In the pavilion, the canvas was slowly unfolded.
Yun Jiao observed the surrounding scenery and was about to start painting when Concubine Wei stopped her: "That's not how you hold a brush. Didn't your teacher tell you?"
"She did, didn't tell me much."
Concubine Wei paused: "The paper, brush, mind, and your hand must be coordinated. Your wrist and elbow should be suspended, which makes painting easier and helps you leverage the force of your whole body."
Concubine Wei picked up a brush without ink to demonstrate the correct way to hold it.
The brush was held steadily in her hand, casually yet elegantly.
Yun Jiao remarked: "I have a question for you, Lady."
"Go ahead, Consort Xi."
"Why do we need to use our whole body's strength to paint? I find the most tiring part is keeping my elbow suspended."
She needed a digital drawing tablet.
Concubine Wei gave her a mysterious answer: "Because painting is an effortful yet leisurely task."
