The method he described was no better than just memorizing one of the 300 Tang poems.
"Princess, do you also think this method of mine is good?"
"You big-headed ghost, if someone finds out, I'll be so embarrassed."
"Princess, you may not believe in my character, but you must believe in my strength. I can make them speak, and I can also make them shut up."
Chen Jingxi patted his shoulder. This guy was acting like a fool. "Your Highness, this could easily lead me astray. Forget it. I'd better find a way myself."
While the two were talking, the emperor had already announced that the competition had officially begun.
The ladies and gentlemen who are eager to try are all in their positions to show themselves, and each event has its own referee.
Chen Jingxi was originally a little curious about how so many events such as poetry, calligraphy, music, chess, painting and dance could be competed at the same time.
Now it seems like this is a large-scale art exam, and everyone is very clear about the competition process.
It is also a comprehensive competition. There is no rigid regulation on which items each person must perform. However, the more performances you make, the more places you will occupy, the higher the overall score will be, and whoever does it will be first.
Jiang Xiwan walked to the side where the guqin was placed, looked at Chen Jingxi provocatively, then lightly plucking with her jade fingers, and beautiful music flowed out from under her fingers.
Chen Jingxi frowned slightly. She didn't expect that Jiang Xiwan's piano skills were better than Wen Yunzhi's in the hall just now. Well, if she was a fool, she wouldn't have eyes on the top of her head.
Afterwards, she walked around the examination room casually. These ladies carefully trained by famous families were indeed extraordinary. Some of them were talented in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, singing and dancing. It seemed difficult for her to avoid embarrassment.
So sometimes you really can't try to be tough, or you'll get slapped in the face.
After two hours of competition, the eunuch shouted, "The time has come."
After this sentence was spoken, everyone had different expressions.
Some people looked happy, as if they were sure of victory, while others had faces full of disappointment and reluctance.
Chen Jingxi, who was standing in front of the chessboard, also came to his senses, shook his head, and returned to his seat with a wry smile on his face.
"This year's competition is truly unprecedented and even more exciting than previous years." The emperor's voice was filled with pride and satisfaction. "Our Great Xia is home to numerous talented people and a flourishing culture. Today's competition is the best testimony to this."
Then, the emperor turned his gaze to the empress who was sitting beside him and said with a smile, "Xiwan is a good child. Her zither skills are truly superb."
"To receive such praise from the Emperor, it means the child's training was not in vain."
Jiang Xiwan blushed and bowed her head in thanks, but her eyes were sparkling with joy and confidence.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, very satisfied with the competition. He tilted his head slightly, looked at the examiner beside him, and asked softly, "Today's competition has gathered many outstanding people. I wonder who you will choose?"
Upon hearing this, the examiner stood up respectfully, bowed deeply to the emperor, and then replied in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, there are so many talented people in today's competition that it is difficult to make a decision."
"However, if we talk about the exquisiteness of calligraphy and painting, and the attainments of poetry, He Zhongyang should be ranked as the most talented man; and as for the talented woman, Miss Jiang takes the crown with the beauty of her zither music and the lingering grace of her poetry."
After hearing this, His Majesty the Emperor nodded with satisfaction, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.
"My dear minister, you have a unique vision. I share the same opinion on the talents of these two people."
He Zhongyang and Jiang Xiwan hurried forward to express their gratitude.
Jiang Xiwan stood up and looked back at Chen Jingxi not far away, with a hint of sarcasm across her brows.
He bowed to the examiner again and said in a clear voice, "Thank you, sir. I wonder what the ranking of Princess Su was?"
When Xie An heard this question, he showed a bit of embarrassment on his face. He hesitated for a moment, and his eyes involuntarily turned to Chu Jinghuai who was sitting beside him.
Chu Jinghuai was sitting quietly at this moment, with a calm expression, as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with him.
Xie An cleared his throat and said with some hesitation: "This Princess Su...her poems today are equally outstanding, but their style is very different from everyone else's and is quite profound. However, the scoring of the poetry competition needs to take many factors into consideration, so..." He paused, as if looking for the right words.
"Why not ask Princess Su to analyze this poem herself?"
The emperor, sitting high up in the sky, said curiously, "Oh, I wonder what masterpiece Princess Su has created this year? Why not tell us about it and let everyone hear it?"
Many people in the audience tried to suppress their laughter.
Chu Jinghuai glanced at Chen Jingxi. He originally wanted to find someone to write a few poems for Chen Jingxi to deal with him, but he was rejected by this ungrateful woman.
But now seeing that she is full of fighting spirit, like a hen ready to attack at any time, he should not need to worry about her.
Chen Jingxi put down the teacup in her hand and stood up. "Father has given the order, so I will present my humble service."
Everyone sat down to watch the show, and Prince Rong and Prince Jin also had amusement in their eyes.
On the contrary, Chu Jingyue came to Chen Jingxi with great interest, "Third sister-in-law, Jingyue believes in you, you are going to blind their dog eyes."
Chen Jingxi patted his shoulder and said, "Good brother."
"Jingyue." Concubine Qin said sternly.
Chu Jingyue said with a smile: "Father, I didn't say anything about you."
The emperor snorted, "Forget it, Princess Su, please start."
Chen Jingxi cleared his throat and read aloud: "The spring breeze gently blows, awakening the slumbering earth. All things come back to life, and the greenery is lush, as if telling the immortal legend of life..."
Everyone: "..." What is this?
Chen Jingxi continued reading aloud despite everyone's surprise.
"All of this is precious wealth bestowed upon us by nature. We should cherish it, protect it, and ensure that this gift continues. Mountains of gold and silver are not as valuable as green mountains and clear waters."
Chen Jingxi raised his hands high and read the last sentence loudly.
As soon as she finished speaking, the emperor spat out a mouthful of tea. Chu Jingyue stared at her blankly with his mouth half open. Prince Jin picked up the wine glass and coughed lightly a few times, trying to hide the smile on his lips.
Prince Rong laughed and said, "Is this a poem?"
As Prince Rong laughed, many people around him also laughed out loud, while Jiang Xiwan looked at her with contempt.
Amidst the laughter, Chu Jinghuai raised his voice and said, "I think the princess's article is very good."
When he said this, many people were petrified. However, the generals, led by Chu Jinghuai, reacted and praised her repeatedly, "As expected of a princess, your poems are longer than others and easy to understand. We haven't heard such good poems in a long time."
The civil servants on the opposite side were indignant. What did these uncouth men know about poetry? It had been a long time since they heard such good poems. Had they ever heard poetry?
However, due to Chu Jinghuai, they did not dare to say these words out loud and could only curse them in their hearts.
"Prince Su, you can't lie with your eyes open just because this was written by the princess, right?" Jiang Xiwan said cautiously.
Chu Jing glanced at her and said calmly, "Oh, is that so? I don't really understand poetry, but after listening carefully to your article, I feel it is quite profound, especially the last sentence, 'Mountains of gold and silver are not as good as green mountains and clear waters. Don't you agree? Thank you, Lord Su."
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