After Hua Fei was reborn, she became the white moonlight of Pangju

Chapter 82: Flattery

After hearing what Concubine Hua said, Prince Guo and the Emperor looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Practicing calligraphy requires daily diligent practice and persistence. Without several years, it is difficult to achieve success. According to Concubine Hua, she has only been practicing calligraphy for about a year, but she has already reached such a high level, which really makes the two men who have been practicing calligraphy since childhood feel ashamed and embarrassed.

"Empress Hua is so modest. I have been practicing calligraphy since I was young. Although I cannot be called a master of calligraphy, I still know the ins and outs of reading characters. I am telling the truth when I say that Empress Hua is good at writing the thin gold style. If you don't believe me, you can ask my brother. His attainments in calligraphy are much better than mine."

Prince Guo's words not only praised the emperor, but also flattered the emperor, killing two birds with one stone.

Concubine Hua curled her lips and smiled, "Prince Guo's mouth is really as if it were covered with honey."

The emperor looked at Prince Guo, smiled silently, then looked at Concubine Hua's calligraphy and sighed, "This time, I stand on the side of Old Seventeen. He is right. Concubine Hua, your thin gold body script is really good!"

A blush appeared on Concubine Hua's fair cheeks.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise!"

Soon after returning to Yikun Palace, the emperor's rewards arrived. Precious writing brushes, inkstones, and calligraphy examples from Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties were all placed on Concubine Hua's desk.

Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai were stunned.

"My queen, what is the emperor's intention in giving you these things?" Songzhi remembered that every time the emperor gave the Yikun Palace a reward, it was always some rare gold and silver jewelry or top-grade rouge and powder. This was the first time the emperor gave such literary and artistic things.

Zhou Ninghai's mind also works very quickly.

"Could it be that the Emperor asked our Lady to copy Buddhist scriptures for the Empress Dowager?"

Recently, Zhou Ninghai also saw Concubine Hua copying Buddhist scriptures for the Queen Mother.

Hua Fei leaned back in her chair, supporting her cheek with one hand, "No, it's nothing. It was given to me by the Emperor."

Zhou Ninghai looked at Songzhi and smiled: "Your Highness doesn't read books on weekdays, the Emperor might as well give you some beautiful pearl hairpins instead of these!"

Concubine Hua's face turned ashen in an instant.

"Why, is this the image of me in your mind that I am so unlearned and unskillful?"

Zhou Ninghai was so scared that he slapped his mouth. "I made a mistake. I deserve to die. I made a mistake. I deserve to die!"

Hua Fei waved her hands repeatedly, "Stop, why do you hit yourself all the time? Did I say I would punish you?"

Zhou Ninghai let out an "ah". According to the previous practice, if he annoyed Concubine Hua, he would have to speak up. This rule was set by Concubine Hua herself.

Hua Fei held her forehead with her hand, thinking that she seemed to be quite cruel and ruthless in her previous life.

She looked at Zhou Ninghai with a hint of apology, "I was wrong before, so you don't have to hit me all the time in the future. After all, you are one of us."

When Zhou Ninghai heard the words "our own people", his eyes warmed up, "Yes, Empress Hua."

Thinking of the surprise and admiration in Prince Guo and the Emperor's eyes when they saw her writing in the thin gold style of Emperor Huizong of Song, Concubine Hua suddenly understood why Zhen Huan was so popular in her previous life.

As expected, only by being both talented and beautiful, brave and resourceful, can you win men's attention, appreciation and respect. However, you can't be much smarter than those men, otherwise they will feel uncomfortable or even disgusted.

Concubine Hua learned a new trick today.

She turned to Songzhi and said, "Bring me the calligraphy. From today on, I will practice calligraphy more diligently."

In fact, after Hua Fei was reborn, she began to concentrate on practicing calligraphy and reading. However, before, she would read and practice calligraphy alone behind closed doors, without being disturbed by anyone.

Because she found that reading and practicing calligraphy can really improve one's mood and cultivate one's sentiment. She was too impatient before.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Songzhi didn't understand why Concubine Hua suddenly became so motivated.

However, she also thought that it was good for the master to be ambitious. The emperor liked these flowery things, and if Hua Fei could do it, the emperor would look at her more.

Thinking of this, Songzhi happily brought out the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Zhou Ninghai was also eager to grind ink for Concubine Hua.

Seeing these two people happier than herself, Concubine Hua didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

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An Lingrong didn't want to see Shen Meiyu at first, but when she heard that Zhen Huan had gone to see her, even Concubine Hua went as well.

She felt that it would be bad if she didn't go.

But when she thought of the emperor's anger, she found it difficult to make a decision, so she went to Sui Yuxuan and invited Zhen Huan to go with her.

Zhen Huan didn't care. She felt that some time had passed and the emperor should not be angry anymore. She just needed to keep a low profile. So she and An Lingrong went to Cunju Hall together.

As soon as she saw Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong was the first to express her gratitude.

"Some time ago, something happened at home, so I couldn't come to see Sister Mei. I hope Sister Mei won't mind."

Shen Meizhuang looked straight at An Lingrong, who slightly avoided her scrutiny.

In fact, after spending some time with An Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang felt that she was too thoughtful and not an upright person. Since Shen Meizhuang was promised by the noble lady, she has become more insightful than before.

"Since something has happened at home, you shouldn't take the risk of being blamed by the emperor to come to see me." Shen Meizhuang's eyes were very cold when she said this.

An Lingrong tried hard to pull the corners of her mouth to make herself look like she was smiling, "Since Sister Wan is here to see you, I will come as well."

Shen Meizhuang said: "You don't have to follow Huan'er in everything she does. You are you and she is she."

An Lingrong lowered her eyes and smiled awkwardly.

Zhen Huan sensed something was wrong and quickly interrupted, "It's been a long time since the three of us sisters have sat together and gathered together. I really hope Sister Mei can lift the confinement soon."

An Lingrong quickly replied, "Yes." Are there really three sisters? Aren't there just you and Sister Mei?

The atmosphere of the three people chatting suddenly became a little strange.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Concubine Hua for speaking for me. The emperor did not send me to the cold palace for the sake of her and Nian Gengyao. But Cunju Hall is no different from the cold palace now." Shen Meizhuang said with a sad expression.

Zhen Huan took Shen Meizhuang's hand and held it gently.

"Don't worry, Sister Mei. Didn't Concubine Hua say she would find a solution?"

Upon hearing that Concubine Hua was helping Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong pretended to be surprised and asked, "Does Concubine Hua have any way to help Sister Mei?"

Just as Zhen Huan was about to speak, Shen Meizhuang quietly squeezed her hand.

After all, they grew up together, so Zhen Huan understood Shen Meizhuang's intention.

Zhen Huan frowned and whispered, "When Concubine Hua came to see Sister Mei, she said that after the storm had passed, she would plead for Sister Mei with the Emperor. I don't know how long that will be."

An Lingrong also looked extremely regretful.

"The Emperor is currently worried about the war in the northwest. Concubine Hua must wait until the situation in the northwest is resolved."