Arrogant and domineering because of his good looks: His Majesty always pretends to be righteous

"You are... Xia Rongliu?"

A clear voice drifted over, and Xia Rongliu gazed at her with a pair of large, dark eyes.

A disdainful gaze swept over her small body.

"Who do you think you are?"

"It turns out she was just a young girl who hadn't even grown up yet."

Li Muling was both angry and annoyed, a raging fire burning in her heart.

Thinking about Xia Zhanxin's aloof attitude just now, she found it hard to calm down.

"how?"

Do I know you, young lady?

Xia Rongliu's smile vanished abruptly, replaced by a hint of sadness on her stubborn face.

"Why don't you stop cultivating these chrysanthemums? Look at how ugly these green chrysanthemums are, I'm sure I'll be number one this time."

Xia Zhishu glanced at the two out of the corner of her eye and sensed the intense tension between them.

He would occasionally tug at his daughter's sleeve with his aged hands.

Li Muling lifted her skirt and swaggered forward.

"what……"

In an instant, her face paled, and she collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The flowers from the package in her hand were scattered all over the ground.

"You did this on purpose..."

Her hair was disheveled and she looked utterly wretched, her large, bright eyes scanning her surroundings.

The gazes of the crowd felt like slaps to her face.

She clenched her fists, feeling both ashamed and angry, and stood up shakily.

"You brat, you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"What's wrong with me? What does this have to do with me?"

"Did anyone around see me push you?"

Xia Rongliu spoke calmly, a broad smile on her face.

Her beautiful big eyes had now curved into crescent shapes.

"Stop arguing! Stop arguing about anything..."

"Class is about to start, don't you know?"

The old scholar inside the house quickly came out to smooth things over.

"It's just a fall, why are you being so delicate? Get up quickly."

Li Muling felt wronged, and tears welled up in her eyes. Although she was very unwilling, she could only swallow this bitter pill.

Xia Rongliu plopped down next to Xia Zhanxin, and a smile instantly appeared on Xia Zhanxin's usually icy face.

Li Muling witnessed all of this and was furious.

All the students in the room placed the flowers they had recently cultivated on the table.

In an instant, the entire room was filled with the irresistible fragrance of various flowers, leaving one completely captivated and mesmerized.

"This time, I will choose one of you to go with me to the flower viewing party."

"Take me there, take me there..."

Inside the room, everyone was talking excitedly, their eyes filled with anticipation.

The old master walked past each student, his weathered eyes carefully examining the bouquet in his hand.

His steps stopped in front of Xia Zhanxin.

Xia Zhanxin blinked her bright, lively eyes at him, and her heart suddenly tightened.

"what happened?"

Her small, delicate hands clenched into fists, with beads of cold sweat forming inside.

"Wonderful! Of all these apprentices, only you have successfully cultivated green chrysanthemums."

"And yours is the most successful and best-looking! I really underestimated you, you quick-witted little girl..."

"You'll come with me to the flower viewing party this time..."

As night fell, Xia Rongliu walked out of the school accompanied by her elderly father.

She sang and laughed all the way, her sweet voice filling the rice paddies.

The moonlight shone on her jet-black hair, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Her nimble figure leaped back and forth in the forest like an elf.

"Mother...I'm back!"

"I have great news for you! After my tireless efforts, I can finally go to Qingzhou this time."

As she spoke, her petite body had already darted into her mother's arms.

Its round head rubbed against the warm embrace.

Lin Yue looked lovingly at her daughter's slender hands and stroked her hair.

"What's all this noise about? Making such a racket in the middle of the night, it's not like a proper girl at all."

"What's so exciting about such a place? It's full of hidden masters and experts. What could a greenhorn like you possibly do there?"

Xia Rongliu glanced to the side and saw that ashen face.

Old Mrs. Xia spoke harshly to him, her face full of bitterness and malice, as if she wanted to use every vicious word imaginable.

"I will definitely achieve something to show you... Just you wait, I will definitely bring honor to our family."

Grandma Xia rolled her eyes dismissively.

Watching the departing figure, Xia Rongliu secretly resolved to win first place this time.

The next morning, Xia Rongliu arrived at the Qinzhou Flower Show early.

Looking around, it's truly a sight to behold, with a riot of flowers in full bloom. The place is teeming with people, and the flowers and plants that each person is handling are rare and precious treasures.

Each one was just like that, dazzling and fragrant, some of them even seemed to be completely unfamiliar to me.

"Daughter, let's just do our best! Don't worry too much about winning or losing."

"Actually, my family doesn't care that much about success or failure!"

Xia Zhishu patted her daughter's shoulder and spoke slowly.

"Xia Rongliu..."

"Are we there yet? Get out here right now!"

A sharp cry pulled her back to reality.

With a nervous heart, Xia Rongliu walked into the crowded throng.

As soon as I looked around, I saw four girls standing beside me.

She was dressed very elegantly, in the finest silks and satins, clearly a well-bred lady from a prominent family.

Sitting in the very center was a well-dressed, handsome man.

He stared intently at the bouquet in front of him, but his gaze was eventually drawn to the green chrysanthemums.

The chrysanthemums in front of me were different from the ordinary ones.

Its entire body is emerald green, just like jade, without any impurities, and it shines brightly under the sunlight.

Moreover, its shape is exceptionally well-proportioned and it carries a rich fragrance; just one whiff is enough to evoke a sense of longing.

"These chrysanthemums are quite nice. Did you cultivate them, girl?"

A deep, resonant voice drifted out, and instantly everyone fell silent.

Xia Rongliu slowly raised her head, revealing a pair of bright, expressive eyes.

"Yes, I don't know if you'll like it, sir? I've cultivated many at home."

"This is just one of them..."

All eyes were on Xia Rongliu, the little girl. Some whispered to each other, some discussed amongst themselves, and some exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts.

"well……"

"I have seen so many exotic flowers and plants over the years, but I have never seen such a beautiful green chrysanthemum."

"I really like these unique green chrysanthemums!"