Miss Wei Si held the fan handle tightly, and the veins on the back of her hand appeared.
She was born with a round face. When she was little, Yuxue was so cute that everyone praised her. Later, as she got older, it was no longer the case.
Some people with round faces are cute and some are rich, but she is the most unharmonious kind. She has petite features but a big face, which makes her look a bit "horrible". To put it bluntly, she is fierce.
For this reason, she always greeted people with a smile, and asked people to spread the word that she had a full moon face and a lucky look. It took such a lot of effort and hard work to practice her talents, and she gained her current reputation.
The Pearl of the East River, behind this nickname, is her hard work day after day. She dare not take another bite of food, and dare not relax her posture for even a moment. Always pay attention to the wind direction outside, and whenever there is a poetry gathering, inquire about the theme early and ponder the poems.
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However, at this moment, Miss Xu San, who was favored by God, exposed her weaknesses that she had covered up in every possible way to the sun with just one word. These teasing glances seemed to tear away the gorgeous fig leaf she had painstakingly woven.
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But no, she can't admit defeat. After all the hard work, how can she give up now? As long as she sits in that position and becomes Princess Dongjiang, all these ridicules will turn into praises, and the so-called blessings will truly become blessings. Her hard work
It was not in vain.
She slowly smiled and said softly: "Miss Xu San has given you such a compliment. How can I dare to compare with the Bodhisattva? I just have a big face. The elders in the family often joke that there is no need to admire the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Just look at me."
These words were lighthearted and playful, and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed.
The noble lady who was friends with her echoed: "Sister Wei Si, what does this mean? I have a long face, and my brother wrote poems and jokes before, saying, 'Last year, a drop of lovesickness tears flowed to my cheeks today.' This made me so angry."
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This poem is really interesting. The ladies laughed so hard that the awkward atmosphere was swept away.
Amidst the laughter, Xu Yin looked at the person who had just pointed out that the Bodhisattva was like a mellow person.
This lady has a beautiful face and a cold expression. She is dressed in an elegant blue dress and has this noble temperament. It seems that there are four big words written all over her body, please don't bother me.
Xu Yin raised his eyebrows in surprise. Judging from her appearance, this should be Miss Tong Er. It is said that she is indifferent to fame and wealth, gentle and elegant. Look at her appearance. Indifferent can be compared to others, but how can she be gentle?
Also, does she have any grudge against Wei Si? She actually laughed at her in public without giving her any face.
When she and her sister came to Dongjiang in the previous life, Miss Tong Er had already married away, and Wei Si didn't like her, so few people mentioned her. She knew very little about Miss Tong Er, and she didn't expect the real person to be like this.
Noticing her gaze, Miss Tong Er looked over. Their eyes met and they both moved away as if nothing had happened.
After chatting and joking for a while, the banquet began.
The ladies were led to the table by the maids.
Sister Xu Yin's position is right next to the main seat. Sitting next to them is Mrs. Lu's family, then the Cen family, the Wei family, the Tong family... The Zhou family has been weak in recent years and sits far away. Mrs. Zhou comes over
, only had time to say hello to them, and then hurriedly returned to his seat.
Not long after, Princess Dongjiang arrived.
Everyone stood up and saluted.
The princess smiled and waved her hands and said: "Today's banquet is a celebration banquet. All etiquette is waived. You don't have to be restrained and just enjoy yourself."
Having said that, all the ladies and ladies still bowed respectfully before sitting down.
Princess Dongjiang gave orders, musicians played music, dancers danced, and the banquet began.
Xu Yin tasted the dishes attentively. Dongjiang has delicious food. There are some things that he hasn't eaten in a long time, which is strange.
At a banquet like this, everyone only took a few bites, and few people immersed themselves in eating like she did, and the plates they brought down were clean.
Miss Cen San, who was sitting across from her, couldn't help but said, "Watching Miss Xu San eat is really appetizing. My aunt must be very happy that you appreciate the skills of the palace cook so much."
Xu Si glanced at his sister and replied with a smile: "Miss Cen San is just kidding. She has loved eating since she was a child. Whenever she encounters delicious food, she will never waste it."
Miss Cen San smiled half-heartedly: "Really? I really envy Miss Xu San. She doesn't gain weight no matter how much she eats at such a young age. In two years, it won't be easy to indulge. Everything she eats will become meat on her body, and she will wear new clothes."
It’s very frustrating to have to redo it after less than two attempts.”
Xu Yin swallowed the food in his mouth, raised his head, and said innocently: "How could it be? There are so many homeworks in a day, how can I have strength if I don't eat. Ah, does it mean that Miss Cen San doesn't have to go to class? This is great, my sister and I
From morning to night, I have to study classics, poetry, calligraphy and painting, music theory, female celebrities, horseback riding and archery... My God, there are so many courses, it gives me a headache just thinking about them, so I have to take them all to relieve my worries."
"You..." Miss Cen San choked up and was so angry that her mouth was full of smoke.
Is she saying that she is lazy? She is also showing off, who here is not an heir of poems and books, and has been a minister for generations? When it comes to poetry and etiquette, they are all influenced by hearing and seeing. How can the Xu family, who has only made a fortune for two generations, compare? She also
Sorry to mention it!
Princess Dongjiang was not as narrow-minded as Miss Cen San. She just pretended that Xu Yin didn't understand, and defended her niece with a smile: "The girls in our family all have their homework in turn. They learn poetry for two or three years first, and then study
One or two years of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and finally nvhong, tea art, and incense blending... I can't learn as deeply as you."
When the princess was in front of her, Xu Yin would not talk back. Instead, she acted as if she had suddenly realized: "Listening to what the princess said, the arrangement of this homework is very learned. First, read and break words, then cultivate sentiments, and finally all kinds of skills.
, it is much easier to do it step by step than to learn it all at the same time. I will tell my father when I go back that it is reasonable to learn in this way. If you just cram it all in, we will be tired from learning, and the effect will not be good."
There was no trace of her flattery, and Princess Dongjiang was greatly benefited from it. She pursed her lips and smiled and said: "That's not what I said. Xu Governor is very knowledgeable and talented. There must be his reasons for such an arrangement. I don't know all about it."
Xu Si laughed when he heard this, turned around and said: "Princess, don't pay attention to her. No matter how much homework there is, how will it affect her? As long as she doesn't like the class, she can take riding and archery lessons."
Princess Dongjiang was surprised: "Miss Xu San actually likes riding and shooting?"
Xu Sidao: "She doesn't like it, she just looks for reasons to play!"
A little girl without the control of her mother, and loved by her father like a treasure, will inevitably become more willful. The princess nodded understandingly, no wonder Governor Xu arranged so many homework, just learn more or less.
However, Miss Xu seems to be sensible and polite, so she must have learned well, right?
Miss Cen San on the side resisted the urge to roll her eyes. When she spoke to her, she carried a gun and a stick, and when she was in front of the princess, she would be sweet and obedient. She really knew how to change her face.
Okay, since they are so good at boasting, I want to see what talents these sisters have later. There are so many noble ladies from aristocratic families present, so don’t be embarrassed.