bookcurios Chapter 121: Map of the Five Continents
Chapter 121: Map of the Five Continents
Bei Zhenfeng got down from his chair and smiled awkwardly: "Mist, mist, it turns out to be mist!"
Bei Yaoge was also a little annoyed by what those people said, but in this situation, he could only endure it and not lose his temper.
Everyone looked at Bei Zhenfeng mockingly, ignored his fuss, and turned back to watch the performance.
A soft light shone out from the misty fog, like the first ray of light at dawn.
Then, two huge pieces of paper slowly descended from the light as if pulled by a mysterious force. The texture of the paper was delicate and as white as snow, as if they were woven from the purest clouds.
Mu Lanfeng danced lightly in the mist, her skirt fluttering like petals, just like a fairy descending.
She didn't know when a few more paintbrushes appeared in her hands. Following the rhythm of the dance, the brushes drew lines in the air. It seemed chaotic, but in fact it was in order.
However, in the eyes of everyone, it seemed that she was just scribbling randomly, with lines flashing in the air, making people confused and unable to tell what she was depicting.
The guests in the hall looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion.
Some people frowned slightly, trying to find some pattern from the chaotic lines; some shook their heads gently; some whispered to each other, discussing this strange scene in low voices.
The mist still floats in the hall, like a dream.
Mu Lanfeng's eyes were focused, completely unaffected, the brush in his hand kept dancing,
The lines on the two drawings were like hieroglyphics, and everyone was confused and had no idea what they were talking about.
Some people went from being expectant to being suspicious: "This is clearly nonsense! Anyone can draw randomly!"
"Don't worry, wait a moment!"
"Hmph, she's just bluffing. Let's see how she ends up!" Zheng Xiuming folded his hands, waiting to see the show.
Most people think that Mu Lanfeng is making trouble here by relying on the protection of King Yan, but there are also a few people who are optimistic about him.
Mu Xun stroked his beard, his heart in his throat, cold sweat dripping down his forehead, but he ignored it and stared at Mu Lanfeng.
He was ready to be punished by the emperor!
Queen Mother Jiang on the high platform looked at it with a half-smile, saying nothing, as if she was just looking at a toy.
Only the emperor and the empress looked expectant, waiting for Mu Lanfeng to stop writing.
Before this, they had heard Eunuch Xia mention Mu Lanfeng in front of the two of them many times. He thought she was very interesting and could make cakes that were better than any other chef in the palace. Even the queen, who didn't like sweets, would eat one or two of them.
With the help of Eunuch Xia, the emperor became more tolerant towards Mu Lanfeng.
As time slowly passed, the atmosphere in the hall became more and more tense. Everyone was waiting for Mu Lanfeng to stop writing to see whether it was a farce or a real miracle!
When the dance stopped quietly and the fog gradually dissipated, it was still chaotic and it was impossible to tell what it was!
"Nonsense! This is not the place for you to make trouble!" Li Shanglu slammed the table and shouted angrily.
I feel like if I can’t get it, it will be destroyed!
There was a lot of discussion around, and everyone thought Mu Lanfeng was making a fuss.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! It is my fault for failing to discipline my child properly!" Mu Xun walked forward and his legs felt weak, as if he was on the edge of an abyss. He knelt down with a plop.
The emperor frowned and looked at Mu Lanfeng, waiting for her explanation: "Fifth Miss, is this what you drew?"
Mu Lanfeng replied: "Your Majesty, yes!"
"Lan Feng, why don't you kneel down!" Mu Xun frowned and shouted in a low voice.
Mu Lanfeng ignored him and said to the emperor who was about to speak: "But there is still a little more to go!"
The emperor wanted to help her smooth things over, but she spoke first, "Then tell me what else is missing?"
Mu Lanfeng bowed her head and smiled slightly. She was full of confidence and had her own ideas in mind. She walked to the drawing paper and waved her hand. Fine golden powder fell from the air and landed on the two scrolls.
In just a moment, a painting of a vast landscape and a painting of a winter banquet appeared in front of everyone.
Everyone in the room was amazed, and the sound of praise was endless.
“It’s absolutely exquisite!”
"She has this skill, it's amazing!"
The emperor was overjoyed that there was such a technique. He quickly walked down from the platform and went to the scroll to admire it.
Mu Xun hurriedly stood up and stepped aside, and everyone gathered around him curiously.
The emperor's gaze was fixed on the scroll, his eyes full of amazement.
The delicate brushstrokes, brilliant colors, and grand composition all shocked him, and he couldn't help but exclaim: "This painting is a masterpiece, and it is rare in the world."
The ministers around him echoed the sentiment, their words full of praise for the painting.
Someone sighed softly: "This skill has really reached the pinnacle."
Some people couldn't help but stretch out their hands, wanting to touch the drawing paper, but pulled their hands back just before touching it.
"It's just a painting, what's so great about it? What's the point of knowing how to hold a pen? You don't need a pen in a war!" Someone from the foreign delegation said sarcastically.
Everyone was busy appreciating the paintings and didn't pay any attention to the discordant sound.
"Your Majesty, please step back!" Mu Lanfeng smiled, with mystery in his eyes.
Although no one accepted it, they all stepped back as instructed.
Mu Lanfeng mobilized his internal energy and turned his wrist, and the picture of the vast mountains and rivers flipped over in the air.
On the back suddenly appeared a topographic map of the five continents!
Everyone exclaimed in amazement again, their eyes filled with shock and curiosity.
The emperor widened his eyes and stared at the topographic map. The outlines of each continent were clearly visible, and the mountains, rivers, cities, etc. were marked meticulously.
Mu Lanfeng cleared his throat and explained the topographic map to everyone, "Your Majesty, gentlemen, this is a topographic map of the Five Continents. Mountains, rivers, and cities are all marked. It aims to show everyone the full picture of this vast land."
Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, echoing in the hall.
The emperor listened attentively and nodded continuously.
This picture is wonderful. The vast landscape and the topography of the five continents are all on one scroll. The meaning is self-evident!
The emperor was delighted when he heard this. "What a profound painting! Fifth Miss, you are so talented and thoughtful. I am very pleased."
The court officials naturally understood the meaning of the painting, but due to the presence of foreign envoys, they could not speak it out loud.
However, some people think it is too ostentatious and a blatant provocation!
"It is indeed an exquisite painting! I didn't expect that Long Yuan has such a genius, and she is a girl!" A young man in blue stood up from the Dongling envoys and walked slowly towards the scroll.
The young man was wearing a sky-blue brocade robe, which formed a sharp contrast with the colorful Dongling delegation.
His face was as gentle as jade, and beneath his eyebrows were a pair of eyes as clear as lake water. His eyes were filled with tranquility, like a lake without ripples, able to accommodate everything in the world. His thin lips lifted slightly, with a faint smile.
The long black hair is casually tied up, with a few strands falling in front of the forehead, casual and free.
Mu Lanfeng said calmly, "Sir, you are too kind to praise me. There are so many talented people in Longyuan. I am just an insignificant one among them. Longyuan is a land of natural beauty and talented people. Painting is just one of many talents in Longyuan. It is a coincidence that you have seen my paintings today. If you have the chance, you can appreciate the elegance of Longyuan and know that my praise today is not too much."