will never be able to become the queen in this life!
Even if Nangong Xuanyu insisted on making her the queen, he would face great obstacles.
Shen Zhinian looked at Duke Dingguo and met his sharp gaze without fear: "I never said that. Duke Dingguo, your words are too serious."
"You all are very knowledgeable. How can a mere concubine like me compare to you? It's just that I happen to have some knowledge of "Fishing Alone on a Cold River"."
As Shen Zhinian spoke, he stood up and walked down, saying slowly, "The appraisal of the elders and the Grand Secretaries is correct. The shape, quality, imprints, traces, and history of this painting are all consistent with the era of Master Yu Bai. The painting presented by His Royal Highness Prince Jin is indeed an ancient painting with hundreds of years of history."
"It's just that... it's not the original work of Master Yu Bai, but a copy by someone of his time!"
Princess Yun'an didn't need to say anything now. All the talented young people frowned and said, "My Lady Concubine Chen, what you said is not right, is it?"
"If this painting was really copied by a painter of the same period as Master Yu Bai, then why is there Master Yu Bai's seal on it?"
"Yes! And the painting style and the location of Master Yu Bai's seal are exactly the same. Could it be that when someone copied Master Yu Bai's work, they could also use his seal to stamp it?"
"My Lady, are you mistaken?"
"..."
They were not targeting Shen Zhinian, they were just expressing reasonable doubts.
Princess Yun'an was not so angry at this time. She leaned back in her chair and smiled at herself.
What a fool she is. As the eldest princess, why would she be so serious with such a dishonest woman?
What a disgrace to one's identity!