After Xu Ruoxi, there were other noble ladies who giggled and asked who was next. However, with Princess Rongya and Xu Ruoxi in front of them, no one was willing to be the next person to make a fool of themselves.
Xu Ruoxi's face flushed red and she felt somewhat uncomfortable, but she tried her best to maintain her frosty expression, "Since it's a festival, just write a character."
Those present were all educated, so they naturally understood whether Xu Ruoxi's writing was good or bad, and they all clapped their hands in admiration. Zhao Jin said, "Ruoxi's calligraphy has improved again. I think that in the entire capital, only the Eighth Prince's calligraphy can compare."
Only Jiang Ruan's eyes flashed with a trace of understanding. Xu Ruoxi's appearance showed that she admired Jinying Wang, Xiao Shao. Women always wanted to show their best side in front of their sweetheart. No matter how virtuous Xu Ruoxi usually was, in front of the person she liked, she would always be an ordinary girl. Thinking of this, Jiang Ruan had some admiration for Xu Ruoxi. Not all women had the courage to put down their airs in front of their sweetheart and only be willing to blossom for him.
The person who spoke was Princess Rong Ya of Gong Qin fu. She was beautiful and had a gentle personality. Her gaze drifted to the youth in black on Qing Song Boat.
In the silence, a cautious voice sounded, "Second Jiejie, don't you play the zither very well? Why don't you play as well? Dan niang really wants to hear you play the seven-stringed zither."
Xuan Li smiled faintly and shook his head, "Is that so? I feel that the painting is somewhat impetuous. "
On Qing Song Boat, the Fifth Prince propped up his chin and said to Xuan Li, "Princess Rong Ya's painting is interesting, and her temperament is also very cute." These words seemed inexplicable, but in reality, there was a hint of probing. Princess Rong Ya was the pearl in Gong Qin's palm. If he could gain Princess Rong Ya's favor, Gong Qin would inevitably become a force that could not be underestimated.
The person who spoke was Xu Ruoxi. Hearing her words, the few people at the table, except for Jiang Ruan, all showed flabbergasted expressions. Xu Ruoxi was usually aloof and aloof. She had no interest in these fights for fame and profit, and in competitions like clowns. Why would she take the initiative to make such a suggestion today?
In Jiang Ruan's eyes, just like in her previous life, Jinying Wang was the dream of all the women in the Jin dynasty. Unfortunately, Xiao Shao was an unromantic blockhead, and many hearts were wronged.
When Xu Ruoxi put down her brush, the maidservant showed the words she had written in front of everyone. It was just a simple "fortune" character, but it was written in a grand and round manner. It was unspeakably simple and square. It was said that seeing calligraphy was the same as seeing the person. In her previous life, she had suffered at the hands of the Eighth Prince, so she did not believe in these words. However, looking at this calligraphy, she could not help but praise it in her heart.
The surrounding noble ladies all voiced their assent repeatedly. A maidservant brought over the Hui ink and Xuan paper. Royal Princess Rong Ya could actually be considered a talented person. She knew that she would not be able to compete with Jiang Su Su today, so she decided to take a different approach. Drawing did not take long, and very quickly, the maidservant slowly unfolded the Xuan paper. Royal Princess Rong Ya put down her brush and said, "I have made a fool of myself."
There was not a talent. The men on Qing Song Fu character Ruoxi Was not the men, and the men and the one of the man of. the one, one 'Rui Fu did not have, Wang. The women on Ling Long Boat would show what they were good at, and the one who got the most praise from the people on Qing Song Fu would win.
Xu Ruoxi was the daughter of a scholar of Hanlin Academy. She came from a scholarly family and had been immersed in books since she was a child. Her handwriting was quite good. She was still young, so when the maidservant brought the Xuan paper to her, she started writing without hesitation.
Xu Ruoxi's behavior surprised the women. They were frequent guests on Ling Long Boat. In the past, Xu Ruoxi had never participated. This year, her abrupt appearance made people feel strange.
Pausing was a taboo in writing. She wrote fluently, and her expression was extremely focused. Xu Ruoxi was a beautiful girl, but she was usually too aloof, causing people to overlook her facial features. At this moment, she was immersed in the world of writing. Her facial features were soft, and there was a special kind of gentleness.
Princess Rong Ya smiled and said, "What does Miss Xu want to compete?"
"What are you talking about?" Dong Yinger smiled and said, "Our Ruoxi is a woman, and the Eighth Prince is a man. If a man and a woman compete, doesn't the Eighth Prince have an advantage?"
Jiang Ruan was still watching from the sidelines when she heard a delicate and timid voice say, "Since Princess Rong Ya has started, let me do the next one."
Princess Rong Ya smiled and said, "Since this is the case, I will start first and draw a picture."
She was drawing a picture of spring plum blossoms. There was a tree trunk in the snow, and the trunk was covered by a thick layer of snow. Nothing could be seen, but there were two butterflies. Presumably, they were attracted by the fragrance of the plum blossoms under the snow.
Another woman echoed, "That's right. I wonder who will get the rabbit lantern this year."
The Fifth Prince narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "Eighth Younger Brother's standards have always been high."
Xu Ruoxi returned to her seat. Her behavior had already attracted the attention of many young masters on the Qing Song Boat. However, ever since she returned to her seat, she had been sullen and turned a blind eye to those admiring gazes. She had let down many good intentions for no reason.
Quite a few people on Qing Song Boat had already noticed her. Some young masters said, "She really has both looks and talent. She comes from a scholarly family!"
This painting was not considered much. Fortunately, the artistic conception was outstanding and the composition was ingenious. As soon as the scroll was unfolded, it won the praise of the crowd. A trace of pride flashed across Princess Rong Ya's face. She quietly glanced at the black-clothed youth on the neighboring boat. She found that he was only drinking his tea with his head lowered and did not look in her direction. She could not help but feel somewhat disappointed.
Although the handwriting was somewhat old-fashioned, it was square and imposing. At a glance, it was awe-inspiring. Xu Ruoxi was like this handwriting, a person who dared to love and hate.
Jiang Ruan's eyes slightly narrowed as she looked at the person who had spoken. Jiang Dan looked at the corner of her clothes anxiously, as if she was somewhat afraid. But in the end, she had said those words.
Jiang Su Su, who was sitting next to her, looked at Jiang Dan with some astonishment. Her small face blushed slightly, "Dan niang, how can I play the seven-stringed zither?" Her eyes were full of uneasiness, as moving as a frightened deer.
Everyone laughed again. Amidst the praises, Xu Ruoxi quietly glanced at Qing Song Boat again. Then, she frowned and her eyes dimmed.
Just as she finished speaking, the surroundings fell into silence again. In previous years, the noble ladies had all volunteered to show off their skills because of Jiang Su Su. It was not that they wanted to fight for first place, but if they could seize the opportunity to make a name for themselves, it would also be an excellent deal. This year, however, because of the presence of the Eighth Prince and Jinying Wang, one of them was a noble prince who did not attract the attention of the world, and the other was an extremely cold and aloof marquis. Moreover, they were extremely outstanding. The noble ladies seemed to be shy and no one took the initiative to speak.
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