Chapter 167: Secret Scheming

Song Residence.

Inside the small courtyard.

Li Nuo was sitting beside a stone table, while an old man with white hair and beard stood next to him, respectfully bending his waist and from time to time asking him something.

Li Anning sat in a nearby pavilion, propping her chin with one hand, unblinkingly watching the scene.

Painter Chen had served as a court painter for decades, and had even once occupied the position of chief painter in the palace. In his youth, he was already known as a great master of painting in Chang'an. Yet here he was, like a student, seeking instruction in painting from Li Nuo...

Could it be that Li Nuo was skilled at painting flowers and birds, and the spring examination just happened to include an area he was not good at?

If the Imperial Examination really included painting of flowers and birds..., thinking of a certain possibility, her face couldn't help showing a smile.