Chapter 97 Why should I prove it to you, a bitch?
Lu Wenxue glanced at Lu Shuyi, whose face looked a little heavy, and naturally would not say that.
"Of course not. I just think that with your level, it's impossible for you to write a poem of this level."
Gu Ruanci had already reached her seat and sat down, saying leisurely, "So what level should I be at? County Master Mingyue thinks that just because I haven't received the rigorous training of your teachers, I'm definitely worse than you, right? Do you know there's such a thing as talent?"
"You...you are simply unreasonable."
Lu Wenxue was shocked. Gu Ruanci's poem just now was really exquisite.
"I'm right. County Lady Mingyue's performance is because she thinks her song is inferior to mine? I'm truly honored. After all, I just came up with this idea at the last minute and was short on time. I originally wanted to throw it out like a brick to attract some jade, but it ended up smashing County Lady Mingyue's rotten wood..."
Gu Ruanci's words were as harsh as ever, leaving Lu Wenxue no face.
"Who are you calling a deadwood?" It was the first time in Lu Wenxue's life that she heard such a word used to describe herself.
"Let's not argue for now. Princess Chaoyang's poems are indeed excellent, but that doesn't overshadow Wen Xue's unique style. There's no first in literature, and no second in martial arts. Everyone should just follow their own preferences."
Lu Shuyi knew that there was no way to embarrass Gu Ruanci in this matter, so she could only give up.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Yanshu, the daughter of the Minister of War, spoke up: "What the eldest princess said is certainly reasonable, but it's well known that this Chaoyang County Princess left the Imperial State at the age of six and grew up in the countryside. She had no teacher to teach her during the most critical period of her life. It's really hard to believe that she could write such a poem based solely on her talent."
Gu Ruanci said directly: "Don't you believe that it's not your problem? What do you say to me?"
Zhang Yanshu was stunned and said, "Shouldn't Princess Chaoyang find a way to prove herself and make us believe that this poem was indeed written by you?"
"Is what I wrote yours? If you doubt me, shouldn't you find a way to prove that I didn't write it? I've only heard of proof of guilt, not presumption of innocence."
Gu Ruanci's words made Wu Yixuan feel relaxed all over.
Lu Hanyue's face was also full of admiration. These people were just jealous.
"That's enough. If you're dissatisfied, just write a better poem. Is there any point in wasting time here dwelling on this issue?"
After she spoke, those who originally wanted to speak out in support of Zhang Yanshu stepped back.
Lu Wenxue gave Zhang Yanshu a look, signaling her to keep working hard.
Zhang Yanshu gritted his teeth and said, "Second Princess, there's a chance that the poem at today's banquet could get out. If Princess Chaoyang really used someone else's poem and it gets exposed, wouldn't that affect the eldest princess's banquet?"
Gu Ruanci said bluntly, "Are you sick? I used someone else's poem to show off, so shouldn't I be the one affected? Not only will my reputation be ruined, but I'll also be accused of deceiving the princess. Hey, can someone warn the Zhou family about this? Find someone of note to claim the poem, then say I stole it, and tell me to stay out of the literary world. Let the literati of the Imperial State collectively denounce me, so that whenever there's a banquet that requires poetry in the future, they'll just remember it and make a joke of it."
Everyone was stunned when they heard Gu Ruanci's unorthodox words.
She had thought of all the opponent's next moves and explained the consequences so easily. In Lu Wenxue's eyes, she was an extremely strange person.
She thought to herself that there must be something fishy going on.
Zhang Yanshu was trapped here and couldn't get off the tiger.
"Princess Chaoyang, why are you being so unreasonable? I simply have doubts about your literary talent, and I have no intention of harming you. Aren't you feeling guilty about your reaction? If you could write another poem, wouldn't that prove your ability? You might even become famous in Dizhou City. Why not?"
Gu Ruanci looked at her coldly without saying a word.
"And we all know that when your biological mother, who betrayed the family, took you away, she had no money and certainly couldn't help you hire a decent teacher. It's reasonable for us to doubt your ability."
When Gu Ruanci heard her mention her mother and used the word "betraying the family", she felt a chill in her heart.
"Zhang Yanshu, pay attention to your manners!" This time Chen Suyue couldn't help but scold him directly.
"Ms. Chen is usually so steady, why did she get so involved in today's incident?"
Neither Zhang Yanshu nor Chen Suyue looks down on the other.
Gu Ruanci didn't let Chen Suyue argue with her, but said, "Miss Zhang, I now suspect that you are not the Shangshu Madam's biological child. Otherwise, you should find a way to prove it. I just have doubts about your background and don't want to hurt you. You will definitely not be upset, right? If your Shangshu Madam has another child who looks somewhat like you, it would be great. After all, Shangshu Madam has no other children after giving birth to you. My suspicion of you is reasonable."
When Zhang Yanshu heard this, his pupils almost exploded.
"Gu Ruanci, how dare you humiliate me like this?"
"When you mentioned someone else's biological mother in that joking tone, you should be prepared to be retaliated! Miss Zhang, I say again, if you have doubts about me, then find evidence to prove your suspicions, instead of using a servile tone to hide your prejudice and narrow-minded views and demanding that I prove anything. I don't owe you anything, and I don't need your trust."
Seeing that Zhang Yanshu had begun to hold his chest to catch his breath, she continued, "You repeatedly question me, yet you claim you're not hurting me, and you even accuse me of making excuses. So what are you doing here, forcing yourself to do something you don't have?"
"puff……"
Lu Hanyue was originally worried that Gu Ruanci might be too harsh and disrupt the entire banquet, but she didn't expect her to say something so vulgar...
Lu Shuyi was so confused. Could this county lady who casually said the word "fart" really write such an exquisite poem as the one just now?
Gu Ruanci continued, "Not only will the poem be spread today, but also the fact that Lady Mingyue failed to question me and forced you to take the blame. I want to see if everyone is more interested in my lying or your gang bullying."
Lu Wenxue, who was suddenly mentioned, looked at Gu Ruanci in surprise and asked, "What does this have to do with me?"
Gu Ruanci's tone changed. "So whether I wrote the poem just now or not is none of your business? I won, and you're upset, dissatisfied, wanting to cry, and angry out of shame, so you want to slander me?"
"That's enough. I'm going to host a good banquet. If you want to make a scene, go back to your homes!"
Lu Shuyi finally couldn't bear it anymore.
Her gaze finally fixed on Gu Ruanci, as if she was the culprit.
Gu Ruanci knew that she was forcing her to bow her head, but she already knew that the other party had no good intentions towards her, so there was really no need for her to put herself too hard. After all, her family and her own strength could support her pride.
She smiled directly and asked softly, "So, what the princess means is that someone is mocking my biological mother, but because it happened at your banquet, I should shut up and give you this respect, right?"
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