"It is my honor that this painting pleases Your Highness and the Commandery Princess." Gu Chengyu understood the Eldest Princess's intention, but he was neither passionate about it nor felt flattered.
He was a court official, not one who lived by his talents. Moreover, people fear fame as pigs fear fattening. Presenting this painting to the Royal Family might lead to many people seeking paintings from him in the future, which could cause him trouble.
It's not that he overestimated himself, nor was he borrowing trouble. Previously, his calligraphy was also very famous in the Capital, resulting in a daily influx of invitations and requests for his writing at his residence.
Gu Chengyu ignored all of them, and it was only after he became a court official that these posts somewhat decreased.
Moreover, being offered to the Royal Family is a kind of blessing.
