Mrs. Qin patted her shoulder, her eyes full of pride.
Cheng Lingzhi asked her maid to grind the ink and then began to recite the "Leadings for Women" from memory.
When her graceful handwriting appeared in front of people, it caused the onlookers to exclaim in surprise.
Mrs. Qin's eyes widened in exaggerated fashion. "Oh my god, this is so beautifully written! It turns out Miss Cheng is truly a talented woman. I wasn't wrong!"
Lin Yiwan poked her head out from the crowd and whispered to Xiao Shuyi, "Her handwriting is really good. She's obviously been practicing since she was a child. How about you? Do you have the confidence to surpass her?"
Xiao Shuyi said with a complicated expression, "She was born in Jiangnan, so her calligraphy is naturally graceful. I'm different. I grew up in northern Jiangsu, so my handwriting is more uninhibited and powerful!"
Lin Yiwan said thoughtfully, "Then you two will be evenly matched?"
Xiao Shuyi narrowed her eyes and smiled: "My cousin doesn't mean that. He definitely wants me to write the Art of War. Don't forget, he is the Minister of War. If I memorize the Art of War, wouldn't that be a perfect match for him?"
Lin Yiwan understood it in an instant. She had to say that Luo Feng was really smart.
He knew that there were many talented ladies in the capital, but none of them were well-versed in military strategy.
And Xiao Shuyi just happens to be able to do it, isn't this a match made in heaven?
No one is qualified to question it!
But Cheng Lingzhi was still in the dark, and she had already written a long piece of paper in a very eloquent manner.
Madam Qin boasted to the crowd, "Look at how talented Miss Cheng is! Who among you here can recite the "Nujie" from memory? And write it so beautifully?"
Everyone quickly shook their heads: "None of us can!"
Madam Qin looked at Luo Feng provocatively: "Are you satisfied with what Miss Cheng wrote?"
Luo Feng said calmly: "I won't comment. Wait until you have seen my future wife!"
Mrs. Qin was full of confusion: "Where is your future wife?"
At this time, Lin Yiwan had already covered Xiao Shuyi's face with her mask. Although her appearance had changed a lot, Mrs. Qin was her mother after all, and she was afraid that she would notice something.
She walked up to Luo Feng and said, "Sir!"
Luo Feng's tone became gentler: "I've seen enough of the excitement. Are you willing to compete with this Miss Cheng and let Madam Qin from the Qin family in northern Jiangsu broaden her horizons?"
She nodded gently: "Well, I won't write the Women's Commandments. I have been familiar with the Art of War since I was a child. You can pick out any passage and I can recite it from memory!"
Luo Feng looked at Cheng Lingzhi: "Miss Cheng, you are both virtuous and talented, and you must also understand the art of war. Why don't you help her come up with the questions?"
Cheng Lingzhi's face flushed immediately, and she stammered, "I, I haven't read any military books, let alone understand the art of war!"
Madam Qin immediately interrupted: "Luo Feng, this is unfair. We are competing in the Women's Commandments. As a woman, shouldn't she be responsible for writing this well?"
Everyone followed suit and said, "Yes, let's compare the Women's Commandments!"
Xiao Shuyi said calmly: "I can do that too. I'll write the Women's Commandments first!"
The way she holds the pen and writes is different from Cheng Lingzhi's. Her handwriting exudes a sense of grandeur and is very lively and elegant.
Mrs. Qin looked slightly surprised. She felt vaguely that this type of writing was very familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it.
While she was distracted, Xiao Shuyi had already finished writing a long piece of paper.
Not only did she not stop, she even continued writing.
Those who could read began to shout, "Oh, this Miss Xiao is writing about the Art of War! She's a real talent! She not only understands the Instructions for Women, but she also understands the Art of War!"
Cheng Lingzhi was so ashamed that the winner was now clear.
She is no match for the adopted daughter of King Li!
As expected, Luo Feng had already spoken: "Everyone, you have all seen that as the current Minister of War, I naturally need to find a wife who can help me in my official career. This Miss Xiao is not only good at studying women's precepts, but also very proficient in military tactics. Isn't she the most suitable for me?"
Everyone nodded quickly: "Yes, Miss Xiao and Lord Luo are a match made in heaven!"
When Mrs. Qin heard this, she was so angry that her teeth were itching.
She never expected that all her efforts would be in vain to help that slut.
Let her become famous by stepping on Miss Cheng!
Cheng Lingzhi felt very regretful and felt that she had become a clown that everyone laughed at.
But at this moment she couldn't just walk away. Even if she lost, she had to consider her dignity.
She quickly walked up to Xiao Shuyi and said, "Lingzhi is not as good as Miss Xiao. Please don't blame me, Miss Xiao. After all, Lingzhi was dragged here by Madam Qin. It's hard for Lingzhi to refuse!"
Xiao Shuyi couldn't help but look at her with admiration. She was flexible and scheming, and very sophisticated.
She nodded: "Miss Lingzhi is very talented and is considered outstanding among the noble ladies. Your handwriting is very good!"
Cheng Lingzhi immediately gave a bitter smile. What's the use of having good handwriting? After all, he can't compare to her.
However, when Mrs. Qin saw her mask, she suddenly had a new idea.
She said in a cold voice: "How ugly are you that you dare not take off your mask to meet people? Our Master Luo Feng is a famous handsome man in the court. He cannot marry an ugly wife, no matter how talented she is!"
Luo Feng said with an ugly expression: "Madam Qin, you are going too far. It is not your turn to comment on her appearance!"
Seeing him so angry, Mrs. Qin felt that Xiao Shuyi was too ugly to be seen in public.
Look at her clothes again, they are very old-fashioned, don't you think she is an old woman?
Thinking of this, she gritted her teeth and said, "Why is it not my turn to speak? Everyone knows that your Luo family and my Subei Qin family are relatives. As your elder, I can't watch you marry an ugly woman who is not presentable. I will go to the palace and ask the Queen to cancel this marriage for you!"
She pulled Cheng Lingzhi and was about to leave quickly, but was interrupted by Xiao Shuyi's cold voice: "Wait!"
Madam Qin's gloomy eyes fell on her: "Why is the ugly woman going to lift her veil?"
Xiao Shuyi asked sternly, "What would you do if I wasn't ugly?"
Mrs. Qin had never thought about it. In her cognition, country women were naturally extremely ugly!
Otherwise, why would she wear a face scarf in broad daylight?
After all, the people in the prosperous dynasty were open-minded and women in the boudoir could show their faces and go shopping.
She teased, "If you weren't ugly, I would apologize to you."
Xiao Shuyi shook her head coldly: "I don't want your apology. You repeatedly call me a bitch and disrespect me. I want you to slap yourself thirty times!"
Madam Qin glared at Luo Feng angrily: "You just let her do what she wants?"
Luo Feng said: "I think she is right. Even if you are the elder, you cannot insult her casually. Anyone who makes a mistake must be punished!"
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