Chapter 135 Harvest

With this wonderful episode, the following comments on poems and paintings seemed calm and peaceful.

Princess Changping and Su Ying judged and selected the three best poems and paintings. Jiang Rongyue's poems and paintings were among them, and Jiang's poems and paintings were also selected.

Ling Jingshu looked at Jiang's paintings carefully and praised with a smile: "My cousin's sister-in-law used novel colors, exquisite composition, and the lotus painting is unique and refreshing."

Before Jiang got married, she was also a lady famous for her talent. Hearing this, she smiled and said: "I haven't written for a long time, and I'm already rusty. Don't praise me, or I'll blush if you praise me again."

Ling Jingyan's poems and paintings are not bad, but unfortunately there are so many masters here today, and it's hard to stand out without something special. Fortunately, Ling Jingshu made a big splash, and Jiang also gained a lot. Ling Jingyan was in a low mood for less than half a moment, and then she became happy again and whispered a few words to Jiang.

"Sister-in-law, I like the vase with the beauty painted on it. Can you pick that vase later?" The vase was slender and graceful, with a beauty holding an umbrella painted on it.

Jiang followed Ling Jingyan's gaze and nodded in agreement. So Ling Jingyan felt even better.

Ling Jingshu saw this and couldn't help but laugh secretly.

Ling Jingyan was so lucky to have such a gentle and generous sister-in-law.

Princess Changping laughed: "Today, I am fortunate to appreciate your exquisite poems and paintings, and I am really happy. Miss Jiang San and the other three can take one from here as a prize. As for the others, I will also give them small gifts when they leave."

The small gifts mentioned by Princess Changping were naturally not bad.

With such a generous hand, everyone couldn't help but flatter her.

Princess Changping enjoyed the feeling of being in the spotlight, and her delicate and charming face was full of spring breeze.

Ling Jingshu was also among them, suppressing the overwhelming hatred in her heart bit by bit to the deepest part of her heart, with a perfect smile on her face.

Princess Fumin was probably the most depressed and annoyed person at the lotus viewing banquet today. After such a big embarrassment before, she was too arrogant and willful to make a fuss.

Afterwards, the palace maids came forward one by one to pack up the poems and paintings.

These paintings can be taken away when everyone leaves.

Princess Changping suddenly smiled and looked at Ling Jingshu: "Miss Ling Jiu, the lotus painting you made today is very much to my liking. If Miss Ling Jiu is willing to give this painting to me, I will definitely give her a generous gift."

Ling Jingshu hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "It is my honor to be favored by Her Royal Highness the Princess, how dare I ask for any generous gifts."

Princess Changping admired Ling Jingshu's decent response, smiled, and gently asked Ling Jingshu to sit down.

Although Princess Changping said nothing more, everyone present knew that Miss Ling Jiu had already caught Princess Changping's eye with her superb poetry and painting and her smart and delicate heart.

From today on, there will be one more person in this circle of noble ladies.

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At noon, the lotus viewing banquet ended and everyone said goodbye one by one.

Jiang really picked the beauty vase that Ling Jingyan liked, Ling Jingyan got a box of silk flowers from the palace, and Ling Jingshu got the biggest gain. Princess Changping asked for her poetry and painting, and then gave her a set of the best four treasures of the study.

Hu brush, Hui ink, Xuan paper, and Duan inkstone, especially the inkstone, which was the most valuable.

After being busy for most of the day, Princess Changping was obviously a little tired and did not see the guests off in person. The palace maids and eunuchs around her saw the guests off on her behalf.

Jiang Rongyue and Jiang were walking together, and were closest to Ling Jingshu. She smiled sweetly at Ling Jingshu and said, "Miss Ling Jiu, when my cousin comes back to visit, don't forget to come along."

Ling Jingshu would not refuse someone's kindness, and she responded with a smile.

When approaching the door, Su Ying, who was walking in front, slowed down her pace intentionally or unintentionally.

When Ling Jingshu and her group came over, Su Ying turned around and called out with a smile, "Miss Ling Jiu, please stay for a moment."

Ling Jingshu stopped and said, "I wonder if Miss Su Er has any advice for me?"

"I don't deserve your advice. I just have a few presumptuous words to say."

Su Ying's voice was soft and pleasant, and her eyes were clear and friendly: "Today I am fortunate to meet Miss Ling Jiu at the Lotus Appreciation Banquet. I just feel that you and I are very compatible, so I hope to make friends with you. Let's visit each other often in the future."

There is indeed such a thing as first impression between people.

For example, when Ling Jingshu saw Princess Fumin for the first time, she felt disgusted from the bottom of her heart.

But today, Su Ying left a very good first impression on her.

"Miss Su's words touched my heart." Ling Jingshu responded with a friendly smile: "I also think that you and I are very destined. Thank you for not giving up and being willing to make friends with me, how can I not be willing."

Su Ying laughed: "Why are you getting more and more polite? Let's not say these polite words. In a few days, it will be my Jiji day. I will send an invitation to the Ling family at that time. I hope you will come as promised."

For a girl in the boudoir, Jiji day is very important. It symbolizes that the girl has grown up and can talk about marriage.

Even ordinary people will hold a Jiji ceremony for their daughters. For noble ladies, Jiji ceremony is more important and grand.

Su Ying took the initiative to invite Ling Jingshu to attend her Jiji ceremony, obviously treating Ling Jingshu as a friend to make friends with.

Ling Jingshu agreed without hesitation: "Okay, I will definitely come then."

Su Ying pursed her lips and smiled: "Then it's a deal."

After saying that, she nodded politely to everyone, then turned and left.

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The graceful and charming figure quickly disappeared in front of everyone.

Ling Jingyan couldn't help but sigh: "I have heard of the reputation of Miss Su Er, the most talented woman in the capital. Seeing her today is even better than the reputation she has heard of."

Any talented woman will inevitably be a little arrogant. This Miss Su Er is humble and polite, very friendly, and makes people feel like spring breeze.

Even the most picky people have to admit that Miss Su Er is indeed a famous lady with both virtue and talent.

Ling Jingshu also praised another girl sincerely: "Yes, Miss Su Er is indeed very outstanding."

Jiang Rongyue felt a little unhappy when she heard them praising Su Ying.

She was also a person who couldn't hide her thoughts. When her mood fluctuated, her face inevitably showed some of it.

Ling Jingshu noticed the change in Jiang Rongyue's expression from the corner of her eyes, and immediately changed her tone: "I came to the banquet today and not only met Miss Su Er, but also made friends with Miss Jiang San, who is straightforward, cute and lively. It's really my good luck."

This sounded really pleasant.

Jiang Rongyue's eyes curved, and she smiled playfully and happily: "Actually, I am only two months younger than Sister Su. After her coming-of-age ceremony, it will soon be my turn. Don't forget to come and visit us then."

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