Eternal Painter Swordsman
147. Zhou Man's Painting

Xia Xinxin noticed the resemblance between herself and the painting and approached to read the writing.

"In this painting looks similar to you, even looks behind it similar. Are you the reincarnation of this woman ? Whose painting is this ? How beautiful she is and look when you wear traditional clothes then you look so similar to her. " Speak Hua Yin with spirit.

Xia Xinxin approached towards the painting and there was an inscription that was the title of this existing painting.

"First Female Emperor, Huang Xinxin. " Read Xia Xinxin.

"It turns out Huang Xinxin is very beautiful, different from the depiction in the theater earlier. " Said Hua Yin.

"I heard that she is the most beautiful girl in history who is able to make many people fall in love with her. " Reply to an artist standing behind them.

"really ? How many ?" Hua Yin asked enthusiastically.

"I heard that at that moment who loved him was the most influential General, Ming Yue. Then also the most respected Crown Prince even committed suicide for the sake of him and the person who painted this painting, the best Minister of Finance in history, Zhou Man. He decided to live alone all his life. " Answer the Artist.

Xia Xinxin who heard this smiled faintly, Zhou Man really changed too much to the point where he could not recognize him anymore.

Xia Xinxin stared at this painting painted by Zhou Man, it was seen that the one who painted it was the Zhou Minister of the Xia Dynasty who was Huang Xinxin's friend.

Xia Xinxin regretted with Zhou Man who had accompanied her for decades but in reality, Zhou Man had only waited for decades with empty hopes.

Just as Jiu Rui did not manage to get any results from his struggle, Zhou Man took even longer and in the end until the end of his life also did not get a partner.

He felt guilty for the Zhou Family but at the same time he couldn't even force himself to love someone he didn't even love.

This made him despair, but perhaps this was the best course for the two of them. They advanced to see the paintings of other paintings that were kept.

Zhou Man's painting, the paper has turned yellow and the paint color has faded. But, the sadness in the painting would never fade.

Furthermore, there are paintings both new and old, their ability to paint is really good just that there are no emotions contained in the painting.

One thing that intrigued him was, there was not a single painting of Ming Xin here. Though it could be considered that he was the ancestor of the Ming Family.

Did Ming Xin never paint at all ? This made him feel quite confused. So he asked the person who was driving them.

"I heard that the first Ming Emperor was Ming Xin. But why isn't there a painting about him or a painting he made ?" Asked Xia Xinxin.

"It is recorded in the history of the Empire and it is written that Ming Xin did not want any painting to depict her and also she said that she would not paint anything in honor of her Master. I heard that any scholar who wanted to paint it would get that their painting was smashed from then on then no one knew what it looked like. " Reply answer their driver.

Xia Xinxin went back to reminiscing about the past and remembering the words given by Ming Xin that day, she assumed that those words were mere jokes. Who would have thought that Ming Xin would actually do what she told Huang Xinxin.

Flashbacks

"I'll teach you how to draw. " Huang Xinxin said at that time who was sitting in the garden.

"I see that Your Majesty will be sad every time I paint, I would rather not paint all my life that way then Your Majesty will never feel sad again." Ming Xin replied innocently.

"But I don't want Your Majesty to be sad, I don't care what happens. I just don't want to make His Majesty sad and all that is enough even if it has to make me humbled by others because I can't paint. " Answer Ming Xin stubbornly.

"When you grow up you will know how important painting is, when you get married you can paint the woman you love and devote it to painting. " Huang Xinxin said patiently.

"I will never paint, I will swear to Your Majesty that Your Majesty is confident in the seriousness of my words. " Reply Ming Xin seriously.

"Here you go, this isn't important. If you don't want to paint, don't paint. " Said Huang Xinxin.

Flashback end

Xia Xinxin recalled the conversation. It seemed that he had completely underestimated the determination that Ming Xin had. To find someone as extremely loyal as Ming Xin, there were not many in this world.

Even if you want to find it, you can't find it immediately. This is something that can be ascertained by him directly.

In this world, how many people had he helped but how many people could be as loyal as Ming Xin ? The number is not much.

Some people will forget the help they give over time. That was why Ming Xin was so special.

They went deeper and saw many historical relics such as war equipment, weapons, and statues. All of this was left behind by the Xia Dynasty as a source of history.

"In a moment, Young Master Ming will arrive and show you some special and special paintings. A lucky person would be able to be chosen and photographed with this Young Master Ming. " Say the driver.

"How long do we have to wait ?" Hua Yin asked.

"Now, in half an hour he should be arriving soon. The painting he was about to exhibit was a precious painting from the previous Dynasty and this was a painting like no other. " Answer the driver.

"From the Jiu Dynasty ?" Xia Xinxin asked puzzledly, she did not remember that the Jiu Dynasty left behind a painting to be passed down from generation to generation.

"It is true, but it was made in the middle between the transition from the Jiu Dynasty to the Xia Dynasty and it is said that the ancients were very famous so that it became a struggle to date. It is said that this painting will be auctioned today. " Answer the driver.

They were directed to sit on one of the seats that was still empty, they got two rows from the front so that it was close enough to the stage.

At this moment, he would definitely be able to clearly see the painting and the person carrying the painting. The last descendant of the Ming Dynasty...is it possible that it was Ming Yue ?

Xia Xinxin closed her eyes and tried not to show her worries in front of her best friend, Hua Yin.

"Are you okay sitting like this ?" Hua Yin asked.

"Just calm down, I'm fine so far. Seeing all this adds a lot to my new knowledge. " Accounted Xia Xinxin.

"Only do you not seem enthusiastic about this unlike when you are at home, rather than saying that you are happy, you show more that you are sad. " Hua Yin replied sensibly.

"Actually. You may not know but I've read the story. Your dear Jiu Dynasty, is the one who killed her lover, killed her parents and killed her sister. If you were him, what would you do ? Are you going to take it well ?" Xia Xinxin asked softly.

"In addition, there are many of his friends who became the front line have died due to the selfishness of the Palace. The old man Ming Yue was killed by the Empire because they knew the plans of the Queen Mother. Also, did you know that the Queen Mother killed her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter with her own hands ? He also killed the younger brother who grew up and believed in him. He killed his nephew by giving poison, he also killed his brother-in-law. How cruel he is, do you still have pity for him ?" Asked Xia Xinxin.