Loyang Jin

Along with Princess Changping, everyone came to Ling Jingshu's poems and paintings.

Princess Fumin had a sneer and disdain on her face and glanced at it casually.

When the poems and paintings came into view, Princess Fumin's pupils suddenly shrank, and her expression quietly changed.

Compared to the brightly colored lotus picture just now, the one in front of me did not use any paint, only water-dyed ink. Although it is only in black and white, it makes people feel that the lotus leaves in this pond are swaying gently in the wind, which is extremely beautiful.

There are four poems inscribed in the upper left corner.

Living in sludge, unstained mud, white stems buried in the ground no one knows.

In the vibrant red, green and clear waters, the pond is filled with fragrance without waiting for the wind.

The beauty and character of the lotus are revealed in these few lines of poetry. Especially the last sentence "Don't wait for the wind to fill the pond with fragrance" is the finishing touch. It adds a lot of color to this picture of chanting lotuses.

What a Ling Jingshu!

What a picture of chanting lotuses!

Princess Fumin has excellent poetry and painting skills, so she is certainly not a vulgar, ignorant and visionary person. On the contrary, her appreciation is definitely above the standard.

Because of this, she could tell at a glance that Ling Jingshu's poem and painting was better than hers...

"Don't wait for the wind to come, the fragrance will fill the pond," Princess Changping recited this sentence repeatedly, with a look of appreciation on her face: "Good, what a man, don't wait for the wind to come, the fragrance will fill the pond! Well written, wonderfully written!"

Su Ying's eyes also shone with brilliance, and she looked at Ling Jingshu intently, as if she was seeing her for the first time: "Miss Ling Jiu accomplished it in one fell swoop during a cup of tea. It's even better to draw good poems. It's really admirable."

Even if it were her, she might not be able to paint such a masterpiece in such a short time.

Talented people always make people respect them more.

Jiang Rongyue couldn't help but praise: "The paintings are really good, and the poems are also very good." She then smiled and winked at Su Ying: "Sister Su is good at poetry, calligraphy and painting, and has the reputation of being the most talented woman in the capital. It seems that I have met my opponent today!”

Su Ying smiled slightly: "There are people outside the world, and there is a world outside the world. I have always been cautious and never dare to be complacent. I saw Miss Ling Jiu's poems and paintings today, and I also feel that they are of great benefit."

Ling Jingshu took over the conversation with a smile: "Miss Jiang Third, Miss Su Er, don't praise me. I also boldly showed off my shame today, but I didn't expect to win everyone's favor. I'm really frightened in my heart."

"That's all, you don't have to be modest." Princess Changping smiled and said, "Since everyone praised you in unison, it's because your poems and paintings are really good. What's more, what's even more amazing is that you used it in a very short time. A lamp It was done by tea time and it was amazing. ”

There was no arrogance on Ling Jingshu's face, and she replied humbly: "This is a habit I have developed since I was a child. Before painting or writing poems, I have to draw a rough draft. I will not start until I have thought everything through."

No wonder everyone was busy before but she remained motionless.

It turns out that I have a plan in mind!

Princess Changping's eyes were more appreciative, and then she glanced at the earth-colored Princess Fumin.

Who is high and who is low, who loses and who wins can be known at a glance.

There is no need to say it out loud, lest Fumin, who wants to save face, become even more embarrassed. However, the previous bet is still ringing in my ears. How should it end at this time?

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The meaning of Princess Changping's glance was quite subtle.

The rich ladies present were also paying attention to Princess Fumin's every move. All I have in mind is the same question.

With Princess Fumin's pride and willfulness, will she really fulfill her promise and jump into the lake to pick lotus flowers? Or is it a shameless act?

No matter what the reaction was, in short, there was something good to watch today!

Princess Fumin just felt that everyone was waiting for her to be embarrassed. Her pretty face suddenly turned red and then white, and her complexion changed wonderfully.

I am willing to admit defeat!

Isn't it just jumping into the lake? Just jump once!

These words have rushed to my lips, but I haven't been able to spit them out.

At this moment, Ling Jingshu's voice sounded: "Your Royal Highness, Princess Fumin is good at poetry and painting, and she is better than me. I was disturbed by my words just now, so I missed an extra stroke and had to add a lotus leaf. It affects the artistic conception and perfection of the whole painting. Let me say it shamelessly. How about a tie between me and Princess Fumin this time?"

It gave Princess Fumin enough face and fully demonstrated her tolerance and generosity.

Princess Changping did not want to see Princess Fumin jumping into the lake to pick lotus flowers. After all, Princess Fumin was her cousin. If such a big person was lost in her house, not only would Fumin be embarrassed, but her cousin and master would also be disgraced.

It would be best for Ling Jingshu to take a step back now.

The appreciation that Princess Changping had in her heart suddenly increased to seven or eight points. He also developed a great liking for Ling Jingshu: "Well, since you said so, I will judge you two as equals."

After saying that, he looked at Princess Fumin meaningfully: "Fumin, what do you think?"

Princess Fumin lost all her dignity this time.

She didn't want any mercy from Ling Jingshu!

But not nodding means that she will jump into the lake... The people present are all the most famous ladies in the capital. If she is humiliated in front of them, how can she, a dignified princess, have the face to appear in front of them in the future?

Princess Fumin moved her lips and finally squeezed out a few words: "I listen to my cousin."

For the arrogant Princess Fumin, this was undoubtedly a sign of weakness.

Ling Jingshu saw it and felt extremely happy in her heart. However, it’s better not to beat up the drowned dog. She came to the banquet today not to deal with a mere Princess Fumin.

Her real target has always been Princess Changping.

She wanted to leave a deep and indelible impression on Princess Changping - a good impression of course. From now on, I can smoothly enter Princess Changping's sight and appear around Princess Changping.

On the long road to revenge, take the most important step first.

Ling Jingshu thought to herself, without showing any expression on her face, and said with a smile: "Today I have the honor to learn Princess Fumin's poems and paintings. It is indeed my blessing. Thank you Princess Fumin for your teaching."

Princess Fumin, holding back her suffocation, responded with great reluctance: "Your poems and paintings are really eye-opening to me. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely ask for advice again."

Don't be so careless next time, you must win this round.

Ling Jingshu said with a smile: "If the princess is interested, I will definitely accompany you at any time. I'm afraid that after today, I may not have the opportunity to get together with the princess in the future!"

Princess Changping smiled casually and said: "What's so difficult about this? I often hold banquets in this palace, and I will just send you an invitation from now on."

This was what Ling Jingshu was waiting for, and she thanked him with a smile.

Ling Jingyan and Jiang on the side looked much more excited and happy than Ling Jingshu. To be able to make the proud Princess Fumin bow her head, Ah Shu's performance today was so wonderful!

What a long breath of sulking!