Imperial Capital 26. The King of Flowers

"In this case, Ye Li is embarrassed."

"Li'er..." Qin Zheng said worriedly. Murong Ting and Hua Tianxiang also looked at Ye Li worriedly. Ye Li blinked at her, smiled slightly and shook her head. Qin Zheng saw that her smile was not forced, and she felt a little relieved. Then she thought that Li'er's mother was the most talented woman in the capital at that time, and her grandfather was the most talented person in the world. Even if she didn't show it normally, she should have learned everything she should have learned.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Ye Li walked towards the table where the writing brush and ink were still placed. After thinking for a moment, he picked up the brush and started writing on the fine rice paper.

On the high platform, Feng Zhiyao looked at the young girl in green with interest, and nodded inadvertently. Yao Ji, who was sitting next to him, glanced at him and laughed softly, "Feng San is optimistic about Miss Ye San?" Feng Zhiyao touched his nose and smiled, "She is very interesting, isn't she? At least she is not as mediocre as the rumors say." This calm attitude was enough to make Feng Zhiyao look at her with a higher opinion, not to mention that Mo Jingli had suffered a loss at her hands a while ago. Maybe Ah Yao will really marry a good princess this time.

The Marquis of Muyang seemed to be quite interested in the topic the two were talking about, "Does Feng San know Miss Ye San?"

Feng Zhiyao shook his head, "You just returned to the capital, don't you know? The future Princess Ding."

"Mo Xiu Yao?" Mu Yang frowned. He had some friendship with Mo Xiu Yao when he was young, but he had never met him again since Mo Xiu Yao got into trouble.

Feng Zhiyao nodded and said, "Yes. What do you think?"

Mu Yang raised his eyebrows, "Mo Jingli is blind."

Yao Ji couldn't help but chuckle, and said with her hands covering her lips: "It seems that Feng San and Master Mu are both optimistic about Miss Ye San."

The two did not answer, but just looked at the young girl in blue who was writing quickly. They were both from famous families, so they naturally understood each other's meaning. It had nothing to do with appearance or talent, but compared to Ye Ying, Ye Li was more suitable to be the head of a large family or a royal palace. It was unknown whether Mo Jingli, who was born in the royal family, was spoiled by the queen mother and the concubine or whether Ye Ying was really extraordinary and unknown to outsiders.

Everyone waited for less than an incense stick of time, and Ye Li had already stopped writing. The princess ordered her attendants to bring Ye Li's work over, and the rice paper left the table. Everyone could vaguely see that it seemed to be a peony painting. Qin Zheng and the other two also breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether they could get a rank or not, they were able to complete a not-too-bad peony painting in such a short time, at least Ye Li was embarrassed. The painting was first presented to the six judges for appreciation. The old man Su Zhe, who saw the painting first, frowned, raised his head and glanced at the young girl in green who was still standing by the table. He lowered his head and continued to look at it for a while before handing it to the Minister of Personnel Mo Jian next to him. Mo Jian also frowned and looked up at Ye Li from time to time, and then handed it to the person next to him after a while.

The judges' unusual reactions made the ladies in the audience unable to stop looking at Ye Li, and they were curious about what Ye Li's work was like.

When Feng Zhiyao, who had finished reading the scroll last, handed it to the maid beside him to present to Princess Zhaoyang, the others also discussed the results. Su Zhe announced: "Ms. Ye Li, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, ranked first in calligraphy, first in poetry, and fourth in painting."

"Ali!" Murong Ting shouted happily after hearing the result. Others also looked at Ye Li in surprise. Ye Li bowed slightly to the people on the stage and then turned back to her seat. Murong Ting raised her hand and patted her, saying with a smile: "You said you were not good enough, but it turns out you are really good at hiding your talent." Ye Li smiled bitterly, "It's just a trick." Hua Tianxiang smiled and said: "No matter what, you should be happy. Ali, congratulations." Qin Zheng smiled and nodded at her, and Ye Li smiled back.

Princess Qixia's face changed immediately when she heard Su Zhe's words. She ignored the etiquette and walked to Princess Zhaoyang to look at Ye Li's painting. After a while, she raised her head and looked at Ye Li with a complicated expression without saying anything. The maid beside the princess handed the scroll down to the ladies present for them to read. After all, the ranking of the competition was changed because of Ye Li's work, and everyone must be convinced. The girl who had already won the first place in poetry was also from a scholarly family. She was very reasonable. After looking at Ye Li's painting, she stood up and smiled, "Losing to the descendants of Mr. Qingyun, although defeated, is still an honor." Her good upbringing and demeanor made people look up to her a little more. Murong Ting took the painting and quickly unfolded it to share with her friends. Qin Zheng exclaimed in amazement, "What a good poem. The fragrance begins to bloom only after all the petals have fallen.

The good name is called the King of Flowers.

Competing for the most beautiful woman in the world,

The best fragrance in the world of independence. "

Hua Tianxiang smiled and said, "Your poems are good, and your calligraphy is also good. Ah Li, who did you learn this calligraphy from? I want to become your disciple, too."

Ye Li smiled, "When I was a kid, I met a post from a man named Liu. After writing for so many years, I can finally read it." In her previous life, she was enlightened at the age of six and later learned Liu style. Including this life, it has been more than 20 years. If she still can't read it, it really only proves that she is dull.

Qin Zheng was also a fan of calligraphy and painting, and was extremely envious. "You are so lucky. Li'er said that you must send me a copy of the invitation later."

Ye Li nodded. "The original post is gone. Can I write one?"

"It's a deal. I'll wait for you."

"I want one too..." Hua Tianxiang and Murong Ting were not to be outdone, and Ye Li agreed to give each of them one.

"I admit defeat too!" Everyone else acknowledged the judges' decision, and Princess Qixia had no choice but to accept it. Princess Zhaoyang looked at Princess Qixia's unwilling look, sighed softly, pulled her to her side, and patted her comfortingly. Qixia had just arrived in Da Chu, but she was young and hot-tempered and could not admit defeat. It was unclear whether this character was good or bad.

"In that case, then... the winner of this year's Hundred Flowers Festival is Miss Ye San from the Minister of Revenue's Mansion." Since no one had any objections, Elder Su Zhe announced the final result of this year's competition on behalf of several judges.

Feng Zhiyao smiled as bright as spring breeze and added, "Of course, if anyone is dissatisfied, they can continue to challenge Miss Ye San. I believe Miss Ye San will be happy to accept the challenge. Isn't she?" Ye Li raised her head and saw Feng Zhiyao winking at her. Although he looked frivolous, she could feel that he had no ill intentions.

Ye Li, the winner of the new year's Hundred Flowers Contest, slowly stepped onto the stage at the urging of Qin Zheng and others. She personally received this year's prize from the eldest princess. The Zhuyan Pearl, the Purple Jade Hairpin, and the Xueyinqin, all the beautiful women dream of. Ye Li did not feel guilty or remorseful for winning the prize in a way that could almost be considered cheating, and of course she had nothing to be proud of. Between humiliation and taking advantage, she would of course choose the side that was more beneficial to her.

"Miss Third Ye, I didn't expect that Minister Ye has such an outstanding daughter." The eldest princess looked at the young girl in blue in front of her, and looked at Ye Li with a somewhat sullen look, "I had some friendship with your mother in the past. If you have free time in the future, you might as well visit the princess's mansion."

Ye Li smiled respectfully and appropriately, "Thank you, Princess. It is Ye Li's blessing to be invited by the Princess."

"Good boy, go ahead." The princess sighed and said to Ye Li.

Ye Li bowed to the princess and then turned to the judges and bowed slightly before leaving with the gift in her hands.