[Humph, if you don't believe me, forget it. I'm not going to eat it anyway.]
Shangguan Qingyue no longer paid attention to Liu Er. "Daddy said, smart kids don't argue with fools."
Just at this moment, a cry of surprise was heard beside the lotus pond, followed by the regretful sighs of the onlookers. Everyone looked and saw that it was a local prodigy with a good reputation for intelligence who made the petals of the palm lotus move, but it was only a movement and did not bloom.
The spectators felt regretful, and at the same time, a disciple from Xiangcaoju came over and called out, "Master Liu and Madam Liu want to see you..."
When everyone heard this, they remembered that Master Liu also came to ask for medicine, but he did not come himself, but asked Liu Er to try.
"I almost forgot, Miss Liu also wants to ask for medicine for Master Liu. She's come at the right time today. Maybe the palm lotus will really bloom!"
"Yes, everyone knows that Miss Liu is a well-known child prodigy in Dali. The boy from Mr. Li's family is also well-known. The debate over which of the two child prodigies is the smartest has never stopped. It seems that the conclusion will be reached today!"
[Child prodigy? Or the smartest kid in Dali?]
Shangguan Qingyue shook his head and pouted. [If she had any brains, would she have let my second brother trick her into eating shit? Look, I've never been tricked by my second brother before...]
Master Liu felt a little better as he listened to the discussions of the people around him. The old face that had just been humiliated by Liu Er's quarrel and throwing a tantrum seemed to have recovered in an instant.
So, strength can break all doubts!
There was a hint of kindness in Mr. Liu's eyes when he looked at Liu Er. This was what she should do. He provided her with food and clothing. If she couldn't make him proud, then it wouldn't matter who he spent his money on.
After the quarrel just now, Master Liu wanted to leave, but his vanity got the better of him. He thought, even if he was an eyesore to the princess and the prince and offended them, the worst that could happen was that he would give the Condensed Dew Pill to Prince Ding as an apology. It was not easy to get such an opportunity to save face now.
When he went out early in the morning, he was hit in the face by poop from a red-feathered parrot he kept at home. He thought it was bad luck, but it turned out to be "good luck"!
Of course, he also wanted to see these royal relatives and nobles being humiliated.
Master Liu bowed and spoke gracefully, "...Sir, Madam, I happened to learn of your request, so I brought my daughter with me to help you. I have a small reputation, but if you can find the medicine, I will give it to you without asking for anything."
If someone insists on helping, there is no reason to refuse.
The more people there are, the more opportunities there are!
Zhao Ying and Zhao Xi readily agreed.
Seeing this, Madam Liu whispered something into Liu Er's ear. Liu Er nodded. Madam Liu put her on the ground. When passing by Zhao Ying, Liu Er said sweetly, "Don't worry, mother. I will definitely help you get the medicine!"
Zhao Ying remained silent.
Liu Er still didn't forget to provoke Shangguan Qingyue. Shangguan Qingyue looked at her with pity, firmly adhering to his father's words, which was "Don't argue with fools..."
This scene is not the same thing in the eyes of others.
A woman pursed her lips at Zhao Ying, "Have you seen it? Do you regret it?... Now that you know the one who was abandoned was a child prodigy, you regret it. But it's too late to regret. It's her fault for being so blind. Who in Dali wouldn't envy Miss Liu Er? What a clever girl! She's already memorized the Thousand Character Classic at just three years old!"
"I heard she never learned anything and has a photographic memory!"
"What you're saying is nothing. Miss Liu can compose poetry at such a young age. Her literary talent is so outstanding that even the most learned old scholars in Dali would be ashamed of themselves!"
"Oh, Bodhisattva, what a great treasure has been lost! If I were that woman, I would regret it to death."
“Who says it’s not…”
Zhao Ying listened and frowned.
Beside the lotus pond, Liu Er's family was invited into the crowd. The next second, the legendary fairy flower in the pond - the palm lotus - came into view.
The flower bud is as big as a bowl, with lotus leaves spread out underneath. There is only one such lotus in the entire lotus pond, and its appearance is no different from that of an ordinary lotus. The water in the lotus pond is shining with golden light, and the ripples are like satin. You can't see clearly under the water, but it makes it look more sacred.
Zhao Ying brought Shangguan Qingyue to the edge of the pool to watch the fun. Zhao Xi also got off the sedan chair and was supported by Qi Qianchengluo to watch the fun, holding Shangguan Qingyue's snack jar in his hand.
His niece told him to watch and not to ask questions...
He just secretly opened it and took a look, and it was all fruit shells...
There is a wooden bridge leading to the palm lotus in the pond.
Walk over, touch it gently, or talk to it. No matter what means, as long as it blooms, you can get the dew pill in the pistil.
Before Liu Er went up the bridge, Madam Liu and Master Liu gave her a few instructions. Master Liu also told everyone that if his daughter was lucky enough to obtain the Condensing Dew Pill, he would hold a ten-day banquet in the mansion to celebrate with the guests.
Mr. Liu's words won cheers from everyone present.
Liu Er took two steps on the bridge, then suddenly turned around and looked in Zhao Ying's direction, expectantly saying, "Mother, if Er Er gets the Condensing Dew Pill, can you take me with you?"
For a time, Zhao Ying became the center of discussion again.
"This kid is really... why would he give the mother who abandoned him a chance to come back? She's dying to take you back with her. If you don't go back with her, she'll probably snatch you away!"
“That’s right!”
When Master Liu heard what Liu Er said, his face became a little stiff. He thought to himself, "You are such an ungrateful person. How could the princess want you?"
What the royal family values most is bloodline. If the child is not a biological child, nothing you say will be of any use!
Although Master Liu was angry, he was very shrewd and did not show it. Instead, his expression became more indifferent.
Zhao Ying rolled her eyes secretly in her heart. Is this little girl threatening her?
joke……
Zhao Ying was about to refuse, but the little girl beside her spoke before her. She said, "Get it first..."
The crowd whispered again, and most of them were speaking for Liu Er. Not to mention her reputation as a child prodigy, if she succeeded, everyone would be able to benefit from it, so who wouldn't speak for her?
"What does this kid mean by that? She looks innocent, but I didn't expect her to be so jealous. Isn't she just afraid that others will surpass her?"
"A dragon gives birth to nine sons, each one is different. She should be happy to have a sister like Miss Liu!"
One even shouted on Liu Er's behalf, "Miss Liu is incredibly talented, and no one else can compare to her. There's no point in being jealous!"
The little fellow blinked his eyes when he heard that, looking adorable. [Who is jealous of the fake daughter? She's so low-brow. If you're going to be jealous, be jealous of me...]
Shangguan Qingyue was just thinking when Liu Er had already walked up to the palm lotus and stretched out his hand towards it.
Everyone held their breath.
Zhao Xi secretly said, don't let her succeed, he doesn't want to go back and coax Shangguan Qingyue...
As if his prayer had come true, Liu Er fiddled with the lotus in his palm, but it didn't move at all.
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