The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

Prince Yu was surprised. Could it be that both hands could write?

Mei Ruolan frowned and said, "Since Miss Shen's right hand is injured, let's just drop the matter."

With a smile on her face, she persuaded Prince Yu with a slightly coquettish tone, "My Lord, Ruolan has seen Miss Shen's calligraphy, and she has indeed put in a lot of hard work.

If she uses her left hand to compete with me today, people outside will know that Ruolan is bullying others. Ruolan will not agree to that."

Unlike his cold attitude towards Shen Baozhao, Prince Yu obviously dotes on the little girl Mei Ruolan.

"Okay, okay, then we won't compete today."

After that, he taught Shen Baozhao a lesson: "Miss Shen, unfortunately your hand is injured today, so we can have another chance another day.

Although Mr. Suzhi judges that you are better than the girl from the Mei family, you must never think that you are superior to others, and you must be careful about what you say and do in public."

Prince Yu was warning Shen Baozhao not to get too carried away and use this competition to suppress Mei Ruolan in the future.

Shen Baozhao felt a little sad. It seemed that his grandfather really liked Miss Mei.

This actually touched Shen Baozhao's rebellious nature. He sniffed and said stubbornly, "Since I'm here today, I'm not afraid of the competition, so that people won't say that Mr. Su Zhi is flattering me.

I might be mocked for not daring to compete again. I am confident that if my right hand can beat Miss Mei, my left hand can do the same!"

When Prince Yu saw Shen Baozhao being so arrogant and using his own words to bully him, his face darkened.

He was also a little angry, and said to Mei Ruolan who was standing beside him: "Girl Mei, since Miss Shen doesn't appreciate your kindness, then let's compete with her.

She is so arrogant, if you don't compete with her today, people will say even worse things about you."

Mei Ruolan was also confused. Shen Baozhao didn't seem to be such a proud person before. How could he dare to be so arrogant when he knew he was at a disadvantage?

Is it too stupid or is there another purpose?

What purpose could Shen Baozhao have? She just couldn't stand seeing her adopted grandfather helping outsiders.

Mei Ruolan walked out gracefully and elegantly, "Ruolan listens to the prince."

Mei Hanlin and Prince Yu then gave up their desks, and Prince Yu casually took out a book from the antique shelf, which was Wang Xizhi's calligraphy "Lanting Preface".

Put it in front of them: "Just write the "Lanting Preface", but there is only one copy..."

Mei Ruolan smiled and said, "Give it to Miss Shen. Ruolan Mo can do it."

Prince Yu nodded appreciatively and gave it to Shen Baozhao.

The two of them opened the papers at one end and the other end of the desk.

The servant brought the ground ink to Shen Baozhao, who picked up the pen with his left hand without hesitation and began to write.

The copy of "Preface to the Lanting Poems" was lying awkwardly in the middle of the desk, with no one paying attention to it.

The muscles on Prince Yu's old face twitched, but he didn't say anything, so as not to disturb the two young ladies from writing.

Soon, in just an incense stick of time, Shen Baozhao finished his silent reflection and sat quietly waiting for Mei Ruolan.

After both of them finished writing, Prince Yu and Mei Hanlin held the "Preface to the Lanting Poetry Collection" written by the two and evaluated them.

The one on top was from Mei Ruolan, still with the graceful hairpin-shaped calligraphy in small characters. The two of them nodded frequently.

Mei Ruolan's hairpin-flowered small regular script is elegant and graceful, fluent and clean, graceful and peaceful, elegant and beautiful, with the charm of a great calligrapher.

Looking at Shen Baozhao, she writes in the Slender Gold style with her left hand, which was taught to her by Xiao Yuanhuai in her previous life.

Prince Yu was not pleased at the first glance. The murderous aura filled the paper.

She looked up at Shen Baozhao and wondered why such a delicate and gentle lady from a noble family could have such a strong sense of hostility in her heart.

Of course, Prince Yu didn't know that on normal days, even if Shen Baozhao wrote in the Slender Gold style, his strokes wouldn't be as bold and powerful as they are today.

I was just angry that Prince Yu was actually turning his elbow outward.

Mei Hanlin was also shocked, but he was not as dissatisfied as Prince Yu. He just asked calmly, "Who taught Miss Shen the Slender Gold Style?"

Shen Baozhao secretly sighed that he had been careless. He thought that Mei Hanlin must have seen Xiao Yuanhuai's handwriting as well, and he might have some doubts.

He didn't show it on his face, but continued to say nonchalantly: "I don't have a master, I just copy Mr. Qiu's calligraphy every day."

What she said was half true and half false. When she first started learning, Xiao Yuanhuai did give her Mr. Qiu's calligraphy to copy.

Mei Hanlin nodded and said that it was no wonder that the handwriting looked so familiar, it turned out that it was also a copy of Mr. Qiu's calligraphy.

Mr. Qiu was a master of calligraphy in the previous dynasty, and was particularly famous for his expertise in the Slender Gold style of calligraphy.

However, Mr. Qiu's authentic calligraphy is hard to find, so when Xiao Yuanhuai was young, he gave him a copy for copying.

Mei Hanlin praised: "Miss Shen has learned the essence of Mr. Qiu. If Mr. Qiu were still alive, he would definitely accept you as his apprentice.

What's more, Miss Shen wrote it with her left hand, which is even more amazing."

He also taught Mei Ruolan who was standing beside him: "Ruolan, it's not shameful for you to lose to Miss Shen."

Mei Ruolan heard her grandfather say this, although she was not convinced in her heart, she also said generously: "Ruolan said that Miss Shen is no worse than Ruolan, but the prince still doesn't believe it."

Prince Yu naturally smiled at Mei Ruolan, picked up the "Preface to the Lanting Poems" written by Shen Baozhao and examined it carefully.

After a while, he said, "I believe that as a woman, you should be gentle and graceful. Otherwise, why do women learn to write in small calligraphy with flowers in their hair when they are first enlightened?"

"Miss Shen is unruly and has sharp edges. She should not write in the Slender Gold style. It will ruin a woman's dignity."

"Therefore, in terms of character alone, I think Mei girl is slightly better."

Prince Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at Shen Baozhao, but Shen Baozhao did not comment and did not reply.

"Miss Shen, are you dissatisfied?" Prince Yu's tone was low, hinting at intimidation.

Shen Baozhao's eyes revealed the indifference of seeing through the world, and there was a hint of mocking smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Bao Zhao doesn't dare."

After saying this, he bowed and took his leave, then hurried out alone.

Princess Duanning originally wanted to chase after him, but then she thought better of it and turned back.

With a "pop", the works that Shen Baozhao and Mei Ruolan had previously competed against each other were thrown on the desk.

He said in a cold voice: "Uncle grandfather, take a good look at this. This is the small calligraphy of the hairpin flower written by the Fourth Miss Shen. See if it is graceful and elegant, and dignified."

"In addition, the Fourth Miss Shen who just appeared before you, her maiden name is Bao Zhao. Her mother is the Princess of Nanhua County."

When Prince Yu heard this, he stood up suddenly and his face suddenly became extremely ugly.

The hands that were supporting the desk were shaking slightly, and his mouth was opening and closing, but no sound came out.

Princess Duan Ning still felt that it was not enough, and continued, "In her study, there is also a painting of "The Great Peng Spreads Its Wings" hanging on the wall, with the words "Xiao Yao You" written on it.

She treasured this painting very much, and hung it on the wall opposite her desk, looking at it every day.

"She said the painting was her grandfather's best wishes for her."

After saying this, Duan Ning bowed and said goodbye without even looking at Prince Yu.

He didn't care what impression he made on Mei Hanlin. He was just angry for his friend.

Prince Yu concealed his shock and regret and followed after him out the door.