Chapter 2212: A Gift from the Mountain Dwelling Scholar?

Chapter 2212: A Gift from the Mountain Dwelling Scholar?

This was the unified statement of Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng. Shu Yu felt that it was best to maintain the mystery surrounding the Mountain Dwelling Scholar.

So, they publicly claimed that these two paintings were created by the Mountain Dwelling Scholar when he passed through Dong'an Prefecture. He was inspired by the sunflower field nearby and stayed in the area for quite some time. As the sunflowers were about to wither, he couldn't resist capturing this beautiful scenery. He then climbed a nearby mountain and found an even more breathtaking view. He painted these two stunning landscapes.

Later, he found out that the sunflower field belonged to the County Princess of Wen'an, so he sent the paintings over.

The shopkeeper listened attentively, feeling a sense of regret. Then, his eyes widened in disbelief, and he asked, "So, are you saying that these two paintings were given to you by the Mountain Dwelling Scholar for free?"

Shu Yu nodded with a smile. "Yes."

The shopkeeper clutched his chest. "Do you know how much these two paintings are worth?"

The shopkeeper clutched his chest. "Do you know how much these two paintings are worth?"

The shopkeeper clutched his chest. "Do you know how much these two paintings are worth?"

Shu Yu replied, "The Mountain Dwelling Scholar said that our sunflower field made him feel relaxed and cleared his mind, sparking his inspiration that had been blocked for a long time. To him, igniting his creativity is priceless, and he gave these two paintings to me as a token of gratitude."

Yes, indeed, their sunflower field was extraordinary. So, everyone was welcome to visit.

It could help clear one's mind.

The shopkeeper remained silent for a while after listening. Finally, he raised his head and looked at Shu Yu with envy. "That's wonderful. It's the first time I've heard that the Mountain Dwelling Scholar would give away his paintings for free, and it's two of them!"

He emphasized the "two" while looking at Shu Yu. Ying Xi, who was standing behind Shu Yu, had to suppress a laugh. If this shopkeeper knew that the Mountain Dwelling Scholar was going to be her mistress's future husband, he might be stunned by the thought of receiving not just two but two hundred paintings for free.

The shopkeeper then looked at Lu Ji's shop uncertainly and asked, "County Princess, do you intend to hang these two paintings inside this shop?"

He looked as if not displaying these paintings for daily worship would be a mistake on her part.

Shu Yu twitched her lips and said, "Of course, the paintings will be placed in the shop since the items we sell are related to these two paintings. However, the paintings won't be displayed on the first floor; they will be on the second floor. The second floor will be turned into a teahouse in the future. If you have some free time, Shopkeeper, you can come to our shop, enjoy tea, and appreciate the paintings with like-minded individuals who share an interest in the Mountain Dwelling Scholar's artwork."

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded. "Are you saying..."

He finally realized the opportunity. "That's great, that's great!"

You see, the Mountain Dwelling Scholar's paintings were not only expensive but also rarely displayed. People would only take them out for viewing and appreciation when they had friends or family visiting.

Such opportunities were extremely rare, and the shopkeeper, with his status, wouldn't have the chance to see them even once.

As he thought about it, the shopkeeper's gaze towards Shu Yu became one of admiration, as if she were a generous and kind-hearted person.

He immediately bowed to Shu Yu and said, "When your shop opens, I will definitely come to congratulate you. By the way, these two paintings have already been framed. I won't charge for the framing, but I have one request, County Princess."

While Shu Yu wasn't short on money, she still asked, "What is it?"