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It was still her luxurious carriage. Today, the carriage did not even reach the top, but she was dressed in red and sat high up on the carriage, with four large horses and four female servants sitting on each side of the carriage. It was as awe-inspiring as it could be.
"She's really like a fairy, no wonder she's worthy of the emperor!"
"So beautiful, if I were the emperor, I'd definitely choose her …"
"Miss Xiang, you can do it! We've got our eyes on you ~"
"Miss Xiang, you can do it ~"
"For Miss Xiang to be able to make such a huge gamble for the sake of her lover, it's truly admirable."
"That's right. If only my father was so pampered!"
"But who doesn't know that His Majesty's feelings are unique? Only loving the Imperial Advisor is called deep affection. As for Xiang Yinrong seizing another's love, I don't think she's a good person either!"
"That makes sense!"
"I think you guys are jealous ~"
"…"
The voices of the men and women outside the arena were all absorbed into Xiang Yinrong's ears. She had to win this round, not just this one, but every single one of them. Otherwise, she would lose all her face.
Xiang Yinrong wore a red fur cloak, and the white fox fur at the edges of her clothes blew her face into pieces. As expected, she was a beauty rarely seen in the world. She arrogantly entered the arena and sat in front of the judging area, waiting for Dongfang Ning’er.
The place was already filled with people. They were all staring at this rare beauty and sighing in their hearts, "She's so beautiful!"
As for Dongfang Ning?
"Could it be that Dongfang Ning’er is not coming anymore?"
"Hush, that's the empress!"
Don't use Imperial Advisor as a joke, it's a gamble. Don't you know how many people died from the plague in Jiang-Nan, it was the Imperial Advisor who saved Jiang-Nan. I heard that many local officials from Jiang-Nan came today to thank her personally.
Yes, Wang Chengwen was bringing a group of people to rush to the capital to take the exam, and most of these people were here for Dongfang Ning. They never would have imagined that the fairy that suddenly appeared was their Da Ann Nation's legendary overbearing Imperial Advisor.
"Yes, everything Imperial Advisor did were major matters. I heard that Miss Xiang Family set up this bet with Imperial Advisor in order to marry the Emperor. Honestly speaking, I don't want Imperial Advisor to lose this bet."
"Listening to your words, I think I will definitely lose my silver taels!"
"What? Bro Feng also bought Miss Xiang a victory?"
"Now that I'm out, if it weren't for the fact that I want more silver to accompany me, I wouldn't bet on Miss Xiang's victory. My Xiang Family is already rich, so doing such a thing would just be showing off."
"Let's not talk about that anymore. In the eyes of others, we are poor!"
This group of foreign scholars all had their own opinions. People would always be overwhelmed by reality.
"What's that smell? It smells so good ~"
"Yeah, I feel a lot more clear-headed!"
"Look, it's coming from that side!"
A scholar pointed at the door and everyone turned to see Dongfang Ning’er.
Unexpectedly, she was walking over here. She walked through the gate alone, stepping on the icy cold air.
Her white robes fluttered in the wind, and the pure white fox skin on her clothes seemed to be dragging on the ground but not touching it. It was as if there was a gust of wind pulling at her clothes, causing her to look like a spirit that had entered the mortal world.
"Fairy …"
"This is true beauty!"
"Xiang Yinrong is like the sky and the earth compared to her!"
"Only then do you deserve to be the Queen of Da Ann Nation!"
"Will she really lose?"
Seeing Dongfang Ning acting in such a manner, everyone could no longer remain calm. So it turned out that the tyrannical Imperial Advisor of Da Ann Nation was actually as beautiful as a fairy …
No matter how others looked at Dongfang Ning, all of the guards had knelt down. "Greetings esteemed empress, the empress has lived for thousands of years!"
"Everyone, get up!"
Dongfang Ning was as calm in the presence of so many people, but her expression was as cold as ever. It gave others the feeling that they could only look up at her from afar.
He had truly become an Immortal and a mortal!
Xiang Yinrong had heard all the people talking about her, but she had only been angry for a moment, and she wanted to prove to the world that Dongfang Ning’er was nothing more than an illusion.
Xiang Yinrong's beautiful smile froze on her face. Others could see it, but she had no idea how ugly she was right now.
Although he didn't like Dongfang Ning, he had no choice but to stand up and salute her along with the other judges.
"Greetings, esteemed empress ~"
"Everyone, no need to be so polite. Let's begin!" Dongfang Ning replied indifferently. She turned to Xiang Yinrong and said:
"Xiang Yinrong, this is the competition you proposed. How can I compete with you?"
Xiang Yinrong could not stand to see her so confident. She asked loudly in front of the crowd,
"You didn't even bring a brush and ink? Did you really come to draw in a competition? Esteemed empress, this bet isn't child's play!"
"You don't have to worry about that ~" Dongfang Ning replied. Xiang Yinrong was so angry that she raised her voice.
"I think Miss Dongfang has forgotten the outcome of this competition?" Then let me remind you: If you lose, you have to give up the position of Empress, the Emperor will marry me, and you have to discard your own face, break both your hands, and become a trash from now on! "
Xiang Yinrong's words caused everyone to whisper among themselves. When they heard that the wager was actually this, their impression of Xiang Yinrong became even worse. How could they place such a bet?
"No wonder Miss Xiang Family was able to wait for a few years for this bet. So it turns out her ambition is here!"
Xiang Yinrong couldn't hear what others were saying, she was only concerned about Dongfang Ning's reaction. But even though she said that, Dongfang Ning still didn't seem to hear what she said. She just sat down, sat down!
Xiang Yinrong couldn't bear to see her so calm and collected, as if she was dealing with the most boring matter. She had been preparing for so long, but as for her, it seemed as if nothing had happened to her.
"Dongfang Ning’er, it's still too late for you to leave. Don't make a fool of yourself when you lose!"
"Ah?" Oh ~ This, you can just borrow your brush to draw for me after you've finished drawing, or your brushes will be the same as that zither … "Is there magic?"
"You ~"
"Don't worry. Even without a brush, I can draw better than you. Give me the questions!"
"Arrogant!"
Xiang Yinrong was so angry that she sat back down at her desk. How could she have met such an elegant and, in fact, roguish opponent?1
"Today, Miss Xiang will compete with the empress in drawing 'bamboo'. The six famous painters in the hall will personally comment on who drew the 'bamboo'. You two, please begin!"
After the announcement was made, the entire venue quieted down. Xiang Yinrong elegantly opened up the things on her table, pen, ink, paper, and paper …
Immediately, a servant came forward to help her with her ink. She used all her strength to hurry up and concentrate on drawing.
On the other side, Dongfang Ning's table was empty. She also sat down, then … Close his eyes and rest?
"It's over. Ning'er, you're making me lose so much silver!"
"She can't draw?"
Many people stood up in disbelief, hoping to get a better look, but none of them dared to say anything. This woman was of noble status, so no one dared to say anything. Everyone could only say in their hearts:
"I hope Xiang Yinrong won't talk back after she wins …"
Xiang Yinrong's painting was almost finished, and she was indeed very powerful. On the paper, there were a few stalks of bamboo that looked lifelike. The leaves of the bamboo were arranged in an intricate pattern, depicting the natural charm of the bamboo deeply.
At the same time, Dongfang Ning had already finished the new program she developed for Intelligent Brain. Painting was not possible for her, but it was too easy for her to create a picture, wasn't it?
Just as Xiang Yinrong was about to finish her painting, Dongfang Ning opened her eyes.
"Whoever among you has a pen and ink, lend it to me ~"
"I do, use mine!"
"I have ~"
There were so many students at the scene, and quite a few of them were already worried to death about her. Now that they finally heard that she wanted a brush, they were all willing to give up the four treasures they had in their hands.
"Thank you!"
Dongfang Ning walked to the side of the field and took the pen from a poor scholar. She smiled at him and said, "I don't need ink. I will borrow your brush." With that, she gracefully turned around and walked towards her drawing table.
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