This was a good idea?
Han Yunxi was thunderstruck. She knew very well that between women, the most basic form of competition was the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song. However, these women had been fighting since they were young. Weren't they tired of it?
She was already tired of reading harem novels. What was so good about this idea?
Han Yunxi's interest was waning, but the crowd's excitement was ignited. They immediately became excited.
"Praising the plum blossoms is appropriate for the occasion. We won't let down this garden of flowers."
"I was just about to suggest that everyone compose a poem. We'll let Her Highness pick a few good ones and make them into a booklet. We'll send it to the empress later."
"Good, good, good. This idea is wonderful!"
… …
This group of women had been waiting for this opportunity from the start. Whether it was praising the plum blossoms, painting the plum blossoms, or playing the zither, they were all well prepared. How could it be difficult for them?
However, Han Yunxi was miserable. What did a trash di daughter who had been abandoned at a young age know? From her usual behavior and words, it was obvious that she was a vulgar person.
Her performance was too exciting!
Princess Changping chuckled as she looked towards Han Yunxi. "Imperial Qin Aunt, what do you think of praising the plum blossoms?"
Han Yunxi's mouth twitched. Before she could reply, the crowd had already started talking.
"You still haven't seen Qin Wangfei compose a poem? Today, everyone is in for a treat! "
"Qin Wangfei, I heard that you're a talented woman. The Duke of Qin admires your talent the most."
"Esteemed wangfei, you mustn't hide anything today. You must broaden everyone's horizons. Let everyone see what kind of talent His Highness Duke of Qin has set his eyes on!"
… …
Although these words sounded like flattery, they were actually mocking, cutting, and trying to kill her!
Han Yunxi took in the crowd's jealousy and unwillingness, but didn't take it to heart. You can be envious, jealous, and hateful. I'll keep my cool and clear.
Beside her, Duanmu Yao could no longer sit still. She smiled and said, "This princess is puzzled. How did esteemed wangfei marry into the Duke of Qin's household? So esteemed wangfei caught His Highness's eye because of her talent. This is truly … inconceivable. Why don't esteemed wangfei compose a poem first?"
Duanmu Yao's words were truly harsh. Everyone knew about the engagement between Han Yunxi and the Duke of Qin, but Duanmu Yao had chosen to say such a thing. This was a vicious slap to Han Yunxi's face.
Who knew that at this time, Princess Changping would actually add oil to the fire. Her face was full of shock. "Yi... Imperial Qin Aunt, did you think Imperial Qin Uncle married you because you learned from him? I didn't even know about it before! Am I right? "
How should Han Yunxi answer?
If she answered yes and couldn't prove her talent, wouldn't she be laughed at?
If she answered no, Duanmu Yao and Princess Changping would definitely use her engagement and the fact that she'd walked into the Duke of Qin's household to humiliate her.
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Han Yunxi, waiting for her to answer with schadenfreude.
"Is that not the case? Esteemed wangfei, why don't you say something? "Duanmu Yao smiled Cold.
Just as everyone was waiting for Han Yunxi to be at a loss, Han Yunxi smiled faintly. She was especially beautiful and confident. She unhurriedly said, "Talent can be considered one of the reasons."
This woman's tone wasn't small!
"Hehe, looks like everyone guessed correctly. Imperial Qin Aunt's talent isn't ordinary. Let's wait and see today!" Princess Changping's tone changed.
Duanmu Yao's face was full of disdain. "Then would Qin Wangfei please compose a plum blossom poem first?"
"That's right, you must compose one first! Hurry! "Princess Changping impatiently urged.
She was nervous!
Everyone's eyes never left Han Yunxi. Even the men present, including Long Tianmo, looked over.
Han Yunxi was definitely riding a tiger and couldn't get off. She actually dared to speak so arrogantly. Let's see how she'll deal with this.
But who knew that Han Yunxi would seriously ask, "Princess Changping, are you sure you want me to go first?"
Princess Changping was startled, but immediately nodded. "What's there to be sure about? Imperial Qin Aunt, don't dawdle. It's not like you have any ability, so why are you dawdling? Can't you see that everyone's waiting? I'm looking forward to it! "
Duanmu Yao smiled arrogantly. "Esteemed wangfei, don't … be so modest! Let's begin. "
Han Yunxi, this princess must see how you can open your mouth today!
The entire crowd quieted down as everyone waited. The tension in the air gradually dissipated.
However, Han Yunxi looked towards Duanmu Yao again. "Princess Rongle is a guest, so let her go first."
Excuses! Excuses!
Han Yunxi, you're finished. I knew you couldn't do it!
Before Duanmu Yao could reply, Princess Changping spoke up. "Imperial Qin Aunt, you really know how to joke. Princess Rongle is Cloud Realm Continent's most famous female poet. She's already published multiple poetry anthologies. Our Imperial Academy's textbooks contain her poems as well. We all know how to memorize a few! Of course she has to be the finale. You should go first! "
Duanmu Yao's face was full of pride as she accepted Princess Changping's exaggeration.
Han Yunxi smiled insincerely. Why didn't Changping say she grew up reading Duanmu Yao's poems?
"How about that Miss Xu go first?" Han Yunxi declined again, looking towards Xu Yourong.
Princess Changping immediately added, "Imperial Qin Aunt, she only has five or six poems a year that can be included in the anthologies. Don't let her make a fool of herself. You two aren't on the same level. "
"Then which one of you can go first?" Han Yunxi sighed with emotion.
Princess Changping was amused. She knew Han Yunxi would be anxious. She calmly introduced, "Imperial Qin Aunt, that one is the daughter of the Minister of Rites, Shangguan Qing. She could compose poems at the age of three and was famous in the capital at seven. That one is the Duke Family's Seventh Young Miss Su Yingxue. Her poems are well-known in the capital. Also, also, this one is even more extraordinary. Her poems make even the Grand Scholar admit his inferiority … "
Princess Changping flaunted a bit before smiling. "Of course, none of them can enter Imperial Qin Uncle's eyes. They can't compare to you, so don't decline anymore. Come on, have a poem!"
Han Yunxi was truly frightened. She didn't expect there to be so many experts. But if Princess Changping wanted to use these methods to raise her up, then make her fall even more miserably, then she was gravely mistaken!
She lazily stretched her waist and looked at the crowd. Smiling, she said, "Changping, you mean to say that they're all inferior to me. If I go first, then they won't have to waste any more time, right?"
When these words came out, everyone was stunned. Princess Changping sucked in a breath of cold air. What did Han Yunxi mean by these words? Her tone was even more arrogant than before!
"Changping, is that right?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Princess Changping couldn't believe it, but she still nodded resolutely. "Yes!"
Han Yunxi, since you want to court death, then I'll let you die even more miserably!
Han Yunxi nodded her head in satisfaction. She really didn't want to listen to a bunch of women composing poems in such a genteel manner.
At this time, Duanmu Yao couldn't help but ask, "Does esteemed wangfei mean that you want to have a one-on-one competition with this princess?"
As if afraid that Han Yunxi wouldn't answer, she imitated the tone Han Yunxi used to ask Princess Changping. "Is that right?"
Who knew that Han Yunxi wouldn't even think before replying, "Of course it is."
This...
Duanmu Yao didn't expect this and immediately said, "Then don't dawdle, you can start!"
However, Han Yunxi sighed softly and said, "Ai, I'm afraid that if my poem is too good, you'll be too embarrassed to compose another one. I'll give you a chance. You go first."
Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone present heard it clearly.
This woman was too arrogant!
She was arrogant to the point of ignorance. She actually dared to provoke Princess Rongle, the publicly acknowledged talented woman?
Duanmu Yao angrily stood up and glared at Han Yunxi with wide, Cold eyes. This woman was using her own ignorance to humiliate her!
She couldn't take it anymore and directly called out her name. "Han Yunxi, if you can defeat this princess today, then this princess will never compose any more poems!"
However, Han Yunxi didn't even think about it before replying straightforwardly, "No problem!"
"You!" Duanmu Yao couldn't believe her ears. Seeing the fearless light in Han Yunxi's eyes, she suddenly felt an inexplicable fear. However, she quickly ignored it. Not to mention that this woman hadn't received any education and didn't know how to compose poems. Even if she did, there was no way she could beat her!
"If you lose, you'll take the initiative to leave the Duke of Qin's residence!" Duanmu Yao emphasized each and every word, her voice echoing throughout the entire hall.
"Alright." Han Yunxi indifferently replied. Her tone was light, but everyone was inexplicably shocked.
"You first!" Duanmu Yao didn't relent.
This time, Han Yunxi didn't refuse. She took a sip of tea and unhurriedly recited one of Grandpa Mao's classic quatrains.
"Wind and rain send spring back, snow and wind welcome spring. Already a thousand feet of ice on the precipice, flowers still bloom … "
By this point, the entire hall had already sunk into silence. Everyone's souls seemed to have been hooked as they listened attentively, waiting for Han Yunxi to continue. Princess Changping and Duanmu Yao looked at each other, their expressions gradually changing.
Han Yunxi paused, then smiled faintly before continuing, "Beauty doesn't strive for spring, but reaps spring when it arrives. When the mountain flowers bloom, she … smiles in the midst of the thicket! "
When she finished reciting, Princess Changping was stunned. As for Duanmu Yao, she only felt that the entire world had quieted down after Han Yunxi's last three words, 'smiles in the midst of the thicket'. It was so quiet that she could only hear her own heartbeat. Thump! Thump! Thump!
Heavens!
Did … did she hear wrongly? Was she … dreaming?
How could there be such a wonderful poem in this world?
It was so wonderful that even though it came from Han Yunxi's mouth, she couldn't help but be willing to accept its goodness, its wonder!
When praising plum blossoms, other than praising the character of the plum blossoms, it mostly expressed the poet's loftiness and self-admiration. However, Han Yunxi's poem was completely different. That line, 'When the mountain flowers bloom, she smiles in the midst of the thicket', simply defeated all the other masterpieces. It expressed a humble, refined, and magnanimous attitude!
Duanmu Yao looked at Han Yunxi in disbelief, then fell heavily to the ground, her beautiful face drained of color.
At this time, everyone was still carefully savoring Han Yunxi's two lines. They were incomparably surprised and shocked!
After a long, long silence, Long Tianmo suddenly clapped loudly. "Good! Excellent! Wonderful! Imperial Qin Aunt, you've truly hidden your depths. Today, you've finally opened everyone's eyes! "
Long Tianmo was too surprised. Even if it was a man, he didn't have the integrity and bearing of that poem!
The words were like the person, and the poem was also like the person.
This woman was indeed very arrogant, but she had the qualifications to be arrogant.
She really was a strange woman. How many more stunning aspects of her had yet to be revealed?
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