The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

Su Yuheng frowned after hearing this. If it was any one of the arts, she would be confident of winning. But it was not easy to interrupt.

But now we are in a state of dire straits and have no choice but to compete.

When Princess Duan Ning heard that it was more like flower arrangement, she backed off. Anyway, she didn't need any good name to add icing on the cake. The title of the eldest princess' daughter alone was enough to attract many suitors.

So she acted as the central person: "Shen Si, you compete with Yu Heng. The other young ladies who want to participate can sign up."

After saying that, he casually took off a pair of shrimp-whisker gold bracelets from his hands and put them on the maid's tray: "This is the prize I give to everyone. The winner will get it."

After hearing what Lady Duan Ning said, all the ladies in the private rooms of Changchun Restaurant joined in the fun and offered prizes one after another. In this way, the tray was full.

Shen Baozhao thought that if he won, it would be a windfall.

"Everyone, please come here to draw the main flower." Mr. Suzhi pointed to the servant holding a small box beside him.

At this time, two men were playing chess in a private room on the fifth floor. One man in blue was stunned and hesitated to make a move. The other man in a black robe knocked on the table.

The man in green came back to his senses and said, "Uncle, today's competition is really fresh and elegant. Duan Ning actually had the self-awareness to not participate. She must be afraid of being scolded by her mother when she loses."

The man who spoke was Princess Duanning's elder brother, Xue Sheng.

"A Sheng, you have to concentrate on playing chess." Xiao Yuanhuai on the opposite side said seriously.

Xue Sheng simply put down the chess piece, clasped his hands and said, "I admit defeat. I can never beat you. Please forgive me, uncle."

"How about we just focus on watching the competition?" Xue Sheng said with a smile.

Everyone downstairs had already drawn their main flowers. There were more than ten people participating in the competition. Except for Shen Baozhao and Su Yuheng, the rest came for the title of Su Zhi Da Ru.

The three girls from the Loyalty Earl's Mansion all participated, but Shen Chan, as always, did not join in the fun. She just cheered Shen Baozhao on.

When Su Yuheng drew the peony, she couldn't hide her joy. When she saw that Shen Baozhao drew the ginger lotus, the smile on her lips was like the peony in full bloom in her hand.

Bao Zhao saw the ginger lotus in his hand, but he was not angry. He looked at the utensils and flowers on the table and was thinking about how to express his intention and how to be clever.

As soon as Mr. Su Zhi gave the order, the ladies began to decorate the branches.

In the past, when people appreciated flowers and plants, they had a certain understanding of their habits and meanings. Therefore, everyone was familiar with the flowers they drew.

Su Yuheng confidently selected a long-necked vase of rich and noble peony flowers and placed the most blooming and colorful peony in it.

The flowers stand out alone, and are complemented by other plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, orchids, and dotted with baby's breath. A magnificent scene is presented before everyone's eyes.

On this side, Bao Zhao was still silent. When Su Yuheng was about to finish, she glanced at Bao Zhao's desk and curled her lips in disdain.

Compared with peonies, ginger lotus is a bit difficult to make. I'm afraid I can only think of ways to use the utensils and flowers.

Shen Baozhao chose an ink-colored open round water basin. In addition to ginger lotus, other flowers he chose included gerbera and peacock bamboo.

I took three ginger lotus flowers with good body and flower heads, cut off two leaves, and placed them on the left side of the water basin. The three flowers were arranged at different heights, with the main and secondary flowers clearly distinguished.

The three mini gerberas in the middle branch form the second layer, serving as the lower and higher branches.

The third layer of guest branches is the peacock arrowroot, with one piece inserted in the front and back. In this way, a work of art is completed.

When the time was up, everyone stopped and Mr. Suzhi checked the completion and conception of the works one by one.

The other young ladies all received comments from Mr. Su Zhi to some extent. When he walked to Su Yuheng's side and saw the magnificent flowers, he curiously asked what the purpose was.

Su Yuheng replied: "Sir, this work is intended to express the unique beauty of a single flower. Peony is the national color, and all other flowers pale in comparison to it."

Mr. Suzhi nodded, thinking that the idea was acceptable and the flowers and the meaning were also in harmony.

When Su Yuheng saw Mr. Su Zhi's expression, her confidence suddenly increased and she felt that she had a sure win this time.

When Mr. Suzhi walked to Shen Baozhao's stage and saw Jiang Hehua's independent and aloof look, he was filled with praise.

I couldn't help but sigh at the young lady's clever mind. Although she didn't have a gorgeous appearance, she showed the feeling of coldness, aloofness and unparalleled pride to the fullest.

Ms. Su Zhi seemed to see her own life, with its ups and downs. Although she was in her forties and everyone treated her with courtesy because of her talent, she was still alone and lonely.

He glanced at Baozhao and nodded. Without asking any more questions, he passed Baozhao's table and looked at the works of the three girls from the Zhongyi Marquis's Mansion.

Seeing this, Su Yuheng felt relieved.

Although Miss Wang San was a legitimate daughter, her works were mediocre. Miss Wang Da was unwilling to overshadow her legitimate sister, so she was also well-behaved.

Only Miss Wang II drew a rose with a willow branch, and named it "Hibiscus like face, willow like eyebrow".

Miss Wang Er was described by Mr. Su Zhi as "skillful and clever".

Miss Wang San stared at Miss Wang Er with her beautiful eyes, as if she wanted to stare a hole in her body.

After Mr. Su Zhi finished judging, he stood in the center of the stage and said, "The top three have been judged today. The works of the three will be placed in the center of the stage later. Please appreciate them."

The servant displayed the works of the three people in front of the stage and struck a gong to show them.

"The third place goes to Miss Wang from the Loyalty Marquis's Mansion, whose work is 'Hibiscus Face.'" After singing, she unveiled the work.

"The second place winner is Miss Su from the residence of Minister Su, with the work 'National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance'."

"First place, Miss Shen Si of Ning'an Marquis's Mansion, with the work 'Independence from the World'."

When Shen Yan heard that Shen Baozhao won first place, her face was full of disbelief.

Thinking of how she had been like a clown blocking Shen Baozhao before the competition, she hated Baozhao again in her heart, and the handkerchief in her hand was about to be torn into strips. This fourth sister must have been hiding her incompetence before.

When Shen Baozhao heard that his work ranked first, he felt relieved. But his expression was still indifferent, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.

This expression was even more annoying in Su Yuheng's eyes.

At this moment, a servant came over with a tray: "Miss Shen Si, these prizes are yours."

Shen Baozhao then let Qingkong take over the prize.

Seeing that she had lost, Su Yuheng wanted to take advantage of the chaos to leave.

Bao Zhao signaled Bi Xiao to block her way.

"Shen Si, can't you just quit while you're ahead?" Su Yuheng's delicate eyebrows were twisted with anger.

Shen Baozhao walked slowly to the front of the Duanning County Lady and her group and said, "No, we have to do what we agreed to do."

By the way, he glanced at Princess Duan Ning and said calmly: "Princess, you don't want to be accused of being unwilling to admit defeat and bullying others by taking advantage of your power."

"Shen Si, why did you bring this upon myself?" Lady Duanning was furious.

The atmosphere was still tense, and the private rooms upstairs were completely silent, as if everyone was staring at the young ladies below the stage.

Neither the wife of Minister Su nor Wang from the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion came forward. After all, this was just a verbal contest between two young girls. No matter which family's elder came forward first, that family would be accused of bullying the weak.

But a noble man in a blue robe slowly walked down the stairs. It turned out to be Xue Sheng from the elegant room on the fifth floor.