Mrs. Cui's face was gloomy. At this moment, how could she not see that Concubine Xian was deliberately trying to embarrass Tang Ning.
If Tang Ning really accepted this and pushed back the matter of composing poems, although the people present would not say much, what happened today would definitely spread. He would not even dare to compose poems in public, and would even forcefully refuse with words.
Not to mention that the good reputation that Tang Ning had managed to accumulate before was instantly wiped out. Even Rongsheng Academy would be discredited.
Tang Ning took a deep look at Concubine Xian: "No need, it's just a poem. Since Concubine Xian wants to hear it, Tang Ning should obey."
Concubine Xian sat at the top, the smile on her face became even wider: "How can listening be enough? Since it is a poem, why not leave the calligraphy treasure to the princess, so that it can increase your reputation after today's work is spread?"
Tang Ning's eyes deepened: "It's your wish, Concubine Zunxian."
"Okay, it's up to the princess to be happy."
Concubine Xian said directly: "Come here, bring me some pen and ink."
When the palace people outside heard the sound in the palace, they quickly went to get pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and then moved tables and chairs into the palace in accordance with the wishes of the concubine Xian.
Since Tang Ning agreed, she never shied away. She was only pulled by Qian Qiyue when she stood up.
"Tang Ning..."
"fine."
Tang Ning patted Qian Qiyue's hand and glanced at Rong Yue. Before, she didn't want to come forward because she didn't know how to write poems. She was just tired of Concubine Xian looking for trouble. Now that Concubine Xian was so aggressive and insisted on asking her to write poems, she thought Find out what she wants to do.
The table was placed in front of the palace. Seeing Tang Ning standing still, Concubine Xian smiled and said: "Since this is the matter brought up by this palace, it is not better to just let the princess in front. Why not do the ink research for Princess Xiangning... …”
"Need not!"
Rong Yue always felt that Concubine Xian was a little uneasy and well-intentioned, and was afraid that she wanted to do something by approaching Tang Ning, so she stood up and walked towards the palace: "I'm here to grind ink for Tang Ning."
Everyone in front of the palace was looking at Tang Ning. Although they didn’t know why Concubine Xian was in trouble, they were also curious about what good poems the famous Princess Xiangning could write. However, Tang Ning stood in front of the case and pondered for a moment. When Rong Yue finished polishing the ink, he still had not started writing.
Princess Huan sneered: "Isn't it possible that some people can't write it?"
Xuan Qiwen couldn't help but laugh: "Xiangning County is mainly incapable of writing, just say it directly, but there is no need to pretend to make people laugh."
Tang Ning raised his eyes and glanced at the two of them before directly picking up his pen.
Someone next to him quickly put his head in, and after Tang Ning started writing, he muttered in a low voice.
"Heavy snow reflects on the world, and the silver blanket shows the prosperity."
"The branches on the roof are like white heads, and the years silently change smiles."
"All the dust and phenomena are in vain, and the plum blossoms and snow compete for spring in vain."
"Let the wind and snow bully you, and when spring comes, thousands of flowers will fall off the branches."
When Tang Ning stopped writing, he directly raised his eyes and looked at Concubine Xian: "Concubine Xian is taking care of you so much today, so I only give this poem to Concubine Xian."
The sound of a needle dropping could be heard in the palace, and the concubine Xian's face looked ugly.
Whether this poem is good or not is secondary, but every sentence is full of irony.
There is no offense in the poem, but every sentence points directly to the fact that a good concubine is like a yellow flower in the morning, plum blossoms and snow in winter, the years change and new people replace the old ones. No matter how noisy now, it is just a season of plum snow, but when the spring breeze comes, everything will be done. null.
Forget it if it were other concubines, at most they would feel that this poem is full of unyielding pride, letting the wind and snow bully her and refusing to give in, but those who know the concubine Xian's situation during this period can see it clearly.
Princess Xiangning was clearly mocking the concubine Xian for falling out of favor with the Holy Emperor.
Concubine Zhaogui looked at Tang Ning, who was standing alone, and suddenly laughed out loud: "A good poem, worthy of Princess Xiangning. The unyielding perseverance in this poem means life, and I like it very much."
Tang Ning bowed: "Thank you, Concubine Zhaogui, but I wonder if Concubine Xian still finds it offensive?"
"you!"
Concubine Xian couldn't hold back the smile on her face and glared at Tang Ning.
Tang Ning's expression remained unchanged, but there was a cold look on her usually sweet and gentle face.
"If the Concubine Xian does not like it, I can rewrite it again. If I am really dissatisfied with my humble work, I can wait until I leave the palace and go back to the academy to let the academy students write poems praising the reputation of the Concubine Xian. I want so many students to come , someone will surely write a work that will satisfy the Concubine Xian."
Concubine Xian's expression changed instantly.
Tang Ning ridiculed her from head to toe when she wrote a poem, but at least the poem was quite subtle. If the hundreds of students from Rongsheng Academy were to write it together, the pen would probably kill her.
Concubine Xian said with a sullen face: "No need, I like this poem very much."
She couldn't hold it back and sneered:
"Princess Xiangning is indeed worthy of being the future Duke Dingguo's wife, and her temperament is exactly the same as Duke Dingguo."
Tang Ning didn't seem to hear the sarcasm in her words, and just smiled: "Thank you for your compliments, Concubine Xian. Since my daughter is going to marry into the Dingguo Palace, she will naturally become one with her future husband. However, your Majesty is not like your Majesty. I think it is His Majesty who cares about your Majesty." She is so pampered, which is really enviable.”
Everyone in the hall twitched their lips.
Who doesn’t know that Emperor An repeatedly gave in after being forced by Xiao Yan? Emperor An in the palace had never felt sorry for Tang Ning, but Concubine Xian came out to show off. It would be fine if the concubine was really unscrupulous, but Concubine Xian fell out of favor first, and the Cui family Then he lost ground.
That sentence was so endearing that it almost ripped off Concubine Xian's face and threw it to the ground to trample on.
The mouth of this Xiangning Princess is really the same as that of Governor Xiao back then.
Shockingly poisonous.
Concubine Xian's face looked like a dye shop had been opened, and Tang Ning turned to Princess Huan again.
"Princess Huan likes fun as much as the Concubine Xian. It just so happens that there is a happy event in your mansion. Young Master Xie is about to have a good thing. In two days, Tang Ning will send someone to send some good poems to your mansion. It should all be congratulations to Young Master Xie and Lady Liu. Two people are deeply in love and hold hands together for a long time."
Princess Huan: "..." Her face turned pale.
Tangning looked at Xuan Qiwen again.
Xuan Qiwen quickly shrank her neck, turned her head and looked away, remaining silent like a quail.
Concubine Zhaogui saw that Tang Ning was suppressing the three of them and their expressions were extremely ugly. Concubine Xian was even more aggrieved but could not express her feelings.
She just felt happy in her heart, and she held back her laughter and said, "Well, writing poems is not that easy. My head hurts just looking at it. Since Concubine Xian likes this poem, please put it away quickly." I will send it to Concubine Xian’s Palace later, please don’t let it down. Princess Xiangning’s sincere wishes.”
Concubine Xian gave Zhaogui concubine a hard look.
Concubine Zhaogui didn't take it seriously and just said cheerfully: "Princess, you and Mrs. Rongguo are also tired. Go back to the banquet quickly."
"Thank you so much, Concubine Zhaogui."
After Tang Ning saluted, he and Rong Yue returned to the banquet.
Ignoring Concubine Xian's look that seemed to want to kill someone behind her, Tangning saw that Qian Qiyue, who was supposed to be at the table, was nowhere to be seen. She was stunned for a moment, her heart skipped a beat, and she turned to Madam Cao and asked in a low voice. : "Mrs. Cao, did you see where Sister Qian went?"
Mrs. Cao was confused: "I just saw someone from the palace coming over and saying a few words to Mrs. Qian. She went out with Mrs. Wenxinhou."
Tang Ning felt something was wrong, and quickly got up and wanted to go out to find the moon to see them. However, at this moment, someone walked in quickly from outside and shouted in a panic:
"No, the prince is dead."
