Therefore, the matriarchs sitting below, seeing her whispering and muttering, instinctively disliked her; after all, what matriarch of a prominent family would act so petty and stingy…
The eldest princess was furious when she saw this. She knew that her daughter would never have a good time near that arrogant and domineering eldest princess! No matter how powerful she was, she couldn't stop her own daughter from siding with outsiders and undermining her own career!
Seeing this, she simply rubbed her head, said "I'm tired," and turned to leave.
In an instant, the person with the highest status in the entire place became the eldest princess. And who in the capital did not know that she was in love with General Wang Yan, so much so that she was already in her early twenties and still unmarried? Not only that, she was also extremely arrogant and had a terrible temper. She was simply a negative example for all the young ladies in the capital!
If it weren't for her noble status, she would probably have been despised by everyone long ago!
The fifteen-year-old princess idolizes her greatly, a sight that, in everyone's eyes, reveals them to be birds of a feather...
The eldest princess never imagined that her turning away simply because she didn't want to watch their antics would give all the mistresses an opportunity to see the young princess for who she really was!
Just as Qin Qing finished eating all the abalone and was feeling quite satisfied, she suddenly noticed an extremely malicious gaze!
As he looked up, his eyes met those of the high and mighty eldest princess…
Both of them were taken aback for a moment, then immediately put on fake smiles.
Princess Qingning never expected that a peasant woman from a poor mountain village would have such keen perception. Caught off guard, she met Qin Qing's gaze, and then she laughed, a laugh full of sarcasm and disdain.
Seeing her expression, Qin Qing smiled, but it was a very gentle smile. After all, the instructions that Shaoyao gave her before leaving were not for nothing! She didn't want to cause trouble.
The next second, Princess Qingning stood up on her own initiative, her red outfit flamboyant and dazzling!
"The weather is so beautiful tonight. In my opinion, why don't I, the princess, host an original poetry competition, with a prize of one hundred taels of gold and a super VIP card for the Full Moon Pavilion!"
These words shocked everyone present! Several women were so excited that they cried out in surprise…
Qin Qing looked up in confusion, but before she could ask, a woman next to her couldn't help but explain to the mistress in front of her.
"Mother, the Super VIP Card of Manyuelou! That's something you can't buy even if you spend a fortune. The holders are either royalty or reclusive masters. In the capital, the only ones we know of are the eldest princess and that legendary young master who is said to be richer than a country!"
After hearing what she said, the matriarch in front immediately showed a look of surprise, and it's no wonder that the others were so shocked!
The eldest princess stood on the high platform, her gaze arrogant and disdainful. The chefs at Full Moon Pavilion were people even her father, the emperor, couldn't win over; each dish was worth a fortune!
After Qin Qing finished speaking, she was slightly startled, but her thoughts were different from others…
Full Moon Pavilion! No wonder the name sounded familiar. It was the largest restaurant in the capital, and the identity of the person behind it was said to be a mystery. No one had ever seen it. The prices of its dishes were exorbitant, and those who could enter were not only of noble status but also extremely wealthy!
A few days ago, when she was looking for an inn to sell her rice and potatoes, she did consider Manyuelou, but unfortunately, she wasn't even qualified to enter the gate.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look up at the eldest princess high above. If she could get that super VIP card, wouldn't she be able to go in and meet the manager of Full Moon Pavilion? Then she could figure out how to sell the potatoes and the rice from her spatial storage…
The more she thought about it, the more alarmed she became. This was a direct path to wealth! Once successful, countless innkeepers would come knocking on her door seeking cooperation!
The eldest princess could see the eager look on Qin Qing's face when she looked down, and she felt even more disdain. She couldn't believe that Wang Yan liked this kind of taste! This woman must have used some kind of method!
"Quiet!"
"Since no one has any objections, then I, the princess, and all the ladies present will be the judges. The requirement is to compose a poem or verse on the theme of lotus flowers. It must be original and cannot repeat the same imagery! So... who would like to go first?"
As she spoke, she looked at Qin Qing with a slight smile!
Qin Qing remained silent. She wasn't stupid; it would be strange if she didn't see how obviously the eldest princess was targeting her! She had just recited a poem during the day, even admitting it was someone else's; clearly, everyone knew she couldn't write poetry…
Now the eldest princess has brought it up again, and even emphasized that it must be original... It's clearly taking advantage of her inability to write poetry!
"Then let's go first..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Anfei'er stepped forward first, her face full of a confident smile.
"I am but a humble woman, so I will make a fool of myself first!"
"The lotus breeze carries fragrance, and the bamboo dew drips with a clear sound!"
Having said that, she bowed slightly, displaying her gentle demeanor…
Soon, admiring glances were cast from all around, and Anfei couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.
The next second, a woman in the crowd stood up and spoke.
"Only green lotus leaves and red lotus blossoms, unfurling and closing as nature would."
Upon hearing this, Anfei'er was taken aback, and couldn't help but frown as she began to ponder...
Following closely behind, the usually gentle and quiet young ladies from prominent families began to compete and rack their brains for the so-called Full Moon Pavilion Super VIP Card!
"The reeds rustle in the breeze by the small pond. After the rain, the lotus blossoms fill the courtyard with fragrance."
A gentle breeze wafts through the waterside pavilion, the jade pillow is cool. The bed and the corner mat are fragrant with lotus blossoms.
"..."
A series of clear, melodious female voices echoed through the hall, and all the ladies listened with admiration as they listened to the wonderfully evocative verses…
After an unknown amount of time, the hall finally returned to some calm. As everyone's output waned, only three women remained composing poetry...
"The lotus leaves are five inches long and the lotus flowers are delicate; they cling to the waves without hindering the swaying of the painted boat."
After Anfei'er finished speaking, one of the women was speechless. In the end, she reluctantly sat down, leaving only her and another woman on the table...
This person is none other than Ma Xinyue!
Anfei'er looked disdainful, and looked down on Ma Xinyue, a woman who was full of lies!
"Sister Ma, now it's just the two of us left. This can't go on forever. How about we end with one last poem and let the ladies judge?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Xinyue pursed her lips, glanced at the mistress in front of her, and nodded.
Anfei smiled.
"Then I'll go first."
"Green lotus leaves cover the green water, and hibiscus flowers are adorned with red freshness. Below are lotus roots growing together, and above are lotus flowers with their heads joined together."
The line "Above, lotus blossoms bloom in pairs" immediately astonished everyone. Savoring the poem's imagery, one is filled with a sense of tranquility and joy...
Ma Xinyue's expression changed drastically; she was extremely nervous and could only force herself to calm down!
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