Empress Fenghua

Chapter 13 Pagoda Calligraphy
Princess Xinyang saw that the three Highnesses were full of interest, and all the ladies were also eager to try, so she simply asked the servants to move out of the exquisite pagoda bestowed by Emperor Cheng.

Princess Xinyang smiled triumphantly, "This is an object that my father gave me when I was Jiji in this palace. It is called Jiuzhuan Linlang Huanpeta. If anyone wins the first prize today, I will give her this exquisite pagoda! What do you think of the emperor?"

Everyone was surprised and praised, the jade pagoda was transparent and glowed with a faint white light, and they couldn't help but sigh.

Hua Zhong stared at Jiuzhuan Linlang Huanpeta, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu couldn't help praising, "This pagoda is really beautiful. You can tell how precious it is just by looking at the jade bell hanging from the corner of the pagoda!" Tsk tsk with distress in a blink of an eye, "I don't know who can take the lead, but also a blessed one. people!"

Hua Zhong smiled slightly, "This pagoda has nine layers of octagons, and the whole body is carved with a piece of high-quality white jade. It is delicate and moist, and the oily shine can be seen. The carving is even more perfect, without any flaws. The real beauty lies in the corners of the pagoda. The jade bells can move with the wind, and the sound is clear. The windows on each floor can be opened, and they are extremely flexible. Not to mention priceless, even a thousand dollars is not an exaggeration."

After hearing Hua Zhong's words, Lu's eyes flashed with surprise, "The princess is really generous!"

Hua Zhong bowed his head and said nothing, this pagoda is so precious, but Princess Xinyang gave it away easily, presumably the princess doesn't pay much attention to it.It can be seen that there are many treasures in the princess's mansion, which is enough to show that Emperor Cheng loves the princess, or—— guilt!
A trace of doubt flashed in the eyes of His Highness Ninth Prince, and he smiled and said, "Your Royal Sister is too generous. This exquisite pagoda was bestowed by my father, and it is extremely precious. Just talking about this carving skill, it is probably hard to find in the world. How about Choose something else!"

"It is precisely because it is so precious that it shows the love of the emperor for the emperor's sister." A sneer flashed on the corner of Ye Congjia's mouth, and it was fleeting.

His Royal Highness Ye Xinjia was overjoyed when she saw Princess Xinyang carrying this thing out.If Huayan wins, this Linglong Pagoda will belong to Huayan, what a great honor this is!

His Highness the Sixth Highness quickly praised, "Only this priceless treasure can attract all the ladies to do their best! If it's just a jade pendant, wouldn't it be a disappointment to the talents of the ladies? In my Highness's opinion, it's so good!"

Gu Shuangcheng stood up and bowed at this time, with a generous posture and thoughtful etiquette.Gu Shuangcheng said softly, "Your highnesses, princesses, courtiers, etc. have little talent and learning, but they have the opportunity to make your highness and princess happy. How dare you have other things because of your highness's appreciation? Even if you don't have a lot of money, the courtiers will try their best to perform."

"Your servants must do their best!" Although the ladies were dissatisfied with Gu Shuangcheng's words, they still echoed them.

Impatient with the flowers, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince felt that it was not appropriate to treat the precious things bestowed by Emperor Cheng as a reward.The important thing is not how precious this thing is, but that it was given to Princess Xinyang by Emperor Cheng.Ye Congjia took advantage of His Highness Sixth Prince's ignorance to facilitate this matter, presumably there must be something to write about afterwards.Gu Shuangcheng is really a virtuous person, but it's a pity that he doesn't know how to hide his edge, so he attracts hatred for no reason.

Princess Xinyang waved her hand and said with a smile, "If I rewarded it, how can I take it back? Do you want everyone to make fun of me for taking it out just to show off for everyone to watch? You just want to perform with all your heart."

A woman behind him murmured, "The princess said she was rewarded, but she is so troublesome. We all know that she is virtuous and generous!"

Another woman said in a low voice, "Keep your voice down! But I'm afraid that I won't win, and it's all because of Miss Ning. Who doesn't know how talented Miss Ning is."

"That's it!"

Hua Zhong sneered, disdainful of those who gossip behind their backs.

His Highness Ninth Prince's cold gaze swept over the crowd, and the two talkative women immediately fell silent, replaced by dignified smiles.

His Highness Ninth Prince smiled slightly, and said softly to Gu Shuangcheng, "I heard that Miss Gu wrote good calligraphy. I wonder if I am lucky enough to witness it today?"

Gu Shuangcheng's face was a little pale, and the corners of his mouth curled up into a forced smile, "Yes!"

Hua Zhong looked at Ye Yongjia who was sitting next to Xinyang, feeling an indescribable feeling in his heart.He has a gentle temperament and is not far from being hostile to others.This is the greatest warmth, but also the greatest weakness!

Gu Shuangcheng stepped forward and held up two declarations, but he himself walked behind the declarations.The crowd didn't see Gu Shuangcheng's figure, but after a while, they saw large, vigorous and vivid characters on the two pieces of rice paper.Gu Shuangcheng's pen and ink are smooth, the style of the pen is vigorous and free and easy, and it is as magnificent as a sword being on the verge of being triggered.

Hua Zhong couldn't help admiring and surging in his heart.A woman with such a majestic handwriting is definitely not comparable to her beautiful face.Although Hua Yan has outstanding talent and appearance, and exquisite skills, she is not as free and easy and generous after all.It's a pity that heaven is jealous of talents, and it is precisely because of Gu Shuangcheng's disdain to compete with others that she buried her tragic ending!

The eyes of His Highness Nine were full of surprises, and he couldn't help praising, "She is really a strange woman! Not only can she write with both hands, but she can also write between the lines with such majesty, without the slightest hesitation or frustration. She must be like a book, and Miss Gu is really the same." A person who is open-minded and open-minded!"

Gu Shuangcheng put down his pen, walked out from behind, and gave a slight salute, "Everyone is laughing!"

"Miss Gu is really humble!" His Royal Highness Ye Congjia said softly, "It's rare to be able to penetrate the back of the paper just by penetrating the wood. What's more, writing with both hands at the same time, the handwriting is splashed. I think Miss Gu has many years of skill."

Huayan lost her smile when she heard Ye Congjia's words, and there was a trace of sadness in her eyes.

Hua Zhong had a panoramic view, and a hatred was born in his heart.

Princess Xinyang looked at Gu Shuangcheng's handwriting and couldn't help reading it out. "Wishing the wine to the east wind, and calmly together, weeping Yang Zimo to the east of Luocheng. Always hand in hand at that time, traveling all over the fragrant bushes. Gathering and parting are in a hurry, and this hatred is endless. This year's flowers are better than last year's red. It's a pity that next year's flowers will be better. Who do you know? same?"

A trace of misery and resentment flashed in Xinyang's eyes, and he couldn't help being lost in thought.

His Highness the Sixth Highness Ye Xinjia raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes, and said in a serious voice, "Boldly look at Shuangcheng! Today is a happy day, why did you write such a miserable poem to make the princess sad? What is your intention?"

Hua Chong frowned, Ye Xinjia was just afraid that Gu Shuangcheng would steal Huayan's limelight, so she had no choice but to take this opportunity to suppress Gu Shuangcheng.However, if Princess Xinyang is really sad because of this, with her uncertain temperament, she might really blame Gu Shuangcheng!

Gu Shuangcheng behaved calmly, knelt on the ground, with a sense of grace and generosity. "I don't know what is the crime of the two cities?"

Ye Xinjia's eyes suddenly burst into flames, "You still dare to argue? Someone, send her out of the princess mansion!" Although Ye Xinjia spoke harshly, she still knew how to behave appropriately.Gu Shuangcheng is the eldest lady of Zhen Guogong's mansion, how could she gain face again?Now we can only see how Princess Xinyang defines this poem, which is both sunny and rainy, calm and compassionate!

It's a pity that Princess Xinyang was immersed in her own world, silent.

Seeing someone coming, he was about to take Gu Shuangcheng away. Wouldn't it be cheaper for Ning Huayan and hurt Gu Shuangcheng's face?

In desperation, Hua Zhong got up and shouted: "Wait..."

(End of this chapter)