Chapter 240 Accident
Someone couldn't help but read it aloud.
"Spring comes to the nine regions and thousands of flowers bloom. Green willows and peach trees are bathed in the morning light. Purple swallows flutter in the clouds and play with shadows. Golden bees dance in the dew and smell the fragrance.
The gentle breeze caresses your face and makes your thoughts flow freely, while the drizzle wets your clothes and brings out the long-lasting meaning. It is a good time to enjoy the scenery and take a leisurely stroll. ”
“Good poem!”
"The handwriting is also very good! This hairpin with small characters is the best I have ever seen."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chufei put down her teacup and looked over.
Jiang Ruoxi and the others looked at each other. They had originally wanted to make fun of themselves, but who would have expected to hear this?
They couldn't help but walk over to take a look and were all dumbfounded.
Didn’t Gu Wanru say that her half-sister had never been to school, was illiterate, couldn’t write, and could only seduce men?
How come in less than half a year, she could compose poetry and write beautiful calligraphy?
Qian Peiqin deliberately said loudly: "I heard that the reason why Duke Yong fell in love with her was because she could write Miss Jiang's hairpin flower small calligraphy. I guess she learned it temporarily just to please Duke Yong, right?"
Jiang Ruoxi remembered now and said with a disdainful smile: "You are just imitating others. My sister writes the orthodox hairpin flower small regular script. Who in the whole capital dares to compete with my sister in calligraphy?"
It was popular among the noble ladies of Daliang to write hairpin-flowered small regular script, and the best among them were Zhao Chufei and Jiang Ruoyun.
It's a pity that Jiang Ruoyun is weak, otherwise, she could compete with Zhao Chufei for the title of the most talented woman.
Zhao Chufei also came over.
When Jiang Ruoxi saw her, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly smiled at her: "Don't blame me, Sister Zhao. I am seeking justice for my deceased sister, not using my sister to pressure you."
Zhao Chufei's expression was indifferent: "Why bother with the dead? I don't have that much free time."
Jiang Ruoxi's face froze.
Zhao Chufei walked in front of the poem, her eyes lit up, and she said clearly, "No, Madam Mu's handwriting is better than mine."
Gu Huan stood aside quietly, not saying a word.
She showed this skill for Mu Junyan.
She didn't want people to say that Mu Junyan married a wife without talent.
Hearing Zhao Chufei's words, he looked at her in surprise.
Is she praising herself for having better handwriting than hers?
A scholar from the Hanlin Academy stood by and nodded, "Many people can only imitate the shape of the hairpin flower small calligraphy, but cannot comprehend its essence. It looks like it but it is not.
The hairpin-shaped regular script in this calligraphy pays great attention to details. The left-stroke is slender and stretched out, extending lightly to the lower left like a beauty's hair; the right-stroke is subtle and rounded at the end, while the vertical stroke is slender and graceful, just like the dignified posture of a woman. The words in this poem seem to be carefully designed, beautiful, dignified and harmonious. ”
There were waves of praises, and everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look at the woman standing quietly in the corner.
Seeing everyone looking at him, he bowed politely and smiled.
He didn't show any pride at all because of everyone's praise.
Someone couldn't help but admire: "Yes, it is said that a person's handwriting reflects his character. Madam Mu is exactly like that."
Jiang Ruoxi was so angry that her face turned blue and the silk handkerchief in her hand was almost torn to pieces.
Only then did Zhao Chufei look directly at Gu Huan.
Gu Huan felt her gaze and looked over at her as well.
"I would also like to clarify one thing for Gu Huan."
The queen came over at some point and stood beside Gu Huan.
"Last year, Gu Wanru wrote three poems at the flower-viewing banquet, which amazed the nobles present. She also received praise and rewards from me, and was praised as a talented woman by everyone. But I later learned that those three poems were written by Gu Huan. All the talents that Gu Wanru showed were given to her by Gu Huan behind her back."
Gu Huan didn't expect the Queen to suddenly say this.
Looked at her in surprise.
The Queen smiled at her gently and held her hand, "Gu Huan is the one who hides her incompetence. Many people know that Gu Wanru has been expelled from the Gu family. Gu Huan has no sister. Do you remember this?"
"I formally inform you that Gu Huan is the Sixth Princess's savior and my goddaughter. If anyone dares to slander or defame Huan again, don't blame me for being rude!"
The queen had a smile on her face, but her eyes were fierce.
The noble lady who had been gossiping just now changed her expression slightly, lowered her head and stepped back, wishing she could find a hole to bury herself.
The noble ladies who had wanted to make friends with Gu Huan immediately surrounded her, saying nice things to her one after another.
Suddenly, Gu Huan saw a person flash in the crowd.
He immediately bowed to the other women and said, "I'm sorry, I have to go..."
Naturally everyone understood and quickly made way.
Gu Huan bowed to the Queen and said, "Your Majesty, I will be back soon."
"Okay. Be careful." The queen glanced at the female official, who still followed Gu Huan.
Gu Huan said to the female official, "Sister, I'm going to the concubine's room."
The female official knew that she didn't want to be followed, so she pointed to the reception room respectfully and said, "It's over there, Madam, please be careful."
Gu Huan smiled: "Okay. I'll be back soon."
Gu Huan turned around several times, looked around to see if there was anyone around, and immediately walked towards a rockery.
Akabane flashed out.
"Ma'am. Something just happened."
"you say."
Gu Huan asked Chiyu to keep a close eye on Prince Jiang and tell her immediately if there was any sign of trouble.
We must not let him disrupt Mu Junyan’s plan today.
"The young scholar who won the competition has been brought before Crown Prince Jiang. He praised Crown Prince Jiang highly and gave him a poem. Crown Prince Jiang was very happy after reading the poem. He rewarded him with 100 taels of silver and quietly ordered someone to take him to the lounge of the West Palace."
"What is the boy's background?"
Chiyu whispered, "I received news from Chiyan. This young man's brother was once a prostitute. He was tortured to death by Crown Prince Jiang and thrown into a mass grave. This young man may be here to seek revenge. This person was arranged by the Lord."
…
Just a quarter of an hour ago, Jiang Jingchuan and a group of friends were drinking and flirting with the singing girls from the Jiaofang Bureau. Suddenly, the chief servant said that there was a young man who won the competition and was very talented, and he wanted to bring him to the prince to meet him.
Jiang Jingchuan knew it very well.
His subordinates all knew that he liked handsome young prostitutes. When they saw that the young scholar was so lovable, they knew that the prince would like him, so they lied to him and said that Prince Jiang was willing to promote him, and brought him here.
Seeing the fair-skinned girl in front of him feeling uneasy, Jiang Jingchuan knew she was a virgin, and he felt itchy in his heart.
"You said you admire this prince?"
In order to gain Jiang Jingchuan's appreciation, the young man could only say this.
The beautiful scene blushed her face, and she stammered, "I admire your talent, if you favor me,
Jiang Jingchuan liked it even more. He looked at the little guy with shining eyes. He reached out for his hand and hooked a finger on his palm.
The young scholar was so frightened that he staggered away with a red face.
Jiang Jingchuan was tempted and smiled and said, "I am drinking with my friends. You go down and wait. I will test your knowledge later."
The attendant knew it well.
The young man was so surprised that he quickly bowed and left.
Unexpectedly, the young man was taken into an unlit room and waited in it. The servants locked the room from the outside.
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