Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Finally, the Eighth Princess gave each of the three of them a set of writing implements.

This set of writing implements was also carefully prepared by her and is very exquisite.

The inkstone is a delicate Duan inkstone, oval in shape, with a purplish-blue color and a warm, jade-like texture.

The inkstone pool is deep and smooth, like a tranquil lake, capable of holding enough ink.

The edge of the inkstone is carved with delicate patterns, with smooth lines and exquisite craftsmanship.

The ink stick is long and narrow, and its entire surface is jet black and shiny.

The surface of the inkstick is engraved with exquisite patterns, including flowers, birds, landscapes, and figures, each of which is lifelike.

The ink stick also emits a delicate fragrance, which is a mixture of various precious spices and medicinal herbs, and smells refreshing.

The handle of the brush is made of precious sandalwood, with a deep and lustrous color.

The penholder is engraved with exquisite patterns, including cloud patterns, dragon patterns, and phoenix patterns, each of which symbolizes good fortune and happiness.

The brush tip is made of high-quality wolf hair, which is soft and elastic, and can produce delicate yet powerful characters.

Xuan paper is as white as snow and of excellent quality.

Its smooth and delicate surface allows it to absorb ink well, making the font clearer and more beautiful.

The edges of the Xuan paper are neat and without any rough edges, demonstrating the superb craftsmanship.

The Xuan paper is also printed with faint patterns, which enhances its artistic appeal.

This set of writing implements complements each other perfectly, demonstrating both practicality and artistic value.

It's simply a masterpiece of craftsmanship, so exquisite that you can't put it down.

The Eighth Princess smiled and said, "Sister Zhiyi, Seventh Princess, and Sister Jiang, congratulations on winning the championship. This set of calligraphy and painting supplies is for you. I hope you will continue to wield your brushes and write more wonderful chapters for the Great Zhao and for yourselves in the future."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhiyi stepped forward first and accepted the writing implements with both hands.

With a gleam of joy in her eyes, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Eighth Princess. This gift is truly precious. We will certainly live up to your expectations, using our pens as swords to contribute to the prosperity of the Great Zhao Dynasty, and to leave behind more wonderful chapters for us women in this world."

The Seventh Princess nodded slightly, gracefully accepted the gift, and said softly, "Eighth Sister, we appreciate your kindness. This set of writing implements is exquisite, and we will cherish it."

Jiang Muxue excitedly accepted the gift and said with a smile, "Such a good thing, Third Sister-in-law really put a lot of thought into it. This can also be a family heirloom, haha."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess feigned displeasure and said, "Then can't I keep that necklace as a family heirloom?"

Jiang Muxue smiled and replied, "Of course! But I'm going to take such a beautiful necklace to my grave, so it can't be passed down."

Upon hearing this, the others all felt that she was thinking too far ahead.

They're so young and they're already thinking about what will happen to them after they die.

However, it is understandable.

As military officers, they were always prepared to die, regardless of their age.

The topic was too heavy at the moment, so the group tacitly agreed not to continue the conversation.

Instead, they started talking about other topics.

Jiang Muxue first looked at the Seventh Princess and Xie Zhiyi and asked, "Will you two be going to serve as officials in the court later?"

Xie Zhiyi immediately replied, "Of course! I aspire to become a renowned minister, whose name will be remembered for generations."

The others were not surprised by her answer.

But the Seventh Princess shook her head and said, "I'd better not. I'm busy enough with things at the shop. Besides, I don't have that strong desire to become an official in the court."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan looked at the Seventh Princess and explained, "You don't need to worry about the shop. I will find a suitable person to replace you. So if you want to enter the court, don't have any concerns. Just do it boldly and without worry."

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Princess smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I mean it. I think things are actually quite good as they are now. There are so many capable people in the court, it doesn't matter much if I'm not there. So I don't want to join the court now, but maybe my thoughts will change in the future, so we'll see. Anyway, I can join the court anytime I want."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan smiled and nodded in response.

The Seventh Princess has always been meticulous in her planning. Since she doesn't want to think about it now, then she shouldn't.

Moreover, she was right. As a princess and the second-place scholar of the year, she could enter the court at any time, so there was no need to be so insistent on it for now.

The others thought so too.

At this moment, Jiang Muxue laughed heartily, "Hahaha, I really didn't expect that I would get such a good ranking. I originally studied for several years just for He Jingchuan. It's really unexpected."

Her face was filled with surprise and emotion, and her eyes revealed amazement at the miraculous turn of fate.

Ling Yan smiled at Jiang Muxue, her eyes full of understanding and relief, and said, "Of course, no path in life is wasted, every step you take counts."

These words, like clear spring water, flowed into Jiang Muxue's heart, causing her to fall into deep thought.

She savored the words, her gaze gradually becoming deep and distant, as if recalling the past.

After a moment, she exclaimed, "Well said! To be honest, ever since I let go of He Jingchuan, I have been regretting the eight years I wasted for him, and I have been regretting my foolish behavior back then, feeling that I wasted my precious youth."

At this point, she shook her head and continued, "But now, I've come to terms with it. If I hadn't studied day and night for those years, I wouldn't have achieved such a good ranking. Although my initial purpose for studying was for He Jingchuan, in the process, I read many books and learned many principles. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to learn so many things. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that I'm an all-rounder with a broad knowledge of everything."

Jiang Muxue's eyes sparkled with a bright light as she continued, "In those years, I was actually constantly enriching myself and learning so many things. Looking back now, I realize that I have benefited greatly. I used to think that these eight years were wasted on someone, but now I understand that these eight years were eight years of growth for me and eight years of continuous self-exploration."

At this moment, as if she had removed some kind of constraint, she continued, "So I don't feel that these eight years have been a waste at all. From today onwards, I will no longer feel regret or pity, and I will not regret it, because just like you said, Ya Ya, there is no wasted path in life. Every step I have taken counts. So these eight years of experience are a very precious asset in my life."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan's face broke into a bright smile.

She looked at Jiang Muxue tenderly and said, "It's wonderful that you think this way. I'm so happy for you."

The Seventh Princess, the Eighth Princess, the Ninth Princess, and Xie Zhiyi all looked at her with great satisfaction and appreciation.

They admired and were delighted that she had such insights.

Otherwise, who knows how much she will regret her past actions.

Now that she has fully understood, it is truly a cause for celebration.