As soon as he thought of it, he acted on it.
Li Hao asked Zhao to prepare the paints, as well as brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone for him, and after fishing with the old master each day, he would ask to return to his Mountain and River Courtyard to rest.
Li Muxiu didn't say much about this; his principle in nurturing Li Hao was to let him grow freely.
Although Li Hao showed exceptional talent in Body Refinement, Li Muxiu didn't force him to train arduously every day. If Li Hao wanted to seek his guidance, he would earnestly provide it; if not, he would take the child to wander the mountains and waters, fishing in the wild every day.
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In the Mountain and River Courtyard, within the spacious courtyard.
Li Hao had someone bring over two stools, one tall, one short, and started to draw on the easel like an art student.
