Chapter 33: The finale, stunning everyone
Ye Chutang knew that Prince Chen would come, but Kong Ru didn't.
She looked surprised, "I didn't expect that King Chen, who never attends any banquets, would also come."
After saying that, she looked at Ye Chutang and said sarcastically, "Chu'er still has more face."
Ye Chutang smiled appropriately, "Of course it is bigger than Madam Ye's."
After saying this, she looked towards the awe-inspiring and admirable Lord God of War.
Qi Yanzhou was dressed in a black brocade robe with green bamboo embroidered with silver thread on the hem and right shoulder, making his stature seem even more upright.
He had black hair tied up in a crown, deep facial features, and an air of coldness that kept people at a distance.
Next to him was a handsome man in a green gauze robe with a warm smile on his face, making people feel close to him.
Ye Chutang recognized the man who had peeped at her in the teahouse's private room before.
At this time, Butler Chen reported the man's identity.
"Master Qin is here!"
Kong Ru saw Ye Chutang looking at Qin Muyun and said, "The man next to Prince Chen is Qin Muyun, the eldest grandson of Prime Minister Qin. He is very handsome."
At this time, Qin Muyun saw a touch of red at the entrance of the back garden, and his attention was attracted.
The red dress is as fiery as fire, gorgeous and breathtaking.
Seeing Ye Chutang again, his heart was still beating wildly uncontrollably.
When their eyes met, a smile blossomed on her face.
His ears felt hot and he looked away shyly.
After Qi Yanzhou noticed something was wrong with Qin Muyun, he saw Ye Chutang standing at the entrance to the back garden.
The girl is bright and charming, which is very attractive.
He frowned slightly, not knowing whether to cut off Qin Muyun's thoughts.
The official who originally wanted to step forward to greet Qi Yanzhou immediately withdrew his foot when he saw the displeasure on his face.
Ye Chutang glanced at Qin Muyun and then looked away, unaware that Qi Yanzhou was also looking at her.
She looked at Kong Ru with a smile, responding to her previous introduction.
"Why didn't Madam Ye say that Young Master Qin is still the most dissolute man in the capital."
Shan'er talked to her about many "celebrities" in Beijing last night.
Princess Anping topped the list, followed by Qin Muyun.
Kong Ru's smile remained unchanged. "Although Mr. Qin is a little unreliable, his character is excellent."
Ye Chutang believed this, after all, birds of a feather flock together.
The fact that Qin Muyun can be friends with King Chen must be that they have similar personalities.
Butler Chen's slightly hoarse voice sounded again.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Ye Chutang glanced at Ye Anling, who wanted to be the Crown Princess, and then looked at the Crown Prince.
Although the prince's appearance is not as good as Qi Yanzhou and Qin Muyun, he is also a handsome guy.
This, coupled with his innate royal bearing, adds a lot to his brilliance.
Kong Ru lowered her voice and warned, "Don't set your sights on the Crown Prince. The Queen doesn't like Ling'er, let alone you!"
Ye Chutang retracted his gaze, "Don't worry, I'm not that picky."
No matter who she likes, she will never fall in love with a scum who exploits the people and soldiers.
Kong Ru resisted the urge to roll her eyes, "That's better."
"Eunuch De is here!"
Following Butler Chen's shout, all the men who were spying on Ye Chutang looked away.
No matter how attractive a beauty is, she is not as important as life.
Everyone came forward to greet him, more respectfully than when they were meeting the prince.
"Meet Eunuch De!"
Ye Chutang found it a little funny.
It is ridiculous that a group of high-ranking officials would fawn on a eunuch with evil intentions.
Kong Ru caught a glimpse of Ye Chutang's contemptuous look and said with a headache: "Chu'er, don't be rude to Eunuch De!"
"What shall I do? He came empty-handed, and I am only polite to those who bring gifts."
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"In Beichen Country, the only one who can be given a gift by Eunuch De is the Emperor. Stop messing around!"
Ye Chutang's eyes suddenly became sharp.
"Don't worry, Madam Ye. I won't offend anyone unless they offend me."
Seeing her like this, Kong Ru felt that something big would happen today and she felt a headache.
"The guests are here, come with me to entertain the women."
There is still nearly an hour until lunch.
Guests gathered in twos and threes to admire the flowers, chat about family matters, and the latest news in the capital.
Princess Anping saw Ye Chutang coming over and deliberately said, "Since we have nothing to do, let's play Feihualing together."
She wants everyone to know that this country woman can do nothing except having a face!
Kong Ru didn't want Ye Chutang to lose face, after all, she represented the reputation of the Shangshu Mansion.
"Princess..."
Before he could even say no, Ye Chutang agreed.
"Okay, I grew up in the countryside and have never seen the elegance of a talented woman from the capital. Let me show you today."
Princess Anping had bad intentions, "Ms. Ye, as today's host, you can't just watch, you have to take the lead in playing."
"This is nature. How about writing a poem about the flowers in the garden?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Ye Chutang in surprise.
You have to write both poetry and calligraphy. Are you trying to embarrass yourself twice as much?
Seeing that Ye Chutang was courting death, Princess Anping naturally helped her.
"This is a great idea. Madam Ye, please prepare the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone!"
Kong Ru thought that Ye Anling would definitely win the championship, so she didn't care that Ye Chutang brought shame to the Shangshu Mansion.
She immediately asked Qiu He to prepare.
Ye Chutang said: "It's meaningless to just write poems and calligraphy. Why don't everyone give some as a bonus for winning the championship?"
Her mind was filled with countless Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasty poems, all of which were eternal masterpieces. It was easy for her to defeat these young ladies.
Such a good opportunity to make money must not be missed.
Princess Anping smiled and said, "Miss Ye's words are exactly what I want."
After saying this, she took off the golden hairpin on her head and placed it on the stone table in the pavilion.
"This princess's gift."
She had the highest status, and after she took the lead, the officials' wives began to take off their jewelry.
Jade hairpins, step-shaking ornaments, jade pendants, pearl necklaces, earrings...
The table was filled with them, and they were very valuable.
Even Princess Anping felt a little jealous after seeing it.
Ye Anling felt happy as she looked at the jewelry that was about to be put into her pocket.
Soon, Kong Ru had two tables placed in the pavilion.
There are fine writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone on the desk.
Princess Anping, who was dressed in golden clothes, raised her eyebrows at Ye Chutang and said, "Host, please start."
Ye Chutang bowed slightly to everyone.
"My daughter has just returned to the capital and does not know the rules of Feihualing. I would like to ask my sisters to demonstrate first."
A woman in a lotus pink gauze skirt walked forward.
"My little girl is showing her ugliness."
After saying this, she knelt on the mat in front of the desk and picked up her pen to write.
"In April, the south wind turns the barley yellow, the jujube flowers have not fallen, and the tung leaves are still growing."
[Note: Li Qi's "Farewell to Chen Zhangfu"]
The wheat had just been harvested. This poem was very appropriate for the occasion and the handwriting was beautiful, of medium to high quality.
Princess Anping glanced at the scenery in the back garden, her eyes falling on the fiery red pomegranate flowers.
"The lonely mountain pomegranate leaves are reflected in the dark, and the red clouds are lightly covered with blue sky."
[Note: Yuan Zhen's "Pomegranate Flowers"]
The handwriting is just like the person himself, wild and unrestrained, but also of upper-middle quality.
All the young ladies from official families came to join in the fun, and the best ones were of middle to upper quality.
Soon, only Ye Chutang and Ye Anling were left.
Princess Anping looked at Ye Chutang, "Miss Ye, it's your turn."
"Miss Ye Er is the most talented woman in the capital, let her come first."
Ye Anling didn't say anything polite and knelt in front of the desk.
"Only the peony is the true national beauty, and when it blooms, the capital city is moved."
[Note: Liu Yuxi's "Appreciating Peonies"]
He has a beautiful hand in regular script, which is graceful and neat, and of top quality.
Princess Anping raised her eyebrows proudly at Ye Chutang, "As expected of An Ling, you made everyone bow down to you with just one move."
With such a beautiful example before her, this country woman is just going to be embarrassed!
"Miss Ye, are you still looking for an excuse to refuse?"
Ye Chutang smiled and said, "No need."
After saying that, she walked to the desk, bent down and picked up the pen.
"The summer mats are clean in the deep courtyard, and the pomegranate blossoms are shining through the curtains."
[Note: Su Shunqin, "Summer Mood"]
Speaking of poetry alone, it is not as grand as the one written by Ye Anling, but the artistic conception is excellent and it is hard to tell which is better.
And her handwriting is more than ten times better than Ye Anling's.
Because the two lines of poetry use five different fonts and are further subdivided, each character is different.
Any one of these words alone can be called a masterpiece!
Ye Chutang stood up and showed the written poem to all the female relatives.
Finally, the paper stopped in front of Princess Anping.
"Princess, what do you think of the calligraphy of my poem?"
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