Chapter 46: He Really Managed to Show Off

The person in charge, seeing that no one had raised an objection, hesitantly asked, “So, shall I keep this piece of calligraphy?”

Shen Xiuyan nodded. “Can I take the rabbit lamp now?”

Person in charge: “!!!”

The happiness came a bit too suddenly. With just one piece of calligraphy, he was getting at least ten or eight rabbit lamps. This scholar really didn’t hold back.

However, seeing the woman beside him, he understood. This was another gesture to win a smile from the beauty, so the calligraphy was worth it.

“Alright, alright, I’ll get it for you right away!”

The person in charge, afraid Shen Xiuyan might change his mind, hurriedly handed the lamp to Su Mingyue.

Ever since Su Mingyue took the lamp, she couldn’t put it down, her eyes never leaving it.

After a while, she said with satisfaction, “Husband, this lamp is really cute.”

Shen Xiuyan stroked her head, silently thinking, not as cute as you.

He then looked around at the other gifts, wondering if there were any that Mingyue might like.

He spoke again, “Wife, take a look and see if there’s anything else you like. I’ll write a few more pieces of calligraphy and help you get them.”

Sure enough, when Su Mingyue heard this, her eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Really.”

Who could resist their own wife looking at them with adoring eyes?

It was just a few more pieces of calligraphy, no big deal.

The person in charge, hearing this, was even more excited than Su Mingyue. Writing calligraphy? No, no, it was an opportunity to “ask” for calligraphy again!

He immediately began to flatter, “This lady is really lucky. Your husband loves you so much. Don’t hesitate to choose whatever you like. There’s nothing that can’t be exchanged for these writings!”

Su Mingyue wasn’t being modest, she pointed, “This one, this one, and this one. I like them all.”

Shen Xiuyan nodded, then picked up his brush, preparing to write again.

When people around them heard that Shen Xiuyan was going to continue writing, the crowd had already gathered. They wanted to see for themselves how he could produce such calligraphy.

When Shen Xiuyan started writing again, he hesitated for a moment. If he continued with Imperial Chancellor’s style, it would seem like he only knew how to write in that way.

So, the calligraphy from various masters began pouring out.

The onlookers were utterly speechless.

My goodness!

Who exactly were they encountering today?

There was no doubt that these were real works, no one would question it.

Applause erupted. The scholar who had just had an unpleasant encounter with Shen Xiuyan quickly approached to apologize.

“I was too narrow-minded earlier. I didn’t expect you to have such skill.”

Su Mingyue, proud of herself, said, “Now you believe me, right?”

“Yes, yes. Madam, please forgive me. Your husband is truly a man of exceptional talent.”

The flattery was music to Su Mingyue’s ears. She lifted her chin proudly, “Alright, I forgive you. You really do have a good eye.”

Shen Xiuyan looked at her with a smile, lightly patting her head as a signal to stop.

Su Mingyue stuck her tongue out at him, obediently walking to his side without saying another word.

The person in charge continued, “May I ask, what’s your name, sir? Are you also here to take the imperial exam?”

Shen Xiuyan nodded. “I am Shen Xiuyan, here to participate in this year’s autumn exams.”

The person in charge cupped his hands. “I wish you good luck in the exams.”

“Thank you for your kind words.”

As more and more people gathered around, Shen Xiuyan, fearing the crowd might cause a stampede and hurt Mingyue, quickly shielded her and moved to the side.

The remaining crowd stood there, dumbfounded, staring at the calligraphy.

“Did one person really write all of this???”

“It looks just like the original…”

“I saw it with my own eyes, it’s all from one person!”

“My heavens!”

“Does anyone know his name?”

“I know! I know! I heard him say his name is Shen Xiuyan.”

“Who is this? He’s unfamiliar. There are only a few well-known names this year for the autumn exams. How could someone with such calligraphy not be famous?”

Someone stepped forward, “I know him. He’s the top scholar from Linzhu County, but I didn’t know he had such talent.”

“Maybe some people just don’t care about titles.”

“Looks like we’ve been narrow-minded.”

Of course, with praise came resentment from those who had been outdone by the calligraphy.

“Good handwriting is nothing. If you don’t do well in the exam, it’s all meaningless.”

Su Mingyue overheard this and immediately retorted, “I think you’re just jealous!”