In early autumn, a heavy rain added a cool and refreshing breeze to the Xiaoxiang Region.
The water of the river was clear and turquoise, reflecting the layered forests on both banks, and red leaves bloomed in the water, dying the river a fiery red.
After returning to Yancheng for more than a month, Zhao Rong visited friends, sometimes enjoying tea and conversations, and other times sharing drinks.
He also discussed calligraphy with Tu Biweng and played chess with Heibai Zi.
On the 8th of July, Zhao Rong met Wen, who excelled in freehand painting.
He immediately arranged a gathering and invited Dan Qingsheng to join him on the city wall by the dock to paint together.
Zhao Rong had no great skill in painting, but he understood the appreciation of it and was an excellent spectator.
Chen Shuqi and Wang Fu had once created "Autumn Scenery of Xiaoxiang."
