Reborn, the daughter of the Marquisate went crazy

The sounds of stringed instruments were melodious and graceful, the dancers were graceful and elegant, accompanied by the intoxicating fragrance of flowers and delicious food. The banquet hall was filled with clinking glasses and laughter.

The princess tapped the table lightly. She smiled brightly and said aloud, "All unmarried men and women present at this chrysanthemum viewing banquet must participate in the impromptu poetry composition."

She clapped her hands lightly, and two teams of beautiful maids filed in from the banquet hall door. They held trays filled with all kinds of jewels and jade. The two trays in front were covered with red silk, making it impossible to see what was on them. The guests all understood that these were the lucky charms for the year.

The eldest princess looked around at the guests and said with a smile, "This year's impromptu poetry competition will be held in pairs of men and women. The winner will receive this glazed lotus lantern for the woman and this jade chess set for the man."

A maid quickly stepped forward and peeled off the red silk covering the two treasures. After everyone saw them clearly, they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The glass lotus lamp is made of glass and jade, and the lamp body is carved into the shape of a lotus. The light reflects through the glass and emits colorful and dreamy light.

The Cuiyu Linglong chess set is made of jadeite and agate. The chess pieces are carved into the shapes of animals and flowers, which are lifelike and colorful. The chessboard is inlaid with jade, which is smooth and delicate. You can tell at a glance that it is an extraordinary product.

As soon as the two treasures appeared, all the boys and girls on the scene were eager to try them out.

The princess was pleased with the crowd's reaction. She gestured to the elegantly dressed elderly gentlemen below her and announced, "Your poems will be judged by the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Lord Mu; the Imperial College's Chief Priests Sang and Chai; as well as me and the Princess of Zhong."

She paused slightly, then curled her lips and said, "Everyone must do their best to come up with some excellent sentences, so that this invitation to several great scholars will not be in vain!"

Most of the young men present were studying in the Imperial College. There were a few who were uneducated. When they saw Sang Jijiu and Chai Siye, their enthusiasm instantly waned. Why did they keep running into these two old stubborn people everywhere!

The eldest princess continued, "Now, I will randomly select a guest to set a question for everyone."

Her eyes swept around the banquet hall and finally fell on Princess Fu'an, who was not far from her.

Princess Fu'an did not notice the eldest princess's gaze. She was staring at a chrysanthemum in a daze, with a melancholy look on her face, and no one knew what she was thinking.

The princess couldn't help but sneer in her heart. How dare such a scheming person fight with her and take over her Wangyue Villa? How audacious! She coughed lightly and said lightly: "Fu'an, you can do it!"

Princess Fu'an finally came to her senses and was shocked to see everyone looking at her. She didn't know what to do.

Nong Ying was extremely anxious. She ignored etiquette and leaned over to Princess Fu'an and whispered, "Princess, please give me a question!"

Princess Fu'an quickly collected her thoughts. In previous years, the eldest princess would choose one of the ladies to write the questions, but this year, she didn't know why she had chosen her. Her eyes wandered, thinking that in previous years, the ladies would always come up with topics like chrysanthemums. Nothing new, and everyone must have gotten tired of writing about them!

The image of the fields where she had galloped on horseback today suddenly surfaced in her mind. An idea struck her, and she rose slowly and said softly, "Aunt, now is the autumn harvest season. The fragrance of rice wafts through the air, and the abundance of crops in the home is exactly what the people long for. So Fu'an wanted to use 'Autumn Harvest' as the theme. What do you think, aunt?"

The eldest princess froze on the spot. She had noticed Fu'an was in a daze and wanted to lead everyone to see Fu'an make a fool of himself. Besides, the theme of poetry at the chrysanthemum viewing banquet every year was chrysanthemum. Roujia and some other noble ladies and gentlemen also prepared chrysanthemum poems in advance. Why did Fu'an come up with such a weird topic!

But before the princess could refuse, Sang Jijiu, stroking his beard, spoke first, "Excellent! This is a great title! 'A state is based on its people, and the people depend on food for their survival.' Only when the people have enough food and clothing, and live and work in peace and contentment, can our Dongling be prosperous and strong. Princess Fu'an is a noble and righteous woman!"

Being praised by Sang Jijiu like this, Princess Fu'an blushed with embarrassment. She nodded to Sang Jijiu and then sat down slowly.

After Sang Jijiu said this, the princess could no longer refuse. A flash of anger crossed her face, and she coldly ordered the maids to prepare pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

In a short moment, a row of tables, pens, ink, paper and inkstones were set up in the middle of the banquet hall, and the participants had to write a poem within half an incense stick of time.

The young ladies and gentlemen stood hesitantly by the table and found their seats. Most of them had sorrow on their faces. The chrysanthemum-appreciating poems they had memorized several days in advance were of no use, but they were asked to write about the autumn harvest. They didn't know the four seasons and didn't know beans and wheat, so they were really in a difficult situation!

Princess Fu'an was the one who set the questions, so she sat upright in her seat and did not participate. Princess Roujia's forehead was covered in cold sweat. She glared at Princess Fu'an angrily, but could only stare at the blank paper in front of her, at a loss.

The five sisters from Jing'an Marquis' Mansion were at the end of the team.

Xie Qingyao didn't use the flower-appreciating poem she had prepared in advance, but after all, she was diligent and studious. Although she didn't know much about farming, she could still write a decent poem by adding some gorgeous words.

Xie Qingqi usually had no talent for poetry, and at this moment his mind was completely blank. Before the time was up, he submitted a poem that was irrelevant to the title.

Xie Qingrong and Xie Qingman had no idea what to write. They looked at each other and finally wrote the word "autumn harvest" and handed in a blank paper.

While everyone was frowning in thought, Xie Qingli had already written a few strokes on the paper. When others stopped writing, her ink had already dried and lay upside down on the table.

The maids collected the poems and gave them to the eldest princess and others for review. During this time, the ladies and gentlemen gathered in groups of three or five in the banquet hall to discuss the poems they had just written.

Xie Qingyao had already caught a glimpse of the poems written by the other people in the Marquis' Mansion, but she didn't know what Xie Qingli had written. She leaned in front of Xie Qingli and asked softly, "What did Sister Li'er write?"

Xie Qingli said calmly: "What do you think I will write?"

Xie Qingyao looked surprised: "You really handed in a blank paper?" She couldn't help but sneer in her heart. What a bunch of idiots, none of them could compete with her!

Xie Qingli did not comment, but returned to her desk and sat down slowly.

Xie Qingyao's eyes flashed slightly. At this moment, the hall was noisy and it was a good time to act.

She sat back in her seat, and with the help of her wide sleeves, she put her hands on the table and dissolved the powder in the porcelain bottle into a glass of fruit wine. After doing all this, she hurriedly looked around, fortunately no one noticed her.

Xie Qingyao picked up the glass of wine, but was a little hesitant. If she gave it to Xie Qingli, Xie Qingli would definitely refuse.

She turned to look at Xie Qingrong and Xie Qingman. Xie Qingrong was stretching her head to talk to Xie Qingli. When Xie Qingman saw Xie Qingyao looking at her, she turned away in panic.

Xie Qingyao curled the corners of her lips slightly. This Man'er is as timid as a mouse, which is the most appropriate!

She curled her lips and said, "Sister Man'er, the fruit wine I just poured is sweet and delicious, but Sister Li'er was sitting behind the door and couldn't drink it. I still have a glass here. Please give it to Sister Li'er to try..."