There are two pavilions side by side on the lakeside of Prince An's Mansion, named Shuangzi Pavilion.
The pavilion is built relatively large.
It happened that men and women were separated into two pavilions for a painting competition.
Because Prince An mainly wanted to see Wen Nuan's painting skills, and there were not many people in the capital whose painting skills caught his eye, he invited everyone he could, but not many people.
On the women's side, there are only Han Gengyu, Li Wanwan, Huang Hengxi, Lin Yan, Xie Nirui, Fang Fang, Zhang Xiaojun and others.
In addition, Huang Hengxi leads Wen Yu, and Li Wanwan leads Korean poetry.
Just barely enough for ten people!
Li Wanwan originally wanted to come with Deng Luoshan.
But Deng Luoshan's father had been demoted a long time ago and was not even a fourth-rank official. For a banquet held by a family like the prince, the daughter of an official family invited was definitely not lower than the fourth rank.
Unless she is quite famous, just like herself.
Otherwise, you won’t even be qualified to enter.
Li Wanwan is one of the four talented women, so Prince An invited her.
But Li Wanwan didn't want to be alone, so she took Han Shiyu with her.
Han Shiyu is a girl from a scholarly family, and her grandfather is the Imperial Master. When she comes, no one will refuse her!
She is also from the Han family, and like Han Gengyu, she is quite famous in the capital.
Among these women, Han Gengyu is the leader in both music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
She has the title of the most talented woman in Nalan Kingdom.
It's just that she is relatively low-key, rarely in the limelight, and does not admit that she is the most talented woman, so she is not among the four most talented women in the capital.
But once a calligraphy and painting of hers was spread, which amazed the world. Even Master Xu, Lin Shanchang and other great scholars said it was comparable to the master level!
Lin Honghao once praised: "The most talented woman in Nalan Kingdom!"
She became famous for it.
At this moment Nuan Nuan and Han Gengyu walked into the pavilion together.
Han Shiyu followed the two of them.
Li Wanwan immediately waved to Han Gengyu: "Miss Han, come here quickly! This position is specially reserved for you to paint."
That is the main position, regardless of status, only talent.
Han Gengyu was called the most talented woman in Nalan Kingdom by Lin Honghao, a great scholar of the time.
Then she is a girl from a scholarly family, so everyone leaves the throne to her.
The other one was specially left by Li Wanwan to Han Shiyu.
As for Princess Hui'an
Everyone in Princess Hui'an thought she was brought here by King Jin.
Painting
I have never seen Princess Hui'an paint. Although she has designed weapons, can that kind of thing be called a painting
I drew it casually, as long as the people in the Military Academy can understand it.
Compared with Han Shiyu, Li Wanwan wanted to be friends with Han Gengyu more, but Han Gengyu rarely attended banquets, was aloof and rarely talked about anything.
Besides, she also wanted to see how Han Gengyu's paintings were. She was one of the four most talented women in the capital, and Han Gengyu was praised by Chief Lin as the most talented woman in Nalan Kingdom!
Li Wanwan was a little dissatisfied with this. If she was defeated in this painting competition, she would be the most talented woman in Nalan Kingdom!
Then she was attracted by Prince An and became Prince An's apprentice. When Prince An gave her and the seventh prince a red line, she would be able to marry the seventh prince and become the seventh prince's concubine as she wished!
Han Gengyu pulled Nuan Nuan over and walked over.
She said to Wen Nuan: "Princess Hui'an, you are painting here."
Then she took her place next to the warmth.
Han Shiyu's expression changed.
Without her position, how could she get King Jin to notice her
Wen Yu's face was a bit ugly. She was at the wind outlet of the lowest pavilion, but the God of Plague was respectfully invited to take the main seat. Do you think she could laugh
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
This pavilion is relatively large, with a large round stone table, enough for five or six people to paint at the same time.
Now there are four people standing at the round table, laying out the canvas and grinding ink in preparation for painting.
Originally, there were still two places left, just for the two sisters of the Han family.
Now that Princess Hui'an has occupied one, Han Shiyu has no place.
Everyone has never seen Nuan Nuan paint, and Nuan Nuan has such a background, so everyone thinks that Nuan Nuan will not paint here.
Li Wanwan frowned: "Princess Hui'an, do you know how to paint?"
Nuan Nuan nodded: "I understand a little bit."
Li Wanwan: "Since Princess Hui'an knows a little bit, her level is probably that she can only draw pictures that don't need to pay attention to artistic conception, such as weapon designs. This time Prince An is recruiting apprentices, and many people want to become Prince An's apprentices. Princess Hui'an only knows a little bit about it, so don't take up the position of other people who are proficient in painting skills! Princess Hui'an has always understood the righteousness, so she will definitely understand, right?"
Li Wanwan said this deliberately, and her purpose was naturally to win the favor of others from the perspective of the Holy Mother.
I also want to remind everyone that Nuan Nuan, a peasant girl, always tries her best to steal the spotlight.
Huang Hengxi also echoed: "Princess Hui'an can sit there. When we finish the painting, will Princess Hui'an give us a review?"
Criticizing paintings is something that only people with status can do. She was deliberately raising her status by saying this. Otherwise, as a peasant girl, she couldn't even draw, so how would she know how to appreciate paintings? Not to mention commenting on the painting.
It's just that Huang Hengxi was worried that Wen Yu would be squeezed out, so she said this deliberately.
Wen Yu belongs to the third prince and must be taken good care of.
Everyone nodded quickly after hearing this: "Princess Hui'an has a distinguished status. It is really our honor to be able to evaluate the paintings for us."
"Yes, it would be a great honor for Princess Hui'an to review our paintings!"
... ... .
Everyone also thought that if Princess Hui'an insists on staying, then she can be the referee!
Miss Wen Yu knew the unknown master, and they all wanted to see if Miss Wen Yu's paintings were taught by the unknown master.
Wen Nuan was about to refuse, but before she could speak, Prince An, the prince next door, immediately said loudly: "Princess Hui'an, my prince, is waiting to see your paintings!"
The expressions of the women changed. Yes, Princess Hui'an no longer needs to be the referee!
Such a round table cannot accommodate seven people.
Originally, five was just right, and six could barely squeeze in.
Seven really cannot be used.
Li Wanwan bowed and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, if this happens, Miss Han will have no place. The table can't accommodate so many people!"
Nalan Jinnian looked over coldly: "Where can't it be squeezed in? It's not just right. If it can't be squeezed in, you don't have to draw!"
The Seventh Prince nodded: "If you feel that your position is not enough, can you just quit?"
Prince An: "Then stop painting and become the judge!"
Prince Ning: "Anyone of you can quit! Anyway, Princess Hui'an wants to stay."
Li Wanwan: "..."
So is she shooting herself in the foot
When a prince and two princes speak, how can she not stand down
If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have brought Han Shiyu with me!
In the end, Li Wanwan had no choice but to retreat.
Wen Yu secretly rejoiced. She almost thought she would be squeezed out.
Prince An spoke at this time: "In this painting competition, everyone will make a painting with the future as the theme! Whoever can catch the eye of the father will be rewarded with many rewards, and can also worship the father as his teacher!"