Rebirth of the Return of Chu

After this incident, everyone was shocked.

As the young ladies from the emperor's families continued to perform their talents, everyone looked at the arrival of the eldest and third princes, and each one worked harder than the other.

Mu Chu watched everyone dancing and playing the piano, and finally understood what it meant for the king to no longer attend court early in the morning. Even as a woman, she enjoyed watching it very much.

But I can't do anything. Maybe from the perspective of ancient times, I am just a waste. But my sweetheart is not here, so I haven't thought about fighting for anything.

He suddenly thought of why he didn't see his uncle today. Where did he go? While thinking, he looked up inadvertently and met Li Wenyu's eyes. He looked straight at Mu Chu. Mu Chu felt a little embarrassed by his stare, so he lowered his head.

Li Wenqing, who was standing nearby, noticed all this and suddenly stood up and said loudly, "Listen, father. I heard that your sister-in-law is known as one of the four great talents in the capital, and is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her sister must be no less talented. I want to let you see the talent of your sister-in-law."

After hearing his words, the emperor looked at Madam Qin in confusion and said, "Madam Qin, now that the Third Prince mentioned it, I suddenly remembered that the daughter left by General Qin's ex-wife is the girl behind you?"

Old Madam Qin was a little frightened when she was suddenly asked. They did not teach Mu Chu seriously back then, and they came today because the Third Prince asked them to.

The emperor could not refute his words and was very nervous. He stood up, pulled Muchu forward, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, this is indeed my third daughter Qin Muchu, but this child has been recuperating in Kongling Mountain since she was a child and has never received education in the mansion. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The emperor looked at Mu Chu. He had not noticed her just now, but now he realized that this girl had a stunning appearance. Her thin eyebrows were crescent-shaped, her sparkling eyes were as bright and clear as stars, and her small nose and small lips made her facial features more delicate.

The emperor, without any facial expression, said: "Qin Muchu, you really don't know anything?"

Mu Chu took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I grew up in the mountains. I don't know much about the rules of the capital. As for the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, I can barely do it."

The emperor listened with some interest and waved his sleeves: "Come, bring paper and pen. Everyone is dancing, playing the piano and singing. I want to see how General Qin's daughter can do."

From below, the young ladies from various families could be heard discussing in low voices. They had always been making fun of Mu Chu. Although since ancient times, no matter which historical dynasty, it has been advocated that women's virtue lies in their lack of talent, the ladies from noble families are all good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

After a while, two eunuchs came over carrying the four treasures of the study. Mu Chu arranged the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone in order, and began to paint. He painted the A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains that his father often taught him to copy when he was a child.

After the painting was finished, the eunuch brought Mu Chu's painting to the emperor to see. After seeing it, the emperor felt that it was indeed a work of talent, especially the inscription on the side, which was vigorous and powerful, and did not look like the work of a beginner.

While the emperor was still admiring it, Mu Chu spoke up: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished this painting yet."

So he took out a bottle of medicine powder from his pocket and handed it to the eunuch beside him: "Please present this medicine powder to the emperor." After the eunuch handed it over.

Mu Chu said, "Your Majesty, please sprinkle some medicine powder on this painting."

The emperor was a little puzzled. He took the medicine bottle, opened it, hesitated for a moment, and sprinkled some on the painting. Miraculously, a faint green color began to emerge on the painting, and gradually a picture of thousands miles of rivers and mountains appeared before the emperor.

The emperor was delighted: "Great, that's great. What did you give me?"

Mu Chu replied: "Your Majesty, this is a kind of powder developed by a common woman. It will appear different colors when it comes into contact with the alkaline and acid water I mixed in the ink."

No one understood what was going on until the emperor asked the eunuch to take the painting down for everyone to see. Only then were they amazed at Mu Chu's talent.

Those who were waiting to see Mu Chu make a fool of himself were also slapped in the face.