Chapter 27 Today I Know That the Prince Is a Good Person
Wen Xingluo looked at him and told him seriously, "I presented my calligraphy to the Master today. He praised my rapid progress and asked me to prepare my calligraphy works in advance to be displayed in the Xihe Gallery."
She was very happy to be recognized, and went straight to the west wing as soon as she returned to the palace.
Xie Guanlan looked at the words on the rice paper.
Compared with her previous overly formal hairpin-shaped small calligraphy, the girl's handwriting now is brighter and more tranquil. Each stroke is like a peach branch spreading out in spring. One seems to be able to glimpse the lushness and liveliness of the peach branches, and the vigorous vitality hidden in the handwriting from the brushwork.
People are like peach blossoms, everlasting.
He said, “I have made some progress.”
"I heard that only three people were selected from our women's class." Wen Xingluo suppressed his joy. "It's all thanks to the prince's good teaching that I was lucky enough to be selected. I don't know how to thank the prince. This is the dragon beard candy I bought from the market today. I heard from my fourth brother that the prince likes to eat this."
She took out the paper bag from her sleeve and placed it carefully in front of Xie Guanlan.
She knew that Xie Guanlan was not short of money, and judging from the furnishings in his study, he also disdained antiques and treasures.
Wen Xingluo wanted to thank him sincerely, and also wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to him, so that he would no longer be wary of her like he would a thief.
Wouldn't it be great if she could give him her favorite dragon beard candy so that he would think of her when he eats it, and establish a connection between her and the dragon beard candy in his mind, leaving him with the impression that she is as sweet and harmless as candy?
She didn't know if Xie Guanlan would accept it, so she lowered her eyes and twisted her handkerchief. "In the past, I misunderstood the prince and created a rift between us. From now on, I will respect and love you as I respect my grandmother."
Dear...
Xie Guanlan pondered the word, and a hint of playfulness appeared between his gorgeous and handsome eyebrows.
He is only nineteen years old.
Is he old?
He smiled faintly, "Misunderstanding? I wonder what kind of person Miss Wen misunderstood me to be?"
"I just... I misunderstood you as someone who looks kind but has a dark heart."
Xie Guanlan's face was filled with emotion and he said, "Oh, he looks kind but he's evil at heart."
Wen Xingluo keenly sensed a hint of danger.
She coughed lightly and said, "Of course, I just realized today that the prince is a good man. You are handsome and elegant, with outstanding political and military achievements, and you are also quite accomplished in calligraphy... The prince is a nearly perfect person. Xingluo learned calligraphy from him and it will benefit her for the rest of her life."
As she spoke, she quietly raised her eyes to observe Xie Guanlan.
Not only did she want to establish a connection between herself and Dragon Beard Candy, she also wanted to leave an impression on Xie Guanlan—
She was someone he had personally trained.
Look, she and he both value family ties. She is his stepsister, and she has a very good relationship with his younger brother. He taught her calligraphy...
Not only are they inextricably linked, they also have a lot in common.
In the subconscious of those in high positions, they will regard younger generations who are similar to themselves as their former selves. They will not harm such younger generations and may even give them precious resources in the mentality of compensating for their former selves.
Wen Xingluo wants to deal with Xie Guanlan.
Only by dealing with Xie Guanlan can she be truly accepted into the Zhenbei Palace.
And this was the best way she could think of to deal with Xie Guanlan.
Xie Guanlan fiddled with the bag of dragon beard candy. His long, thin eyelashes drooped down, casting shadows on his cheeks and covering his dark and deep pupils.
He said, “I loved eating it when I was a kid, but I don’t like it anymore.”
Wen Xingluo raised his eyebrows slightly, sensitively realizing that the story of Xie Guanlan was hidden in the dragon beard candy.
Xie Guanlan raised his eyelids and glanced at the girl, and saw through her thoughts at a glance.
In some ways, Wen Xingluo is indeed very similar to him.
They have the same sensitive and delicate nerves and can easily capture other people's emotions.
They are equally diligent and motivated, and their demands on themselves are almost perfect.
They are equally hypocritical.
Xie Guanlan retracted his gaze and pushed a brocade box towards Wen Xingluo who was standing opposite him. "I'm only teaching you to write because your grandmother asked me to. If Miss Wen thinks this will bring her closer to me, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I have nothing left to teach you. This is the last thing I can give you. From now on, I won't be coming to the West Wing again."
He got up and left.
I didn’t take the bag of dragon beard candy.
Wen Xingluo turned his back to the direction he was leaving and opened the brocade box.
A seal lay quietly on the emerald green satin.
It is a seal carved from peach blossom jelly stone. The stone is warm and delicate, and the whole body is pink and translucent. It is very beautiful and precious.
Wen Xingluo turned to the bottom of the seal.
Two words are engraved in traditional square seal script on the bottom - Star Fall.
"Starfall..."
Wen Xingluo murmured his own name, and his fingertips gently brushed the patterns on the peach blossom jelly stone.
In an instant, it seemed as if her new life would be like peach blossoms blooming, endless.
Wen Xingluo played with the seal for a long time before carefully putting it in his purse.
The words she asked Xie Guanlan in the Canglang Pavilion study that day came to mind:
——Will I have my own seal in the future?
Xie Guanlan said, don't try to get closer to him.
But he remembered her words and even gave her the seal personally.
Xie Guanlan...
He doesn't seem to be that difficult to deal with.
Wen Xingluo came out of Wansong Courtyard and ran into Xie Shian who had just returned from outside.
He was criticized in public by the teacher a few days ago, and was so angry that he didn't go to the academy for the past two days.
Xie Shian, holding a fish basket and fishing rod, said excitedly, "Wen Xingluo, my good brother and I just caught a few fish on the outskirts of the city. Take one back to Xiejinyuan and make some soup!"
Wen Xingluo took a look into the fish basket and exclaimed in surprise, "What a big fish!"
"Really?" Xie Shian was very proud. "The fish in that river are plentiful and fat. I'll go there again tomorrow! Do you like grass carp or crucian carp? I'll catch a few more for you!"
"Thank you, Fourth Brother." Wen Xingluo thanked him, thought for a moment, and then told him, "Fourth Brother, the teacher said that my handwriting is good and asked me to prepare a calligraphy work and send it to Xihe Gallery for display."
"Really?!" Xie Shian was pleasantly surprised, with a proud expression on his face, "I knew you would be chosen!"
Wen Xingluo said gently, "The garden party is very lively. Fourth brother is an excellent rider and archer. Do you want to show off in the martial arts competition? If you can take first place, maybe father won't whip you anymore."
King Zhenbei didn't know that Xie Shian had been skipping classes these days. Once he found out, Xie Shian would definitely be beaten again.
Xie Shian needed an honor to offset the beating.
And Wen Xingluo needs someone to steal the limelight and opportunities from Wen Rulei.
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