usatvline Chapter 347 All Skills
Chapter 347 All Skills
Zhang Jinping was not very good at dealing with such occasions. After all, Qin Xuerong was in charge before, and although there were not many such opportunities, she was the one who mostly stood in their way.
So she looked at Shen Shuyi, not knowing how to start the conversation for a moment.
After all, she knew how powerful the second young lady was, and she didn't dare to be her master easily.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice, eunuch. Although Shuyi is not very talented, I am grateful to the queen for not abandoning me. I am willing to do my best for the queen."
After saying this, Shen Shuyi looked at Jinzhu who was standing beside him. Jinzhu understood and calmly stuffed a heavy purse into her father-in-law's hand.
The eunuch weighed it in his hand, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "If the second young lady can get the queen's special treatment, she will have a bright future."
After the father-in-law left, Zhang Jinping felt a little relieved.
Qin Xuerong's face didn't look good.
After all, at the last old lady's birthday party, Shen Shuyi stole the show and outshined Yu Jie'er in every way.
Now, in front of His Majesty and many nobles, Sister Ruoyu still lets her down. What should she do?
Zhang Jinping looked at Shen Shuyi and whispered, "Sister Yi, didn't you hurt your wrist a few days ago? Will it be a problem if you pick up a pen to write?"
Hearing this, Qin Xuerong looked at Shen Shuyi again, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Unfortunately, to her disappointment, Shen Shuyi just said, "Don't worry, Second Aunt, take good care of it for a while, it's not a big deal now."
Qin Xuerong said slowly with a hint of sourness: "It would be a good thing if you could stand out, but if you are not careful, you should be careful not to upset the noble man."
"Thank you for your advice, mother. But now I am in front of mother and can receive her teachings, while my elder sister is far away by the side of Concubine Jing, so there is no one to advise her." Shen Shuyi spoke softly, but his words were not polite at all.
Qin Xuerong sneered and said, "Don't worry about that. Sister Yu has been studying hard since she was young and has never slacked off. She is well-known in the capital for her music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She has even been praised by the Empress Dowager. There will be no mistakes."
Having said this, Qin Xuerong felt more confident.
Yes, that's right.
Last time, Shen Shuyi outshined Old Madam Shen at the banquet because the gift Yu Jieer sent was an embroidered screen, which was not as pleasing as Shen Shuyi's.
This time, they were facing each other head-on and competing openly. She didn't believe that Sister Yu would be defeated by a wild girl who had lived in the Jade Buddha Temple for several years.
Although she thought so, Qin Xuerong felt unsure in her heart.
After all, this was not the first time she had experienced Shen Shuyi's weird ways!
While Qin Xuerong was thinking about everything, there was a commotion in every family after hearing the oral instructions from Emperor Qianwu and the Empress Dowager.
After all, no matter what, being able to stand out in such occasions is always good for your reputation.
What's more, my sincere words can get a promise from Your Majesty.
It is a talisman for both oneself and the family.
In less than a cup of tea, the eunuchs and guards had set up the long table. Led by Shen Jingyu and Zhou Qiwen, the young ladies from each family came forward either reluctantly or eagerly.
Shen Shuyi naturally couldn't refuse anymore. After all, the eunuch had already reminded her that if she didn't take the stage at this time, she would be tactless.
She took off her cloak, stood up and walked to the center of the field.
In just a moment, dozens of graceful girls appeared on the empty and desolate grassland, among the large pieces of silver-white armor shining with cold light, and among the fluttering flags in the wind.
The girls formed a colorful landscape, adding a lot of bright warmth to this early winter.
Yao Huiyan also came on stage under Mrs. Wang's persuasion, while Shen Shuyi asked Yuping to pass a message to Zhao Xueqing, asking her to try it as well.
"It would be better if our Qingyuan Marquis Mansion didn't attract so much attention..." Zhao Xueqing's mother hesitated for a moment and advised.
Although she knew that Shen Shuyi was doing this for the good of the Marquis' Mansion, she was still a half-grown child after all, and there were some things that she would not be able to see clearly.
Now the brothers Bao Kun and Bao Peng are asked to take the stage, and Xue Qing is asked to join in the fun. She feels really uneasy.
Zhao Xueqing was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Mom, I want to try."
Her daughter had always been sensible. Facing her daughter's eager gaze, Mrs. Zhao was speechless for a moment and could only turn to look at Old Madam Zhao: "Mother..."
Madam Zhao was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "If you want to go, then use all your abilities."
Hearing this, Zhao Xueqing's face lit up, and she stood up and said, "Thank you, grandma."
Madam Zhao was worried and felt that everyone in the Marquis' Mansion was going crazy. They had clearly agreed before to stay out of the limelight and behave themselves, but now because of Shuyi's disturbance, why were none of them calm?
But since Old Madam Zhao had spoken, she couldn't say anything more even if she was worried.
Shen Shuyi chose a seat in a corner, which happened to be close to where Xiao Tingshan was. Noticing the man's gaze, Shen Shuyi raised her eyes and smiled at him.
This smile made Xiao Tingshan feel upset, and his gentle face immediately became a little gloomy.
This time, Lian Qiao took the initiative to follow him. In the past two days, she was busy helping him tinker with some things. Shen Shuyi let Jianpo follow her. In addition, Lian Cheng had prepared countless things for her, so Shen Shuyi was not afraid that Xiao Tingshan would do something bad again.
Thinking of this, Shen Shuyi raised his eyes and looked to the side of Xiao Tingshan. Meng Kuo was sitting there drinking. Although his position was not close to Xiao Tingshan, he was just in Shen Shuyi's sight.
A few days ago, she found an opportunity to let Jiuchou put the medicine given by Liancheng in Mengkuo's wine. She didn't know if he had noticed it now.
While he was thinking about it, the eunuch had already announced the rules of the competition, and Shen Shuyi withdrew his thoughts.
Generally speaking, it means writing a poem or a lyric within the time of a cup of tea, and it must be in line with the current situation. Both the handwriting and the poem must be within the scope of judgment.
The time given was very short and the task was to test women's ability in writing poetry, so overall it was not easy.
After all, unless they were daughters of high-ranking officials, ordinary women rarely had the opportunity to read and write.
Although the time was short, Shen Shuyi was not in a hurry to put pen to paper. When everyone seemed a little nervous, she calmly raised her eyes and looked around.
After a moment, they met eyes in the crowd.
Xie Jingchi sat in the center of the side of the courtiers. He wore a dark red robe with wide sleeves and a straight hem today, and a bright silk milky white double-breasted jacket with a pattern of inverted "Fu" embroidered with silver silk thread. It was really... eye-catching.
The man wore a hollow carved golden crown on his head, and had a handsome face with red lips and white teeth, as beautiful as jade. He was a particularly eye-catching touch of color in the hunting ground, and people could not take their eyes away.
I have to say, good-looking skin is always pleasing to the eye.
Even though there is no shortage of handsome men in and outside the court, Xie Jingchi, even though he looks lazy and spineless, still has a gap with others.