The Villain's Heart Black Moonlight

When everyone's works are put together, Chi Chu's work stands out more.

Even the young master surnamed Wang showed an expression of self-admiration on his face.

In fact, although this dynasty is accustomed to using plain drawing, it does not mean that people cannot accept other methods. On the contrary, it is unwise to pursue meticulousness and detail at this time.

Kangdi nodded slightly with satisfaction: "You are all very talented. In just one stick of incense, you have created so many beautiful works."

"I am very pleased that the Daning Dynasty has talents like you. As for the top picture on the list... My dear ministers, what do you think?"

Kangdi said this and looked at the people below.

Several ministers began to express their opinions one after another, but their general meanings were the same - Tang Qingyuan's poems were better, but in terms of painting skills, Chi Chu and Wang Gongzi were better.

On the screen, Chi Chu has a clear advantage.

As for the top spot...

It depends on your majesty's decision.

Kangdi seemed to habitually throw the question to Cen Jinzhao. He turned his head to look in Cen Jinzhao's direction and asked, "What do you think, Prime Minister Cen?"

"In terms of overall effect, I think the Sixth Princess's is better and more worthy of the title of the top spot."

Cen Jinzhao spoke expressionlessly, and there seemed to be no bias in his tone.

"Yeah." Kangdi nodded, his mood unremarkable. "What do other people think?"

"I think Miss Tang's poems are actually very well written, but Prime Minister Cen is right. This is a painting competition, and the Sixth Princess is indeed more worthy of the title of the top."

Another respected old minister also stood up, bowed and spoke.

Although the other party's position is not particularly high, his character and integrity are well-known in the current dynasty. He is also an old minister of the previous generation and has a lot of say.

At this point, things have probably been settled.

Although Ning Yingyue's expression was extremely ugly, and although some people present couldn't help but feel regretful, they all understood that judging from His Majesty's current performance, he was probably satisfied with the result.

Even if the Sixth Princess has little presence, she is still a real royal princess.

Just when Kangdi was about to make the final decision, a female voice suddenly rang out.

"I have objections!"

The voice came from Tang Qingyuan.

She stood in the crowd with ease, not caring at all that all eyes were focused on her at that moment.

"Any objections?" Kangdi frowned and asked.

His tone was okay. After all, Tang Qingyuan was usually very reliable and he admired this girl. She had even saved the empress dowager's life before.

"I think that although the Sixth Princess's paintings are good, her painting method is different from everyone else's, so it is more outstanding and superior... If we talk about painting skills, she should use a different painting method to better show it."

Tang Qingyuan spoke.

She was feeling quite upset at this moment, and her previous guesses came to her mind——

She is now basically certain that Chi Chu is most likely the same as herself, and she has also been reborn!

Otherwise, she would not believe that the usually taciturn and unknown Sixth Princess could think of such a method in such a short period of time in such an occasion. She must have been prepared for it a long time ago.

But...why are things developing differently now than I remember?

Tang Qingyuan didn't have time to think too much, she only knew that she must not let Chi Chu take away her attention so easily!

This potential sense of crisis made her feel unprecedentedly panicked.

He stood up and said these words without even analyzing the pros and cons.

Unlike what she had imagined, not only did the people in the banquet hall not agree with her opinion, but they all fell silent and opened their mouths, not knowing what to say.

This rarely happens after Tang Qingyuan's rebirth.

Her expression changed slightly, but she still insisted on her opinion and said, "I think it would be hard to convince others if you win the first place just because of your different painting style."

After she said this, she glanced in Chi Chu's direction out of the corner of her eye.

I hope to see the other party's disappointed and panicked expression. After all, the top spot is right in front of me, but it is being questioned. Anyone would feel a sense of urgency.

However... that one glance made her feel nervous even though she had been confident of winning.

Chi Chu's expression hardly changed. There was even a slight smile on her face, which made her look soft and cute. Her eyes were calm and clear, as if she could see through all her thoughts.

"..."

Tang Qingyuan withdrew his gaze in a panic.

The hands at her sides tightened uncontrollably.

"So, little girl of the Tang family, what you mean is that the Sixth Princess is not suitable to be at the top of the list?"

"That's right."

Tang Qingyuan bit her lower lip and replied.

At this moment, let alone Kangdi, even Ning Hekun, who had a very favorable impression of her, frowned with a not very happy expression.

In his eyes, Tang Qingyuan has always been a smart girl who knows when to advance and when to retreat, and she would never do anything that would embarrass him. This was the first time she had said something so outrageous.

And the target is Chi Chu...

To be precise, it was Chi Chu again.

He admitted that his sister was very different from what he had imagined, which made it hard not to doubt him, but it was inappropriate to refute everyone's opinions in such an occasion.

"There is no first in literature, and no second in martial arts." Just when the atmosphere was awkward, a soft voice sounded, "Painting is a very subjective thing. What Miss Tang said is actually reasonable. Sometimes it is difficult to convince others with one style of painting. But..."

Her voice paused here.

The girl's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she wanted to defend herself, but for a moment she didn't know where to start.

An indifferent male voice smoothly took over: "But this competition does not have any requirements for the painting style. The Sixth Princess's approach is reasonable, and her strength is obvious to all. If Miss Tang is dissatisfied, she can also use this painting method."

It was Cen Jinzhao’s voice.

When he said this, he lightly raised his eyelids, his tone indifferent and slightly sarcastic: "It's a pity that you didn't think of it at the time, Miss Tang."

Tang Qingyuan's face suddenly turned pale and blue.

Emperor Kang glanced at Cen Jinchao who suddenly spoke with an ambiguous look - this Prime Minister Cen didn't seem like someone who would meddle in other people's business, but he said these words at this moment.

But these words...do make sense.

Kangdi did not refute but nodded. After what happened, he was not very interested anymore and slowly spoke to define the matter.

"I think what Prime Minister Cen said makes sense. This competition does not have any specific painting styles. The Sixth Princess's approach is within the scope and indeed has the best effect. It is for sure that the Sixth Princess will be the top of the list this time."

As he said this, he looked at Tang Qingyuan and said in a cold tone, "Little girl of the Tang family, please sit back."

Tang Qingyuan: "..."

She opened her mouth and cold sweat broke out on her back without her noticing.

She turned her head and met the gaze of Ning Hekun on the other side. At this moment, his eyes were a little cold, without the gentleness of the past, and there was only a hint of disappointment.

Tang Qingyuan didn't say anything else. He closed his eyes, bowed, and sat back in his seat.

"My daughter obeys the order."