Chapter 59 Competition (Part 2)
"Of course, if you're not convinced, then please convince me with your strength instead of gossiping behind my back. This is a shameful act, and I feel ashamed for you."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall gasped.
Only Xue Zhonglan, who was sitting diagonally opposite, never took his eyes off Yu Mengqing from beginning to end.
It was at this moment that she realized that the Yu Mengqing opposite her was no longer the same Yu Mengqing.
The reason why Xue Zhonglan had such a deep impression of her was because the two of them had a connection in the past.
But so many years have passed, I'm afraid she has already forgotten me.
Thinking of this, Xue Zhonglan lowered his head again in disappointment.
Yu Mengqing actually knew a long time ago that Xue Zhonglan's eyes were always on her.
But she knew that Xue Zhonglan had no ill will towards her, so she ignored it.
Because in the past two years, every time the original body was embarrassed at a banquet, she was always the first to stand up and protect the original body.
Although the original body at that time did not know that she was Xue Zhonglan, he was still very grateful to this person.
Yu Mengqing still doesn't understand why she would help herself, she doesn't even have any contact with Xue Zhonglan.
But when she found out that the woman in front of her was Xue Zhonglan, she was already very curious about her and didn't understand why she would help her.
Moreover, Yu Mengqing could clearly see the kindness in Xue Zhonglan's eyes.
He raised his eyes and looked directly at Xue Zhonglan who was diagonally opposite him, thinking that she would feel embarrassed when she met his gaze.
Unexpectedly, she nodded at him gracefully without any embarrassment.
Seeing this, Yu Mengqing asked herself in her heart, is she greeting her?
However, Yu Mengqing is still very polite to people with good intentions.
So he also learned the ancient etiquette and nodded gently.
At this time, neither of them knew that from then on, they would become sisters who would live and die together, even on the battlefield.
Of course, this is all in the past.
"Next, let's move on to the second question. Please listen carefully. The first line is: Time is like a song, youth has no regrets, forge ahead, and bravely climb to the peak of your career."
Yu Mengqing, who had just sat down, raised her eyebrows in satisfaction after hearing the test question. Without thinking, she picked up the pen and began to write on the rice paper.
Chu Shiheng didn't write this time. After seeing Yu Mengqing's actions out of the corner of his eye, he put down the pen in his hand and watched her do the questions wholeheartedly.
He never knew that his princess was such a talented person.
If he was skeptical about her taking the jackpot just now, he no longer has any doubts now.
For someone like her, the first prize will definitely be hers unless she doesn't want to take it.
Because of the martial arts competition, it is impossible for her to lose to anyone.
"Time flies, years pass by like water, stick to your original aspirations and keep pursuing life."
After finishing writing, Yu Mengqing stood up again with the rice paper and read aloud.
Then he glanced at everyone again, with a clear expression in his eyes: If anyone of you is not convinced, speak up boldly.
"What a good couple, what a good couple!" This time it was the third prince Chu Shixiang who was helped in from the door.
When they saw Chu Shixiang, everyone was very curious.
This was also the first time Yu Mengqing met the legendary blind man Chu Shixiang.
He was wearing a crescent-colored suit with gorgeous patterns embroidered on it with black silk, which made him look even more gentle and elegant.
But Yu Mengqing didn’t understand why he would appear in this palace banquet again this year?
The original body had attended two such palace banquets, but without exception, he had never seen Chu Shixiang attend.
However, I heard that among the many princes, the prince who is closest to Chu Shiheng is the third prince Chu Shixiang.
It's a pity for his eyes.
In fact, the open and secret struggles in the palace had already been witnessed by the concubines just now.
It is not difficult to imagine how his eyes became blind.
Thinking about these things, Yu Mengqing didn't say anything, but just looked at Chu Shixiang, waiting for his next words.
"Sister-in-law is so talented. This couplet is so wonderful that Shixiang feels ashamed of himself." Chu Shixiang said with a smile after sitting down.
"Third brother, you are too kind. I am just an ordinary person. I am doing this purely for the emperor's good fortune." Yu Mengqing said frankly.
When she said this to someone who liked her, it was clear that she was truly being true to herself.
But to those who hate her, it just sounds like they have never seen the world.
For example, the Queen Mother at this time.
"As a princess, you always look down upon vulgar things like lottery tickets. How disgraceful! Are you short of food or clothes in Prince Zhan's mansion?"
"Your Majesty, I do like these vulgar things, but I love the Emperor's lucky charm even more. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"
Because the other party was the Queen Mother, and it happened in front of everyone, Yu Mengqing certainly knew her limits and naturally did not dare to contradict her too obviously.
If it weren't for the fact that she was the queen mother, she wouldn't even bother to pay attention to her.
Do you really think people care about an old woman like you?
Although she was satisfied with her answer, the Queen Mother's look at Yu Mengqing was clearly unfriendly.
But when he thought of the ginseng she gave him this year, he stopped making trouble.
Yu Mengqing was also helpless about this.
The original body was just a few pustules, how could it be worthy of you, an old woman, treating her like this?
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was a little awkward, Emperor Chu Murong, who was sitting on the main seat, coughed lightly and said to Eunuch Huang, "Go on!"
Eunuch Huang understood and walked to the center of the hall again.
"Everyone, there is one last question for this pair. Please listen to it: The sea is azure and the sky is blue. The golden wind brings coolness. The garden is full of autumn colors. The red maples welcome the autumn."
After Eunuch Huang finished reading this time, Yu Mengqing picked up the pen in her hand and thought about it.
Obviously, this question is the most profound of the three questions.
However, the thought only took a moment. Soon, Yu Mengqing picked up the pen again and slowly wrote on the rice paper.
Even Yu Mengqing needs to think, let alone others.
So when no one in the room had started to answer the questions, Yu Mengqing had already revealed her answer.
"Green mountains and clear waters, white clouds floating, spring flowers blooming, and green bamboos heralding the arrival of spring."
This couplet is quite difficult. Not only does it require four-character words, but the most important thing is that Yu Mengqing used the same scenery, which is particularly rare.
"Sister-in-law is really talented in writing. She can easily decipher such difficult couplets. Shixiang feels inferior to me." Chu Shixiang, who was standing next to Xue Zhonglan, praised her diagonally.
"It's indeed a good pair! Is there anyone else here who can answer this question? Of course, this pair must be more appropriate than Princess Zhan's to win, because you have spent more time." The emperor asked the crowd below.
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