Red makeup against the world

Chapter 184

The eldest daughter of Cao's family in Dingguo's mansion was famous all over the capital before she reached the age of Ji.Because of having an aunt of the queen, she was brought up by a nanny in the palace when she was peeing.

Zhenjing, virtuous, beautiful and dignified, these words seem to be tailor-made for her. Every time she appears, there is no need to do anything specially, as long as she stands there, everyone's eyes will be attracted to her involuntarily.

Just like this time, when she was standing in the middle of the room painting, she felt that every expression and every movement of her was extremely beautiful and natural to the extreme, even her skirt, which was slightly wrinkled by the wind, was so in tune.

Before the stick of incense was burned, she had finished painting, put down the brush with a smile on her lips, and turned around her seat.

Perhaps it was Cao Qinghui who wrote the poems and paintings, and the other two young ladies of Duke Dingguo's residence, Cao Qingyi and Cao Qingmin, did not show up.Next came the ladies from the government houses of various countries. Xu Wanzhen looked carefully, and Caisi introduced all the ladies she recognized in a soft voice.

With the continuous production and circulation of poems and paintings, the atmosphere in the room gradually became lively.The acquaintances of the ladies whispered a few words, or discussed the poems just now, or commented on peonies.

Princess Zhaoyang ordered the maid to bring fresh melons and fruits to the table, and took the lead to eat them.The noble ladies have been detained for quite some time, and seeing the princess taking the lead, they also began to taste the melons and fruits, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

When it was Tu Manfen's turn to go up, only Princess Zhaoyang was still waiting for the poems and paintings, and the other boudoir ladies were all attracted by other things.Xu Manfen was slightly angry, but she also understood how could she offend everyone present in her own capacity?If it weren't for the fact that she was with the Marquis of Anping, she might have been ranked last.

Tu Manfen gritted her silver teeth, walked to the calligraphy and painting table, concentrated and calmed down, she wrote beautifully, and wrote a peony poem that she had conceived in her mind.

When the poem was presented to Princess Zhaoyang, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't help reciting softly: "The green is gorgeous and quiet, and the red clothes are light and deep. The heart of the flower is sad, but the spring is not knowing the heart. Good poetry!"

Hearing Princess Zhaoyang's admiration, all the girls fell silent for a while, and all looked at Tu Manfen in the middle of the room.Suddenly being watched by so many eyes, Tu Manfen was a little proud and a little nervous.When I was writing, my right hand shook slightly, and the petals of a peony showed an unnatural stroke. I hurriedly calmed down to make up for it, but this picture is no longer a masterpiece.

Everyone in the "Qingxuan Pavilion" was also attracted to the window and looked towards the opposite side.Young Lord Cheng Jing smiled and said teasingly, "Third Brother, come and see who this is?"

Cheng Jinghao took a closer look, and felt a little complacent. It turned out that the one praised by the princess was his future wife, and he also had a bright face. He opened the folding fan with a "swish", made a suave gesture, and smiled, "My fiancée who is just now."

Tang Yuanyao tightened the handkerchief in her hand, she knew her own family affairs, she was absolutely inferior to Tu Manfen in terms of talent and learning.In the past, the sign of separation from each other was just relying on his popularity and running on her verbally.But on such an occasion today, she had already suffered a loss in the Accord just now, so she absolutely dare not talk nonsense again.

Tu Manfen finished painting, saluted upwards, and was about to step back.But Princess Zhaoyang asked: "But Tu Shanzhang's great-granddaughter?"

It turned out that the princess knew about herself, Tu Manfen concealed her excitement, and replied respectfully: "Returning to the princess, it is true."

"Mr. Tu Shan teaches well, and this good calligraphy is really rare." Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said, "I wonder if you have time, Manfen, and help me copy a few Buddhist scriptures?"

Princess Zhaoyang's gesture of favor made Tu Manfen excited, and said hurriedly: "Princess, please just make arrangements, the little girl will definitely do her best."

The veil was about to be strangled by Tang Yuanyao. Seeing Tu Manfen returning to her seat, and seeing Xu Wanzhen who was sitting quietly in the corner, she made up a plan and said with a smile: "Sister Manfen is so talented, I really admire her. Miss Tu family, Sure enough, they are all very talented. Yuan Yao fell in love with this fairy-like younger sister of the Xu family at first sight. That's all right, I'll let you do it first, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.”

This Xu Wan is really just a merchant's daughter, so what about her good looks, she deals with money all day long, how many poems and books can she have in her belly?It is good to know a few words.Tang Yuanyao thought contemptuously, but looked at Tu Manfen with a smile, and said in her heart: "I let your cousin show her face in public, there is nothing wrong with that, right?"

Cao Qingyi's eyes flashed, this Tang Yuanyao was really disgusting, so she picked soft persimmons.After these words, it would be rude for Xu Wanzhen not to present poems and paintings on stage.She raised her eyes and saw Xu Wanzhen sitting quietly with her eyes downcast, she was not affected and lost her composure.

Tu Manfen glared at Tang Yuanyao calmly, this woman is not restless here.She was worried for Xu Wanzhen. When she was at Tu's house, she hadn't heard that Xu Wanzhen had any talents. This time it was a bit bad.

Hearing Tang Yuanyao's words, Princess Zhaoyang also wanted to take the opportunity to see if Xu Wanzhen had any real talents, and said, "Since Yuanyao said so, Wanzhen, you will come up and show your skills."

Hearing this, Xu Wan was heartbroken.She could ignore Tang Yuanyao, but how could she ignore what the princess said?
After some questions and answers, all the girls in the room focused their attention on her.The woman's eyes were strange, she saw that the princess was familiar, what was her identity?He covered his mouth with a fan and started whispering.

"Who is this? Why have I never seen it before?" "I heard it's just a famous businesswoman."

"Have you ever used 'Splendid Embroidery' fabrics at home? She is the prostitute of that family."

"But her great-grandfather was Tu Shanchang, so it should not be underestimated."

Even though she spoke softly, a few words drifted into Xu Wanzhen's ears.Facing everyone's gaze, Xu Wan really settled down.In the current situation, I can't help myself, I have to get it.

Tu Manfen looked over worriedly, but saw her smile slightly, stood up calmly, and walked towards the center of the room like a cloud and flowing water.

The three Princess Zhaoyang who were facing above made a beautiful salute.But I heard Princess Zhaoyang laugh loudly, and said: "I have seen your talent and learning, you need to show your real skills, and you must not be perfunctory." Allow her to have any privacy.

Xu Wan was startled for a moment, and subconsciously looked up, only to see a bit of sharpness hidden in Princess Zhaoyang's smile, and a chill rose from her heart.Don't look at Princess Zhaoyang's approachable demeanor, but since she has ordered so, if she disobeys, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in the capital.

Tang Yuanyao's repeated embarrassment, coupled with the princess's pressing every step of the way, made the clay figurine very angry.Xu Wanzhen sneered secretly, since that's the case, so what if I don't hide my clumsiness anymore?She stood up straight, no longer trying to restrain the deserted aura around her, and stood proudly.

Princess Zhaoyang felt that there was a different person in front of her eyes, and she was no longer the cautious and careful Xu Wanzhen.There was a smile on her face, and she thought to herself, so this is your true nature, Xu Wanzhen.

Sensing the changes in Xu Wanzhen's body, all the girls fell silent.

(End of this chapter)