The Premier carefully inspected the painting, noting the pure, round lines used in the figures and the powerful yet lively calligraphy. Finally he responded, "From the power of the brush work, this artist must be at least fifty years old."
他的性情也是質樸、自然的，充滿赤子之忱，與他交遊者莫不深受吸引，甚喜成為他的座上客，與他把「茶」言歡。