Setting a trap for her when they first met, making her disliked by her aunt?

Chu Heyi frowned and said in distress, "How could I not like the dress my aunt gave me? I had already put it on, but I was greedy and insisted on asking Madam to eat soup dumplings, but I accidentally spilled soup on my dress, so I had to change it."

A smile appeared on Chu Runxue's lips. After all, she grew up in the countryside and had never eaten good food, so she was so greedy.

"Since my sister likes it, I won't be sad. After all, this is the first time I give you a dress, and I'm worried that my sister won't like it."

Chu Heyi smiled sweetly at her aunt, "No, I like anything your aunt gives me."

Mrs. Anyuan Marquis Qin said with a smile: "It's okay to be so greedy at home, but at Madam Zheng's birthday banquet, you have to be patient and don't let others laugh at you. When the time comes, just follow Xue'er and talk and behave like her. Don't be afraid."

"I listen to my aunt."

Both parties got on their carriages and headed towards Zheng's house.

The Zheng family is a duke's mansion, the head of the family, Zheng Wenkang, is the current prime minister, and there is also a royal concubine in the family. The Zheng family was once the most powerful family.

The old lady’s 70th birthday celebration will last for three to five days, and those who come to celebrate today are either rich or noble, so old lady Zheng comes out in person to entertain the guests.

Lady Qin, the wife of Marquis Anyuan, led Chu Runxue and Chu Heyi to the main hall, paid their respects to the old lady, and presented her with gifts to wish her a happy birthday.

Then he paid his respects to all the princesses, wives, etc. present.

After that, Madam Zheng called Chu Heyi over and looked at her carefully: "She is a pretty child. Can she read? What books does she read?"

Chu Runxue stood aside and watched with a slight smile on her lips.

She and Dongfang Shuo were childhood sweethearts. When they were young, she would often live with Dongfang Shuo in Chengguo Mansion. At that time, they were young and there was no strict rules between men and women.

Besides, she was Dongfang Shuo's fiancée. After her mother passed away, Old Madam Zheng brought her to her side to teach her personally, hoping that she could become a qualified mistress after entering the prince's mansion.

In the Duke's Mansion, she not only developed feelings with Dongfang Shuo, making him want to be with her, but also won the favor of Old Madam Zheng. It can be said that her treatment in the Duke's Mansion was no different from that of a real rich lady in the mansion.

Therefore, when Chu Runxue saw that the old lady was concerned about Chu Heyi, she was not panicked at all.

She had already asked people about it. Chu Heyi worked day and night on the farm in the countryside and was always beaten. His body was covered with scars. He didn't have enough food to eat or sleep, and it was impossible for him to read and write.

Chu Heyi was destined to be embarrassed in front of everyone and be disliked by the old lady.

Mrs. Anyuan was worried that Chu Heyi would embarrass herself, so she was about to answer for her, but she heard Chu Heyi say, "I didn't have the opportunity to study in the countryside before. After returning home, I was fortunate enough to have my fourth brother teach me a few words and read some books."

The old lady became interested. She heard that Chu Heyi could read and write only ten days after returning home?

The old lady asked, "What characters did you learn? What books did you read?"

Chu Runxue lowered her eyes, and the smile on her lips deepened: Chu Heyi, there is a price to pay for lying.

The wife of Marquis Anyuan was also nervous. She knew that after Chu Heyi came back, he spent most of his time lying down to recuperate. How could he have had time to read and learn to read?

Chu Heyi said, "I have only read "Female Rules" and "Internal Training" in the "Four Books for Women". I have not read the rest."

In her previous life, she had just returned to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion when her family began to fall apart and she had no chance to learn to read and write.

In the days that followed, she fled with the elderly, the weak, women and children of the Chu family until she met Xie Lin.

Her music, chess, calligraphy and painting were all taught by Xie Lin.

The old lady said, "It is very good for girls to read such books. It is good for them to know the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, to be filial to their parents, and to love their sisters."

Chu Runxue was sure that Chu Heyi was lying. Being able to name a book didn't mean she had read it. Which woman in the world didn't know about these books?

Chu Runxue looked at Cui Mo, and when Cui Mo met her gaze, she felt her breath catch.

After a moment, Cui Mo said with gritted teeth: "Miss, why don't you write a few words to the old lady, as a birthday wish for her."

This is Chu Runxue’s purpose. She can speak it but cannot write it. In everyone’s mind, Chu Heyi becomes a liar.

At this time, Concubine Zheng and Dongfang Shuo also arrived. Everyone hurriedly stood up and knelt, and only stood up after hearing the Concubine said "stand up".

After sitting down, the imperial concubine and her son both looked at Chu Heyi who was standing next to the old lady, especially Dongfang Shuo, whose long eyebrows raised slightly. Was she his original fiancée?

At first glance, Dongfang Shuo felt that she was too thin and dry like a bean sprout, while Runxue was plump and soft. He liked Runxue.

Dongfang Shuo looked at Chu Runxue. Chu Runxue smiled at him, and Dongfang Shuo's heart softened. His wife could only be Chu Runxue.

Concubine Zheng said, "Mother, what did I just hear? But what did I miss?"

The old lady smiled and said, "This is the daughter Heyi that the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion found not long ago. She said she knows a few words and has read a few books, so she wants to write a few words to wish me a happy birthday."

Although it was Cui Mo who said that, the old lady also wanted Chu Heyi to write, so she said that.

Concubine Zheng looked at Chu Heyi, because she knew that Chu Heyi grew up in the countryside, so she didn't like her no matter how she looked at her. How could she be her daughter-in-law if she was just a country girl wearing such a flashy color?

Knowing that her son's princess consort would most likely be replaced by Chu Heyi, Concubine Zheng sent people to investigate Chu Heyi's life in the countryside and found out that she had never been to school or read.

How dare you lie to her!

Although she was unhappy, Concubine Zheng smiled and said, "In that case, ask someone to prepare writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone."

After a while, a table was placed in the hall, on which were prepared writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone, and a special maid came forward to grind ink.

Mrs. Anyuan Hou's palms were sweating, her face was pale, and she almost fainted. She just felt that Chu Heyi was too arrogant. With so many people watching, if she couldn't write it, it would not only be embarrassing for her, but also for the entire Chu family!

Aunt Rui was also very worried. Her body was tense and she could hardly breathe naturally.

"Then I'll show you my skills." After Chu Heyi bowed, he walked to the desk, pinched his sleeve with his left hand, picked up the wolf-hair brush, put ink on the rice paper, and began to write.

Her face was calm, her movements were as smooth as flowing water, and she wrote a paragraph without pausing, completing it in one go.

When she put down the pen, everyone was still a little stunned.

Until the old lady said: "What did you write? Let me see it."

Chu Heyi stood aside and let the maid blow the ink dry, then picked up the rice paper and presented it to the old lady.

Everyone was observing the old lady's expression, and saw that she was shocked, as if she had seen something extraordinary.

Seeing this, Chu Runxue, Dongfang Shuo and Concubine Zheng sneered in their hearts: Being able to write does not mean that you can write well.

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