A censer was placed in the main hall, emitting a curling fragrance.
The furniture was all made of rosewood, giving it an antique charm, and large characters hung on the walls.
"Serenity Brings Focus," "Willingness to Sacrifice," "Calm Heart Leads to Clarity," "The Best is Like Water," "Greatness in Tolerance, Peace in Honesty"...
The styles of these large characters varied, yet all were distinctly characteristic, some free and easy, some fluid like flowing water, others simply elegant and serene... it was evident they were the work of famous artists.
Scholars often have a fondness for calligraphy and paintings, so for this visit, Su Zelin specially spent some money to find a piece of calligraphy and painting by a renowned local Lin'an artist to bring as a gift, catering to their tastes.
After all, if you wish to keep employing someone else's daughter, you need to put in some effort to please the Yan family's elders.
