In fact, calligraphy originated in the Cathayslan State. R Country merely learned it from them. And most of the people in R Country could not grasp the essence of it.
Xiao Bing took a stroll in the gallery. Suddenly Xiao Bing’s eyes were fixed on a piece of calligraphy. It was Tang Bohu’s authentic work–To Shi Jingting, the most famous piece written by him.
The owner noticed and explained with a smile “It’s a fake. But if you want to buy it, I can sell it to you for 100 thousand.”
Xiao Bing said to the princess, “We should buy it.”
Princess Nami was surprised, “You want to give my grandpa a fake work of art?”
Xiao Bing had a confident smile on his face. But the princess still felt it was inappropriate, “I’ll buy it. But we should take a look at the other works.”
Then the princess bought another calligraphy created by a famous calligrapher in R Country. After their purchases were wrapped, they left the gallery.
Grinning, Xiao Bing asked, “To whom will you give the most expensive gift? Your biological grandpa or your other grandpa who sits on the throne?”
Princess Nami hesitated for a moment and said, “My biological grandpa.”
Xiao Bing guffawed, “You do treat them differently.”
Princess Nami felt awkward. But Xiao Bing’s laughter came from the bottom of his heart. He would not have laughed if the princess planned to give the more valuable one to the Emperor. But she said that she would give it to her biological grandpa, which meant that this girl was truly petulant and empty-headed. Smart girls knew that the ones who share a close relationship with her would not mind whatever she gave them, so normally they would choose better gifts to give to the ones who were not so close to them. Besides, this was the Emperor of R Country.
Princess Nami was not that considerate. Indeed sometimes she did not know how to socialize with people. But at least she did not bear any evil thoughts.
Xiao Bing said,” That being the case, give Tang Bohu’s work to your true grandpa and the other to the Emperor.”
Princess Nami opened her eyes wide, “I should give the fake one to my grandpa?”
Smiling, Xiao Bing said, “Who said it’s a fake?”
“The… The owner said so…”
“How ignorant they must be, ” said Xiao Bing smilingly, “If he was discerning enough, he would not have taken Tang Bohu’s authentic work as a fake. Come on, where should we go now?”
“It’s genuine?” asked the princess doubtfully. “Though I’m not an expert in calligraphy and painting, I could tell that the sigil below is brand-new, which means that it was only made recently.”
Xiao Bing sighed, “If that redundant sigil was not there, its value will at least be ten million. But discerning people will still buy it at a cost of seven or eight million. Indeed that sigil was newly stamped, but that is the part that has me confused. If a man wants to sell a fake masterpiece, why would he make the sigil look so new? Normally he could make the sigil appear a little faded. Though there were still differences between it and the authentic work, it would make it seem more real.”
“Yes. But why didn’t he?” Princess Nami was surprised by Xiao Bing’s words.
“Maybe it was stamped by a stupid man, because Tang Bohu forgot to stamp his sigil on his work.”
The princess seemed stunned. Xiao Bing grinned and continued, “Though it sounds funny, it’s highly possible. I had been studying calligraphy for a short while. I’ve checked it carefully. No doubt it’s Tang Bohu’s work.”
Princess Nami seemed delighted, “It will be perfect if that’s the case. My grandpa loves Tang Bohu’s work.”
Xiao Bing nodded with a smile.
“Aoki-Kun, why are you so versatile. Not only are you a powerful martial artist, but you also know so much about calligraphy and drawing. You bought it at merely 100 thousand, but it’s actually worth seven or eight million.”
“There’s so much more you don’t know about me.” Xiao Bing thought for a moment, then he smiled again, “Let’s stop joking. Actually it’s just luck. Maybe it won’t happen to me again. I also found it very incredible. It’s just something good that happened to us today.”
Princess Nami raised her head and looked at Xiao Bing. Though she was wearing sunglasses, Xiao Bing was sure that her eyes were gleaming with admiration.
Princess Nami seemed a little excited, “So does it mean that you are always luckier when you’re with me?”
Xiao Bing was taken aback for a moment. In the Cathaysian State people always say that a good wife would bring luck to her husband. Was the princess suggesting something?
It would not take be long before Xiao Bing left Jingdong and returned to Cathaysian State. If the princess was still as cruel as she was before, Xiao Bing might stay by her side for a longer time. But Xiao Bing did not want to get closer to her, as the girl seemed to be changing. If something did happen between them, who would look after her, after he returned to Jingdu?
Xiao Bing deliberately changed the subject, “My Highness, where shall we go next?”
Princess Nami looked at Xiao Bing and said, “Aoki-kun, you don’t have to address me like that when there’s no one else… My name is Iza Nami. You can just call me Nami when there’s no one around.”
“Wouldn’t it be inappropriate? ” Xiao Bing grinned and said, “You know I’m a disciplined man. I’m your warrior and I’m responsible for your safety. It does not seem proper for a servant to address his master by name.”
Only someone who was as shameless as Xiao Bing could say something like that. He had spanked the princess’s ass and he still could say that he attached importance to courtesy? It was like a whore saying she was still a virgin.
Princess Nami pouted, “My ass still hurts and you’re talking of courtesy?”
Thick-skinned as he was, Xiao Bing felt embarrassed after Princess Nami said that. He smiled awkwardly and said, “Okay. I’ll just address you by your name when there’s no one around, and I’ll use your title, when there’s someone else. What do you say about that?”
“Thanks!” Princess Nami sounded excited, “It’s settled then. You have to keep your word.”
“I will. My Highness… No. Nami, where should we go next?”
Princess Nami took Xiao Bing’s arms and said, “Don’t make it seem as if it is so difficult for you. Let’s just take a stroll. We don’t necessarily need a destination.”
“We should probably not be so close…” However, as he received some jealous stares from others, he stopped trying to wrench free. Every man had their ego, in one way or another. Though the princess had covered herself up, she still looked magnificent.
Though Xiao Bing jested, his body seemed to enjoy the feeling. His body was more honest than his mind or his mouth…
Princess Nami’s breasts heaved as she walked arm in arm with Xiao Bing. They were constantly rubbing against Xiao Bing’s arms. Her fragrance was stimulating Xiao Bing’s nose as well.
“Damn, who can remain so calm while being tempted by a beauty like this, except for me?”
“Aoki-kun, I like being pinched. But can you be gentler?” The princess asked shyly as she looked at Xiao Bing’s right hand, which was on her breast.
Xiao Bing withdrew his right hand and cleared his throat awkwardly, “As a qualified warrior, it’s my duty to ensure the safety of my master. I was just checking if someone had put a tracker in your bra. But there isn’t.”
Princess Nami grinned discreetly. Finally, she believed that she was not unattractive at all. No man had ever rejected her since she was a little girl. But Xiao Bing did not seem to be interested in her. It was as if she was just any normal girl, which once made her doubt herself. It was as if she had no glamour at all. But now she stopped doubting. She was not even angry about Xiao Bing taking advantage of her.
Xiao Bing said sternly, “Actually, if you know me better, you will know that I am completely different from those lustful men.”
Princess Nami nodded and said, “Of course. You’re the best man in my mind.”
“I’m not that good, only a little better than other men. But the weather in Jingdong is really hot.”
“So am I.”
Xiao Bing squinted at the princess. He faintly saw the bulge and the scarlet bra where her clothes gaped open.
“Damn. My eyes are so lucky.”
Xiao Bing thought, “So why not you take off your clothes when there are fewer people…”
“Do you want to have a drink in a coffeehouse?” The princess popped a question.
“Why not?”
Then Xiao Bing and Princess Nami walked towards the coffeehouse nearby. Not far behind them, stood a woman who was covered by a pink veil. Her body was even taller and slimmer than that of the princess’s. It was perfectly shaped. Her eyes looked bewitching with those long eyelashes. Any men would be crazy for her when they caught a mere glimpse of her, even though they could not see her face clearly.
This was a woman who was not less beautiful than the princess!
Behind her stood two bodyguards dressed in black. Beside her was a girl who seemed to be in her twenties. They all seemed very respectful of her.
The woman looked back at one of her guards and said, “Follow them and try to find out who that woman is. Tell me the answer after you return. You two, follow me.”
The girl replied sweetly, “Got it, Mrs Momoe!”
