Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 256 Evaluation of Paintings
The poems and lyrics were rated as high, medium and low, and the three princesses began to select the paintings.

There are only six girls who painted, and without exception, there are birds in the paintings, including birds in the forest, birds by the water, birds in flight, birds perching, birds in groups, and birds alone, with different shapes.

The pictures may be quiet, lively, profound, or bright. Girls who can paint at the gathering are all good painters.

The first girl to present a painting was of forest birds. Birds shuttled between the dense forests, singing on the branches, or soaring in the air, vividly showing the vitality of the forest.

Princess Xianli frowned slightly, "The leaves in the mountains and forests in autumn shouldn't be so green. This doesn't look like an autumn scene, but a spring scene."

The girl who was painting opened her mouth, but stopped talking.

Zhao Wangshu knew that in the south, the leaves were green in the severe winter. Unfortunately, most of the girls here had never been to the south.

"I heard that over there in the south of the Yangtze River, the leaves never wither through the winter. Is it true or false?" Zhao Wangshu asked deliberately.

When the girl heard this, she smiled gratefully at Zhao Wangshu and said, "It's true."

Princess Xianli was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "It's just that I am ignorant."

"There was once a poem that said: 'The sycamore branches are lush in the south, and the pines and cypresses in the north are straight.'" Princess Zuocheng recited the poem deliberately.

Princess Xianli glanced at her and said: "This painting has movement in the stillness, and stillness in the movement. The composition is clever and the colors are harmonious. It is really top quality."

Princess Liao held a different opinion, "The levels of green in the painting are not clear, and there are dark green and light green. Although the birds are vivid, they lack some agility and charm, so they should be rated as medium."

"Aunt Wang is right." Princess Xianli smiled a little reluctantly.

The corners of Princess Zuocheng's lips rose, "Miss Lu is still young, so her skills are still lacking, and her handling of details really needs to be improved."

"Thank you, Princess, for your advice." Miss Lu leaned forward and said.

The second painting shows birds playing in the water, with slight ripples on the water. The reflection in the water contrasts with the clouds in the sky, showing a harmonious and tranquil natural picture.

Princess Liao looked at the painting carefully and nodded, "This painting captures the agility of the birds and the tranquility of the water. It is very artistic."

"Indeed, this painting fully demonstrates the scene of birds playing in the water. The composition is natural and smooth, the colors are bright and soft, and it is full of vitality and vitality." Princess Xianli agreed in agreement.

"There is movement in the stillness, stillness in the movement, clever composition, and harmonious colors. It can be rated as high-quality." Princess Zuocheng said.

The third picture is a lone bird perching. The picture is simple. The bird stands alone on the branch, looking slightly depressed.

After the three princesses reviewed it, they gave it a medium rating.

The fourth painting was painted by Zhao Wangshu. Princess Liao liked Zhao Wangshu's painting style and praised it full of praise, "These birds, these maple trees, and this autumn wilderness all seem to make people immersed in the scene and feel it." The warmth and tranquility of autumn.”

Zhao Wangshu lowered his head humbly and said with a smile: "Princess, I'm sorry. I just tried my best to describe the feelings in my heart."

Both Princess Xianli and Princess Zuocheng had dealt with Zhao Wangshu and had a good impression of her.

Although they don't know how Zhao Wangshu got involved with Princess Liao, since Princess Liao admires her so much, there is no need for them to break up the relationship. What's more, Zhao Wangshu and Yun Hao are engaged, and Yun Hao is the person her prince wants to win over.

Princess Xianli County smiled and said: "What Aunt Wang said is absolutely true. Miss Zhao's paintings are indeed unique. They can bring people into the paintings and feel the emotions in them."

The princess of Zuocheng County also nodded and agreed: "The painting is exquisite, the composition is clever, and the colors are used properly. It is a masterpiece of the highest quality."

Listening to their compliments, Zhao Wangshu almost thought that this painting was carefully drawn by her and not just for the banquet. "Thank you for the compliment, Princess. I still have shortcomings and need to continue to learn and improve." Zhao Wangshu replied humbly.

Princess Liao nodded appreciatively and said, "Miss Zhao is not only highly skilled in painting, she is also humble and polite, which is really rare."

The three princesses then looked at the fifth painting. This painting is a picture of birds in autumn. The golden woods are set against the blue sky. A group of birds are flying among the treetops.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and shines on these birds, making them look more vivid and real.

The birds in the painting are flying high, flying low, playing, or looking for food, forming a harmonious and vibrant picture.

All three princesses carefully appreciated the painting. Princess Liao commented: "This painting depicts a vivid scene of birds in autumn, with rich colors and delicate brushwork."

Princess Xianli County echoed: "The birds in the picture have different shapes, fly freely, and are lifelike. It's as if you can hear their chirping."

"The painting is exquisite and the artistic conception is profound." Princess Zuocheng praised it.

It can be clearly seen in the sixth painting that the last few strokes are a bit hasty and the colors are not coordinated. It should be due to lack of time.

The girl who painted had to complete the painting in a hurry for the completeness of the painting.

Princess Liao pointed out this point, "Despite this, the flaws do not hide the flaws. This painting still has its own uniqueness."

"Although this painting is simple, it has profound artistic conception. Although the bird is lonely, it still feels at ease."

Princess Xianli nodded, "This painting captures the agility of water birds and the tranquility of the lake very well, and the color combination is also very harmonious."

The princess of Zuocheng County smiled and said: "The birds have different expressions and are lifelike. When you look at the painting, you can feel their emotions. The reeds swaying in the wind by the water add to the vividness."

The comments of the three princesses benefited the girls present a lot.

"Okay, the selection of paintings has been completed." Princess Liao looked at the girls with a smile, "Thank you everyone for participating. I have prepared some gadgets for you. I hope you like it."

As he said that, several maids came over with trays, lifted the red silk covering, and placed various gold hairpins and jade hairpins on them.

The poems, lyrics, and paintings that were judged to be of the highest quality were each given a red gold and peony hairpin inlaid with jasper.

The medium one is a gilt butterfly hairpin for each person, while the inferior one is an exquisite gilt willow leaf hairpin.

The girls came forward and received their rewards, all of them with smiles on their faces. Although the rewards were not expensive, they were better than being given by the princess in person, so they were of extraordinary significance.

"The princess is so generous." Someone couldn't help but praise.

"How can this be considered generous?" Princess Liao covered her lips and chuckled, "Compared to your talents, these are just rubbish."

Princess Liao personally inserted a gold hairpin for Zhao Wangshu, "Your paintings are very spiritual. This red gold and jasper peony hairpin matches your clothes today."

"Thank you for the compliment, Princess." Zhao Wangshu said with a slight smile.

After the girls all put on their hairpins, the maid came forward and reported: "Master, the banquet is ready."

Princess Liao nodded, "Then let's move to the seats."

"Yes." The girls bowed and followed her to the banquet hall.