noffsinger Chapter 147: Dropping the Chapter
Chapter 147: Dropping the Chapter
Shen Xitong totally couldn't understand what Shen Qingyu was thinking and glanced at her impatiently. Qi Yao was so ugly, yet Shen Qingyu still said that she admired her. Was there something wrong with her brain?
"I'm afraid you're just saying this because you're in the same boat with me."
Is this a satire on her ugly appearance?
She naturally couldn't compare to the beauty of the heroine Shen Xitong, but these things had become facts that could not be changed. Shen Qingyu had never thought of being jealous or feeling inferior.
Shen Qingyu pursed her lips and smiled, but said nothing.
Mrs. Qi was ridiculed in public by Mrs. Nan Rong, and her dignified face suddenly turned red. She really didn't know whether to leave or stay.
"Mother, Master Nanrong is right there. I will never go back!" Qi Yao suddenly broke free from Madam Qi's hand and ran towards the bamboo curtain, "Master Nanrong!"
"Miss Qi!"
The maid from Nanrong Mansion hurried forward to stop Qi Yao.
Seeing Qi Yao running towards Nan Rongyan without caring about her modesty, everyone at the table showed contempt. How shameless!
Madam Qi gritted her teeth, stepped forward and slapped Qi Yao on the face, "If you continue to act like a fool, I will let your father punish you."
In all these years, Madam Qi had never hit Qi Yao. She felt very painful when she slapped her, but people's words were scary. Unless the Qi family didn't want to stay in Jinling Prefecture anymore, they had to maintain the face of the prefect's family.
Qi Yao covered her face, unable to believe that her mother, who loved her so much, would hit her. She burst into tears.
Madam Nan Rong had caused Madam Qi such embarrassment. How could Madam Qi bear this?
She turned her head and said coldly, "Madam Nanrong, the half hour is almost up. You invited us ladies from noble families to come here with our daughters today, but you changed your mind several times. Are you kidding us?"
"Yes, your Nanrong family is extremely powerful. We, a small family, cannot afford to offend you. But Madam Nanrong, please don't go too far."
How could the family of the prefect of Jinling Prefecture be from a humble family? Madam Qi's words made Madam Nanrong's face change.
Afterwards, all the ladies from the noble families present raised their heads and looked at Madam Nan Rong.
Although Madam Qi was not good at educating her daughters, her words resonated with the ladies from the noble families present. Madam Nanrong first let her niece Liang Lan draw the first lot, which they were already dissatisfied about. Now, their daughters have not yet performed on stage, and Madam Nanrong has come up with another trick to decide their life together. However, when this question was asked, it was obviously stumped by all the ladies from the noble families present, and no one could answer it.
After thinking it through, all the ladies from the noble families present thought that the Nanrong family was not sincere. They had clearly already chosen the future young lady, but they still invited them from thousands of miles away. Wasn't this a deliberate trick on them?
"Madam Qi, it's obvious that your daughter couldn't answer this question, so why are you blaming our Nanrong family now?"
Things had come to this point, so naturally Madam Nanrong had no choice but to tough it out. If she admitted that no one could decipher this half painting or this half poem, then the Nanrong family would become the target of public criticism, offending all the ladies of the aristocratic families present at once, and also offending all the most prestigious aristocratic families near Jinling Prefecture.
Lan'er is a very talented child who can write poetry and paint. Why is she unable to do so at the critical moment today?
Madam Nanrong couldn't help but blame her niece Liang Lan in her heart, then she winked at Madam Liang and asked her to help say a few words. The Liang family and the Nanrong family are in-laws, and the relationship between the two families is so close. Now that the Nanrong family is about to be in trouble, can they just ignore it?
Madam Liang hesitated for a long while and still did not dare to speak. No matter how powerful the Nanrong family was, if all the noble families joined forces, the Nanrong family would be isolated and helpless and would be destroyed in an instant.
Shen Ruyan smiled and said, "Mrs. Qi, please be patient. It's not time yet. It doesn't matter if we wait a little longer."
Shen Ruyan was a smooth person. She didn't offend anyone with what she said, but she also helped Madam Nan Rong. Madam Nan Rong glanced at her with gratitude and also glanced at Miss Xiao Jinyue, the fourth lady of the Xiao family, who was beside her.
Xiao Jinyue's hope was rekindled in her heart. Because Madam Nanrong looked at her for a second longer, she thought that if she could marry Madam Nanrong, she would have a better chance of marrying Master Nanrong.
Since ancient times, marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. Master Nanrong is a son of an aristocratic family, so naturally he cannot violate the etiquette and laws of this world.
Qi Yao cried intermittently, pointing at all the young ladies from noble families who were laughing at her and said, "Just because you can't answer it doesn't mean that this question has no solution. If Miss Du Ruxi was here, I think today's question would not be difficult for her!"
Nan Rongyan was a student of Yunlu Academy. Since Qi Yao often went to Yunlu Academy to look for him, she naturally knew about Du Ruxi, the daughter of President Du of Yunlu Academy.
Du Ruxi, the most talented woman in Jinling Prefecture, is the daughter of President Du of Yunlu Academy. She is extremely talented and beautiful, and is also the junior sister of Master Nanrong.
Today, there are rumors that the woman hidden in Master Nan Rong's heart is actually Du Ruxi. If it weren't for her low status and incompatibility with the Nan Rong family, with her appearance and talent, she and Nan Rongyan would definitely be a perfect match, a fairy couple.
The position of Young Lady Nanrong belongs to her.
When they heard the name of the aloof fairy Du Ruxi, all the young ladies from the aristocratic families present were horrified. They were jealous of Du Ruxi's talent and beauty, but also looked down on her background.
Even though Dean Du is firmly in the position of the dean of Yunlu Academy, he is ultimately just a teacher. So, why would someone like Du Ruxi compete with the legitimate daughters of prominent families like them for Young Master Nanrong?
The person behind the bamboo curtain was also slightly startled after hearing Du Ruxi's name.
Wei Xue was very dissatisfied, "Even if Du Ruxi was here, he would not be able to answer it!"
Not only do they have to decipher the painting, but they also have to complete the second half of the poem. Who can answer such a difficult question? As for Du Ruxi, it's just that those young masters from aristocratic families can't pursue her, so they praise her more and more. Who knows if she really has real talent and knowledge?
What the most talented lady in Jinling Prefecture? In her opinion, she is just so-so, maybe even worse than Sister Lan!
"I'm making a statement today. Whoever can solve this problem will be my disciple. From now on, I'll follow her lead and obey her in everything!" Wei Xue stood up suddenly with a long whip in her hand, startling Mrs. Wei who was sitting next to her.
"Okay, Xue'er, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Mrs. Wei was always troubled by her daughter. Looking around the entire Jinling Prefecture, was there any young lady from an aristocratic family who was like her daughter, always carrying a whip with her. People who didn't know the truth would think that their Wei family was a martial arts family.