Chapter 35: Prince Chen wants to snatch someone from Eunuch De?
Soon, the high desk and writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone were all ready.
Ye Chutang stood in front of the desk, and Eunuch De came forward to help her grind the ink.
Those who are brave enough immediately come forward to watch.
Qin Muyun dragged Qi Yanzhou to join in the fun.
When everyone saw that King Chen, who usually did not care about other people's affairs, had come, they immediately gave him the best seat.
Ye Chutang glanced at King Chen, picked up the wolf-hair brush, dipped it in ink, and started writing quickly.
The evil and wild cursive script leaps off the paper.
It is said that handwriting reflects the character of the person.
However, no one could connect the majestic handwriting with the beautiful and elegant Ye Chutang.
Eunuch De picked up the wet calligraphy and blew on it.
He originally wanted to recite the poem aloud, but he had to give up because he didn't know cursive writing.
Someone saw what Eunuch De was intending and quickly read it out.
"Fireflies. Fortunately, they emerge from the rotten grass and dare to fly close to the sun. They are not enough to read books, but they can light up guests' clothes from time to time. They are small in the wind, and light up the forest with rain. In October, the frost is heavy, and they have nowhere to go."
[Note: Firefly by Du Fu]
Eunuch De seemed to understand what he heard, and asked, "Why did Miss Ye think of writing about fireflies?"
Of course, I am using Du Fu's satire on the eunuch Li Fuguo to satirize you, the eunuch who has harmed the country and is greedy for power!
Ye Chutang naturally wouldn't say this.
"I saw fireflies last night and thought of this poem. Is Eunuch De dissatisfied?"
"I am satisfied. I will treasure it well."
Although Qin Muyun is a playboy, he is also very talented in writing.
He could see that Ye Chutang's poems were not simple, but he could not fathom their true meaning.
So, I plucked up the courage to ask, "I wonder if Miss Ye could write one for me as well?"
Ye Chutang looked at Qin Muyun, whose ears were red, and nodded, "Just give me the money."
Ye Jingchuan saw that Eunuch De was unhappy, and quickly said, "Mr. Qin, I'm really sorry, it's time for the luncheon."
Although Qin Muyun felt regretful, he did not force it.
"Okay, I'll ask Miss Ye for her calligraphy when I have the chance."
When everyone dispersed and Ye Jingchuan asked the servants to clear the tables, Qi Yanzhou suddenly spoke.
"Minister Ye, I also want a piece of calligraphy by Miss Ye."
He took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Ye Chutang.
"Miss Ye, this pendant is more than worth ten gold coins."
Ye Jingchuan saw that Prince Chen was challenging Eunuch De.
He couldn't let Ye Chutang write, nor could he let her not write, and in the blink of an eye he was sweating profusely.
"Chu'er, look..."
Ye Chutang glanced at her cowardly father who had kicked the ball to her, and pushed away the jade pendant that was handed to her.
Everyone thought she would reject King Chen, but...
"Your Highness Prince Chen has made great military achievements, recovered the southern border, and saved countless people. It is an honor for me that you appreciate my poems and calligraphy. Please take back the jade pendant."
These words were a slap in the face of Eunuch De.
Ye Jingchuan was so angry that his eyes turned black.
This evil girl won't be willing to leave until she destroys the Ye family, right?
Ye Chutang didn't care what Eunuch De thought and wrote Xin Qiji's "Poetry of Breaking the Formation" in running script.
How can a eunuch who brings disaster to the country be compared with a hero who defends his country?
"Your Majesty, please accept it."
Qi Yanzhou took the poem and looked at Ye Chutang in surprise.
“I didn’t expect Miss Ye to be able to write such a vivid account of military life.”
"Although I have never been to a battlefield or military camp, I have heard some things. I hope Your Majesty does not mind."
"The King is very satisfied."
When everyone hears this, it has two meanings.
One is that he is satisfied with the poem, and the other is that he is satisfied with Ye Chutang.
Could it be that Prince Chen wants to snatch the person from Eunuch De?
Ye Jingchuan didn't know why Prince Chen came to join in the fun and was very confused.
He was afraid that there would be a fight over the female Shura, so he quickly asked his servants to move the table downstairs and prepare for the banquet.
"Chu'er, go back to the back garden first. When the banquet is ready, I will call you."
Ye Chutang nodded, "Okay."
After she left, Eunuch De looked at Qi Yanzhou.
"I didn't expect that the King of Chen, who is good at wielding swords and guns, also likes to show off his elegance."
"Eunuch De, have you forgotten that I was also a playboy before I was promoted to a higher position?"
The Qi family was the founding military general of the Beichen Kingdom. They were granted the title of king of a different surname based on the country's name "Chen". Their title was hereditary and would never be revoked.
As the dynasty became more stable, the royal family began to become suspicious of the Qi family, which had many troops under their control, and even made moves in secret.
This resulted in the Qi family having few descendants and only one bloodline.
Therefore, in order to save the Qi family, Qi Yanzhou's grandfather took the initiative to resign his military power.
After his father inherited the title, he indulged in sensual pleasures, lived a life of debauchery and lived like an idle prince.
By Qi Yanzhou's generation, his eldest son Qi Shuyan studied literature, passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, and then went to a cold and bitter place to serve as an official.
As the second son, he was raised as a playboy since birth.
He is a young man with high spirits, a pretentious man, and a bully in the capital.
If he had not accidentally exposed his martial arts skills while saving someone at the age of fourteen, he would not have been "highly valued" by the emperor.
His reputation as a playboy is certainly even worse than Qin Muyun's.
Eunuch De looked at Qi Yanzhou, who should have died long ago, with a fake smile.
"Of course I remember something or two about the prince's romantic past."
Qi Yanzhou raised his eyebrows, "I heard that Eunuch De wants to marry Miss Ye Er as his consort, is that true?"
When the prince heard this, he clenched his fists.
He really likes Ye Anling, but he loves Jiangshan more.
Eunuch De pinched his fingers together, put them against his lips and smiled, but did not answer.
Ye Jingchuan looked at the two men who were on edge and shouted, "Let's have the banquet."
The maids and servants hurriedly set the table and served the food.
It broke the tense atmosphere.
The guests were seated at tables of eight according to their official positions and the closeness of their relationships.
After everyone was seated, Ye Jingchuan brought Ye Chutang over and solemnly introduced him to everyone.
"This is my daughter Ye Chutang. She is in poor health..."
Seeing that Ye Jingchuan took her ability to compose poems and calligraphy as a result of his good teaching, Ye Chutang secretly rolled her eyes.
She couldn't bear to listen any more, so she interrupted Ye Jingchuan who was talking so eloquently.
"Dad, everyone knows what kind of life I lived in the countryside. You have nothing to do with my current appearance. Please stop flattering yourself. It's embarrassing."
Ye Jingchuan: “…”
Can he slap this evil girl away?
Ye Chutang felt happy when she saw Ye Jingchuan's ugly face.
"Dad, Grandpa De said that his daughter is of her true nature. You won't blame me for being too straightforward, right?"
Don’t you love licking old eunuchs?
Then I'll let you lick a mouthful of stinky dog shit!
Ye Jingchuan suppressed his anger, coughed lightly to ease the embarrassment, and skipped the topic.
"Chu'er, we are here for you today, please toast us."
The maid served wine to Ye Chutang under pressure.
Ye Chutang didn't hesitate and picked up the wine glass.
"I drink first as a sign of respect!"
Although the wine was fine, she still poured it into the trash can in the space using her sleeve as a cover.
Ye Jingchuan heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Ye Chutang had stopped causing trouble.
He added, "Chu'er, go and toast His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Chen, and Eunuch De individually."
"Dad, I'm not good at drinking. If you're not afraid that I'll get drunk and go crazy in public, I'll go."
Ye Jingchuan: “…”
What on earth did he give birth to?
"If the three nobles do not mind, you can use tea instead of wine."
Ye Chutang immediately passed the buck.
"Your Highness, Prince Chen, Eunuch De, my father asked me to ask you, do you mind me drinking tea instead of wine?"
The three of them looked at Ye Chutang who was doing it on purpose, and spoke in unison, which was rare.
"I don't mind."
Ye Chutang walked to the table and served tea to the three people in turn.
After toasting, she went back to the back garden.
Eunuch De looked at her slim figure with interest in his eyes.
When Ye Jingchuan came over to toast, he hinted, "Minister Ye really raised a good daughter."
"Chu'er grew up in the countryside, is unrestrained, and has a lively personality. It's good that she didn't annoy Eunuch De."
"There are many dogmatic ladies in the capital, and it is rare to see their true nature. This supervisor is very pleased."
"Thanks to Master De for not disliking it. It is Chu'er's luck."
Qin Muyun almost vomited when he heard this.
Just as he was about to speak for Ye Chutang, Qi Yanzhou stuffed a pig's trotter into his mouth.
"Don't worry, the best is yet to come."
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