"Ah Shu, do you see? It's really lively." Chu Yuan was concentrating on painting. Although the original owner was not very bright or had a bad temper, she was very good at painting, which is why Princess Leyang chose her to be her study companion.
If she doesn't want to lose, she can only continue to play to her strengths.
Unexpectedly, just as she was drawing, Princess Leyang, who had come to join in the fun, arrived as promised.
Everyone in the pavilion looked towards the entrance of the waterside pavilion.
Shen Zhiyi walked in, dressed in a bright red and gold embroidered palace gown, with a hair ornament and jingling pendants, truly dazzling and eye-catching.
Beside her was her cousin, Xue Shu, from the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, who was exceptionally beautiful.
She was also a beauty, with delicate features and an elegant demeanor. She always had a gentle smile, but she was actually the most hypocritical and cunning person.
Upon hearing this clear and melodious voice, everyone spontaneously stood up and bowed to Shen Zhiyi to greet her.
The latter waved his hand, "Get up, everyone. We're not in the palace, why bother?"
As she spoke, she walked straight toward Jiang Xuening, her target for the day, and said in a commanding tone, "You are Jiang Xuening? Raise your head, I want to see what this second young lady, who has captured Yan Ling's heart, looks like."
Jiang Xuening, “…”
Chu Yuan, "..."
Jiang Xuening: Just like in my previous life!
Chu Yuan: Just like in the TV series! And Shen Zhiyi doesn't have an official love interest in the drama, and she's always talking about "Ning Ning" this and "Ning Ning" that. It's hard to say that she doesn't have a problem with her sexual orientation...
In her daze, she could already hear whispers around her.
Clearly, everyone noticed the scar at the corner of Shen Zhiyi's eye. Her face, so flawless and fair that not even a single pore could be seen, was marred by that small pink scar, making it seem like a flawed piece of white jade or a pearl covered in dust, a truly regrettable sight.
Soft sighs filled the air. Some of the younger children, unaware of how Shen Zhiyi got her scar, pointed and whispered instinctively.
Shen Zhiyi's expression changed slightly, but she pretended to be nonchalant and continued talking to Jiang Xuening, "She is indeed very beautiful. No wonder Yan Ling is so devoted to you. Even I am tempted by her. It's really enviable."
Jiang Xuening lowered her eyes and curtsied, "Princess, there's no need to say that. You are truly the most beautiful woman in the world, the most dazzling pearl in the land."
"Heh." Shen Zhiyi sneered, "Is that so? Your words sound more like a mockery of this princess."
There is probably no woman in the world who doesn't care about her appearance, let alone a princess of a country, the face of the royal family.
Since the scar appeared on her face, Shen Zhiyi's personality has changed drastically, becoming unpredictable.
But Jiang Xuening was reborn, and she handled the questioning with ease. Her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. She calmly and composedly pulled Shen Zhiyi behind the low table, applied makeup to her eyes, and said those flattering words, "If you don't care, you won't get hurt or bring honor to the country."
In an instant, Shen Zhiyi beamed and grabbed her hand, calling her affectionately, "You have such a charming way of speaking, no wonder Yan Ling likes you."
At this moment, Yan Ling and Shen Jie were both in the pavilion. Upon hearing this, Yan Ling smiled proudly and said, "Of course, it seems that the princess's taste has finally reached the same level as mine."
Chen Jie's attention was drawn to Chu Yuan, who remained motionless and continued painting.
Looking at the clusters of flowers and their delicate forms leaping onto the pure white Xuan paper, one can see the artist's skill and profound mastery. With just a few strokes, the artist has perfectly captured the surrounding scenery, the beauty of the flowers, and the princess's charm.
The deliberately emphasized colors of the scenery give the woman in the painting a sense of serene elegance, while the phoenix-like makeup at the corner of her eye adds a unique charm to her, making her seem like a fairy descended from heaven.
"Wonderful! It's the perfect finishing touch, a real eye-opener!" Shen Jie was so engrossed in watching that he couldn't help but clap his hands.
The group of people, who had been focusing on Jiang Xuening and Shen Zhiyi, all walked over when they heard this. Chu Yuan also put down her pen at that moment, and a collective gasp rippled through the crowd.
They all looked at Chu Yuan with disbelief.
Jiang Xuening and Shen Zhiyi lagged behind by two steps. Upon seeing this, they exchanged a glance and quickly came over, as did Xue Shu, who had been sticking to Shen Zhiyi's side the whole time.
"What happened? Why are you all like this?" Shen Zhiyi asked, frowning slightly.
She had already changed her opinion of Jiang Xuening, just like in the original storyline, and paid little attention to the others. She even felt a little resentful that Chu Yuan had disturbed the perfect atmosphere between her and Jiang Xuening.
But, when her gaze fell upon the painting...
His eyes gleamed with light, his emotions surging, and he suddenly raised his head.
Xue Shu's expression changed instantly.
Then Shen Zhiyi exclaimed in surprise, "You Yue, how...how did you do that?"
It's not that she portrayed Shen Zhiyi as some outrageously beautiful woman; on the contrary, some flaws are immediately noticeable, such as Shen Zhiyi's slightly crooked hair ornament and the stray hairs that weren't quite in place by her temples. But it's all about capturing the essence of the character.
In particular, the phoenix tail flower at the corner of her eye, as bright as the autumn moon and as radiant as the morning glow, was even more vivid than when she looked in the bronze mirror, making Shen Zhiyi feel an unprecedented sense of relief.
I'm not ugly at all; all my past feelings of inferiority were unnecessary.
Ningning also said that she was injured for the country and for the people of the world, which is the glory of the country.
At this moment, she felt that as a princess, she had an extra burden on her shoulders, but also fewer worries that made her feel self-conscious.
"Ah Yue, Your Majesty is right. It would be a waste to keep your painting skills hidden away in your boudoir." Shen Zhiyi was overjoyed, feeling as if she had come to the You residence on a whim today and found a great treasure.
Unable to contain herself, she grabbed Jiang Xuening's hand with one hand and Chu Yuan's hand with the other, excitedly saying, "Ningning, Yue, you two must sign up for the selection of my companions!"
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