Zhou Peiman said vaguely: "Thank you for what happened just now."
The woman next to her called out, "A-Man!"
"Sister-in-law, I understand." Zhou Peiman said to Chen Jingxi reluctantly, "Thank you for what happened just now, Princess Su."
Chen Jingxi smiled. She knew Zhou Peiman. She was her cousin. The woman next to her was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, Xu Jianqing.
The Zhou family was the original owner's mother's family, but the original owner didn't seem to like the Zhou family very much, so she didn't have much contact with the Zhou family.
However, Zhou Peiman's personality is very much to her liking. She is straightforward and honest. She likes to associate with such people.
"You're welcome. You and I are family. Why should I thank you?"
Zhou Peiman looked at Chen Jingxi in shock and said, "You don't have a fever, right? Or did you take the wrong medicine?"
"Aman." Xu Jianqing called her again.
"Sister-in-law, don't you think she's weird? She used to treat us like monsters, but now she's saying we're a family. Did the sun rise from the west today, or am I dreaming?"
"Alright, shut up, Ah-Man." Xu Jianqing scolded Zhou Peiman, then said to Chen Jingxi, "Princess, please forgive me. Ah-Man means no harm."
"It's okay, Jingxi and Aman had some misunderstandings before."
Xu Jianqing nodded and smiled, "Princess, if you are free, please come to the Zhou family. My father-in-law misses you very much."
Chen Jingxi nodded in agreement. Perhaps because of her feelings for her uncle in modern times, she also had an inexplicable fondness for this uncle she had never met.
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Chen Jingxi was leisurely sipping tea and enjoying the delicious food in front of her when a voice suddenly broke the silence: "Princess Su, Prince Su is returning to the capital this year. Why don't you participate in this poetry gathering to showcase your talents?"
She looked up and saw that it was Jiang Xiwan. This person was really lingering around. She didn’t get enough of the lesson just now. What did she want to do now?
Chen Jingxi looked up and glanced at her. "How can this princess display her talent casually? Besides, this kind of elegant thing like reciting poems and composing couplets is not something this princess is interested in."
Jiang Xiwan refused to give up and continued to pester him, "Humph, Princess, you're not afraid, are you? Afraid of being exposed in front of the prince and losing face?"
"That's right. After all, the princess won first place in both calligraphy and poetry last year." Jiang Xiwan smiled, covering her mouth. "It's just that she was last. These first and last places are always impressive, don't you think?"
Suddenly a low laugh was heard.
At that moment, countless "fuck" flashed through Chen Jingxi's mind. Wasn't the original owner a coward? How could he be so brave? He even came in last in calligraphy and poetry competitions.
Can't you pick someone who knows how to compete with her? How did Chen Qiyuan raise his daughter? Wouldn't she just stay at home embroidering all day?
Chen Jingxi put down the teacup in her hand and smiled lightly, "This princess is a humble person and doesn't like to compete. Whether you come in first or last, this princess doesn't care."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of crisp applause rang out, attracting everyone's attention. Chu Jingyue walked over with a smile.
"The Third Emperor's wife is truly unique, unburdened by fame. A poetry gathering is a platform for the exchange of talents. Regardless of the outcome, we should treat it with a normal attitude. This is also the significance of Father holding this poetry gathering."
Chen Jingxi glanced at him gratefully and said calmly, "Ninth brother, what you said is very good."
At this time, many people responded, and Jiang Xiwan's face flushed. Chen Jingxi had no talent or virtue, and was the last one. She was right, and the Ninth Prince even helped her speak.
Finally, she smiled and said, "Princess Su, don't you feel ashamed to be the principal wife of His Royal Highness Prince Su? All the ladies present here are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but Princess Su doesn't seem to be good at anything? Could it be that Princess Su only learned embroidery in her boudoir?"
Chen Jingxi smiled, turned her head to look at Chu Jinghuai, and said, "Your Highness, as a princess, do I have to be knowledgeable and talented?"
Chu Jinghuai raised his eyebrows and said lazily, "This prince is not looking to marry a talented woman, so naturally, I don't need the princess to be extremely talented. It will be fine if the princess can read."
Chen Jingxi gave him a good brother look, raised her chin slightly, and continued, "Since the prince said he likes people like me, then I don't have to feel guilty."
"However, since Miss Jiang has begged me to participate in the competition, I will reluctantly participate. I hope you will understand what true talent is!"
As soon as she said this, Jiang Xiwan's face darkened. When did she beg her to participate in the competition?
This Chen Jingxi is really shameless, but as long as she can participate, she can say whatever she wants. She wants to see how embarrassed she will be.
After a moment of silence, she smiled and said, "Then Xiwan is waiting for the princess's masterpiece."
Chu Jingyue asked with great interest, "Third Sister-in-law, which event are you going to participate in later?"
"This is a secret, you will know it later."
After everyone left, Chu Jing Huaicai whispered, "Princess, you will want to think about how to show off your talent in a stunning way later."
Although he was away from home for many years, he knew very well how Chen Jingxi was treated as a joke whether he attended the annual poetry meeting or not.
"I haven't thought about that yet."
Chu Jinghuai glanced at her and said coldly, "Poetry, calligraphy, music, chess, painting, and dancing, as far as I know, the princess is not good at any of them, right?"
"Haha, Your Majesty, you really understand me, your princess. However, I am particularly good at one thing."
"Oh, there's something the princess is good at, what is it?"
"I'm very fast at math. I'm really good at it. I can even multiply two-digit numbers mentally. I'm also good at geometry and functions."
Chu Jinghuai rubbed his temples. "Princess, did you learn arithmetic in your boudoir?"
Chen Jingxi chuckled, "Of course it's not just math. If you didn't take the poetry exam, I wouldn't be able to display my talents. I can score 80 points in physics and chemistry, but I'm a little biased in English."
"Princess, what is this physicalization? What is English? How come I have never heard of it?"
"Nothing, nothing, Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
"What suggestions?"
"How about asking His Majesty to add another math competition? This princess will definitely be unbeatable and win first place for you."
Chu Jinghuai was speechless for a long time before he spoke: "Princess, why don't you ask father to give you a bragging contest? No one will compete with you for this."
"Haha, you don't believe me?"
"What do you think?"
"Forget it, there will be a prince to embarrass me later anyway."
Chu Jinghuai coughed lightly and said, "Princess, if you ask me for help, I can help you."
Chen Jingxi looked at him with wide eyes, "How do you want to help me, Your Highness? Do you want to compete in my place?"
"I would like to go up for you, but do you think it's possible?"
That's right, it would be better to just admit that I don't know how to do it. "Then what do you think, Your Highness?"
Chu Jinghuai glanced around and whispered in her ear.
After listening to this, Chen Jingxi gave him a thumbs up.
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