In the east of Linchuan County, there is a place called Xincheng with a low-lying pool on it. At that time, Wang Xizhi practiced calligraphy here, and the whole pool was dyed black by the ink he washed with a brush.
After Wang Xizhi was not an official, he traveled all over the country and was intoxicated with the landscape of the motherland. In his later years, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy gradually improved. He has achieved so much because of his hard practice, not because he has a high talent.
The story of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy practice
Wang Xizhi's hard work in practicing calligraphy is very understandable. He will spend his time walking and eating to practice calligraphy. Wang Xizhi often gestures on his clothes while walking. After a long time, even the clothes were cut by him.
What is even more surprising is that Wang Xizhi often forgets to eat when he practices calligraphy to the point of forgetting himself. Later, when dinner was delivered at home, Wang Xizhi would naturally dip the steamed bread in ink and send it to his mouth. He still thinks it tastes good, but he doesn't know that his mouth is black.