The girls' mouths were dry as they talked, and they felt that the meaning was still unfinished.
Xie Yunxi listened for a long time, and the more she listened, the happier she felt.
Fortunately, she didn't take the initiative to show off just now, otherwise, she would be embarrassed and embarrassed in front of a group of talented ladies. Looking at the concubine with a calm expression, Xie Yunxi's hard-pressed injustice suddenly came to her heart.
Why did his father Xie Jun's extraordinary talents be inherited by Xie Mingxi?
She obviously works very hard, but her studies have always been mediocre. She has neither Xie Jun's extraordinary talent nor the quick wit of Princess Yongning. Every time she sees the disappointed eyes of her parents, her heart feels like being pricked by needles.
Uncomfortable.
Sometimes she would even have thoughts that she shouldn't have in frustration.
Both her parents are extremely intelligent, but she has no talent for reading. She is mediocre in playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even her appearance is not similar to her parents... Could it be that she is not her biological child?
This ridiculous and ridiculous thought passed by in a flash and was immediately thrown out of mind!
How is this possible!
She was born as the legitimate daughter of the Xie family!
Her maternal grandfather, King Huainan, had always been very fond of her, and her mother, Princess Yongning, regarded her as the apple of her eye. Even if she was sometimes harsh, she was always for her own good.
Her mother has paved a broad road for her. She must go on steadily, show her brilliance, become a talented girl that attracts everyone's attention, and be selected as the prince's concubine. Only then will her mother's hard work be worth it!
Xie Yunxi took a deep breath and turned to talk to Xie Mingxi: "Have you learned anything from listening for a long time?"
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "A lot has been gained!"
After decades, listening to girls "of the same age" solving problems was interesting, and it also gave her a clearer understanding of the abilities of her classmates.
Xie Yunxi obviously did not hear the deep meaning of Xie Mingxi's words. She breathed a sigh of relief and reminded in a low voice: "In short, you must listen carefully today so that you know what you are doing so that you can be more confident during the exam."
If you do well in the exam, I can go to Lianchi Academy!
Xie Yunxi's eyes were urgent and his tone was unprecedentedly sincere.
In the eyes of others, Xie Yunxi cares very much about her concubine, and the love between sisters can be seen everywhere.
Xie Mingxi's performance seemed too perfunctory: "Thank you, second sister, for reminding me."
Xie Yunxi was still waiting for further instructions, but when she saw Sheng Jinyue frequently looking at her with unkind eyes, she had no choice but to give up. She quickly went over and chatted and laughed with Sheng Jinyue in a low voice.
…
It was almost noon, Sheng Jinyue stood up and said with a smile: "It's getting late, everyone must be tired and hungry! I have ordered people to set up a flower banquet in the pavilion in the garden. After the meal, we can play the piano and play chess.
Or practice calligraphy and painting, or throw pots and arrows for fun."
Yin Xiaoxiao was the first to stand up with a smile: "I have been hungry for a long time. I want to have a taste of your mansion's flower banquet today."
All the girls got up together.
When it comes to eating, Xie Mingxi also changed from her previous laziness, and her eyes became brighter: "It's a flower banquet, but all the dishes are made with flowers?"
Sheng Jinyue: "..."
All dishes are made with flowers... It's easy to say that. There are only a few chefs with such skills in the entire capital. Almost all of them have gone to the palace to serve as royal chefs.
Of course there are several chefs with excellent cooking skills in the Huainan Palace. A lot of effort was put into preparing the flower banquet today. However, the flower banquet was just a gimmick. There were only five or six dishes with flowers as the main ingredients.
Xie Yunxi immediately smoothed things over with a smile: "Flowers are brought to the banquet for the sake of freshness and fun. Cousin Jinyue has ordered the kitchen to carefully prepare many delicious dishes!"
Xiao Yuhan smiled and agreed: "Sister Sheng's kindness, we must not let it down today."
Yin Xiaoxiao and others nodded together.
Li Xiangru smiled unhurriedly: "Speaking of the flower banquet, last year on the Queen Mother's birthday, I went to the palace with my grandmother to meet the Queen Mother. I was lucky enough to taste the flower banquet in the palace."
In a few light sentences, it was obvious that the flower banquet was not the focus, but that he was qualified to enter the palace to congratulate Queen Mother Li on her birthday.
The Li family is a prominent family in the capital. Empress Dowager Li is from the Li family, and she and Li Ge are brothers and sisters of the same clan. Li Xiangru is Empress Dowager Li's natal niece and granddaughter, and has the right to visit the palace.
There was a trace of envy in Yan Zhenzhen's eyes: "I have never been to the palace before in my life! Sister Li, will you tell me about the situation in Cining Palace later?"
Li Xiangru responded with a smile.
Sheng Jinyue curled her lips: "What's so strange about entering the palace? Every Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year's Day, I have to enter the palace to kowtow to the imperial aunt!"
Although the Li family is powerful, they are descendants of the family. They are not as strong and confident as the real royal family members.
Sheng Jinyue opened her mouth, and the smile on Li Xiangru's face faded slightly.
...No one is trying to smooth things over.
A group of half-grown girls, all of whom are very competitive, and no one is convinced. Who wants to miss the opportunity to watch the excitement?
Xie Mingxi, the initiator of the figurines, slowly raised his feet and walked forward.
…
After entering the garden, the slightly awkward and dull atmosphere was relieved.
Spring is the time for flower appreciation. The garden of Huainan Prince's Mansion is quite elegantly repaired, with flowers, plants and trees within sight, and beautiful scenery everywhere.
Suddenly a group of colorful butterflies flew over.
The eyes of the eleven or twelve year old girls are all bright.
This group of colorful butterflies is numerous, colorful, and fluttering. At first glance, it is extremely gorgeous.
Sheng Jinyue's face lit up: "I like butterflies the most. My grandfather specially ordered people to collect various varieties of colorful butterflies and keep them in the garden for me to enjoy."
Xie Yunxi answered with a smile: "Yes! My grandfather is so considerate, and I benefit a lot from it. In the spring, there will be colorful butterflies to enjoy!"
One sentence hit Sheng Jinyue's itch.
Sheng Jinyue suddenly felt that Xie Yunxi was cute and cute, and smiled at Xie Yunxi and said, "If you like it, come and stay for a few days."
Xie Yunxi spent half of his time living in Huainan Palace and nodded with a smile when he heard this.
Li Xiangru was overtaken by Sheng Jinyue just now, and she felt suffocated in her heart. She smiled calmly and said: "I also like these colorful butterflies very much. Later, we will each show our talents, and Sister Sheng will be generous."
Let’s use these colorful butterflies as a lottery gift. Whoever wins, how about giving the colorful butterflies to her?”
Sheng Jinyue's nose was almost crooked with anger!
Who doesn’t know that Li Xiangru’s piano skills are unparalleled?
What a jackpot!
How is this different from robbing her of colorful butterflies!
But Li Xiangru smiled and asked again: "Why doesn't Sister Sheng say anything? Is it because you're afraid of losing out? Or you can't bear to part with these colorful butterflies?"
Sheng Jinyue couldn't resist the excitement and immediately responded: "Okay, let's compete. However, there must be someone to witness the competition. We all have to compete, so we should invite someone else to judge."
Before anyone could open their mouths, he pretended to be surprised: "By the way, eldest brother happens to be in the mansion today. I'll send someone to call him over!"
Sheng Xuan had an outstanding reputation and was known as one of the four young masters of Song and Zhu.
Furthermore, he is handsome, gentle, and has a good reputation. It is indeed appropriate for him to be the judge.
None of the girls had any objections.
Xie Mingxi's smile did not diminish, but her eyes turned cold. No wonder Sheng Jinyue specially sent her an invitation. It turned out to be under Sheng Xuan's instructions!
After a while, the maid hurried over and whispered a few words in Sheng Jinyue's ear.
The maid's voice was quite low.
Even though I have sharp ears, I can vaguely hear fragments of words.
As soon as the words "Fourth Prince" were heard, the calm Xie Mingxi's expression changed slightly.
